ICTV - Chapter 101

ICTV - Chapter 101

I change The Villain

But Ji-hye couldn't help but feel bad. When Da-seo's expression got worse, she quickly asked.

"Do you want to go to the library? I think we could study together there."

She has to show it like this to react. Da-seo shook his head.

"It's not possible because there are too many people there. Establishing a position is also fierce." 

"Sorry. It's really no good at our house."

"It's okay. Let's just study at home."

The continued rejection made Da-seo sulk. She often invited Ji-hye to her house. When is she going to open up her heart?

Anyway, whoever likes it more is at a loss. Da-seo smiled, trying to hide her disappointment, and Ji-Hye also lowered her head. When she thinks about it now, Ji-hye's every action is like giving a hint or teaching the correct answer, but Da-seo doesn't look at Ji-hye properly because she feels sad.

Even more so when another child who couldn't read came up and taught her the answer.

"Hey, come on. Is it okay to talk for a moment?"

"Yeah, what's going on?" 

A girl came up to Da-seo and whispered. 

"I haven't seen it myself, but I heard about it from a friend." 

Da-seo instinctively sensed that what the girl was going to say was something bad. Sure enough, the girl's last words were shocking.

"I heard Ye-ji was arguing with Ji-hye in the hallway."

"What? Tell me in detail."

Da-seo, who thought Ye-ji was jealous to a cute level, had no choice, but to ask. But the girl shrugged her shoulders.

"I don't know the details. Anyway, if things continue like this, it looks like things will get worse, so you should mediate. We are currently in our senior year of high school. It's already a very sensitive time."

She said that, but she can't stand it anymore and start a fight again. It was the moment when Da-seo was about to get up from her seat.

"But you know."

The girl's voice became even lower.

"I heard it wasn't just that day. I've seen her argue with Ji-hye a few times before."

Is she really talking about Ye-ji? Even though it was like that before, Da-seo couldn't believe what she was saying right now. Da-seo has been seeing Ji-hye for a very long time. So she found out.

"Ji-hye, I don't think she's stressed enough. I heard they actually compared you by mentioning you from one to ten. The kid next to her was almost jousting." 

Even though Yeji is cool and likes her very much, she is not the kind of girl who would ever do something like that. Unable to bear it any longer, Da-seo said.

"Is that true? Did you see it with your own eyes?" 

"No, I kept saying it, but I also told the other kid...".

 "Yeji is my friend. Didn't she misunderstand something?" 

"But..."

Da-seo spoke with confidence. "

Ye-ji would never be that kind of girl.

"Ah Okay. Sorry." 

"If you haven't seen it in person, don't go around talking nonsense. There might be bad rumors for no reason."

"Yes, I'll be careful from now on."

Because words are inherently exaggerated. Da-seo 's faith in Ji-hye was firm.

And she thought it was natural for Ye-ji to reject Ji-hye.

Ye-ji can't help but feel anxious and jealous because a friend she's been close with for a long time suddenly has another friend.

Time is medicine, and Da-seo thought that Ye-ji and Ji-hye would become friends someday. The three of them talked, went out, had a pajama party... 

Da-seo wanted that kind of happy ending. Ye-ji talks too much and Ji-hye doesn't talk too much, so she thought that if they just became friends, the balance would be just right. Without knowing that it is easier to just not meet people who are not compatible, and without knowing that theory and practice are different.

Da-seo tried to make Ji-hye and Ye-ji come into contact often. She immediately made an excuse to go to the snack bar today and called Ye-ji.

"I go to the grocery store with Ye-ji a lot these days."

"Oh, stress makes me keep eating. New works aren't being written very often."

"... Yes?"

Da-seo looked at Ji-hye's expression. An expression of genuine disinterest. Even a complete stranger on the street wouldn't be able to make such an indifferent expression.

Once again, Da-seo was convinced that what she had heard was nothing more than a rumor.

Look at that face. How could a child who was verbally abused be that calm? And if anything happened, she would have told her.

Da-seo rested her chin and turned her head to the other side. If Ji-hye really considers her a friend.

It was half because of stubbornness and half because of pride. Da-seo was so foolish back then. Even when reading a novel, no matter how short, she tried to understand the ending. She didn't even think about understanding the environment and mind of her friend right next to her.

Da-seo had no idea of the severity. Until she saw Ji-hye holding a cutter knife.

As soon as Ji-hye saw Da-seo, she took a step back as if she had com emitted a great sin.

"Da-seo, this is..."

Daseo asked in a subdued voice, clutching the canned drink she brought with her to drink together. 

"What're you doing?"

Ji-hye made no reply. It was only then that she realized. She said that the reason why Ji-hye was expressionless no matter what happened was not because she was really okay, but because she was the type of person who just put up with it unconditionally.

Da-seo asked and asked again. She cried and got angry. But Ji-hye's mouth could not be opened...

It was Da-seo who got tired first. Da-seo sat down and stared blankly at Ji-Hye. There was sadness in Ji-hye's eyes as she looked at Da-seo. But that was it.

Ji-hye really didn't say a word until the end. Da-seo wanted to ask. 

Do you really think of me as a friend? Even if you're not a friend, shouldn't you tell someone if you're going to the extent of thinking such extreme things?

Da-seo's body trembled. Da-seo said impulsively. 

"You are so frustrating."

"..."

"If there's something you want or something you're uncomfortable with, just say it. That's how we know. Do you think people can have some kind of superpower? If you don't say anything, nothing will change." 

Ji-hye quietly lowered her head. Da-seo said again. 

"You're really frustrating." 

"I know. I am the problem." 

"If you know, at least try to change!"

After saying that, she immediately regretted it. Even if Da-seo thinks about it just now, it was too bad. Still, deep down, she hoped Ji-hye would be shocked by these words and open her mouth.

"Are you really not going to tell me even if this happens?"

Ji-hye's mouth was still closed. Tears formed in Da-seo's eyes for a moment. However, Ji-hye, who lowered her head, did not see that and Daseo quickly wiped the corners of her eyes. 

"Good. If you don't want to talk, don't."

Da-seo did not interrogate Ji-hye any further. She held out her finger Instead.

"Instead, promise me. You will never have bad thoughts."

"..."

"You don't like hurting others, right? If you die, it'll be a nuisance to me, so don't die."

Ji-hye won't be able to refuse this. Da-seo's prediction was accurate. Ji-hye obediently crossed her fingers, and Da-seo decided to be satisfied with that for now. 

"It's frustrating, but what can I do?" 

As she's said many times before, the one who likes it more has no choice but to give in and lose. Whether it's a romantic relationship or a friend relationship. Da-seo still liked Ji-hye so much that it was hard for her to become distant from her because of something like this.

"Da-seo, why did you suddenly call me?"

She also had the power to act. Da-seo, who was standing with her arms crossed in front of the window, looked back at Ye-ji.

"What did you say to Ji-hye when I was gone?"

"... Uh?"

Unless she know what made her sad.

"I want to keep believing in you. But it's so uncomfortable."

She will eliminate everything suspected as the cause. Da-seo approached Ye-ji, who was completely pale.

***

'Da-seo, I was wrong. It's because you took care of that kid too much. Give me one more chance. We decided to live together when we go to college.'

'I just believed what you said and looked at all the furniture. If you see this, be sure to call me.'

Yes, blocked. Da-seo blocked Ye-ji without hesitation and quickly threw his cell phone on the seat next to her.

Ye-ji came to visit the class a few times, but she didn't even pay attention to her. But on the other hand, she couldn't help but feel heavy.

"... I was supposed to match my sneakers."

Her mother, who was driving, asked as Da-seo muttered.

"Did you just receive a message from Ye-ji?" 

"Huh."

"What's going on? Whenever you make a fuss about wanting to live together." 

The foreign car entered the parking lot smoothly. Da-seo spoke in a muttering tone.

"I found out who she really is."

"That's what mom said. Just because you've known her for a long time doesn't mean she's necessarily a good person."

"..."

"It's not good to abandon someone too easily, but it's a different story if that person has crossed the line. If you continue to carry that person, your personality will become tainted. But what did you say you wanted to buy? Did you say you wanted shoes and perfume?"

"Huh. I decided what to buy online in advance."

The two got out of the car and entered a bright department store. Her mother paused as she took her wallet out of her bag.

"For a moment. Then you can't live with Ye-ji."

"Of course. I lost my job, how can you do that?"

"Then I guess I'll have to look again for an officetel where you can live alone."

As her mom said that, she tried to click on the real estate app on her phone. She quickly grabbed the hem of her mother's dress.

"...No."

"Huh? Why?"

Da-seo lowered her head and spoke to her mom. 

"... I have someone to live with."

"What? Has there been anyone you've known as well as Ye-ji?" 

"There is. She's a much better fit than Ye-ji."

Mom, who was staring at Da-seo, put her phone back. 

"Then I guess I'll have to sign a contract for the same apartment I found."

"..."

"Ugh, this money-eating ghost. Be good to your mom from now on. Come fast. Let's go see the perfume first."

But Da-seo stopped and did not follow. Her mother looked at Da-seo with her puzzled eyes. Daseo lowered her head and spoke in a creeping voice.

"I'm sorry, Mom." 

"... Why again this time?!"

"Could you please find a place near the university again?" 

At this point, even her mother couldn't help but think it was strange.

Her mother asked with a serious expression. 

"What kind of girl is it that you really want to do that to?"

"No, she's the complete opposite of me."

"Opposite? Are you talking about Ji-hye?"

"Then who did you think it was?" 

Da-seo's parents also knew about Ji-hye because they often talked about it and invited her to their home. Her mother questioned. 

"Does she want to live with you too?"

"I don't know. I wanted to ask."

"Ask her in the first place. Is she sleeping in? You can commute to school from home." 

"I felt like I wanted to sleep alone."

"Then it will be okay. Ask her later. If she says she likes it, we'll tell her parents."

"Really?!" 

Da-seo's face brightened, her mother said as she looked through the display of perfumes.

"Well, I think you'll get along well if you two live together. Ji-Hye is mature and quiet, so I think she will lead you well."

"...How can she lead me?"

Rather, Da-seo has to lead her. Skipping the last words, Da-seo grabbed a light pink perfume bottle.

"But why is Ji-hye so good?"

"Time goes by just reading a book with that kid without saying anything. We've never had a big fight."

"Ah, life is really fun when you have a friend like that."

Mom smiled softly.

"No matter how small it is, if you do it with her, it becomes special."

"Yes, it's really special. I feel sad sometimes because she doesn't have much to say."

"There is a saying that silence is golden. I definitely prefer a heavy-spoken kid over a light-spoken kid."

Tiriring. 

At that time, Daseo's cell phone rang. It was an unknown number.

Is this a delivery phone call? Delivery comes on Saturdays too. 

Da-seo answered the phone without thinking much.

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