episode_0050

“Wow… Amazing. There are so many people here.”

Hong Yeon-seo exclaimed with her mouth wide open.

I could understand her sentiment because I was also standing there with my mouth agape.

A long time ago.

I mean, in my past life.

I had visited Japan once.

I had been to Shibuya, and I was amazed by the huge crowd there.

Hmm, maybe the analogy is not quite appropriate? Maybe it’s more like Myeongdong… I’m not sure because I’ve never been there. I lived in the countryside.

In this current life, I live in a new city created by a romantic comedy world, so I didn’t know much about sightseeing in Seoul except for special occasions.

But let’s get back to the main topic.

In front of us, as we arrived at the amusement park, there was a dense forest of people, like a sea of humans.

It was so crowded that I wondered if we would be able to get in today.

It seemed like there were a lot of families here for Children’s Day.

Fortunately, this was just the entrance.

I think it will be better once we go inside.

“This way.”

And one more thing.

Since we had purchased the most expensive free pass ticket, we could enter the amusement park without waiting in line.

“If we didn’t have this, we wouldn’t have been able to come in today.”

Everyone nodded in agreement with my words.

* * *

The inside of the amusement park was also bustling with many people.

It wasn’t as difficult to move around as at the entrance, but there were still a lot of families here, probably because it was a nice day.

We were slowly walking towards the center of the amusement park.

“Let’s ride that!”

Excited, Hong Yeon-seo grabbed my arm and pulled me towards where her feet were pointing.

Seeing where her feet were headed, I broke out in a cold sweat.

“What is that….”

Maybe it’s because of the romantic comedy world, but the size of the attraction was extraordinary.

The amusement park in my past life looked like it was for kids.

I felt overwhelmed by the grandeur of the roller coaster soaring into the sky.

“Oh! It looks like it’ll be fun?”

“I-Is it okay to ride that from the beginning?”

“It’s fine, it’s fine!”

Seong Yoo-rin, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere as a guide, nodded along with us, and Yoon Ji-woo showed interest along with Hong Yeon-seo, while Lee So-yoon hesitantly followed Hong Yeon-seo’s lead.

Screams from the passing train above were piercing.

But regardless of my thoughts, our group continued walking.

“Are you really going to ride this from the beginning?”

“You ride the most fun one first, and if it’s fun, you ride it again.”

“I feel like my body will be drained after riding this once….”

Unlike me, who was calm due to my past experiences, the group full of energy and vitality of their age naturally headed towards the seats of the amusement ride in order.

Looking at this, I realize that in this new world, you can legally cut in line by paying a little more.

Seeing this makes me realize once again that I am living in a new world.

We each took turns sitting in the spacious seats of the amusement ride, with Hong Yeon-seo and me in the first row, Lee So-yoon and Seong Yoo-rin,

Yoon Ji-woo, Yoon Ji-ah, and Lee Se-ah in the second row.

“Why are you so stiff? Are you scared?”

“…..”

The rails of the wicked roller coaster, almost at a right angle, were right in front of us.

And now I’m riding it.

“Oh! I suddenly feel like I need to go to the bathroom. Let me out for a moment.”

“What? What are you talking about? We’re about to start.”

As I tried to get up, Hong Yeon-seo grabbed me and pushed me back into my seat.

She was too strong….

Click-

The safety belt came down.

It was too late to turn back now.

I have never actually ridden a roller coaster at an amusement park.

I’ve been to an amusement park before, but the most thrilling ride I’ve experienced was probably a gyro drop.

So, for someone like me, riding the ultimate roller coaster for the first time was quite an experience.

My legs were shaking with nervousness.

It’s not that I’m trembling out of fear.

[Safety belts securely fastened, enjoy the ride~ The train is departing!]

The cheerful voice of the guide echoed through the speakers inside the ride.

I wonder how they can sound so happy saying the same thing every day, every time.

As I marveled at their professionalism, the train started moving with a jolt.

“Oh, oh….”

Glancing to my right, I saw Lee Soyun gripping the safety belt tightly, her hands turning white with tension.

Next to her, Seong Yurin’s face was flushed, making her look even redder.

Whether it was out of joy, fear, tension, or a new experience, I couldn’t tell.

Maybe it was a mix of all three.

As we emerged from the covered boarding area to where we could see the blue sky, a refreshing breeze swept through.

Suddenly, Hong Yeonseo approached from the left.

“J-Jina.”

“…What.”

“Actually.”

I turned my head slightly to see Hong Yeonseo’s cheek bulging out from being pressed against the safety belt.

“I-I’ve never ridden a roller coaster before….”

……….

“You. Acting all tough like that.”

Where did that confident Hong Yeonseo from before go?

Come to think of it, he was subtly afraid even in the escape room cafe.

Ah. Was it the same when watching horror movies?

“Hold my hand….”

“……What?”

“Quickly.”

It would be safer to hold onto the safety belt.

But I didn’t push away Hong Yeonseo’s outstretched hand.

As the train steadily moved forward, we finally began to see the end of the first uphill climb.

“Oh, here it comes!”

I heard Yoon Jia’s excited voice from behind me.

I leaned forward to look down.

…Isn’t this too high?

* * *

Clank-

The sound of the train climbing uphill was deafening.

Yoon Jiu half-closed his eyes and looked ahead.

Hong Yeonseo’s red hair was leaning to the right.

And his arm was intertwined with Seo Yijin’s, sticking out.

‘Tsk…….’

Seo Yijin.

A friend Yoon Jiu had known since elementary school.

They used to be really close, but their relationship had been slowly deteriorating since they entered high school.

Yoon Jiu didn’t know what Seo Yijin thought, but that’s how it felt from his perspective.

Yoon Jiu glared at Seo Yijin’s back.

‘Is he even trying to get Hong Yeonseo…?’

Yoon Jiu was interested in girls.

If it weren’t for the fact that his childhood crush, Lee Saeah, wasn’t by his side, he might have already gone through many girls.

Moreover, the seniors had told him that just showing his face was enough to attract girls.

But because of his feelings for Lee Saeah, he had been holding back.

However, he didn’t like the fact that Lee Saeah’s attention was directed towards Seo Yijin instead of him.

That’s why when Seong Yurin made a proposal a while ago, Yoon Jiu felt good.

If it could be a turning point in separating Lee Saeah and Seo Yijin, then it would be easier for him to have Lee Saeah.

However, things didn’t go as expected, and Lee Saeah’s behavior changed after that day.

Feeling consciously avoided by her, Yoon Jiu’s anger was directed towards Seo Yijin.

Since then, as he unconsciously observed Seo Yijin, Yoon Jiu learned several things he didn’t know before.

It seemed that not only Lee Saeah but also Lee Soyun had a crush on him.

‘They both like him.’

As someone who had been interested in both of them since middle school, Yoon Jiu was taken aback.

Considering looks and personality, I would be better than that guy.

Objectively, I am better looking and have a better personality than that gloomy guy.

The number of love letters I’ve received so far proved it.

And, my close friends in high school, Hong Yeonseo and Seong Yurin.

Yoon Jiu was also considering making those two his secret lovers.

But, he ended up distancing himself from Seong Yurin because of what happened that day, and Hong Yeonseo seemed to show little interest in him.

He preferred the four girls introduced by his club seniors over the others.

“If it wasn’t for that guy, all four of them would be mine.”

Unaware of the thoughts of the four, Yoon Jiu continued to have idle thoughts.

* * *

“Ugh.”

I thought I was going to die as expected.

This roller coaster is on a different level….

Of course, I’ve never experienced a low level.

I stepped off the train with wobbly legs.

I felt several hands supporting me as I leaned on my body.

“Ugh, I feel dizzy.”

“Oppa…. I’m tired.”

“Ugh, Jina….”

Seong Yurin and Yi Se-ah surprisingly looked fine.

I feel like I’m going to die too, guys. Please step back….

“Come on. Let’s all go out.”

Yoon Jiu approached and helped the three of us up.

Thank you. Jiu. You’re still my friend.

I winked at Yoon Jiu, who was thinking about me.

Hmm…. Was it a bit awkward for guys to wink at each other?

“Everyone looks tired from the first course.”

Seong Yurin looked down at us with a calm tone.

“I told you to ride something else first.”

At my sarcasm, Hong Yeonseo avoided eye contact.

It’s useless to act like that now.

The guy who confidently led the way to the amusement park rides is the one who ends up being scared and asking to hold hands.

“Shall we take a break and go to the safari?”

We agreed with Yi Se-ah’s suggestion and headed to the bench.

After a while, we recovered and moved on diligently.

…I’m still not fully recovered.

My body is fine, but my mind is tired.

* * *

“Wow! It’s a white tiger!”

Hong Yeonseo and Lee So-yoon watched the animals like children, sticking to the window.

They were the only ones freely running around inside the expensive safari vehicle.

Surprisingly, Yoon Jia sat quietly next to me.

“Don’t you like animals much?”

“Well, I like small ones. But I’m scared of big ones….”

I see.

The animals in the safari are usually predators.

I turned my gaze out the window and took a picture of a lion with its mouth wide open.

What remains later is the photo, guys.

Take lots of pictures.

* * *

After riding bumper cars, carousels, duck boats, and gyro drops….

We moved diligently.

“I think we’ve ridden almost everything now, right?”

“Hmm. According to the map, the most important thing is left.”

Seong Yurin carefully unfolded the neatly folded map.

Today’s main character, Lee So-yoon, seemed to have enjoyed herself a lot.

But in reality, it seemed like Hong Yeonseo and Seong Yurin were the ones who truly enjoyed the amusement park.

Especially Seong Yurin’s meticulous planning of the route on the amusement park map stood out.

“What is it?”

“The Haunted House. Let’s just go here and then go eat dinner.”

….

He saved the most difficult place for last….