Chapter 244 (1/2)

‘I don’t think that’s what’s happening though.’

With this incident, they were now unable to use the majority of costumes that their seniors had painstakingly created over the years. It was the same story with the props. Geunseok’s actions were extremely serious to just let him off. After being thrown out of their clubroom, they had to throw away a bunch of props and costumes. Although it was a pity to throw any of them away, they had to be done with as their new space was smaller. The remaining props and costumes were naturally really precious as they survived the selection process.

“Uhm, Maru.”

“Yeah?”

“You said something about making a report. Is that all you’re going to do?”

“It is. What about it?”

“No, nothing.”

That was a bit of a pity, but thinking about it, Geunseok was someone who had spent a year with the rest of the acting club. The reason they were able to have good results at the competition was also thanks to him. That was the undeniable truth. Perhaps Maru was about to let him off on a good note since he considered that point. It was just that, something still tugged on Daemyung’s mind. Who was he going to make the report to? If it was not a teacher, then who else…

Daemyung watched as Maru walked out of the classroom with his phone in one hand and lied down on his desk face down. He didn’t know the specifics, but it felt as though things were over. He was worried that a fight may break out when Maru went to the design department class, but it ended up like this.

‘Yes. All’s well that ends well.’

Daemyung closed his eyes. He was relieved that things ended quietly.

* * *

Geunseok shook off his unease the moment the 8th period ended. He almost panicked when he found out that there was paint on his slippers, but now that he thought about it, it couldn’t be considered decisive evidence. He could just say the paint got on there from somewhere else. It wasn’t like there was a CCTV within the school, nor was there anyone that saw him. He could just act ignorant.

“Geunseok. I’m going to the PC bang(PC cafe), let’s go together.”

“Shall I?”

To maintain his connections with his friends, he had to participate in minor outings like these. If he rejected them too much, his reputation might dwindle. He took his bag and left. Although he had somewhat expected Maru to be waiting for him, there was no one on the corridor.

He saw the electric engineering department had just finished their homeroom and were leaving as well. He found Maru and co. among them. For a brief moment his eyes met Maru’s. Geunseok intentionally made a smirk. He did so in order to see Maru’s reaction. Maru just scanned him from top to bottom before wordlessly facing away.

At that moment, Geunseok inwardly rejoiced. He had to admit that Maru was a smart guy. He wasn’t good at his studies, but even Geunseok wanted to learn a thing or two from him about how to handle other people. The fact that such a guy took a step back meant that he knew that the slipper was not a conclusive evidence. The fact that he came to visit Geunseok’s class despite that was probably to tell him that he was aware of who the culprit was. It was just a simple threat, not something more, not something less. That was the only thing Maru could do.

Now that he knew what was going on, his worries melted away like snow. The only thing Maru could do was to perhaps try and get those tainted clothes cleaned.

Geunseok felt refreshed now that he had gotten his revenge. He thought that he made a splendid choice leaving the acting club and not being hung up on it. Acting, he still wanted to do it. However, he wasn’t going to do it through the acting club in his high school. He now had acquired time from his father as long as he maintained his grades. His father told him that he would not interfere with what he wanted to do during that time. It was painful that Junmin had ended up abandoning him, but he thought that he still had the talent. As long as he maintained his good grades and kept on practicing his acting, he should be able to get into a good entertainment company soon enough. If everything went wrong, he could always ask for help from his brother. His brother would probably accept him if he acted nice towards him.

Geunseok clenched his fists. When he reminded himself of Junmin, he gnashed his teeth. That day, he heard the words “I don’t think you’re the one” from him. This signalled the end of his contract. The moment he heard those words, he was so frustrated and angry that he ended up crying. That embarrassment - it still made him frustrated to this day. He liked neither Han Maru nor Lee Junmin. He decided that he would make them regret what they did to him one day.

“Let’s go.”

Just as he went down the stairs after shaking off his worries, he saw a lady with a baseball cap and sunglasses on walking up the stairs. The curvatures of her body shown above her training outfit was tremendous. Even his friends next to him were wondering who she was. It was just as he passed by that person while wondering if she was the so-called daughter of the head director of the school. Geunseok was shocked to the point that he stopped breathing. The smile he saw with a glimpse at the side of her face. That erotic smile that he could never forget made him realize who the lady was. The woman climbed up the stairs without even greeting him. Geunseok told his friends to go ahead before following the lady up.

“Coach.”

Geunseok stopped her on the stairs between the fourth and the fifth floor where no one else could be seen nearby. The woman that he gave up his pride for and contacted numerous times was right in front of him.

“Who?”

The woman with a faint smile on her face was none other than Suyeon. Geunseok almost became angry. She asked ‘who?’

“It’s Geunseok. Hong Geunseok.”

“And so?”

“What?”

“So what?”

“Coach!”

“Tell me. So what? You feel nice to meet me? Or what?”

“...Are you really going to be like this?”

What of all the lessons, and the erotic times?

“You didn’t answer any of my calls or messages.”

“Kid, you’re creeping me out. Were we something?”

“What are you….”

“You don’t have any relationship with Mr. Lee Junmin. The coach work is over with. Do I still have any relationship with you? I don’t think so.”

“You don’t feel anything when you look at me?”

“Of course not. You’re funny. Why do I need to mind you at all? Stop misunderstanding. I get that you want to get close to me. I can do so, if you want. But… I can’t play on the same level as a snotty-nosed brat, can I? Anyway, see you later. If you’ve become a man by then, I might hang out with you once.”

Suyeon smiled and waved her hand. She felt so distant. It was as though seeing her through a screen.

“Uhm!”

He called out as he followed her. There, he found out. Suyeon was greeting the acting club with a smile on her face. She was here as an instructor?

Geunseok glared at Suyeon for a while before turning around.

‘You can’t play on the same level as a snotty-nosed bart, huh? Good. I can just become successful then. Women are all the same. They will end up spreading their legs out to successful men.’

Geunseok also grasped what personality this woman named Suyeon had. To have her, he had to pay the price. Geunseok licked his lips as he went down the stairs. He didn’t like that he had to do so, but it still motivated him.

He left through the left main door and was just changing his shoes. At that moment, his phone suddenly started ringing. He took out his phone from his pocket. The name written on it was very unexpected. Geunseok stared at that name for quite a while as the bell rang a few times. He chuckled. At the same time, he felt somewhat joyful.

“It’s been a while. How’s your heart holding up, weakass?”

He spoke as he received the call.

-Calling someone so hardworking a weakass huh? You’re a bit rude.

“Damn madman. Rather than that. What’s up? You don’t usually call me at this time?”

-I’m in Suwon.

“What?”

-I said I’m in Suwon right now. Let’s meet.

“Weren’t you in Busan?”

-I came back.