The tutor next door who is younger than me
#8_First day of school
Ding dong
The sound of a doorbell rang out in the apartment hallway.
Then, a loud crash was heard, and Donghyun came out wearing a school uniform.
김동현
"You're here...?"
서애빈
"We promised to go to school together!"
Aebin, dressed in a casual yet stylish outfit that didn't look too obvious, looked quite nervous.
김동현
Are you going to the freshman orientation?
서애빈
"Yeah, I'm nervous since it's my first time at this school..."
김동현
"You'll adapt quickly, since you're a total extrovert."
서애빈
"Hmm, is that so?"
Aebin smiled shyly as she looked at Donghyeon.
서애빈
"Donghyun, aren't you going this way?"
She pointed toward Garosu-gil.
김동현
"Yeah, do you go straight ahead?"
서애빈
"Yeah, see you next time!"
Aebin waved her hand brightly as she walked away.
김동현
"Ugh..."
Donghyun, having confirmed that she was out of sight, crouched down while wiping his face with his hands.
Donghyun, who has made it a habit to go to bed at dawn and wake up late, is now so sleepy he feels like he's going crazy.
김동현
"Since I'm up, shall I go for a walk...?"
Donghyun stood up from his seat, looking at the straight tree-lined street in the perfect weather.
And I walked slowly, taking small steps.
Seeing the children around him wearing the same school uniform as himself, he wore a pleased expression for no reason.
김동현
I used to feel this way when going to school back in the day, too.
As I, now an adult, am experiencing the privileges that only students can enjoy, I felt like I was getting younger.
사람/사람들
"Hey, isn't that our school uniform?"
사람/사람들
"Wow, was there someone like that at our school?"
Donghyun was attracting attention among the students with his dazzling visuals.
김동현
Why are they staring...
Feeling burdened by the stares, he turned his steps and moved to a different location.
서애빈
"Which way are you going...?"
Aebin is wandering around looking for the main auditorium where the entrance ceremony is being held.
As Avenue College was rumored to be large and complex, I couldn't tell where anything was.
이채령
Do you know where the main auditorium is over there?
A person with a face full of confusion spoke to Aebin.
서애빈
"...Shall we look for it together?"
이채령
Oh... really?
The two looked around for someone who looked very familiar with the place and struck up a conversation.
서애빈
"Do you know where the main auditorium is over there?"
?
If you go straight over there, you'll come to where the big tree is. The auditorium is closest to that tree.
서애빈
"thank you!"
He nodded in greeting and walked in the direction ? pointed.
이채령
What is your major?
서애빈
"I'm in the Department of Law. What about you?"
이채령
Oh, I'm from the Department of Child Education.
서애빈
"By any chance, what is your name? I'm Seo Ae-bin."
이채령
I'm Lee Chaeryeong.
The two chattered away, relieving the awkward atmosphere.
서애빈
Oh, it's really spacious.
이채령
"It looks like a concert hall..."
Even though I arrived earlier than scheduled due to worry, it was packed with people.
As I sat and waited for a moment, a person came out.
And I made several announcements that were meaningless but still needed to be heard.
Entrance ceremonies were long then as they are now.
?
Lastly, we are planning a welcome party at Chamse Hof in front of the school at 8 PM this evening, so please attend if possible.
He said those words one last time and went to the side.
서애빈
"Oh... are you going over there?"
이채령
"You have to go. If you don't, you won't know anyone for a while."
The two stood up from their seats.
이채령
"Can you give me your number by any chance?"
서애빈
"then!"
They took each other's phones and entered their numbers.
서애빈
See you later!
이채령
Yeah, bye!
Aebin, who was strolling down the street away from school, discovered a hot dog stand.
Unable to just pass by it, she paid for a mozzarella hot dog, took a bite, and happily set off.
Shortly after, at 6 o'clock, Aebin burst into Donghyun's house.
서애빈
"Donghyun!"
김동현
What is the matter?
Flustered, Donghyun opened the front door with a bewildered expression.
서애빈
I need to adjust my tutoring schedule.
Aebin took off her shoes and stepped into the living room.
서애빈
"My aunt and uncle went on a trip with my parents, right?"
김동현
"yes yes."
서애빈
What time does Donghyun's school end?
김동현
"Uh... around 4 o'clock?"
서애빈
"Hmm, then the tutoring is from 5 to 6:30?"
김동현
"I'm fine."
서애빈
"Okay, let's skip class today and make up next time. Also, it might be a bit difficult when I'm busy with school assignments."
김동현
"yes."
서애빈
How was school today? Did you make any friends?
김동현
It's just... the first day, so it's a bit awkward.
Donghyun slowly averted his gaze.
서애빈
I made one friend!
김동현
Oh, congratulations.
서애빈
"We're having a freshman welcome party at 8 too! If I get a message saying I'm drunk, don't mess with me! Got it?"
Seeing her chattering in a raised voice as if excited, Donghyun chuckled and replied.
김동현
Right, you remember promising not to drink too much, right?
서애빈
"Of course, who do you think I promised?"
Aebin gave Donghyun a confident look.
서애빈
I'm off now. See you next class!
김동현
"goodbye."
Aebin waved goodbye and disappeared beyond the front door.