"Rumor"

EP.05 Truth and Stomach Pain

The next day, after going to school, Yeonjun and Chan became very awkward with each other and didn't say anything.

연준

"Oh, what should I do? Should I try talking to Chan-i? But what if we end up becoming even more distant?"

찬

"I wish the next class (P.E.) would hurry up. Why do I feel uncomfortable being with Yeonjun today?"

And then the bell rang to announce the next class and the friends started to leave for the gym one by one.

So Yeonjun and Chan were about to leave, but they forgot to bring their gym clothes.

찬

'Ah.. I didn't bring my gym uniform.. What should I do.. The gym teacher will say something really bad if I don't wear my gym uniform, so I'm scared.. Should I just not go to gym class..'

(Knock knock) "Hey!"

찬

"why?"

"You don't have a gym uniform, do you? Put this on and go quickly. You're late."

찬

"Uh...thank you, but aren't you going to gym? How did you know I didn't bring gym clothes..."

"You usually go out right after the gym bell rings, but you didn't go out today, so I knew right away that you didn't bring your gym clothes. And I had a stomachache today, so I told the teacher and skipped gym."

찬

"Oh right, are you on your period now?"

"..How do you know my menstrual cycle?"

찬

"Of course you and I have been friends for 8 years. We've seen everything. How could I not know about your menstrual cycle? You knew I didn't bring gym clothes."

"Ah- Okay, but could you please leave quickly so I can rest?"

찬

Okay, get some rest"

"Huh? Huh huh..//"

Autumn was a little flustered and a little excited to see her friend of 8 years for the first time.

And Yeonjun came to the classroom to get a water bottle, but happened to see Chan-i and Ga-eul talking, and even Chan-i walking to the gym. So, instead of taking the water bottle, he turned around and headed back to the gym.

Physical education class

"Okay, today we're going to play dodgeball. We'll choose a representative for each team. Chan and Yeonjun, come out."

"Play rock-paper-scissors and choose the winner first."

Chan: ✌🏻 Yeonjun: ✋🏻

Everyone seemed reluctant to let Chan join the team, and Yeonjun noticed this and said.

연준

"Guys, please focus just this once. It seems like everyone hates Chan-i because of Ain, but I'm the one who brought Ain up. I feel so sorry and guilty for breaking Chan-i's secret. And the last thing about being adopted is a lie, so I hope you all don't hate Chan-i."

연준

(After) "I'm also mustering up my courage to say this. The one who's most scared and upset about this situation right now is probably Chan. Chan was also very upset and reluctant to talk about it. What I really wanted to say was..."

The Fed took a deep breath and then said.

연준

"I hope you don't make things harder for Chan-i since it was my fault. Chan-i didn't lose his parents because he wanted to. And... (kneeling) I'm truly sorry, Chan-i. Actually, a senior told me to do that. That's why I uploaded the post that evening and I feel guilty..."

찬

"You already put it up there and what? Feeling guilty? You're saying you didn't come because you felt guilty? Don't be ridiculous. The next day, I went to school and saw you with a senior in the alley. If you were truly sorry, you should have at least called me yesterday. But you didn't even text me."

찬

"And it's true that I'm adopted. You can torment me. I don't care if I'm in pain. So, if you want to torment me, torment me as much as you want."

... the atmosphere became quiet for a moment

찬

Chan-i suddenly felt unwell. "..Teacher, I'll skip PE today..."

The unexpected answer surprised not only the teacher but also the kids. Chani, who always did everything related to physical education, skipped dodgeball class. At our school, students can skip physical education class a total of three times, but this was Chani's first time. That's why it was even more surprising.

"Uh... why?"

찬

"Ah... I feel a little... unwell..."

"Oh, yeah."

Yeonjun was so worried about Chani.

Infirmary

찬

"Hello, teacher..."

보건선생님

"Oh really? Is Chan here? Does something hurt?"

Chan-i, who often got sick and went to the infirmary, was like a friend to the infirmary teacher.

찬

"Oh, I... I don't feel well..."

보건선생님

"I see. I'll take a look. (Looking at the time) But it's class time now. What class are you in? Math? Science?"

찬

"No... it's physical education."

보건선생님

'It's Chan-i's favorite sport... I guess it must have hurt that much...'

보건선생님

"It's done. Just take your medicine regularly."

There was a pack attached to the boat to keep it warm.

찬

"Yes... Goodbye..." (thud)

보건선생님

"? Chan-ah, wake up! Someone send an ambulance!"

Chan-i suddenly collapses, and the panicked school nurse calls for help from those around her...

"What's going on?"

보건선생님

"A student collapsed. Please call 119."

So, Chan-i ends up going to the emergency room, and hears something unexpected at the hospital... -To be continued next time...-

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