There is no perfect relationship.
#regret
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Yoo Ki-hyun. Let's break up.
Okay, then.
..okay.
We were a couple all three years of high school. But today, we've reached the end of our relationship, which we thought would lead us all the way to college.
Yoo Ki-hyun is really annoying. Until the very end.
Instead of pouring the drink I couldn't drink, I just left it next to me, picked up a few snacks, and started cursing at the person in front of me about Yoo Ki-hyun.
Why don't you eat a little? And if we broke up, we broke up. And why did you buy alcohol if you don't even drink it? Why did you come here?This guy who only flies around like a pack is Yoo Ki-hyun's friend. To be exact, the three of us are friends. He doesn't really like Yoo Ki-hyun himself, but he always does that when I badmouth him.
Hey Lee Min-hyuk... I'm drinking for the first time today because of Yoo Ki-hyun.
If you liked Yoo Ki-hyun that much, you shouldn't have broken up. Are you stupid?
Even though he was my friend, Lee Min-hyuk always hated me. He must have hated everything I did, because he always looked at me with that expression, whether I was hanging out with Yoo Ki-hyun or eating something. For three years.
If I hadn't met you in the broadcasting department, I wouldn't have met Yoo Ki-hyun...
Okay, keep talking.
..let's have a drink first.
This. Hey, I knew what would happen.
As I was about to fill the glass with alcohol and put it in my mouth, Lee Min-hyeok covered the mouth of the glass with his hand.
I met Lee Min-hyuk in the broadcasting department. Actually, I liked him. Then I saw Yoo Ki-hyun and started liking him. I was seriously into gold.
3 years ago. First semester of high school
Hello~! Haha, Lee Min-hyuk is the announcer today~.
Before I met Yoo Ki-hyun, I thought Lee Min-hyeok was quite kind. Maybe it was because we hadn't become close before.
Hey Jumin, ㅋㅋㅋㅋ You always come here and you already know when Lee Minhyuk is an announcer, so why do you always pretend not to know? ㅋㅋ
It's new every time lol
Are you here again?
Lee Min-hyuk, who was rehearsing for a broadcast, looked handsome even though it was still morning. I guess I made it to a good high school.
Broadcasting announcer. Lee Min-hyuk. I always went to school earlier than anyone else just to see Lee Min-hyuk in the broadcasting booth. It's almost as if I went to school just to see him.
Haha, I didn't come here to see you today~ The broadcasting club teacher brought the broadcasting equipment, so I'll be here for a bit during lunch today! In the auditorium~
Our school is having a festival soon. Since I'm in the events club, I had a lot of contact with the broadcasting club. The broadcasting club wasn't open to just anyone, but I was able to join. Because I was in the events club.
Our two clubs work together on planning meetings, festivals, and event management, and since our school is one that has a lot of events, it just happened that way.
hey.
why?
just.
Oh, really. I'm going.
When did he come out of the booth? Lee Min-hyuk looked at me and said, "Just like that." I was just trying to tease him, but I've been through a lot, so it was okay.
Even though I liked him, I didn't blush in front of Lee Min-hyuk for no reason.
Oh right! Lee Min-hyuk!
why.
I love you today too~
Do you know how many times it's been since the entrance ceremony?
Okay~ haha
I always started my day with a confession. But it was one-sided. There was no response to my confession, only a small chuckle and a disbelief. But I was glad. He didn't push me away.
From then on, I started making confessions that were a bit playful. Without warning.
Lee Min-hyuk~ I like you today too
Aren't you tired?
Of course~
amazing.
I used to confess so many times, so how did I end up turning back to Yoo Ki-hyun?
Okay, quiet down. The transfer student came today.
April. Even though it was a transfer, a transfer student arrived early.
This is Yoo Ki-hyun.
It felt different from Lee Min-hyuk, but it was enough to capture my heart.
Wow, he's handsome.
Hey, you like Lee Min-hyuk, right? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
But he's so handsome..?
Okay, Kihyun, I'll introduce myself to you later with my friends. Jumin is sitting next to me. Can you see the short hair by the window?
Oh, that guy? Yes.
He seemed to know me. The look in his eyes was unusual.
Hello Nam Ju-min.
You... how do you know my last name?
As soon as I sat down, Yoo Ki-hyun greeted me loudly, even including my last name. His school uniform was covered by a hood, so there was no room for his name tag to be seen, and he didn't have anything with a name tag on it.
I'm Lee Min-hyuk's friend.
Ah. I knew it right away. Lee Min-hyuk was talking about me.
You said you liked Lee Min-hyuk that much.
Lee Min-hyuk told you that too?
No lol I just guessed but I guess it's true.
You have a lot of friends, Lee Min-hyuk. You look so outspoken.
Lee Min-hyuk is similar to me?
I act like you all the time.
Unfortunately, if you resemble me, Lee Min-hyuk doesn't seem to be interested in you.
I know. I know, but I still like it.
Give up early. You'll end up depressed all by yourself.
I think I can give up once I get a girlfriend, but don't tell Lee Min-hyuk about this. He'll just make me a girlfriend for no reason.
Do you like him?of course.
cheer up.
A few days later, Lee Min-hyuk came back with a girlfriend. He entered the broadcasting club with his usual happy expression, but the look in his eyes as he looked at me was one of pity.
why?
Resident...
I heard you were dating the cameraman. It was so strange, because I'd never seen them even talk to each other, and she seemed completely oblivious to the chaos I caused when I joined the broadcasting department.
Minhyuk and his girlfriend are at the auditorium right now. Minhyuk is the MC for today's event. We're going to rehearse...
That's too bad. Thanks for letting me know. Haha. Ah, I came here because they told me that the event department has a lot of people in charge today, so I won't be able to help the broadcasting department. Cheer up today~
My unrequited love ended in vain. I returned to the classroom, saw Yu Ki-hyun sitting next to me, and ran over.
Everyone was getting ready for the festival.
Yoo Ki-hyun~
Our class concept was a bride and groom, so we wore dresses and suits, and there was a lot of white and black.
Oh, why?
Lee Min-hyuk has a girlfriend.
Haha ...
You didn't say anything? You didn't say anything? You didn't say anything?!
I didn't do it. I told you not to. You
Oh well, there's nothing I can do.
There are many men in the world.
When I looked sullen, Yoo Ki-hyun, who had been sitting there, stood up, patted my head, and then casually looked at his phone before leaving the class. I wasn't thrilled, but I felt strangely comforted.
That's right. There are many men besides Lee Min-hyuk.
As the festival began, other classes came out, one by one, wearing matching costumes. Class 3 was Slytherin. They were taking a group photo, and we, Class 4, were waiting.
There were some handsome guys in Class 3, too. But since the new semester started, I'd been focusing on Lee Min-hyuk, so I hadn't noticed him. But now that he has a girlfriend, I have the luxury of seeing other guys. Of course, it wasn't like Lee Min-hyuk had forced me to stop.
Wow, what's class 3?
I didn't know he had a handsome face.
Hey, don't you know them?
Lim Chang-kyun and Chae Hyung-won. Those handsome guys.
I thought all good-looking people knew.
You're crazy about handsome guys, you resident. Why didn't you know?
I only saw Lee Min-hyuk.
They are both single.
I'm saying you have a chance.
Where are you taking me?
Suddenly, Yoo Ki-hyun, who was taking a selfie next to me, reacted.I wondered what it was for a moment, but then he turned off his phone, came next to me, and spoke.
Today, this guy and I are a couple.
What are you talking about? Are you crazy?
Let's go quickly. I've taken all three pictures. You're going with me today.
I'm busy with the events department.
We have a mission for our pair. Did you forget?
Oh, right. But I'm busy. I'm in charge of the face painting booth today, so I'm busy.
Then I'll come visit you later.
Yeah, let's settle it there.
The face painting booth was packed as soon as the festival started. There was also a Life 4-Cut booth and a Polaroid booth right next to it, but the kids kept going in that order: face painting, Life 4-Cut, and Polaroid. So many people were waiting for our two booths.
Okay, that's it. Now, next friend.
Lee Min-hyeok and his girlfriend sat down. Yoo Ki-hyun stood behind them.
Oh, Jumin, are you doing this?
It was obvious that he was pretending to be happy.
Oh. Are you two doing a couple painting? Choose and let me know.
Seriously. Now you're just pretending to know me first. It's annoying, but your handsome face is still the same. I wondered how ridiculous I must have seemed to those two, but yeah, that's not my dad.
I looked at Yoo Ki-hyun and showed him the [couple painting design] paper, and talked to him without saying a word.
'Hey, I'm dying.'
'Hahahaha what should I do? It's amazing that you're not crying.'
'Didn't he come here on purpose? Ugh.'
'ㅋㅋㅋNo, I've been standing here from the beginning.'
'My girlfriend is so pretty.'
'You're pretty too.'
Huh.
Lee Min-hyeok and his girlfriend, who had been only visible to Jeong Su-ri, raised their heads at my voice. For a moment, I was so shocked that I was dumbfounded, but then Yoo Ki-hyun spoke up.
'Come to your senses, lol'
We've decided. Let's do this.
Uh. Uh, on the face or on the hand?
face.
I had to touch Lee Min-hyuk and my girlfriend's face... It felt like doodling on a beautiful couple sculpture. I wonder if my girlfriend would glare at me for touching her face.
First, I drew a big heart and a small heart on my girlfriend's cheek, added glitter, and drew small flowers.
Your face is really small.
Hahaha I can hear it all.
He spoke with a faint smile, and for a moment, it felt like an angel had descended. I had given up on Lee Min-hyuk because of him. I admit, I'm a gold digger.
I'm done.
Minhyuk, how am I? Are you okay?
Haha, it's pretty.
She's pretty. She's really pretty. I've definitely heard Yoo Ki-hyun say she's pretty, but why do I want to hear Lee Min-hyuk say she's pretty more?
Okay now you.
Lee Min-hyuk also did the same, with big hearts, small hearts, and glitter on his cheeks. He also drew a small puppy.
Oh, you're different from me?
Haha, flowers suit you.
Why me?
Puppy. Hahahahaha, it's perfect for you, Minhyuk.
Hahahaha really.
Thank you for drawing it so nicely. Let's go.
Oh, bye.
Lee Min-hyuk's girlfriend is warm..
Okay, now Mr. Yoo Ki-hyun.
At my words, Lee Min-hyeok turned his head.
What the heck, you were behind me? Don't tell me.
It's no use interrupting a couple. But you just interrupted us. Hurry up and go with your girlfriend.
we?
We are a couple for one day today.
..I can't refute that because it's true. Yoo Ki-hyun. Are you really advertising yourself?
Ah, hurry up and do it for me.
Choose.
Can't you be a little kinder?
Oh yes~ Choose from the designs here haha
Then I have to choose 3~
Just pick one and get it.
Wow, can I report it?
...hahahahahaha I'll do 3~
Lee Min-hyuk watched our tiki-taka for a long time. But I didn't pay much attention and continued to exchange words with Yoo Ki-hyun. My words were completely unintentional.
Minhyuk, let's go. We have to go take pictures.
Oh, okay. Let's go.I glanced at Lee Min-hyeok, who turned around with a mysterious expression on his face, and then looked back at Yoo Ki-hyun.
So what do you want to do?
This is me. Prince.
It really annoys me in so many ways lol
Ah, hurry up.
Oh, okay. Are you going to do it on your face?
Of course. When will this be over?
I have to do it before lunch. After lunch, it's a shift change.
Oh good.
What is our mission?
Just sleep on your phone. Take a selfie. Go into photos of yourself doing activities together.
I'll have to do that in the afternoon.
Couple photo shoot. Pose freely.
That too in the afternoon... Just a moment.
As soon as I finished speaking, I immediately placed the brush on Yu Gi-hyeon's cheek. He seemed startled for a moment, a hint of surprise visible on his cheek, but I ignored him and continued to paint.
..If you do it, you should come and say you will do it.
Your face is red. So, is there anything you can do for the mission now?
Bonus mission: [Find the partner running the booth and cheer them on. ]
Seriously, our class teacher is so evil. He knows how to cheer us on.
Please wait a bit for the cheering. I don't know if I'll be able to see it well when there are more people.
That's it. You even drew a shark and a hamster. Yoo Ki-hyun!
Oh, I have two in particular~
Specially because we are a one-day couple!
Hahaha thanks. See you later.
Uh~
The 4th period festival began with little time left for lunch. Since 4th period also included a stage, there weren't many booth participants. Everyone went to the stage in front of our booth.
I also want to not work and just watch the stage.
But we have plenty of time now. Let's rest.
Yeah.. Why is there no news from Yoo Ki-hyun when he said he would come to cheer us on?
Just then, I heard applause and cheers coming from the stage. I turned my gaze, thinking it must have started. For a moment, I thought it might be because I've been seeing Yoo Ki-hyun so often lately.
Yoo Ki-hyun appeared on Janggi Brag.
What is it, Yoo Ki-hyun?
The introduction made me even more absurd.
I got to stand on stage to cheer on my friend. There was a song that my friend really liked, but it failed. And I thought Booth would have a hard time right now, so I cheered him on with a song.Looked at me.
Watching Yoo Ki-hyun sing made me feel strangely excited. Of course, it wasn't the same excitement I felt when I fell in love.
Anyway, after lunch, we did our mission. We did our best to take pictures and play around, since we were told there were prizes.
Oh, that was hard.
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋThank you for your hard work on the mission.
That was the day we became closer. Maybe it was the day I fell in love without even realizing it.
From the next day on, I only saw Yoo Ki-hyun. One of the broadcasting club cameramen transferred, and Yoo Ki-hyun joined the school. So, somehow, I started coming in and out more often to see Yoo Ki-hyun than Lee Min-hyuk. I got along well with Lee Min-hyuk, without any awkwardness.
Then one day. May.
The cherry blossoms had already fallen and the leaves were beginning to turn green.
Yoo Ki-hyun! Where are you?
PC room with Lee Min-hyuk.
Oh my, Lee Min-hyuk's girlfriend doesn't look happy today. I guess they had a fight.
Where are you going?
I'm home. Have a nice day at the PC room~
I'll take you home
It's far from the place you're going. It's in the opposite direction. Go.
Let's go together.
What? It's not even night anyway.
Ah, let's just go.
Don't be kind to useless people lol
Oh, so Nam Ju-min is a useless person? LOL
Yeah. I'm telling you not to waste your energy. You don't need to be so affectionate towards me.
No, it's not.
what?
I like you.
It was the first time I'd received a confession that was so gentle and approaching without being burdensome, unlike the loud and confident confessions I always gave to Lee Min-hyuk. Maybe it was because I'm not usually one to make such flirty confessions, but for a moment I almost made a mistake.
uh....?
What kind of reaction is that. LOL
I had the illusion that I liked him. But I thought that illusions could be made real.
I like you too!
So we started dating in May of our first year of high school. Instead of a sweet romance, we made a tacit agreement to be friends.
But as the saying goes, "comfort grows tiresome," and after our senior year of high school, we saw each other less often. School was a place where we could force ourselves to see each other, and we could use the excuse of walking home together to stick together. But after graduation, we'd only seen each other at school, and we became increasingly distant, and we no longer felt like lovers.
Lee Min-hyuk!
Lee Min-hyuk had already broken up with his girlfriend a long time ago. Perhaps that's why he often found himself between us, hanging out together.
What about Yoo Ki-hyun?
I don't know. I haven't heard from you again.
With the semester just around the corner, I was hoping to meet up for dinner, but I'm not sure if he's the right guy. He's ignoring my calls. In fact, we didn't even meet in December. Yoo Ki-hyun was away on a trip with his family. The last time I saw him was at the graduation ceremony.
Yoo Ki-hyun is getting colder. He was better in high school.
Time passes, everything happens. Let's go eat.
Okay then.
But somehow we ended up at a hunting pocha.
There's nothing but a hunting pocha here.
hi
Lee Min-hyuk had already made eye contact with the women at the table in front of him and started greeting them.
Did you come here to hunt just because you like it?
Oh, I got a call from Yoo Ki-hyun.
I always talk to the wall. Lee Min-hyuk won't talk to me unless Yoo Ki-hyun is around.
Hey, you little shit, you don't even check my messages. What, why aren't you answering?
Lee Min-hyeok hung up on Yoo Ki-hyun without even answering his phone.
Yoo Ki-hyun, try it too. But don't get me wrong. I didn't avoid your call because I was thinking of you.
And then it was Lee Min-hyeok who placed the order.
Lee Min-hyuk, you're making a fool of people by saying things you don't have to.
Hey Lee Min-hyuk.
For a moment, I wondered if it was really Yoo Ki-hyun. He was wearing a suit I'd never seen before, and his hair was bare, unlike the Yoo Ki-hyun I knew. I'm someone who dislikes change, so I'd told him before: Don't show up in a different light, show up the same way you did. But that wasn't Yoo Ki-hyun now. It felt strange.
What's wrong, Yoo Ki-hyun? You didn't say you were coming today.
Does that mean I'm ignoring your calls?
Where have you been? Yoo Ki-hyun?
You didn't know either, did you? I heard it from another kid a few days ago. He said he went to the US right after returning from a family trip. You're back?
This isn't the Yoo Ki-hyun I knew...
Oh, how have you been? I was busy so I couldn't tell you.
But still smiling.
Even when Yoo Ki-hyun smiled, I couldn't laugh at all. I'm his girlfriend, and I hear the news the last, so I contact him less than his friends, and he doesn't even answer my calls. That face, trying to laugh it off. I've been through a lot already.
Lee Min-hyuk: I can't drink anyway. And the snacks aren't my style. I'll pay. Eat before you go. I'll go first.
Hey, what are you talking about? Your boyfriend is here.
It seems like you have something to talk about with me. I'm going. See you later, Yoo Ki-hyun.
Yoo Ki-hyun grabbed me, but I said, "I'll call you back. Don't ignore me, just take it." I left the pojangmacha. As I walked away from the table, Lee Min-hyeok and Yoo Ki-hyun's brief conversation grew fainter over the surrounding noise.
Lee Min-hyuk, look at me for a second.
okay.
On the way home, I couldn't understand Yoo Ki-hyun. I thought he was about to leave. My temper had become a bit harsh, but it was all Yoo Ki-hyun's fault.
And the next day.
Yoo Ki-hyun called me.
why.
I came out like an idiot. Even though I hate him, I still want to see Yoo Ki-hyun's face.
Are you really upset? Sorry. I've been so busy.
So why did you call?
I'm trying to make you feel better.
But what did you talk about with Lee Min-hyuk yesterday?
Oh, it's nothing.
Then again, Yoo Ki-hyun said it was nothing. I was disappointed once again.
You don't like me.
suddenly?
After I graduated, I haven't heard from him at all, and I haven't heard from him at all. He ignored all my calls.
There were reasons for everything to happen.
But if you had even the slightest thought, why didn't you tell me instead of texting or calling? Why didn't you tell me? I just can't understand. You came to vent my anger? Then you know too. Your actions hurt me. What more do you need to say? You don't care about me. No? You can't. Because you've always been sincere to me. Even when you ignored my calls and went somewhere else, you didn't hide your feelings because you were sick of being with me, but you sincerely expressed them.
The thoughts I'd been holding back burst out. My personality had changed significantly. The kind and bright me of before was gone.
I didn't say anything wrong, did I? You don't like me anymore. I know you just had no choice but to meet me today. It's all obvious.
You've been patient for a long time.
You're my girlfriend, I'm your girlfriend. Even if we're just friends, why do I act like we're less than friends? I can't do that anymore.
The bad guy was Yoo Ki-hyun, but I regretted what I said. I wanted to take it back and say I was crazy. I wanted to say I loved you too much. I wanted to say I'm sorry for hurting you.
But, contrary to my expectations, something completely different came out.
That's right. I want to stop being so miserable. The three years I spent with you were wonderful. But not anymore. The memories of those two months of loneliness are bigger than the memories I've made over those three years. That's about it for us.
Resident.
Yoo Ki-hyun. Let's break up.
..Okay then.
Finally, I heard the answer. I was the one who announced the breakup, but it felt like I'd been told. Tears welled up in my eyes at Yoo Ki-hyun's words. I couldn't hold back the tears, but I couldn't cry out loud. Then Yoo Ki-hyun hugged me.
I'm sorry. I hurt you so much.
I was furious at Yoo Ki-hyun's affectionate behavior until the very end. I thought he'd act the same way if he were dating another woman. I didn't want to lose Yoo Ki-hyun, but it was already too late.
..I got a little excited and got even angrier... But you were still good to me. I'm sorry for only talking about myself today. But you got me another girlfriend... Date her or not. Please let Lee Min-hyuk and I continue to be friends. I wouldn't exist without Lee Min-hyuk. Friend.
I remembered Yoo Ki-hyun's first day. He recognized me, talked about Lee Min-hyuk, and we were just ordinary students.
Okay. Don't worry, I won't touch your friend... I really wanted to tell you when I saw your face today. I love you. It's been a while since I saw you, and you look prettier.After hearing Yoo Ki-hyun's words, I wanted to turn back now. It felt like he was only going to say hurtful things to me and end it.
I'm sorry I made you so lonely. Take care. Don't get sick.
Still, I decided to remain a bad person to Yoo Ki-hyun until the end.
But you never told me until the end. Why didn't you come all this time?
He said, wiping away the tears that were still flowing.
You, Tina. You're trying to hurt me to the end. Don't lose your strength because of me. You'll be more miserable if you cry. And something came up at home, so I went abroad for a while. In December, we had our last gathering with relatives. Let's not meet again.
I started to hate myself for only getting angry because she was still so affectionate and didn't seem to have changed at all.
I think I should let you go. You came out because of me, so I'll bring you here.
I followed Yoo Ki-hyun without saying anything. It was my selfish desire to stay with him until the end.There was never a single word of apology or cancellation, as if there was a last bit of pride.
When I arrived in front of the house, I saw Yoo Ki-hyun's back as he walked away without hugging me, saying, "I'll go."
It's really the end...
Then I called Lee Min-hyuk.
I really thought Yoo Ki-hyun had changed... but he hasn't changed at all... I'm so annoyed that I feel like I need to drink to feel better.
Yeah, I guess I'll feel better if I eat and go crazy.
Minhyuk, if I go crazy and call Yoo Kihyun, please answer the phone for me. I'll record it and listen to it.
If it was so good, why did they break up? This is driving me crazy.
What do you want me to do when Yoo Ki-hyun is my first boyfriend..!!!
The tears I'd been holding back poured out again. I was even more annoyed because he acted as if I was the only one who was still feeling sorry.
Lee Min-hyuk, you don't know... You're so smart. I've been keeping Yoo Ki-hyun tied up for three years.
Who said that?
I am...
Yoo Ki-hyun liked you too.
I want to love again.
You're so stupid. Single Nam Joo-min. Get a grip. You were the one who said we should break up.
That's right...
I cried while drinking alcohol. I didn't even know how much I could drink.
Hi Lee Min-hyuk.. Me! This is the first time I've felt drunk~ Me.. No, I'm fine for now~ But I feel really weird..
I love you to death.
You're pretty when you smile. Please smile when you see me. You always frown when you see me.
Why would I have been like that for three years?
You must have done that because you hated me.
Yoo Ki-hyun used to crack down on it. But he doesn't have to anymore.
What are you talking about?
I was so drunk I was on the verge of blacking out, but I was curious about what he was saying.
I'm going to do it openly now. Because now it's okay.
It's delicious... what?
While I was eating a snack and shaking a bottle of alcohol in one hand, Lee Min-hyeok put down the bottle and brought his face close to mine and spoke.
Sticking with you. Doing what you like. I can do whatever I want now. I'm saying this because I think you'll probably forget because of the alcohol anyway.
If you remember?
doesn't care.
Hahahaha, this place is delicious.
Order more. I'll buy it today. To cheer you up.
aunt!
There's no such thing as a perfect relationship. Nevertheless, we're always searching for new love, hoping for a happy ending that will come someday.