Had he unintentionally placed an emotional burden on these timid people? If only to dispel the silence hanging in the air, Gio was forced to add an explanation.
“There is a misunderstanding.”
“What misunderstanding?”
“I am not currently searching for a new ‘Gio.’”
“Then when you said new subject matter….”
“I meant exactly that: I am searching for new subject matter. Recently, I have been unable to paint.”
“Hmm.”
Yoo Seongwoon asked in return,
“In other words, you’re in a slump?”
“It is not such a serious matter.”
“But you’re saying you want to paint and can’t.”
“More accurately, I lack the energy.”
Juhyeon nodded at that.
‘That is understandable.’
Had this introvert not even participated in the recent parade? And though it had been some time ago, he had also expended considerable strength absorbing and calming “Argio.” It was time for him to replenish the energy he had steadily consumed.
‘Besides, he has been visiting places he ordinarily wouldn’t to meet his former students lately, so it makes sense that he has no energy. And more than anything, what concerns me is….’
After stealing a glance at Yoo Seongwoon, Juhyeon asked Gio,
“…Was packing all those lunch boxes a burden after all?”
Yoo Seongwoon marveled.
“As expected of our Mr. Juhyeon. Very brave.”
“Are you trying to pick a fight?”
“To think you’d act this boldly even toward an A-rank Hunter.”
“As I grow older,…