episode_0049

Laon High School’s soccer club facilities were truly amazing. Although it was originally a school that boasted the size of a university, how many high schools in the world have a real soccer field for games?

When I actually faced the professional playing field, it felt like I was looking at an endless, wide grassland. What is different from a meadow is that there are no sheep or cows grazing on the grass, but rather there are students actively walking across it.

The soccer team members were busy jumping here and there under the coaches’ instructions, and the female students’ eyes began to shine as they watched. When I was in middle school and high school, the coolest guys were either good-looking or good at sports, so in a way, it was natural.

And right now, next to me was Yoon Dong-gun, a bastard who was both of those things.

“Sass… I heard that Laon High School’s soccer team has different standards than regular schools, and it’s just as I heard.”

“Don’t belittle your voice. If you don’t want to be left behind.”

It was quite disappointing that Yoon Dong-gun lowered his voice as if it were a historical drama, but regardless, it was our protagonist who said the right things.

First of all, Laon High School’s soccer team had a very diverse talent pool, including some professional players. It was even larger in scale because it shared a training location with Raon Middle School located next door, and it was one of the very few schools that had a professional education curriculum at first glance.

However, on the other hand, my performance in high school sports competitions was not so good. I’m really sorry for breaking your labor, but I still have to say what I have to say. Do you do better when you tease them?

“Nice to meet you. My name is Park Hyun-seong, captain of the third-year soccer team.”

A handsome guy who was training on the track started running towards us as soon as we arrived. He then said that he was the captain, but the female students already looked half on the verge of fainting due to the unique aura he gave off.

Yeah, that guy. I remember. When I played as Yoon Dong-gun, he was a guy I couldn’t help but remember because he was my rival and kept creating confrontational structures.

He was a guy who kept getting on his nerves, but I remember that in the end, he lost both the soccer game and the heroine to Yoon Dong-gun.

Poor guy. Please live happily in this parallel world. Or, should I really grit my teeth and focus on soccer and go pro? But honestly, I think it would be difficult considering your skills. Learn a skill, or maybe it would be better to do some tubing.

“Thank you for your continued interest this year. A total of 5 classes visited us, and after a brief explanation, we will proceed with the club experience.”

He looks quite gentle, but he is dark on the inside so you have to be careful. Well, I’m not Yoon Dong-gun anyway, so I guess it doesn’t really matter.

And just as Park Hyun-seong said, there were as many as five classes gathered on the ground. Unlike other eastern countries, the scale was large, and due to the nature of soccer, a large number of players were needed, so it seemed that this schedule was deliberately planned.

“ character. First, a brief explanation for those who wish to join the soccer team…”

“Hey, look over there. Isn’t that him?”

“Where? Oh, right. Raonjung Idol, that’s it. Wow, she’s so fucking pretty.”

“I heard that you were a supporter of the soccer team, but I never thought I’d be able to see you today… I don’t have any regrets even if I die now…”

“Is it true that you stand out alone in a group of women? Honestly, if it’s Hongseol level, I recommend it.”

“Open, unconditional.”

Whether our manager was talking hard or not, the male students’ eyes were focused on one place.

A group of middle school girls practicing cheerleading hard in a corner of the ground. And among the group, there was one girl who sparkled like a star.

“Delist Hongseol. I will now change to Oh Yoon-ah.”

“Hey, it’s still Hongseol. Rub what needs to be rubbed.”

“Damn. Hey, I’m the woman, but isn’t the younger the better?”

“This bastard is dangerous. Do you want to go to the police station??”

“Shut up and say you’re a job below Park Ha-eun? Anyway, I don’t have eyes to see.”

“Do you side with us because we are in the same class? Half quota system.”

“But honestly, skipping the semi-quarter system, Park Ha-eun is the leader. Hongseol and Oh Yoon-ah are so famous that Park Ha-eun feels like a reclusive expert…”

“Hey.”

Perhaps because it was a gathering of only men, most of the conversations were about looks and sexual harassment. Of course, I’m not the type of person who dislikes things like that, but I couldn’t help but feel a blood lump in my neck when the names of girls I knew came up.

“Let’s be quiet.”

“Uh…? I’m sorry!!”

“Oh, don’t make a fuss! I’ll shut my mouth right away, Jiwoon!!”

A series of embarrassed expressions unfolded like dominoes. Even though it wasn’t my will, they were kids who had built up some experience, but I didn’t really like the idea of them being around the boys.

Anyway, that guy. Her name was Oh Yoon-ah. I remember that the name we were called at school was ‘idol’, which was a somewhat unfamiliar and grandiose word. Not only did he have a well-toned body and a pretty face like a real idol, but he also worked as a supporter, so it seemed like he was given that title.

‘One way or another, it must be difficult for everyone.’

Not to mention the most famous Hongseol, Oh Yoon-ah must have also suffered from this type of gossip. If even Park Ha-eun, who is quite quiet due to her personality, is talked about by male students, how much talk do these two have during their school days?

I thought that the reason Hongseol built an iron wall and closed off her heart to others was not just because of family problems.

“…What is it?”

As I was looking at Oh Yoon-ah, who was absentmindedly absorbed in her thoughts and engrossed in dancing, our eyes instantly met. I thought about quickly looking away, but somehow I felt like I was losing for no reason and wouldn’t it also damage Geumtaeyang’s character?

I almost thought that if I put a little more effort into my eyes like other people, I would avoid them with a slightly pale complexion, but strangely enough, Oh Yoon-ah rarely let go of my gaze.

Rather, a smile gradually began to appear on his face, to the point where I began to question how he could make such an expression while looking at Lee Ji-woon’s face.

[Go for it!]

Rather, what came back was an expression of fighting. It was so absurd that when even the strength in her eyes was lost, Oh Yoon-ah started to concentrate on practicing again. Can I at least know Lee Ji-woon? Even after searching through my memories, I don’t think there was any connection with Oh Yoon-ah.

“Okay then! Let’s start the experience from now on!”

My doubts slowly began to disappear as I began to move naturally. Well, there must be a reason. It would be best not to become so close that you don’t even know the reason.

“First, please come forward from the male class A applicants. If the number of participants is insufficient or inadequate, we will proceed together with the next class B.”

Regardless of his dark intentions, the leader, Park Hyun-seong, was a brilliant leader. Now I see that he should have been an MC, not a soccer player. I decided on the wrong career path. I decided wrong.

Anyway, from what I heard, the club experience was like this. The time limit is 20 minutes. Ten members, excluding the goalkeeper, are selected for those wishing to join, and 11 members, including the goalkeeper, are selected for the soccer club.

And the goal for the hopeful was to pass or dribble hard to get the ball into the opponent’s goal, and on the other hand, the team members just had to work hard to defend it.

The goalpost on the applicant’s side was empty, but since the rules did not allow team members to score goals, it was virtually an advantage. In other words, it could be seen as a situation where consideration was given to only aggressive play so that only fun could be had.

All 10 players are strikers. Isn’t this pleasure without responsibility? I thought this might be an experience that other clubs should see and emulate. This is why the soccer club cannot be unpopular.

“I’ll tell you in advance because I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed… but it won’t be easy. Hehehe.”

However, it was the captain, Park Hyun-seong, who began to laugh with ridicule as if revealing his dark intentions. This may be due to his personality, but to some extent, it could also be interpreted as a statement revealing the confidence of the soccer team.

Even though the aspiring applicants said they had some experience kicking a ball, their opponents were members of the soccer team who had also participated in sports competitions. The kids who had kicked a ball in middle school grew further after receiving training from a professional coach, so it was inevitable that their skills would be different compared to those who wanted to join the team.

But isn’t it true that the ball is round? Since they had a huge advantage, those who wanted to join confidently began to enter the ground, and then the whistle sounded and they were given 20 minutes.

At first, they looked at each other and made some strategic moves, but after about 3 minutes, it was the hopeful who went crazy. As it happened, most of them ended up gathered on the opposing team’s court, but the ball was only moving around in their court like a medicine ball.

“Hey, stop it! Take it away!!”

“What are you doing! Why are you just letting it go!!!”

Although it was clearly a battle without defeat, the ones who ended up taking advantage were those who wanted to join the military. Even with five or six people fighting, they couldn’t beat only two Tiki Takas. If he felt a little crowded, he would break through by dribbling, which made me wonder if this was Messi on a soccer field.

Those kids were at a mediocre level in the school sports competition, and on top of that, there were district bench professional players who couldn’t even play college soccer and start as starters. They say that sports are relative, and I was so embarrassed that I was only cursing at Korean soccer.

I always cursed while watching Korean soccer, but I reflect on that. Now I just have to curse in my heart.

Beep!!

When the final whistle blew, the hopefuls had no choice but to leave, sighing heavily. It’s clearly a fight I can’t lose, but I feel like I’ve lost.

On the other hand, the members seemed refreshed, as if they had just warmed up a bit. For some reason, it felt like my speed was getting faster, but was I really warming up? I don’t know if Yoon Dong-gun will be able to do this.

“Hey, don’t be too loud. Please spill a few and eat some. That way everyone can have fun.”

“Okay.”

Still, captain Park Hyun-seong made adjustments in his own way. He was a guy who was condescending even though he didn’t actually play in the game. Considering the black guy’s insides, this may have all been an intentional move.

“I am sorry. From the next class B onwards, you will be able to enjoy the experience. Anyway, when all the turns are over, I will let you play Class A again.”

“Wow, the best!!”

“Mushitaaa!!!”

Students are enthusiastic about the predicted showmanship. One way or another, he’s really a person of interest, that guy. It would be nice if there was nothing to get involved with.

Anyway, from the next experience game, goals started to be scored. It was almost as if they were giving something to the business, and it was obvious that they were providing too much entertainment, so it was a bit frustrating.

Still, those who were doing it seemed to be having fun, so there was widespread laughter. Well, as long as it’s fun, that’s fine. After Class B came out with a clean score of 5:0, it was Class C’s turn next.

“Ji-woon, do well!”

“Are you going to do it roughly?”

“Profit.. Don’t do that.. Fighting!!”

It was Park Ha-eun who was pushing my back and making a fuss. Actually, it’s true that I had to do my best to see this little guy’s cute reaction, but I had no choice but to stay out of sight in a stoic mode.

And, actually, I didn’t know much about soccer. No matter how much athletic ability Lee Ji-woon has, wouldn’t he have a hard time dealing with members of the soccer team?

Of course, everyone was in an excited mood, so I thought I would have a chance if I worked hard, but I didn’t even feel motivated because I didn’t think it would be meaningful to win.

Now that it was like this, it seemed much better to give up all the action to Yoon Dong-gun. Anyway, Dong-gun Yoon had to join the soccer club, and it would have been better for me to use that as an opportunity to blossom a relationship with Yoon-ah Oh, a supporter.

“I’ll reserve five goals before the drink gets cold.”

“Do as you are told.”

He bluntly rejected Yoon Dong-gun’s words and entered the ground. The huge plain that I first encountered felt frighteningly wide. Athletes will run around this plain for 90 minutes, but wouldn’t most ordinary people collapse from exhaustion in 10 minutes?

While I was thinking about such nonsense, a minor upset began to occur on the other side of the court.

“….Something strange?”

Should I say that the eyes of the members have changed? Or momentum? atmosphere? Everything had become extremely sharp, in complete contrast to when dealing with Class B.

Class A was openly joking, class B was being entertained openly, and class C felt like they were going to kill us outright. At a time when I couldn’t even understand why it was suddenly giving off such an atmosphere, the whistle was blowing without any reason.

Beep!!

“Fuck. I don’t know.”

I lightly kicked the ball and started running toward the other side of the court.