chapter 38
Episode 38. Sports Festival (6)
Lunchtime at Grass Flower High School.
At the end of the preliminaries, which took advantage of the lunch break, someone knocked on the door of the health room.
“Yes, please come in.”
Soon, with the health teacher’s permission, Seonwoo opened the door and came.
“Oh, are you tired? Sit over there.”
“Yes.”
Sunwoo sat on the bed in the direction he pointed and waited for a while.
In the health room, there was no one except for a bed covered with cloth to see if there was a student lying there.
“Okay, now that I’ve disinfected it, I just need to be careful not to irritate it.”
“Yes, thank you.”
“Can you walk?”
“Of course.”
Only the flesh was slightly scratched. She said it was OK to leave it alone, but Seong Joo-yeon and the kids pushed her to the health room.
When Seong Ju-yeon said she would go with her, she told me to go to class.
Anyway, since the treatment is over, I was about to leave, but I drew the curtains from one side of the bed.
And from there came out a girl who looked a bit exhausted with white skin and black long black hair.
“Yuri, you can sleep more. Were you noisy?”
“It’s okay. I will go alone.”
“Yes, be careful.”
Yuri defeated her sleep and found Seonwoo while saying hello to the health teacher.
“Oh, Yuri.”
“… Good luck.”
“Do you two know each other?”
The health teacher asked, quite surprised. I have to say this, but during the two years at school, Yuri had no friends or even a single acquaintance.
Besides, Seonwoo and Yuri were in different classes.
“Yes, we are friends.”
“Hoo~ So?”
Yuri was at a loss for what to do with the health teacher’s admiration.
“Then go, both of you. Ah, Seonwoo’s legs are cracked, so please see if Yuri walks well.”
“Yes.”
“hahahaha, that’s fine.”
While leaving the health room and walking down the hallway, Sunwoo and Yuri were silent for a while.
Seonwoo, who was awkward, somehow brought up the topic.
“What does Yuri do during the sports meet?”
“Nothing.”
“Huh?”
“I don’t do anything.”
“That… okay? I’d be bored if I didn’t do anything.”
“Because I have been weak since the old days.”
“Ah, then I can’t help it. Still, cheering for them will be fun.”
Seonwoo managed to keep the conversation going, but Yuri didn’t seem very happy about the sports meet.
“I am not happy at all.”
“Um… “
Like the health teacher’s reaction earlier, she also noticed it roughly when she went to Yuri’s class, but Yuri didn’t seem to have any friends.
That’s why school days aren’t fun.
After making a decision, Seonwoo proposed to Yuri.
“It must be fun during sports competitions! If you’re bored, I’ll make you happy!”
Sunwoo’s glass flag was running smoothly.
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A girl’s bathroom at Grassy Middle School.
Lee Yoo-young, who was washing her hands in her sink, looked at her reflection in the mirror.
I didn’t like the expression that got darker because of the things that bothered me for the past few days.
Today as well, Ha Eun-joo and the stray cat clung to Tae-yang and stole Yoo-young’s place.
We were having a pleasant conversation, but he interrupted and stole the topic.
Taeyang seems to have become more comfortable with Ha Eun-joo than Lee Yoo-young.
“Haa~”
I let out a sigh and managed to smile again.
Yeah, that’s why you’re not Lee Yoo-young.
Since she is Lee Yoo-young, who always radiates good energy to those around her with a bright and cheerful smile, people around her will think it strange.
If you approach Taeyang brightly, there is still a chance.
Lee Yoo-young laughed hard while looking in the mirror, then naturally turned her gaze to the sound of someone entering.
Lee Yoo-young’s expression had to harden from a smile.
It’s because Ha Eun-joo, the party to the conversation just now, approached the sink next to her with a smile on her face.
“heheheung~”
Singing her hum, she casually corrected her makeup beside her. Dark makeup was forbidden according to the school rules, but Ha Eun-joo’s make-up was at a risky level, so it was passed if she had a friendly conversation with her teachers.
Lee Yoo-young gave a fishy smile.
What is it?
Anyway, men don’t know what they like about a woman like that, she’s an idol, what do they say about her, and what they like about her?
“Oh, over there.”
“Huh? Why… why?”
Lee Yu-young, who was tearing Ha Eun-joo down inside her, stuttered her words for no reason.
‘What are you embarrassed about?’
Lee Yoo-young resented herself for stuttering her words for a moment, and she smiled pretentiously at Ha Eun-joo.
Ha Eun-joo also asked with a smile in return.
“Are you next to the sun?”
“Yes.”
“Hmm… You seem to be close to Taeyang, but what kind of relationship do you have?”
Ha Eun-joo asked Lee Yoo-young while looking into her eyes.
“Yes, a friend.”
“Really? Aren’t you dating?”
“Dating is… no.”
Since she was embarrassed, Lee Yu-young answered honestly.
Eun-ju let out a sigh of relief. And soon she changed into a cheerful voice and started talking.
“Isn’t it? Also, since you sometimes looked at the sun and me, I was worried that I might get in between the two. What is it?”
“…… “
“Ah, I must have felt bad because I misunderstood. I’m really sorry. Well, the two of them didn’t even look that close, but I’m also really cool.”
Ha Eun-joo nodded her head and said.
‘Is this something to eat?’
It was Lee Yoo-young, who secretly bubbling at Ha Eun-joo’s smiling face, who seemed to be somewhat hateful. At first, she responded calmly.
“Why do you care about that?”
“Actually, I’m a bit interested in Taeyang.”
“…… “
Lee Yu-young was hardened by Ha Eun-joo’s true intentions.
“I thought what if I had a girlfriend, but now I don’t have to worry.”
What should I answer?
Since she is actually targeting Lee Yoo-young herself, should I ask her not to covet her?
Ha Eun-joo said something when her mind was getting complicated, not knowing what to say.
“Lee Yoo-young, right?”
“…… “
“Looking at the name tag, that’s right. Let’s be friends from now on.”
Ha Eun-joo smiled and put her cosmetics in the pouch.
It was a sign that he no longer saw Lee Yu-young as a competitor.
No, I had never seen it like that from the beginning.
Lee Yoo-young noticed.
The eyes that Eun-joo was secretly looking down at Yoo-young.
It was very subtle, but she read it.
“Yooyoung-ah~ That’s why~ help Taeyang and things go well~”
“Why are you telling me?”
“Because you are close to Taeyang and are friends with me now. Understand? I’ll look forward to it.”
After saying that, Eun-ju left the bathroom.
She had no time to say anything because the class bell rang in the middle.
“Looks like someone can help!”
Lee Yoo-young was all alone and screamed.
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‘As expected, I don’t like it, it’s completely arbitrary!’
However, without knowing the speed at which Lee Yoo-young was bubbling, Tae-yang and Eun-ju were friendly.
“Really? Have you been there?”
“Yes, my sister took her with her friend.”
“As expected, Taeyang, your older sister knows something.”
No matter what Lee Yu-young was doing next to her, Eun-joo was talking to Tae-yang as Tae-yang snatched another chair from the boy in front of her and sat face-to-face with Tae-yang.
“Then you must have seen the teddy bear too?”
“Yes, as rumored, it was so similar to a doll that I couldn’t tell it apart.”
“Wow~ I want to try it too.”
“It seems that there are many women who like sweet things.”
“Well, each person is different, but I’m the type who would skip breakfast and run to the store as soon as I get up for dessert!”
“You look exactly like my older sister.”
“Really? After all, you are a true sister.”
“Keuheum! Greatness! Greatness! Greatness!”
Lee Yoo-young noticed that she was noisy after opening the problem book.
“Oh, Yooyoung. Did you catch a cold?”
“No, a little… “
‘That foxy girl.’
She was Eun-joo, who deliberately let go and pretended not to know.
Taeyang looked at Yooyoung and Eunju alternately, then she asked.
“Were you guys close?”
“Yes, we decided to become friends starting today. Yooyoung is a good kid!”
“Is that so?”
‘Who’s like you!’
I wanted to scream right away, but I can’t get eaten by this woman who manages my image.
Lee Yoo-young nodded her head in determination and said with a clear smile.
“Yes, from now on, me and Taeyang… Let’s get along well with Eun-ju!”
After timid revenge by saying only Eun-joo’s name in a small way, Lee Yoo-young called Eun-ju.
“Hey, Eunju. So, is it okay to spend time together later?”
“When?”
“Sometimes after school.”
“Ah, I had practice at that time.”
“Then during break time.”
“Ah, soon other friends are looking for me. It’s lonely without me or something. hahahaha”
“Then at lunchtime… “
“Yeah, that would be great! The three of us, let’s eat together.”
She was uncomfortable because she had a strong feeling that something revolved around Eun-joo, but Lee Yu-young held it in.
‘Okay, let’s be honest during lunch.’
Lunch time comes, and as if Eun-joo is used to it, she visits Tae-yang again.
Taeyang, who was a little awkward at first, now took it as natural to eat lunch.
‘I avoided him when he asked me to have lunch with him.’
Lee Yu-young suppressed her rising jealousy and she approached Tae-yang.
This time…
“Go… let’s eat together!”
Taeyang agreed without saying anything.
‘I made a promise, and leaving him alone seems like an outcast.
It was Taeyang’s innermost heart. She accepts as Lee Yu-young shows no signs of becoming a yandere anymore, and she is also Eun-joo’s friend.
“Taeyang. Now, the egg rolls I mentioned last time.”
“I’ll take care of it. What if someone misunderstands?”
“Hee hee I wonder~ Take my egg rolls~”
There was an incident where Eun-joo tried to feed Tae-yang with egg rolls with chopsticks, but Tae-yang cut it off.
I came out of the classroom and went up to the rooftop where there were few people, but just in case.
The lunch the three of us ate was so heavy that anyone outside felt uncomfortable. However, the parties did not feel that energy. Even the sun
“Then I’ll talk to Yooyoung for a while and come back!”
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Lee Yoo-young followed Eun-joo, somehow calming her trembling heart.
It’s hard to say.
Because she has to be honest and confess her feelings.
“So what happened?”
Eunju finally stopped and stood facing Yooyoung.
She was slightly taller than Lee Yu-young, so I felt like I was looking down at her.
Lee Yoo-young seemed to have caught her heart.
“Eunju, do you really have feelings for Taeyang?”
“Yeah, the more I look at Taeyang, the cuter he is~ Besides, he’s good at sports.”
Eun-joo said with a broad smile.
At those words, Lee Yu-young took a break and opened her mouth.
“Me too… “
“Huh?”
“Me too!”
Lee Yoo-young conveyed her clear mind.
Then Eun-joo shut her mouth and her expression hardened.
There was a moment of silence, and Eun-ju, whose bright expression changed to a serious expression, looked closely at Lee Yoo-young and opened her mouth.
“Yes! Yooyoung is cute too! She’s good at sports too!”
“Huh?”
“I saw it during morning training and it ran really well! It’s the first time I’ve ever seen a person run more than 10 laps alone even though everyone else has stopped!”
“That… “
“Yeah, was she so secretive because she wanted to hear that? Taeyang praised you, and you said the same thing, Yooyoung, you too have a pretty cute side!”
“No, that’s not it!!”
She was just about to open her mouth again when Lee Yoo-young realized that what she had said was not conveyed properly.
“But Taeyang and Yooyoung don’t seem to get along very well.”
“What?”
It was Eun-joo who didn’t have the cheerful appearance from before and had a nasty smile.
Maybe this is closer to her true self.
“What are you talking about?”
In response to Lee Yoo-young’s question, Eun-joo spoke again in a charming voice as if it were a simple story.
“By the way~ Is Taeyang really an anime? It doesn’t seem like he’s a kid who likes things like that, and wouldn’t something be wrong with ‘otaku’?”
Normally, she would be Lee Yu-young, who would jump at the word ‘otaku’, but now she doesn’t have time to think about it.
Rather than a sense of repulsion, it was a chill down my spine.
How did you know?
I don’t show off at school, and no one has said anything about it except for Taeyang.
When I was talking with Taeyang, I deliberately spoke softly while looking at the people around me.
“Did Taeyang say that?”
“No. Not the sun… Ah, Yooyoung, you didn’t know. Actually, she wants to get to know Yoo-Young, so she asked the kids about you. But rumors have already spread around, so everyone who knows knows.”
Lee Yu-young felt that her heart was sinking.
She thought no one knew…
‘Actually, everyone was talking behind the scenes pretending not to know?’
Seeing Lee Yoo-young shocked, Eun-ju smiled bitterly and she didn’t know what to do.
“It wasn’t. I’m so sorry. Well, Yooyoung, you can’t be that kind of a child. Don’t worry too much.”
In a situation where she could neither deny nor affirm, Eun-joo put her hand on Lee Yoo-young’s shoulder and said.
“I will tell the kids not to spread strange rumors because it is not true. Yoo Young-ah.”
“…… Huh.”
“Since we are friends, let’s help each other. I, Yooyoung, will help you, so Yooyoung should also help me get along well with Taeyang. Huh?”