For students, studying is a must.

    Although it’s not always the case,

    If you study well, you can go to a better university,

    Build your resume at a good university,

    And open up the path to getting a job at a major company.

    This is how the so-called snowball effect starts rolling.

    Parents hope their children study hard to succeed,

    Even if they don’t excel, they wish for some level of effort,

    Because they keenly feel the importance of education themselves.

    Of course, there are many ways to live without focusing solely on studying.

    Putting all your life into studying as if it were everything could lead to negative consequences,

    And Minsoo tended to think that way.

    From the start, he believed that children should be raised freely,

    And perhaps due to his wife’s passing, he especially wished for Taeyangi to grow up healthy.

    He didn’t expect Taeyangi to be so carefree(?), but despite that, Minsoo remained unwavering in his approach to education.

    Taeyangi’s school grades?

    During elementary school, he enjoyed playing soccer and baseball,

    Just having fun without focusing on studying at all,

    So naturally, his grades were dismal.

    Nevertheless, he never showed any sign of disappointment and just encouraged him day by day until now.

    When Taeyangi entered middle school and showed his report card, Minsoo didn’t have high expectations.

    However…

    On the day of the grade announcement,

    As usual, even if Taeyangi showed his report card,

    Minsoo thought he would encourage him without scolding him… but

    The grades Taeyangi showed were shockingly different.

    Korean Math English Korean Studies Science

    90 95 100 96 90

    What?

    Did I see it wrong?

    Rubbing his eyes and looking again, the grades remained the same.

    …Is this a dream?

    When he pinched himself and felt pain, he realized it was real…

    Even scoring 30 points above average was considered good,

    He had planned to praise him to study harder next time,

    But the unrealistic grades left him dumbfounded.

    “Taeyang, did you cheat…?”

    “Dad, what cheating? What do you mean by cheating?”

    Looking at Taeyangi with a face that seemed to question why his dad was saying something so absurd,

    “Then, how do you explain these grades?”

    “Obviously, it’s because I studied hard, right, Dad?”

    “?”

    “?”

    “But you didn’t study and just played around since entering middle school.”

    “Oh, haven’t I shown you in front of you, Dad?”

    “Sure, I play, but I also study during that time, Dad.”

    “Sometimes going out at night, this time I went to a study cafe with a friend who studies well.”

    “These days, even Gold Taeyang knows that you need both brains and brawn to survive, right?”

    “I did everything I wanted in elementary school, living carefreely, so now I need to manage my grades slowly.”

    …That’s why I can’t tell who the father is anymore.

    Has the era come where even Gold Taeyang has to study hard…?

    Work when you have to, play when you want,

    Taeyangi seems to have already realized the truth of life as if he has lived the whole world.

    “Our immediate goal is to enter a prestigious high school!”

    “Dad, please support me.”

    “Y-yeah, fighting… It’s good to study, Taeyang.”

    My son is truly unpredictable.

    A year has passed since then, and now,

    Finally enjoying a sweet weekend, I was lying down like a bum, relaxing.

    “Mmm~~ The weather is nice and peaceful.”

    This year has been eventful.

    I thought he had matured a bit since entering the second year of middle school,

    But finding out that Taeyangi had deep conversations with several girls

    And that he received one-on-one training from his stepbrother, Gold Taenam,

    My little son has changed completely…!

    Thinking like that and absentmindedly counting the patterns on the ceiling, Taeyangi approaches and says,

    “Dad.”

    “Yeah?”

    “I’m going to Sehee’s house next door to study together.”

    “Don’t you have exams coming up soon? You said you were going out to play today.”

    “…..”

    “Hey, Kim Taeyang.”

    “Huh? Why are you calling me?”

    “Come to our house this weekend to study and then leave.”

    “Aren’t your parents home?”

    “My mom and dad are busy, so only Sebit is at home.”

    “www A date invitation to a childhood friend’s house? This is rare, isn’t it?”

    “But what should I do about this? This week, we were supposed to hang out and have fun in the bustling area… What’s this now?”

    Fluttering

    “Oh… this? I just lucked out with ticketing and got tickets to another screening.”

    “Some new movie with a blond punk actor giving it his all or something like that?”

    “…!”

    “Haha why the sudden change? Seems like you’re possessed by something.”

    “…gulp”

    “Oh~ Well, I was planning to reward you for studying with me this time, but since Kim Taeyang seems busy, should I give this to my friend instead?”

    “Hey, wait a minute!”

    “Just go if you want to!”

    Grinning

    “Remember to clear your schedule for this Sunday, okay?”

    “…. It just happened that way. It’s better to plan ahead; things stick better in memory, right?”

    “Oh.. Is that so? What about food?”

    “It’s a bit late to cook now, so should we order in?”

    “Too bad, Dad was going to make shrimp fried rice for us.”

    “Should I call Sehee over instead?”

    “Nah, it’s fine, no need to go that far.”

    It seems like Sehee wanted to be with Taeyang, so let’s give her some space.

    “…Really? If that’s what Dad wants…”

    “Oh right, he asked you to call before leaving.”

    Ring ring ring ring

    “Hello?”

    “I’m about to head out, are you ready?”

    “Just a moment, I’ve almost finished cleaning up.”

    “www We’ve been hanging out together for years now, and you’re suddenly cleaning up?”

    “No need to clean up, it’s not like it’s someone else’s room, so don’t waste your energy, okay?”

    “Your words can really irritate people.”

    “Anyway, are we going now?”

    “..Hmm, I guess this is good enough. Okay, I’m coming now.”

    “Okay.”

    “Dad, I’ll be back later.”

    “Sure, Taeyang, have fun and come back safely.”

    “…? Hey, wait! Choi Sebit, what are you doing!”

    Thump thump

    “?”

    “You’re being too selfish, playing with Taeyang oppa alone! I’m going to play with Minsu ajusshi!!!”

    “Why would Minsu ajusshi play with you! He needs to rest too.”

    “www Sebiti is still the same.”

    Sebiti shouted so loudly that even I, who was far away, could hear the phone ringing.

    Oh, she might disturb Taeyang like this.

    What should I do?

    Well… maybe it’s better this way. Should I eat alone or should I eat with Sebiti…?

    “Taeyang.”

    “Yes?”

    “Tell Sebiti she can come over to our house.”

    “?? Are you sure that’s okay? Dad was resting.”

    “It’s fine. It might be fun to play with Sebiti and not eat alone.”

    “..Alright, if Dad says it’s okay.”

    “Then I’ll tell her.”

    “Se-h…”

    “Yay!!!!! Ajusshi, I’m coming over now, wait for me!!”

    Knock-knock-knock-knock

    “…..”

    “…..”

    Did I invite her for no reason?

    A little while later

    “Clumsy ajusshi, hello~~♡”

    “Inviting an elementary school student to a man’s house alone, how dare you try such a thing♡

    Cheeky! Pervert! Lolicon ajusshi! The worst~♡”

    Sebiti speaks in a playful tone, trying to imitate the style she saw on the internet where men supposedly fall for a cute voice.

    “Haha… Hello, Sebiti.”

    “Come on, let’s go inside. I’ll make you a special shrimp fried rice.”

    “Oh~♡ Then I’ll make the miso soup~”

    “Sebiti is a guest, so you can take it easy.”

    “If you only eat the fried rice made by the clumsy ajusshi, your throat will get dry, you know? Don’t you know that? Pathetic~♡”

    “Revoking adult privileges~♡”

    “Well, Sebiti’s miso soup always tastes good, so I’ll ask for your help.”

    “…Of course! I’ll make it so delicious that it will surprise you, hehe”

    Even though she talks like that, she’s a really kind kid.

    I head to the kitchen to prepare the meal.

    Great, I went grocery shopping yesterday, so I have plenty of ingredients.

    Chop chop chop chop

    Put the leeks in the heated pan and stir-fry them.

    Sizzle sizzle

    Make a leek oil and crack some eggs into it.

    Add pl

    For the flourishing growth of Sebit, I generously allocate food for him.

    As Sebit, who was boiling soybean paste soup next to me, I ask if everything is ready.

    “Mr. Clumsy~♡ Do you have to rush like that? It’s almost done, you know?

    I’m in a good mood! I’ll let you taste my soybean paste soup first.”

    “Then just a bite..”

    Slurp

    “… How is it? The taste of my soybean paste soup…”

    The savory scent of soybean spreads in the mouth.

    It’s a flavorful soybean paste soup that never gets old and makes you want more whenever you eat it.

    “Wow! Sebit’s soybean paste soup is always delicious! Maybe I can become a chef in the future.”

    “…! Of course! If you like it so much,

    I could even make it for you every day if you want..?”

    “Ah, Sebit also has to go to school, so making it every day might be too much, right?”

    “… Ugh! That’s not what I meant! Fool! Stupid! Dummy!”

    “?”

    What did I do wrong..?

    Although Sebit seemed momentarily sulky,

    his expression quickly softened as he looked at the deliciously prepared table.

    If I had a daughter, would she have been like Sebit? So adorable.

    “Enjoy your meal~”

    “I will!”

    Sebit sticks close to me and enjoys the fried rice.

    He fills his chubby cheeks with fried rice until his mouth is full.

    “Sebit, eat slowly or you might choke.”

    Gulp..

    “You’re quite skilled for a clumsy man, aren’t you?♡”

    Though it sounds like an insult, it’s actually praise.

    I’m happy because he likes it.

    That’s why they say you can feel full without eating.

    After chatting while eating, the side dishes disappeared quickly due to our hunger and their great taste.

    “Ah.. Sebit, are you full? Did you enjoy the meal?”

    “Mr. Clumsy♡ You’re pretty good at cooking, right? I’ll hire you as my personal chef later!”

    “Oh, really? Thank you.”

    Hmm.. We’ve eaten, but what should I do with Sebit now?

    I don’t know what kids like these days.

    Especially what girls might like..?

    While pondering this, Sebit smiles happily and says,

    “Mr.♡ Don’t you want dessert? I’ll tell you about a nice café

    since a cute elementary school student is taking you there as a reward!”

    Huh?

    Now?

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