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Onew’s POV :

Mr. Honda asked Jonghyun what he liked best about Kyoto.

“um...Yes. I think so too, sir”, he replied after hesitating for a moment. 

What on earth? That reply didn’t even make any sense!! I bet he wasn’t paying attention again. I rolled my eyes and tried to change the topic before Mr. Honda could make out what Jonghyun had replied. He owes me one. Maybe I’ll get him to buy me some food for this later. Ooh, I wonder if they have nice dishes with chicken in Japan?

After a few more minutes of talking to Mr. Honda, I had learnt so much about Kyoto and Japan in general. He said that Kyoto is famous for its sakura* and that if I would like to visit for vacation, I should come around the sakura matsuri** time to enjoy the best of Kyoto. I would definitely like to do that someday.

Suddenly, Mr. Honda seemed to notice an acquaintance nearby and he asked to take his leave. I think I like him. Maybe I’ll talk to him some more later on and get to find out more about this country.

Speaking of finding out, I wonder what’s bugging Jonghyun though. He’s never been this inattentive before and he’s usually the first to talk. But, lately he’s been so quiet. And he hasn’t spoken much to me either. I wonder if he’s feeling alright. Or maybe it’s some personal problem?. Should I ask him face to face?

“Jonghyun-ah—“, I opened my mouth but, he stopped me and said that he needed to talk to Kibum about something.

I watched him walk off in a hurry to where Kibum was standing. Did he just run away from me? But, WHY? I didn’t do anything wrong, did I? I don’t think I did. But then, why did he seem so nervous? Maybe I SHOULD talk to him and find out after all.

I walked over to the nearest buffet table as I made up my mind.

The next time I looked over to where they were standing, I didn’t see them anymore. I looked around and caught sight of them just as they were walking out the window.

hmm...I would like to get some fresh air too.

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Jonghyun’s POV :