“Aram, do you like watching movies?”

    “So-so? I’m not the type to watch it all the time, but if someone asks me to, I go watch it.”

    We were having a conversation over coffee in a cafe.

    Who did you go to see a movie with?

    Is that your childhood friend?

    I’m already starting to get annoyed even though I’m not sure.

    I want to get Yoon A-ram away from that piece of trash as soon as possible.

    But the relationship between a man and a woman tends to go wrong the more impatient they become.

    So, it would be better to take it easy.

    Because in the end, they will all come to me.

    No, in the end, just having you by my side isn’t enough.

    You have to be by my side from beginning to end.

    “Do you have any other hobbies besides cooking?”

    “Um-.”

    In response to my question, Yoon Aram pondered while sucking up her coffee through a straw.

    The slightly pursed lips are cuter than you think.

    Someday, I’ll give you a lot of kisses with those lips.

    I hope that day comes soon.

    “It’s a little unusual… Do you know what tropical fish are? Those colorful fish.”

    “I know. You know, the ones you see in places like aquariums.”

    “Yeah, that’s right. I like raising tropical fish. Should I call them water idiots? I just watch them swim around and I lose track of time.”

    “Is it healing?”

    “Yeah, but I don’t know if I can call this a hobby… .”

    “If it’s not something you enjoy and turn into a job, it’s just a hobby.”

    Although we had a calm conversation, to be honest, it was a little unexpected.

    Because you have a bright personality, I thought you would like things like exercise.

    I never expected that he would bring up such an uncommon hobby as raising ornamental fish.

    Still, it certainly felt like it was healing, just like Yoon Aram said.

    I think it would be cute to see fish following me around trying to eat food.

    I should buy a big fish tank later and bring it home.

    I think it would be fun to just sit there and watch blankly with the heroines.

    “Is it difficult to raise them?”

    “If you raise strong children, it’s not that difficult.”

    “I see. Then I guess I’ll try growing it at home later.”

    “Huh? Really?”

    Yoon A-ram blinked her big eyes and showed her surprise.

    But he seemed secretly happy that there were more and more people with the same hobby.

    It’s really cute. I really want to bite it.

    “Yeah, I told you I live alone. To be honest, I get bored when I’m at home because there’s nothing to do.”

    “Then I’ll tell you about this and that later.”

    “Then thank you.”

    Yeah, I need to tell you about this and that.

    That’s why I said I would raise it for that purpose in the first place.

    Of course, that doesn’t mean I intend to do it moderately.

    Fish are living things too, so if you touch them, you must take full responsibility.

    Then shall we meet at my house next time?

    Then I guess I should tell you about this and that too.

    I think it would be fun to see Yoon A-ram gradually changing to suit my taste.

    After that, we continued to chat while drinking coffee.

    Perhaps because they were still curious about each other, the conversation did not stop for even a moment.

    Little things in life like your favorite food or what you did yesterday.

    These were conversations that you would usually hear on a blind date.

    That was so good.

    I feel like I’ve learned a lot about Yoon A-ram.

    As soon as I left the cafe, Yoon Aram asked me.

    “Seoha, what are you taking home?”

    “I’m going to take a taxi later.”

    “Aren’t you going to take the subway? The taxi fare will be expensive.”

    So I’m thinking of buying a car.

    Well, I guess there’s no need to bring it up now.

    “That’s true, but I think taxis are more convenient.”

    “Okay? Then I’ll stay with you until the taxi comes.”

    I nodded and immediately called a taxi with my cell phone.

    Honestly, I would like to take Yoon Aram home, but I think it would be burdensome if I did that on our first meeting.

    There’s no reason to take you home if the direction is completely different.

    That’s why you need a car.

    If you offer to give them a ride while they’re at it, they’ll usually accept it naturally.

    It’s less of a burden than walking on foot.

    While I was thinking like that, a taxi arrived.

    The time had come for the monumental first meeting to come to an end.

    “Aram, go in carefully.”

    “Yeah, Seoha, you too.”

    After that short and tantalizing greeting, I got into the taxi.

    I looked out the window and saw Yoon Aram waving her hand, so I waved back.

    It’s a little sad to break up, but… .

    Well, I decided not to worry too much about it since we could just meet again next time.

    I learned so much today.

    When you get home, wouldn’t it be a good idea to learn a little about tropical fish?

    It would be good to know at least a little bit, even if not in detail, so that we can have a conversation.

    * * * * *

    When I got home, I did some research about tropical fish.

    South America, the Amazon, bacteria, etc. were all unfamiliar words, so it was hard to understand.

    Still, I think I know why Yoon Aram had that hobby.

    It was so pretty.

    It was as if I was diving into clear, clean water and looking at colorful fish.

    Anyway, after finishing my studies and lying down on the bed, a short notification sound came from my phone.

    [I did some research, and this video will help you understand.]

    The KakaoTalk message from Yoon Aram contained a link to the video.

    But unfortunately, I had already seen that video.

    It was definitely an easy-to-understand video.

    So, um, let’s just accept the video.

    I appreciate you even finding out for me.

    [Thank you. I’ll definitely watch it.]

    Of course, I didn’t mention that I had already seen it.

    If you do that, Yoon Aram might get embarrassed for no reason.

    After finishing my conversation with Yoon Aram, I was just thinking about getting some sleep.

    [Are you…?]

    Ha Yu-jin sent me a KakaoTalk message as if he were my ex-boyfriend.

    Since I just happened to be on a date with Yoon Aram today, my head went blank for a moment.

    I wonder if someone saw me somewhere and decided to become a defeated heroine.

    Of course, it was a ridiculous idea.

    Given Ha Yu-jin’s personality, she would have ripped my hair out if she wanted to, but she wouldn’t have fallen into delusions on her own.

    I really hope that doesn’t happen.

    Anyway, so I decided to just take it as a joke.

    [Sleeping.]

    [Are there people who use KakaoTalk while sleeping?]

    [It’s here.]

    [Then, see you later. I’ll come to your house tomorrow morning.]

    [Okay, good night.]

    [Yeah, you too, Seoha.]

    That was the end of my conversation with Ha Yu-jin.

    I was staring blankly at the ceiling with my phone down when I found myself chuckling.

    ‘Am I starting to look like you?’

    The way I announced it without permission was just like the way I showed myself on my first day at Bing.

    Was it because he secretly cared about that, or did he do it to me because he was excited after experiencing it?

    I don’t know exactly why, but it was incredibly cute.

    He seems like a desperate little kid who wants to hit me somehow.

    Anyway, that means Ha Yu-jin will come visit tomorrow morning.

    Going on dates with different heroines for two days in a row? What if I die of happiness like this?

    I smiled and closed my eyes.

    Time passed like that and before I knew it, the next day had arrived.

    They say the early bird gets the worm.

    I woke up early in the morning to catch Ha Yu-jin.

    And he prepared to welcome her leisurely.

    After finishing getting ready and sitting on the sofa reading a book, the doorbell rang shortly thereafter.

    The person who came was, of course, Ha Yu-jin.

    When I opened the door, she came in confidently as if it were her own home.

    The morning coffee that has become a familiar thing now.

    Ha Yu-jin and I sat side by side on the sofa and sipped coffee.

    “Oh, right. You know that our exam results are coming out today, right?”

    “Yeah, I know.”

    “Can both be attached?”

    “Will it stick no matter what?”

    “I really wish that were true.”

    “Don’t worry, it’ll really happen.”

    In an academy novel, the story progresses without the childhood friend heroine?

    No matter how much I think about it, it doesn’t make sense.

    3 months may seem like a short time, but I have put in effort during that time.

    Above all, I have worked so hard, but if Ha Yu-jin doesn’t get in, it can’t be helped.

    I want to spend time at the academy with all the heroines.

    I don’t want to leave one person home unattended.

    ‘Oh, wait…?’

    I think it would be fun if Ha Yu-jin came in as a junior by one year.

    It’s like going from being childhood friends of the same age to becoming seniors and juniors.

    Ha Yu-jin, unable to withstand her senior’s coercive behavior, eventually gives up her body.

    I already have a feeling it’ll be delicious.

    Of course, that senior is me.

    If another guy interferes, I’ll tear his limbs apart.

    Well, no matter what, I didn’t want Ha Yu-jin to be sad, so passing was the best thing.

    So, it’s been almost an hour since Ha Yu-jin arrived at our house.

    The hour hand on the clock was already approaching 12.

    The exam results were announced at 12 o’clock, so it was really just around the corner.

    “Ugh-! I’m nervous-!”

    I affectionately patted Ha Yu-jin’s stiff head.

    Anyway, it’s so cute I could die.

    Meanwhile, time passes… .

    Before I knew it, the digital clock on my laptop was pointing to 12 o’clock.

    It was finally time to check the exam results.

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