2 sugars in Americano
Episode 10. Training Session (1)
I fell asleep on the bus and two hours had already passed.
I arrived at the training center.
I got up with my heavy body and got off the bus.
Lee Ji-eun, wearing a lavender hoodie, runs towards me and hugs me tightly.
이지은
Jungkook! I missed you.
전정국
Oh my, I told you not to run.
이지은
Still... I miss you...
I love Lee Ji-eun, who quickly becomes sullen and shuts her mouth when I nag her.
I tapped my protruding lips with my finger.
전정국
Don't do that duck mouth again! If you keep doing that, I'll kiss you.
이지은
What the??? Are you crazy!!
Her cheeks flush with embarrassment, and a bright smile spreads across her small face.
이지은
N..I'll go line up the kids! See you later!
It's so cute how he turns around like that and runs away waving his long legs, which makes me laugh.
민윤기
Hey, stop whining and get the kids in line.
전정국
Oh, uh.
The first day of the retreat was passing by without much difference.
태형쌤
Jungkook! Let's try to guess what you're doing tomorrow.
전정국
Oh yes.
태형쌤
Yoongi said he didn't want to do it even if it meant dying, so we just decided to do it together.
전정국
Where should I practice? I'll change clothes and go.
태형쌤
Oh, okay. Then let's come to the auditorium where we were working earlier. Let's meet there.
전정국
Yes. If you go first, I'll get there quickly.
As I was quickly walking away to change into comfortable clothes after a brief greeting,
이지은
Jungkook! Where are you?
전정국
I'm going to practice showing off my long legs
이지은
You? Showing off your long legs? Really? What are you doing?
전정국
dance
이지은
Whoa! With whom?
전정국
With Teacher Taehyung
이지은
Oh really?? Are you really doing this?? Wow, that's cool!
이지은
Can I go and see?
전정국
I'm not good at it...
이지은
Oh, but still... I miss you...
전정국
Okay, then let's go together.
I couldn't help but feel infinitely weak towards Lee Ji-eun, who lowered the corners of her eyes and smiled faintly at me.
The auditorium we worked in had mirrors on the sides, making it a pretty good practice room.
이지은
Wow!! Awesome!!!!
태형쌤
Oh, Ji-eun is here too?
전정국
I came with you because you said you wanted to see me.
이지은
I'll just stay still and not disturb you!
Under Teacher Taehyung's sharp gaze, Lee Ji-eun sat down in a corner chair and straightened her posture.
Even that weird appearance was cute, so... I'm in big trouble.
전정국
Ahem.. Then shall we guess?
태형쌤
Oh, so you know all the dances?
전정국
Yes. I've already practiced everything you told me in advance, so I think I just need to follow the route.
태형쌤
Okay then music cue!
A familiar beat flowed out. It was a song by BTS, a crew of dancing prodigies, and it was also one of my favorites.
Just like we practiced. I looked in the mirror and corrected each movement. Teacher Taehyung was also a really good dancer, and no one was behind.
Sweat was dripping down my face, but I ignored it and continued. I must have repeated it about ten times. The music cut off.
전정국
Huh..huh..
태형쌤
Oh my... you're really good at dancing? You could even pursue this career path.
It felt good. It felt like I was being recognized. It sounded like I had a lot of potential.
Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap
Applause was heard from a corner at the back.
When I looked back, I saw Lee Ji-eun standing up from her chair, her eyes wide open, her white hands clapped and clapping.
이지은
This is so cool!! Awesome... My boyfriend is the best!
태형쌤
Oh you guys are dating? I knew it lol
태형쌤
It looks good
이지은
Right! We suit each other well!
태형쌤
Yeah, it's freezing well
태형쌤
Are they cool? Are they cool? Are they cool? Are they cool? They're cool!
As expected... no matter how cool the dancing is, that Taehyung teacher won't go anywhere.
With the teacher's small slip of the tongue that came without fail, and Lee Ji-eun's pleasant laughter,
The first day of the retreat was drawing to a close.