First break time. The classroom was still half empty. Some students had gone out to buy snacks, while others chose to stay inside including you, who sat comfortably while watching a Korean drama on her phone.

From the corner of his eye, Nathael glanced over. He sat next to you, pretending to be engrossed in a novel, although in truth, he spent more time watching the girl’s cheerful expressions whenever a romantic scene appeared.

“Nat, look!” you said, leaning her phone closer to him. “The main character in this drama... he's seriously husband material.”

Nathael shifted his gaze briefly. On the screen, a young actor stood tall in a sleek black suit, shielding the female lead from a crowd of rough looking men. His eyes were sharp, his smile subtle, and his appearance far too flawless for a normal human being.

“Why do all the guys in dramas always look perfect?” you murmured, her eyes sparkling.

Nathael looked down again, but his words followed, laced with sarcasm. “He’s only handsome because of the lighting and camera angles. If you saw him in real life, you'd notice his eyes aren’t even the same height.”

You turned quickly. “Huh?! No, they’re not!”

“I’m serious, and his voice? Sounds like he just ate a ginger candy. Way too forced to sound manly.”

You sighed, frowning. “Ugh... why do you always have to point out people’s flaws? Guys like that are rare, you know?”

“They’re rare because they’re not realistic. They’re not even real,” Nathael muttered.

You crossed her arms and turned away, clearly annoyed. “You’re just jealous, huh?”

“Jealous?” Nathael glanced at her. “Why would I be jealous?”

“Because I said he’s handsome.” You rolled up her earphones and leaned back in her chair. “Every time I say I like a guy, you always have something negative to say. It’s annoying, you know.”

Nathael didn’t respond. His book remained open, but not a single page had turned in a while. What you didn’t know was that since last semester, Nathael had been secretly harboring feelings. Ever since they first shared a desk. Ever since every K-drama story made her emotional. Ever since that unguarded laughter slipped out. And Nathael could only remain silent because he knew that a guy like him... could never be the main character in anyone’s story.