Bamboo Forest Manager

197 – 191. Evening Appointment

The long, long midterm exams were over.

Honestly, I didn’t study that hard when I was a freshman, so I didn’t think much of it.

But once I started studying, it felt like the exam period was both short and long.

When I told Choi Yiseo about it, she chuckled and said, “You studied hard.” and patted my head.

It didn’t feel so bad, so I thought I’d study hard for the next exam.

We had planned to have a separate drinking party after the exam, which was today.

However, I wondered if I really had to go out drinking again since I had drunk too much at the snack party.

I heard that only the familiar faces among the sophomores were gathering, which made me even less inclined to go.

‘Ah, this is annoying.’

But the kids said they were all going, so I wondered if it would be bad if I didn’t go.

Of course, I didn’t want to hang out with people.

I felt dirty when I imagined other guys hitting on the kids.

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Should I go or not?

Anyway, it’s the weekend, so I have plenty of time to think about it until dinner.

While I was tossing and turning in my bed, thinking about it.

Knock, knock.

There was a knock from outside.

Recently, the three of them had a tendency to just open the door without knocking.

Even Choi Yiseo.

Anyway, that means it’s not the three of them.

“Who is it?”

I asked with a little regret, and the voice that came from outside was that of Joohee sunbae.

“It’s me, Woojin-ah.”

“Yes! I’ll be right there!”

I quickly got out of bed and opened the door, and Joohee sunbae was dressed up as if she was going somewhere.

She wasn’t wearing her usual dragon-patterned jumper, but a white blouse and even a brown skirt.

“……I thought it was someone else.”

I was being sincere, but Joohee sunbae thought I was joking and laughed it off.

“I came because I was wondering what to do on the weekend.”

“But is it okay for a girl to come to a boys’ dormitory like this?”

“Are you the one to say that? I heard that girls are coming and going to your room these days, so I came to tell you to be careful.”

“Aha.”

But is it okay for Joohee sunbae, a woman, to say that?

“Well, that’s not all. Woojin-ah, you said you were looking for a part-time job, right?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

Now that the midterms were over, I was thinking of looking for a part-time job.

“How about the cafe I work at? The manager seemed to like you when he saw you working that time.”

“A cafe? Ohhh.”

Not bad.

There are a lot of customers there, but it seems like they take care of you, and the manager is considerate and mature.

Plus, Joohee sunbae is there.

It would be much easier.

The important thing is.

“…….”

I wondered if Joohee sunbae was okay.

The last time at the MT, it was because of the game, but when I hugged Joohee sunbae.

I was able to confirm it again.

Joohee sunbae still liked me.

I’m sorry, but I can’t accept that, so it’s right to keep my distance.

‘Are you okay?’

Joohee sunbae must have been good at hiding her feelings like a sunbae.

“Good…….”

That’s why I tried to answer, but.

When I thought of Joohee sunbae, who had collapsed with a nosebleed because she was exhausted from overwork, I couldn’t speak.

I wasn’t sure if she was really okay.

The sunbae I thought was invincible was also a person and a woman.As that thought came to mind, I hesitated.

“Hmm, I’ll think about it.”

I’ll try looking for part-time jobs on my own, and if I really can’t find any, I’ll go there as a last resort.

“Really? That’s too bad. I thought it would be fun if we worked together.”

After saying she understood, Sunbae Joohee went back to work.

I lay back down on the bed and spent the time feeling lazy and having nothing to do.

‘I’m bored. Should I work out?’

That was what I thought, but my body wouldn’t move.

A state of not wanting to do anything.

That’s exactly how I felt right now.

Unexpectedly, university students have a lot of free time after exams are over.

‘Should I play a game?’

But I don’t really feel like playing a game either.

“Ugh.”

I guess I’ll just spend the whole day like this.

“I’m bored.”

Should I contact someone?

Usually, the person who makes me have the most fun when I’m bored is Yooarin, so I’ll call her.

After a few rings,

– Why?

“What are you doing?”

– Why?

“What? Why are you being so curt?”

– Oh, why? Speak quickly. I’m busy right now.

“What are you busy doing?”

– Bom broke up with her boyfriend, so all the kids are hanging out with her right now.

“Seoyerin too?”

– Yeah, so if I talk to you, Bom will notice.

“Hmm, that’s true.”

– Are you coming to the study session after dinner?

“I don’t know.”

– ……What? You weren’t going to go? Oh, seriously, Kim Woojin. If you’re not going, tell me in advance. I won’t go either.

“Got it.”

Click.

I hung up and called Choi Yiseo this time.

Seoyerin won’t be in her right mind anyway because she’ll be busy comforting her friend.

– Hello?

But the person who answered Choi Yiseo’s phone wasn’t Choi Yiseo.

“Jung Minji?”

Minji, who had come to her senses and reformed, answered the phone.

Since the two of them lived together, it wasn’t particularly strange.

– Kim Woojin? Yiseo is showering right now.

“Already? Our appointment is in the evening?”

– We’re going out for lunch.

“Oh, really? Then I-.”

– Do you want to come eat mala-tang?

“I have to stay home.”

What kind of mala-tang is mala-tang?

“But isn’t Yiseo on a diet? Are you going to keep taking her to eat things like that?”

– Yiseo finished her diet a while ago. You don’t pay attention to Yiseo at all.

“Did you take a picture?”

– I took it a long time ago. I said I would send it to you, but I didn’t?

“Huh.”

What? Show me too.

– But are you really not going to eat with us? Yoonji is coming too.

“……Do you guys get along well?”

– We were high school classmates.

Well, that’s true, but.

“Okay, to Choi Yiseo-.”

– Huh? Yiseo. Yeah, this is Kim Woojin.

At that moment, the sound of a conversation could be heard from the phone.

– Hello?

Soon after, Choi Yiseo’s voice could be heard.

“What? Are you done showering?”

– I’m going to dry my hair. Why did you call?

“Just……because I was bored.”

– Ugh, don’t just stay home. Go outside and walk around. If you stay inside too much, you’ll get a headache.

I shouldn’t have called.

She nags a lot.- Don’t think of it as nagging.

“Do you happen to have any of those mind-reading abilities?”

– I know exactly what you’re thinking.

“So what do you think I’m thinking right now?”

As I asked with a smile, Choi Yi-seo sighed and grumbled.

– I wish Yi-seo would video call me.

“Oh my god, seriously?!”

How did she know?

– It’s obvious. You must be thinking about drying your hair while wearing only your underwear or a towel.

“……Let’s hang up. I’m getting goosebumps.”

– Are you going out tonight?

“I don’t know. I’ll see.”

– Come out with me. Only the sophomores are going. Even though I’m not close with the freshmen and juniors, I’m still on good terms with my classmates.

You’re really trying to cover all your bases.

“Okay. I’ll try to go if I can.”

– You have to come. I’ll be bored without you.

When she says it like that, I can’t not go.

“Okay. I’ll call you later.”

– Okay, I’ll see you later.

I hung up the phone and glanced at it.

There were five missed calls from Seo Ye-rin.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

The phone was ringing again.

“Hello?”

– Why don’t you call me?

Her voice was already a little off.

“Han-bom broke up with her boyfriend, so I’m comforting her. But how would he feel if you were on the phone with me?”

– You could still call me once or twice. Why are you only taking care of the kids? Why? Why?

“Hey, don’t talk like that. It’s scary.”

– hehehe! Woo-jin, do you know that you’re really cute when you’re scared?

She must have said that to make me feel intimidated.

– Are you coming out tonight? Ah-rin said she’s worried about you.

“I’m going. Tell Yoo Ah-rin too.”

– Okay. If it’s not fun, let’s sneak out together.

“……”

– I mean it in a dirty way.

“I know.”

I want to get out of here as soon as possible.

I already feel like my lower body is getting weak.

– Oh, and my mom said she wants to make an appointment soon.

I feel like all the strength in my lower body has drained away.

“Ahem, oh, okay. I’ll contact you separately since I have your number.”

– See you later.

I hung up the phone and sighed.

‘What should I say when I meet Seo Ye-rin’s mother?’

There are some questions that don’t have answers, no matter how much you think about them.

This was one of those questions, so I decided not to worry about it.

‘I have some time.’

I decided to just go to a PC bang and play some games before heading to the meeting place, so I got up.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

The phone rang again.

It was a number I didn’t recognize.

“Hello? Who is this?”

– Senior.

Oh, it’s Gyu-ah.

I had exchanged numbers with her last time, but I didn’t save it because it was annoying. I probably won’t save it after this call either.

“Ahem, oh, Gyu-ah.”

– Do you have any time today?

“Don’t like me.”

– Ah, sh-

“Gyu-ah, I’m your senior.”

I was just joking, but isn’t it a bit too much to talk back like that?

– I’m sorry. I don’t know why, but I’m in a really bad mood.

“Why did you call? I’m busy.”

– Aren’t you in the dorms right now, senior?

“That’s why I’m busy. I’m going to take a nap.”

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– Huh.Even though the adult was pressuring her to hang up the phone, Gyuah didn’t.

– Sunbae, you didn’t forget what we talked about last time, right? You said you’d connect me with Hyunho sunbae.

“Did I?”

– Yes, you did.

“But I think Hyunho will hate you. Who likes someone who fishes for compliments?”

– …….

“What the hell.”

– I really don’t know how the other sunbaes like you.

“I wonder how Hyunho will like you too.”

– …….

“Sigh, the kids are going to drink after the midterm exam tonight, right?”

– Oh?

“Only the sophomores are going, so it’d be weird for you to join. Just find Hyunho in the middle and say hi for a bit. That’s all I can do.”

Anyway, Gyuah helped me talk to Yuarin separately at the MT.

– Thank you, sunbae!

After the call ended, I let out a deep sigh and went to wash up, and then headed to the PC room.

– Jung Chanwoo: Woojin, are we having a company dinner today? I’m going to join. Actually, my girlfriend is a sophomore in the English department.

– Choi Yiseo: ……Is Yoonji coming? Is that okay?

– Seo Yerim: I saw that a lot of other people are going, so Bomi decided to go too. I don’t think we can go to the hotel today ㅠㅠ

“What the heck is this?”

It’s not like the Avengers are assembling.

Suddenly, I got a message saying that everyone was gathering.