Childhood Friend Who Sees the Future Utters Nonsense

127 – Graduation Trip (1)

January 1st.

It’s just a date made up of two identical numbers, but it carries a lot of meaning. Depending on the situation you’re in, it can have a more special meaning than others.

For example, people like me who are starting to get rid of the so-called real labels starting this year would fall into this category.

“Siyoon, congratulations on becoming an adult.”

“I congratulate you with something like this. Anyway, thank you.”

On this monumental day, people from the neighbors gathered at our house quite early in the morning and a small meal was prepared.

“Here, this is pocket money to celebrate becoming an adult. I heard that today, the four of you, Yuna and your friend, are going on a trip together?”

“Oh, yes. That’s true, but… You don’t have to give me this.”

The man handed me an envelope with his congratulatory remarks and told me to use it as pocket money, but when I showed signs of refusing, he grabbed my wrist and forced it into my palm.

“I’m giving this to you so that you and your friends can buy you some delicious food, so don’t feel pressured and use it. There’s also something from Yuna’s mom in it.”

“ah….”

And then he smiled kindly, giving me a reason that I absolutely could not refuse. Now that this news of the transfer has come out, I have no right to refuse.

“Yes, I will use it well, sir.”

“okay.”

So, I bowed my head deeply to express my gratitude while I was receiving it, and the man patted me on the back.

“If even the head of another family takes care of our son like that, will you just sit back and do nothing?”

“Ahem.”

Mom saw this scene from the side and scolded Dad. Only then did Dad quietly get up from his seat and head to the living room. No, I don’t really plan on getting scolded.

“Ugh, Dad. Don’t you give your cute daughter some pocket money?”

“You can use the money you receive from your relatives on New Year’s Day.”

“If you put it that way, Siyoon oppa is the same!”

Meanwhile, Han Yu-jin is trying to get some pocket money from the old man by patting his arm and even being cute. It doesn’t seem like a particularly hopeful observation.

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Beep. Beep. Beep.

“Huh? I guess Yuna is here.”

“You’re early.”

At that moment, the sound of someone pressing the door lock password rang out, and the eyes of everyone in the house were focused on him. It was already known that he would come, but the eyes were filled with anticipation because of that.

That was the same for me, so I stopped biting into the fruit that was served as dessert and fixed my gaze on the front door. Oh, you’re here?

Suddenly.

“Ta-da, I’m back!”

Soon after, Yuna appeared majestically through the open door, reciting a specific character line from Rega.

As the appearance of a popular idol deserves an enthusiastic welcome, cheers and applause soon filled the living room.

“Sister! Where’s Mad Kids’ autograph!?”

“Hey, is that all you have to say to your sister after seeing her for so long?”

Meanwhile, Han Yu-jin asked for the autograph of a boy group belonging to Yuna’s company, and she looked for that first, putting greetings on the back burner. Yuna’s face, which had appeared with a bright face, immediately became distorted.

Yuna let out a faint sigh, but her younger brother took out a signed album from a paper bag and handed it to her as if he was going to take care of it. There were also a few small pieces of paper with it, which seemed to be short letters written by the members of the group.

Wow, my sister got all these precious gifts from being a popular idol.

“Gyaaah! Sister, thank you so much! Should I give Eugene a kiss?”

“Okay, get your face out of here! I’m not your boyfriend, why should I be getting a kiss from you…!”

A fierce battle broke out between the younger sister who unilaterally tried to give Yuna a kiss in return and the older sister who only found her annoying. Fortunately, the result was Yuna’s victory.

As if saying that she would be leaving soon, Yuna came to the sofa wearing her coat. As I hugged her warmly, I could feel the chill of midwinter on my body.

“Welcome, thank you for your hard work. I heard you’ve been very busy since then?”

“Yeah, I really thought I was going to die. I mean, five hours of sleep a day is a lot.”

I patted Yuna on the back to encourage her, but she immediately clung to me and started whining.

By the way, if you sleep a lot, you only sleep for five hours, that’s pretty hard. Is it because you’re pushing yourself so hard since it’s the end of your active period? I heard you also went to a local event in the middle of it.

As Yuna rambled on about what had happened during the week between Christmas and New Year, I couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. Even though she was doing it to earn money, it was an extremely difficult journey for Yuna, who had just become an adult.

So on the one hand, I was worried. I had just returned home today, and I was going to go on a quick graduation trip with the kids. Wouldn’t it be physically difficult?

“Wouldn’t it be better to tell the kids now and cancel the trip and go a few days later?”

My words came out incoherently because I was worried, but Yuna smiled brightly as if she knew why I brought it up.

“It’s okay. Today is your vacation anyway, so you can rest as much as you want when you get back.”

“Are you sure you’re okay?”

“Yeah, and besides, I was holding out just for today. If you cancel now, I might really cry.”

Since she said it herself, I have no way to stop her. Besides, it was Yuna who planned this trip, so it wouldn’t be a lie when she said she was looking forward to it.

In that case, the best reward for working hard is to have fun and come back. I guess you can think of it that way and go.

“Then are you going straight?”

“Yes, I have to go to the train station with Siyoon by 12 o’clock.”

“12 o’clock? There’s not much time left… .”

Mom, who was checking her watch, smiled bitterly as if she was sad that she had to send Yuna away without being able to see her face for long. She would be back in three days anyway, so I thought she was really being unusual.

“Did you eat breakfast? I have some japchae and some leftovers. Do you want to eat a little before you go?”

“No, it’s okay. I had a quick bite with the manager on the way here.”

Yuna, who had flatly rejected the old lady’s offer, rubbed my arm, indicating that there wasn’t much time left. It must mean that I should hurry and get ready.

Since I had already changed my clothes early, I got up from my seat and headed to my room to grab my coat and luggage. Yuna followed behind me.

He must be really looking forward to the trip, his face is bright and the corners of his mouth are hanging down to his ears. Is it an illusion that he looks happier than he did at Christmas?

“Hey, is this your first trip as an adult?”

“Are you really looking forward to it?”

“Of course, how I dreamed of this day.”

To the extent that you could say that you dreamed of it. It seems that Yuna had another reason for looking forward to this trip. I don’t know exactly what it is, though.

“Is there anything you’re most looking forward to?”

“What are you expecting? Uh-huh… .”

When I asked her a question out of curiosity, Yuna put her finger on her chin and showed a look of concern before grabbing my arm. The moment I lost myself in the soft sensation I felt all over my arm, Yuna’s lips came close to my ear.

“secret.”

And then, with a playful yet seductive voice that showed that she had no intention of telling me anything, she laughed and stormed out of my room.

I wonder how great they are expecting this to be.

***

We arrived at the station with exactly 20 minutes left until our scheduled 1:25 train departure.

“Guys, over here!”

Just before climbing the stairs, I saw Choi Min-seong and Kim Soo-bin, a couple who had arrived around the same time as us, waving from afar. To be exact, it was only Kim Soo-bin who was waving.

“You go first.”

“thank you…!”

Yuna could clearly see that he wanted to run over and say hello, so she nodded and grabbed the handle of the carrier instead, and he happily ran forward.

Unlike me when we met at Christmas, it would be almost a month since we last met, so I couldn’t help but be happy.

“Subin!”

“Yuna!”

Oh my, they’re hugging each other and going wild. This scene really reminds me of a separated family reunion. It somehow reminds me of the reunion between my mom and Yuna.

“Are you here?”

As I approached the guys, Choi Min-seong greeted me with his characteristically indifferent tone. He yawned out of the blue, so it seemed like he had gotten up quite early in the morning to prepare.

“Oh, you came early?”

“Subin was waiting at a nearby cafe. Thanks to that, we left a little after 10.”

Choi Min-seong, who tells shocking stories so calmly and calmly.

No, wait. So you mean you waited for almost two hours, since you would have arrived here no later than 11 o’clock?

“So you were at the cafe until now?”

“No way, I was just looking around for a bit. It’s a warm day today, so it’s nice to walk around.”

The guy shrugs his shoulders and says, “Don’t worry about it.” Then he looks at Kim Soo-bin, who is talking to Yuna, as if he can’t stand it, and honey drips from his eyes.

Who knew he’d make such an expression? You’ll only see this if you live long enough.

“Guys, come quickly! We’re going to be late!”

“Hey, your girlfriend is calling. Let’s go quickly before you get in trouble.”

While we were continuing our conversation, Kim Soo-bin, the representative of the side that had finished talking first, started pestering us.

I immediately tapped Choi Min-seong’s arm and tried to get closer while dragging the carrier. At that moment, Yuna quickly approached and took her carrier back.

“How is it seeing the kids after such a long time?”

“I love it. And seeing you two getting along so well makes me feel proud, doesn’t it?”

“sympathy.”

I smiled because it was amazing that Yuna felt the same way as I did. As she said, I just hope that couple can last as long as possible, just like us.

“That’s right. And Soobin already kissed Choi Minseong.”

“… Really? That’s fast.”

I was a little surprised by the unexpected news and ended up with a dumbfounded expression.

No, isn’t it too soon? If you think about it, those two have only been dating for about 3 months… On the other hand, we kissed shortly after we started dating. If you look at it that way, it’s probably okay.

“Similar to us?”

“Huh, is that so?”

Yuna tilted her head and muttered in a subdued tone at the words that came out unintentionally. It was a meaningful expression that she had seen before.

“But shouldn’t we be a little faster?”

Yuna’s eyes were wide like crescent moons as she passed by me, smiling, as if I could hear a “snicker” sound effect.

I couldn’t tell if it was because of the anticipation of the trip or some other reason.