The rising tension reached a breaking point when Mina's co-star made headlines once again for his overzealous display of affection at a post-premiere event. Chaeyoung, who witnessed it live, stormed out of a dinner they were scheduled to have together.
When Mina returned home, she found Chaeyoung pacing, caught in a tornado of emotions.
“Do you really like him?” Chaeyoung blurted out, her voice trembled between anger and hurt.
“Who? My co-star?” Mina replied, taken aback. “You know it's all for show!”
“Then why do you let them define you? Are you scared of being just a girlfriend?” Chaeyoung advanced. “Your world, your stars… I can’t compete.”
“Mina turned pale, realizing their love was being suffocated by the very fame that brought them together. “Chaeyoung! You mean everything to me! My life’s absurdity fades in comparison to what we have!”
Their gazes locked, raw pain intertwined with an undeniable longing. They were no longer two girls from different worlds—they were two lovers caught in an inescapable tide.
“Mina, I don't want to be your dirty little secret!” Chaeyoung’s voice cracked.
With a storm of emotions crashing, they fell into each other’s arms, their tears mingling into a cathartic release—a mix of hurt, longing, and fear.
“I can’t live without you, Chaeyoung.” Mina’s grip tightened. “I need you to fight with me, not against me.”
Emboldened by their raw vulnerability, they vowed to navigate this chaotic world together—a determination to protect each other against whatever storms lay ahead.