Ryu Ji-ho paused for a moment, his eyes blinking in disbelief at Chae Yeon-ji's sharp remark. But he quickly regained his composure, reached for the bottle of soju, and flashed a small smile.
"How about we have one more drink? After all, there aren't any other customers," he said, raising the bottle slightly. Chae Yeon-ji casually extended her glass, accepting the offer.
"I know," Ji-ho continued, his tone taking on a self-deprecating edge.
"A real friend should always be there. They're supposed to get angry with you, cry with you, laugh with you. Isn't that right?"
Chae Yeon-ji looked at him, a faint smile playing on her lips. "You're right. It turns out you've got a good soul if you can say something like that."
Ji-ho shrugged modestly. "I still feel like a kid just starting to learn about life. But at least now, I'm a kid trying to grow up in my way."
