episode_0028

“Let the sports competition begin!”

On the day of the sports competition.

Except for the third graders who had to graduate, all second and first grade students gathered at the playground.

With all the students gathered in a fairly large playground, it seemed like there were a lot more people than expected.

“I’m glad the conversation ended quickly.”

“I wish it was as long as last time…”

After the principal’s shorter-than-expected speech, the sports competition began in earnest.

Of course, our principal.

Stay young.

“What is your first event?”

“Perhaps.. group jumping rope?”

When the sports day began, the first event was group rope jumping.

This is not an 8-figure jump rope, but rather a sport where everyone jumps in together and counts how many times they jump in a set amount of time.

It wasn’t an event for Nana Riya, but it was an event for Hoyeon and Yuwon.

“Then, first year students, please head to your designated seats and get ready!”

At the host’s call, all the students participating in our class stood up.

“I’ll be back! Cheers!”

“Good luck.”

“Have a nice trip!”

Asuka and I responded to Hoyeon and Yuwon’s words. Once all the students had left, group rope jumping began.

Our class was pretty good at jumping rope.

Of course, it was a bit funny to see Ho-yeon standing in the corner and jumping like crazy because he was so tall.

Anyway, the time wasn’t that long, so it ended after a while.

“Second place?”

“I played better than expected.”

The record we set was none other than second place in our grade. It wasn’t first place, but it was a better ranking than I expected.

First place was overwhelmingly good in the first place, so second place was also good.

Especially since I only practiced it once.

“Good job.”

“I think our class is more about practical training than actual practice.”

The first graders’ group jump rope, which started the sports day, ended, and the second graders’ group jump rope ended.

After the rope jumping event, the second event was the two-person triangulation.

“Riya, let’s go.”

“Yes.”

As the moderator proceeded, all participating students from our class headed to our class location.

Out of a total of six runners, Riya and I were the last runners.

The first runners to run are none other than Yuwon and Asuka.

“Let’s do our best!”

“…Yes.”

Perhaps due to Asuka’s physical condition, the only event she participated in this sports festival was the 2-person triangulation.

As such, the motivation shown is at its peak.

Of course, Yuwon seemed to have a hard time as much as her motivation.

Looking at his expression, he seemed to be in a pretty good mood. It’s just a little difficult because of my personality.

“Then, please get started!”

“Yuwon, let’s go!”

Asuka and Yuwon quickly rushed forward. Asuka couldn’t run because of her body, but she looked stable and didn’t get caught.

The two legs were shot as if they had become one.

“Next!”

The two who returned in first place immediately passed the two-person triangle frame to the next runner, who also started as is.

Although I didn’t fall, I could see that I was in quite a bit of trouble.

‘If you’re in second place…’

2nd place was enough.

With that in mind, Riya and I put the frame on our feet as soon as we got back.

“Let’s go, Sihyeon.”

We started with a short conversation and ran straight ahead.

I went from walking to running without stopping, but there was no one or two slogans. It’s just because we felt right for each other.

I also practiced before that.

Although my heart trembled a little every time my arms and arms brushed against Riya’s and came into close contact…

‘But I’m not this embarrassed.’

So we quickly ran around the turning point and returned to the starting point. The score was 1st.

As soon as we got back to the starting point, Asuka approached Riya.

“Liya, good job!”

“Yes. You too.”

“The two of them fit really well together.”

Asuka snuggled into Riya’s arms and rubbed her head.

When you look at it like this, it really looks like a puppy.

Asuka was often described as puppy-like in the original work, but looking at her like this, she really was like that.

“I’m going to fall, let’s take the frame out first.”

“Yes.”

After removing the frame that connected Riya and me, we returned it and returned to our seats in our class.

The atmosphere in our class is almost festive.

Since I won the event, I almost thought I won the sports competition.

The excitement is almost at its peak as we have been doing well in all the games so far.

“Then let’s keep going like this!”

” At this level, you’ll really get first place overall, right?”

The next event that led to such an excited atmosphere was tug of war. Everyone was ready to go out as the entire class was going out.

‘Do you think you can win?’

It doesn’t seem like there are many strong boys in our class.

It didn’t matter if they gave up the tug-of-war since they were already in the top spot twice.

Anyway, the previous two games have passed, and our class’ turn has arrived.

“Tug of war is not played with force! If you plan your strategy well, you can win even if you lack strength.”

“When will you write that down?”

“I don’t know.”

As a result, the result of the tug-of-war was victory in the first round and elimination in the second.

The tug-of-war was played as a half-and-half tournament, and the first game was won, and the second game was lost.

‘I think this is the first time I’ve used this much force.’

It was my first time putting out this much effort, so my arms were sore. Moreover, the tug-of-war strings were chafing my chest… I almost gave up.

“It’s more disappointing than I thought.”

“Well.. there aren’t many strong people in our class.”

Unfortunately, the second class I ran into was focused on physical education, so I had no choice.

I can only be satisfied with my first win.

Moreover, since we had achieved good results earlier, it was okay to lose this time.

“The last thing left is to continue running?”

There wasn’t much in particular, but people are people, so a lot of time had passed.

Even in first grade, each class had to play tug-of-war once.

There are also second graders… Several hours have already passed.

So now it was time for the final event and the flower of the athletic meet, running.

This continuous run was not divided into preliminary and final rounds.

Five classes from all grades participated in the competition, and two classes took first place.

In fact, both classes should have run and compete for first place, but time was delayed, so that was the end of it.

‘It’s good for us.’

The school said they would give out two first place prizes.

“Sihyeon.”

When it was my class’s turn to leave, Riya called me.

It’s similar to last time, but a little more calmly, holding my hand tightly. She laughed.

“Cheer up.”

A feeling to have.

At that feeling, I also smiled slightly and held her hand.

“If you win… I’ll give you another wish.”

Sowonwon again.

I thought about the bunny girl from a while ago again, but shook it out of my head.

That was good too, but…

Now, her heart itself was better than that desire.

“I’ll take first place. Definitely.”

With those words, the athletes and I lined up in the waiting line for the run.

I was the last runner, so I stood at the end and watched the race unfold.

“Just wait, my brother will give you the opportunity in the beginning.”

“Don’t lose heart.”

The first runner, Hoyeon, spoke as usual, but seemed quite nervous and smiled excessively.

I guess I do that because I know how important the first run is in running.

After answering his question, he went straight to the starting line holding the baton and got ready to run.

And as time passed.

“Let’s go!”

At the signal from the host, the running started, and the students jumped out and ran.

The signal rang and the first runner to come out was none other than Hoyeon.

“Run!!”

He clenched his teeth and started running, moving his feet like crazy.

Just by looking at it, I felt like I was mortal.

‘Did you also show the video to Ha-ryeong?’

When I think about it that way, I understand why that guy runs so desperately.

Even just me…

Just thinking about Riya watching makes me want to run.

Our class was fast.

So much so that I almost never miss out on first place throughout the run.

However, the gap with second place did not widen much. Even a momentary mistake or a slight difference in skill is enough to result in a defeat.

And in the sequence right before me.

“Reverse this?”

The athlete who was running in second place turned the tables.

It’s a very small gap, but anyone can see that the difference between the two is reversed.

‘I pass it on.’

Pass it over.

I pass it on unconditionally. And take first place.

After thinking that, I held on tightly to the baton in my hand.

I just ran straight ahead.

“Sihyeon. Cheer up!”

Riya’s voice is small but clearly heard.

Although the voice was very small, this place was so noisy.

There was no way I couldn’t hear her voice.

‘Run.’

Her voice was the signal.

I ran like crazy, straining my legs. The feeling of running stronger than when the player was selected.

After turning the corner, the final straight course unfolds.

As soon as I entered there, I kept my eyes on the ground and ran with only one thought in mind.

Crossed the finish line.

“The winner is… Class 2!”

Very small difference.

The distance was so short that even if you were late by just one second, you would be defeated.

With that difference in mind, I crossed the white finish line and came in first place.

Boom, boom, boom!!

My heart was beating fast from the excitement of winning first place.

The happiness of winning first place, the excitement of turning things around, and the good feeling of keeping my word to Riya.

“Sihyeon, thank you for your hard work.”

After passing first place, Riya came to me while I was still.

A back hug from behind rather than from the front.

Her arms wrapped around my waist and a soft sensation pressed against my back.

For a moment I thought I could hear the heartbeat, but when I thought about it again, it didn’t matter.

Because now I know.

‘I like Riya.’

I liked Riya.