The end of September 20XX
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“.. I really hate it”
“Stop complaining and just walk.”
"You haven't moved since earlier."
" .. no "
I really don't understand why I'm taking classes with Kang Tae-hyun.
Suddenly, during our joint physical education class, our physical education teacher said we were going to go hiking, so we climbed a small mountain right behind the school.
Even the joint is ridiculous, so climbing here is against the rules.
I should have just said I was sick and skipped classes... I'm really pressed for time
If we fail to reclaim math this time,
" ..? why? "
" .. no. "
No, let's not think about it. It's painful just to imagine, so what good will come from trying to imagine it?
By going up like that one by one, I was able to reach the midpoint.
“Okay, everyone, take a break and look around.”
" yes.. "
After the children answered in half-dead voices, they sat down with their close friends and started chatting.
at that time,
widely,
"..? Kang Tae-hyun?"
“Let’s go there”
"No. You go."
"There's a huge seat over there. Rest there."
” … “
Well, I'm more comfortable resting alone... I guess I'll go and see for myself
So Kang Tae-hyun and I went deeper into the forest. Once inside, we found a huge sitting area. We laid out our gym uniforms and sat on them.
As I sat quietly, I could clearly hear the wind and birds chirping. I thought, "This is why people go into the mountains to live."
“I used to really hate forests, but now that I’m here, I don’t hate them anymore.”
“I like the forest the best.”
“That’s unexpected. Why?”
“The air is clear. It feels so clean.”
"That's true"
at that time,
Boom,
“Is it really raining..?”
“Oh no, I’m screwed.”
"Ha.. the forest is the worst after all"
If it rains, I'll get all muddy... The forest really just doesn't appeal to me. I called my teacher in a hurry, and he told me to stay here until the rain stopped.
How much longer do I have to stay out here in the cold, taking off my gym uniform?
“Aren’t you cold?”
“No. It’s really cold.”
“ … ”
at that time,
Swish,
“Okay, put it on.”
"What are you talking about? You wear it."
“Unlike others, I have a lot of body heat, so it’s okay.”
“Huh.. this is”
“Put it on quickly”
“ … ”
I finally put on Kang Tae-hyun's shirt, and it smelled strongly of fabric softener. That must be the strawberry scent Kang Tae-hyun used to smell like.
“What are you sniffing about? You sound like a pervert.”
"Huh.. what am I.. "
” … “
“..What is it? Why are you looking at me like that again?”
" .. just "
” … “
He stared at me with eyes so wide they looked like they might pop out at any moment, which made me feel even more uncomfortable. For some reason, my face felt red, and I forced myself to turn my head away.
“Kim Yeo-ju.”
" why. "
“Just look at me once.”
“Oh, just say it like this...”
“.. my lady”
" ..!! what..? "
Swish,
" what? "
“Of course… I called you Yeoju.”
“Because that’s your name.”
“ … ”
It was the first time. Someone had called my name so affectionately. It was the first time in my life. Feeling a pang of emotion for some reason, I quickly lowered my head. I felt like I couldn't even look at Kang Tae-hyun.
“I have something to tell you.”
“..what is it”
Swish,
Kang Tae-hyun whispered something in my ear, and I couldn't help but be surprised when I heard it. It was something completely unexpected.
I thought it would never come out...
Just then, the rain stopped and a truly quiet silence surrounded me and Kang Tae-hyun.
“Really..?”
“Then would I really lie about something like this?”
“ … “
I couldn't believe it. Since when...? Why...?
at that time,
“Hey! You two, stop dating and come down quickly!!”
" ..!! yes..!! "
Startled by the teacher's shout, I stood up and naturally went down the mountain with Kang Tae-hyun. Ha... This is it.
I was so shocked I couldn't calm down. Is this really true?
I'm sure you wanted it quite a lot, but why...
Even as I write this diary, a corner of my heart is strangely filled with incomprehensible emotions.
I have something to say too, but I feel like I should say it.