The true owner of my body had shown up. How was I supposed to explain this to Yeoreum? I shifted anxiously, then hurried toward her. I waved at Saebyeok, signaling her to stay hidden for now.

"Welcome home…"

As Yeoreum entered the living room, her expression was heavy and somber, as if she were about to cry. Something must have happened while she was out. Even my tail, usually swishing with excitement, drooped in response to her mood.

"Gyeoul…"

"Yes?"

She shuffled over to me, then suddenly pulled me into a tight hug. I wasn’t sure what was happening, but …