In the basent of Gold One Building C Hotel, there were only two simple restaurants.
A kimbap (Seaweed roll) place and a chicken place.
Though those were the only restaurants, there were also a coin karaoke room and a billiard hall, so it seed like there wouldn’t be any boredom while staying here.
As I heard earlier, we could also go to the ski resort or water park.
“Wow, there are a lot of people since it’s the first day.”
“If we hadn’t co early, we wouldn’t have gotten a seat.”
“There are no seats, so we’ll have to sit at the long table. Let’s go to the 10-person table over there.”
The two people from Sesin University mostly talked among themselves. It wasn’t that they were trying to distance themselves from us; it just felt awkward.
The only older person, Dae-sang hyung, didn’t seem to talk much normally, so he often cleared his throat intentionally to break the awkwardness.
A bustling chicken place.
Since we would all start working together from tomorrow, the main topic of conversation was about where we would be assigned, and it seed like other tables were in a similar situation.
They ca out for a gathering to break the ice.
“Hey, how about we speak informally to each other since we’ll be living together for two months?”
Everyone responded positively to my suggestion after ordering the chicken. It seed like they were waiting for soone to bring it up.
“Sounds good.”
“I’m fine with that too.”
“Hmm. If you’re okay with it.”
Dae-sang hyung accepted while clearing his throat again. It seed awkward for him to use honorifics with kids six years younger.
“Nowadays, if an elder suggests sothing like this, they call him a boor.”
Scratching his cheek and adding unnecessarily, Dae-sang hyung seed oddly adorable.
As the atmosphere relaxed with informal speech, Jegal Jaemin started talking to us with a smile.
“Tomorrow, we’ll be assigned to our respective workplaces. Do you think everyone will go to the casino?”
“Wow, I’ve never been to a casino before.”
“Probably?”
Chan-woo awkwardly added a comnt at the end. It was cute how he was trying to get closer to everyone.
“It’s not just the casino. There are many convenience facilities inside, so we’ll probably be assigned there.”
Dae-sang hyung mumbled while eating the snacks that ca with the drinks.
“For example, helping out at the chicken place we’re in now. There are many restaurants operated internally.”
“Oh, as expected from a food and culinary major. You know everything.”
Jegal Jaemin exclaid, and Dae-sang hyung just smiled shyly without saying much.
As we talked with mixed feelings of anticipation and worry about where we would be assigned tomorrow, the Sesin University duo cautiously leaned towards Chan-woo.
“Hey, Chan-woo. Can you sit at the end?”
“Huh? It’s not a problem, but…why?”
Since it was a 10-person table, the seat next to him was empty. They intentionally sent Chanwoo to the end so soone could sit next to him.
“You were quite popular with the girls at the banquet earlier.”
“Are you an aspiring actor? Or are you with an agency? Can you date?”
“…That’s not it.”
Realizing his role now, Chan-woo scratched the back of his head awkwardly. Even so, he didn’t refuse their request.
It showed how interested he was in the opposite sex.
Chan-woo might succeed in dating at Gold One.
‘Oh, right.’
Since I had so free ti, I decided to call Choi Yiseo.
‘Hmm?’
The call wasn’t answered, only the ringing tone. Thinking she might have already gone to bed, I was about to send a ssage when…
Bang!
“Ouch!”
“Yo!”
A stinging pain hit my back. I let out a gasp and turned to see senior Ju-hee grinning in casual attire.
“Did you co here to drink with your roommates too? Is it okay if I sit next to you?”
Since there were no seats in the chicken place, sitting next to was the only option they had. I was about to answer affirmatively, but I wondered if the Sesin University duo was okay with it.
Seeing Seo Yerin and Yu Arin and their friends following behind, they nodded at , signaling it was okay.
‘Sigh.’
I wondered if they could hit it off with anyone here.
I heard that the Design and Theatre majors already had boyfriends.
Senior Ju-hee was invincible.
Seo Yerin and Yu Arin…no comnt.
Since we all knew each other, I thought it would be better this way, so I moved to the end and faced Chan-woo.
Senior Ju-hee sat next to .
Seo Yerin stared at senior Ju-hee but didn’t say anything and sat next to her.
Yu Arin sat next to Chan-woo, making it easy for them to make eye contact.
“How’s your room? Is it the sa as ours?”
Senior Ju-hee nodded while munching on the snacks.
“Probably. We’re on the 4th floor, what about you?”
“We’re on the 8th floor.”
“Nice, you’ll have a great view. Can we co to watch the fireworks at the end of the year?”
“Do you like fireworks?”
“They’re pretty. I once beat up so guys with a fire extinguisher for trying to set off fireworks.”
“…That’s dangerous but sounds fun.”
“Want to hear the story?”
After that, we continued with trivial conversations. Seo Yerin and Yu Arin started conversing normally, making feel more at ease.
Also, just like the last drinking session, it was clear that Yu Arin and Jeong Chan-woo had beco close friends.
As we talked, the chicken arrived. Since we arrived first, it ca to our table first, and the girls’ table was eyeing the drumstick I was holding.
“…I’m not giving it to you.”
“We ordered ours too.”
“Then why are you staring at it?”
When I moved the chicken slightly, they followed it with their eyes as if hypnotized.
It was cute, but when I took a bite, they looked disappointed.
They’re adorable.
“Let’s eat chicken together! Since we’re all here, how about mixing up the seats?”
Jegal Jaemin imdiately suggested. Seeing the girls, he probably thought it would be great if anyone got involved with them.
Senior Ju-hee took a sip of her beer and replied in a low tone.
“No.”
“Yes, sorry.”
Sorry, but she’s a force to be reckoned with.
Senior Ju-hee imdiately crushed Jegal Jaemin’s plan and sighed with a mix of alcohol and explained.
“They’re all taken. Those two have boyfriends, Yerin is precious, and Arin…”
She stared blankly at Yu Arin on the opposite side and took another sip of beer.
“Why? You don’t have one either, Senior!”
Yu Arin slamd the table and protested, making senior Ju-hee laugh.
“Hey, I’m an exception.”
I didn’t know what made her an exception, but it strangely made sense. Even Jegal Jaemin nodded vigorously.
Anyway, the girls’ chicken arrived, and the atmosphere ward up as the conversation continued.
“I personally want to go to a Japanese restaurant. There’s a place called Cheonghae that serves Japanese food.”
“Did you join as a cook, Senior?”
“Yeah, since it’s a part-ti job, I could apply separately, so I joined as a cook.”
“Senior holding sashimi…really suits you.”
As the alcohol flowed, everyone started talking more. When the topic shifted to tomorrow’s work, voices grew louder.
Everyone started talking about where they wanted to work.
“I want to work at the cocktail bar inside the casino.”
“Is there such a place?”
“There’s a place only for VIPs, do they have openings?”
“Wouldn’t they not hire part-tirs?”
As they started talking about various things, I felt the barriers breaking down and checked my phone.
“…!”
There was a missed call from Choi Yiseo. She must have called because I called earlier.
I imdiately got up and left the chicken place. Since it was in the basent, I had to go up to the first floor to get so fresh air, but I decided to go anyway.
Hello?
Choi Yiseo answered cautiously. It was a bit late, so her voice was a bit sleepy.
“Were you asleep? Sorry.”
No, I just dozed off. Did you arrive safely?
“Yeah, I arrived safely. I’m drinking with my roommates now.”
Drinking again? It’s bad for your health.
Her concerned tone felt oddly comforting.
“Hey you know…”
I took a deep breath and thought I should say sothing to Choi Yiseo.
But I couldn’t get the words out.
Co.
She said to .
Co and say it face to face.
Choi Yiseo laughed lightly and said.
We’re still freshn.
She brought up her promise that we would date in our sophomore year, giving more ti.
Even though we had slept together, she knew what was troubling that day.
“Sorry.”
Keep in touch often. Okay?
“Yeah, okay.”
You have to do it first.
“I said okay.”
And…Minji said there are a lot of accidents there.
“Accidents?”
I wondered what she ant, and then I heard a hesitant breath.
Like, people falling for each other, dating, and breaking up.
“Oh.”
So that’s what she ant.
“I an, it’s only two months. Who would I fall for here?”
…I’m not worried about people you just t.
“Hmm?”
I was about to ask what she ant, but Choi Yiseo changed the subject.
Anyway, be careful. If the work is too hard, just co back.
“Okay.”
Good night.
“You too, good night.”
Dream of .
I felt a pleasant smile spreading across my face.
“That’s such an old-fashioned line.”
Shut up!
Then she hung up, embarrassed. Dreaming of Choi Yiseo… Having a wet dream on the first night of dorm life would be sothing.
“Are you having fun?”
“Whoa!”
A sharp voice ca from behind. I turned around in surprise to see Yu Arin with her arms crossed, glaring at .
“What, what’s up?”
I wondered if she had followed , but Yu Arin didn’t take her eyes off and pouted.
“Did you enjoy being with Yiseo?”
“…Yes.”
“You bastard!”
Yu Arin kicked my thigh, causing it to hurt like hell. As I rubbed my thigh, she started nagging.
“You idiot. What about Yerin?”
“…I don’t know.”
“You’re dead!”
Yu Arin raised her fist.
I realized that this wasn’t right.
“Why do you even care…”
Yu Arin sighed and shook her head. Chan-woo once told that Yu Arin seed to like .
‘How could anyone think she likes after seeing this?’
She hits and curses at .
Jabbing her finger at , Yu Arin declared firmly.
“If you’re dating Choi Yiseo, tell Yerin clearly. She’s acting weird.”
Dating.
I had already told both Seo Yerin and Choi Yiseo that I would never date within the sa class. But the thought that it might be okay with Choi Yiseo had crossed my mind.
I should tell Seo Yerin my feelings properly.
“Okay, I got it.”
“Sigh, why do I have to take care of your love life?”
Yu Arin sighed and punched my chest, but it didn’t hurt much this ti.
“Thank you, noona! There’s a convenience store in the basent. Let’s go! I’ll treat you to Chocomong!”
When I thanked her and clung to her, she hesitated for a mont and then replied coldly.
“No.”
“Why? You’re not going to drink?”
I wondered why she refused. She liked Chocomong.
Yu Arin glanced at and sighed with a complicated look.
“I’m not drinking it anymore.”
She said sothing of aning to her.
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