With the unspoken tension between them finally broken, they both breathed a sigh of relief. The immense weight on their hearts vanished without a sound.
Since they had come this far, there was no point in being shy. He asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Based on my looks, I should be practically invisible in South Korea, right? I also made a point to keep my distance and avoid physical contact with you. So why did you end up developing feelings for me?"
"Oppa, you're too humble. Since you know how much Koreans care about their appearance, you should also realize that we've gotten aesthetic fatigue from it. Plus, there's a very important point: handsome men, just like beautiful women, are a scarce resource."
"Most girls like handsome men, and with all the competition, they tend to be proactive. This gives handsome men a sense of superiority, making them feel like they can get any woman with just a crook of their finger. Naturally, they don't have much respect for women."
