episode_0178

“Well, I don’t have any interest in dating a shitty dog. If you like it that much, take him with you.”

He changed the direction of his compassion and poured out sharp words to Baek Seo-yeon.

“They suit each other pretty well. Their standards seem to match perfectly. Hey, Cheon Ha-rin. Why don’t you introduce Baek Seo-yeon to your older brother? Stop messing with strict people. ”

“I already have a fiancé whom I love. Even if you are Min-ha, I hope you will refrain from saying such things. It would be rude not only to me but also to him.”

“That’s right! That’s too harsh. What kind of uncivilized behavior is that in the student council!”

Choi I-re jumped up from his seat and took Baek Seo-yeon’s side and shouted at her. As if he was using her as a signal, the students sitting on both sides also started shouting and cursing at each other.

The student council meeting room, once full of dignity and authority, quickly became a scene of chaos.

‘Wow, wow… ‘

Jin Ye-seo, who was sitting next to Baek Seo-yeon, glanced around and checked her out.

If it were her old self, she would have thought that the poisonous compassionate woman was ignoring Baek Seo-yeon who was offering sincere advice.

Maybe he’s mixed in there and participating in the fight more actively than anyone else.

But perhaps because she had been hiding behind the tree that day and had overheard the conversation, she was now seeing a sight she had never seen before.

Jin Ye-seo could see Baek Seo-yeon’s fist clenched and shaking under the table. Her reddened skin made it clear to her what was happening.

That Baek Seo-yeon, who is kind and elegant to everyone, actually feels genuine disgust and anger towards Yeon Min-ha.

“Ha, with all that barking going on… ”

She held back a pitiful cynicism. She ignored the chattering student council members and glared at Baek Seo-yeon again.

“Dear fiancee? Hey, Baek Seo-yeon. You’re really funny. Aren’t you the one who’s being rude? Say it yourself. Why are you touching someone else’s stuff when you have a fiancee? Huh?”

“What a pity! What are you talking about now!”

“Are you just going to say whatever you want now? Seoyeon, this won’t do. I’m requesting formal disciplinary action for defamation… ”

Most of the student council members who were close to Baek Seo-yeon didn’t seem to listen to anything Yeon Min-ha said. However, Jin Ye-seo was able to see it this time as well.

The moment when the words ‘someone else’s’ came out of Yeonminha’s mouth.

Baek Seo-yeon’s nails dug into the soft flesh that was tightly held, dripping blood.

“Why don’t you say something? Or should I say something? It seems like they don’t know anything… ”

“Stop, stop, stop!!”

Just as Yeonmin-ha was about to shoot a stern look at Baek Seo-yeon, who was still smiling faintly, someone’s loud voice echoed throughout the conference room.

The one who put an end to the seemingly never-ending fight was, surprisingly, the student council president.

“… ”

There was a moment of silence in the conference room. He glared at the student council president who was interrupted, as if he were looking at an enemy. The bespectacled man, who realized belatedly what he had done, turned pale.

“Oh, stop it… ”

The chairman, who barely avoided eye contact, opened his mouth in a crawling voice.

“Cheon, Cheon Ha-rin, Young-ae. That kind of reporting is difficult. Reporting unauthorized violence on campus requires clear testimony from a third party, not the person involved. Even if you get punished for false accusation, it is an act for which there is nothing to say… ”

And then he fumbled around without even looking at Yeonminha.

“Yeon, Yeon, Yeon, Yeonminha Yeongae. It is absolutely unacceptable to call your classmates by such derogatory names. This is a violation of school rules and can be punished… ”

“Huh?”

“Eek, but this time, I will leave both of you out at the chairman’s discretion. Then, that’s the end of today’s meeting… ”

But with one small gesture of compassion, such as clenching his fist, he left the student council room without even finishing his sentence and disappeared without a trace.

Yeon Min-ha also got up from her seat and left the student council room. Before leaving the room, she did not forget to glare at Baek Seo-yeon with hatred.

The meeting quickly became a dead end.

“Yeseo, are you okay?”

“Yes, yes?”

Jin Ye-seo, who had been sitting blankly, almost bit her tongue at the sudden voice. Baek Seo-yeon’s face, looking at her, was filled with genuine worry.

“Are you really surprised…? I’m sorry. For acting like this in front of my juniors… ”

“I… No… ”

“What’s the point of being sorry? What’s disgraceful is what Yeonmin-ha did.”

Choi I-re, who was finishing up her speech, answered on Jin Ye-seo’s behalf.

“Should I go first?”

“Is something wrong?”

“Before the social gathering, I need to establish some discipline for the leaders. Then, see you tomorrow.”

Following Choi I-re, the other executives also left one after another. Soon, only Jin Ye-seo and Baek Seo-yeon were left in the student council room.

“Iredo is really working hard… ”

“That’s right. I, but, sis.”

“Huh? Why?”

Baek Seo-yeon tilted her head with a puzzled expression. Jin Ye-seo swallowed hard and glanced at her with a question.

“Is your fiancé coming to this social gathering?”

“… No.”

Baek Seo-yeon’s eyes, shaking her head, were filled with loneliness.

“I’m busy with work… I don’t think I can come this time… ”

It was a gloomy voice that was impossible to imagine being made up. Jin Ye-seo became even more confused by this.

“I can’t help it. And I’m also busy running the club… ”

Soon, Baek Seo-yeon changed the subject as if trying to force herself to be cheerful.

“I’ll definitely go and visit, too. As long as I don’t bother you while you’re busy… ”

“Haha, thank you so much for your words… ”

“Hehehe… ”

“But… How is Yeseo these days…?”

“Yes, yes?”

But at Baek Seo-yeon’s sudden question, her heart, which had been laughing, suddenly sank.

“What, what is this…?”

“I was wondering if it was okay. That… ”

Baek Seo-yeon trailed off like she was in trouble. She also knew that Jin Ye-seo was in a situation where she had to be forced into an engagement. She had already offered her words of comfort several times.

“Is there really nothing I can do to help you…?”

“It’s okay, sis. It’s my job… ”

However, Jin Ye-seo always refused her help. Of course, she did not want to bother her older sister, but there was another reason that was more important.

Even now, her heart was seething with a sense of betrayal.

“But… ”

Baek Seo-yeon’s eyes looking at Jin Ye-seo were filled with only sincere worry.

‘ah…’

And Jin Ye-seo was finally able to realize the strong friendship that had developed between her and Baek Seo-yeon. A strength that could not be shaken by just one man.

‘As expected… my decision was right.’

Jin Ye-seo thought that her past decision was extremely wise. Unlike herself who was sincere, to Baek Seo-yeon, that man was just a deviation and a passing flirtation. After all, she was the older sister who cared so much for her fiancé.

Of course, that doesn’t mean we should hand over that innocent and naive man to the evil Yeonminha.

She stops that perfect Baek Seo-yeon from committing adultery. She also saves the man from the clutches of the wicked woman.

There is only one person who can carry this heavy burden.

It was just me.

“… Me, sister.”

Jin Ye-seo, who had made up her mind, finally opened her mouth. Her voice was trembling along with her heart that was pounding so hard.

“Actually… I met someone a while ago.”

“Oh my?”

Baek Seo-yeon covered her mouth with her palm as if she had never imagined it and let out a small exclamation.

“Oh my god… Yeseo…?”

“Well… somehow… it ended up like that… heh… ”

Jin Ye-seo couldn’t bear to look her in the eye.

“We’re still keeping it a secret, but… I’m planning on introducing you to my mom soon… So don’t worry too much about that.”

“Oh my, that’s great. That’s really great… ”

Baek Seo-yeon’s voice, full of joy, brought even more distress to Jin Ye-seo. She broke out in a cold sweat, as if she had committed a great mistake.

‘… Okay. That’s it…’

Of course, that didn’t mean I would ever give up on men.

“Hee… I’ll definitely introduce you later.”

“Haha, I’m looking forward to it. I’m really curious too… ”

Baek Seo-yeon nodded as if she had finally let go of her worries.

In the meantime.

The door suddenly opened and an unexpected guest barged into the student council room.

“Seoyeon? Are you still here?”

“Yuri?”

Refreshing like a peach. A school girl with a charming teardrop mole under her eye. Because of her pure personality, Choi I-re, who goes around with her, often teases her by saying that her head is a flower garden.

Yuri Kwon, a second-year student, approached me, waving her hand.

“There was an example too?”

“Hello… Senior Yuri. No, Unnie… What brings you here… ”

“Hehehe, it’s nothing, I just wanted to talk to Seoyeon for a moment.”

However, Jin Ye-seo felt that Kwon Yu-ri was even more annoying today. If she brought up the topic of her ‘boyfriend’ like last time, she felt like she wouldn’t be able to maintain her sanity anymore. Even if it was just a joke.

Baek Seo-yeon smiled faintly as she watched Jin Ye-seo hesitate. It seemed as if she would definitely keep the secret.

Only then did Jin Ye-seo feel a little more at ease and hesitantly left the place.

“Oh, is that so? Then I will go first… ”

“Goodbye~”

“Goodbye, Yeseo. Let’s talk again next time.”

-widely.

Jin Ye-seo let out a deep sigh as she left the student council room.

“Hoo… ”

Then he glanced away and turned his head.

The windows of the student council room facing the hallway dimly reflected the scenery and sounds inside.

-So this time…

-What? No…

-Just looking… I wonder who’s up for sale…

She was able to catch a glimpse of the last scene in the conference room. Kwon Yuri, who was whispering and then smiling sinisterly. Baek Seo-yeon, who was looking around anxiously with a startled face.

Perhaps because of the afternoon sunlight, a faint blush had bloomed on her face like a flower of passion.

***

Yeonmin-ha, who was heading to the dormitory, had an ominous aura the whole time. Even those who would do anything to find a social partner couldn’t bring themselves to talk to her until the very end.

When I returned to the dorm, I could already feel someone’s presence.

“Senior?”

A man who was coming down the stairs from the second floor greeted her with a greeting.

“Did something happen? Why is your expression… ”

“… ”

Instead of speaking compassionate words, she glared at him with eyes full of sorrow. Then she stretched out both arms in front of her and sent a silent signal.

“I’m on my way back from training… I haven’t washed up yet.”

“… ”

“Oh my… ”

The boy let out a sigh of resignation as Yeonmin-ha’s gaze grew more and more fierce.

As he walked closer, she put her head into his arms as if she was being held in pity.

A stimulating scent that made my body tingle and shiver seeped into me along with my breath. I hugged him even more with compassion and rubbed my head.

“… Stroke me.”

“… ”

He also faithfully complied with the subsequent request. The feeling of his heavy palm on my hair gave me a sense of utmost stability.

He often relieved the stress he received from the student council in this way. At first, the male student was very awkward, but now it seemed to have become a daily routine for him.

Of course, just because we hugged each other every day doesn’t mean something happened every day.

“Are you feeling better?”

“Yeah.”

The boy who had been playing with her hair for a while hesitated and spoke.

“I heard you are planning to run a small group meeting during this social gathering.”

“Oh, how did you know?”

Yeonmin-ha, who had been nodding while buried in his arms, looked up at him in surprise.

“I saw the list posted.”

“That… Sorry. I didn’t mean to hide it… ”

Yeonmin-ha avoided his gaze as if embarrassed.

“I’m a little embarrassed… I don’t think many people will come… ”

“Well.”

The boy expressed his denial by beating around the bush to Yeonminha’s words.

“Maybe it’s busier than you think. Wouldn’t it be better to prepare thoroughly if you’re going to do it?”

“If you do that… ”

Only then did he nod his head in pity. He didn’t really think his words were credible. He knew the current situation of the communists better than anyone else.

Rather, I liked the fact that I was comforted.

Only later, when I felt pity, could I sense that his expression was different than usual.

“Why?”

“… ”

The man seemed to be pondering something. She could also sense his complex agony. Hesitation, impatience, regret?

‘… Is it because you think you have to stay away from me the whole time?’

There was only one reason that came to Yeonminha’s mind. At this, a smile slowly appeared on her lips.

“… Hmm, okay.”

“I said that, resisting the urge to pat his pitying head.

“Just because you’re in charge of the meeting doesn’t mean you’re stuck there all the time. You do have some free time, even if it’s not much.”

“… ”

“Well, of course I’m a bit busy. But if you want, I can give you some guidance… ?”

“… ”

“I knew you would do that, so I made some plans. But you don’t have to be too touched. I’m just helping you out as a senior… ”

“… ”

“Anyway… What are you going to do if it’s not me… ”

“Me, senior.”

“Huh?”

“I’m sorry.”

“Why, why? Why are you suddenly sorry…?”

The boy’s voice still contained a hint of difficulty.

“I think it’ll be a bit difficult to go with my senior this time.”