episode_0071

When the movie ended, the only thing that remained in our memories was each other’s embrace.

In my memory, only her sweet scent and soft touch remained, and she must have only thought about me.

“How was the movie?”

I asked, knowing she wasn’t paying attention to the movie.

“You… did that to me earlier… and you’re saying that now…?”

She glared at me with a very flushed face.

“What are you doing? I’m not sure.”

“Don’t let go of your words…! You just got on my leg…”

“On the leg, what.”

Instead of interrupting her, I let her say more.

“…I don’t know!”

She broke down and strode forward.

I burst out laughing.

“Let’s go together!”

I admired her back for a moment, then walked quickly and caught up with her.

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We left the place full of artifacts and went outside.

I saw many street vendors on the street, and when I saw places selling trinkets, a good idea occurred to me.

“Senior, stop by there.”

“Huh? Where?”

“Hey, they sell accessories.”

“What are you going to buy…?”

“I should go and see it.”

I took her with me and headed to the store.

The store owner welcomed us kindly.

‘hmm…’

There were a variety of accessories lined up on the shelves.

Necklaces, headbands, earrings, hairpins, chokers, bracelets, and even rings.

Among them, the ones I was eyeing were earrings and a choker.

First of all, earrings.

At the academy, it was allowed to decorate oneself with other accessories and in various ways.

From the beginning, there was a growing trend of emphasizing freedom and individuality in high schools, including the liberalization of hair.

The leadership team also intervenes only in cases of minimal discipline, such as being late or not wearing school uniform.

However, it is true that it is not received very well.

The academies in this world are institutions that are a proper combination of high schools and universities.

No matter how much freedom is emphasized, isn’t there a line that is appropriate for the social atmosphere?

Accessories such as earrings and piercings… are roughly similar to or slightly less effective than dyeing your hair blonde.

It’s not prohibited in the school rules, but it feels a bit… odd to do it.

It would be appropriate to express it as a minor deviation.

And, I am imposing constant deviations in my attack on her.

And, a choker.

This is… personal preference.

I wanted to see the hard, cold leader of the leading department go to meet my boyfriend while wearing the choker I bought him, or leave his boyfriend behind to see me.

Since it is an accessory that feels similar to a leash, it is nice to feel a sense of ownership and conquest just by looking at it being worn.

She will also feel my influence even if she is somewhere else, so I can see it as a great accessory that helps in both my enjoyment and build-up.

She was quietly looking at the accessories next to me.

Among the many types, what caught my eye was a simple black choker and small cross-shaped earrings.

I picked them each up.

“Why is that?”

Jeong Ye-rin was puzzled.

“I want to give it to you.”

“Huh…?”

“I told you so. There are many things to be thankful for. Listen to my story – ”

He moved closer to her ear and whispered.

“I gave you my leg earlier.”

“Hey!”

Yerin Jeong blushed.

It seems as if he is ashamed of himself for not resisting, or as if he regrets what happened earlier.

“Anyway.. it’s a gift. Wear it well.”

“Earrings are okay, but… what is a choker?”

“Why is that?”

“Is this a gift you gave me as a thank you…? Don’t you just want to see me kick it?”

“It’s not like that either.”

I nodded calmly.

“What… why are you so shameless?”

“It doesn’t cost any money anyway, so I just take it. It’s better if you wear it later.”

I smiled at the bewildered woman and went straight to the checkout.

The calculation was completed in an instant. The accessories weren’t that expensive, so it wasn’t too much of a burden on my financial situation.

“Here.”

“…I won’t kick it.”

“Still, since you already bought it, just take it.”

“…”

She stretched out her hand without saying anything.

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After eating together until dinner, we parted ways not too late.

Before we parted ways, she took a picture and didn’t forget to add me to her album.

The date was over, but today was the day where we made the most progress so far.

Both in terms of skinship and mental distance.

By appropriately inserting a story that contradicts the appearance, showing a weak side, it shows that there is a side that is contrary to preconceptions.

Now you will care about yourself a little more than before, and you will think about yourself a little more even when you are alone.

-Wow

purple.

The phone call came right away.

The time is now… around 10 p.m.

I was supposed to meet Jeong Ye-eun in an hour, so I hadn’t fallen asleep yet, but I would have been talking on the phone with her.

“Hello?”

[it’s me.]

“Yes, senior. What’s going on?”

[….just. By Bored.]

Perhaps, the story I told you earlier still resonates with you.

Why not get straight to the point? I guess I’ll just start with a small talk.

“Hmm… How was today?”

[Just, well… it was okay.]

“Next time we meet, don’t you plan on wearing a skirt?”

For a moment, her answer stopped.

It seemed like I was thinking about what my intention in asking that question was in relation to my previous experience.

[….I don’t think so!]

“Surprise. Why are you yelling?”

[Ha…don’t talk nonsense. Well, what you said earlier… have you ever told anyone else…?]

“Nothing. This was the first time I told this to my senior. So, don’t go anywhere and talk like that.”

[I will not. Even if I’m a scoundrel like you – ]

“I heard you don’t like being called a scoundrel…”

[I’m sorry. It has become a habit…]

“It’s okay. Let me take a look. Still, if you keep coming back after hearing that, I think you’ll get really hurt.”

[I’m really sorry. I’ll be careful.]

“Yes.”

The build-up of past wounds is emphasized once again.

The serious mood continued until this point, and the mood changed to a lighter tone.

“If you’re sorry, I’ll see you next time wearing a skirt. A short one.”

[Hey, but that’s… Why are you wearing such short clothes for such a long time? Are you a pervert?]

“It’s because it’s a waste to cover it up. Do you know that your body is really pretty?”

[What, what – ]

She is embarrassed. I smiled and continued talking.

“Your legs are so pretty, why do you always cover them up? Ye-eun never said anything like this?”

[…If you come dressed like that, I will touch you again.]

“Of course.”

[hey!]

“Quukkeut…”

I let out the laughter I was holding in, and she waited for me to stop laughing.

“I’ll just hang up. I have to get ready to go out again soon.”

[now?]

“I decided to go for a walk with Yeeun.”

[Really…?]

“Yes. We will send it back to you safely, so don’t worry too much.”

[..hang up.]

Twauk, the phone was hung up.

When I checked the screen, I saw several missed calls from Jeong Ye-eun.

I called her right away.

**

Jeong Ye-eun lent her older sister clothes and was spending time lying in bed.

It’s been a while since I’ve been alone, and when I go out on the sofa and binge-watch dramas on TV or watch a movie, time passes by in an instant.

Just like that, the day passed and night came.

Jeong Ye-rin returned home with something in her hand.

“Ah, sister! I’m here? What is that in your hand?”

“Ah… it’s no big deal.”

“Really? How was your date with Haram oppa?”

“It was good, well. Haha…”

She seemed to be hiding something.

‘what…?’

The sense of discomfort I had been feeling since last time was still felt today.

Jeong Ye-eun felt like her older sister was constantly hiding something.

However, it was just a feeling and there was no physical evidence.

I don’t even know what story is worth hiding.

“I’ll put my clothes in the laundry room.”

“Yes, okay.”

She shrugged her shoulders and headed into the room.

Because I didn’t have much time left until I promised to go for a walk with Choi Do-hyun, I didn’t want to ask a question that didn’t have a clear answer.

‘How should I dress… If I dress up too much and go out, it will feel burdensome, right? I have to wear it comfortably… and I don’t want to go out dressed casually…’

Clothes, makeup, things you want to do when you meet.

There was a lot to think about.

After such a long time had passed.

‘Ah, it’s already 10 o’clock. I should call… hehe.’

There came a time when he and she were always on the phone and spending time alone.

She called with anticipation as usual,

-I can’t answer the phone because I’m busy…

He was on the phone with someone.

‘uh….?’

It was the first time he had spoken to someone on the phone at this hour.

‘…Well, something important might have happened…’

I understood it in my head, but a strange feeling of disappointment arose.

It was disappointing as if our alone time had been taken away.

Jeong Ye-eun made several calls again and eventually waited for another call.

‘Who are you calling… I’m sure it’s not the club senior or Yoo Ji-min…?’

Just thinking about him talking on the phone and laughing with another woman over me was depressing.

When the phone finally rang again, her crying expression quickly turned into a smile.

“Hello!”