episode_0210

“Woojin, what do you think?”

Lounge on the first floor of the dormitory.

In the past, when I saw Choi Yi-seo and the first graders gathered together, I thought it was a place that had nothing to do with me.

Actually, there is no particular relationship.

It’s almost like they were dragged there by force.

“What do you think? You should do your best.”

I rest my chin and drink the sweet coffee I bought as an offering.

The reason I usually just buy iced Americano is not because I like it, but because I have no reason to drink other drinks.

This was more delicious than I expected.

What was it, dalgona latte?

It’s not too bad even for my palate who doesn’t like sweet things very much.

‘Isn’t it true, I’m just tired right now and craving sweets.’

Well, it could be something like that.

“I have a favor to ask. huh? After listening to what Minsu said last time, I heard you were a complete expert.”

“What kind of expert are you? My relationship isn’t working properly right now either.

The boy who lives in the next room.

We were in the same second year, but we talked a few times as we lived together in the dormitory.

Now he was asking me what I should do with his girlfriend.

The guy makes a sly expression and taps me on the shoulder.

“Ah, is there anyone in the dorm who doesn’t know that you’re so popular? Girls come here often. And that’s only with pretty girls.”

“Ha.”

It’s not wrong.

It’s not wrong.

I got hit by Yoo Ah-rin yesterday and almost got kicked out, so now I wonder if I’m popular.

“Please give me some advice. huh? My girlfriend has been looking at me strangely lately.”

In the end, I listened to his story and gave him some advice.

He liked it, saying it was a novel idea, but we’ll have to wait and see if it works out.

* * *

“Recently… … The kids are looking for you so much?”

On my way to my part-time job as usual.

Now that midterms are over and sports competitions are over, I am enjoying a somewhat leisurely college life.

Unexpectedly, a rather unusual ordeal came.

“Did you even talk to your senior?”

Senior Joohee is also going to work because she is on her way to work part-time.

It seemed like the story had spread quite a bit for senior Joohee, who deliberately didn’t pay attention to the kids’ business, to say something like that.

“What was it? Did I say I was a dating expert? I heard that there are people who followed the advice you gave and became good friends with their partners, and there are also people who started dating?”

“The kids who got along well just fought for a while and then made up. The people I dated liked each other from the beginning.”

I didn’t feel like I had done anything great. I just gave him some courage.

For example the first guy.

I gave him the courage to use tools during sexual intercourse.

Something like that.

After listening to it, I thought it would be okay to confess, so I told him to confess, and after weighing up what was right and wrong, I felt like I was wrong, so I told him to apologize.

That’s really the end.

“They were just telling me what they couldn’t muster up the courage to do. With something like that.”

it’s bothering.

It’s annoying and I’m really annoyed.

As the rumor continues to spread, they are now chasing away those who come to ask questions.

Because it was a quiet period with no events at school, there was a lot of talk about dating.

‘Actually, I can’t even socialize with kids.’

Since I confessed it to the three of them, I can say something like that. Anyway, isn’t a confession a confession?

The current situation itself is not that bad.

Still, I thought it would be nice to see some progress.

‘I mean, the kids got used to it before we knew it.’

As time passed, there was a possibility that things would just settle down in this lackluster relationship.

‘Should I be more proactive?’

Because I decided to step forward since Seo Ye-rin.

It seemed like there was a need to step forward clearly.

As I was thinking about my relationship instead of other people, senior Joohee, who was walking next to me, asked me a question.

“Bring me coffee?”

“Yes? ah… … .”

Come to think of it, it was like that last time too.

Because it’s not that far from the cafe where my senior works.

but.

“No, it’s okay. I’m not that tired. If you want to drink, I’ll go.”

“You don’t have to feel burdened.”

“What a burden it is to have a senior provide the coffee shuttle.”

I pass it over gently while scratching my neck.

‘It wouldn’t be a good idea to be close to a senior.’

Behaviors that may cause unnecessary misunderstanding by children should be refrained from doing as much as possible.

You need to be careful with your actions even when you are not looking.

“… … Okay, okay.”

A senior who looks strangely regretful.

But I tried my best to pretend not to notice and headed straight to the store.

* * *

Min-hee Min.

3rd year English Literature student at Gahyeon University.

I entered college a year late, so I was a year older than my classmates.

It wasn’t that strange because it was a common occurrence in college.

If you ask why it’s late.

This is because after graduating from high school, I jumped right into the job market.

My mother hasn’t been home since I was young. My father was weak and was always in bed at home.

The reason I couldn’t be hospitalized was a cliché in dramas, such as lack of hospital expenses, but in reality, it was due to a cruel reason.

There was only one reason why Minjoohee had been a delinquent student since high school.

Because of my twin brothers.

Since her father was weak, Minjoohee had to be strong as well.

Especially, due to the nature of the school, if there is an older sister or older sister who is powerful, they can spend their school days peacefully.

Shabby clothes, meals that I didn’t sign up for, old-fashioned cell phones, and a shabby appearance.

During her school days, there were some children who were looking for reasons to hate others, and Minjoohee’s younger brother and sister were truly desirable prey for them.

Because there was always an evil spirit named Minjoo-hee standing behind them as if they were crawling around.

No one could touch them.

Funny.

At that time, Minjoo-hee thought that she was taking on her father’s role and was full of confidence.

Instead of a weak father, as a strong older sister and older sister.

You just have to live.

I thought so, but

After graduating from high school, she realized that she was just a twisted woman with no powers or abilities.

Society was not as kind or one-dimensional as school, to the point where I could protect my younger siblings with both fists.

– sister?

“Oh, huh?”

Minjoo-hee, who has some time left during her part-time job, comes to her senses while talking on the phone with her younger siblings.

Why did I suddenly have that thought?

Whatever it is, Minjoohee continues talking on the phone with her younger siblings again.

My younger siblings all graduated from school.

Children working in factories were earning enough money to enroll in college.

Just like Min-hee Min.

And Minjoohee, who forced herself to start a part-time job because she wanted to support those two as much as possible.

– Are you working part-time? She said she was having a hard time because of her studies.

– What, are you still working part-time? I told you to hit that thing! We are here!

“It’s okay because there are fewer lectures in third year. Since the midterm exams are over this time, I’ll do it in my spare time.”

Minjoo-hee, hearing the voices of her younger siblings worrying about her, brought a smile to her face without realizing it.

These children were the driving force behind his life.

– Sister, at times like that, you just play. Enjoy your college life.

– So, does that make you want to go to college? When I went there, I saw my sister who was only studying part-time.

“… … .”

is it?

I guess I can’t motivate my kids.

Minjoo-hee tilted her head while putting a cigarette in her mouth.

“But everyone lives like this in college.”

– Do not lie! Doesn’t you have someone you like?

– that’s right. If you have a lover, you can persevere even when things are difficult.

– Look at how he pretends to know something about having a girlfriend at work.

– Hey, it was worse back then?!

“Do you have a lover?”

What does this mean again?

Your younger siblings already have dating experience?

Minjoo-hee was so dumbfounded that she forgot to light a cigarette, opened her mouth, and the cigarette fell out.

– Originally, love blooms regardless of money or circumstances.

– He tried so hard to ask me to date him that he liked me like this!

“… … .”

It was always nice to hear stories about my younger siblings getting along well.

but.

“It’s time for me to get to work. I’ll hang up.”

It was not a very pleasant topic for Minjoo-hee, who only thought of one person when talking about her lover or dating.

“Phew.”

Three siblings are working.

There is also death insurance money for my deceased father.

Although Minjoo-hee’s family finances were not in such dire jeopardy as when she worked at the factory.

Still, some uneasiness was still chasing her.

“Love.”

I can’t believe I was trying to date in this situation.

If you think about it, it makes no sense.

After seeing the three of them having a relationship, I became interested in that person.

Without even realizing it, interest turned into liking, and liking turned into love.

It was an unusual route, but that was the result anyway.

But Minjoo-hee gave up that thought.

Because Kim Woo-jin already had many women and was busy taking care of them.

‘It was like that today too.’

Kim Woo-jin refused to even bring him coffee.

That is how thoroughly he was drawing a line with himself.

They say they can go to work together because they are nearby, but other than that, they won’t take the time to meet each other individually.

‘It’s bitter.’

The scent of coffee in the cafe felt particularly bitter today.

Is that why?

As I worked aimlessly, time passed by without me realizing it.

Before we knew it, Minjoo-hee was walking towards the store where Kim Woo-jin worked.

Do you want to see it?

Do you want to say something?

Is there still a lump in my heart?

It seemed like it was probably all three.

If I were to be specific, I wanted to ask why they should draw such a line when they are seniors and juniors.

I wanted to say that I felt sad about keeping my distance.

That moment.

The store door opens.

The beautiful woman, who gives off the air of a mature middle-aged person but has a youthful appearance, steps out, holding back her shame.

“Take a look, Mother!”

mother?

When I hear it like that, it seems like I resemble someone I know.

The important thing is.

“Huh?”

I guess it means that I made eye contact with Kim Woo-jin, who was coming out to see off someone called his mother.

A moment of silence.

What excuse should I make?

To say that this is the road back to the dormitory, isn’t it the exact opposite of the direction of the school?

If I had known this would happen, I would have brought a cup of coffee.

“Ah, Seo, senior. haha. I guess he was just passing by.”

Kim Woo-jin smiled awkwardly and took a step back. Seeing him trying to close the door…

Okay, let’s be honest.

I suddenly felt like shit.

“No.”

thud!

Minjoohee grabbed the door as it closed and walked inside.

“Did you come here to buy something?”

It was a poor excuse, but it wasn’t bad.

“… … Here?”

The problem was that Kim Woo-jin worked at an adult goods store.

“Ah.”

A bunch of colorful pornography caught the eye of Minjoo-hee, who came inside.

The moment she saw it, Minjoo-hee’s face turned red as if exposed to a red light.

However, can you give up after coming this far?

“ is the most… … .”

In high school, Minjoo-hee, who used to beat up guys with her fists and a thug, gathers her courage again for the first time in a long time.

“What is popular?”