Chapter 125
Chapter 125
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 125
Chapter Title: Yeon-hee's Honest Opinion
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Yang Yeon-hee from Class 2-2 of the second year was deep in thought.
Should she say it or not?
She had parted ways with her other friends who were heading off to cram school or tutoring sessions and was on her way to Olive Young with Ga-eun.
Ga-eun, who had been chuckling to herself for a while, spoke up.
"But you know."
"Yeah."
"Didn't Jeong Eun-seong basically confess to Da-hye earlier?"
"Earlier?"
"Yeah. He said he liked her as a friend, but that was just a smokescreen, I think."
The closest friend to me, the one I like so much and cherish, the one I think about all the time!
"I think that was a confession, a confession!"
Excited, Ga-eun swung her arms around.
Hmm.
"What do you think, Yeon-hee? You're desk mates with Jeong Eun-seong. Do you think he likes Da-hye?"
"Well."
In my opinion.
'It's more than just liking.'
Now, allow me to declare it clearly.
Yang Yeon-hee's opinion on Kang Da-hye and Jeong Eun-seong.
Q. What is Jeong Eun-seong to Yang Yeon-hee?
A. A five-star ★★★★★ desk mate.
You know the type. Quiet, diligent, doesn't join in on the lowbrow jokes the boys toss around while snickering (though to call him diligent when he's always sleeping...).
He doesn't approach girls first, but when I talk to him, he stares right at me and listens intently (though getting him to talk when he's always sleeping...).
If it's not Da-hye, he barely speaks, and when he's not dozing, he's always staring at Da-hye, showing no interest in anyone else.
In fact, Yeon-hee had caught him several times glancing sideways at the name she wrote in her textbook when calling her. True to form for Eun-seong, it was the textbook he was peeking at, not the name tag on her chest.
But this line-drawing Jeong Eun-seong.
"Hey, kids! Why do you think the Constitution specifies the duties of citizens?! To torment us?! What was it?! We learned it last week! Yeon-hee, who just made eye contact with me, answer!"
"Uh..."
"Yeon-hee, you don't know, do you? Then Teacher's gonna cry!"
"Uh... um... it's..."
"I'm crying! Teacher's crying! Tears are welling up! 3, 2, 1..."
"Ugh..."
Tap tap.
-To prevent the arbitrary imposition of new duties outside those specified in the Constitution.
"To prevent the imposition of new duties outside those specified in the Constitution!"
"Yes! That's right! The purpose is to protect citizens' basic rights! And if individuals don't fulfill their duties, it harms other members, so it also gives some compulsory force!"
"Ooh~"
"So, kids! If someone imposes duties on you beyond what's specified, or fails to do their own duty and harms you, that's unjust! Know it to avoid it! Got it, my students?!"
"This is exactly why we study!"
"That's right! Da-hye! You're the best!"
"Thanks."
"(shakes head)"
Helps out quickly when I'm in a pinch like this. Doesn't jiggle his leg or nudge with his elbow during class. Polite. And he even smells nice (though he's always sleeping...).
'The type girls love.'
A handsome, quiet guy.
Q. Doesn't it make you jealous that such a Jeong Eun-seong only shows interest in Da-hye?
A. Noooope?
There's this black puppy that often comes for walks in front of our school, yapping all bark bark yap yap yip! It only pays attention to Da-hye. I'd be jealous if it were that.
Jeong Eun-seong paying attention to Da-hye is just... Kyaa! It makes even me thrilled! Can't study today! Shut down the school!
The feeling of wanting to cover my mouth with my hands, stomp my feet, and punch the back of Lee Seo-jun, Da-hye's desk mate who's watching the scene beside me.
There was this one time.
"What's for lunch today?"
"Curry and seasoned radish."
"Didn't we have radish a few days ago?"
"Perfect. I love radish."
"Ugh."
"Heh heh."
Da-hye tossed a lame joke that ticked him off and walked away. Jeong Eun-seong's sour expression from criticizing Da-hye's joke melted away the moment she turned, like someone pulled a string.
Mouth slightly agape, staring blankly at Da-hye, then hardening his face again when she turned back this way.
Good actor. Yeon-hee smirked inwardly and tested him.
"Da-hye's pretty, right?"
Even as she tested, Yeon-hee thought he'd deny it.
He'd jump up like, 'What's pretty about her?' or 'She's not even that pretty,' or 'There are prettier girls around me.' Like boys always do.
But Jeong Eun-seong didn't deny it.
His eyes cast down, he smiled faintly.
And Yeon-hee saw it.
His ears turning red, his head nodding faintly.
'...Oh my.'
Ohmygoshohmygod!
Bark bark yap yap yip!
Shut down the school!
"Yang Yeon-hee, what do you think?"
"Huh?"
"Doesn't Jeong Eun-seong like Da-hye?"
"Hmm."
Yeah. He seems to like her.
But.
'In times like this, we need a cautious approach.'
She'd seen friends ruin things plenty of times by getting too excited beside her.
So Yeon-hee replied with a subtle smile.
"Not sure."
"...Why are you suddenly smiling like Buddha?"
"My heart feels warm..."
"Warm... Now I want fish cake soup."
"Me too."
"Wanna grab some tteokbokki on the way?"
"Sure!"
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ 'Staring during class is a no-go...'
'If I try to cross that line. Then I can't even be your friend?'
Seo Jae-kyeom.
The type who treats you well when he's in the mood, then hurts you later.
Likes Ji-su today, doesn't tomorrow.
If I cross that line, who bleeds?
Me.
So my feelings now that I've noticed Seo Jae-kyeom 'really' likes me.
'Life really is worth regressing for.'
To think the day would come when I enter the heart of Seo Jae-kyeom, whose owner changes every two months.
Still, I'd gotten pretty close to him lately, so it didn't feel bad...
Will things go back to how they were once his feelings cool?
Was our friendship only good for two months?
'No. No need to think that low of it.'
From what I've observed, Seo Jae-kyeom isn't that much of a trash human.
'For now, play dumb and watch.'
Whether his feelings last two months or not, there's nothing I can do, and won't it all become clear after two months anyway?
Besides, I have other things on my mind right now.
He might call me cold if he knew my inner thoughts, but honestly...
'I like you too! A lot!'
Jeong Eun-seong's parting words nag at me more.
"......"
What's his deal anyway?
Your words are casual, but every time you say stuff like that, I end up chanting Love Start Begin... in my head.
"Sigh."
If Jeong Eun-seong, who sees me as a friend, knew my inner turmoil, what would he think?
If he knew that every time he shows friendly kindness, I almost mistake it for Do Ha-jun-like feelings and barely rein myself in.
"Siiiigh..."
Better study.
Kang Da-hye's Jeong Eun-seong Study Method.
Bury nose in book whenever Jeong Eun-seong makes me feel weird.
This method was as effective as the self-regression study technique.
It was just before lunch ended, after finishing today's goals and catching my breath.
"Da-hye, come out for a sec?"
The homeroom teacher, who had come up to the classroom, called me. Jang Ji-won stood behind, mouth pursed.
"Yes."
I exchanged glances with my friends and headed to the counseling room together.
The moment we entered, Jang Ji-won spilled it.
"Do Ha-jun told me. I've never seen Kang Da-hye do that; he just made it up and wrote it on the help paper."
Just as I suggested to Jang Ji-won yesterday.
"But when the teachers said they'd discard the help paper, he said he'd spread rumors himself. Because Da-hye rejected his confession last time... as revenge."
I'm going to screw over Do Ha-jun with Jang Ji-won's testimony.
Those who prosper by false testimony shall fall by false testimony.
If you're wronged, explain yourself, Do Ha-jun~ Just like you framed me~
"Oh my... Thanks for telling us, Ji-won."
The homeroom teacher was practically tearing up.
"I'll call Ha-jun after class and ask him. I can't let this slide. He's already been disciplined before and violated the terms..."
Yes! Please do!
"I thought you didn't like Da-hye much, Ji-won. Sorry for misunderstanding. We'll discuss with the other teachers and handle this strictly."
"Okay."
"Good. Use this chance to get close. Chat on the way back! Clear up any misunderstandings!"
"We will."
I replied obediently and left the counseling room.
"All good?"
Jang Ji-won snorted and patted my shoulder before heading up first.
"......"
Did I misjudge her?
"Da-hye!"
"How'd it go?"
Beyond my friends swarming me as I returned to the classroom.
"Babe!"
Jang Ji-won running to hug Park Su-hwan.
"......"
Did I misjudge her? (2)
'I took out Do Ha-jun with solid evidence first, but honestly, the final boss seems to be Park Su-hwan.'
But Park Su-hwan has...
Jang Ji-won, an overwhelmingly strong weapon and shield...
Argh!
"I wish I had a Jang Ji-won too. Someone who believes me unconditionally, does her best for me, even risks her own unhappy future sometimes...!"
Sighing and turning my head, my eyes met Jeong Eun-seong's.
Noticing, he tentatively raised his hand.
"...Why'd you raise your hand?"
"...Nothing."
"Okay..."
And a few days later, I learned.
That justice is still alive.