"Hey!! Yoon Jeonghan!"
" ? Oh, what is it..;; Was it Choi Yeo-ju?"
"Why are you disappointed?"
" little? "
"Isn't it great that this pretty girl is your girlfriend?"
".. women can hit too "
"Okay, okay"
This is my friend Yoon Jung-han, commonly known as the "FIRE EGG" friend. Perhaps because of his melancholic appearance, he's always been popular. Why am I telling you this? Well... because something like this happened.
"I... Yeoju"
" why? "
"Are you dating Jeonghan?"
"Me? Are you really saying that?"
"Huh? "
"It doesn't make sense for me to date someone like that."
"Oh.. Then can you push me?"
"No, no"
"Uh...why?"
"Um... because"
" ...? "
"How can I see that kid dating before me?"
"Oh... okay"
"Goodbye and find someone else~^^"
After the girl left _
"Oh my... you're doing great. Help your friend with his dating business!"
"I don't like it~ He's dating before me? I can't stand it."
" Haha.. so Choi Yeo-ju-like"
" swimming.. "
widely-
"Huh? Why banana milk?"
"I bought mine and gave it to you because you wanted one left over;;"
" .... "
“..Aren’t you going to eat?”
" no.. "
" ..? "
"If it's what you gave me, it might be past the expiration date... I'll check and eat it."
"Huh..? Okay, or should I take it..?"
widely-
"Haha I just checked everything. There's exactly one year left?"
" really.. "
at that time _
"I... Jeonghan-ah"
It was that girl from earlier. What? She won't give up? Then I guess I'll have to help her. Still, this kid's been single for 18 years. She should try dating at school.
"Why? What's going on?"
"No.. you..ㅅ"
"Wait a minute~ I'll take this guy with me."
So I dragged the child up to the rooftop.
"..Why did you bring me here?"
"You... are you confident that you won't give up on Yoon Jung-han?"
"Of course. I liked you for years."
"How many years..?"
"3 years... I liked you since I was in 2nd year of middle school"
"I see... Anyway, I'll help you."
" suddenly..? "
"Yeah, that kid... Shouldn't we try dating at school?"
" .. thank you "
"If you're grateful, buy me some banana milk later."
" okay "
"Then I'll go first-"
So I left the rooftop.
The next day -
"Yoon Jeonghan!!!"
"..? Choi Yeo-ju?"
"Heh.. you walk so fast.. anyway, is there anything you like?"
"I suddenly like you... why"
"Just! Anyway, tell me quickly."
"Me... listening to music and watching movies"
" Really? Anyway, I understand!"
So I ran with all my might to the girl.
"Hey! Stand over there."
"Uh..uh"
"Heh.. why do these walk so fast.. anyway, he likes watching movies and listening to music"
"What song..?"
"As far as I know, he listens to ballads a lot, so pop songs aren't really his style."
" Haha.. thank you "
"Anyway, I'm going!!"
I passed the child and entered the classroom.
So after two days... a week passed, I went to school.
Drumroll-
" ... "
"Phew... Really?"
"Oh! I told you it was really fun?"
"Ah..haha I miss you too"
"Right? Huh? When did Choi Yeo-ju come?"
" .. a moment ago "
"..? What happened? Did something bother you?"
It wasn't unusual for that kid to be chattering next to Yoon Jeong-han, but it made me feel uneasy. It felt like he was taking my place. I don't know exactly what it was, but one thing is certain: I don't like the situation right now.
"I'm sorry, but the seat you're sitting in right now is mine."
" .. Oh really?"
"Yeah, that's right"
" ... "
" Me and "
" .. Yeah, okay, see you later~ "
So the child left the classroom.
".. Are things going well with him?"
"What's going well? It's not like anyone likes him."
"Huh? "
"It's not like he likes me either."
"..he likes you"
" what? "
"I pushed him because he liked you! Hey, try dating this time. I'll help you!"
"..You really don't regret it?"
"Of course! What's there to regret?"
Yes, I have no regrets. I should be happy that my friend is dating... Yeah, that's right, and I don't like him either, so there's no need for me to be the one to suffer.
"..I can't play with you today"
"Huh? Suddenly? Why?"
"I decided to have dinner with him"
"Oh.. really? Then eat with him."
" okay "
So it was time to go home from school, and I walked home alone. It was my first time going alone, but... I guess it wasn't too bad. I arrived home, and before I knew it, it was night.
Room _
" .. I hope you're having fun "
" .. Looks like you're having fun "
It was so confusing. There's no way I'd think of him as a man... Why am I so upset? We've been friends for 18 years... And we're dating... Oh my
at that time _
" ...? "
"What the... That guy who said he was going to eat earlier..."
So, with that question in mind, I went to the playground in front of the apartment.
"Wow... I used to play here a lot."
It's nighttime now, and the weather is quite cool, so I'm lost in thought. Back then, we used to hug each other and even take baths together... Anyway, I wonder how I spent the past 18 years... It's tear-jerking.
"..I miss you"
" what? "
"Huh? "
"What do you miss so much?"
".. What? You said you were going to eat earlier."
"..I just came"
"No.. why don't you give me a chance.. "
"Why? Why should I do this?"
" what? "
"Have you ever thought about my feelings?"
" ... "
".. You don't know who I really like, so why do you keep trying to get me involved?"
" .. but I.. "
"You... do you know who I like?"
"Huh? "
"You, you like me, Choi Yeo-ju"
" .. but we are close.. "
"That buddy... buddy now"
" ... "
"Let's finish it."
With those words, Yoon Jeong-han kissed me. Will I ever be able to shed the title of friend for 18 years? In all the time we've lived as friends, has there never been a time when I felt like a man to you?
"..Do you want to end it? No..Let's end it"
My answer is...
"Okay. Let's finish, Jeonghan."
And let's start again as lovers. Our 18 years.