episode_0027

“Ahh! Uju~chan… ! are you okay… ?!”

Is it because I heard unexpected words at an unexpected time? I started coughing, even though I wasn’t sick, and quickly covered my mouth.

“… … Cluck, cluck! … … Ugh.”

I almost came to the point of spitting it out, but I managed to stop it with my reflexes and swallowed the tea in one gulp.

Aki prepared it for me after a long time, so it would be a waste to spit it out.

“Wooju~chan, should I pat you on the back? Oh, no. Come here, let me use my hands… !”

Aki must have been quite surprised, so he grabbed my arm and shook it.

“… … Aki, it’s okay. You don’t have to knock.”

I barely swallowed it, but my body was shaking so I couldn’t spit it out, so I quickly stopped myself, covered my mouth, and closed the tumbler lid.

‘Ugh… .’

I thought I was going to die.

It felt like I had come back to life after dying, so I naturally let out a heavy sigh.

As soon as the coughing stopped, Aki seemed to feel relieved, withdrew his worried gaze and sighed along with me.

“Oh, are you okay? Thank goodness, Atashi (I) was surprised… .”

“Ugh, me too… .”

Of course, I was surprised in a different way than Aki… … .

Anyway, as I slowly came back to my senses, I rubbed the corner of my mouth and looked at Aki.

“Do you still have a sore throat? Uju~chan, should I give you a shout?”

Aki is looking up at me with a fairly innocent look, considering that I said something a little while ago that almost made people laugh out of shock.

Even though she was wearing a large shirt that didn’t fit her petite frame, her feminine curves were clearly visible, but now was not the time to absent-mindedly admire such things.

“… … .”

Is Aki asking because he knows everything?

Otherwise, am I asking because I really don’t know?

My wish was probably the latter.

In fact, whether it’s the former or the latter, the fact that Aki must only tell the truth once he asks remains the same.

Because I promised Aki I would never lie again.

“… … Hey, Aki.”

“Yes, do you need it?”

It’s more cute than it needs to be, so I can’t say what I want to say… … .

I opened my mouth, suppressing the urge to say, ‘Yes, please.’

“Yes, ho~.”

“Ah, okay! Come closer, Wooju~chan.”

As I was told, I bent my knees and slightly put my face out.

Then, Aki pursed her lips cutely and blew on my neck, saying ‘Hoo, hoo~’.

“How about it? Are you okay now?”

“It still hurts, can you do it just a little longer?”

“Ugh, of course. Come on, ho, ho~”

‘… … This is real healing.’

Since Aki is close to my body, it smells strangely good.

It smells like sweet fruit, what should I say? Fresh, refreshing and sweet, hmm. Is it a peach scent? … ?

“Hey, look over there.”

“Put, what kind of transaction are you doing? ?”

The second graders passing by must have seen us, and they walk briskly, talking among themselves in voices that can be heard all the way.

“… … Ah.”

At that, Aki blushed slightly and quickly got away from me, and I was filled with pride and straightened my back while smiling.

“, that’s enough… ?”

“Yes, it’s okay. Thank you, Aki.”

The second graders who saw our unreasonable love behavior might think we’re an odd couple, but they’re free to make up their own minds.

As someone who had fulfilled my very personal desires to the fullest, I no longer cared about what other people thought.

‘As expected, Aki is cute… .’

“… … Ahmmm.”

Aki, with slightly red cheeks, curls her hands into fists, brings them to her mouth, and clears her throat.

“So, Uju~chan. The answer is… … ?”

“Huh? Answer?”

“Well, that’s what Atashi just asked. What is the photo of Woowoo-chan that was posted on Instagram, and what is the story about the cosmetics model?”

“Ah, that… .”

Now that I think about it, there it was.

While I was admiring Aki’s cute appearance, I completely forgot about it.

“By any chance, do something like Instagram without me knowing. Uju~chan… ?”

“No, I won’t.”

“Then, what is the story about Instagram photos… ?”

“Um, that is.”

To explain this, I have no choice but to tell Jaehyun’s story, and then, even if it was not my intention, it becomes a picture of me selling out Jaehyun to save my life.

Jaehyun is still my friend of ten years, so I want to hide the truth if possible and give an explanation that Aki can understand.

“Wooju~chan… … ?”

“… … .”

No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t think of such a method.

So, a way where Jaehyun doesn’t get scolded and I don’t get scolded either.

‘I don’t know if it’s just one or two photos… … .’

I heard that a few photos were posted on Instagram, but if I told them it was a mistake, Aki wouldn’t believe me, right?

Well, even if it were possible, I wouldn’t lie to Aki, so I’d tell you the truth.

“Why can’t you speak? … … By any chance, Uju~chan, you’re not trying to lie to me, are you?”

“No, that’s not it. Well, here’s how it happened… … .”

‘I’m sorry, Jaehyun.’

I could see that Aki’s eyes were becoming increasingly harsh, so I apologized in my mind and quickly explained the whole story.

It was a long story, but let me summarize it.

[Jaehyun has an Instagram, and he posted some pictures of himself and me there.]

[It got a good response, so Jaehyun posted a lot of pictures with my face on them, and after seeing them, one of the students at our school and a famous YouTuber suggested that I become a model for men’s cosmetics.] That’s about it.

“──So, that’s how it happened.”

After speaking, I glanced at Aki’s reaction.

From what I’ve seen of Aki’s personality so far, I don’t think he’ll just let it go, and even if he can’t, there must be something… … . I did it.

“… … .”

Surprisingly, Aki’s reaction was moderate.

He got really angry and asked, ‘Is that the end? ‘Really?’ He didn’t interrogate me, but his face turned bright red and he said, ‘Uju~chan, are you really planning on meeting a woman other than Atashi alone? Without even asking, ‘Is that so?’

He just seemed to be thinking deeply about something.

He quietly purses his lips while crossing his arms.

“… … Uju~chan.”

“Yes.”

“That person is a YouTuber… . Are you in the same class as Uju~chan? Her hair is this long, she’s shorter than me and her breasts are smaller, but her hips are similar?”

“… … No, what.”

What kind of description is this?

I think it’s something a man can’t do, comparing the bodies of a girl in his class and a childhood friend and talking about this and that.

Aside from that, Aki’s explanation was very accurate.

“Huh? Right? Was that girl’s name Ji-eun?”

“Huh? That’s right, Ham Ji-eun to be exact. How did you know, Aki?”

“As expected, it was like that… … .”

What is ‘as expected’?

The moment I was about to ask about it in detail.

“… … Uju~chan.”

Aki grabbed my sleeve.

“Don’t do it.”

“Huh? What?”

“Don’t be a cosmetics model.”

“… … Don’t do it?”

“Yes, don’t do it.”

Instead of his usual bright smile, Aki looks up at me with a very serious expression.

‘… … what?’

Feeling a strange sense of pressure, I responded by wiggling my fingers.

“Why? They say they give a lot of money… … .”

“… … .”

Jeeee.

Aki’s gaze became a little harsh.

The pressure was stronger than before, but I added one more word.

“Well, I kind of understand what you’re worried about… . That probably won’t happen. I started 10 years ago.”

“Yes, I know.”

“Huh? What do you know?”

I know that “Wooju~chan is not that kind of person. … … But, that’s only for Uju~chan. That’s not true for other people, right?”

chin-.

Aki held both of my hands.

“Wooju~chan is the most handsome in the world.”

“… … .”

“So, you always have to be careful with girls other than me. … … Did you understand what I meant?”

“… … .”

──Ding~dong~dang~dong.

The class bell rang.

However, Aki and I held hands and did not move a single step from that spot.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Aki looks up at me without saying anything.

I didn’t have anything to say.

I had an intuition that Aki would let go if I answered.

“… … Yes.”

I nodded.

However, Aki still did not let go of my hand and looked up at me quietly.

“… … .”

“… … .”

strange.

Something, strange.

Our untimely eye contact lasted for about 10 seconds.

“What, are they still doing that?”

“Then I will kiss you~”

The 2nd graders who had walked by teasing us a little while ago went back to where they came from and laughed quietly as they passed by.

“… … Ugh, hmm.”

“… … .”

Aki let go of his hand.

“Hey, Uju~chan… ?”

“… … Huh?”

“Atashi is leaving now, so Uju~chan will take the round wheel. After you finish drinking, you can give the remaining tumbler later. … … Got it?”

“Ah, yes. okay… .”

“… … Well, I’ll leave then, see you later after school!”

Hodadadadadak-!

Aki rushes forward first, leaving me alone on the skybridge.

The kid, who usually walks slowly, was so fast at times like this that he disappeared out of sight in an instant and I couldn’t follow him.

‘Well, it would be embarrassing if we went together… … .’

Even if I could have followed, I wouldn’t have followed, but whatever.

I held the tumbler in my hand and thought about what I had just heard.

‘Wooju~chan is the most handsome in the world. So, girls other than me always have to be careful. ‘Do you understand what I mean?’

“… … Foot.”

After all, Aki is cute… … .

I smiled and walked slowly.

and.

“Hey, universe! We all had lunch together, so why were you the only one late?”

“… … Oh, I’m sorry.”

I was late for 5th period.

* * *

5th period, recess.

The bell rang for recess, but I just sat there without moving.

There is no reason.

I was just picturing the back of Aki, who had cutely run away a little while ago.

‘… … ‘Your ears were a little red, weren’t they?’

Even though I didn’t show it because it was in front of me, I think I was actually embarrassed.

Well, that’s right. Actually, I was a little embarrassed too.

“Hmm… .”

I feel like I want to see Aki’s face right now, but I can’t because if we meet now, we’ll hesitate and it’ll end up being awkward.

It’s just as bad to see that Aki, who should have come to our class originally, didn’t come.

Should I just pick you up after school? Or should I slowly show my face around 6th period?

Jjamppong or Jjajangmyeon? Well, right at that time, I was just thinking about something approaching that level.

“Over there.”

Someone jumped out in front of me.

He is a slightly unexpected person.

Seungwoo Kim.

I was dazed and reacted late.

“… … Uh, why?”

“Well, it’s nothing special… .”

Kim Seung-woo seemed to be strangely watching me, and he opened his mouth in a quiet voice.

“You said that in the cafeteria during lunch time, right? You and your girlfriend are going to the baseball stadium on Saturday.”

“Yes. It was like that, right?”

“If you’re going to the baseball stadium then, you’re going to Jamsil Stadium, right? The one on Olympic-ro.”

“Huh? That’s right, Jamsil Stadium. how did you know? Do you also go to the baseball stadium on Saturday?”

“No, that’s not it. I don’t really like watching baseball… .”

Right. Since he knows the baseball schedule well, I wondered if he also liked intuition, but I was a little surprised to hear that he didn’t.

‘But then why did you ask me if I was going to the baseball stadium on Saturday?’

“Ah, that is.”

As if my thoughts were evident in his expression, Seungwoo Kim scratched his cheek shyly.

“I saw you talking to the kids earlier, and it didn’t seem like you reacted with dislike either, so I’m just asking just in case… . The Jamsil Stadium camera director is my uncle?”

“Uh, but?”

“So, if it’s okay with you, I can ask you and your girlfriend to be on the screen during the kissing time during cleaning time?”

“… … .”

“Oh, of course I’m not forcing it. What I’m saying is that you can help, I’m not saying you have to… .”

“… … Seungwoo.”

Suddenly.

I held Kim Seung-woo’s hand.

“Seungwoo. … … No, brother Seungwoo.”

“Uh, huh?”

“… … please. Please make sure to tell me to catch me during kiss time.”

Then, looking into Kim Seung-woo’s eyes, he spoke in the most serious voice he had ever had.

Seungwoo Kim seemed taken aback by seeing me like that.

“… … okay. I will definitely tell you when I get home today.”

He must have realized that my eyes looking at him were full of sincerity, so he nodded resolutely.

“But my uncle doesn’t know your faces, so I need a picture to show him? If you have any pictures of the two of you, please send them to me.”

“Oh, really? Okay, where should I send it?”

“Send it via Talk. I’ll give you my number. Gongilgong, seven days and eight days-.”