Caramel Popcorn

10

Caramel popcorn

10

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오여주

"What... do you mean it suits you well?"

I asked Jaehyun.

명재현

"Hmm... it felt like a waste to just keep him in the jungle. I just saw him, and he has a good sense for engaging and dodging, so I think he'll do well in this too!"

Ah... so that's what you meant.

It was not a feeling of disappointment or regret.

It was closer to simple curiosity.

And for now, I wanted to avoid a misunderstanding with Yeongseo, so I didn't want to attach any more significance to it.

For a while now, it felt like I was constantly misunderstanding or being misunderstood, so without realizing it, I started taking even trivial things a bit sensitively.

Okay, let's stop thinking useless thoughts and focus on the game.

...

I think that was the first time in my life I just played games at a PC bang for a long time without even realizing how much time was passing.

이영서

Shall we leave now?

At Yeongseo's words, I looked at the time for the first time.

It was almost 9 o'clock in the evening.

Startled, I immediately turned on my phone and checked the bus timetable.

There was only a little over an hour left until the last train, and feeling a bit rushed, I turned off the computer screen and answered Yeongseo.

오여주

"Okay, let's stop and go now!"

The kids who stealthily close the game window at my words.

I wasn't in such a rush yet that I had to run out, so I waited calmly until the kids turned off all the computers.

Just as everyone finished getting ready to leave and was about to stand up from their seats...

이영서

"Yeoju! Let's go to the karaoke!"

Yeongseo's surprise attack

이영서

There's a karaoke place right downstairs, let's just play for thirty minutes before we go!

Feeling that my plan was about to go awry, I chose to take a step back.

오여주

Sorry, it's almost time for the last train.

Youngseo pouted at my words, then tightly linked her arm with mine and spoke as if pleading.

이영서

Just ten minutes! I won't stop you if you go first~

In the end, I fell victim to the attack.

오여주

"Okay... then let's hurry!"

Yeongseo, laughing as she bounces out again at my answer.

She is clearly a peer, but what is this feeling that I am raising a daughter?

Feeling a strange emotion, I ended up heading to the coin karaoke room again, as if being dragged along by Youngseo.

이영서

Jaehyun should sing first~

At Youngseo's word, Jaehyun picked up the remote control and, as if accustomed to it, selected and chose a song.

You two are really close.

A short instrumental break played, and immediately Jaehyun's voice came through the microphone.

명재현

"You're totally my type, totally my type. I get the feeling without you even saying a word, from head to toe."

오여주

"and..."

The moment I heard the first verse, my right hand had already risen and was covering my mouth.

Fearing that my gaping mouth would look too unsightly... I kept my mouth covered and just kept marveling.

at that time.

Jaehyun, who had been singing while looking straight ahead, suddenly turned around and started singing while looking at me.

Even the shy eye smile~

Even the way he looks spaced out~

You look so pretty and my heart is pounding. Why did you only appear now? You're totally my type.

Jaehyun grins, then turns his head to continue singing.

At that moment, my heart pounded violently and my ears felt muffled.

What's wrong with me...

at that time.

이영서

"You sing well, right?"

At Youngseo's question whispered in my ear, I nodded while staring blankly straight ahead.

이영서

"Did you fall for me?"

I was about to nod again without thinking, but was startled and turned my head to look at Yeongseo.

Then, Youngseo smiled brightly and spoke.

이영서

Your face is so red~

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Flirting is just part of her routine! You can't fall for it easily!

After listening to Youngseo, I could see Jaehyun singing a line to each of them—not just me, but Seoyoon, Youngseo, and even Choi Yeonjun—as if he were giving them fan service.

At that moment, I felt my turbulent heart instantly settle down coldly.

It was just a momentary emotion.

I was momentarily entranced by the good voice blending with the dark and loud lighting.

이영서

"Aren't you going to sing, Yeoju? The kids have all made reservations."

I shook my head at Yeongseo's question and checked the time on my phone.

It was almost time to leave, so I didn't think my turn would come.

And so the second song began again.

A voice heard after a calm instrumental interlude

Is it because of the caffeine? Have you turned into a wreck?

문서윤

"Oh~ Choi Yeonjun~"

Why does he sing so well?

Choi Yeon-jun's voice was just as good as Jaehyun's.

It looks like they're sitting comfortably and singing casually, but they didn't miss a single note or beat and sang so well...

I'm not coming along to karaoke next time.

I became afraid of my skills being exposed.

자까

...What would it be like to have a guy friend who sings well and is that handsome...

자까

So what... it can't even happen...