Breaking Up with the Heroine of the Female-Oriented Game - Chapter 107
Chapter 107
Summer Break (2)
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“…”
Jin Soyeon flinched.
She had just heard something quite unpleasant.
She glanced at Yoo Seolhyun, who stared back calmly, as if questioning why she was looking her way.
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How ridiculous. Saying something like that with such confidence.
‘This is why I hate Yoo Seolhyun.’
Sometimes she would throw out remarks like that.
No, it wasn’t just sometimes—it was pretty frequent.
She had a habit of deliberately provoking Jin Soyeon, scratching at her nerves.
If it were completely untrue, Jin Soyeon could have simply brushed it off as nonsense. But the fact that there was some truth to it… Ugh, how irritating.
‘But calling it “a history with men”? What the hell is that supposed to mean?’
Jin Soyeon had never done anything remotely deserving of being called that.
She had never dated anyone, never even had her first kiss. So why was Yoo Seolhyun talking like that?
…Sure, she had hung out with both guys and girls before, but bringing that up and calling it “a history with men” was way out of line.
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Besides, ever since she confessed to Lee Jinhyuk, she’d stopped spending time alone with other guys.
She had been very careful with her actions.
Because of the past, she was already sensitive about her behavior, but why did Yoo Seolhyun have to make it worse?
Was it that Yoo Seolhyun disliked Jin Soyeon as much as Jin Soyeon disliked her?
If so, why did Yoo Seolhyun hate her?
There wasn’t exactly a reason for her to.
…Unless it had something to do with Lee Jinhyuk.
‘Does Yoo Seolhyun have feelings for Jinhyuk?’
She kept hinting that she was interested, but it seemed like her feelings went beyond mere interest.
She rarely showed any direct signs of affection, though.
“…How did you know that I like Jinhyuk?”
“I told you. It’s obvious.”
Yoo Seolhyun chuckled, casually shrugging her shoulders.
“You’re trying to hide it, but when someone’s watching closely, it’s easy to tell. The others probably know too; they’re just not saying anything.”
Really?
Was it that obvious?
Even though Jin Soyeon had tried so hard to hide it…
“Jinhyuk probably knows too. But seeing as there hasn’t been any progress, I guess it didn’t work out, huh?”
“Mind your own business.”
This was a problem between Jin Soyeon and Lee Jinhyuk.
It was none of Yoo Seolhyun’s concern.
“Well, considering he tried to set you up with Lee Siwoon during that stalker incident, it doesn’t seem like he’d want to get back together with you.”
Yoo Seolhyun nodded as she spoke, as if she were making perfect sense.
Who would want to date a girl who spent her time hanging around with other guys under the guise of being just friends?
Lee Jinhyuk was likely no different.
Even though Jin Soyeon was now acting more “properly,” old habits die hard.
In Jinhyuk’s eyes, there was no reason to date her again, only to go through unnecessary emotional turmoil.
“Am I wrong?”
“…”
Jin Soyeon bit her lip.
While Yoo Seolhyun’s reasoning wasn’t entirely accurate, it was true that Jin Soyeon had troubled Jinhyuk for a long time with their fake relationship.
That much was undeniable.
She could fully understand why Jinhyuk wouldn’t want to be tangled up in a romantic relationship with her.
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Fragments of the conversation they had on the rooftop during the stalker incident resurfaced in her mind.
How Jinhyuk had said he wanted to give up any lingering feelings for her, that he thought dating someone else would help him move on, and how he had tried to set her up with Lee Siwoon…
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He had probably been half-serious.
Jin Soyeon felt her mood drop.
Even if Jinhyuk had forgiven her for the mess she’d put him through with the fake dating, she was still plagued by guilt.
It was like a shackle, a brand.
An unshakable chain born from guilt and regret.
…Though, to be honest, Jinhyuk himself wasn’t really bothered by it anymore.
Ever since he had awakened his memories of his past life, his feelings for Jin Soyeon had faded significantly, leaving him indifferent.
Of course, the memories of the hardships he faced hadn’t disappeared, but given that the original story made it clear that Jin Soyeon didn’t have feelings for anyone else, Jinhyuk wasn’t too concerned.
“Because of all that, it seems like Lee Siwoon’s been feeling a bit troubled. Though, it seems like he’s also come to terms with it somewhat.”
Come to terms… huh.
While things had been awkward between her and Lee Siwoon after she turned him down, they had managed to keep things amicable.
Though that didn’t mean he had completely given up on her.
“Kang Daehan also seems to be showing quite a bit of interest in you. Oh, did I mention that last time?”
“Daehan…”
Ever since the ranking battle, Kang Daehan had been approaching her more frequently, saying things like, “You’re impressive, Jin Soyeon. I see you in a new light.”
Honestly, Jin Soyeon couldn’t imagine someone like Kang Daehan having romantic feelings for her, but was it her intuition as a woman?
After the kidnapping incident, Jin Soyeon’s sharpened instincts had been whispering at her.
That Kang Daehan, too, was interested in her.
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Jin Soyeon wasn’t the type to trust her own woman’s intuition.
After all, she had been pretty oblivious before.
She hadn’t even realized that her one and only childhood friend had been harboring a crush on her for years.
So, Jin Soyeon couldn’t trust her own female intuition.
But, considering that Joo Jiyeon, who liked Kang Daehan, had been jealous of her, there was some credibility to her suspicions.
And she had once heard that Kang Daehan’s ideal type was a woman stronger than himself.
Considering how she had easily defeated the 12th ranked Joo Jiyeon during the ranking battle, Jin Soyeon fit his ideal type, aside from Baek Yoorin.
There had been plenty of debate after her match with Joo Jiyeon, with some claiming that she had been lucky, that Joo Jiyeon had underestimated her, or that Jiyeon had gone easy on her…
But after showing consistent strength in subsequent tests, mock exams, and final exams, those debates had quieted down.
Now, Jin Soyeon was regarded as one of the top contenders at the academy.
A powerhouse on par with Lee Siwoon and Kang Daehan.
No, perhaps even stronger.
Like Baek Yoorin.
“Must be nice to be so popular with the boys…”
“Feeling a little insecure?”
Jin Soyeon cut off Yoo Seolhyun’s words.
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“Siwoon, Daehan—they’re both good guys. Does it bother you that they don’t seem interested in you?”
“Insecure? Why would I ever feel insecure?”
Oh, what’s this?
Yoo Seolhyun was slightly annoyed.
To be honest, there was a time when she had been a little bothered by it.
Lee Siwoon, who had never shown interest in her as a woman, had fallen head over heels for some girl he barely knew.
It wasn’t that she liked him, but still, there’s such a thing as a woman’s pride, isn’t there?
Even though they were reluctantly in a secret engagement, Yoo Seolhyun had been utterly baffled by how quickly Siwoon had fallen for Jin Soyeon.
Her pride had taken a hit.
But now… well…
“Jinhyuk doesn’t seem too interested in you either.”
“Hah.”
Yoo Seolhyun’s brow twitched ever so slightly.
Jin Soyeon’s words had struck a nerve.
Lee Jinhyuk. Jinhyuk, huh.
He was a boy who had piqued her interest.
Whether to call it affection or simple curiosity, she wasn’t sure, but at the very least, she had some kind of favorable opinion of him.
He had money, he had skills, he was smart, and while his looks and family background were a little lacking, overall, he wasn’t bad.
Moreover, unlike the other boys, he was someone she could actually have decent conversations with.
He was quite a good business partner, too.
As for a romantic partner, she wasn’t sure, but Jinhyuk was definitely someone she wanted to keep around.
That’s why, half-jokingly, she had tried to flirt with him a few times, but Jinhyuk hadn’t really reacted to it.
Well, hmm…
Not that she actually liked him or anything.
She didn’t care too much whether he was indifferent or not.
But still, just a tiny bit.
It stung her pride, just a tiny bit.
In the past, whenever she had played nice and fluttered her eyes at the boyfriends of other girls who had annoyed her, they always fell for her easily.
But Lee Jinhyuk remained unmoved, and that couldn’t help but bruise her pride.
“Miss. It’s getting late…”
“Oh, is it that time already?”
Hearing the voice of her bodyguard, Yoo Seolhyun checked the time.
“Looks like I have to go.”
“Yeah, go on.”
“Fufu. Have a great weekend, Soyeon.”
“…That’s not something someone who just went out of their way to ruin my mood should be saying.”
“Oh dear, did I ruin your mood? I’m sorry. I had no idea.”
“You know you have a terrible personality, right?”
With a sly smile, Yoo Seolhyun turned and walked away.
She soon disappeared into the distance with her bodyguards.
Jin Soyeon, having picked up all her books, sighed deeply.
She had come out shopping to lift her mood, but thanks to Yoo Seolhyun, she felt even gloomier than before.
Ugh, seriously.
I really hate Yoo Seolhyun.
And I have to see her again during summer break.
With Jinhyuk, no less.
It’s the worst.
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“You seem to get along well with your friend.”
“Do we really look like we get along? You might need to get your eyes checked.”
On the way home.
One of her long-time bodyguards spoke to Yoo Seolhyun.
“It’s not often that you show your emotions so openly, Miss. Especially when it comes to having arguments.”
“Arguments? We were just having a little chat.”
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“A chat… I see.”
“What’s with the hesitation?”
“Nothing, really.”
Yoo Seolhyun briefly glanced at her bodyguard before turning her gaze to the car window.
“It’s just… entertaining.”
“Entertaining?”
“Yes. It’s amusing how she reacts so loudly with even the slightest provocation. Don’t you find it funny?”
“Hmm.”
“And also…”
Yoo Seolhyun paused for a moment.
“…There’s something I want, but that girl’s already set her sights on it, so I’m feeling a bit… irritable.”
“Oh, I see. Well, you’ve always been the type to get what you want, haven’t you, Miss?”
The bodyguard chuckled softly.
Ever since she was young, Yoo Seolhyun was the type to obtain anything she set her mind on. Now he wondered what it was this time. His curiosity got the better of him, so he asked.
“What is it that you want so badly that you’re competing with your friend?”
“…Something I want? Hmm.”
“Miss?”
“Well, calling it a ‘thing’ might be a bit off.”
“It’s not a thing?”
“No, it’s… calling a person a ‘thing’ feels a bit wrong, doesn’t it?”
“Oh, a person, you say.”
The bodyguard was a little surprised.
While Yoo Seolhyun had always been eager to recruit talented individuals into her fold, this was the first time he had heard her speak so directly about wanting someone. And it seemed she was talking about someone outside her clan. Judging by the context, it was likely one of the trainees at the Academy.
“Who is it?”
“There’s a rather impressive talent at the Academy. Ideally, I’d like to recruit him into our clan before graduation… but I’m not sure he’ll come that easily.”
Not only did he possess the ability to foresee the future, but he also held his ground in a match against Baek Yoorin.
A guy like him would have many options apart from the Gaon Nuri Clan.
“…I really don’t want to miss out on him.”
“Miss.”
“Yes? What’s on your mind?”
“You’re smiling. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you smile so naturally.”
“Ah… Was I smiling?”
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“Yes.”
Yoo Seolhyun blinked at his words.
She noticed her reflection in the car window, her lips slightly curled upwards.
“I guess you quite like him? If just thinking about him makes you smile.”
“No, it’s not…”
Yoo Seolhyun started to deny it but then paused.
‘I like him,’ huh…
Well, maybe she did.
Not romantically, but she did find him intriguing.
“You’re right. Haha, I do like him. Considering how much I’ve gained thanks to him. And I’m going to owe him more during this summer break.”
“Ah, I see… Oh? Wait, you said him? It’s a guy?”
“Yes. Why?”
“Oh my, a man, huh? Well, I suppose you are at that age.”
“Mr. Jeong Heecheol?”
“I thought you weren’t interested in men, especially considering how things went with that handsome heir from SL Group… But it turns out I was wrong. What a relief.”
“Mr. Jeong Heecheol. You’re getting too comfortable, aren’t you?”
“Ah, ahem. My apologies.”
At Yoo Seolhyun’s cold smile, the bodyguard quickly clammed up.
“Honestly, saying such strange things.”
Yoo Seolhyun sighed.
Then, resting against the car window, she let her thoughts wander.
The feelings she had for him were nothing more than a small amount of goodwill and curiosity, curiosity.
Sure, she owed him her life twice over, and she did feel a bit of gratitude, but love? That was definitely not it.
…Definitely not.
End of Chapter.
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