Sarang spent the weekend with friends. During the time she had been dating Dohan, it had been a while since she hung out with Jiwu and Yunjae. The three of them had lunch and took a stroll in the park near their homes, but Yunjae stopped in front of the basketball court.

“Oh, I want to play too.”

Seeing four high school-looking guys playing basketball made them envious. Due to Yunjae’s persistent gaze, Sarang and Jiwu stood still, watching them play basketball.

“Let’s join them.”

“Okay. What’s the point of getting involved while they’re playing?”

Although he said so, Yunjae didn’t move his feet, sitting on the bench and watching them.

“I used to play a lot of basketball with friends in high school.”

“You used to play often in college too. You even forgot about meeting me while playing basketball.”

In response to Jiwu’s teasing, Yunjae smiled apologetically. Once the game started, their competitive spirit flared up, forgetting everything else.

“I used to see Dohan playing basketball occasionally when I was a freshman. Come to think of it, he seemed good at basketball.”

“Really?”

Yunjae’s face looked overly bright, surprising Sarang. For some reason, she felt an ominous aura.

Sure enough, an astonishing statement popped out of his mouth.

“Then let’s call Dohan and have a game together.”

When Sarang expressed disbelief, Jiwu had a similar reaction.

“Just the two of us?”

“Why just two? Four of us.”

“Who are the other two?”

“You two.”

“Us?”

Sarang and Jiwu pointed at themselves simultaneously.

It became more absurd.

“Okay. Let’s split into teams of two and make a bet.”

“A bet too?”

“It’s boring if we just play. We need to wager something for it to be interesting. We should bet on dinner, and the loser has to treat the winner.”

Yunjae’s gaze, urging Dohan to answer the phone quickly, prompted Sarang to convey an apologetic message.

“Next time. I plan to go to the amusement park with Dohan at 4 p.m.”

“4 p.m.? That’s quite a while. I’ll send you off before that. We can have dinner together next time.”

“After playing basketball, we’ll sweat a lot. How can we go after that?”

“Our home is right there, so… Just wash up and change, and you can come.”

“What about Dohan?”

“Tell him to wash up at our place. Bring your clothes when you come. Or should I lend him mine?”

Unable to stop Yunjae’s enthusiasm, Sarang couldn’t close her mouth. Since when were they so friendly with Dohan?

When she was about to express her discomfort, Dohan’s call came.

“Can I answer?”

“Why are you…?”

“Give it to me.”

Feeling awkward as the phone was unexpectedly taken from her, Sarang let out a sigh. Jiwu just shook his head.

“Hello, hyung. This is Jung Yunjae.”

There was a brief delay in Dohan’s response to the hearty voice.

Sure, hello. Where’s Sarang?

“She’s right here. Jiwu and I are at the park in front of her house with her.”
“I’m right here. Jiwu and I, three of us, came out to the park in front of the house.”

But why are you answering the phone?

“I have something to talk to hyung about.”

What is it?

“Oh, that. Would you like to play basketball with us?”

Basketball? Now?

“Yes, if your schedule allows, please come this way.”

I’ll go next time. I have plans with Sarang today.

“You said you would go to the amusement park late. Let’s play just one game before that.”

Ask Sarang. Change the time with her.

In speaker mode, Jiwu, who heard the conversation next to him, silently expressed admiration with the shape of his mouth saying ‘Oh.’

Dohan, who expressed his intention to consult his girlfriend first, seemed somewhat cool.

Yunjae handed the phone to Sarang without giving any instructions, and she raised both hands and feet.

“Yes, it’s me.”

Can I come?

“You don’t have to come if it’s uncomfortable.”

No, I’m worried you might be uncomfortable.

“It doesn’t matter to me… Do you really want to come?”

The three waited breathlessly for Dohan’s answer.

Yunjae with hopeful eyes, Sarang and Jiwu with curious eyes wondering what Dohan was thinking.

They thought Dohan wouldn’t want to come to this place.

Although they had a meal together once, they weren’t close enough to hang out together.

Even though Yunjae had become friends with Dohan’s sister, their relationship had been awkward before that.

With four of them, would Dohan, who was six years older, not feel left out?

Why would he bother coming to such a place?

While Sarang was having various thoughts, a low and thick voice flowed from the phone at last.

I want to come. They are your friends.

This time, Jiwu silently admired again with the shape of his mouth saying ‘Wow.’

When she glanced at him, Sarang also had a face full of admiration.

Unlike them, Yunjae seemed excited at the news that Dohan was coming.

“Th-then, come slowly. We’ll be waiting here.”

Excited Sarang stuttered without realizing it.

Awkwardly clearing her throat, Dohan’s next words made her genuinely excited.

I’ll come quickly. Because I miss you.

Sarang’s face turned red in an instant.