Beginning and End

20cm (Fed time)

It wasn't like that from the beginning. It wasn't even intentional. I just watched from afar as she suffered every day. It clearly had nothing to do with me, but that doesn't mean I was being a meddlesome person.

Her name is Kim Yeo-ju. I could only see Yeo-ju, who was in the same class as Subin, from afar. Yeo-ju was always kind to everyone. Perhaps because of this, she was often the butt of jokes and some even bullied her.

It was that day. The day I clashed with a senior known for his bad character, I spoke to Yeo-ju for the first time. And I said something I couldn't even bear. What did I say about being available to help at any time? I shouldn't have said something I couldn't keep. It was a series of regrets.

The next day, the manager of my part-time job told me I absolutely had to be on time today. It was an important meeting, and I couldn't be late even for a second. So I hurriedly walked with my friends to make sure I wasn't late.

As I arrived at the school gate, the silhouette that was clearly visible was clearly Kim Yeo-ju. Today, she was once again captured by the boys who always came looking for her.

Kim Yeo-ju and I made eye contact.

Oh no. I shouldn't have seen this. I can't help you today... The heroine was looking at me with a look that begged for help. My part-time job was tight, and I wanted to help, but nothing was going my way.

I was dragged to work by my friends, but I couldn't concentrate on anything. The female protagonist's expression kept flashing through my mind.

I couldn't shake that thought until I got home. What if I got hurt again today? What if I cried again today? A thousand thoughts ran through my head. I spent the night like that.