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dripping-.

I knocked politely, opened the door slightly, and looked inside.

If there are other students receiving treatment, it would be better to come later.

Isn’t there any?

Fortunately, there was no one in the infirmary.

Except for Chae Yeon-hee.

I stepped into the infirmary with peace of mind and naturally sat down next to Chae Yeon-hee.

Wouldn’t it be okay to call this my permanent seat?

The other students are told to sit comfortably on the bed, and I am going to use this exclusively.

No, no.

If that’s the case, I should make the bed exclusive for Chae Yeon-hee and me and give her a chair.

Because the infirmary bed will likely be used often.

“Seo, Seoha, are you here…?”

Chae Yeon-hee’s voice was full of tension.

It seems like the confidence I showed in the game yesterday doesn’t have any effect on reality.

“Yes, I’m here. Did you enjoy the game yesterday?”

“Huh?”

When the topic of games came up, Chae Yeon-hee opened her eyes wide in surprise.

Did you ever think that playing games together was a date?

Since we picked mushrooms and cut down trees together in the game, I think Chae Yeon-hee would be able to think that way.

Of course, I thought the same as her.

Even though it wasn’t reality, it’s true that we shared and enjoyed time together.

“Ugh… . Ah, that was fun… .”

Chae Yeon-hee spoke in a very quiet voice.

Suddenly, her face turned red and she was on the verge of bursting.

If someone saw me like this right now, they would probably wonder what kind of relationship we have.

I wonder if the two of them are dating.

‘We’re not that close yet.’

Well, I guess that will happen sooner or later.

Honestly, it feels like I’ve almost reached the point now.

“But I really didn’t know you were ranked #1. You’re amazing.”

“It’s not that great… It just happened somehow.”

“Hey, there’s no way you could become number 1 by accident. You must have worked that hard.”

“It’s really nothing special… . It’s just a game, so it’s not something to brag about… .”

If being insecure is typical of her, then it is typical of her, but honestly, I didn’t like it very much.

I guess I need to boost my self-esteem a bit on this date.

If you put on some makeup and wear nice clothes, you’ll feel something.

By the way.

‘Your complexion is a bit brighter today.’

Just yesterday it was a really big deal.

The dark circles under my eyes have gotten darker, and my face has a yellowish tint overall.

I was so worried that I might actually collapse.

But her condition now is much better than yesterday.

It seems like going to bed early and not playing games until late last night helped.

“Teacher.”

“Yes, yes?”

“Did you sleep well last night?”

“Oh, yes. I think it’s been a long time since I’ve had a good night’s sleep.”

“Then, would you like to make a promise with me?”

“What promise…?”

“I try not to play games too late. Honestly, it didn’t look so good until yesterday that I was worried.”

Of course, it will not be an easy choice.

For her, games are almost like life.

It doesn’t really matter if I get rejected.

Just letting her know that I care meant a lot, and if it made her care even a little, that was enough for me.

“Promise… I’ll try my best… .”

“Really?”

“Then, instead, Seo-ha, please play games with us often in the future.”

Chae Yeon-hee, who blurted out her words naturally, realized belatedly what she had said and covered her mouth with both hands.

But covering one’s mouth does not take back what has already been said.

At her very cute reaction, I somehow managed to suppress the corners of my lips from twitching as I answered.

“Of course. I’ll do it often, if not every day. Rather, shouldn’t I be the one asking for it? I’m being bullied by the number one ranking member?”

“Thank you… .”

Her sudden gratitude made me burst out laughing.

It’s so cute I could die.

So much so that I want to lock the door to the infirmary right now.

Anyway, I got a promise that wasn’t a promise, so now it seems like we should talk about reality, not games.

“Which time is best for you this weekend, Saturday or Sunday?”

“It doesn’t really matter, but if I had to choose, it would be Sunday… .”

“Then let’s have dinner together on Sunday. Oh, by the way, since you said you had nothing to wear before, let’s go shopping together since we’re already meeting.”

“ City, eating and shopping?!”

“Yes, I told you yesterday.”

Surely you won’t pretend not to hear that?

Then I might just lock the door to the infirmary and torment you until you remember.

But unfortunately, what I wished for did not happen.

“shi, I heard about the meal, but I didn’t hear about the shopping… .”

I wish I hadn’t remembered.

Even so, it was only a matter of whether I ate it a little early or a little late, but I couldn’t help but feel regretful.

“You don’t like going shopping with me?”

“It’s not that I hate it… .”

“Okay, then. Let’s go shopping and eating.”

To my words, Chae Yeon-hee simply nodded silently.

It would be nice if he could show half of the confidence he showed in the game.

Well, then it wouldn’t be Chae Yeon-hee.

After that, I continued talking with Chae Yeon-hee and returned to class on time.

As I sat down, Ha Yu-jin poked my thigh next to me.

“Where have you been?”

“Health Center.”

“Why? Where does it hurt?”

“No, that’s not it. The health teacher is a ranker in the game I play, so she asked me about this and that.”

“If you’re a health teacher, you have dark circles under your eyes and are a bit gloomy… ?”

Of course, that’s not wrong, but it’s not a very pleasant thing to hear either.

We’re going to climb into bed together someday, so we should be close.

In that sense, I gently stroked Ha Yu-jin’s thigh.

Anyway, it’s in the back row and it’s hidden by the desk, so other people won’t be able to see it.

Even if you show it, it doesn’t really matter.

“What, what are you doing… .”

Ha Yu-jin lowered her voice for no reason and whispered in his ear.

I ignored him and slid my hand inside her thigh.

“Oh, really… .”

Perhaps worried that it might be obvious, Ha Yu-jin rested her chin on the desk and pretended as if nothing had happened.

For her obedient attitude of accepting my touch without rejecting it, I decided to give her a small reward.

Knock-.

When I touched somewhere with my middle finger, Ha Yu-jin’s body flinched slightly.

“Ji, really want to die…?”

At Ha Yu-jin’s small shout mixed with a faint breath, I took my hand off my thigh.

It’s a shame, but there’s nothing I can do about it. Honestly, I don’t think I can stand it if it continues like this.

I want to develop a relationship with Chae Yeon-hee as soon as possible so that I can use the infirmary as I please.

Then you don’t have to put up with it.

That was when I ended my short but intense skinship with Ha Yu-jin.

Suddenly I felt eyes on me from the side.

When I turned my head, Yoon Aram was glaring at me with her eyes half-open.

I don’t know about other students, but from Yoon Aram’s perspective, my actions would have been completely visible.

It wouldn’t have been strange at all for her to have been jealous, since she’d seen everything from touching her thighs to her hands going up her skirt.

I reached out and took her hand.

Then, Yoon Aram put her hand on my thigh.

But, I wanted to do my first deep skinship in a situation with a good mood.

So I comforted her by patting her thighs.

By the way.

‘It would be nice to have a car when I go on a date with Chae Yeon-hee.’

That way, we can spend more time together.

Since I was planning to buy a car anyway, I should take action this time.

Then, let’s choose a car with Eugene first.

Well, I guess that would be good.

* * * * *

“Eugene, have dinner at my house.”

On the way back after finishing class, I asked Ha Yu-jin.

“Are you the kind of person who comes when I tell you to come and goes when I tell you to go?”

As always, Ha Yu-jin gave a tsundere-like, tick-tock answer.

I don’t think it’ll work out. I need to do some training before we eat dinner tonight.

“So you don’t like it?”

“I didn’t say I didn’t like it?”

“If you don’t hate it, then you like it.”

“That’s different from that!”

“So I’ll come and tell you.”

“… Just change your clothes at home.”

Why are you complaining when it’s going to end up like this?

At this point, I wonder if he’s intentionally asking me to harass him.

Then I should give you what you want.

“Then see you later.”

“Yeah.”

After sending Ha Yu-jin off, I went home first, took off my school uniform, and took a shower.

After that, I dried my hair with a towel, sat on the sofa, and turned on my laptop.

I thought it would be a good idea to look at the car a little before Ha Yu-jin came.

How much time has passed like that?

‘Why on earth isn’t this guy coming?’

Didn’t you clearly say you were just going to change clothes?

But why does it take so long?

That’s when I started to get so dissatisfied.

Ding dong-.

The doorbell rang.

I opened the front door right away.

“Sorry, I’m a little late.”

Ha Yu-jin came into the house handing over an apple.

She had her hair styled with her hair gathered to one side and swept forward.

A common behavior among married women in subculture.

I’m not sure if it was intentional, but that hairstyle exposed one side of her neck, giving her a rather alluring look.

“Lee, Lee Seo-ha?”

I buried my face in Ha Yu-jin’s exposed neck before she even took off her shoes.

And then, lightly, pecked her lips.

Judging by the refreshing blueberry scent wafting in, it looks like she just took a shower.

‘I guess it’s safe to say that he’s determined.’

It seemed like I wasn’t the only one who had high expectations.