Yoonjung put down her chopsticks as she watched Maru leave. The meat was sizzling on the grill, but she didn’t dare pick it up.

“Maybe I should’ve invited him to the last party after all,” Yoonjung whispered.

Her voice was small enough to be buried by all the noises around them, but it was still heard by all of the club members on their table.

“He left because he didn’t like it. It would’ve been weird to call him,” Geunseok said.

The boy regained his confidence again after the competition. As a matter of fact, he was able to show off even more skill than in the regionals. They didn’t slip even once, and thanks to it, they were able to get first place.

A few members agreed with Geunseok’s words. The first to speak was Yurim. The brown-haired girl picked up the pork belly Geunseok gave her as she spoke.

“Geunseok’s right. Things would’ve been awkward if Maru was here. I mean, didn’t you see what just happened? He has no shame. He just ate a few pieces of meat and left without even saying sorry. He ruined the entire mood. He’s too much.”

Yoonjung wanted to retort, but couldn’t.

‘I have no right to say anything to them.’

That day, Maru picked a fight with the club members. He used all the right words to get them all mad. Like...