Cherry blossoms fluttering on campus.
It's pretty, but,
There were so many people that it was chaotic.
“Ugh… why is this so complicated…”
I checked the orientation guide in my hand several times.
It clearly says auditorium, but the buildings all look so similar that I have no idea where anything is.
“Kim Seoyeon, pull yourself together… You’re a college student now…”
I walked down the street muttering to myself, and eventually stopped.
I felt like I was really going to be late if I continued like this.
It was then.
“Excuse me, you’re a freshman, right?”
A voice heard from behind.
It was something I tossed out lightly, as if nothing were wrong.
For some reason, my heart sank.
… this voice.
no way.
I slowly turned around.
and,
"…senior?"
The words came out first.
The person standing in front of me
The person I liked all by myself for three years straight in high school.
“Senior Senator…”
The moment the name is called,
My fingertips trembled for no reason.
The Senate stared at me for a moment, then
He looked a little surprised, then soon laughed.
“…Do you know me?”
That one word.
Even though it was what I expected,
I felt a sharp pang in my chest for no reason.
Ah, right.
Of course you wouldn't know.
Because I've always just watched from afar.
“…we were in the same high school.”
I said, slightly avoiding eye contact.
“Senior… you were famous, you know.”
He's good at sports, and
My grades are good, and
A person who was always among people.
So, the person I couldn't get any closer to.
The Senate nodded and said.
Ah, so that's why it felt like I'd seen it somewhere before.
Just a little at those words,
I was really a little disappointed, but
I just laughed.
"yes…"
It was fine.
Just meeting again is enough.
If you're a freshman, you don't know the way, right?
"…yes."
Where are you going?
I quickly unfolded the information sheet and showed it.
The auditorium. Orientation...
The Senate glanced at the paper and nodded.
Ah, there.
And he said naturally.
Let's go together. I'm going that way too.
"…yes?"
I said it so casually
I spaced out for a moment.
The Senate tilted its head with a slight smile.
"no, I do not want?"
"…no!"
I answered too hastily.
I was also surprised and opened my eyes wide,
The Senate laughed softly.
Then follow me, junior.
He started walking first and
I followed him from a little behind.
A familiar back view.
At the end of the high school athletic field
The person I only watched from afar
It is now within reach.
“…”
Whether this is reality or not
I clenched my hand tightly for no reason.
at that time,
The Senate suddenly turned around.
“By the way, what’s your name?”
"…ah."
I paused for a moment and then spoke.
It's Kim Seoyeon.
Seoyeon.
He called my name once and nodded.
Even though it was only that brief moment
My heart was beating strangely.
That's a pretty name.
"…thank you…"
I could feel my face getting hot.
I bowed my head for no reason.
A brief silence.
The cherry blossoms scattered as the wind blew.
While walking through that gap
I mustered up the courage to ask.
“Senior…”
It was a question I already knew, but
Still, I wanted to ask.
The Senate laughed.
"me?"
"…yes."
The Senate.
That name
The moment I heard it from his lips again,
I was reminded of myself in high school.
Sports Day,
Me, cheering from afar.
Every time I brush past in the hallway
Moments when my heart raced for no reason.
You knew, right?
I laughed in embarrassment at the Senate's words.
"…yes."
The Senate chuckled.
"also."
And then he said as if nothing were wrong.
Then, I look forward to working with you from now on, Seoyeon.
Seoyeon.
That one word
Strangely long,
It has been a very long time.
I paused for a moment, then
He answered quietly.
“…Yes, Senior.”
The cherry blossoms scattered once again.
While passing through there
I suddenly thought.
maybe
This spring
More than I thought
I think it's going to be much more special.
Every single like and message of support gives me so much strength… 🥺
If you give me lots of support, I'll be back even sooner!