That first kiss is always the most special because it is the beginning of something new and beautiful.

Jiyong's POV

FLASHBACK: (Year 1990)             

Yesterday was the best day of my life. I've already started to miss her a lot and wish we had more time together. She and her family left Jiahae today. I assumed she was a typical teenage girl; I never imagined she was the Admiral's daughter. She is unique; I have seen other officers' children being protected by security. She leads a typical life, keeps things simple, and is quite capable of defending herself. She obviously has the guts to fight, too. How can I reach her? From the office, I can quickly obtain Admirals' contact information.

I must now pay close attention to my training. Although I had committed to abiding by the rule that dating is prohibited in the academy, it is now impossible for me to date.

My day began in accordance with our timetable. My mind was thinking something else while my body continued to function. Unknowingly, I keep doing stupid things.

***

Captain Lee spotted me as I got back from class and told me to follow him. He requested a personal conversation with me. We went near the shore. I'm unsure of his intended message.

Captain Lee got right to the subject without wasting any time. He questioned me about Captain Jung Sung-il. When I responded favorably, he further said, "He is indeed one of the most courageous and heroic Navy officers. He was posted in Jiahae as a Lt. but one day he was abruptly moved to Jeju. Do you wish to learn the reason?" I wondered why the captain was telling this story to just me. Does this matter relate to me in any way? I wanted to know more, so I asked Captain Lee to continue.

"He began to admire the wrong girl. Along with my fellow teammates, we frequently offered him some cordial advice. We made an effort to cover him up for his mistake, but eventually the commander found him disobeying the law and reported him to the rear admiral. It quickly escalated into a serious situation. The Board of Inquiry received the case. He would have faced a court martial and lost his position in the Navy. Sandy made a statement that saved him, thanks to her."

"What do you mean that they had a relationship?"
"No, they didn’t. Not at all. He would have faced court martial if he had an affair."

"Then what?"

"Lt. Jung was smitten with Sandy. She frequently came to see her father, Vice Admiral Kim, on our campus. She is incredibly outgoing and good at making friends, but Lt. Jung mistook her friendship for a romantic interest and began pursuing her. She repeatedly turned him down, claiming that she was too young to date. To her, he resembled an older brother. He wasn't the kind of guy she had in mind. She will never date a Navy cadet, as she has seen her mother endure all the pa