In the sacred school

Episode 3

But the situation was just as good as ever.

“Of course. I need to know where you will be working, Teacher Han Se-ah. Is this a good time? There are no classes anyway. I will go around with the chairman.”

Why does it have to be like that? Sea’s lips twisted slightly.

“If you’re busy, that’s okay. You already have a lot of work to do, teacher. I guess I asked too much”

Seonghan waved his hand after seeing Se-ah’s expression. However, she shook her head as if it was not the case.

“Oh, we’re currently in the exam period, so we don’t have any classes. This is the most free time for the teachers. Teacher Han Se-ah. Are you busy? Or is there a problem?”

Se-ah’s body felt a prickle at the question of whether there was a problem. Right. I have to look good in front of the principal right now. That way I won’t get scolded as much.

Even if that wasn’t the case, it was a request I couldn’t refuse anyway.

“No. I will guide you.”

“Thank you.”

Seonghan nodded smoothly and left the principal’s office first. As Se-ah was about to follow him out. She heard Sangtae’s voice.

“what’s the matter?”

“Yes?”

“That expression in front of the chairman. That won’t do. You know the current situation at school.”

He whispered to Se-ah in a small voice.

“That guy is holding the key right now. We have to gently get him to our side.

Otherwise, the school will be in a very difficult situation.”

On our side? Did we ever work on our side?

Although she couldn’t understand everything the principal said. Se-ah nodded because it seemed to be telling her to please him.

“All right.”

“Fortunately, it seems like they like you Teacher Han Se-ah, so guide him well. Don’t get caught in any trouble.”

Se-ah felt strange again at the way he spoke as if there was something to be caught for, but she had no choice but to quickly greet him and leave, as she could hear Sunghan waiting outside.

Seonghan furrowed his brows slightly when he saw Se-ah coming out.

What are you talking about, like that?”

“No. I’m sorry.”

Se-ah nodded. Seonghan followed her lead and walked slowly.

It was definitely a different high school than before, but walking down the hallway with him felt strange.

Thump thump. The sound of his shoes hitting the hallway made a clear sound.

“Would it be better to take a leisurely look around starting from the 4th floor? Or.”

” Just go out.”

But Seonghan walked out of the building as if he had no interest in school.

“Mr Chairman?”

“You clearly called me to tell me about school. Why are you suddenly acting like this?”

“What am I going to do by looking around the school? I’ll just go to a nearby cafe.”

What the heck.

Se-ah’s eyebrows went up and then down again.

It’s clear that I ended things a long time ago. but I’m filled with complicated emotions again.

Se-ah, who had been following Seonghan with her lips pursed, stopped in front of the entrance.

Not too far away-

One person seen across the parking lot was Dongjun. And the other person.

It was Mokyeon.

Dongjun was holding the back of Mokyeon’s head with his hand. Mokyeon then hit Dongiun’s chest with her fist.

And then the next moment

Dongjun pulled the back of Mokyeon’s head toward him. Dongjun’s lips touched Mokyeon’s forehead.

At least that’s what Se-ah saw

What the hell is that situation?

Se-ah’s face distorted.

Se-ah stood still, unable to move forward, but unable to back down either.

“What are you doing?”

When Se-ah didn’t follow him. Seonghan walked towards her again.

At that moment. Se-ah entered the school building at a speed so fast that she couldn’t even figure out why.

She wasn’t even able to go and yell at him right away.

Se-ah acted impulsively but didn’t know why, leaving herself more confused. She bit her lip in frustration.

What made it even more complicated was that Sung-han had seen her like that.

“What’s going on?”

Sung-han had also seen Mok-yeon and Dong-jun. But he had simply assumed they were teachers secretly dating at school.

“I’m just… going to the restroom.”

She made a clumsy excuse and turned away, but a low voice reached her ears.

“Do you have a boyfriend among them?”

Se-ah flinched in surprise. Sunghan walked past her with steady steps.

“So it’s true, huh?”

His indifferent tone made her eyes narrow.

“Then why? If someone should be avoiding someone, it’s them, not you.”

“N-No. It’s not like that.”

Se-ah forced herself to walk out of the building. Mokyeon and Dongjun were nowhere to be seen. A relief, perhaps.

Her mind was a mess. But then, she heard footsteps following her.

“Why didn’t you confront them? Ask them what they were doing there?”

Se-ah stopped in her tracks.

“I’m a teacher at this school.”

Her trembling hand clenched into a fist.

“Why are you speaking so rudely? Show some respect.”

She had wanted to stay on his good side. But her words came out sharper than intended, like someone lashing out in the wrong place after getting slapped elsewhere.

Sunghan stared at her silently. He didn’t seem particularly angry, yet Se-ah felt her chest tighten.

Was this the end of her career? She had struggled so hard to do well.

Sunghan finally spoke.

“Alright. If you insist.”

A shaky breath escaped Se-ah’s lips.

“Then, does this mean you won’t show me to the café?”

But Sunghan wasn’t finished yet.

“Well, I guess I’ll have to ask the principal for help. I’m sure they’ll assist me—after all, I’m the chairman.”

Se-ah’s eyes widened.

A clear threat—if she didn’t go to the café with him, he’d report her to the principal.

Of course. There was no way Sunghan would back down so easily.

“F-Fine. Let’s go.”

Honestly. I didn’t feel like going.

The image of Dongjun and Mokyeon from a little while ago keeps spinning in my head.

Se-ah left the building in a huff and walked down towards the cafe.

As it turned out. My regular cafe was not far from the school.

As soon as she stepped inside, the café owner, Hyun-Kyung, greeted her with a bright smile.

“Oh! You’re here, unnie— Oh my!”

His eyes widened when she noticed the man behind Se-ah.

“Is this the new teacher? Wow, nice!”

Hyun-Kyung wasn’t good at hiding his emotions. He even gave a thumbs-up to the man, who simply raised an eyebrow.

“I’m the chairman. Is the coffee here any good?”

“The chairman? Whoa, even chairmen are trendy these days. No wonder this school is ahead of its times.”

“Enough nonsense. I’ll have an iced Americano with two shots. And you?”

Se-ah, feeling a headache coming on, pressed her fingers to her forehead and looked at the man—Sunghan.

“What kind of coffee do you like?”

“Something sweet.”

“Get her the sweetest one, then.”

“Should I make a caramel macchiato? Iced? Or with ice?”

Hyun-Kyung suddenly froze, realizing he had just repeated himself.

“Those are the same thing…”

“Just give me that. Iced.”

Sunghan casually pulled out his card. A black card. Even without knowing much about it, anyone could tell it was something special.

“Uh… card accepted!”

Then he turned to Hyun-Kyung.

“You should get one too.”

“Huh?”

“You and Se-ah seem close. Running a café must be tough. Pick something for yourself.”

With that, Seonghan returned to his seat.

Hyun-Kyung shot Se-ah a look, wiggling his eyebrows.

“Isn’t he too generous? I can’t believe he’s paying for mine too.”

“Well then… I’ll get the most expensive one. Is that okay, chairman?”

Still looking at his tablet, Seonghan simply raised a hand and made an ‘OK’ sign.

HyunKyung grinned.

“Thank you! Please visit often, chairman.”

“Just make the coffee already.”

Se-ah smacked Hyun-Kyung’s arm lightly. Laughing, Hyun-Kyung got to work.

“Ooh, he’s hot! But of course, unnie, he’s off-limits for you.”

Se-ah kept her mouth shut at Hyunkyung’s joking remark.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to do that, did I go too far?”

Pour me some coffee.

After saying that, Se-ah tried to return to her seat. but because it felt awkward to sit across from Seonghan. She sat at the table next to him.

Then Seonghan reached out his hand.

Long, straight fingers tapped the table twice.

“We are not strangers.”

Seonghan’s lips opened.

“Sit over here.”

“There’s no one here. Please sit comfortably. Chairman.”

Se-ah said with a smile.

Then he turned his head to the other side.

It was then that Se-ah’s eyes widened. Mokyeon and Dongjun happened to be entering the cafe.

“Oh my. the teacher is here?”

Mokyeon approached Se-ah with a bright smile.