episode_0083

“What day is today? Are you working hard?”

The captain smiled heartily and walked towards me.

“I feel full of energy because I ate and slept a little earlier.”

I gave a high five to the captain who scored a goal.

Then he turned to the audience and waved his hand.

Of course, I didn’t try to appeal to people who don’t know me, but because there are people who are watching.

As I raised my hand toward the spot I had checked earlier, I could see them running excitedly even from afar.

I felt like it was worth the effort to work hard because I liked it so much.

The first half is not over yet, and I have full stamina, so let’s run a little more.

* * *

The game ended with our victory 3-0.

The captain scored two goals and I scored one goal, which I scored through a penalty kick.

It was a hat trick if the captain scored it, but he kept telling me to kick it and gave in, so I ended up scoring it.

I’m not sure why, though.

Anyway, after the game, our captain approached the devastated captain of Class J.

“Good job.”

“… Damn.”

Even though he had a reluctant expression, he did not shake off the captain’s hand that helped him up.

Actually, I don’t know if our relationship is that bad.

“If it weren’t for that variable this time, we would have won.”

“I guess so. If Lee Jin-i hadn’t shaken up the defensive line, I wouldn’t have been able to do much.”

“… Is his name Jin Lee?”

It was the captain of class J who turned his head and looked at me.

“Uh huh. It’s Seo Yi-jin.”

Although I was taken aback by the sudden attention turned to me, I told him my name.

“My name is Hyunseok Lee. Seo Yi-jin… . I remembered the name. See you later on the national stage. Don’t forget my name, because I’m the man who will defeat you.”

After saying those words, the captain of Class J turned around and left the stadium.

… … Look, I have no intention of playing soccer.

However, I felt sorry for holding onto Lee Hyun-seok’s back and turning him around as he was leaving like that.

A man should know how to let go without saying a word in times like this.

“Tsk tsk. Did you hear what he said?“

“He’s like a rival to a boy’s cartoon.”

You just took that cliché action and went.

It seems like they actually know each other.

“Puhaha! So, am I the main character and you are my helper?“

I shook my head.

“No… . I’m just an extra who appears in one episode. I have no intention of making soccer my dream.”

“Tsk. Is that so as expected?“

It was a claim that kept making a fuss about how disappointing it was.

“Okay. good. It was nice to win cleanly today, and let’s do well in the game tomorrow. Everyone worked hard today. If you have luggage in the waiting room, don’t forget to take it with you.”

After a while, the captain naturally gathered everyone together and encouraged them to disperse.

I feel like he’s going to be a big guy. I might have to get an autograph at some point.

Because he has charisma, the skills to back it up, and his personality is unique.

If the captain becomes a world-famous player, I don’t know how he or I will remember today’s events.

* * *

I simply splashed water to wash off the sweat, packed my bags, and left the stadium.

Just as I was wondering where everyone was and if I should make a phone call, I found everyone waiting on the street leading to the playground.

“I went.”

As I slowly approached, Hong Yeon-seo looked at me and made a fuss.

“Isn’t that too much? I have to run again later.”

“Huh? Not at all, I didn’t play much in the second half.”

“Wow. I knew you were pretty strong… . It’s beyond imagination.“

Umm. Was it that much? I guess I was in pretty good shape today.

If Hong Yeon-seo reacts like that, she may have been more active than I thought.

“Hehe. Did you work harder because the girls were watching? My son.”

“… Well, whatever. I have to run hard because my mother is watching.”

Se-ah’s mother burst out laughing at my answer.

“It’s still the same. Jin Lee is.”

“Yes?”

“Ugh~ It’s nothing~”

I thought that the way he was smiling was very similar to Lee Se-ah, who sometimes sneers.

No, on the contrary, it resembles Lee Se-ah.

* * *

When the mothers asked if it would be a good idea to join the children in their class, we headed to the playground on our own.

The mothers said they would watch the next game separately from the parent stands, so we decided to meet again in the evening after today’s schedule was over.

“Whew… .”

Lee So-yoon let out a sigh that seemed to have been drawn from deep within.

“Why?”

“Oh, no. As expected, I felt a bit relaxed.”

is it… . Now that I think about it, I felt like I talked less today than usual.

“It’s not that uncomfortable… . I just don’t feel comfortable talking about it.”

“Yes.”

Well, I fully understand Lee So-yoon’s feelings.

Because in my past life, I also tended to be dumb in front of adults.

I guess you could say it’s an unavoidable part of my personality.

Because it was caused by many complex factors, there was nothing that could be done.

In my case, among many reasons, the biggest reason was that I had very low self-esteem.

… … Stop thinking about being depressed. Because it’s just the past now.

Still, it wasn’t that I wasn’t particularly happy at that time.

It was a time when I was satisfied with what I was given.

“What are you thinking?“

“… Just random thoughts.”

Perhaps I had been thinking about it too long, but everyone was paying attention to me with questioning expressions.

I shook my head to shake off the thoughts in my head and looked ahead.

Before we knew it, we were almost at the playground.

When I went to my class, I could see that about half of the chairs were empty.

Well, that’s true. We were all going separately in the morning, but now that we’re here, we’re probably all enjoying the sports day in the same way.

Rather, it was surprising that half the number was sitting here and spending time.

“Everyone is here? The teacher also enjoyed watching Lee Jin play soccer.”

huh? Wasn’t the teacher always staying here?

I asked the teacher with such doubts.

“Teacher too? Weren’t you here the whole time?’

“Huh? Didn’t you know that large stadiums also provide internet broadcasting?”

No, what kind of high school sports day is being held while also broadcasting on the Internet? .

As I glanced at the other kids, it seemed like I was the only one who didn’t know about it.

Why didn’t I know? Did you at least sleep during the morning ordinance or the final ceremony?

“Is today’s game over?”

“There is only one race left, the 3-person quadruple race.”

At my words, the teacher slammed his fist into his palm.

“Ah~ This is the game that Yeonseo and Yurin go to together, right? Teacher, I will also work hard to cheer you on.“

“Yes. Thank you.”

I bowed my head and sat down in the spare seat, and Se-ah Lee brought me a drink.

These were the ones I moved in the morning.

“Uh. Thank you.”

I took a drink from Se-ah Lee, took a sip, swallowed it, and expressed my gratitude.

“What. I don’t even live there.”

Come to think of it, when Se-Ah Lee was a class president in middle school, she served hamburgers during events such as sports days.

… No, I’m not asking for anything in particular. What’s missing this time?

I glanced at Se-ah Lee’s face, but I wasn’t a mind-reader, and I couldn’t read Se-ah’s smiling face.

At that time, my cell phone vibrated.

I took it out to see if I had received a text message from someone, but it was an unexpected person.

[Junior! I enjoyed the game!]

It was a text from the manager, a truly unexpected person.

[Director? Isn’t it class time now?]

[Ho Ho. It’s just time for a break.]

[…] It was class time during the game.]

[…] Ho Ho. There is a way.]

[…] … yes. thank you Manager, please do your best in your studies.]

[Yes, junior, do your best at sports day. ^ω^]

It seemed like he had watched that Internet broadcast during class in some way.

As I heard from Yoo Seol last time, the manager seemed to have no interest in studying.

Anyway, I don’t know much, but I think there are surprisingly many viewers for that Internet broadcast… .

After seeing the emoticon sent by the manager, I was wondering for a moment whether I should send one too, when I heard Lee So-yoon’s voice next to me.

“Who is it?”

I turned off the screen of my phone and answered Soyoon Lee.

“Club senior.”

“Huh? why? Do you want to come to the club today?”

I shook my head at those words.

“No. He said he watched soccer and enjoyed the game.”

“Ahang.“

At that time, Seong Yu-rin, who was quietly listening to the conversation between me and Lee So-yoon, expressed a question in a low voice.

“… … Hey, that senior. Are you a girl?”

“… uh. what. That’s right.”

I answered in a slightly hesitant tone. It was because I felt uneasy for some reason.

“Hmm… . Yes.”

For some reason, Seong Yu-rin had narrowed eyes.

“… Why?”

“No. I’m just curious.”

Seong Yu-rin’s face looked peaceful as she turned her head.

… … Uhmmm. But, is it because I drank a cold drink? The surroundings seem to have become a little cooler.

Did you turn on the air conditioner in the playground?