Time passed quickly, and the WM University's Department of Korean Language and Literature decided to go on a field trip. However, as a returning student with an MBTI of I, I figured it wouldn't be much fun, so I decided to just enjoy the day and went to tell Yubin. As soon as I arrived at the department office, Yubin came over and said,
"Donny, we're going on a company outing..."
"Oh, that, I won't go. I've been there..."
"No, you have to come."
Huh? Me? I don't know why, but Yubin insisted on coming... I guess Yubin is my friend, so I guess that's why, but I was about to give up for the sake of my juniors.
"But the juniors are having fun, so is it okay for a fossil like me to go?"
"Hey, it's okay! Our juniors like it when their seniors come over."
"Um... okay"
"Do you want to get hit 100 times and leave? Or do you just want to leave?"
"I'll just go"
"That's right^^"
I had no choice but to join the MT program due to some unspoken threat. Still, I thought I should avoid disturbing my juniors, and on my way to the lecture, I met Arin.
"Senior~ Hello!"
"Hello haha"
Arin, a kind girl who always greeted me with a bright smile. I don't know why, but every time I saw her, I felt empowered. Then, when she saw my face, she asked me a question with a curious expression.
"Huh? Senior, why is there a bruise on your forehead??"
"Oh, that's right, Yubin..."
"Oh, that's because you bumped into something haha, right^^"
Yubin asked me with a laugh, pinching my back. I agreed, feeling like I'd get a high five and a fist bump from King Yeomra if I answered incorrectly.
"Oh, that's right, that's right, I was out of my mind hahaha.."
"You must be sick.. Are you okay now??"
"Oh, it's okay."
"That's good.. See you later in class."
"yes~"
After saying hello, Arin walked away, and Yubin looked at me and said.
"Oh, that was good improvisation."
"That's because you're taunting and threatening, otherwise you turn into the Hulk and start shooting people indiscriminately.."
"^^ Let's talk for a moment^^"
Yubin laughed, grabbed me by the collar, and led me into the science office. A moment later, I came out, battered and battered. I shouldn't have messed with him...
"Then I'll go to class and see you at the MT^^"
"Yeah..haha.."
It hurts... I messed around for no reason, so I went into the classroom and waited for the professor. Arin came in and sat next to me as usual. And then we listened to the lecture together. This time, it was Professor Park Chan-ho's class.
"Okay, today we're going to learn about swinging your arms in dance choreography. When I do arm swings, it reminds me of when I was in LA in '94..."
It started. The endless stream of TMI, but that was part of the lecture, so I had to write it down. As I diligently took notes, the lecture was already over.
"Senior, you worked hard in class today."
"Yes, you've worked hard too, Arin."
"Oh, right, senior, are you coming to the MT tomorrow?"
"Oh, let's go haha Yubin asked me to go with her haha"
"Wow! I'm glad I can go with you, senior!"
Oh, is this it? As expected, Arin is an angel. She treats me, a fossil floating in rotten water, so well. After returning home from work, I'm ready to go on a company retreat.
And the next day...
I boarded the bus to the classroom building. I was excited to be going on our department's MT after so many years. And once again, Arin was riding next to me.
"Senior! Let's have fun together today!"
"Yes, that's right."
After boarding the bus, it departed after some time, and I chatted with Arin about this and that. Then Arin fell asleep and I was looking out the window.
After about two hours of running, we arrived at the MT location, unpacked, and saw everyone gathered around, playing games and showing off their talents. Of course, I was too shy to watch, so I just watched. After the recreation time, the science students gathered together for drinks and reminiscing.
"Senior, don't you drink?"
"Oh, I can't drink alcohol.. haha"
"Senior, you played well today."
"Oh, thank you."
Thanks to Arin, other classmates started talking to me a lot, which was nice. While we were all having dinner together, Arin texted me asking if we wanted to go out together. I headed outside as soon as I saw the text, and Arin smiled and waved.
"Let's go for a walk together, senior!"
"Yes, I like it."
I happened to be taking a walk with Arin. Neither of us were drunk, so we chatted about this and that. Then, a question suddenly popped up.
"Senior, do you like me? I like you, senior, haha."
I was surprised by the sudden uppercut question.
"Huh..?? G.. all of a sudden??"
"Yes haha I really like you, senior haha You answer me politely and are always kind to me."
I always treated people kindly, so I thought it was natural... but I thought Arin liked this about me. So I spoke confidently.
"Me too.. haha. Arin is the first junior to approach me like this. And thank you so much for being so kind to me."
After saying this, my face turned red, and when I looked at Arin, her face also turned slightly red. Since I came all this way, I decided to tell her.
"Friend Arin"
"yes??"
"I guess we both like each other. So, from today on, we'll..."
'Tiring ringing ringing ringing'
Huh? What are you talking about?
'Tiring ringing'
Could this be an alarm sound? Could this be...?
"Ah, a dream."
It was a dream, but I remember it vividly. It was a dream, so I had fun playing with my junior, so that was enough.
- The End -