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Choice. One
past_
"All the busy national representatives have come out."
"I'm busy, it's been two years now."
"So why did you leave us and go out alone again?"
For the first time in a long time, a former figure skater, a current couple, and a solo skater gathered at a window seat at a franchise cafe somewhere in Seoul. They used to live together in the same dorm, so they used to see each other quite often. However, with all three now retired, even though they've been friends for 20 years, the last time the three of them met together was roughly three months ago.
"But have you lost weight?"
"Did I lose weight?"
"It's like a bone."
"You've gained a lot of weight since you started living with the female lead. You used to be so annoying that you didn't even eat."
We chatted away, losing track of time, from mutual compliments and insults to personal stories we knew from being longtime friends. Just as we were running out of things to talk about, one of the group of high school girls sitting in the far corner approached the Doraise table.
"Are you... a figure skater?"
"That's right."
"Oh, could you please sign this?"
"Who is it?"
A female student in uniform approached the three of them sitting in the corner seat by the window and asked if they could sign an autograph. Jimin's eyes instantly lit up at her words and he asked whose autograph he wanted. Taehyung, not to be outdone, raised the corners of his mouth and tried to act friendly.
"Ah, that player, Do Yeo-ju..."
"Yes? Me? I'm just human."
"No...?"
Despite their sincerity, the female student cautiously pointed at Yeoju and asked. Yeoju, who had been gazing out the window, thought it wasn't her story, and was reminiscing sentimentally, then, flustered, pointed at me. As you know, figure skater Do Yeoju had been retired for two years, so the title "Athlete" next to her name felt awkward yet pleasing. Jinshil forced a smile to soften, and when he signed the paper the female student was holding, the girl's delight was vividly visible. Seeing that, Yeoju felt a surge of pride.
“Thank you for remembering me.”
“No!… And you two look so good together! Have a great relationship!”
The female student, who had even made a hand gesture of encouragement, hurried back to her seat. The elated female protagonist couldn't help but smile. The two, still active players, were completely dumbfounded at being outdone by a retired player.
“I’m so proud.”
“…But when I see him, I think of you, Doyeoju.”
“Me? What?”
“You always followed a guy around to the rink because you were in love with him.”
“That crazy story.”
“Why, it’s a story that Park Jimin knows best.”
I was trying to listen in, thinking he might tell another funny anecdote from the past, but he suddenly started talking about a middle school girl who was a gold digger. I tried to stop him, but Taehyung pretended not to hear and continued talking. The girl, who suddenly started to notice Jimin sitting next to her, glanced at him, but he just stared straight ahead, as if he was dazed.
I shot an angry glare at Taehyung, who had instantly turned the atmosphere into a tense situation. Taehyung simply shrugged, as if he didn't know anything. After two hours of meeting, a suffocating silence fell before Jimin spoke.
“I liked Yeoju back then too.”
“That’s right. What’s good about a girl who always falls for guys, confesses, gets hurt, and whines?”
No matter what Jimin said, Taehyung, who was about to say what he wanted to say, stopped. He realized that Jimin was glaring at him as if he was going to kill him because of this story.
Choice two.
today_
“Jimin! Jimin!”
"why."
“Should I wear this or that?”
“They’re both pretty.”
“No, not from your own eyes, but objectively!”
"left."
Yeoju stood in front of the wardrobe, holding two sets of clothes, tilting her head as she picked them up and put them down. Concerned that she might not make it to the airport on time, Jimin answered with a nod to the left, and she hurried into the wardrobe.
“Lady, is this carrier all your luggage?”
“Yeah, with a bag on top of the carrier!”
“I’ll go out first. Come out quickly.”
Jimin left the front door, dragging his suitcase and Yeoju's with one hand. Only then did Yeoju notice the small clock on the vanity table, startled, and quickly finished her makeup. Her pre-booked flight was still about an hour and a half away. She quickly threw on her coat, made a phone call, and dashed out.
“Hey, Kim Taek.”
"why."
“Are you out?”
“I came out, but the traffic was really bad.”
“That’s why I said you should sleep at my house.”
“Am I crazy? You want me to watch you guys play love?”
Jimin shook his head in disgust, watching the two bickering within five seconds of picking up the phone. Jimin stood behind Yeoju and helped her put her coat on properly. Yeoju, furious after finishing her phone call with Taehyung, furrowed her brow. Jimin pressed her forehead, asking, "Why are you getting so angry again?" and headed to the parking lot.
Choice three.
future_
On a peaceful weekend morning, Yeo-ju, still a wealthy unemployed man, and Jimin, who had just finished a competition, were together for what felt like a long time. Yeo-ju sat in the middle of the sofa, Jimin on the back, watching TV. Jimin, who was scrolling through his phone, asked Yeo-ju.
“My lady.”
"huh?"
“What do you want for lunch?”
“Should I order delivery?”
“Is there anything you want to eat?”
The female protagonist, who had been pondering the situation with a pensive expression, suddenly exclaimed in a cheerful voice that she wanted tteokbokki. As if he'd expected this, Jimin naturally ordered a quick delivery from the female protagonist's regular tteokbokki place.
“Shall we watch a movie?”
“Okay, is there anything worth seeing?”
I got off the sofa, settled down, and turned on the TV. We were naturally looking for a movie, responding to each other's questions, when suddenly Jimin stopped responding. Yeoju, taken aback, looked at Jimin. Jimin was watching her from the corner of the sofa.
“What did you ask me?”
"no."
“Then why?”
“Honey, shall we get married?”
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