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The only thing I kept hearing here and there was talk about Choi Yeonjun and that South American bird. Even though I didn't want to hear it, I couldn't help but get annoyed. Even though we'd broken up, how could Choi Yeonjun... Ugh... Let's stop talking.
My partner hasn't left the blackboard since a while ago, and I'm still sitting in my seat. Curious about what he's doing, I go over to check.
"What are you doing?"
"Oh, I'm bored..."
What Jjakji was doing was nothing less than drawing. But...
"it's me?"
"Yeah, I drew it because you were just sitting there blankly staring."
He's a good drawer. But I don't think I'd be smiling like that...
While I was thinking about Choi Yeonjun, I must have seen an angry King Kong, but in the picture, I was smiling happily.
"You've been looking a bit down lately... I wanted to see you smile."
"I made a good match."
I was grateful. It felt like I was the only one who thought of me like this, and while my emotions were complicated, I felt good.
"thank you."
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"Okay? Let's make a group."
Damn it. I'm getting annoyed at the teacher who suddenly said we should do group work. Choi Yeonjun is in my group, so how could I not be annoyed? It just so happened that he was sitting in front of me, so we had no choice but to be in a group.
Please, let's do this individually, teacher!!
"....."
"Uh...um, what topic do you want to talk about?"
In a situation where silence was absolute, it was Jjakji who spoke first. The problem was that the meeting was being held solely by Jjakji and Choi Yeonjun. Choi Yeonjun and I, with frozen expressions, remained silent.
"Then I'll announce it. And..."
Perhaps he was just sitting there blankly, wanting to get it over with quickly. He couldn't help but be shocked by Choi Yeonjun's words.
"Yeonjun and Yeoju can do some research together."
"What are you doing...?"
I felt betrayed by my partner who was watching me closely. No! You!! You knew what kind of relationship I had with him!! Why! Me and him!?
"We decided on a role based on climbing a ladder... haha..."
Choi Yeonjun's partner was also busy watching Choi Yeonjun's reaction. I guess he didn't know Choi Yeonjun and I would end up like this.
"N, just send me the researched materials by tomorrow..."
Even by tomorrow? Seriously. Do you think I'll be with him!? I'll just end up doing it all by myself!
Just as the bell rang, I ran out of the classroom. If I continued to sit facing Choi Yeonjun, I felt like I was going to get punched.
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"I...! Should I go and tell Yeonjun? He'll see me and let's switch."
My partner followed me out, squirming and trembling. I wonder if he did anything wrong, and I really hate myself for being so unlucky...^^
"Okay, I'll just do it all."
"Can I help you?"
"You're the one making the PPT. Why bother helping me with this? I'll do my best."
"still..."
You sullen mate. It's none of your business, so why are you so concerned? You're also close with Choi Yeonjun...
"I'll finish it off with flying colors!"
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"What kind of nonsense is this!?"
Doing it alone was a total no-no. I ended up staying at school and doing my homework with Choi Yeonjun. Meanwhile, I found it annoying that Choi Yeonjun, who was in the same class as me, would text me, as if he didn't even want to see my face.
"There's not a single thing I like about him, you crazy bastard..."
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Time passes equally for everyone, but for some reason, it felt like it was passing too quickly for me. Everyone else was walking home like withered spinach, but I was the only one still in full swing, having to face Choi Yeonjun instead of walking home.
"I'll look into this part, so you summarize the important things in this book."
"....."
I didn't even want to engage in conversation, so I just did what I had to do without saying a word. If I focused on this, Choi Yeonjun wouldn't mind.
"You've been hanging out with Choi Soo-bin the whole time these days."
"what?"
"Have your tastes changed?"
"What are you saying? Speak clearly."
Choi Yeonjun, who had been speaking without even looking at me, raised his head and stared at me. His eyes were completely unwavering.
"Do you like that kid?"
"Are you crazy? What makes you say something like that?"
"...You'll never know what kind of guy he is."
I know anyone is better than you. I've never seen anyone as pure and innocent as him.
"Don't get me wrong. I know you better than she does. You'd better not be too fond of that innocent little fox cub."
"Hey, you and I broke up. Who are you to meddle?"
"....."
I felt relieved to see your expression distort. But you look like you're about to burst into tears. Why on earth? You abandoned me, didn't you? Isn't that the path you chose?
Why are you making such a difficult expression, Choi Yeonjun?
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