Chapter 31: [30] – Iljin Meeting – (1)
"No."
I flatly refused her request.
But Choi Su-yeon did not give in and responded.
"Why?"
"This is not the place for you."
"So, if you don't want to rehearse the date course, you told me to follow you there and pretend to be your girlfriend? What if I said I knew?"
Even after she revealed that they were the same age, Choi Soo-yeon, who had maintained her respectful manner, suddenly asked her in informal language.
In the first place, it was obvious that Choi Soo-yeon would 100% reject it, so it was a bluff she used as a negotiation technique…
'I didn't expect this.'
She didn't know that Choi Soo-yeon would come with her.
However, I couldn't just refuse it because, as Soo-yeon Choi said, I had already bluffed about this before, so I was caught in the middle of the argument because of my statement.
While I was at a loss, Choi Su-yeon's condition began to worsen again.
"As expected, did you lie too? Did you just say something to make me feel good? Even though you didn't mean it at all? You said I was a good woman or that I deserved to be loved… Yeah, I knew that. Haha. . I was fooled by someone twice in one day, huh? You wanted to do that to me?"
"Oh, no! Okay, let's go together! If I stick with you, they won't do anything weird."
When I saw Choi Su-yeon about to start having another seizure, I quickly allowed her to accompany me.
Then…
"Heung, thank you, senior. I really didn't want to go home like this."
Choi Soo-yeon's expression completely changed, and she returned to her usual tension, as if it had never happened before.
Her face was still a little dark and her eyes were swollen and a little puffy from crying, but her expression was smiling.
I had no choice but to admit that I was taken advantage of by her Choi Soo-yeon.
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Sooyeon Choi and I headed to the meeting place, a meat restaurant.
"Sooyeon, didn't you say she's never been to a place like this before?"
"Yes."
"Do you know what those bastards do together?"
"I know."
"What is it?"
"After eating, we get together to drink and smoke? And then when it's over, aren't we going to a motel? I heard that's what my friends did with their seniors and juniors, so it seems like that's the case."
I don't know anything.
"Suyeon, I am giving you serious advice for your mental health, but it is not too late, so just go."
"You don't want to? If you rescued me from the rain and took me home, then take responsibility."
"You might faint from shock. And if I go there, I can't keep acting like I am. Those bastards will look at me strangely. Are you really doing this because you know what you're doing there?"
"You're making such a fuss. Do you think anyone will know that you're trying to scare me? Don't even think about throwing a smokescreen at me and just leave."
It's not really a smokescreen this time.
Sooyeon Choi: Can she imagine what she will see from now on?
…
We arrived at her meat house while I was worried about her inside.
"Suyeon, I want to warn you in advance, apologize, and ask for your understanding. From now on, no matter how I treat you in there, and no matter what you see in the future, don't be surprised, rebel, or show any awkwardness. You will become prey."
"Prey…?"
Everyone except me was already seated in the reservation room of the meat restaurant we were staying at.
The most prominent and central place is left empty.
"Han Seong-jin! Are you here? I've left a seat empty, so sit down quickly."
"Hello, Senior Seongjin!"
"Hello, senior!"
Among the group of third-year students, the higher-ranking ones greeted me lightly without hesitation, and among them was Hwang Seong-tae, who was kicked out by me while chasing Yu-ri Lee and Gong Yeong-bae on the opening day of school.
The lower-ranking 3rd graders got up from their seats and stood still, while the 1st and 2nd graders bent their waists 90 degrees and bowed loudly, like low-level gangsters greeting their boss.
I also had a tattoo on my forearm, but the other first to third-graders here had even more tattoos than me.
No matter how you look at it, Soo-yeon Choi froze on the spot when she saw the atmosphere of this place, which looked like it was just a gangster gathering and not students from a higher education academy.
And several of the girls there recognized Choi Soo-yeon and shouted.
"Huh? It's Suyeon, right? Suyeon!"
"Ah… Hello Jiya."
A group of girls sitting on one side of the table waving their hands happily at Choi Soo-yeon.
Among them, the girl with curly hair who seemed to be the leader had two pairs of piercings in her ears, and her makeup was so heavy that she almost looked like a girl.
It was Jeong Ji-ah, the leader of the second-year female group that Su-yeon Choi belonged to.
"What? You always asked me to come, but you never came, so why did Seongjin come with you?"
"I brought her because she is mine."
At my words, Soo-yeon Choi looked at me quietly, and I strongly wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her towards me, as if to show off.
"Oh, oh~"
Boys around me cheered, and many of them looked at me with envy.
Choi Soo-yeon, a second-year student, was a beautiful girl who was famous not only among other students but also among the students.
Because it was so difficult, I would have expected that she would be easily picked on by anyone at a gathering like this, but since she never shows up, she is the type of woman who is just a pie in the sky.
Soo-yeon Choi became my woman, and she came to this meeting for the first time, so everyone who was thinking about picking on Soo-yeon Choi swallowed their regrets only to taste her again.
"Bring another chair."
"Yes, senior!!!"
I said that as I sat down in the middle seat, and immediately one of the first-graders rushed over with a chair and placed it next to me.
As everyone naturally moved aside, Choi Soo-yeon had space to sit, and I deliberately placed her very close to me.
On the other side of Choi Su-yeon sat Jeong Ji-ah, the leader of her group, and on the other side of her was Hwang Seong-tae, the second-in-command of our group.
Jeong Ji-ah teased Choi Su-yeon by poking her cheek.
"Hey~ You always meet college guys. When did you date Seongjin oppa? I'm jealous. Hey, you've achieved great success?"
"Ah, ahaha… Chu, what is success…"
"Ah~ Seongjin oppa is so excited too. I really wanted to hang out with you today, but I can't do it because the other person is Suyeon. Or can I join you too?"
"That's done for now."
I cut everyone off, and as soon as I opened my mouth, the surroundings immediately became quiet.
"We have a new guest today, so let's not make too much of a fuss and eat quietly, okay?"
"Yes!!!"
Everyone answered loudly, and Hwang Seong-tae, who was sitting next to me, raised his voice by banging on the table.
"Hey, these babies. Captain, there's no drink in the cup. Come and follow.
When Seongtae Hwang scanned the table with his eyes, I stopped him.
"It's okay. I just have to get it from Suyeon."
"Huh? Okay, okay. Hey guys, the boss said it was okay, so come and pour me a drink. Oh, there you are. Come and sit next to me."
Hwang Seong-tae called one of her first-year students to sit next to him, as if calling her a call-girl, and the girl poured her drink very skillfully, even though she was still underage.
Seongtae Hwang sat the first grade girl down next to her and started massaging her breasts.
When Soo-yeon Choi looked at that place in surprise, I nudged her side with my elbow as a way to give her some attention, and it was only then that Su-yeon Choi came to her senses and turned her head in the opposite direction without saying a word.
"Hey, Captain. It's been a while since we've all gathered together like this. Should I say something?"
"One word… Yes, I have to do it."
I sighed, paused for a moment, and looked at Hwang Seong-tae.
"No, why don't you just take the lead today?"
"Me?"
"Okay. Think of yourself as the king and give it a try. I'm not in a good mood today, so I don't have much motivation."
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw the corner of Hwang Seong-tae's mouth twitch.
Because of Han Seong-jin, he always stayed as second-in-command and only watched what others thought, but now that I have given him the right to lead the game, he must think that he is the king at this moment. I had dreamed of it so much.
Hwang Seong-tae did not refuse and accepted my offer without hesitation, then stood up, raised his drink, and shouted.
"It feels so good to see you guys like this! Now, let's make a toast to say that our friendship will last forever! Our friendship!"
""Forever!!!""
'Our friendship will forever be ruined.'
I clicked my tongue inwardly.
If they were normal people, they wouldn't be so divided among their friends.
After Hwang Seong-tae's congratulatory speech, a meat and drinking party took place.
Among the people gathered, there were many first and second year students, but they were all just living their lives, so I didn't care about such things.
They don't sell alcohol if there are minors, but it looks like it's full of gangsters, so even the working people didn't dare come to the room.
Jeong Ji-ah, the leader of the second-year female group, bombarded Su-yeon Choi with questions the whole time, and the other men were also busy glancing at Su-yeon Choi's body with her eyes.
As the alcohol slowly trickled in, the true purpose of this 'gathering' began to be revealed.
"Chuhup… Ha…♥"
Hwang Seong-tae was heavily intertwining with the first-year girl he had called, one hand on her chest and one hand under her skirt, and the girl was also playing with her fingers, putting her hand under Hwang Seong-tae's clothes and groping her chest. .
Ji-ah Jeong, who was sitting next to Soo-yeon Choi, was also facing her boy, who she didn't know was a first-year or second-year student, and was sitting on top of her legs, shaking her buttocks, groping each other's bodies and kissing.
Suyeon Choi, shocked by the lewd acts unfolding in front of her, opened her eyes and looked at me.
She was speaking with her eyes.
I want to get out of here quickly.
I didn't intend to stay here for a long time in the first place, and I didn't want to expose Sooyeon Choi to a place like this for a long time, so I stood up and told everyone.
"Hey, if everyone has eaten, let's get up quickly."
"Yes, senior!"
Then everyone, who was ready to have a group orgy at any moment, answered loudly, got dressed and got up.
At this meeting, some of us third-graders, especially first and second-graders who wanted to gain a good reputation from me, immediately ran out of the room and went to pay.
Because in this group, third-graders, including me, are the kings.
'Tsk.'
Even that didn't make me feel at ease.
It's obvious that all that money was collected by harassing and extorting money from people anyway.
After we finished eating, I was going to leave and announce to everyone that I would no longer attend this meeting.
But…
"Suyeon! This is our first time here. Are we going to go to the karaoke room for the second time? We're going to get a room at Junko."
"Huh? I…"
At Jeong Ji-ah's words, Choi Soo-yeon glanced at me.
But before I could say anything, Jeong Ji-ah was already pulling Choi Soo-yeon by the arm.
"You're not going to come all the way here and get rid of it, are you? To be honest, I'm kind of upset that you don't come out to places like this much. Since you're here, let's have some fun, shall we?"
'Damn it.'
I could have taken Sooyeon Choi with me here.
The problem is that I was planning to cut ties with these guys from now on and wash my hands of them, but Choi Su-yeon is not able to do that.
Even after today, Suyeon Choi has no choice but to belong to that group for the time being.
Even if the relationship is made up of lies and pretense, they are the only ones who give Choi Soo-yeon anything resembling a 'friend' right now.
Someday I will have to cut my losses, but it is too early now.
Whatever the reason, if Choi Soo-yeon is left out again, her reputation among that group will definitely deteriorate.
Like saying it's expensive for no reason, or just trusting Han Seong-jin and making a fuss about it.
Because she is in a different grade, it is difficult for me to protect her properly.
They say things like our friendship will last forever, but if they feel even the slightest bit offended, they can immediately brand and punish the kids they played with until yesterday.
If you want to bring it out, you can bring it out, but Choi Soo-yeon is in charge of everything that might happen after that.
I couldn't let Choi Su-yeon be taken for that reason.
She leaves me here and goes alone?
That is even more impossible.
"Let's all go out. Those who took the room at Junko take the lead."
The time to hold this meeting was postponed a little later.