Yunjin and Mingyu adjusted their clothes before leaving. They didn't speak to each other beforehand. Yunjin walked out first, followed by Mingyu, and the crew outside was surprised to see them. Mingyu entered the SEVENTEEN waiting room, looking flushed and shy. Yunjin went to her waiting room, and one of her assistants noticed her neck and asked, "What happened to your neck, Yunjin?" Yunjin replied, "Oh, nothing, just got bitten by a bug." She tried to cover it up with her hair, feeling embarrassed.

After the Music Bank was over, Yunjin had changed her clothes. SEVENTEEN had also wrapped up their schedule, and they were heading out for lunch. In the corridor, while Yunjin was walking, SEVENTEEN passed by. She bowed to them, and Mingyu smirked slightly.

S.Coups: Yunjin, your schedule is complete for today.
Yunjin: Yes, Sunbaenim, I'm heading home.
S.Coups: We're going for lunch. Would you like to join us?
Yunjin: Ah, no, Sunbaenim, you guys go ahead. It might be uncomfortable if I join.
Woozi: Oh, come on, Yunjin. You're acting like we’ve never eaten together before.
Yunjin: But...
Mingyu: Come on, Yunjin, it’ll be fun. (He took her hand and walked towards the exit.)

Everyone was a little surprised.
Seungkwan: When did Yunjin and Mingyu get so close?

They all got into the same car. Mingyu and Yunjin sat beside each other, and Mingyu kept smiling because he couldn’t believe he was with Yunjin. What had happened earlier felt like pure bliss. They reached the restaurant, and everyone sat at a table. There was an empty seat beside Mingyu and one beside DK, so Yunjin sat next to Mingyu. They all started chatting about random things. They ordered steak, and Mingyu cut it into pieces, serving it to Yunjin. Everyone was watching them. Mingyu and Yunjin laughed and talked a lot. Mingyu found himself falling for Yunjin's personality, completely forgetting about Isa. Yunjin, on the other hand, genuinely enjoyed Mingyu’s company.

After a while, Yunjin stood up to use the restroom. As she was walking past, Mingyu suddenly pulled her to the side. His hands were around her waist, and her hands rested on his chest. Mingyu tenderly kissed her cheek.

Mingyu: What happened today... I want it to continue. I don't want to stop.
Yunjin: But you have a girlfriend, this isn’t right.
Mingyu: I know, but she doesn’t make me feel the way you do. She doesn’t give me butterflies.
Yunjin: Will you break up with her?
Mingyu: No, it’s not that easy. She’s been with me for several years, and it’s hard to let her go. I don’t want to hurt her.
Yunjin gave him a confused look.
Yunjin: Then leave me.
Mingyu: I can’t; you feel the same way about me.
Yunjin: But I don’t love you, Mingyu.
She addressed him by his name for the first time instead of using "sunbaenim."
Mingyu: I know. I don’t either.
Yunjin: So why should we keep doing this?
Mingyu: Yunjin, please don’t act like that. Don’t make it complicated.
Yunjin felt a little sad while holding onto Mingyu’s hand.
Yunjin: I do love the way you look at me, touch me, and make me feel... but this won’t take us anywhere. It’s better if we stop here.
Mingyu gently caressed her cheek.
Mingyu: Yunjin, don’t worry about what will happen later. Let’s just enjoy the moment now.

He hugged her gently, and she hugged him back. They returned to the table. Everyone was saying their goodbyes.

Yunjin bowed to SEVENTEEN, and Mingyu was about to give her a side hug, but Yunjin stopped him with a bow. They couldn’t be too obvious.

Later that night, Mingyu shared a few photos from dinner on Twitter.

To be continued....