I Want to See the Sea

misunderstanding

hey,

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배여주

"Kim Min-gyu!"

Ah, Min-gyu came to his senses when the female lead shouted in his ear.

When the female protagonist asked why he was so serious, Min-gyu said no and washed his face dry. The female protagonist patted Min-gyu and asked again.

배여주

“What is the answer to self-reflection?”

Min-gyu raised the corners of his mouth as if he was slightly laughing. Then he splashed around in the pool again and answered.

김민규

"It's going to be a long explanation. Just leave it."

You'll have to hear it to know. They're jumping into the pool together.

배여주

"...Why on earth are you following me?"

I asked Min-gyu, who continued to follow me into the alley even after swimming practice was over. Is there no end to what I want? Or is it self-satisfaction?

Min-gyu glanced at the utility pole next to him and spoke nonchalantly. It seemed he was quite concerned about his own actions.

김민규

"...I will continue to learn only if my teacher is safe."

The female protagonist, dumbfounded, wondered if that was the reason. Min-gyu made a rather amusing expression, perhaps because he was sincere. However, the female protagonist was taken aback by his expression.

배여주

"Oh, it's safe to walk alone, right? It's just an alley where no one walks."

Then Min-gyu also shook his head in disbelief, saying that his words were completely incoherent.

김민규

"That's why it's dangerous. Are you really showing off how stupid you are?"

배여주

"...go away."

As the female protagonist, whose pride is hurt, walks quickly, Min-gyu follows along as if nothing happened.

However, the female protagonist bit her lips tightly and tilted her head as she ran blindly and came into a different alley.

Then, Min-gyu, who couldn't keep up with the heroine who suddenly stopped, bumped into her.

Thanks to the height difference, Min-gyu didn't hit his head, but they fell over from the recoil. The female protagonist, who had torn her buttocks, collapsed on the floor.

Then, Min-gyu, seeing the female protagonist in pain, muttered as if he felt sorry for her for no reason.

김민규

"Hey, you two idiots."

Min-gyu was a heroine who sometimes didn't understand. Now that we're in front of the house, can't you just go?

When the heroine said it was her last request of the day, Min-gyu said he understood. Perhaps embarrassed by what had happened earlier, he ran wildly down the alley.

I tried to forget the events of the day before as the dawn air hit me. As expected, it was a futile effort.

As soon as he reached the alley near his house, he clutched his head in regret. Once inside, he threw his shoes down and threw himself onto the bed.

김민규

"You're such an idiot... ugh..."

배주현

"So, did your date go well all night?"

배여주

"I told you, it's not like I want to die?"

이석민

"I think they're dating. They even practice together every night, and at first they were awkward."

When Seokmin's words reminded her of what happened with Min-gyu, Yeo-ju wondered how she could make an excuse, but soon gave up on answering.

I knew that even though they had their own stories, it was natural for them to be seen that way in the eyes of others.

Then, Min-gyu, who was entering the classroom, seemed to quickly assess the situation and placed a hand on Yeo-ju's shoulder.

배여주

"What are you doing..."

김민규

"Don't misunderstand, we're dating."

As everyone in the classroom froze, Min-gyu, the only one who seemed confident, grabbed Yeo-ju's hand and pulled her along. Embarrassed, Yeo-ju couldn't even make an excuse and left the classroom.

배주현

"Crazy... how on earth did they end up dating..."

As they left, the classroom became noisy. Joohyun shouted at them that she wouldn't let them spread rumors and followed them.

배여주

"What's wrong with you these days?"

김민규

"If we do this, no one will mind..."

Before Min-gyu could finish speaking, Yeo-ju slapped him across the face. Startled by the blow, Min-gyu looked at Yeo-ju, who was already welling up with tears.

배여주

"I just wanted to help him because he wanted to go to the sea, like I used to..."

김민규

"...Sorry."

배여주

"It's okay. I can't stand to see you laughing anymore."

Tears fell from the female protagonist. Min-gyu reached out into the air, unable to hold on to her as she left, but it was a futile effort.

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I'm alone again.

As soon as Yeoju returned to the classroom, Min-gyu followed her without a doubt. However, the bell rang, and she sat down without being able to speak again.

The heroine sat down, wiped away the last of her tears, and then leaned down on the desk to avoid being caught.

Min-gyu also lowered his head like a criminal and said nothing, so Joo-hyun asked quietly in the unusual atmosphere.

배주현

"You made me cry."

Min-gyu didn't answer. No, he couldn't answer.

배주현

"Ha... no, let's talk about it later."

As everyone became more solemn, the class atmosphere became a little gloomy. Min-gyu looked at Yeo-ju, but then lowered his head in regret.

김민규

'This isn't it...'

The misunderstanding deepened as they were unable to speak to each other due to awkwardness.

배주현

"You wouldn't be treating the female lead like that, would you?"

김민규

"No way. I appreciate you teaching me to swim..."

배주현

"You, you know that if rumors of your relationship spread to the female protagonist, it'll be a big problem, right?"

김민규

"Uh, why?"

배주현

"Then the school won't even send you to competitions or anything, and they'll just bury you. That's why dating at our school is a life-or-death struggle."

Oh, I never dreamed that would happen. Min-gyu hated himself for needlessly holding onto Yeo-ju's ankle.

You could have just said thank you and that you liked it, but you made a big deal out of it.

Joohyun said, knowing Min-gyu's feelings.

배주현

"The kids won't spread rumors and will keep quiet, so as long as you don't do anything that could cause misunderstandings, it'll be okay. Please be careful."

김민규

"Oh, okay, thank you..."

Actually, none of it is okay.

That I caused harm to everyone and that I acted as I pleased and caused trouble for the female protagonist.

It was not tolerated.

But what had already happened could not be undone. There was no way it could be undone.

The only good thing is that they say it will go away quickly if you just be careful... No, I can't be reassured by that.

You must never let your guard down.

Even I, who had made everyone uncomfortable.