Childhood Friend Who Sees the Future Utters Nonsense

138 – Opening

So, starting with Christmas, to the graduation trip, and other daily life, countless memories were piled up between us during the winter, and spring came.

I remember reading somewhere in a book that spring always contains a new beginning. I’ve never really felt it before, but I thought that this year’s spring might be a little different.

That’s understandable, because this is the first year that the entire surrounding environment has changed so dramatically.

– Son, did you finish unpacking yesterday? Should I come over and help you this weekend?

On the first day of school, the person who called me early in the morning as I was hurrying from my studio to school was none other than my mom.

The person who called me last night to ask if I was nervous because tomorrow was the first day of school, is calling me again this morning. It looks like he’s stamping his feet like he’s looking at a child left out on the water’s edge.

“You helped me on the first day, so what? Don’t worry, Mom, you can get some rest too.”

– Are you sure you don’t have to worry? I heard that a kid who doesn’t even clean the corners of his room properly is living alone.

No, who said that the corners of the room weren’t cleaned properly, Mom?

It’s probably because my mom’s standards are so strict, but for my age, I’m pretty good at doing my own thing. I clean my room often myself, and if there’s any housework left, I help out.

If anyone saw me, they would think I was an unfilial son who spent his whole life sitting in the corner of the room scratching his stomach.

“Anyway, don’t worry. I packed my bags properly and even ate breakfast alone before leaving.”

– Really? That’s good to hear that. Just in case, now that you’re in college, don’t drink too much and go out and party, and learn to moderate your behavior. Do you know what Mom is saying?

“Yeah, don’t worry.”

I don’t really like drinking, and I’m not the type of person who enjoys hanging out with other people. I just go along when other people ask me to go out somewhere.

Besides, since I have a very blunt personality, there probably won’t be many people who will approach me or try to be friendly with me. In other words, I’ll just enjoy my quiet, quirky life on my own.

In the first place, I couldn’t go to the hospital on the day of the OT because I was suffering from acute enteritis, so I had no choice but to enjoy the Assa life semi-forcibly. Thinking about it that way, it seems a little bleak.

– Yes, I love you, son.

“me too.”

Stop.

Not long after that, the call ended, and I looked down at my phone for a moment and scratched my cheek awkwardly.

When I think about it, in the past, whenever my mom would hang up the phone and say she loved me, I would just reply with something like, “Yes,” and hang up. It’s amazing that I can say something like that now. It must have been Yuna who brought about the change in me.

【Girlfriend★ – Have you arrived at the classroom? Can I call you?】

【Me – Yeah.】

They say even a tiger will come if you call it, and just as I was thinking about Yuna, a message arrived. To be honest, I was a little scared for a moment.

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This happens more than once or twice, and sometimes I get the illusion that Yuna is watching me from somewhere.

– I was on the phone for a while. Who was it?

“Mom, I guess you were worried a lot.”

When we received a phone call right after, we got down to business without saying anything to each other. At that time, the entrance to the campus came into view in the distance.

– I’m worried too, but I’m sure your aunt is even more worried. I heard she cried when she packed her bags?

“… I was a bit dumbfounded back then. If someone saw me, they would think I was going to join the military.”

– This is the first time you’re sending your son away. Can’t you do that?

“No, it’s not like I’m even sending you from Busan to Seoul, it’s a 30-minute subway ride….”

I knew my mother was emotional, but I didn’t know it would be this much. Even my father, who is a loving husband, seemed to have not expected it and asked, “Why are you crying all of a sudden?” with a look of incomprehension.

“Anyway, I told you not to worry. I ate well this morning.”

– Oh my, is that so? My boyfriend is awesome. I should at least pat his butt.

“Are you just accumulating karma?”

As I was threatening Yuna, who was slowly building up her karma stack by saying that it had been a while since I had seen her face, I heard giggling from the other side.

Anyway, just hearing this laughter makes me lose all my strength. I can’t get angry, angry.

– So, do you remember what I said?

“I remember, then.”

– What is it? Recite them one by one.

“…now?”

I unconsciously looked around and frowned. Since it was the first day of school, there were quite a few people passing by on campus, so why did I have to recite such embarrassing content here?

– If you don’t tell me right now, I’m going to storm into the classroom where you’re teaching and shout, ‘Park Si-yoon is my man!’

“Do you have something to shame your boyfriend for?”

What kind of threats are these? No, even if you were in a public relationship, doing something like that would only hurt your image as an idol, and it wouldn’t have much of a negative impact on a kingpin like me.

… No, if I think about it carefully, it must have been a shock. From that day on, everyone, including my peers and seniors, will be rushing in and asking me how it feels to be the boyfriend of a popular idol. I think I’ll be completely confused.

“Okay, I’ll tell you. So, please forgive me for that.”

– Hehe, that’s how it should be.

I declared white flag thinking that if it was Han Yu-na, the woman who got the award, she might really do it.

Then again, the devilish laughter is heard, and it seems like he is quite satisfied with the thought of winning.

“First, don’t smile at women who are not your friends. Second, don’t make eye contact with women who are not your friends. Third, exercise self-restraint when drinking with women. Fourth, if you go to a meeting or something, you and I will die.”

– Do you remember well? Yeah, very good.

From the other side, a small applause echoed along with a satisfied voice.

I remember that. I figured you would definitely ask me again if you knew me.

Moreover, even though it may seem like a bit of a stretch at first glance, it is not something that can be taken lightly by someone with a girlfriend. It is a virtue that should be deeply engraved in one’s heart.

– By the way, what if I can’t go to OT? Seungyeon unnie said that if I can’t participate, I’ll definitely be an outcast during my college life.

Now that I think about it, Seungyeon noona said that she had been to college because she was a bit older. When someone like her says that out loud, my future life already feels hopeless.

No matter what, it’s hard to endure not knowing anyone.

“Well, when wasn’t I a nerd? Even in high school, thanks to you, I became close with other kids. If I were alone, I would have been a nerd even back then.”

But I wanted to act as strong as possible in front of my girlfriend, so I responded casually, but soon after, I heard a complicated voice.

– Is that something to brag about?

“I’m not bragging, yes.”

In the first place, what’s there to brag about being an outsider? It’s just a mental victory. Why are you bringing this up again?

– Even if it’s hard, try to make one or two friends if possible. It’s lonely when you’re alone.

“I’ll try my best. But as you know, I have a hard time approaching people… .”

If they approached me, I would be grateful, but I don’t know if people would readily approach me since I don’t have anything that stands out.

No, if I’m going to live a life as an outsider, it might be better to not stand out and live as quietly as possible.

– Even if you don’t like it, people around you will come to you anyway, right?

From the first day of school, while I was deeply contemplating my future college life, my eyes widened at Yuna’s confident answer. How does someone who has never experienced college know such things?

“How can you be sure?”

– I know, but I guess that’s why I feel anxious… . Seungyeon unnie, from my perspective, it’s fortunate that you didn’t go to the OT… .

“… … ?”

I don’t know what you’re talking about. Why are you glad you didn’t go to OT? Are you hoping that your boyfriend will enjoy his college life like crazy?

– Got it? Be careful! All the girls are vixens except me!

“Isn’t that what I should be saying?”

Besides, if that logic is followed, then our mother and your aunt are also called foxes. What are you going to do if you keep saying things like you’re in a hurry, Han Yu-na?

– I don’t know! Anyway, call me after class.

“Okay, I’ll call you.”

– ‘I love you.’?

“love you.”

– I love you too, darling!

The noisy phone call ended, and I was soon able to enter the campus.

As I walked toward the business administration building, I saw quite a few other people walking in that direction. Of course, there were other buildings in that direction, but somehow I had a strong feeling that someone who looked like a freshman like me was a fellow student in the same department.

As I was walking up the hill, I felt a woman walking in the opposite direction approach me. Her eyes seemed to be filled with impatience.

“Excuse me… Where do I go to find the business administration building?”

“Business Administration?”

Oh, are you by any chance in the same department as me? I got a good idea from the confused look on your face.

“Are you a freshman in the business administration department?”

“yes yes….”

“Actually, I feel the same way. I was just heading that way. Do you want to come with me?”

“Huh? You’re from the same school as me? Sorry, I didn’t know because I never saw you at OT.”

No, why are you apologizing for not recognizing even one of your classmates? I don’t know much about college life, but I don’t think it’s that unusual.

“Oh, I couldn’t attend the OT. Of course you don’t know.”

“Oh, I see… .”

He seems to stutter a lot. Are you the type of person who feels uncomfortable meeting people for the first time like me? He can’t even make eye contact.

“Thanks to you, I was worried because I didn’t know anyone, but I’m glad to meet a colleague from the first day. My name is Park Si-yoon. Please take good care of me.”

“Oh! Yes, yes…! My name is Yoo So-young. Please take good care of me too.”

In order to look as friendly as possible, I greeted him with a smile on my face, something I rarely do. Then, the other person suddenly looked startled and nodded.

For a moment, I remembered my promise to Yuna, but I decided not to think too deeply about it, thinking that she would acknowledge at least the minimum level of social skills needed to survive in society.

Oh, by the way, I miss Yuna.