YONGSEO SHORT FICTION >>  We Love "TAMAMA"

Seo Joo Hyun (

Talk)

My name is Seo Joo Hyun, a first-year high school senior at Hwangdo High School. Normally, my daily life goes on as normal every day. Besides home and school There are also additional libraries and bookstores. These four things are what I do and have become a routine.

But over the past month or so, my daily routine has started to change. It's something I added willingly. But I couldn't tell anyone that it had happened. Why can't I tell anyone? Well, it's a shame for high schoolers who are still addicted to cartoons like me.

The story began with a TV channel showing the cartoon "Keroro, the World Disrupting Movement" for children to watch in the evening. At first, I didn't think I would be so addicted to it. But when I started to sit and watch for a while I know it now. That I really fell in love with this cartoon.

Maybe it's because of the cartoon characters in this story. I think they look similar to me. What does it look like? People say that my big eyes look like little frogs.

As for this cartoon, many people may think that I will like Corporal Keroro, who is the main character of the story. But it's not. In this cartoon, the character I like the most is the character named “Tamama” because Tamama is the best. And Tamama still loves Keroro from the bottom of his heart.

Even if Keroro did some wrong things. And that's probably why I love Tamama so much. Because I, too, want to have someone who loves me from the bottom of my heart.

Now, apart from having to hurry home and watch this cartoon every evening, There is one more thing I need to do. Collecting collectible cards for this cartoon character. You're not wrong. "Collecting trading cards" is exactly the company that shows the cartoons. It advertises that there will be special prizes to lure kids (sigh!

I am one of those kids too) by buying Pocky snacks and in the snack box there will be a card from this cartoon to collect points. Whoever can accumulate 100 points and collect 9 special pictures of Tamama and Keroro first will win a prize. So what is the prize? It's your chance to see the premiere of this animated film that will be released in two months.

With limited edition prizes from Japan That every child, including myself, wants. Plus by giving cartoons to watch for a full year. Oh! It's something I have to do. Okay, no, I have to hurry and buy some Pocky snacks to eat first. Seo Joo Hyun must not miss this event in any way.

“No, there isn't any here, there isn't any here, no.”

"Yo Seo, what's wrong? You're screaming so loud the whole house is loud."

“Wow, Mom, have you seen my wallet? Inside, there are very important things. Before I came home just now, I was still using it.”

“Mom thought something was wrong with us and cried out, which made her very shocked. How did you lose the pocket money your mother just gave you to make you moan like that?”

“Oh..no, Mom. It's more important than that. But I can't tell Mom.”

Who will dare to tell Mom that the reason she's crying isn't because she's upset about the pocket money? But it was because there was something more important in that wallet. That is a special set of Keroro and Tamama cards that she collects to exchange for rewards. A few more cards and she would have had all 9 cards, but this way her wallet and cards disappeared like this. So all the hard work you've put in so far has been wasted.

"Eh! We won't tell, we won't tell. Now I'm learning to keep secrets from my mother. Tomorrow, let's go get some pocket money with mom before school. Mother will go down and cook for Father first. And stop yelling. Everyone next door will be shocked.”

“Yes, Mom,” Seohyun answered coyly.

“Huh, our 7 Tamama cards, just a little more and they'll be complete. It's such a pity.”

“Amen, please let someone keep my wallet. If someone really brought it back to me. I agree to take second place in the exam.” Seohyun prayed for a holy blessing. It would be okay for her to be able to take second place in the exam sometime. As long as she gets the card back, she will be satisfied.

For the entire month, Seohyun had to completely change her behavior because she usually went to the library after school. Go to a bookstore. But ever since the beginning of games, people have been able to collect cards to exchange for prizes. Seohyun's behavior also began to change. It turned out that after school she had to rush out to the elementary school next door.

to rush to buy Pocky snacks that are now popular among children Because the Keroro cartoon is very popular. And all children want to win prizes. So Seohyun had to hurry and buy it before anyone else. Because she was afraid that the kids would buy all the candy before she could buy it.

yesterday

“Auntie, I have 5 boxes of Pocky.”

“Oh..you've arrived? Don't you want to eat some other snacks? Auntie's shop has a lot of snacks.”

“Not at all, Auntie. I'm competing for prizes, but did you get all 5 boxes?"

“I'm late. These guys are all gone. But I secretly kept a box for you, here it is,” said the kind-hearted sweet shop aunt, squinting and spying on the children choosing snacks in front of the shop before secretly taking out the box of Pocky snacks in the drawer and handing it to Seoh. Yeon

“Auntie is the cutest. I love you so much,” Seohyun happily thanked her. Her eyes instantly widened when she saw that there was still some Pocky left for her.

“I already told auntie to sell a lot of them. Anyway, it's definitely sold out. Auntie doesn't believe me,” Seohyun introduced to Auntie.

“50 boxes is a lot. Save it to support Auntie tomorrow. If I'm late, I'll secretly keep it as is,” the kind-hearted aunt replied.

“My older sister is a cheater. Minho is already showing off.”

Suddenly a small voice rang out. Seohyun then bent down to look at the source of the sound. I found a little boy standing there staring at her, wide-eyed. with an expression that was not very satisfied with her

“Uh! Really?” Seohyun looked confused and pointed at herself.

“Well, that's me, nibbling on children's snacks. Arrived late and still got dessert. That's not fair,” Little Minho said while looking at the box of snacks in Seohyun's hand.

“Do you want it too?” Why didn't Seohyun know that this little girl wanted Pocky snacks just like her? Look at the secret look in his eyes. Even though she herself wanted it too but would do wrong to a little child She herself doesn't want to do it.

“I know I made a mistake. So let me give you this box.”

“Eh! Did you really give it to me? Really, but.....I didn't really want it.” For a moment, the little girl's eyes looked happy before pretending to ignore the box of snacks Seohyun handed over.

“I really gave it to you. Consider it a gift in return for your help reminding me,” Seohyun said as she stuffed a box of snacks for little Minho to hold. Before turning to talk to Auntie Jaidee

“Auntie, you don't have to save snacks for me later on. I don't know how to feel guilty. I'll hurry up and come out tomorrow. Anyway, I definitely won't miss it. I'll see you tomorrow, Auntie. Hello.. Bye."

“You're so cute, Auntie.” It was little Minho who looked at the thin figure until it was out of sight before praising Seohyun and the kind auntie.

today

“Ginkong, Ginkong”

“Not in time, not in time.” Seohyun put the things on the study table into her bag. before rushing to get the gym clothes that were on the locker shelf But was surprised when she found that in her locker was the wallet that had just disappeared yesterday.

After being excited for a while, Seohyun opened it to see if anything was missing. But it appeared that nothing was missing. Everything is still intact including the money and the voucher card.

“Yay, Tamama is back and I'm so happy. Now we have a chance to win prizes. Hehe...but who picked it up for me? Anyway, thank you.” Some people thanked the wind and sky before quickly putting their things in their bags and running out. Thinking to herself, she would no doubt be second in the exam this semester.

“Little frog Tamama. Seeing the card makes me happier than getting my wallet back.”

Yonghwa (

Talk)

I'm Jung Yong Hwa, Year 3, Room 1, Hwangdo High School. Who would have thought that after school yesterday I would encounter something good? The good thing is that Yesterday...I had to come and wait to pick up Minho. The son of the aunt next door who is busy today. So he asked me to come take Minho home together.

After school, I had to quickly come and wait for the little guy first. Because of fear that we will miss each other. While I stood and waited and looked at the atmosphere around me for a while. My eyes fell on a girl. Eh!...You're not young anymore. She was a student at the same school as me and looked like she was a first-year student. She was now crowded with other small children.

to go into the store to buy snacks Looking at her, she didn't fit in at all with that small dessert shop. It was a sight that made me laugh when I saw her trying to squeeze the children into the store. She's cute.

She has a smooth, clear face. have big round eyes She has chubby cheeks that match her face and has light pink lips. When I look at it, it makes my heart beat in a strange way. I don't know what it is. I'm starting to want to know. What's her name?

I've been keeping an eye on her since she entered the store. Until I saw her talking with a kind-hearted aunt. Saw the incident where Auntie secretly handed out a box of snacks. Including seeing her shocked expression when she was caught. And finally, the picture when she handed the snack box to Minho.

Am I watching her every move? I secretly smiled shyly to myself. It's better not to eavesdrop on what she's talking about with Minho.

Oh!.....Not in time. When she handed the snack to Minho She quickly walked away, but eh! What was that that fell on the floor? It fell from the bag she was holding. I hurriedly ran to see. I found that it was her wallet. I suspect she was in such a hurry that she didn't realize she had dropped it. I have to return it to the owner.

But first, let's open it up and see what's there. I just want to know what her name is.

“Seo Joo Hyun” is her name. Inside, besides having money and various store cards She still carefully wrote down the necessary things. One of them had the locker number at school that she had written on it.

I keep secretly looking here and there. before finding a hidden cartoon card It was a bit surprising to see something like that. Actually, she probably went to the candy store to get these cards. Well, Minho collects these cards. How did I know? At first, when Minho saw it, he almost snatched it away.

It's good that I said it belonged to that kind older sister. Minho agreed. before telling me that I had to return the bag to my sister and that I had to report it as well. You can order big hair. Anyway, I'm willing to find the owner of this wallet with all my heart.

When I got home...young Minho urged me to turn on the big TV. You probably don't have to guess, right? It's the cartoon "Keroro" The Abop Movement is disturbing the world.” That's it. So I just sat and watched. Looking at it, I suddenly thought of the face of the owner of the wallet, Seo Juhyun.

She looks similar to this cartoon character too, hehe... Those kind of cute eyes are most similar to the cartoon character Tamama. I'm starting to like this cartoon ^^

The next day

“Auntie Pocky, 5 boxes, you came in time, right?” Seohyun asked. After seeing that the storefront looks empty today There was no sign of any children.

“Yes..Today I have work. The school released the children late. I got it all. But why not buy more than that? Do you still have some left?” Auntie asked.

“I don't want it, Auntie. I want other children to have a chance too. It's not fun to just hope for me alone.” Some of them smiled brightly. He turned to unpack the snacks he had gotten for a chance at a card, not paying attention to who was walking into the shop.

“Auntie, I brought five boxes of Pocky.”

“Oh, young man, do you also play games to win prizes? Our Seohyun has a competitor.”

Seohyun didn't even want to look up to see who he was. She was afraid that she would be friends in the same year. If anyone finds out She will definitely be embarrassed for a long time. Before secretly sighing and willing herself to look up to see who her rival Auntie mentioned was.

Sigh... slightly relieved. The man in front of her was not her same age friend. But he must have been a senior because she could tell by the star on his shirt's chest. His eyes were wide and filled with wonder and surprise. Seeing that the person in front of him was paying serious attention to the card in the box, before smiling happily that there are people who like to collect cards like her as well.

“Uh, hyung, you like collecting cards too?” Seohyun normally wasn't the one to say hello to anyone first. But when she saw that there was another person who was also interested in the same things as her, It also made her want to have friends who could talk about the same things. It would be quite nice. (Seohyun didn't expect a card from him at all ^^)

“Hyung? Yes, I like collecting.” Yonghwa smiled happily. He finally got to talk to her. His plan to buy snacks worked.

“It's really good. I collect some too. Then I'll take the card.

G%3P&5#@$M%3P&5#@$”

“Uh...sister, I just started collecting it myself. I don't even know anything like that.” Yonghwa quickly protested when he saw that Seohyun was starting to talk and asked him something that would be considered 'expert' to him. Who would dare say that they 'recently' started collecting cards? This is it.

“Oh, I'm sorry, I'm being a bit overbearing. When I saw that there was someone collecting as well. So I was beyond excited. Don't hold me accountable,” Seohyun said brightly. Her big, round eyes looked happy as she talked about the things she liked. Yonghwa secretly smiled, his sharp eyes twinkling as he clearly saw that cute face.

“By the way, what is your name? I'm...Seo Joohyun.”

“Yonghwa....My name is Jung Yonghwa.” Yonghwa almost couldn't answer back. He was too busy staring at her smooth, clear face.

“Nice to meet you,” Seohyun said brightly before saying what was lingering in her heart.

“Um..do you know? It's so embarrassing that I still watch cartoons and have to secretly buy snacks to steal from kids like this.” Seohyun suddenly confided in Yonghwa. She herself didn't know why she wanted to say such embarrassing things. Maybe it was because she saw that this senior must have suppressed her shyness and experienced something similar to her. She trusted him to discuss these matters.

“Eh...no. I think it's very cute. All of us must have cartoons that we like in our hearts. And there are cartoon characters that we loved when we were children. It's just that now we've grown into adults. Some people may have stopped watching it, but some people still like it. Times may change but we cannot change people's preferences. There's something new happening.

New cartoon characters must also be born. And even though we now like new cartoons But the story that stays in our memories We can always remember it, right? And watching cartoons is not wrong. Collecting cards isn't embarrassing, I think. Good thing we went back to a time when we used to do things like this when we were kids.

I thought it was fun,” Yonghwa explained at length. He didn't think doing these things would be embarrassing at all.

“Do you think so too? That time was really fun. I like to wonder what cards we'll be able to open today. If I get the card I want, I will be very happy.”

“Is that right? Is that right? As soon as I get a lot of score cards, I'll show them off to my friends. At that time, I received the first place score. My friends are so annoyed with me.” Yonghwa started boasting about his elementary school days, which he was so proud of.

“So, what cards did you get today? I only got all 5 boxes of Giroro, so that's too bad.”

“It's yours...this is Giroro, Giroro, Dororo, Keroro's special card. This box remains unpacked. Let's get excited together. Ah..what will it be?”

“I want this to be a special card, Tamama,” Seohyun wished.

Yonghwa shook the box of snacks. Sneaking a glance at the person sitting next to him in anticipation. Those big, round eyes were now wide with complete curiosity. She really looks like Tamama. May this box be opened and turned into a tamama.

"Ja-dance.....ta-ma-ma"

“Yes....Congratulations, Yonghwa hyung. It's very rare, let me tell you. I'm so happy.” Seohyun clapped her hands in joy and shook Yonghwa's arm.

“Ahem...your shirt is all wrinkled.” Actually, he likes things like this. But when you come close Yonghwa couldn't help but feel embarrassed as well.

“Sorry, I didn't mean to. I'm so happy,” Seohyun said guiltily.

“Just kidding, Seohyun. Here...I'll give it to you."

“Eh! Please give me this card. It's very rare.”

“I'm collecting special Keroro cards. As for her, she collects Tamama cards. I can tell by looking at your eyes.” Yonghwa said that he was lying. He doesn't have any kind of guard skirt. But young Minho definitely has. This job must be bribed. As for Seohyun, he knew that she was close to collecting all the cards from what he saw in her bag that day. Thank heavens that I got the card.

Lord Tamama today Yonghwa felt his love for Tamama grow even more.

“Did you really give it to me? Hehe, thank you very much, Yonghwa hyung.”

“Ah, the children have come out. It's getting late. I have to go watch the cartoon. Yonghwa hyung also rushed home to see Keroro. Maybe next time we'll meet again, bye." Seohyun said goodbye in a good mood. before waving goodbye to Yonghwa and rushing to get on the bus.

“Oh Seohyun, hey! Is she always like this? When you're determined to do something, everything seems to go so quickly.” Yonghwa was barely able to say goodbye in time. I can only think that it's okay. Just today it has far exceeded what was expected. Even though they had just met, he felt like he had known Seohyun for a long time.

See you tomorrow. “Little frog Tamama.”

“What did you get today? I only got Giroro again,” Seohyun said sadly. She only got Giroro. with Dororo for the past three weeks It's not fun to only get the same old cards like this. Now she had accumulated 100 points and was only missing one more Tamama special card.

that she is searching for and eagerly waiting for it

“I got Dororo and Keroro three more.”

Yonghwa himself came to cheer on Seohyun every evening. Now she and he are closer than before. It can be said that Seohyun trusted her to the point of leaving her card for Yonghwa to take care of. Because Seohyun was afraid that she would accidentally lose her wallet. He also said that he is a forgetful person. Therefore, it would be better to leave your card with him. That's how Yonghwa was so glad that Seohyun trusted him.

"You're so lucky. You're close to getting it all before me."

“No, you still have to collect a lot. There are still incomplete Keroro cards left. I don't know if I'll be able to make it in time or not. It's only another two weeks."

“If you have anything left, you can always consult with this Seohyun.”

“And if you want to consult about the heart? Can I give you some advice?” Yonghwa suddenly asked.

“Eh!...Is this a matter of the heart? What should I do?” Seohyun suddenly blushed with embarrassment. Where has she ever been in love? And whether she can give advice on this matter or not, she herself isn't sure at all.

“Haha, why are you so red, Seohyun?” Yonghwa saw his smooth, clear face turn pink and couldn't help but tease in a good mood.

“Are you really going to give me advice?” Seohyun covered up those feelings by speaking in a serious tone. His eyes were wide and looked determined. She wouldn't let him know that she actually hadn't experienced any of these things herself.

“Okay, then I have some advice. Are you willing to listen?” Seo Juhyun nodded. When you look serious I'm going to be serious now.

“I realized that I really like a woman. She is very cute. I like her personality and kindness. She has bright eyes Those big eyes of yours made me fall in love with you.” Throughout the conversation, Yonghwa tried to look at Seohyun's expression.

“Right now, I want to tell you that I like you, but I don't know how to begin.” His sharp eyes met those next to him when he said the word 'I like you', wanting to convey a meaning.

Seohyun blushed with embarrassment. always go the other way She felt embarrassed like he said he liked her. Before he regained his composure, he realized that he was secretly in love with someone else. That person isn't you. Thinking of this, Seohyun herself could only feel a deep pain in her heart.

“You have to start by finding out what you like. If you know what she likes You need to talk to her about that.”

“Is it like this? I already know what that girl likes. But right now I'm making an effort.”

“I hope that girl likes you. Yonghwa hyung comes out so cute.”

“Cute, do you love me? Uh...that's not it. Even though you're cute, I hope he loves you in return.” Yonghwa scratched his head. He almost accidentally spoke the truth.

“I wish you good luck,” Seohyun said sincerely.

"I hope you're lucky."

“Yonghwa hyung, Seohyun has a card matter to discuss with you. He just disappeared like this.”

After talking that day for a week, Seohyun never saw Yonghwa again. She tried looking for him after school but couldn't find him. Try asking a kind aunt. Auntie only said that he still came to buy snacks as usual. And why hasn't she seen Yonghwa hyung yet? Or maybe now he must pay attention to the person he likes as you suggested? Seohyun also forgot. Thinking of this, she herself felt a hollow feeling in her heart.

She walked back into the school again. When I realized I forgot my book on the locker shelf. Someone walked quickly because it was almost time for her favorite cartoon to air. A hand gently reached out and opened the locker door. before one of the Tamama cards flew and fell to the ground.

Seohyun bent down to pick up the card in surprise. How did the last card she had been searching for come to be in her locker? Looking into the locker, he found that aside from the card, the locker also had a Tamama doll. On the left side of the doll's chest was a piece of paper folded into the shape of a red heart. Who did this to her? It's very cute.

Seohyun thought as she looked around curiously. She stood and waited for a moment, but there was no sign of the owner. So she just posted the letter in front of her locker. Hopefully the owner of these gifts will read it.

“Are you Tamama's Keroro?

Thank you for the valuable gift. I really like it.”

Seohyun

A tall figure smiled happily. It didn't waste his energy that all week he went around buying dozens of Pocky snacks. Returning home, I unwrapped the snacks diligently to find the Tamama card. Until my mother complained that I made a mess of the house and bought things that didn't make sense. Even though my mother complained sometimes, Seohyun's smile that I saw today was worth it.

Seohyun finally received the award, but hey! All 8 Tamama cards are still with him. Yonghwa quickly took out his wallet and looked at it. There were 9 Keroro cards and 8 Tamama cards hidden inside. They were all still there. He was slightly relieved. We'll talk tomorrow, little frog.

“Phew, phew.”

“Look, look, where has Yonghwa hyung gone?” Seohyun slammed her palm onto Yonghwa's back without giving him time to react. After she saw him standing in front of a kind auntie's shop to buy snacks.

"Ouch! Seo Joo Hyun is a frog but has the strength of an elephant. What is this? Why did you hit me?"

“Well, you disappeared so much that I almost forgot I ever knew you,” Seohyun said petulantly. Those puffy cheeks showed that she was dissatisfied with him.

“Tomorrow it is time to exchange the card for the prize. Plus the premiere of the movie. I'm dying to see if you'll show up for me today. Yay! If you don't come, I'll beat you to pieces.”

“I haven't seen you in just a few days. Has Seohyun become this cruel?”

“Brother...really. And where is my card?” Seohyun said, holding out her hand to ask for the card she had left.

“Close your eyes and I'll give it to you,” Yonghwa smiled before placing the 8 Tamama cards into Seohyun's hand. After seeing that the big eyes closed tightly,

“You really are. Can I open my eyes yet?”

“1…2…3 open your eyes.”

“Eh!...Tamama.”

The same Tamama doll she saw in the locker. Now it was in front of her again. It looked similar to the one she had received. The only thing they have in common is the heart-shaped piece of paper stuck to Tamama's left chest.

“Please open the paper and read,” Yonghwa stammered, imitating Tamama. He was now using a doll to hide his embarrassed appearance. His heart was beating so loudly that he was afraid that the person in front of him would also hear his heartbeat.

Seohyun slowly opened the paper and read it. I didn't think that it was finally the gift she received yesterday. The person who gave it to her was the man standing in front of her. It's Yonghwa hyung. So the matter he consulted about last week must have been you ^^

“Is this okay, Seohyun?” Yonghwa asked boldly. When he saw that the person in front of him had already read the contents of the paper several times to the end,

“Okay, you can ask.” Seohyun looked into his sharp eyes. Along with revealing all your feelings through a pair of beautiful eyes.

"I agree to be Tamama's Keroro."

“So, will you agree to be this Keroro's tamama?”

Yonghwa

It's over for

Short Fiction

Writer's first story

It's something that I never expected myself to be able to compose. But suddenly the plot came into my head.

The writer just wanted to write a story about Yong Seo and Tamama involved.

Let me start off by saying that I have never watched the Keroro cartoon. If the writer mentions something that is wrong? Please forgive me.

Writer mixed this and that together. Haha, it might be a bit mixed up.

This fic was written as a gift for Nong Seo. Along with a retrospective on Yong's birthday.

Finally, please leave readers who have read this story a comment of encouragement. I'd like to know what it was like to write a short fiction for the first time for a writer. It might look stuck at times, but you can just look over and look at it sometimes, haha.

thank you

Ps.

The book may have some problems at times. I apologize to everyone. Because the writer still can't solve it at all.

T^T