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"I'm sorry, Senior," Gu Luoxin blurted out before he could stop himself. 

Sensing Noir's gaze shift toward him, he cleared his throat and took a sip of the sparkling water to calm himself. He could hardly tell if the trembles on his fingertips were due to the chilly air or nervousness. He braced himself to say, "I mean, you were not a fan of water to begin with, but we still dragged you to the beach. And now… you came out with us when you disliked the crowd. It must be very uncomfortable for you…"