episode_0182

“What should I do because you’re late?”

I asked cautiously as we walked holding hands.

I have to go back at least before 11 o’clock, but already 30 minutes have passed.

I was sorry because I knew it ended up like this because I asked for more at the end.

“It doesn’t really matter.”

Seo Ye-rin, whose mouth had not lowered since a while ago, answered lightly.

“I’m also twenty-one now. You’re not old enough to live your life worrying about what your mom thinks.”

When you’re 21, it seems true that you’re still under your parents’ shadow.

I guess that’s not something I would say after running away from my home in socks.

Still, it was true that I was worried.

Especially right now, Seo Ye-rin’s mother is probably on edge.

“Phew. If it really doesn’t work – tell me whose son I am.”

It’s uncomfortable, as always, to use my father’s name.

An overwhelming all-round ability that makes you ignore discomfort.

I think that if the parents found out that Seo Ye-rin was meeting the youngest son of the CEO of a large corporation, they would feel a little more relaxed.

“Hmm, I don’t think that will be of much use.”

Seo Ye-rin gave an ambiguous response while scratching her cheek.

Anyway, I see Seo Ye-rin off near her house.

He said he didn’t want to go and didn’t let go of his hand and complained, or even suggested that he sneak into his room, but he refused.

If you truly care about Seo Ye-rin, it was right to overcome the temptation here.

“Oh, by the way, there is an after-party tomorrow, are you going to go?”

“… … What kind of after-party?”

I really don’t know so I ask, and Seo Ye-rin taps her phone.

“MT after-party. Didn’t you know it existed and use that as an excuse on purpose?”

“No?”

I didn’t know it was real.

“MT Hyunho posted a notice saying there will be an after-party. But actually, they said they were doing it for the kids who didn’t come to MT.”

“How much alcohol are you planning on drinking?”

“Anyway, are you sure to come? Even though I didn’t really feel like it, I decided to go.”

“… … .”

I want to ask if other kids are coming too.

How will Choi Yi-seo and Yoo Ah-rin react if they see me there?

It was a little scary.

“Think about it first.”

“It would be better for Yiseo and Arin to meet there. You can’t hit me in front of people.”

It’s coming.

“That’s right.”

Personally, I think it would be safer than seeing it.

“Are you sure to come tomorrow? Understand? I’m bored without you.”

“… … Okay.”

After kissing Seo Ye-rin briefly for the last time, I sent her off.

‘Have a party tomorrow.’

I think I’ve already solved everything in MT, but I don’t know what more I want to solve.

I thought it would be a good idea to go first.

wait for a sec.

‘But will Seo Ye-rin be able to come tomorrow?’

Since I came home late today, won’t my parents catch me?

* * *

– Seo Ye-rin: Ugh!

Exactly my worries.

Seo Ye-rin was unable to attend the MT after-party.

The only resistance she can offer is sending a tearful text message.

The after-party location was Dakgalbi House.

Since they got sick of pork in MT, they seem to have switched to chicken now.

Smoking area outside Dakgalbi house.

I was watching the kids eating chicken ribs through the window. I don’t know if it’s because the professors aren’t there or because I became friends with them at MT.

There was a much more comfortable atmosphere than during MT.

“Woojin, what do you really think when Gyu-ah asks me out?”

Ahn Hyun-ho’s advice on concerns heard in my ear.

I was forced to go to the smoking area and the reason was because of Ahn Hyun-ho.

He came to me for counseling saying that he had confessed to me from Gyu-ah.

I openly plugged my nose and responded in annoyance.

“You can just date. You said you like him. What’s the problem?”

“I keep getting worried because you say strange things. So before I receive it, I want to hear why you told me not to date Gyu-ah.”

“Hmm.”

I slowly look away.

I look toward Gyuah through the window.

Last time, I felt like I felt something while looking at the relationship between me and the other kids.

“I saw her boyfriend.”

Gyu-ah and Hyun-ho Ahn.

When asked which of the two was heavier, it was Ahn Hyun-ho.

Actually, rather than Ahn Hyun-ho being heavy, it would be Gyu-ah being too light.

“Have you ever had a boyfriend?”

“Yes, when I heard it, I heard that it spans about three legs.”

“Crazy!”

The guy was in tears as he slapped his forehead.

The moment of frustration when he found out that the girl he liked was a fisherman.

“Oh, really, don’t joke. It’s not funny, Kim Woojin.”

What difference does it make if you tell yourself not to lie when you already accept it?

“So give up. You’re not a good girl, but Gyu-ah really isn’t.”

“Wow, Kim Kyu-ah is ridiculous. So, did you just ask me out?”

It’s strange to see Gyu-ah venting her anger and yet being sad.

As I was patting Ahn Hyun-ho on the back, I saw a familiar face approaching us.

“Hello, guys.”

Quite unexpectedly, it was senior Han Kang who came to the after-party.

Suddenly, the question “Why is this person here?” comes out of nowhere.

“I called you.”

Ahn Hyun-ho, with his shoulders slumped, confesses as if complaining.

“My senior said he wanted to meet the new students.”

“Now that my military service has been postponed, I am free.”

The Han River smiles.

I don’t know when I’ll come to my senses and live like that.

If you have the courage to take a leave of absence from school and come all this way to flirt with new students, I think you can do anything.

“Senior, don’t do anything strange for no reason. Just quietly go to the military.”

He told him to be more disciplined, but Han Kang immediately responded by raising his middle finger.

“Shut up. These days, I only hang out with Jinho, so I don’t even remember ever smelling a girl’s scent. Definitely grab one today-.”

At that time, senior Joohee came out with a cigarette in his mouth and ran into Han Kang.

“Oh, oh oh. Joohee, it’s been a while.”

Han Kang greets him in confusion, but senior Joo Hee lights a cigarette without much response.

Cheeik.

A long puff of cigarette smoke.

“Why did you come here?”

Senior Joohee asked warily with his hand in his jumper pocket, and Han Kang answered while scratching the back of his head.

“Well, I just stopped by for a moment while passing by. It’s been a while since I missed you.”

“They say he’s flirting with a first-year girl.”

When I added a comment right behind him, Han Kang’s expression became contemplative.

Senior Joohee nods and gets annoyed, saying he knew that would happen.

“Quietly go to the military. Don’t ruin the relationships with the new students for no reason.”

“… … Joohee, this isn’t right.”

oh.

Look at the way he looks at Joohee sunbae with a straight face.

“I know I made a lot of mistakes. Still, meeting and dating people will be restricted by you-.”

“What?”

The moment Joo-hee rolled her eyes and asked me to say it again properly, all three of us were so scared that we trembled slightly.

Isn’t Joo-hee senior the one who single-handedly punishes even the leader of a gangster?

If you don’t bow your head here, the Han River may fall into the Han River.

“… … Can I just drink alcohol and go?”

The Han River asks carefully.

The sight of him curling his tail with just a glance felt both funny and pathetic.

“After, play at the third grade table. Don’t just go to 1st or 2nd graders.”

“Yes… … .”

Senior Joohee then looks at us and clicks her tongue.

“You guys, don’t play with him. A strange coloring.”

“Yes, of course.”

“Hey, you piece of trash. Go crazy about women!”

It’s Ahn Hyun-ho who cuts off his hands.

I swear and keep my distance from him.

“… … .”

Senior Joohee looked at me, saying it was ridiculous, but I just pretended not to see it.

Ahn Hyun-ho and I quickly go inside.

When we went back to our table, we noticed that the seats had changed a lot.

A situation where men and women are sitting together.

While we were outside, the kids were already gathering people to play a drinking game.

‘Ah, I just don’t like that kind of thing.’

I tried to skip it because I don’t really like drinking while playing games when I could just drink it.

Since I saw Yoo Ah-rin and Choi Yi-seo involved, I had no choice but to use Ahn Hyun-ho to join in as well.

“Trying to do it?”

As I took the seat next to Choi Yi-seo, he quietly asked me a question.

The murderous intent that dripped from his voice was so chilling that it sent shivers down my spine.

“I have to do it.”

When I nod and answer, Choi Yi-seo looks at me blankly and sighs.

“You don’t like this kind of thing. Don’t force it.”

“You don’t like it that much either.”

“… … .”

Choi Yi-seo keeps her mouth shut, wondering if what she said was wrong.

On the other hand, Yoo Ah-rin, who was sitting across from me, said it would be fun and was setting up drinks while laughing with the kids.

“If it’s noisy from the start, why don’t we make it simple?”

Obviously, I was with him, but before I knew it, Ahn Hyun-ho was hosting the show.

“Oh, moderator.”

“English Language and Literature National MC Hyun-ho Ahn!”

I’ve also hosted a talent show at MT, so I’m sure I’ll do well.

While the kids were bringing chairs and gathering, senior Joohee and Han Kang, who had finished smoking, also came in.

Thanks to that, I naturally joined.

It started with Son Byeong-ho’s game.

“What game is it?”

When I asked seriously because I didn’t know, Yiseo Choi answered by secretly whispering in my ear.

“Start with open hands, then fold one finger at a time if it is included in what the kids are saying.”

“For example, if a man folds, does he fold?”

“Uh, if you fold it all, you can drink it.”

hmm.

“Is this fun?”

To be honest, I don’t know if it’s fun, so I ask, and Choi Yi-seo looks embarrassed and replies.

“Usually, when you drink alcohol, you just get a little excited. This is also like that. It’s about lifting the mood.”

“You know surprisingly well?”

“… … You exaggerate. Even if you don’t want to know, you will know.”

Choi Yi-seo laments that her drinking has become stronger thanks to this. When we started talking normally, it felt like the old days and a smile appeared on my face.

“Don’t laugh.”

Choi Yi-seo criticized me like I was being grumpy, but even that just seemed cute.

like that.

The game starts and I honestly don’t know what’s fun about it.

From the beginning, Han Kang said with a smile.

“Give up the person you liked.”

“Wow, what is it? It’s so funny.”

In fact, when I saw several girls giving up in embarrassment or giggling, I unknowingly took back what I had said to Choi Yi-seo earlier.

“Ugh.”

Choi Yi-seo shakes her head while looking at me like that.

Naturally, my fingers did not fold.

No, wouldn’t it be fun if the level of questions rose to this level?

I’m not good at drinking games or anything like that.

Next, move on.

It didn’t ask questions as heavy as the Han River, so I got bored quickly.

When it was Gyuah’s turn, he smiled brightly and said.

“The person who confessed on MT is folded.”

Fuck you.

I could barely resist wanting to smash my head with a soju bottle.

I forcefully bite my lip and fold one finger.

“What, did Woojin confess on MT?”

“To whom? What, who are you dating?”

“Isn’t it a car?”

“If Gyu-ah knew, then she couldn’t have told Gyu-.”

As I folded it by myself, people around me drew attention, but I exercised my right to remain silent.

Because I didn’t ask you to tell me who you confessed to.

Even though Choi Yi-seo and Yoo Ah-rin clicked their tongues at the same time and looked at me like I was trash.

‘But shouldn’t Yoo Ah-rin and Choi Yi-seo also give up on this?’

is not it.

Is it ambiguous?

It’s Yoo Ah-rin’s turn right next door.

I couldn’t help it because Yoo Ah-rin’s gaze was aimed straight at me.

“Fold the trash.”

Fold another one.

The drinking party started to get even more heated as people started talking about whether or not he had confessed to Yoo Ah-rin.

“Senior Han Kang should quit!”

“That’s right, senior, I’m quitting!”

“Shouldn’t the skittles be folded too? He said he used to beat up kids in high school.”

In the end, senior Han Kang and senior Joo Hee also quit. Ahn Hyun-ho also quietly quit.

The turn went round and round and before I knew it, it was my turn.

I pursed my lips and looked at Gyuah, who had two fingers left.

“Give up a guy who has more than one lover.”

Fuck you bitch, you lost.

Everyone looked at me as if they were asking such a question. The first bread was struck from over there.

When I stared at Gyu-ah, his face turned bright red.

Okay.

I folded one.

“Sigh.”

Noisy atmosphere.

The kids started saying something towards Gyu-ah, so she shouted urgently.

“High school! That’s because we were dating without knowing anything at the time! That’s it!”

I explained it indirectly, but honestly, it didn’t have much effect.

Ahn Hyun-ho is already in shock and clenching his fists.

“How did you know that?”

I smile and reply to Choi Yi-seo who gives me a sneaky tip.

“I saw her fighting with her ex-boyfriend. At that time, he asked me to pretend to be my boyfriend and I immediately walked in.”

“Should I praise this?”

“Then did you have to pretend to be his boyfriend?”

“… … good job. Next time something like that happens again, call me right away.”

“OK.”

Now, the distance between me and Choi Yi-seo has decreased considerably. Before you know it, your shoulders are touching.

It wasn’t bad, except for the fact that Yoo Ah-rin was glaring at us.

The question from Yi-seo, who was sitting next to me, passed somewhat blandly and continued on.

A shocked Ahn Hyun-ho looked at Gyu-ah and asked with doubtful eyes.

“People who have had a threesome are stopped.”

“Oh, that’s not real!”

Gyu-ah is embarrassed and makes an excuse.

She exclaims that although she has had several lovers, she does not engage in such promiscuous behavior.

Um, right.

No matter what, 3P crossed the line.

‘It’s so fucking scary.’

My lips become dry.

Okay.

If you just smile and pass it over like nothing happened…

“… … .”

Senior Joohee is staring at us intently.

Look away and pretend not to see.

As I was reaching out to drink some water, Yoo Ah-rin, who was sitting across from me, was staring at me.

– don’t do it.

As I say that out loud, Yoo Ah-rin glances at Choi Yi-seo next to her.

Yoo Ah-rin, who was staring at me with a sharp look as Choi Yi-seo and I were talking to each other from a while ago.

– Search.

I smile and fold one of my two remaining fingers.

What made him even more angry was that his remaining finger was his middle finger, so he naturally gave me a cuckold.

“Ohhh?!”

“Wow, wow!”

“Hollywood! This Is Hollywood!”

Exclamations of exclamation from all over the place.

I bowed my head as Yu Ah-rin looked at me and pressured me to fold a finger.

Before I knew it, Choi Yi-seo’s hand was holding my thigh so tightly that it hurt.

“Woojin.”

“Yes, heh.”

I try to answer in a hushed voice.

“If you fold this, you will die.”

He is smiling, but his voice is cold and his eyes are dead.

I don’t want to quit either.

If I don’t stop, isn’t it obvious what Yoo Ah-rin will say?

Sigh.

In the end, one of my fingers was carefully folded.

The moment when everyone’s shocked gaze focused on me again.

Grumble!

Choi Yi-seo stood up while pushing the chair and spoke softly without even looking at me.

“Out.”

And then she leaves the Dakgalbi restaurant.

“Bar, out… … .”

I had no choice but to follow along with my shoulders drooping, with a tearful expression on my face.