/POP Lata/
When I was born into this world… I remembered my past life.
And then I met my stepbrother—Sana.
He looked like someone I once loved in that past life.
The first time we met was when my mother got married again.
She brought me to my stepfather's house, and there I saw a child.
When I clearly saw his face, my mind froze.
Sana, as a child, smiled."Greetings, my stepsister."
His smile… his voice… it was like someone I had lost before.
My heart tightened. Sadness, longing, regret—everything mixed, and my body trembled.
Lata, as a child, shyly replied."Greetings, big brother…"
But inside, my heart felt bitter when I remembered that person from my past life.
The one I abandoned.
Because he had… a bad side. He depended on me too much. I thought breaking away from him was the right choice.
I thought I was doing it for his own good.
But that decision destroyed him.
I tried to find him again after that… but there was no trace of him anywhere.
Because of me… he broke.
There was no way I could save him from the distrust he had toward others.
That was my fault. I regret it deeply.
And when I looked at my stepbrother… I didn't understand why his image overlapped with that person's.
I couldn't control myself.
Maybe this time… I will live without regret.
Time passed.
I tried hard to be a perfect sister… while slowly making him fall in love with me.
A love that shouldn't exist.
But after my stepfather died, I had more time with him.
I secretly spent time with him while my mother didn't notice.
The more time I spent with him… the more my heart healed.
Just like before.
He always supported my dreams. Always did everything for me.
And that made my heart hurt even more…
Because it reminded me of the person I abandoned.
I started questioning myself—
Why did I leave him?
I became more alive again. I made friends. I had everything.
Because of my beauty, many boys liked me.
But I already knew where my heart belonged.
That day—
Lata spoke softly, nervous and blushing."Brother… I want you to promise me something. It's very important."
Sana smiled."What is it, my precious sister? I'll agree to anything you ask."
Lata's face turned red."I want…"
Sana: "Yes?"
His cheeks were slightly flushed too, waiting.