Seo Juwon, who finds himself transmigrated into the body of an extra guide in a novel, is completely flustered and in denial about this new reality until he realizes there’s no way back.

Since things ended up this way, he resolves to try and prevent the tragedy that will befall the protagonist, Han Ji-hyuk, five years later.

After enduring countless hardships, he finally succeeds in becoming the protagonist’s exclusive guide. His mind is now full of plans to look after the protagonist and eventually connect him with the original female lead, thinking that once that’s done, his own role will be complete. He dreams of quitting the tiresome guide work and enjoying his new life. But something tells him it’s not going to be that easy.

* * *

“You’re such a kind person, Hyung.”

Hearing that from my ultimate bias made me feel truly proud. I puffed up my shoulders in pride.

“I’m only like that with you.”

Ji-hyuk tilted his head, his face filled with puzzlement as if he truly hadn’t expected that answer.

“…Only with me?”

“Of course.”

“Why am I the exception?”

“That’s…”

Ji-hyuk’s gaze focused entirely on my lips.

It wasn’t even a big deal to say out loud, but somehow I hesitated, feeling a little embarrassed. I swallowed lightly and continued.

“Maybe because your feelings for me… are the same as mine for you?”

Your unconditional trust in me, the way you got angry on my behalf over the unfair treatment I received, and the many small and sweet gestures of consideration you’ve shown me in various ways.

Compared to what I’ve done, I think those are more than enough in return.

Until the day I eventually leave you, I intend to do my best not to betray the precious trust you’ve given me.

Han Ji-hyuk widened his eyes, then broke into a radiant smile, his eyes crinkling into slits until his irises disappeared.

It was a dazzling sight, like scattering light.