The scene rewinds to just after Yu-jin left to scold his daughters, leaving Aika alone. She let out a sigh, clearly not pleased.

“Ugh, you idiot. How can you just leave after complimenting me and calling me pretty? Scolding your daughters is more important? You should be paying attention to me… I’m upset.”

She seemed genuinely hurt, with tears welling up in her eyes. Yu-jin, unaware of her feelings, had left her feeling frustrated and neglected.

‘But… he should be back soon. There’s no way he’d leave his mentor alone for too long, right…?’
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