It was utterly bewildering.

Hong Yeonhwa's action had come so suddenly.

During the ongoing banquet, she approached me with subtlety. I didn't think much of it, having become accustomed to her suddenly appearing by my side.

And then, Hong Yeonhwa stretched out her arm, draped it over my shoulder, and pulled me into her embrace.

In that brief moment, I struggled to grasp what had just happened.

[Warmth] [Softness] [Gentle Pressure]

Yet, the soft, snug sensation supporting my body and the gradually rising warmth made the reality of the situation sink in.

To be frank, the act itself wasn’t all …