episode_0062

The opportunity came sooner than expected.

No, to be precise, rather than saying it was an opportunity, Yoon Ji-woo came to me first and called me, saying she had something to say.

Anyway, I also had business with him, so it worked out well.

We were able to use physical education class to provide time for the two of us to talk at length.

It was just me and Yoon Ji-woo who met each other alone.

How long has it been since I last talked to this guy like this?

Come to think of it, there was almost always a stepping stone between us called Isea.

I was from the indoor group, and Ji-Woo Yoon was from the outdoor group, so there is more of that aspect to it.

Normally, it would be more common for same-sex friends to become closer, but it just so happened that it stopped.

Maybe that’s why it’s been a while since we’ve seen each other like this.

We started chatting while pretending to play badminton.

After sparking off with everyday stories and continuing a trivial conversation for a while, Jiwoo Yoon brought up business first.

“Hey. Who do you like best?”

“… What does that mean all of a sudden?”

Thump thump-

In the ensuing rally, Yoon Ji-woo was the first to reveal her true feelings.

“Do you really not know, or are you just pretending not to know?”

Of course, I really didn’t know.

It’s just that I didn’t have anything to say, so I just said it out loud.

It was the most indecisive option out of all the options available, but it was a question I hadn’t even thought about yet, even if I was suddenly asked who my favorite child was among the four.

As I remained silent and only moved my hands, Jiwoo Yoon nodded and smiled as if she understood.

“I guess you got all four of them right by acting like that?”

… … .

It was a way of speaking that felt unpleasant to listen to.

Sure enough, when I looked at Jiwoo Yoon, the person looking at me was half frowning.

“When you met Hong Yeonseo on Saturday, was it because you were conscious of me?”

“Not at all. It was just a promise I made a long time ago.”

The appointment itself was made the night before.

Still, that had nothing to do with Jiwoo Yoon.

As Hong Yeon-seo’s story came up, I remembered something I was curious about and asked Ji-woo Yoon.

“Speaking of Hong Yeon-seo… . You like him, right?“

Jiwoo Yoon answered my question without hesitation.

“Uh. So, I want you to get out of it, right?”

It was Yoon Ji-woo who was clearly uncomfortable.

Things like that happen, too. You might feel bad if there’s another guy next to the guy you like.

“… You said you like Lee Se-ah too?”

“But?”

Jiwoo Yoon came out shamelessly.

No, is that attitude natural?

Because this world is not an ordinary world.

It is not a world where dating multiple women is a problem if you are compatible and capable.

Maybe I’m too caught up in the past way of thinking.

… Still, that kind of attitude seems a bit inappropriate.

I grabbed the shuttlecock, which I missed while thinking about something else, and served again.

“Well, I know you like kids. Wouldn’t it be possible if not only you but also the girls have the same heart?”

What do I want from a conversation with this guy?

Yoon Ji-woo completely giving up her mind?

Or maybe it’s a confirmation of my indecisiveness.

“Are you making fun of me? The kids like you, not me?“

“I didn’t mean it that way.”

Even though I denied Jiwoo Yoon’s words, I was able to learn another fact.

This guy knew it too.

I guess I was the only one among us who didn’t know.

“You have no interest in things like dating anyway. Just say you’re sorry to the kids.”

Jiwoo Yoon poured out those words without a change in her expression.

As I continued to listen to Yoon Ji-woo, a question arose.

“… Were you always like that?”

It seems like the child was fine until the beginning of the semester.

He was originally an active insider, but I guess it’s a bit twisted than that… .

Now I feel like I have blatantly self-centered thoughts stuck in my head.

Did he turn dark when he realized that girls’ hearts were not directed towards him?

It’s hard work, but the friends you play with may be the problem.

That said, although he was friendly with a lot of the kids, he mostly went with us, so I don’t think he was a bad influence in the class… … .

No, if it’s a club… .

Yoon Ji-woo cut off my thoughts and spoke.

“Okay, so what is the answer?”

“… How could I say something like that to them? And, I don’t want to do that.”

I may be a coward, but I’m not stupid.

And, I feel sorry for that guy who likes kids.

Since I am also a man, I can’t help but feel inclined in that direction.

After hearing what I said, he nervously grabbed the shuttlecock.

“Ah, yes. I wanted to be a good friend with you, but it’s a shame.“

“What kind of friend do you want?“

Jiwoo Yoon did not answer my question.

He just threw the shuttlecock and left.

* * *

after school.

I headed to the club with complicated thoughts.

I don’t know what Jiwoo Yoon will do in the future.

Friendships are difficult. It’s even worse when women’s issues get involved like this.

The biggest problem was that the only way to fundamentally solve the problem was for Yoon Ji-woo to change her mind.

It’s not easy for me to take the initiative to resolve the situation.

Just today, Jiwoo Yoon didn’t show much change after the conversation with me.

However, there were a few times when the other children tilted their heads in confusion as if they had sensed that the atmosphere had changed slightly.

First of all, I had no intention of doing anything to him until Yoon Ji-woo took the initiative… .

I felt like I needed to find out if other children felt something strange.

The Yoon Ji-woo I knew would not have tried to do anything bad to those children, but Yoon Ji-woo was gradually becoming different from the Yoon Ji-woo I knew.

In the end, this is probably the butterfly effect that I brought on myself.

As I was thinking about the complicated relationship between friends, I ended up walking all the way to the club room.

Come to think of it, didn’t you send me a greeting once the holidays started?

Although it’s been four days since I last saw you, it feels like it’s been a very long time since I last saw you.

That feeling affected my behavior, so I knocked cautiously on the door of the club room.

And as the door slowly opened, the bright interior was revealed.

“Junior! Did you rest well during the holidays?”

“Hello. Binary. It’s been a while.”

A familiar black and white girl was seen inside the club room.

Have the vice-president and general secretary arrived yet?

I stepped inside.

“Hello.”

I bowed my head and went to sit near the two people who were enjoying tea time.

“Did you two have a good holiday?”

“Yes. Although I was a little busy, I rested well.”

“I just stayed at home… .”

I guess Yooseol is from the same Indian language as me.

After all, home is comfortable.

“What about the other two? Are you watching anime?”

The manager tilted his head at my question.

“Well? You both are a little late.“

I got up and made a cup of tea.

“Oh my. Are you drinking green tea today?”

“Ah, yes. what… .”

The manager looked at me as if it was no big deal.

That’s because I usually only drink hot chocolate.

But today I wasn’t particularly tempted by sweets. I don’t know if it’s because I’m worried.

When the three of us enjoyed tea time for a while.

Just as I was wondering if I should draw a picture, the door opened with a loud crashing sound outside.

The vice-president and secretary came in together, holding a familiar box.

I put down the tea I was drinking and was handed a box that looked heavy.

That’s probably what’s in here… .

“Hehehehe. It’s finally here!”

The manager got up from his seat and opened his hands.

But surprisingly, no one paid attention.

“Have a nice holiday. Seniors?”

“Oh. okay. It’s been a while.”

The four of us exchanged greetings while moving boxes.

The manager, who was suddenly ignored, cried and approached the box that seemed to be his.

“I was caught bringing it in the morning, so the leadership team took it away. So it took a while to get it back.”

Anyway, I thought I could roughly manage it in the club room.

I guess I took it home because it was a holiday.

Even if it seems like you’re just watching anime, you’re careful to make sure you do your job.

After organizing the boxes, we gathered around the manager.

“Good! Now then, let’s begin the briefing!”

It was the manager who was hitting the suddenly prepared whiteboard brought by the general manager with a wooden stick that I didn’t know where he got it from.

hmm… . Now that I think about it, it seems like I was in a dark room.

“Let’s sleep. Junior! Stay focused! Because juniors are the most important people.”

Yikes, I was caught thinking about something else for a moment.

I raised my head and looked at the board.

There was a lot of writing on the board, which was turned up and down by the manager’s hand.

When did you prepare something like that again?

Even though it seemed clear that it had been written with a board marker, the stylish handwriting stood out.

“From now on… … . Let’s begin the briefing for Operation G!”

… … For reference, the word “Operation G” was not written anywhere on the whiteboard.