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# Chapter 118: The Beginning of Spring
Several weeks had passed since Eun-seo left the village when the spring breeze along the riverbank gently caressed Min-jun’s face. He thought of his promise with her—that day when her hand had wrapped around his wrist. The memory was etched deeply into his mind. The trees by the river still held winter’s chill, yet the fragrance of spring was beginning to reveal itself. As Min-jun breathed in that scent, Eun-seo’s smile came to mind. That day when her eyes had sparkled, when her hand had been warm, when her voice had awakened his heart—he remembered it all. The spring breeze carried her essence, deepening the ache in his chest.
He met with Do-hyun, who offered him a warm smile. Min-jun studied his expression, noticing that Do-hyun’s eyes seemed brighter than usual today. His smile made Min-jun’s heart race. Do-hyun approached and took his hand, and the touch conveyed an understanding of Min-jun’s heart. Wherever Do-hyun’s gaze fell, it left warmth behind.
“Min-jun, I know you’re thinking of Eun-seo,” Do-hyun said, meeting his eyes. “But you don’t have to be alone until she comes back.” Min-jun saw his own reflection in Do-hyun’s gaze. His voice was soothing, his smile made Min-jun’s heart skip. Listening to him, Min-jun thought of his promise with Eun-seo—the promise to return, the promise he couldn’t wait to keep.
They stood by the river, talking as the spring breeze filled the space between them, deepening what lay unspoken. Do-hyun shared his heart, and Min-jun listened. His touch felt like understanding itself, and warmth lingered where their hands met.
Min-jun gazed at this place, so full of memories with Do-hyun, when suddenly Eun-seo’s face appeared in his mind. His heart raced, his chest flushed with heat. The scent of spring stung his nose. Do-hyun’s touch soothed him, but his gaze made Min-jun’s heart pound. He realized how much Do-hyun’s presence meant to him—how much their relationship had given him.
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Min-jun sent a letter. He poured his heart into words for Eun-seo, believing that when she read them, she would understand. He waited for her response, feeling his heart grow brighter with each passing day. The spring breeze carried his longing, deepening his feelings.
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(Omitted)
And so, as Min-jun and Eun-seo came to understand each other’s hearts, their spirits grew brighter. They felt their bond deepen with each moment of understanding. Their voices brought comfort, their smiles quickened their hearts. The spring breeze filled them both, making their love deeper still.
Eun-seo read Min-jun’s letter and felt his heart within it. She felt her own spirit lifting, brightening with each word. Her voice carried the warmth of understanding, and her smile held the flutter of a racing heart.
And so Min-jun and Eun-seo understood each other, their hearts growing brighter, their bond deepening with each shared moment.