Because he lost the gift he wanted to give to his senior, it was picked up by Hirai Momo.

The exchange was for me to be her matchmaker to my sister. But why do you keep paying attention to me more?

MOMO x JIHYO

I would like to leave this matter in my heart.

Building

The door to a popular coffee shop behind the school was yanked open in a hurry. The new arrivals stood panting as they ran without stopping. Schoolchildren in the same uniforms as hers filled the shop, but none stood out as much as her appointment, who sat at a table in front of the shop window.

The person who had arranged to sit with his chin on his feet flashed a smile before flicking his fingers and waving in greeting.

No one doesn't know him. That's Hirai Momo, because she's the only woman in the amateur boxing club. Studying in the same second year of high school, but in different rooms. Park Ji Hyo knows some names.

But I didn't think I'd be able to talk in this situation.

“I'm five minutes late.”

“Well, I have to go to private school.”

“Your friend said there was no class today.” Which friend? Tomorrow I'll go take the matter.

“I'm tired. Do you want to eat something first?”

“No!” Jihyo immediately denied. before bringing his face closer and whispering “Give back the picture.”

“Oops! Hahahahaha!" Momo burst out laughing. At that time, the atmosphere in the shop was bustling with schoolchildren, so no one paid any attention.

“What are you laughing at!?” Vin looked at the other person who was just laughing.

“If you come here, how will you return the picture?”

“She really trusts people easily. You think it's that easy?”

“What!?” / “Please eat the cake I ordered, I forgot you had to diet.” Jihyo will open her mouth to scold again. But was cut short by the other party first.

"About what!? I just came to get the picture.”

“It's okay if you don't eat, so the picture—” / “Okay, just eat, right!?” Jihyo threw the bag onto the table and sat down. Before picking up a spoon, he scooped up the cake and ate it like he was competing in a marathon. I want to break up the shop but have to keep my cool because another person is holding onto her secret.

Hirai Momo has a secret of her own.

“About the picture. I will definitely return it,” he said, slapping his shoulder bag loudly. “But there must be an exchange.”

"If it's bad, I won't do it."

“It's definitely good. And you did well,” Momo said with a smile on her face. To be honest, Jihyo didn't trust that smile one bit!

'What are you doing?'

'Do your homework'

'I mean Dahyun'

“Hmph~” Jihyo growled in her heart.

'Do you know? Sleep in different rooms.'

'Let me go look, I want to know'

This girl!

“Dahyun-ah, what are you doing?” The little sister's voice trailed off, opening the door confusedly.

“What is it about you?”

"Just asking what you're doing."

“Playing a game…” Park Dahyun held up his phone and showed the screen. I actually played the game like I said.

“You want me to be a matchmaker!?” Park Jihyo exclaimed when he saw the other person raise his eyebrows in response.

“If you want to flirt with my sister, why don't you do it yourself?” But who would let someone like this be their own sister's boyfriend? Just dream!

“If you let me do it, I can easily do it myself. But we have to get rid of the devil first.” Momo emphasized the last sentence while staring at the face of the person sitting across from her. That made Jihyo so angry that she had to squeeze a glass of drink to release her emotions.

I've never seen anyone bother me like this girl before.

So why does karma have to come down to me?

“Give me your number.”

"what!? Aren't you going to flirt with my little sister?"

“I want you to contact me separately. Bring it quickly.”

"this! When did I say yes!?”

“You don't agree? Yes,” Momo nodded and punched the photo in her hand on the table. Jihyo bit her lip in pain at being helpless.

Because Park Jihyo is a fan of senior Nichkhun. who is the number one athlete of the amateur boxing club With a handsome face and good hands and a friendly personality. This made almost half of the girls at school delighted with him. When there is a race or practice running at the field There are often fans coming to take photos.

Of course, Jihyo didn't miss it (but not like a stalker). She saved the best photos to make an album and gave it to his seniors at the orientation ceremony. But one day, the photo album disappeared. I don't know when. And the person who picked it up was Hirai Momo, who was in the same club as that senior and were as close as real siblings.

Think about it, if we assume that Momo told her senior about this. The gifts he had prepared so diligently were all ruined!

Then she must become Cupid's love partner for her sister and this girl again!

I want to go crazy.

'My little sister is playing a game'

'What game?'

“Wait Dahyun,” the younger sister who was closing the door stopped again.

“What game?”

“ROV

Why do you ask?” Dahyun was also confused because her older sister never came to ask questions. Jihyo shook her head before waving her back.

'You already know, right!? That's it, I'm going to do my homework.' I replied to the message to cut it off. I thought it would end there.

'What subject do you do your homework?'

Jihyo finally lost her patience and decided to call and scold her.

"this! Stop causing trouble! I have to use my brain to do my homework.”

“You understand, right? Don't send another message!”

(What subject is the homework?)

“Biwa! It's over, that's it!!” After saying that, Jihyo placed the phone on the book with a loud thud before letting out a sigh.

Since I've known you there. Life has become a lot more chaotic.

Ding Dong!

Oh, what's so thick!

Jihyo picked up her smartphone again, intending to call and scold her longer. But what Momo sent was a picture. Create doubts until the hot temper is instantly extinguished. Jihyo opened it and read it. It turned out to be a neat and clean photo of a biology lecture. Write the recipe and instructions clearly. Draws cells more beautifully and understandably than some tutoring books.

Being good at sports isn't enough. He's also good at studying.

No wonder there are only people delighted.

Momo sent another message. This time it's a short sentence.

'Help me do it, will you?'

I can't deny that because of that annoying girl, I get my homework done faster. Heck, it was worth it in exchange for Ber Da Hyun.

I'm not selling you. But there are hostages.

Today is Saturday. Park Ji Hyo then came to relax at the park by taking photos and enjoying the view. Jihyo carries her favorite film camera and takes pictures of the scenery according to her preference. But really, she didn't come alone.

“Wait a long time?” The little man looked at the person running towards him. Momo in jogging clothes picks up water and drinks it. Even though I'm covered in sweat But Jihyo noticed that he didn't look tired at all. Did he really run 3 kilometers?

“Why do I have to watch you practice running?”

“Well, your younger sister is busy. So you have to be the representative.” Jihyo made a soft noise. Because she wasn't just coming to take chill photos like she used to do. But I have to look after things for this girl as well.

“Are you finished running? I'm back."

“Wait,” Jihyo turned to see the other person holding up two fingers.

"No, it's a waste of film." She shook her head absently.

“Wow, I never have any film pictures.”

“There are many in the app.”

“It's not like the real thing.” Even so, Park Jihyo didn't care. Walking slowly, really intending to return as told.

“Oh, you're not going to take pictures, are you—”

Snap a photo!

Before Momo could prepare, as soon as he finished speaking, Jihyo immediately turned around and pressed the shutter.

“Hahahaha, you got it, Hirai Momo.” The more you saw that the other party was teasing him. Makes people taller than before

“Are you teasing me!? Hoy! I'm not pretentious yet. Take another photo now.”

“What is the matter? I'm definitely done, Momo. I'll put the picture on the board. You can see the whole school.” Jihyo ran away from another person who was trying to snatch the camera. But how can a small person like her compete with someone who exercises regularly like Momo? In just a moment, Jihyo was already in Momo's arms.

“Give it to me. Take another photo now.”

“The film is all gone. Scream! Don't touch your hips” with a teasing urge. The little man's body was limp and he had to sit on the grass. The camera was successfully taken away.

“How do you open it?”

“Yay! Don't open it. Light will enter and the film will be ruined."

“Really?” Even though he knew, his hand still pressed this button.

“Don't catch me randomly or you'll break the camera. This one was given to me by my parents as a birthday present.”

“I'll buy you a new one.”

“Don't use money to solve problems, will you? I know that the house is rich. But this is a matter of the heart.” I heard the indignation in the other party's voice. Momo knew Jihyo was starting to get upset so she gave the camera back. But when night comes, it doesn't seem like the irritation will go away. Still making a face like a monkey's ass.

“Let's go eat.”

“I won't go, I'll be back.”

"Come on, that's considered reconciliation." Momo tilted her head and made a puppy-dog expression at the other person.

"I don't want it." It actually looks cute. But do you think Jihyo will accept it?

“Sigh~ I don't want to force you.”

“What are you talking about? I came because of you—wow!!!” She suddenly floated up from the ground. When she came to her senses, she realized that she was being carried by Momo in a bridal position. Plus, she accidentally strangled another person out of shock.

“You are so light. Like this, I can carry it for a long time.”

“Let me down!! Can you not act like Dao Ming Si?”

"I'm not spoiled like that guy."

"really! And what good behavior is doing this!!!!” Jihyo screamed again when the person holding her would pretend to let her down stubbornly.

"You can go. You can let me go."

“Dammit! I really hate you!!!”

"thank you"

“I didn't see it!!!!”

“What do you want to eat?”

“I don't know.” It didn't take long for the pair to arrive at the nearest department store. A holiday like this, but Jock~~~ The sound of her stomach growled loudly until Momo turned to look. The little man's face turned red with embarrassment. My stomach doesn't love me well.

“Choose a shop now. This time I issued it. I don't consider it a blessing.”

“Don't be nice to me. Do you think you can buy me over?”

“Who said I would buy your heart? I will win your sister's heart.”

“Heh heh heh, I told you whether Dahyun agrees or not is my younger sibling's business. It is not something that can be forced.”

“Why won't Dahyun agree? I'm so hot."

Will it be okay to kick this girl's ass? I can't take it anymore.

“This shop. You want to eat fried chicken.” Momo pointed at a fried chicken shop. A fragrant aroma wafted out onto the walkway outside the store.

“How do you know!?”

"You're staring like that. Let's go. The queue will be full." He didn't have time to agree. Jihyo's little body was dragged into the shop.

“Divide it.”

“I told you I would take care of you.”

“I am relieved. So there's no need to raise him.” Jihyo continued to be arrogant. However, Momo insists on giving him food.

“If you want to raise a chicken, please carve some chickens for me.”

“They only carve shrimp for you!!”

Even so, Momo actually carves the chicken for Jihyo to eat. But in exchange for seeing the joy on the other party's face, it's still worth it.

“Next time I make you angry again. You have to reconcile with food.”

“Who is upset? Don't come and accuse each other.”

"Yes, yes, if you're not upset, you won't be upset."

“Do you like taking pictures?” Seeing Jihyo full I'm really upset. Momo started to talk.

"Oh, I like to look at the view. When I see a beautiful view, I want to keep it for me to see for a long time."

“Then why do you like boxing?”

“I really don't like boxing. I prefer vigorous exercise. And the school only had a boxing club that was a hit with me.”

“But it's really heavy. It's not just about punching a punching bag. Can you stand it?”

“It's okay, because I'm good.” Jihyo rolled her eyes upwards. He never stopped acting annoying.

“Where are you going next?”

“No, I have to go home. Mother will scold you."

"Okay," Momo shrugged.

"photo"

“Huh?” The tall man looked at the small man who was holding out his hand.

“You don't have to pretend you forgot. 'Give Dahyun's number in exchange for a picture' our exchange that we talked about last night."

“Oh, right,” Momo opened her bag and handed it to her, keeping it face down so that no one passing by could see it. Jihyo received it immediately.

But

“Five...I took a dozen.”

“I just took this in my hand.”

"Hoy! Let's cheat here."

"I'm sorry. Next time I'll give it all back." Momo raised her hands together and apologized. But I still can't believe it.

"Yes!!!! Fine.” Jihyo didn't want to argue further because she had to hurry home. But he felt angry because he had been betrayed.

“Too bad, you're mad at me now.”

“That's right!!”

“Then I will reconcile by sending you.”

Huh?

No one doesn't know Hirai Momo, the star of the amateur boxing club (because she's the only girl on the team). She's also in her second year of high school, but in a different room. We know each other because she keeps a photo album that she gives to seniors who are delighted with it as gifts. She says she won't blackmail Park Ji Hyo in exchange for helping her woo Da Hyun. her sister Even though Momo said she was going to flirt with her sister and let her help her, that's fine.

“Then why do you have to watch me do my duty!!!?!!”

Park Ji Hyo casually looks at the people in the other room who sit at her table while playing telephone games.

It's been a month now. Why doesn't she stop praising her?

“The people who jumped on duty were determined to do well.”

"shut your mouth!"

“What is it, Mr. Park? I came here as a friend because I saw that I was afraid of ghosts and had to be alone.” Because there was one day when Jihyo jumped on duty. The result of karma is that when the time comes, you have to do it alone. The school building in the evening feels lonely, but I'd rather meet a ghost than meet this mischievous girl!

“Who wants to ask for permission?”

“It's okay, I'm willing to come.” Hearing that irritating sentence made Jihyo hold onto the chalkboard eraser tightly. Yes..try not to land on the speaker's head.

“Hey, aren't you in the boxing club? Aren't you going to practice?"

“Lazy,” Momo answered that question almost immediately.

“Nich-senpai, do you know that the only girl in the club is this lazy?”

“If I could go practice anytime. Because I'm the only one using the women's gym.”

“Is it true that there is only one woman in the boxing club?”

“In the past, there were seniors and juniors. But boxing is heavy on women. After a long time, the younger generation quits. The senior has graduated. Now I'm the only one left. The bullies made me not want to go to practice.”

"Why?"

“It's lonely.”

“Just like this?”

“You don't know anything. Boxing requires a lot of practice and a lot of people to have fun. When I'm alone, it's quiet. I'm going to die of loneliness."

“Oh~”

“I really want to go practice.”

“Let's go.”

“It's lonely, you know.” Jihyo heard the pleading tone tickling her ears so she turned to look at her, wanting to scold her a bit, asking why she was making that sound. But she saw that the other person was staring at her without batting an eye and was acting like a puppy crying again. Don't tell me that....

The lights in the practice room are bright and cool from the air conditioning. Jihyo faintly smelled the aroma of pain relief oil. In the middle of the room was a boxing ring. A sack of nuts hung there. The shelves had various equipment, whether it was gloves or something that Jihyo didn't recognize. Everything is still in good condition and up to date.

Momo didn't force her to come. But I feel sorry for the black-eyed puppy who had to endure the beating alone.

So why do I have to be soft-hearted with this girl!! Jihyo contradicted herself in her heart. But it has come everywhere. Staying for a while isn't that bad.

“You go sit on the sofa over there.”

“Can an outsider like me enter too?”

“If the people in the club take you in, that's fine. The men have brought their girlfriends many times.”

"If you're interested, you can be my sparring partner."

“No!!!” Jihyo went to sit on the guest sofa set as told. Type a chat to tell your sister that you'll be back a little cooler than usual and then continue scrolling through social media.

wad! wad!

The sound of gloves hitting sandbags is always loud. Jihyo looked up from her phone to look at the person who was intently practicing. The scene in front of her made her stare for a moment. A tall figure in a training uniform threw punches at a cylindrical hanging punching bag without holding back until it flew with the force. Sweat flows down the frame of his face. Sharp eyes focused on the thing in front of him as if it were his opponent.

The upper part is a sleeveless shirt, showing clearly the muscles in the arms. When Momo is serious, she looks cool too.

Knock, knock, the sound of knocking on the door called the couple to their senses.

“Momo, can I talk to you?” The door opened. It turned out to be a familiar senior.

“!!!” Jihyo was shocked to the point of blindness as soon as he saw her face. Because the person who came was senior Nichkhun whom she secretly admired.

"oh? Do you have guests?” The young senior just saw the little person. before sending a friendly smile

“Oh, yes, this is Park Jihyo. It's my friend,” Momo introduced, nudging Jihyo to her senses.

“Hello!” I regained my composure. Jihyo bowed and greeted Big Brother Khao Yai.

“Make yourself comfortable. Momo usually doesn't bring anyone here. She was the first.”

“Ah, so?” Will the senior know that I was forced here, the little man thought.

“Senpai, what is wrong with you?”

“I saw that you hadn't read the LINE group yet, so I hurried to tell you first.”

“The festival is being held at the beginning of next month. One school waived the right to compete in the flyweight division. The organizers allowed our school to compete. But it also depends on your willingness.” He explained the matter to the other party with a worried expression. Because this junior had missed competing in the festival many times. For that athlete No matter how diligently you practiced, but not being selected to compete, it hurt quite a bit.

“I will compete.”

“Okay, then please give it to me.” Nichkhun smiled, relieved that his junior had not lost his energy.

“That's enough for today. She just came to practice. Don't overdo it,” the young senior said before leaving the gym. Jihyo watched until the door closed.

"His senior is gone." Momo nudged the little man again. “Do you like your seniors this much? Your face is very red.”

“Really!?!” The little man touched his cheek. You can feel that your face is really hot, but how red is it?

“We're going back now. I'll send you right away."

“You don't have to.”

“It's getting dark. How can you let her go back alone?”

“Today Dahyun went to do a report at a friend's house. Even though I went, I couldn't find him,” she said, thinking that Momo wanted to go to her house to see Dahyun. We didn't meet here last time.

“I already know. We talk all the time.” Jihyo gritted his teeth. I don't know how well this couple's relationship will go (she doesn't help much), but let me tell you. If Dahyun happens to like Momo You yourself can't stop it. (But Jihyo always prayed that her younger sister wouldn't like someone like this.)

It didn't take Momo long to pack up her things. Both of them are now in front of the school. Waiting for Momo's house car that the chauffeur drove to pick her up.

"Hey, what's going on with the boxing club?"

“Huh?”

"That's what we talked about just now." Momo acted like she didn't want to say much.

“You know a lot about me, but I don't know anything about you, like my house. You've been to my house once or twice.”

“So you want to go to my house?” / “You didn't say you wanted to go!” Momo heard that and was silent for a while before answering the question.

“Because there was only one girl in our school and one class, they were not selected to compete because the allocation was not correct.”

“So this time, you decided to compete.”

“Um, next year I don't know if I'll have another opportunity like this, so I'd like to do my best this time first. Even if it's just a club.”

“Well done, keep fighting.” Jihyo patted her shoulder and smiled at Momo.

“Will you come cheer me on? I won't force it.”

"Uh..." The little man gulped. Momo tilted her head suspiciously.

"in fact... I don't know how to watch boxing.”

“Oops! Hahahaha.”

“What are you laughing at!?” Jihyo shouted, slamming her shoulder loudly once.

"So you're infatuated with a boxer even though you don't know how to watch boxing?"

“I'm not happy because he's a boxer!”

“So, why do you like seniors?” Jihyo thought back to her middle school days.

That day she was carrying her notebook to the teacher's room.

Because the pile of books was so high and heavy that he couldn't keep his balance and fell in a pile on the floor. There was no one around. Park Jihyo hurriedly put away her notebook. The break time will soon be over.

"I'll help you." Suddenly, a man came to help pick it up.

"thank you"

“To the teacher's room, right?” The girl just saw the other person's face. He was extremely handsome and she felt as if an aura was radiating from his body.

“Yes.”

“Then let me help you carry it,” he said, holding a stack of books that were even bigger than Jihyo's. Soon they arrived in the teacher's room without the two of them talking at all.

“Oh, Nichkhun came to help the juniors? That's great.” Upon hearing his name, Jihyo remembered that he was a famous person at school. But because she wasn't interested, she couldn't remember.

“Thank you very much.” Until later, he joined the amateur boxing club. Because of feeling the good nature and seeing this senior's coolness, Jihyo's heart felt stronger than before. Even though it wasn't much, it made Jihyo become one of his fans.

"What's wrong?" Momo said, waving a hand in front of her face.

“No!” The little man regained consciousness. In front of her, there was no senior Nichkhun that she was thinking of. There are only irritating people who get irritated just by seeing her face.

“You still haven't told me how you liked your seniors.”

"I won't tell you. Why would you know?"

“Oh~~” Momo muttered with regret. “But I want to know.”

“Forget it, it's been many years now. Seniors don't even remember me.”

“Oh, you too.”

“What?” Momo's sentence was so soft that Jihyai couldn't hear it.

"No, not at all. Sigh~ From now on, I have to practice diligently."

"I don't come to see you every day."

“Hmm.” Seeing his lonely expression, he felt sorry for him, but Momo suddenly smiled brightly and her eyes twinkled like a puppy seeing snacks.

“But if I return the picture to you every day. Will you come?”

Hmm, don't you sympathize with that?

Coming to watch over the puppy...Momo's boxing practice isn't much above Jihyo's strength. Jihyo uses her free time to her advantage by bringing her homework with her to do. It's true that after practice ended, Momo agreed to get her figure back. But sometimes it's crooked. When the other party saw that she was asking about homework, he yawned over. (Does this count as a blessing? (Wha?))

Actually, our relationship is mutually beneficial. Jihyo comes to watch Momo during practice to relieve her loneliness and Momo tutors her in a math class that she's not good at.

A high school festival held every year. The concept of the event is similar to sports because it is held at a large sports training center. There are many snack shops. Even though she doesn't come to watch the competition, Jihyo never misses this event every year.

“Wow, there are so many people.” It's good that the younger sister agreed to come as well. Because Park Da Hyun is an introvert. All day I just play games at home. I don't like going to crowded places. But this time I gave in easily.

“Why do you not like watching boxing? Why did you agree to come and watch?” Normally when various sports events are broadcast live. Dahyun always watched boxing with her father.

“Well...it was fun.” Dahyun narrowed his eyes at his older sister. It was a little darker than usual when Jihyo came home lately. She didn't scold her about it at home, but it was unusual for someone as punctual as her older sister.

The two brothers went to their school's athletic tent. Most of them were men, and some of them were changing clothes, which made Jihyo and Dahyun uncomfortable and couldn't place themselves properly.

“Wait a long time?”

"It's been a long time." Actually, I just arrived, but I was secretly annoyed when I saw a picture like that. It's like Momo knows the reason why.

“Sorry, let's talk here.” He grabbed the small man's hand and led him to the other side of the tent, where there were only staff.

“Why did you have to let me come?”

"I'm sorry. If I knew you'd come and see me like that, I wouldn't have wanted you to come." Momo had to reconcile with the petulant person again. But he knew what to do. Jihyo will disappear.

"I'll treat you to ice cream~"

“Do you think I'm a selfish person?” It was true that he said that, but Jihyo softened a bit. They were both so annoyed with each other that they forgot that Dahyun was here. It's like you've turned into an air element.

“Momo, we're going to report in soon,” Nichkhun senior called out.

“Say it,” Dahyun whispered cheering. Even though Momo promised to take her to meet her seniors who were delighted. But the sudden meeting left Jihyo speechless again.

“Sa sa, fighting.” Jihyo thought of being ashamed of wishing his hyung in such a low tone.

“Thank you,” the senior smiled. before asking to leave to go get ready

“Fighting, sunbaenim.” Dahyun did a fighting pose to Momo. When receiving blessings from younger people So he turned to his elders.

“Let's fight,” Jihyo said, giving a very different feeling than when she wished senior Nichkhun a blessing. But the other party doesn't mind. Momo smiled brightly before running off to join her club friends.

“You are so mean to Momo-senpai. I noticed that he wanted to hear your blessings.” Her younger sister turned around and scolded. The pair were walking towards the stadium to watch the match.

“I don't know, I don't care, he was mean to you first.” Jihyo shrugged, not interested. But I don't know why. In her heart, she wanted Momo to win as well.

The competition is simple. There are some intense, heart-wrenching moments. In the end, Momo won the first prize.

“It's crazy fun. Why is Momo-senpai so good? If you apply for the national team, you should probably be able to qualify for the next round.” Park Dahyun still thinks about the match he just finished watching. before seeing the worried expression on her older sister's face

“It's okay. His brother is a boxer. This won't hurt." Dahyun could tell. When Momo was attacked heavily by her opponent Received punches from the other side without holding back until he had to raise his guard all the time to defend. Her hand was squeezed so tightly by her sister that it hurt (it hasn't gone numb yet). Jihyo didn't realize how much fun and excitement she was enjoying the game even though she didn't know how to watch boxing.

“I'll go with my friends later. I'll go back and tell you via Line," the younger sister said before separating herself. Jihyo doesn't know where she will go next. Her friends all went out on dates. Leave single people wandering in the middle of this vast sports training center. So she decided to go to the athletes' tent, but when she arrived, she met senior Nichkhun again.

"Oh, you came to see Momo?"

“Yes.” Because I don't know the reason why I came here. So I answered like this.

"Jao Mo is in the room. I'll take him in."

“We meet often. I still don't know her name,” as she walked towards the female athlete's room. Nichkhun invites you to talk.

“My name is Park Jihyo.” Even though he had softened his nerves now, But I still haven't stopped being embarrassed by him.

“Oh, nice to meet you. I've never seen Zhao Mo be this close to anyone for so long. I'm glad you're Momo's friend."

"Hahaha" Will seniors know that we can become friends? How much does Jihyo have to deal with this girl's annoyance?

“But I think...I'm familiar with your face. Have you met anywhere before?”

“Actually, we met in middle school. The seniors helped carry the notebooks to the teacher's room."

"open! I remember, was that you? You've grown a lot."

“Fuck!” But Momo's moans interrupted their conversation. Because we kept walking and talking, we just realized we had reached the female athlete's room. When you arrive at your destination Nichkhun then excused himself to prepare for the next match.

“Don't be too ridiculous.” There was only Momo in the room. The little man walked towards him. She saw that his face was sad and he was caressing his cheek like that. Jihyo couldn't help but repent.

“Here, I'll do it.” She snatched the compress from her hand and applied it to her slightly bruised cheekbone. The wound isn't very big, but when you see the other person's distressed expression, why are you so worried?

“Ah!”

“Sorry, I was too heavy-handed.” Jihyo held Momo's face still. and gently place the compress on the cheek

Jihyo had no idea how close her faces were by doing this.

“Uh…” The little man only realized when he saw his own reflection reflected in the other person's round eyes more clearly than ever before. She pulled away in shock. It turns out that now we're both so embarrassed that we don't act right with each other.

“M-ma, it's okay. I applied a lot of compresses. It'll be gone soon."

“Oh, oh.”

I don't know how red my face is. But Momo's face was... red as a ripe tomato.

“Are you going to go home now?”

“No, Dahyun went with friends so we have to wait.”

"So...let's go for a walk."

“Are you really not going to watch the seniors compete in the finals?”

“No, on the men's side, a lot of people will die, it'll be uncomfortable.” It's not much different on the women's side, Momo thought, but he was following Jihyo's wishes. able to get past previous events But deep in the hearts of both of them, there was still something unresolved.

Now we are in a wide grassy area next to the water. Which is on the other side of the sports training center, so there is no noise of competition and cheering. As a result, there are students from every school here who come to sit and relax.

“I don't know how to watch boxing, but I'm really good at darts.” Momo, who was carrying a stuffed unicorn and a big Sulley doll that Jihyo went to dart with, sat down with exhaustion. Just the two lumps were enough to fill my arms. As for the food, Jihyo takes care of it. Carry until your hand is full.

“Oh, let's watch your head.” Jihyo sat down next to her. before shoving the fried meatballs into the mouth

"Please give me some," Momo begged, opening her mouth and waiting.

“Eat it yourself.”

"I'm holding my little one."

“Put it down.”

"Your butt will get stuck in a piece of grass."

“Sigh~ Come on, open your mouth.”

“Give me some fish balls.” Jihyo gave in anyway. Seeing Momo munching on fried meatballs with such a joyful face made me feel annoyed. What kind of person acts annoyingly all the time?

“Coke too.”

“Too many.”

“Aunt~, just one time.” Our conversation was always mixed with laughter. I don't know since when we've been together and had this much fun.

When have we been together and forgotten about our interests?

“I have one older sister. I'm at a boarding school in Japan. As for me, I followed my parents to work here.” After eating the snacks until I was full, They both sat and talked and shared stories about each other.

“My parents weren't very strict, like workaholics.”

“Are you not a little disappointed?”

“Not much. I feel comfortable like this,” Momo replied. “What about you?”

“My mother is a housewife. As for father, he works outside the home. Mom is the most complaining person, but Dahyun and I like to hang out with her often. Just like a friend.” I saw the other party listening intently. Jihyo then continued.

“Dahyun and I are two years apart. We don't have much of the same personality. She's addicted to games. She once said she would be an athlete in the future.

e-sport”

“I think Dahyun must be able to do it. I believe you can do it.” I saw the proud look on Momo's face when talking about her younger sister. So why do you feel strangely depressed?

“Do you really like Dahyun?” Jihyo asked.

“Why do you ask?”

“Answer me.”

“So you really like Nichkhun sunbaenim?”

“Answer me first.”

“I'll answer if you answer first,” Jihyo became annoyed. I feel like getting up and running away. But seeing the serious look in Momo's eyes, she couldn't do that.

“I see my seniors as idols. You can only see with your eyes and can't reach out...that's it.”

“Um...” Momo made a relieved expression on her face for a moment before returning to her normal self.

“What about Dahyun? Why do you want to flirt? You probably didn't think of playing with my sister from the beginning, right?”

“.....I didn't do that from the beginning.”

“What do you mean?”

“I didn't approach her because I was flirting with Dahyun.”

Jihyo was silent when she heard that sentence.

“What are you...what do you think you're doing?” Seeing the other person's silence, he shook his body, trying to answer. “Momo, answer now!”

“Do you really not remember me?”

“What are you saying...I don't know.” The more she saw the pain in the other person's eyes, the more Jihyo didn't understand.

“At first I just wanted to get back at her. To feel satisfied.”

“But after a long time, I ended up falling apart because being with you was fun, but...”

“I don't know when it happened. I just want to tease you. I suddenly thought of it myself…”

“What exactly do you intend to tell me?”

For the first time, Momo looked away. He didn't dare say it out loud.

And it was the first time that Jihyo didn't dare answer... because she was afraid that it would really be what she thought.

“Oh, I'm here. I think I'll be back.”

“Jihyo hyung...” Dahyun and his female friend saw the heated atmosphere and just looked left and right back and forth.

“Oh, let's go.” Jihyo walked away with a loud heartbeat. But Momo's heart…beats slower, as if it had stopped.

We met again on Monday morning in the locker area on the floor. Momo returned the rest of the photos and said, "Sorry for the past."

“Oh, um,” Jihyo simply replied.

The conversation was uncharacteristically awkward. Because things between us are still vague and unresolved. But we both chose to walk away from it. Even after receiving all of the items back, Park Ji Hyo's feelings were even more difficult than before.

After that, Momo didn't bother her again.

One week ago That we didn't talk

Jihyo's life returned to peace as before. No need to worry about irritating people all morning, afternoon and evening like in the past.

“You seem really depressed lately,” Park Dahyun walked over to her older sister who was sitting on a bench enjoying the early evening breeze in the backyard.

“Does that look like that?”

“Yes, everyone can tell,” the younger sister said, referring to Jihyo and Dahyun's two-year age gap. But they seem more like friends than siblings. Plus different lifestyles Even though these siblings don't spend time together every day, But the fact that Dahyun came to sit and talk with her was like giving her refuge. Jihyo was quite touched.

“You still haven't reconciled?”

“What is the point of reconciliation? We're not angry at all.”

“Who are you? You are so arrogant.”

“Who is it!?”

“That's you.” Dahyun sat down next to her. “What are you arguing about?”

“It's just...there's a little confusion,” Jihyo replied. “Are you still talking to Momo right now?”

“No, after the festival we didn't talk at all.”

“So…”

“Why, Momo-senpai, did he confess his love to you?”

“P-Pa, just a little bit!!!”

“Sigh, if you want to refuse, be gentle. Your face is all red.”

“Can't you see that Momo hyung likes you?” Dahyun moved closer and whispered. “Plus, I like him too.”

“What are you saying? It's really nonsense. Now go play the game.”

“Wow, I saw that my older brother was worried so I tried to console him, but he chased me away... Please give it a little, Park Jihyo.”

“Yay! She's having seizures like Momo every time.”

“Oh, we're talking about seniors.” Dahyun smiled brightly when he saw his older sister frantically covering her mouth with her hand.

“Do you really not know? Momo hyung said she would flirt with me but came back and was more irritated at her."

“That's it,” Jihyo muttered. “Why don't I care?”

Momo really likes me. It's not right.

“I don't expect you to tell me what happened. But if it's repressed in your heart, go talk to him. Following your heart for once isn't bad.”

“What topic do you want to talk about? There are only things that I don't understand.”

"It's the things I don't understand that should be cleared up. Sigh~ Stop arguing with me and go talk to your seniors."

"I said hello and she didn't answer!"

“Huh??” Dahyun wasn't surprised when Momo didn't reply to her sister's chat. But he was shocked by his older sister's willingness to lower her pride and greet Momo. A person with pride like Park Jihyo!?

“I like Momo-senpai. Don't deny your heart."

“Yay! Please stop saying this word.”

“So Momo didn't flirt with you?” This question made the younger sister who was eating snacks stop.

“Uh...actually. I'm talking with Momo-senpai's code-named sister, so we're keeping in touch."

"what?"

“Don't tell Mom. Well...I was going to flirt with him but he wasn't interested so I asked my seniors to help me.”

“Then That Momo asked for her number from me..."

“Hehe, I already know.” Dahyun smiled teasingly. Afraid that my older sister would hit me, I explained further.

“The matter is like this... Momo-senpai told me that there was something to get revenge on her, so she asked me to help her. I don't know any more.”

“What the hell is this??” Jihyo couldn't understand even more. “So what is Momo going to retaliate against me about? What have I ever done for you?”

“You and Momo-senpai have probably met somewhere before. When I was a child, I used to be a naughty person, not a joke. Think back on it.” She thought so too. However, I'm not familiar with where I saw Hirai Momo. Even my name is not familiar at all.

“Do you remember the heroic deeds I did when I was a child?”

“With me or with someone else?”

“Other people, like at school.”

“Umm~” Dahyun thought, “Oh, one time, I came to tell my mother that I went to help a child who was being bullied. Do you remember that the person who bullied that child was also your roommate? I still remember when you shouted that that child should probably sue the teacher.”

“Park Jihyo”

"come"

“Momo-chan.”

“Come on.”

“Alright, everyone, let's gather together.”

In elementary school, Jihyo and Momo were classmates. Our relationship at that time was known only by name We had never talked and been as close as we are now. We both think the other person is a really nice, nice person. But there was one day that completely changed their minds.

“Stop it!” Momo shouted loudly when she saw someone her own age bullying one of her juniors.

“If you haven't stopped yet. I'm going to sue the teacher right now.” The gang of thugs heard this and rushed out in fear.

"It's okay, you're safe." Momo then went to comfort him. Probably because the little child was repressed from being bullied. When he was relieved, he let out a loud yelp.

“Stop it now!”

“!?” It turned out to be Park Jihyo. It was his roommate. The picture Jihyo saw was Momo is bullying a weaker child until she cries.

“Why do you bully a junior!?”

“Oh, no, I didn't—” / “You're still going to lie,” Jihyo argued, staring at the tall man with hate in her eyes.

In the end, the matter never reached the teacher. Because that younger generation is in Po Sam. Too young to dare to explain After that event ended No matter how hard Momo tried to explain to Jihyo, it was so ineffective that he became discouraged. Since then, Momo has lost a good and pleasant friend named 'Park Jihyo'.

That incident and the hateful glances were still firmly etched in Hirai Momo's heart after she graduated from elementary school. We both went to separate schools. Even though he screamed in his heart that he should forget about this, on the other hand, he was still irritated as to why Park Jihyo didn't listen to him. Until we met in this high school.

Because that day, Momo finished running around the school and came to see the men running in the field. He saw Jihyo and remembered from the first time they met. But the other party probably wouldn't notice him. Momo thought about just going to say hello, not caring if the other person would recognize him, but when Jihyo got up to get off the stand, A photo album fell out of his bag without him noticing.

Because the album was opened, Momo saw the photos Jihyo had taken and knew that she was delighted with Nichkhun. His hot senior, his close friend.

Suddenly, his brain came up with an evil plan.

Momo then went to wait by the floor locker that was located along the corridor. Not long after, Jihyo walked in here with her close friend.

“Who are you?” the little girl asked. Of course, because another person was standing in front of her locker.

“What~ You don't know me?” Momo teased, understanding that she didn't recognize him. But not knowing a single female member of the same club as the guy she's attracted to is a bit too much.

“That's Momo. I'm a boxer in the same club as Nichkhun's senior,” a female friend whispered.

“Can I talk to Jihyo please?” Even though neither of them knew what the matter was, But Jihyo's friend avoided leaving as told.

"What's up?"

“You know what this is, right?” Jihyo's eyes widened as she saw the tall man hold up the photo album she had lost.

“Where did you get it!?”

“Someone was careless and dropped something. And it turned out to be something interesting.”

“Give it back, that one was something I really wanted to do.”

“Then let's meet at the cafe behind the school this evening. Then I will think again about whether to return it or not.”

But it's not something that should be done like that. Take the gift you worked so hard to blackmail her into doing as she commands. Even though he didn't order him to do something bad, it still didn't work. But if you feel guilty now, it probably isn't too late. A thoughtless action is enough reason to be heartbroken.

I just thought it was a bit of a prank. It becomes a heart that drives you to remember. Bad form, Hirai Momo.

Momo is going home now. He asked for a leave of absence so he did not study in the afternoon. When going to the teacher's room Momo met Nichkhun so they had a little chat.

“And when will you come again?” Son Chae Young asked. A little cadet dropped him off in front of the school building. She has a sweet personality and cares about others. How can Momo not be jealous? Dahyun had to please him a lot because of this (but Momo gave Dahyun 3rd place).

“Probably next week.”

"Don't forget the chocolate."

“I won't forget. Hurry and get back to the building." Momo rubbed the other person's head before walking out. The bell rang indicating that it was time for class. The students gradually went up to their respective classroom buildings.

The school was quiet at this time. Tall people strolled along the walkway without any haste. The weather was overcast and there was no hot sun, so they took the opportunity to take a breather. But his ears heard a faint sound calling his name. And it's getting closer and closer.

“Hirai Momo!!”

It turned out to be Park Jihyo. She ran after him.

“Why are you here?” Momo was shocked, not expecting to see Jihyo again.

"I have to ask her more. Where are you going?"

"Well, I'm taking leave this afternoon...so why are you running?" the tall person said. When he saw the small person gasping, he felt sorry for him because the other person didn't exercise much.

"I'm afraid I won't make it in time for you."

“Eh?”

"I'm sorry about elementary school."

“You remember now.” Momo heard this and smiled.

“Um,” the more I thought back. Jihyo felt even more guilty. “I should have listened to you then.”

“Forget it, it happened a long time ago,” the tall man said. Now the things in the past that were bothering me have disappeared.

“I should also apologize more. that I threatened to blackmail her It is not the right thing to do.”

"Well, I'm not mad at you anymore."

“So...is there anything else?”

“Don't go!”

"...I'm just going home." Momo wondered at the sudden surprise. Jihyo blurted out the words.

“Aren't you going to go back to study in Japan?”

“Jihyo! Why are you crying?” Seeing the other's big eyes, they began to water. Momo rushed towards him frantically. Because I had never seen Jihyo cry in front of me.

“Senior Nichkhun has told me all about her going to study in Japan soon. She didn't come to class for ten days because she was dealing with study documents. Is she really going to live there?!? At that time, they teased me all kinds of things. And this time, are you going to go without telling me? Chat won't answer, that's too cruel!”

After repeatedly hitting the other person's shoulder and yelling at him until he was tired. Jihyo let out a loud cry.

“Uh…if it's about the phone, it fell into the toilet. I took it to play with in the bathroom. As for the matter of going to study in Japan. That is no longer the case. I will go there when I graduate from high school.”

“And what the senior said…”

“Because I often fly home and miss class for a long time. So I have to manage many documents. You really got screwed by your senior.” The tall man thought to himself that his senior was being naughty, not joking. It can make people who are delighted with him cry.

“How cruel, there was such a thing but didn't tell me a word.”

“In what capacity should I tell you?”

“You know what I think of you,” Momo approached and whispered in my ear. Saw another person refusing to make eye contact. Plus the face is colored. I thought to myself that Jihyo was crazy cute. But because the other party refused to answer, there was probably no need to hope for anything more than this.

“When I get a new phone, I'll contact you.” Seeing that Jihyo had nothing to say, she excused herself.

“Wait!” The tall man turned around to listen to the next sentence.

“Please wait for me.”

“Are you really going?” Mrs. Park said. Everyone is currently in the international airport to send their two daughters off to study in Japan.

"You have to go, Mom. My son worked hard to get the scholarship."

“Please let Noo Mo take care of Jee Ji. If you're stubborn, you can be fierce, don't be afraid,” Momo accepted while laughing a little. Because now he and Son Chae Young are the beloved children of the Park family.

“Mom~~ am I still your daughter?” Jihyo pretended to complain and went to hug her mother.

“Please send me some snacks to eat. Don't forget it,” Dahyun said teasingly, following Stike. Soon she will graduate from high school. Prepare to train to be an athlete.

e-sport

Following your dreams and fulfilling your hopes in love too.

“Yes, I know. Take care of yourself. Don't overdo it.”

“I understand. Me too." The two brothers embraced each other. It is a sight that is rarely seen and brings smiles to those around you every time you look at it.

"I can't believe I passed the scholarship exam," said the little one, accepting the iced coffee from Momo. Now we are both sitting at the airport gate waiting to board the plane.

“Well, she's good at it.”

"That's right, so I can follow my 'girlfriend' to continue studying."

“Yes, let me tell you that Japanese is really difficult. You're definitely being tutored, Park Jihyo.” Momo brought her face closer.

“You think I'm scared?” Jihyo brought her face closer to fight back. It turned out that she was easily taken advantage of by another person who kissed her on the mouth.

“Dammit! There are a lot of people.”

“So when there are two people, you can do it.”

"crazy!! Let's eat it."

“Waiting for you...so?”

“Ah, um.”

“Actually, right now I'm in the process of letting go of you.”

“But if you tell me to wait. I need to take a break from my decision-making first.”

"Don't be too long. Because it's you, I'm willing to 'wait' again."

“I've wanted to ask for a long time,” Momo said after seeing Jihyo pick up the phone.

“What?”

“Can I change the screen picture yet? Stop teasing me.” The film photo that Momo was accidentally taken from that time turned out to be deadlier and funnier than Jihyo expected. So I set it as my phone screen picture.

“Why? I really like it.”

“Do you like me?”

“I like the pictures, too!”

“Yay! Park Jihyo, bring it here!”

FIN.