Chapter 3 Her change

'I get it now.'

~Chapter 3

[I'm hungry what should I eat?]

[Did you hear about the strawberry that lost its job? It became a blueberry]

While Joon-Woo was walking home,

[Did you see the drama? The male lead is really cute]

[The female lead seems to be miscast, though]

[Oooo ko is a better fit lol]

While he was chilling on his bed,

[Ugh. School only just started and I have a ton of homework.]

[I'm not going to do it. I can't be bothered]

While he was brushing his teeth.

She texted him more than he expected.

In the evening he sat on his light green chair while chatting with Seung Ah. He wore a short sleeved grey shirt and short dark pants.

[Hey, I'm texting you too often right? Lol, it's annoying isn't it?]

'Annoying? Thanks to you I have someone to talk to!'

*[You only just realized? Lolol]

[School just started, if I talk to them, they might think I'm lonely lol so I only talk to you ^^ Lol]

'Ok, well you're welcome to talk to me anytime!'

He stared at his screen for a second.

'But I can't give you dating advice.'

[So when are you giving me dating advice -.-]

*[Dating is a personal thing. Lol you need to figure it out on your own. You're still too young.]

[Yeah but I was serious about getting dating advice. It's ok though lol we can just be chat buddies lol]

*[Hahaha ok]

'Chat buddies!! That's a good idea, because chatting with you...'

Joon-Woo smiled.

'...feels like you're here in person. There's intimacy in your words.'

'Could you feel the same way? I'm curious. If we get along so well, maybe... then maybe... we can become friends in real life too.'

[Lol wish someone like you were in my daily life.. That'd be fun lolol]

'....?! Me too! I feel the same way Seung Ah! Wait, there might be a possibility?!'

His eyes lightened up and his heart was racing. 'This way, even if I reveal myself, at the very least we'll still be able to be friends!'

*[Seung Ah~ I'm actually your classmate Joon-Woo Choi lol... Sorry I didn't tell you before haha but I didn't really know it was you]

'Yeah let's send it!'

Joon-Woo hesitated. He remembered the angry Tae Yang and a text message from Seung Ah she sent just a day ago. [Why would I make friends with him?]

It was sad but he knew no one wanted to be friends with him. He deleted the message and the light in his eyes faded.

'Damn it! Why would anyone like me, anyway?'

'Guess I should just be happy the way I am.'

The next day Joon-Woo came to school looking pretty tired. 'I didn't get much sleep, having chatted.'

'The classroom's empty as usual this is the best time to-'

Before he even sat down someone talked to him. "Oh, hi! Joon-Woo! You came early today too?! Haha, you sure are an early bird, haha."

It was Seung Ah. She was waving at him a little.

"Oh... Hi!" - 'I forgot she was chore monitor.'

"Oh, you. You too! You're never late for chores! You're real hard-working haha."

"Nah I'm actually really lazy. But do you study every morning?"

"Oh, yeah I usually do but I'm just going to listen to music today because I-"

"Oh, really...? Ok, have fun then, haha."

She already sat down facing away from him, cramming in her bag.

'So cruel...!'

Joon-Woo put his head on the table with his earphones in.

'Yeah, what was I expecting? Let's just listen to music.'

~🎵 All I want in life's a little bit of love to take the pain away 🎵 ~

~ 🎵 Getting strong today, a giant step each day 🎵 ~

Joo-Woo jolted when Seung Ah acted surprised. "OMG are you for real?!"

She got over to him and put her hands on his table. "You like this song?! You're the first person I've met who even knows this song!" - "Huh? What?! You can hear that?!" He realized he put too much energy into this and went back to being rather stiff. "Oh... I like this singer", he said with a plump face. 'How did she hear the music?' he thought but as he looked down he noticed something. 'Omg!! The earphones aren't connected!!'

"Nobody I know even knows about this one."

"Oh, yeah?" - 'Darn. I ended up broadcasting the song... It's the song I told her about in our first chat!'

"I'm surprised too. How do you know this song??"

'Yes, this is my chance.'

"Oh, someone I know told me about it."

"Oh, really?? Someone close?? What kind of person?" Seung Ah looked at him with a tilted head. 'Oops, I think I went too far.' - "Just that it's been a while since I met someone who shares my taste in music. Curious to know who it is." Seung Ah smiled a little. "Actually, I don't know him really well", she said. "And I'm not sure if we're that close. We just chat sometimes."

Joon-Woo looked down so you couldn't see his face. 'I knew it.'

"But I'm sure of one thing." He looked at her again as she began talking. "Even though we're not close, every one of his words seem to take my feelings into consideration." And with a bright, genuine smile she said the following: "He's definetely - a good person. If I ever meet him I'll introduce you two!!"

Hearing that made him happy. "Oh, the window!! Sorry, let me take care of my chores!!"

'Yeah this is enough for me. Even if only one person thinks well of me...'

'And for that one person. I will do whatever it takes.' - 'The one thing I can do for her is...'

"Hahahaha", "Hey, I heard Jin Hun singing karaoke yesterday. He has a high pitch lol"

Joon-Woo wanted to talk to the Class Rep who was hanging with some friends. "...Class

Rep!!!"

Everyone turned around to face him, Class Rep was leaning against the lockers. "Oh, Joon-Woo! What's up??" Joon-Woo felt awkward standing there. "Ah, nothing special. I just wanted to ask you something."

'Class Rep is nice to everyone.'

Dae Hyun Lim. Has a nice personality and good grades. Many students, especially female students, idolize him. He is tall, has broad shoulders and is very well built. On top of that he has short black hair and navy blue eyes, adding to his looks. Another thing standing out is that he's very well groomed and always wears his school uniform which consists of a white shirt and a black tie. He has fair skin, which in comparison is lighter than Joon-Woo's skin.

Dae Hyun approached him with interest. "What? Something important? Tell me, haha."

'That's why it is so easy to get information.'

"Can you tell me what's your type?", the Class Rep paused as he heard this kind of question coming from Joon-Woo. 'Uh oh, I went too far.'

"Uh... why would you want to know my type?" he asked Joon-Woo who already backed up a bit. "No! No, please don't get me wrong!! I'm entering a short story contest, and my main character is modeled after you, and I want the female lead to match your tastes!!! For real!!"

"Oh! Short story?! Wow didn't know you were so gifted!! Awesome man!!" His eyes lightened up. 'Sorry, it's a lie Class Rep. He still believes me, though.' "Wow if I'm the male lead it's my pleasure! If you win, treat me to dinner man! Haha I just need to tell you my ideal type right? Haha." - "Yep!"

'All that's left...'

*[For the following week change up your style] '... is timing!'

*[I'll make sure that guy falls for you for sure]

[?? What lolol change my style lol is this dating advice? Anyway.. He's probably not interested]

*[What have you got to lose? Just try and get noticed. Of course this is dating advice. Just trust me. If you like someone, you need to know how to change yourself]

[Lolol you sound like a hippie lolol]

*[Anyway listen to me... First]

"First of all, I like pony tails they look more outgoing." - "Oh! this is a small detail but I like unpolished, pretty fingernails! It's a bonus if they have pretty hands. Also, I think it's really pretty when their uniform and die are kept neat! And... And..."

A week has passed by. 'Today is the day! The reason why I brought a whole week worth of data. Well, you probably already know why.' Joon-Woo listened to music while waiting for Seung Ah to show up in class. 'Where should I start cleaning first...'

'Today, the Class Rep starts chore monitoring. There won't be a second oppurtunity like this one. If you knew, you would be here by now.' The exact moment, the door opened and Seung Ah stepped into the room. 'She's here! And now for the most important part. You won't have much trouble though.'

"Oh! Lastly and most importantly! Her smile." All those things Class Rep liked.

'You already...'

"Hi Dae Hyun!" she said in the most wholesome way possible, as she entered the room with a bright smile and red cheeks. '...have a great smile.'

Seung Ah Yoon, a cute girl idolizing Dae Hyun Lim. She has a small figure, long and straight orange hair and brown almond eyes. She has a rather sharp face. Also, she has her fair share of friends and seems to be a nice person.

Dae Hyun was surprised when he took a look at Seung Ah. Joon-Woo on the other hand was sad. 'Yes. Anyone can change if they have someone they like.'

"Wow! Seung Ah? Are you really Seung Ah? Haha."

"Of course it's me!! What do you mean if I'm Seung Ah? Haha. What does that mean? Haha."

"Wow! This look actually suits you!" - "Really? Are you toying with me?"

Joon-Woo continued listening to music with his head laid low. Seung Ah and Class Rep happily talked to each other. 'I hope one day... I can change too.'

~Chapter 3 end.

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