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mijin let out her own smile while shyly looking down into her lap. she was in disbelief with herself ─ stalking ? really ? that was the first thing she HAD to blurt out. there certainly was a reason behind that choice of statement. she has been following them whenever encountering them in the halls. without even knowing their name, mijin felt comfortable near them.
diffident digits brushed short hair behind her ear before looking up. “ i’m mijin. i probably should apologize.. it’s just─ no one really showed any compassion since i got here. it’s understandable but still surprising. “
They stopped trying to suppress their smile. How endearing this one was. “There is no need for apologies, Mijin.” Tone gentle, Haneul met her eye. “There are few who are immediately comfortable with expressing kindness -- some think it a weakness -- but many have good hearts. That being said, please feel free to find me should you have any problem. Or just wish to speak. Okay? You are not and will not be bothering me, not matter the circumstance.” Waiting for any sign of understanding, they leaned back. “Now, if you don’t mind my asking, what are you studying?”

















