Everyone is shocked.
Cheng: Today, a superstar is here!
Classmate: I think today I got the biggest shock. I saw Kiara, or Jiho. Wow… I don't want to meet anyone now.
Jiho: Hello, guys.
Mahi: Jiho, you came? Kiara just left.
Jiho: Oh, sorry, I'm late.
Girl: Kiara is always like this — busy. She thinks she's the only busy person in the world. It's not your fault, Jiho. You came on time.
Mahi: Not everyone is free like you.
Girl: Everyone knows her — she just acts.
Jiho: Yeah, everyone knows her, so I don't think you need to tell me. I'm busy too, so am I also acting? What do you want to say?
Mahi: giggles
Cheng: Stop, stop. Our Jiho is here. Let's take shots. And about Kiara — we know she's kind, not like that.
Girl: I didn't mean it like that… okay, shots!
Scene – In the Car
Kiara: Oh no, I forgot to give the invitation cards.
Secretary Ryu: Should I go, or will you go?
Kiara: It's getting late. You go. I'll send a voice message in the group. Just distribute the cards.
Kiara sends a voice message.
Scene – Restaurant
Secretary Ryu: Hello, everyone.
Mahi: You're Kiara's secretary, right?
Secretary Ryu: Yes. Kiara ma'am wanted to distribute these invitation cards herself, but she has an important deal, so she sent me instead.
A group message arrives.
Kiara (voice message): Hello, everyone. I'm really sorry — I came today but forgot the cards. Tomorrow is the inauguration and my grandfather's birthday party. I want all of you to come. Whoever is here, please come.
Mahi, now it's your job to make everyone come — or Cheng will help you.
Cheng: Me?
Mahi: Oh, what?
(Everyone laughs.)
Mahi: Everyone, listen — you all have to come. Jiho, you too.
Jiho: I'll see.
Cheng: Really? You always say no to everything. Now you say "I'll see"? What — you want to meet Kiara, right? (teasing)
Jiho: Oh… my manager is calling. (faking) I have to go.
Secretary Ryu: Here's your invitation card. ✉️
I'll go now — enjoy your reunion.
Mahi: Flora, drop the act.
Flora: Sorry — hi guys!
Mahi: Flora, tell me what's happening. Who is he?
Flora: Of course I don't know. I didn't attend your high school.
Mahi: Oh yeah, you're always with us — I forgot. He…
I'm not telling you. Kiara told me not to.
Flora: What? Really? You're not going to tell me? (pouts)
Mahi: Sorry.
Scene 5 – Business Meeting
Kiara: Hello, Mr. Aura.
Mr. Aura: You?
Kiara: I'm Kiara from E-Palette.
Mr. Aura: Oh, Miss Kiara. Nice to meet you. About your deal — I'll think about it.
Kiara: Mr. Aura, I want to talk about something else.
Mr. Aura: What is it?
Kiara: Tomorrow is my grandfather's birthday. I'd like to invite you. I think you'll enjoy it. We can discuss the deal later.
Mr. Aura: Okay, why not? I'll try to attend.
Kiara: Sure.
(Deal: Event planning contract for international-level big events.)
Scene 6 – Grandpa's Birthday Party
Kiara: Happy birthday, Grandpa! 👴
Grandpa: My granddaughter is the best.
Kiara: Yeah, I am the best.
(Other family members arrive.)
Father: Happy birthday, Father.
Stepmother: Happy birthday. Today everything is managed by Kiara, right? She always wants to be the best.
Kiara ignores them and goes to greet other guests.
Father: Kiara, what kind of behavior is this?
Kiara: Grandpa, I'm going to greet the guests.
Grandpa: Go, go.
Father: (angry)
Grandpa: Today I don't want any father-daughter fights, please.
Guests arrive. Everyone praises the decorations.
Grandpa: That's my granddaughter — she always does her best.
Friends Arrive
Mahi: Kiara, I'm here. I came with everyone. One person also came — I think you want to meet him.
Kiara: What are you talking about, Mahi? I'm waiting for everyone.
Jiho enters.
Mahi: See, Kiara.
Kiara: What? You know I'm very busy.
Mahi pushes her gently.
Kiara: (sees Jiho)
Jiho: I'm not late, right?
Kiara: (just looks, speechless)
Mahi: (pushes her again)
Kiara: Oh no, you're on time… but how did you come here?
Jiho: Did you forget? You said everyone from the reunion should come.
Kiara: Yeah, but you weren't there.
Mahi: Forget it, he came late. Let's go.
Jiho: Should I leave?
Kiara: No — I mean… just stay.
Cheng appears.
Cheng: What's happening, guys?
Mahi: Nothing.
Mahi takes Kiara to Grandpa.
Kiara (whispers): Why didn't you tell me?
Mahi: I called you yesterday, but you were busy.
Kiara: Oh…
Meeting Grandpa
Grandpa: Hello, kids.
Everyone greets him.
Grandpa (to Jiho): You… I've seen you somewhere. You're Kay from Blooms, right?
Jiho: Grandpa, did you see my drama Blooms? Oh…
Grandpa: Kiara, you invited an actor to surprise me?
Jiho: Yes, but I'm her friend, Grandpa.
Grandpa: Oh, Kiara, you didn't tell me.
Kiara: Grandpa, we met after a long time.
Jiho: Yeah, we did.
They look into each other's eyes.
Outside the Party Hall
Kiara goes outside. Jiho follows.
Kiara: (looking at the sky)
Jiho: Hi… what are you doing?
Kiara: Oh, Jiho — hi.
(Awkward silence.)
Kiara: Aren't you busy today?
Jiho: No. For you, never.
Kiara: Wh—what did you say?
Jiho: Nothing. What are you doing here?
Kiara: Just getting some fresh air.
Jiho: Are you okay?
Kiara: Yeah.
Kiara starts going inside.
Jiho: Kiara.
Kiara: (turns back) What?
Jiho: Nothing. Go.
Scene 7 – Outside the Hall (Ending)
Jiho: Bye, guys.
Kiara: Bye, everyone.
Jiho: Kiara, bye.
Kiara: Bye.
Kiara walks inside. Jiho leaves… then stops.
He runs back.
Jiho: Kiara!
Fans notice.
Kiara: Fool, run!
Jiho: I want to say something!
Kiara grabs his hand and pulls him inside an old comic store.
Kiara: Why did you shout? Did you forget you're an actor?
Jiho: I want to say something to you.
Kiara: One minute — let me check outside.
(She looks. No one is there.)
Kiara: Okay, say.
Jiho: Actually… I want to say… about that day—
Kiara: Jiho, I don't want to talk about that day. It's really hard for me.
Jiho: I know. I just want to ask… can I chase you? (whispers)
Kiara: (blushes, nervous) Wh—what did you say?
Jiho: What am I saying… I mean, can I like you? (softly)
Kiara: Jiho, can you talk properly?
Jiho: Kiara, I like you! (blurts out)
Kiara: (nervous but composed) No.
Jiho: Kiara, I'm really sorry about the past. I just want to clear the misunderstanding.
Kiara: Jiho, I know everything. I don't blame you — that's why I never talk about the past. But you were the first one who stopped contacting me. Now suddenly you say you like me?
Jiho: Listen… we're more than friends.
Kiara: Yeah, we were — in the past. Now it's the present. We're just classmates… or strangers. If you don't have anything else to say, I'm going. I wish you success and happiness. And I hope we don't meet again.
Kiara walks away.
Jiho: Kiara… I also wish you success and happiness. And if that's what you want, I'll never come to you again…
(softly) But you wished for my happiness.