short story collection

[Happier than ever,]

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Happy Birthday



Tiring, it's finally today.
It's Jeon Won-woo's birthday!
I've been waiting so long for this day.

The reason is, because I prepared a surprise camera!
I prepared quickly.
Before leaving, I thoroughly checked Jeon Won-woo's schedule.

Oh right, Jeon Won-woo is an idol.
Seventeen is hot these days!
My friend is also a Seventeen fan and is making a fuss.

My friend doesn't know that I'm friends with Jeon Won-woo.
How did you become friends with Jeon Won-woo?
We have to go back 10 years.

It was 2012, 10 years ago.
I entered the arts high school because I thought I would major in musical instruments.
The class has been decided.

The long and arduous entrance ceremony has ended.
Everyone was busy going to their classes.
I stood at the back door of Class 3 and took a deep breath.

I fell out with all my friends I went to middle school with.
It was okay though.
It was just a little bit tense.

As I was about to raise my hand to open the door, someone spoke from behind me.
Aren't you going in?
I turned around to see who it was.

There was a tall boy behind her.
I checked the name tag and smiled.
Hello! I'm Seo Ji-yoon!

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"Oh, I'm Jeon Won-woo. Are you in class 3 too?"

"Yeah! Let's be friends."

He extended his hand and greeted me warmly.
He seemed flustered by me and then slowly took my hand.
He shook hands and spoke.

The two of them opened the door together and went in.
Everyone looked at us.
I sat in the seat closest to the back door.

Jeon Won-woo naturally sat down next to me.
I didn't think much of it.
The warm spring passed and the hot summer arrived.

During that time, we became very close.
If others look at it, it looks like we've been friends since we were young.
There are also some kids I've become close with.

In class 1, there are Lee Ji-hoon and Kwon Soon-young.
It is said that Kwon Soon-young, Jeon Won-woo, and Lee Ji-hoon have been friends since middle school.
Still, thanks to Jeon Won-woo, the four of us boast a close friendship.

When I think of our school, the four of us immediately come to mind.
Then during the summer vacation season.
I got my first boyfriend in my life.

He was popular because of his good looks.
He was the first to talk to me, so I felt awkward at first.
But I felt a sense of kinship with the words, “Idol is my dream.”

Jeon Won-woo, Kwon Soon-young, and Lee Ji-hoon also dreamed of becoming idols.
I started to like him after meeting him on the weekend and eating lunch together.
When I just found out that he liked me, he confessed his feelings to me again.

As soon as we became lovers, we ran straight to the kids.
We gathered at Jeonwonwoo's house and it was noisy as if a festival was taking place.
As soon as I heard that he was dating me, the house that had been like a festival suddenly became quiet.

"What the heck, why are you reacting like this? I'm not joking!"

"Who are you dating?"

Why are you dating him? Are you crazy?
Kwon Soon-young shouted back.
I was surprised and asked why.

"Haven't you heard about him?" Jihoon

"What are the rumors? They must all be baseless rumors!"

"There were rumors that he was managing the fishing grounds, but that..." Sunyoung

"It might be a rumor, but I heard he's dating a girl from class 2." Wonwoo

"You guys, seriously, you're swearing at him when he has a girlfriend? You guys are still my friends after doing that?!"
"This is truly ridiculous."

I denied what they said.
He was not that kind of person, he was infinitely warm and affectionate.
In the end, I chose love over friendship.

🎂

Summer vacation has passed by in a flash.
The second semester has started and I still haven't made up with him.
Because I'm still on good terms with him.

I thought they were just hearing rumors and believing them.
The hot summer has passed and the chaotic autumn has arrived.
As the leaves fell one by one, I felt a sense of unease in my heart.

Then I discovered.
He who believed and followed so much.
The sight of him hugging another woman's waist.

I got angry before crying.
I was mad at myself for not trusting my friends.
I felt sorry for them.

I turned around and ran to Jeon Won-woo's house.
Tears flowed down my cheeks as I walked.
I ran and ran, wiping away my tears.

I arrived after driving for about 10 minutes.
I went into the apartment, panting.
I was covered in tears and sweat, but I didn't care.

I took the elevator up to the floor where Jeon Won-woo's house was.
I stood at Jeonwonwoo's house and slowly rang the doorbell.
My hands were shaking.

Tears were still streaming down my eyes.
After a while the door opened and he came out.
Who is it, Seo Ji-yoon?
He looked surprised when he saw me.

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"What's wrong, what's wrong with you?"

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry..."

There was only one thing I could say.
I'm sorry, I couldn't say anything more or less than that.
I'm sorry, that's all I could say.

He grabbed my shoulder and led me into the house.
Kwon Soon-young and Lee Ji-hoon were also in the house.
Lee Ji-hoon, who saw my condition, turned off the game and came to me.

Kwon Soon-young stopped watching in surprise and ran towards me.
Kwon Soon-young grabbed my face, looked me over, and then opened her mouth.
Jiyoon, what's wrong with you? Who told you to do that?

"I'm sorry guys, I got angry without thinking."

They could tell when it was without even having to explain.
Kwon Soon-young hugged me without saying anything.
He patted my back as if to tell me that it was okay as I continued to cry and apologize.

I cried out loud at that.
I felt so sorry for them.
I was also angry at my stupid past self.

After calming down, I explained the situation.
After the explanation was over, a notification rang.
He shamelessly texted me.

The text asking what I was doing was disgusting.
I just left a message saying I wanted to break up and blocked him.
He covered his face and sighed.

"Good job." Ji-hoon

"Okay, now you kick him and crush his spirit!" Soonyoung

"You call that comforting?" Wonwoo

I laughed as I watched them talking so casually.
Phew, I laughed with tears in my eyes and tears started to fall.
Tears were flowing, but I was smiling.

I was grateful to them.
To those who forgive me and reach out to me.
From now on, I will choose friendship over love.

forever.

🎂

Three years later, the chaotic autumn passed and winter arrived with its white breath.
That means, it's time for us to graduate.
I heard singing.

It was a song sung with a voice full of tears.
It said "39th Graduation Ceremony."
Finally, it was graduation.

They entered the company and were already working as trainees.
Then, all three of them entered the debut group.
I'm giving up on playing an instrument and learning to compose music.

May, warm spring has arrived.
I was happy to see them, whom I like, having their debut date set.
You guys are finally becoming idols.

I went to see their first music show stage.
And so, seven years passed.
Our friendship remains strong to this day.

I got in the car and headed to the company.
Kids work in that big building.
I felt proud of something.

I sneaked into the practice room and called Lee Ji-hoon.
Where are you?
In response to my question, Lee Ji-hoon continued speaking, saying that he was almost there.

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“Since Kwon Soon-young and I are going alone, prepare slowly.”

"Did you tell the members?"

"of course."

After about 10 minutes, Kwon Soon-young and Lee Ji-hoon came in.
He greeted me, saying it had been a long time.
The members said they had already left and got ready right away.

"But you never did this for my birthday." Soonyoung

"I admit, until last year, you only congratulated me through text." Ji-hoon

"Are you upset? lol"

"what."

“···Because I like you, because I like you, I take care of you like this.”

At my words, the two stopped their actions and looked at me.
Hey, you.
It seemed like Lee Ji-hoon was trying to tell me something.

"I know lol, you guys are idols. That's why you don't confess."
"I'm not even dating."

The two of them were just staring at me, not doing anything.
Get ready quickly!
They came to their senses at my shout and started preparing one by one.

20 minutes later, Lee Ji-hoon received a text message saying that the members were coming up.
We turned off all the lights in the practice room and stood by the door, waiting for Jeon Won-woo to come.
Then, faint voices began to be heard from outside.

I waited with a cake, and Kwon Soon-young and Lee Ji-hoon waited with firecrackers.
The door opened with a squeak and a firecracker exploded.
Jeon Won-woo looked at us in bewilderment.

"happy birthday!!"

At my words, Jeon Won-woo chuckled.
Blow out the candle! The wax is about to run out.
After blowing the candle, everyone cheered.

The whipped cream from the cake got on Kwon Soon-young's fingers and then on Jeon Won-woo's face.
Jeon Won-woo was quiet for a moment, then he put whipped cream on her and went to catch Kwon Soon-young.
We looked at the two of them with a smile.

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"So, what's the gift?"

"···ah."

After Jeon Won-woo succeeded in smearing whipped cream on Kwon Soon-young's face, he approached me and asked.
I forgot about the gift.
I left it on the table... haha.

At my words, Jeon Won-woo laughed in vain and smeared whipped cream on my face.
Ouch, I made a weird sound.
Although, it wasn't a perfect birthday party.

It was the happiest birthday party ever.















































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Happy birthday, Wonwoo🎂