Rose of Sharon in Time (free serial)
02: A story from 13 years ago (1)



So I was thrown into misfortune

That day 13 years ago was the beginning


There was a kid at our Hanul High School named Kwon Soon-young who was rumored to be handsome.

He was a very popular and outgoing guy.

One thing that bothered me was that he was a bit of a thug.

So, girls were afraid and couldn't easily confess to Kwon Soon-young, no matter how handsome he was.

Then one day

That dog. Sheep. Arch. Chi.


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I like you


권순영
Let's date, zinnia

confessed to me


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okay


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Then

Actually, I was bullied at school

If you accept that punk's confession

I thought the kids wouldn't bother me anymore

however

It was a mistake

Because I'm dating Kwon Soon-young

Whenever Kwon Soon-young isn't by my side

I was burdened with the envy and jealousy of children.

Choaaaak- (pouring rag water over Ilhong's head)

고하정
Hahahahahahahaha


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…

This was especially true for Go Ha-jeong's group.

Because Go Ha-jeong has had a crush on Kwon Soon-young for a long time.

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It's winter so it'll be a bit cold haha Take care~ (goes away)

Because I know that if I talk back to him here, my life as a high school senior won't be smooth.

The best policy was to just keep getting hit and endure it.


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This is a new cardigan I bought...


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It smells bad, so I have to throw it away.


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Rose of Sharon! Why are your clothes like that?


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It's nothing, I fell into the school fountain.


권순영
Ha.. is it Go Ha-jeong's doing again?

No..! If Kwon Soon-young goes to find Go Ha-jeong here

Their bullying will get worse


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Oh, no?


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Am I the only one missing?


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Is this the first or second time you've lied?


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I don't know, but if you look into it, you'll find the answer.


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Hey, hey!

It was always like this

고하정
Hey, zinnia

고하정
I told Kwon Soon-young to stop pestering me.

고하정
How long are you guys going to date?

Crack- (sound of slapping cheek)

고하정
I told you to break up!!!


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… (touching cheek)

Bang- (sound of door opening)


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Damn it, Go Ha-jeong!!!

고하정
!

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Soo, Sunyoung...

고하정
This, this is it..

Crack- (sound of slapping cheek)

고하정
Aaak!!


권순영
Don't look at me like I'm a woman


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Anyone who touches the zinnia will be punished in the same way.


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So just do it moderately


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…

When I get hurt, Kwon Soon-young comes to save me and takes revenge.

The more this happens, the more Go Ha-jeong's bullying becomes worse.

It was the same every time

In the end, I decided to break up with Kwon Soon-young.

Right on the day of the school festival.


The school festival was held with booths set up outside.

Kwon Soon-young, as always

He walked around with me, holding my hand tightly.

I decided to break up today, but seeing Kwon Soon-young's bright expression

I feel sorry for no reason


권순영
Where do you want to go next, Ilhong?


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excuse me..


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Shall we go into the school for a bit?


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Suddenly? There's no one at school.


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So let's go, actually... I have something to say


권순영
..?


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Well, then


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thank you



권순영
What do you have to talk about when you come to the gym?


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that..


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Don't misunderstand, listen...


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What is it?


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Ever since I started dating you, I've been scared of the kids' stares


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I'm starting to find it hard to handle Go Ha-jeong harassing me anymore...


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The college entrance exam is just around the corner, so I don't want to worry about these useless things.


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we..


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Let's break up


권순영
what..?


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Ilhong-ah...


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Oh, no...


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Every time Go Ha-jeong bullied you, I saved you.


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I was always one step late.. haha


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And every time you save him, he starts to bully me more and more, you know?


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I'm having a hard time now...


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Let's stop

(Ilhong leaves the gym)


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Rose of Sharon!!!


(1st floor stairs)

Knock knock knock - (sound of stairs coming down)


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Haa..good job..good job


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Uh..sigh..sob..sob sob


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The college entrance exam is more important than a trivial relationship.


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Well done, zinnia.

Smul smul- (smoke rises)


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Smoke...? What is it? Is it foggy?


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Ugh...what is that burning smell..?

at that time

Suddenly, the school became a sea of fire.


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!


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B, fire..


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It's fire!!!


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Is there no one there?!!

A person who suddenly flashed through my mind


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Kwon Soon-young!!

Kwon Soon-young is in the 4th floor gym.

I'm on the first floor stairs

I can escape right away if I just keep walking forward.

I saw the exit

If you go to the 4th floor now to rescue Kwon Soon-young

I really


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Will I be able to survive..?

The fire is getting stronger

The fire soon spread to the stairs, and if we delayed any longer, we wouldn't even be able to attempt to climb to the fourth floor.

I was troubled by the thought of one person's life.


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In order for my mom and I to make a living, I need to do well on the CSAT and get a job at a good place.


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If I go to save Kwon Soon-young and I die...


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Mom will have to live alone


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Mom...

I can't leave you alone

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So Kwon Soon-young

died

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