He noticed Jana suddenly look down, hugging her shark plushie tightly.
"What's wrong?"
Jana's voice trembled as she whispered, "Don't you hate me now?"
Seojun was taken aback by her words and the sight of her tears. Instinctively, he reached out, lifting Jana and placing her gently on his lap.
"What are you talking about? Don't cry. Why would I hate you?" he asked, gently wiping away her tears.
Jana's tears flowed freely as she clung to Seojun. "It's just... people get really angry at me because I'm a prodigy," she sobbed. "They're jealous, and they say mean things. I try my best, but it feels like no one is happy for me."
Seojun gently wiped her tears and asked, "Why do they get angry? You're just really talented."
Jana sniffled and looked up at him. "Because they think I get special treatment and that I'm showing off and then they say things that hurt my feelings."
