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A few days after that.

During that time, Ha Yu-jin came to our house almost every day to study.

I was a little worried because he said he’d rather hang out with friends than study, but fortunately, his worries were unfounded.

Well, I guess the time you spend with me must be that good.

To the point where I use studying, which I hate, as an excuse to stay together.

‘It’s almost time to come… .’

Ding dong-.

Today, as always, when the time came, the doorbell rang.

It must be Ha Yu-jin.

I got up from the sofa and headed toward the front door.

And when I opened the door, Ha Yu-jin was standing in front of me.

“It feels a little cold these mornings.”

Ha Yu-jin said that and naturally came inside.

At first, he seemed a little hesitant, but now it felt like his home.

Well, I guess it’s okay.

We’ll live together after we get married anyway.

For now, you can think of it as practicing ahead of time.

Then what about the other heroines?

Of course we should live together.

I’ll think about the complicated stuff later.

“Hey- Seoha Lee, do you want some coffee?”

“Okay, I’ll drink.”

“Okay. Let’s see-, the cup is… .”

Ha Yu-jin took out two cups from the cupboard and started pouring coffee.

But the two cups she was holding had the same design.

It was a matter of choosing the same design among many cups.

If you have the courage, just say you like her.

Well, if that happens, I won’t be able to study today.

“Okay, take it.”

Ha Yu-jin handed me a cup of coffee.

After receiving the cup, I sat on the sofa and looked out the large window at the yard.

There wasn’t really any special reason.

I feel at ease just drinking coffee and doing this.

Ha Yu-jin sat down next to me without saying anything.

And likewise I looked out the window.

Maybe it’s because you’re being considerate of me.

According to the setting, Lee Seo-ha has lost her family.

Anyway, no matter what, he’s a good person.

Hurp-.

In the pleasant silence, only the sound of coffee being sipped resonated.

We were so used to doing this together that it felt like everyday life.

Then, Ha Yu-jin carefully opened her mouth.

“Lee Seo-ha, that… you know, I’m really sorry… .”

“What are you sorry about?”

“I’ll give you this first.”

Ha Yu-jin rummaged through her bag and took out a box of fancy cookies.

And he continued speaking slowly while holding it in his hand.

“My mom found out that I was studying with you… . She said thank you and told me to bring this to her.”

“Really? Should I go and say thank you?”

I was thinking that I would have to go sooner or later anyway.

Even though we are childhood friends, it is not okay for us to not know each other’s parents.

I can’t hold back now that you’ve given me this opportunity.

These are people who will become your mother-in-law and father-in-law someday, so please flatter them in advance.

Ha Yu-jin’s eyes widened as if she was surprised by what I said.

“Huh…? Really? Even without that, your mom said she wanted to bring you over for a meal… .”

“What, is that why you’re hesitating?”

Ha Yu-jin nodded.

He spoke sullenly, as if he had caused me trouble.

“What’s wrong with that? Of course I should go and say hello. You’ve been living in my house so well.”

“Huh… ? Of course that’s true… . Usually the landlord says that… ?”

“I’m joking. So don’t worry about it. We’re childhood friends. Why worry about saying hello?”

“I owe you something, just like you said, but I was worried that I might be burdening you for nothing… .”

“It’s okay.”

I spoke firmly and smiled.

Then Ha Yu-jin smiled and nodded as well.

‘I guess you feel relieved.’

Maybe Ha Yu-jin was worried about me.

Because showing my parents a happy image might hurt me, who lost them.

Even though he didn’t say that part out loud, and he grumbled every time, he still had a deep heart.

So how can I hate you?

I put my hand on Ha Yu-jin’s head and stroked it roughly.

It was a show of affection, but I didn’t want it to be discovered.

And he said so.

“Hey, let’s go study.”

“Oh, yeah. But what date would be good?”

“I’m okay anytime.”

“Mom asked me to come over tonight?”

I’ll call you right away in the evening.

I wondered where Ha Yu-jin’s drive came from, but it seemed like she inherited it from her parents.

Well, there’s nothing that can’t be done.

“Then let’s go in the evening.”

“Yeah… !”

Soon we sat side by side and began to study.

To be exact, Ha Yu-jin studied and I just taught her.

“It’s faster to just memorize this kind of chronology.”

“Ugh… I’m really bad at memorizing things… .”

“If you work hard, everything will work out.”

“Teacher is strict… .”

Ha Yu-jin pouts her lips as if she is dissatisfied.

Sometimes people call me teacher, and every time they do, I feel like all the desires inside me are bubbling up.

Later, just wear the academy uniform.

Even if you cry and say you did something wrong, I won’t let you see it.

“Now solve the problem.”

“I’m not confident… .”

Despite what she said, Ha Yu-jin solved the problem smoothly without any problems.

This time I didn’t even fall asleep halfway through.

‘Something seems strange.’

Ha Yu-jin clearly told me that she didn’t study at all.

In that state, would you be able to solve the problem without any problems just by learning it once?

Even though they were all correct, I was still puzzled.

It was at a level that made no sense unless there was some kind of heroine privilege.

I asked cautiously.

“Are you studying separately?”

“Huh… ? Why is that… ?”

“No, because you solve the problem too well.”

“Um… Actually, I did a little bit. Like reviewing what I learned from you and then previewing it? You teach me diligently, so I should work hard too.”

Ha Yu-jin said that and smiled faintly.

I just blinked and looked at her face as if I was possessed.

I never thought I’d be able to study on my own, even though I hated it so much.

Is this the level of skill required to be the heroine of a novel?

‘Lee Seo-ha, you are truly a retard… .’

How can you hesitate with a kid like this?

I want to attack you right now.

Phew-.

I pushed away the desire in my heart with a sigh.

Because it’s right for me to put in as much effort as Ha Yu-jin does.

Leaving aside the heroine and the protagonist, it was a matter of duty as a human being.

“Then how is the class progressing? Is it okay to continue like this?”

“Yeah, I literally just did a quick preview so I honestly don’t know. I like it just like this.”

“Then let’s move on.”

We continued to focus on our studies for a while after that.

Right next to me, with our shoulders pressed together.

* * * * *

How much time has passed?

Before I knew it, the sky outside the window had turned red.

Ha Yu-jin stretched her arms upward and leaned her body back.

“Ugh-, it’s finally over… .”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“Then from now on, we’re going to my house… .”

Ha Yu-jin, who was talking while looking at me, hurriedly turned her head away without finishing her words.

Maybe it was because we were so close.

You probably wouldn’t have noticed it when you were concentrating on your studies.

“Oh, now I have to go to your house.”

I answered without caring about her reaction.

Then Ha Yu-jin suddenly got up from her seat.

“Then let’s go right away.”

“I need to get ready too. Just wait a little bit.”

I went straight into my room and changed into as neat clothes as possible.

And I also styled my hair so that it wouldn’t stick out too much.

Because I have to look good in front of my future mother-in-law and future father-in-law.

It would be a problem if people misunderstand me and think I’m a person with bad conduct.

“It’s all over.”

Ha Yu-jin stared blankly at me as I came out of the room.

It’s been a while since I’ve dressed up a bit, and I think I like it.

But if you watch it intently, you’ll notice everything.

You have to make some effort to hide it.

“Ha Yu-jin, let’s go.”

“Oh, yeah.”

We left the house together.

And they stood side by side and walked down the street.

The sun had set, but the air still had its heat, so it wasn’t that cold.

‘I’m looking forward to something.’

It’s like greeting your friend’s parents.

However, I was excited at the fact that I could see the parents of the heroine named Ha Yu-jin.

As I was thinking like that, Ha Yu-jin suddenly said.

“Don’t worry about your mom and dad saying weird things.”

“Hey, what are you talking about? They’re nice people.”

“You both talk too much. You’re definitely going to say something weird.”

Ha Yu-jin sighed and shook her head.

As if you can already see everything.

Since she was like that, I started to look forward to it.

What kind of story will you tell?

Did Ha Yu-jin draw a map on her blanket when she was in kindergarten?

Or did you lie down on the street because you didn’t buy her a doll?

Either way, I think it’ll be fun.

I feel a little sorry for the person involved, Ha Yu-jin.

After walking for a while with such happy imagination, we soon arrived in front of Ha Yu-jin’s house.

after-.

Ha Yu-jin took a deep breath and opened the front door.

“I’m back.”

Ha Yu-jin greeted in a slightly smaller voice than usual.

There were others who looked beyond her.

“Oh my, Seoha is here.”

“Seohaya, it’s been a while.”

It was Ha Yu-jin’s mother and father.