Nam-gyu and his boyfriend are dating. Their relationship developed rapidly, moving from passionate kisses and private moments in secluded places to tender and natural hand-holding every day. Their days were filled with sweet words, quiet evening conversations, and consolations during difficult times. Despite this, they rarely showed their feelings openly to others, keeping their personal feelings only for themselves.

Today, the couple sat in the common room, where there were three other members of their team. They discussed something of their own, but Nam-gyu, as always, was focused on his own thoughts and food. He chewed a piece of sushi with pleasure, watching what was happening from the sidelines.

A moment later, he turned to his boyfriend, looking at him, and, as if he was not saying anything important, asked:

"Are you single?"

The words sounded simple, almost casual, as if he was talking about something mundane. But that was exactly what Nam-gyu had - he could give even the most ordinary phrase a touch of slight excitement.

In response, he heard:

"Actually, I'm your boyfriend."

The voice was calm, but sounded so confident that Nam-gyu involuntarily looked up from his food. His eyes widened for a moment, as if in surprise, and then his expression changed. He chuckled, digesting what he heard, and nodded briefly, as if receiving confirmation of something he had long known.

"Aaah..." — he drawled thoughtfully, and then returned to his roll again, as if nothing unusual had happened.