I didn't know what you'd like, so I prepared everything.

What is strawberry milk?

What is strawberry milk?

_w. Twist

"Okay, should I check it out?"

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"Lee Yeo-ju-"

Early in the morning, from the roll call, the homeroom teacher

Three characters of a name that came out of my mouth.

Lying there, sound asleep,

This woman will become the protagonist.

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"Hey...! This lady...!"

Hyeseon, who couldn't stand to watch, tapped his arm and called out softly. When he didn't wake up, she hit him on the forehead.

"Ah! What the-"

"What the heck? It's a punishment for not getting up during the morning assembly."

"Sigh... This hurts so much..-!"

"Sorry sorry lol"

This really hurts... What the heck is this? I was struck by lightning while I was sleeping... Sniff.

"What's going on today? Teacher, why are you here so early today?

I could have slept better.."

"Don't you know? Maybe there's something urgent to convey."

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"Oh. Hey. Are you a transfer student?"

"What kind of transfer student is this? Is the transfer student coming?

"I'll buy you strawberry milk at the convenience store."

"Is this Yeoju who goes crazy over strawberry milk ramen?

You promised?"

"I told you, there's no way he'll come."

A transfer student... I wish a transfer student would come... It's been two years since I've seen a transfer student... If a transfer student comes, I'll give him strawberry milk, which I really treasure. If he does come, he's handsome enough that I wouldn't mind giving him strawberry milk.

I wish a boy would come.

"Today I have some news that you guys might like-

"A transfer student has arrived."

? Are you kidding me? You're really a transfer student? My strawberry milk...? I guess I bet the strawberry milk for nothing.... I should have bet my wrist instead..... Teacher... Please tell me it's a lie.......... Ssaeam..............?

"Lady... strawberry milk... you know...?"

"...Friend......"

"No more deals."

.... Quick-witted guy..... Knowing that strawberry milk is the joy of my day...

"Jungkook, do you want to come in?"

Oh.., the name sounds like a boy's.

A fairly tall boy comes into the classroom from the hallway. His face... um... I can't see it very well. He's also wearing glasses, which he only wears during class.

"Want to say hello?"

"Hello, my name is Jeon Jungkook."

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Crazy... so handsome... Hyeseon... why wouldn't I feel bad about giving you strawberry milk... I could give all the strawberry milk I have for the rest of my life. Oh, of course, only to the transfer student, not you, Hyeseon.

Only for Jungkook.

As I finished my greetings, I heard applause and cheers. My classmates must be excited to be a transfer student again after so long. Of all the students, I seemed the most excited.

"Jungkook, you can sit in the empty seat in the second row."

"yes."

What if your voice is good too? Ha. Seriously. I should open a strawberry milk factory and deliver about 10 boxes every day.

"Hey... he's handsome...? This woman is losing her mind again-"

"Hyeseon... this is heaven. Just 10 minutes ago, I was depressed because you stole my strawberry milk... but now, I don't regret it at all..."

"ㅋㅋㅋ You're really into it, aren't you?"

"I guess so... ha... what is going on."

"A transfer student has arrived. I'm sure he'll get along well with our friendly class 3. The teacher has class starting at 1st period, so I'll be there early. That's all for today's assembly! Work hard today too~"

"Yes~"

"Where are you going?"

"To buy strawberry milk."

"Oh... Don't forget my milk!!!"

"Oh~"

This girl, Yeoju, is also... secretly cute.

It's ridiculous. Really.

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"Safe.........."

"Oh~ You came in with 3 minutes and 12 seconds left!

"Please give me my strawberry milk~"

"Ugh... I won't forget... It's over."

"Thank you- ugh... I got strawberry milk from this woman..."

"ㅋㅋㅋㅋ If someone saw me, they would think I risked my life for strawberry milk."

"That's right-"

"Hmm - won't things be different now?"

"Huh, why?"

"secret!"

"What, what is it~"

"I don't know?!"

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A few minutes ago, at the store.

The transfer student... he was cute. Ah, of course I don't know his personality yet, but what can I do about something so good? He looks like strawberry milk. If he were my junior, I would've adored him to death... It's a bit of a shame... Hey. Does age matter, or something?

"hello!"

"Are you here, Yeoju? I just filled up some strawberry milk, so take it."

"yes-!"

I went to the convenience store once every two days, so I became close with the store owner. We knew each other's names, and sometimes when we ran into each other on the street, I'd give her a piece of bread, ice cream, or drink I had in my bag or hand. I usually bought strawberry milk, but she told me that drinking too much was bad for me, so I changed my daily intake to once every two or three days. The store owner also said that when I was young, I drank so much strawberry milk that my teeth rotted and I suffered. Even thinking about it now... ugh.

"Did a transfer student come to class 3 today?"

"Yes, that's right! How did you know?"

"He's already been here and gone. Since it was my first time seeing him, I asked if he was a transfer student, and he said he was."

You left right after the meeting ended and came back really quickly... I should have come back quickly too...

"What did you buy?"

"I was going to buy strawberry milk, but it wasn't in stock yet, so I couldn't buy it. Yeoju, could you tell them that it's back in stock?"

"I'll even buy the transfer student milk and bring it to him!"

That's great. I was wondering how to start a conversation.

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So you bought 3 cartons of milk? Hehehehe. Jungkook's seat is... over there! Junggu is surrounded by kids from our class, what is this? Why is he surrounded? Are you bullying him?!!!!!! These kids.

Go into the narrow gap and rescue Jeongguk...

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Huh..?

Far from being harassing, he's asking a very innocent question.

Where you're from... why you transferred here... whether the school is close to your house... even questions about your blood type come and go. No matter how many times these questions are repeated, Jungkook smiles like a rabbit and answers them right away. ... You're a good person... This...? You're too good... Then then... You've gotten better, Jungkook.

 

"Hey, hey, the bell's ringing soon. You know the history teacher's coming in right at the first period, right? Don't listen to a word and just sit down."

"As expected from Yeoju Lee... Is it strawberry milk today too?"

"You don't know... Do you know how precious this strawberry milk is? Of course, it's not good to eat too much, but don't you know how it feels when there's only one left and you take it...!"

"ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Oh my goshㅋㅋㅋ You too, sit down quickly. When the history teacher comes, he'll yell at you to sit down again."

"I have something to say to the transfer student."

"What are you doing? Are you going to bother me?"

"What are you talking about- lol have you seen me bullying someone?"

"You bullied me."

"Okay, please hurry and take a seat. Mr. Park Jimin~"

Seriously... Park Jimin... Who are you bullying? Me, Jungkook? That's ridiculous. How could I bully Jungkook?

"Hello! Your name is Jungkook, right?"

"Yeah, that's right... You have something to see me for? What is it?"

"Here, strawberry milk. I bought it because you said you couldn't buy it."

"Oh... that's right. Thank you. I'll enjoy it."

"huh!"

Heh... I spoke to her... Her name is round... Her eyes are round... She's so cute... She's even prettier than me, a woman... She seems to have a good personality too...

The bell signaling the start of first period rang, and the once-bustling hallway quieted. Then came the sound of footsteps approaching Class 3. The history teacher, who was punctual and never late, walked in. He didn't assign homework and explained his lessons in a way that made them easy to understand, making most students like him. Of course, our Yeoju also likes her history teacher, but she's not very good at memorizing, so she's not a huge fan of history.

"Okay, everyone, take your seats! Oh, I heard there's a transfer student in class 3 today. I think his name is Jeongguk... Is that right?"

"that's right!"

"Okay~ Welcome haha. Let's start class."

Hyesun, who is almost asleep, is next to Yeoju, who is feeling sleepy. Yeoju wakes Hyesun up, thinking that this can't go on. Hey. Wake up..! Hyesun looks at Yeoju, half-asleep. Why..? The teacher wants me to wake up..?

"No. I'm bored."

"What the hell are you talking about... Go to class."

"I don't like that..."

"Are you saying you're bored during class? You go to sleep too. Then."

"Ugh... Go back to sleep for now. I'll wake you up after class."

The female protagonist covers Hye-sun's back with a blanket as she grows up again. Thank you. Then, she is surprised to see Hye-sun falling asleep in less than 2 minutes. This kid... seems to have it worse than me...ㅋㅋㅋ After that, I was bored so I listened to the class and whenever the video came on, I would look at Jung-guk who was 1 space diagonally away and 2 spaces forward. As if he felt my gaze, Jung-guk looked in my direction and I turned my eyes towards the screen. As if he thought I felt it wrong, Jung-guk looked back at the screen. ...I hope he didn't find out..?

I repeated that a few times, and Jungkook would occasionally glance in my direction, so I pretended not to notice. It was 4 minutes before class was due to end. I was surprised that I was already listening to the class, as if I had completely woken up. As I watched the teacher trying to end the class, I thought to myself, "Does the teacher want the class to end quickly too?", "Why am I here listening to the class?", "Studying isn't everything in life...", "Will it be successful if I open a strawberry milk factory?", "Strawberry milk... Does Jungkook like it too..?"... Just as I was thinking about that, first period ended. I woke up Hyesun and lay down on my history book, thinking that I would be comfortable for a few days thanks to the history teacher who didn't give us homework today.

"Hey, this lady."

"Why..."

"Did you give me my homework?"

"No..."

"Oh.. I'm going to the bathroom and then I'll go to the next class, so go ahead and sleep-"

"Yeah..."

I need to catch up on some sleep I missed this morning... I guess I'll just sleep through second period too... If I keep this up, I don't think I'll make it to fourth period.

"Hey... Yeoju...? Yeoju."

"What the heck... Park Jimin... Seriously, don't touch me today... I'm so sleepy I'm dying..."

"Uh... I'm not Jimin."

What the hell is this? Then who is it...? Is there a guy who's going to tease me so early in the morning...? I looked up, wondering who it was...

     

"I'm Jeon Jungkook."

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Hello! This is Kojil, greeting you with a short story collection. I thought some of you might be seeing me for the first time, so I'm introducing myself like this. Did you enjoy the first episode of "Strawberry Milk,"? 🤭 And I think the title of the short story collection has probably changed to "Strawberry Milk," by now! Please note that the title will change as the short stories are uploaded. (Don't be surprised if the title changes 😁)

Well then, I guess I'll be going now. See you next time!