Savage Star

Episode 9: The second chance & The cold Goodbye

​(Inside Star's Mansion)

​Savage looked into her eyes, and for a split second, something shifted inside him.

​Looking at her tear-streaked face triggered a sudden memory-a scene from one of her old movies that he had drawn in his Sketchbook.

In that film, her character had begged for a second chance with pure, raw honesty.

Back then, seeing the genuine effort in her acting, Savage had thought to himself, 'Why not give her a chance?' and poured that exact emotion into his sketch.

​Now, seeing that exact same expression live right in front of him, he looked at her with a quiet breath.

​"One final question," Savage said, his voice steady. "What do you want to do right now?"

​Star looked at him, her eyes shining with absolute hope.

​"I want you to say yes to me. I want us to become an official couple. I just want us to explore this one chance together... that's all. Will you say yes?"

​Savage looked at her for a moment, then reached out and placed the Sketchbook into her hands.

​"This is my gift for you. It's yours forever," Savage said smoothly.

"As for me... I can't promise you anything. But... why not give it one chance?"

​The moment those words left his mouth, Star literally jumped in pure joy.

Before he could react, she leaned in and planted a quick, passionate kiss right on his cheek.

​Savage didn't even blink.

​With zero emotion on his face, he calmly pulled a blue handkerchief from his pocket, raised it, and wiped his cheek right where she had just kissed him.

​He looked at her with a deadpan, unbothered expression.

​"Don't leave your spit marks on me without asking."

​He tucked the handkerchief back into his pocket. "Okay. I'm going back home. See you soon."

​Without another word, Savage turned around and began walking toward the door.

​Star stood completely frozen in shock, her jaw practically on the floor. Her mind was racing in utter confusion. Is he really leaving... just like that?! Right after agreeing?!

​"Hey! Wait!" Star shouted, chasing after him all the way to the main gate. "You can't just leave like that!"

​Savage stopped near his bike, turning around with a calm, unbothered expression.

​"What else is left? You got what you wanted. Don't follow me out here-someone might see us. Here, take my number. Call or text me when you have nothing to do, nowhere to be... just you and your book. Bye-bye."

​"No! Please don't leave me!" Star freaked out, her voice rising in panic.

"I'm completely free for us today! At least say 'I love you' before you go!"

​(End of Episode 9)