About a week had passed since that incident. We'd mostly been spending our time practicing individually. With the freshman orientation only about a week away, we decided to get back together at school. Something still felt off, but we had to practice anyway.
“Whew… guys. Then, shall we try recording this?”
"call."
We set up a tripod camera in front of us and started practicing in front of it. Our synergy was still good. We were almost ready for debut. It's embarrassing even to say this myself. Still, our dancing was really good, and our singing was pretty decent. If only we could perform like this on stage.
“Whew.... Still, you did well.”
“Hey guys. Want to go into the school for a bit?”
“School?”
"Yeah. The new students are coming in one after another today. Don't you want to meet them quickly? Some of them are probably in the practice room right now."
“Oh, then let’s go.”
I didn't sweat that much. I think that's because we only danced about 3 or 4 times. Anyway, we went into the school for a bit. As expected of a preparatory school, many of the kids were working hard. They were working so hard that it was really pitiful. In particular, I briefly saw the kids dancing in the practice room, and they were jumping around and making a mess. It was almost like working. I was worried that my knees would break if I kept doing that.
"Oh, right. That kid is slated to be admitted at the top of his class this year. His name is Boo Seung-kwan. He's incredibly good at singing and studying, so he's truly a genius in every way."
"and....."
“The second place winner is a Chinese kid named Song Woo-gi, but he’s in Germany right now and not there… They were both elites, but Seung-gwan did better on the entrance exam? I think so. Oh, by the way, that kid named Song Woo-gi is the daughter of the principal here.”
“Oh... As expected, those kids are different.”
Seungkwan was practicing his singing. I thought about going in for a moment, but quickly changed my mind. There was no need for me to bother him, since he was working so hard. I continued walking until I arrived in front of the teachers' office.
"Actually, since this is a preparatory school, there aren't many male teachers. Yoongi and Taeyong, whom I met back then, are the only ones. Other than the five of us, most of the others are women. There are a few older teachers, but those who are about to retire are the only ones left, right?"
“Aha. I see.”
“Oh, and some students are already idol trainees or actively working as idols, so they often don’t come to school, or if they do, they only have morning classes and then leave. So, if you’re flustered by that…”
“Who is...out there!”
While we were chatting for a bit, a woman wearing large glasses came out. She seemed to be a bit shy.
“Oh, was it noisy, Saerom?”
“Ah... no... I think there’s someone there...”
“Sae-rom! I told you it was Aaron outside!”
“Ah... I see! Sorry about that...”
"Oh, right. This is Teacher Saerom. I think she's the teacher in charge of music with Dongho. And the teacher with the loud voice over there..."
“Yaaa ...
“And that teacher, who has a keen ear, is Jiseon. Jiseon is a math teacher. Oh, now that I think about it, Jonghyun is a math teacher...”
“Oh my, my junior is here?”
You're out so quickly, Jiseon.
“Wow, he’s really handsome...”
“Ah... Hello! Kim Jong-hyun from the math department....”
“Hello, Mr. Kim Jong-hyun. My name is Noh Ji-seon from the math department.”
So everyone is increasingly avoiding her. Teacher Saerom is going inside, and the other kids are starting to notice her too... Wait a minute, where are you guys going?
“Hey guys, let Jonghyun talk to his senior for a bit... and let’s move on to the next course...”
“We’re not that clueless...”
“Good job, Jonghyun. The teacher said that office romances are allowed.”
Hey, why on earth are you guys going?!!! And...
“Jonghyun, shall we go somewhere and talk for a bit?”
"yes yes?"
Why is Teacher Jiseon doing this?!