episode_0104

“Hmm, hmm.”

Choi Yi-seo glances at his watch while clearing his throat awkwardly.

An elegant wristwatch that I don’t normally wear, a navy blue coat and white blouse that I asked Minji to coordinate.

She, dressed to the nines, was scratching her cheek in embarrassment.

There were men who showed interest in her, but they couldn’t even muster up the courage to talk to her because of her openly promising appearance.

“Whoa.”

Kim Woo-jin leaves for Gold One tomorrow.

She wanted to go together, but she couldn’t because Choi Yi-seo had work to do here during the vacation.

Then she had no choice but to be separated for two months.

Choi Yi-seo mustered up her courage and asked her out on a date today.

To be honest, she was a little shy at first, but now that she’s done, she’s done well and she praises herself.

Even though there was still some time left before her appointment, she felt strangely excited to the point where it was a bit strange.

‘Well, we used to go together often.’

It’s not like we’ve ever met separately like this outside of school, but I’m excited.

Choi Yi-seo once again realized that she really liked Kim Woo-jin.

“hmm?”

At that time, I heard Kim Woo-jin’s voice from behind me. She turned her body to smile and welcome the person she had promised, who had arrived earlier than expected.

“… … what?”

Isn’t Kim Woo-jin standing there, dressed roughly in black sportswear?

“Huh?”

The important thing is that Kim Woo-jin himself is also embarrassed. We were looking at each other and deciding what to say, wondering what kind of situation this was.

Kim Woo-jin was the first to speak.

“Woah, didn’t you call me to work out?”

Oh no.

I guess that’s how she understood that she was embarrassed and asked to meet first.

It was Choi Yi-seo who was always into exercise, and she often tempted Kim Woo-jin and called him out like that.

In the end, it seemed like she would be in tears that her usual behavior had created such an illusion, but she forced a smile and said,

“I told you wrong.”

“… … “Hold on, I’ll just change her clothes and come back soon.”

Kim Woo-jin, who realized for what purpose she had called her, told her to quickly change her clothes and tried to go back the way she came, but Choi Yi-seo shook her head and grabbed Kim Woo-jin.

“No no! “It’s okay to just stay like that!”

“Sorry.”

“Why are you apologizing? My, I made a mistake! That’s right, we’re not dating yet… … .”

His voice became quieter, probably because he was a little sad about what he said. Yiseo Choi began to wiggle her hands and felt weaker than usual.

Kim Woo-jin, who was seeing Choi Yi-seo like that, urgently came up with a reason.

“ah! “If it’s okay, can you come with me to buy clothes?”

“clothes… … ?”

“huh! “I’m going to Gold One tomorrow, but I don’t have any clothes, so I’m going to buy some.”

At Kim Woo-jin’s kind of considerate suggestion, Choi Yi-seo looked at him blankly and a smile appeared on his lips.

“You’re going tomorrow, haven’t you bought clothes yet?”

Carefully walking sideways, arms crossed.

In a much softer atmosphere, the two began walking down the street.

“You’re tall.”

Seeing Kim Woo-jin wearing her clothes, Choi Yi-seo smiled with sincere satisfaction.

She knew that there were many good-looking people around her, like Ahn Hyun-ho, Han Kang, and Jung Chan-woo, but Choi Yi-seo still thought that Kim Woo-jin was the coolest.

No matter what Minji, who lives with me, said, it was a lie.

“Hmm, that’s awkward.”

Although it may not be his first time coming to a clothing store with a woman, Kim Woo-jin feels uncomfortable for no reason.

At first, I thought it was just an awkward clothing store, but when I remembered that his ex-girlfriend and friend Oh Yun-ji was interested in clothing, I felt a strange sense of jealousy.

Probably, the two of them would often come here and pick out clothes.

‘…….’

Suddenly, a question arose in Choi Yi-seo’s mind: Is it right for her to be doing this?

Even though she had already broken up, she saw herself doing this to her friend’s ex-boyfriend.

It suddenly felt reprehensible, but also ethically wrong… … Let’s reach the realization that we have been putting off until now.

Choi Yi-seo’s emotions, which had been pounding just now, had calmed down a bit, so she calmed down.

Tuk.

She lightly places her hand on Kim Woo-jin’s chest, who is wearing a brown coat. Then, while tapping, Choi Yi-seo smiled bitterly.

“Shall we go?”

“… … okay.”

Although Choi Yi-seo also knew that Kim Woo-jin had also noticed her sudden change in mood.

Because hiding these feelings was not as easy as she thought.

She just wanted to let her time take its course.

She also went shopping.

She also ate.

She also saw a movie.

It was a more enjoyable time than I thought. If these two really started dating, wouldn’t this kind of time continue every day?

It was a happy time for Choi Yi-seo, to the point where she was worried that she would end up making a fool of herself.

There were situations where Kim Woo-jin’s sexual desire and reason were in conflict, and even this was quite impressive.

But even so, the pain that settled in her chest was not relieved as easily as she thought.

We met in the morning, but the sky had already become dark.

I thought about asking her to drink, but I felt like that would reveal her jealousy and ugliness that had sunk deep in her heart.

So she was so scared.

“I’ll just leave.”

Yiseo Choi waved her hand and greeted her in front of her own house. Now, if she leaves for Gold One, I won’t see her for two months.

So she wanted to say something memorable.

What actually came out of her mouth was an incredibly dry greeting.

‘Ah, why are you like this today?’

I wasn’t thinking about that at her clothing store earlier. After a day, she would be able to get her feelings back together again, but it was a little difficult now.

“Okay, go in. Have a nice vacation.”

Kim Woo-jin also notices that Choi Yi-seo is strange today and lets her go with a small smile.

She won’t see her for another two months, but on the other hand, it’s only two months.

There was no way their friendship would be shaken or their relationship would change radically in just that moment.

But, if I had to express it.

Identity.

Yes, it will stagnate.

Choi Yi-seo, who felt scared for a moment, stopped walking, but the timing was unfortunate.

Ugh!

A cell phone is ringing.

After realizing that it was hers, Choi Yi-seo quickly took out her cell phone and was shocked when she saw the name that had been called.

Yunji –

It was a call from Yunji, a friend from high school and whom I had not been in contact with for a while.

“what’s the matter?”

When Kim Woo-jin, who was worried because he looked at the cell phone and was so surprised, approached him, he hid the cell phone at a late pace.

Kim Woo-jin must have already seen the name written on his cell phone, and his expression became distorted as he gestured with his hand.

“Can you accept it… … “Is there one?”

It was difficult to read what Kim Woo-jin’s feelings were as he carefully asked.

Is that anger or longing?

Yiseo Choi was like a shrimp stuck between her whales, unable to do anything and just cautiously answered the phone.

Is it here? long time no see.

Oh Yun-ji’s voice was the same as usual. It’s no different than when I was in high school.

To put it in a good way, he had the leadership to lead people, but to put it in a bad way, he was somewhat self-righteous.

“What did you call about?”

Let’s get straight to the point.

Choi Yi-seo’s mind wasn’t that relaxed right now to say her meaningless, superficial words.

It may seem a bit cold, but Oh Yoon-ji gets to the point without much reaction.

She was on vacation this time, right? Can you come with Minji to help me?

“… … “You want help?”

Yes, it’s easier to think of it as a part-time job. It won’t take much time. It’s not that big of a deal.

“I’ll think about it. “I have to talk to Minji since I’m outside.”

Okay, think positively. Because it’s not a bad thing.

After saying that, Oh Yun-ji hung up. The fact that they really only had things to say to each other was more like the original two people.

Choi Yi-seo’s worries. Her young eyes carefully turn to Kim Woo-jin.

“…….”

When she saw Kim Woo-jin, who was biting his lip and clenching his fists and suffering more than she thought, she was hugging him tightly without realizing it.

“Gwae, it’s okay! “I didn’t know you were there, so you just talked to me about work and hung up.”

“know.”

Kim Woo-jin’s drooping voice.

It was the first time he had looked so vulnerable, and it also showed how heavily the woman named Oh Yun-ji was sitting within him.

“just.”

A bitter breath flows out.

Kim Woo-jin’s voice, full of regret and pain, was weak.

“Living well… … Well, it seems like something.”

Unlike myself, who is still having a hard time, and therefore unlike myself, who receives attention from many women but rejects it.

Oh Yun-ji’s words that she was working diligently made Kim Woo-jin feel many complex emotions.

“… … “I’ll go, I had fun today.”

Kim Woo-jin, who gently pushed Choi Yi-seo in his arms, slowly turned his body.

Last day before going to Gold One Hotel.

In many ways, it could be said to have been an impressive day for Kim Woo-jin.

Crack.

“Whoa.”

I have to wake up early to catch the bus to Gold One Hotel tomorrow.

No matter how much beer I drank, I couldn’t sleep. The moment I was about to open the next can, regretting that I should have bought stronger alcohol.

smart.

A knocking sound was heard from outside.

I checked the time on my phone and it was already 0 o’clock. I wonder if there are any special guests coming right now, so I head to the door and ask.

“who are you?”

“it’s me.”

“… … Choi Yi-seo?”

Choi Yi-seo suddenly returns.

When I opened the door, my cheeks were stained red because it was very cold outside.

She was holding large paper bags in both hands, and while handing me one of them, Yiseo Choi strode inside.

“Ah, it’s cold. Was she drinking alone?”

I was worried because Choi Yi-seo was feeling strangely down at her clothing store earlier, but now she feels better again.

I answered her light voice while checking the paper bag.

“Is it just because you’re a little distraught?”

What’s inside is wine and a small cake. It seemed like he had bought it at a convenience store.

“What are you doing to get in the Christmas mood?”

When I asked with a smile because the Christmas season was slowly approaching, Iseo Choi sighed as she took off her coat.

“It’s my birthday today.”

“……?!”

“You tomorrow… … No, it’s today. “Anyway, I met you a day early because I said I was going to Gold One today.”

She had no idea.

Because I’m not the type of person to celebrate things like birthdays.

“I thought you were drinking quietly for no reason, so I just came. “Minji threw me a surprise party and I came here to say I was sorry.”

“…….”

“Sit down quickly.”

Now, I sit down along with Choi Yi-seo, who sits down as if she were at home.

An opener was also included, so I opened it cleanly without making a mistake like last time.

‘last time?’

When was that time?

I don’t know if it’s because I drank beer or because my memory is blurry.

I look at Choi Yi-seo while sipping wine that was poured into a beer glass instead of a wine glass.

As I watched her smile as she took a bite of the cake and said it was delicious, I felt like the worries she had been having were relieved a little.

“thank you.”

I honestly expressed my gratitude to Choi Yi-seo.

“yes?”

Choi Yi-seo stared at me with a fork in her mouth and held out her beer glass, pretending not to hear me.

We clinked our glasses together and took a sip of wine. Even though it was a convenience store wine, it was quite delicious, perhaps because it was expensive.

“Wow, it’s coming right away.”

I drank beer just now, and I’m not good at wine.

I feel dizzy and look at Choi Yi-seo. The sight of them eating cake and wine alternately, as if they were addicted to something, makes you wonder if they were hungry.

“Hey, are you going to eat this and sleep?”

When I asked in an awkward mood, Choi Yi-seo simply nodded without saying anything.

There was another paper bag earlier, and he probably brought his own clothes or toiletries there.

“I didn’t even know that growing up was scary to men.”

That’s what I’m saying, but honestly, I wasn’t in the mood today.

The tone of my voice was shaking because I felt like I was drunk, and because last time, Choi Yi-seo refused to use a condom.

‘Honestly, there is.’

Last time I bought a box of condoms at an adult product store, I had some.

“That’s too bad, I should have bought condoms.”

He pretends it doesn’t exist and mutters it slyly.

You’re acting like you’re in the same situation as last time and that you stumbled and gave up.

Tuk.

A small square box on the table.

The moment I realize that it came from Choi Yi-seo’s pocket and that it is a condom.

I looked at her suddenly, feeling the red intoxication that had been on her disappear.

Yiseo Choi was holding a fork in her mouth and was deliberately avoiding my gaze.

Her face was red with embarrassment, and she was silently sending out her signal.

‘Oh right.’

And now, she remembered the time she made a mistake while pouring wine.

At Seo Ye-rin’s house, it was the very day she was with that guy.