Having made up my mind, I immediately went to look for Sung Ji Chan.

The first place I went to was Sung Ji Chan’s classroom.

“Sung Ji Chan? Why are you asking me about your boyfriend?”

…… Is this misunderstanding still not resolved?

‘I’m pretty sure I told them it wasn’t like that last time.’

Come to think of it, I don’t think I ever clearly stated it in front of the kids. I only told Sung Ji Chan.

Alright, let’s properly correct it this time.

I took a deep breath and opened my mouth.

“I’m not dating him.”

“Huh? Oh, okay.”

“……”

Contrary to my expectation, the reaction was shockingly bland. It seemed like they didn’t really care whether I was his girlfriend or not. Somehow, I feel like a fool for being the only one concerned about it……

‘No, this isn’t the time for that.’

Shaking off the thought that was about to stray elsewhere, I asked the boy with a dissatisfied expression.

“Do you have any idea where Sung Ji Chan might have gone?”

However, in the end, I had to return to the classroom without obtaining any clues.

‘Where on earth did he go?’

After losing his memory, he seemed to be quietly staying in the classroom for a while, but I guess his wanderlust has kicked in again. As expected, the delinquent genes never disappear.

‘Should I go to the infirmary during the next break?’

Considering the Three Idiot Boys who always gather at the infirmary as if they have some kind of homing instinct, there was a high probability that Sung Ji Chan would be there too. He had come to the infirmary during the sports festival as well.

‘I’ll have to go check after class.’

I yawned and went to sit at my desk.

And then it was break time again.

‘But what should I do to make him regain his memory?’

I was lost in thought as I walked down the corridor to look for Sung Ji Chan.

‘Usually in comics, they hit the head again in situations like this.’

In a comic I had read, there was a scene where the protagonist who had lost their memory fell down the stairs, hit their head hard, and then regained their memory.

‘…… Should I try pushing him too?’

Pushing him down the stairs would be more realistic than at least hitting the back of his head with a hammer, wouldn’t it?

I mentally searched for a place where I could push Sung Ji Chan. First of all, there shouldn’t be any witnesses, so somewhere secluded where there are no people……

But even if I push him, Sung Ji Chan won’t resent me, right?

‘No. He’ll be grateful to me once he regains his memory.’

And so, without any consideration for the person involved, the plan was steadily formed.

While thinking about this and that, I had already arrived at the infirmary.

As soon as I entered, I saw Sung Ji Chan sprawled on the bed as expected.

“Yo.”

Sung Ji Chan raised one hand to greet me.

Where did he learn that greeting method from, even before losing his memory? I shook my head and approached Sung Ji Chan.

“Hey.”

“What?”

“Come with me somewhere.”

“Where to?”

To a place where I can push you down the stairs.

…… Saying it like this sounds quite brutal.

It felt like the genre had suddenly changed. As expected, pushing him down the stairs is a bit too much. Even I think it’s going too far.

Yeah, let’s calm down a bit. It seems I’ve gone crazy for the past few days.

Changing my plan, I sat on the bed next to Sung Ji Chan.

“No. We don’t need to go anywhere, let’s just talk here.”

“But I have nothing to talk about with you.”

“Just do it.”

Since I had already come, I planned to get something out of it. As the original male lead, there was a lot of information to be gained from Sung Ji Chan.

Sung Ji Chan looked at me with a puzzled expression on his face at my sudden behavior. I was lost in thought.

‘Then what should we talk about first……’

Jin Hae Yul? Haseong High School? Yoo Hee Na? Han Ye Won? Or maybe Seol Yu Hwa?

Anyhow, this person had the most entanglements with Sung Ji Chan. Each issue was important, so I couldn’t just gloss over them.

At that moment, before I could say anything, Sung Ji Chan opened his mouth first.

“Ah, come to think of it, I suddenly have something to say.”

Huh?

As I looked at him with a puzzled expression, Sung Ji Chan abruptly brought up a topic.

“Do you want to date me?”

What?

‘Has this guy gone crazy?’

For a moment, I couldn’t control my expression and openly frowned. Sung Ji Chan frantically waved his hand in front of my face.

“Hey, hey, hey. Stop frowning.”

Would you be able to if you were me?

‘Has he really gone crazy after hitting his head……’

I looked around, searching for something to hit Sung Ji Chan’s head with. I should quickly hit him and make him regain his memory.

Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Sung Ji Chan quickly explained.

“I’m not saying we should really date, just pretend to be dating!”

At least he said something that made sense. It’s still nonsense, but there’s room to listen to it.

I gestured with my eyes as if to say, “Go ahead and try.” Only then did Sung Ji Chan start explaining.

“You know about the relationship between me and Han Ye Won, right?”

I nodded my head while looking at Sung Ji Chan with suspicious eyes.

“I’m saying this because of her.”

Sung Ji Chan’s explanation was roughly within expectation. Han Ye Won who couldn’t let go of her lingering feelings, and Sung Ji Chan who wanted to keep her at an appropriate distance. And for that, he needed a suitable excuse.

Finally, Sung Ji Chan added.

“And you’re also troubled because of Seon Woo Jin. If we say we’re dating, Seon Woo Jin will give up too.”

Having heard the full explanation, I opened my mouth.

“Ji Chan, can I say just one thing?”

“Go ahead.”

“Whether you lose your memory or not, you’re trash.”

“Hey, that’s too harsh.”

I shook my head and got up from the bed.

“I’ll only pretend to listen if you say something that makes sense. I shouldn’t have listened.”

“Ah, what about my plan!”

“Are you really Seon Woo Jin’s friend?”

Sung Ji Chan nodded his head with a brazen face. I raised my voice.

“Ugh, you jerk. What kind of friend asks out the person their friend likes? You’re really a strange guy.”

Sung Ji Chan grumbled at my reprimand. It seems he has no remorse at all, judging by his behavior.

Sung Ji Chan spoke with a feeling of injustice.

“Hey, why won’t the person who cares so much about Seon Woo Jin date him?”

“That’s a different matter, I’m telling you!”

Even as I said that, my conscience kept pricking me.

This won’t do. If we continue this conversation, I’ll be at a disadvantage. I quickly changed the subject.

“Okay, let’s say that plan makes sense. Why does the partner have to be me? Can’t you ask someone else?”

“That’s……”

Sung Ji Chan said with a stupid face.

“Han Ye Won thinks you’re my girlfriend, right?”

Damn, is she still thinking that?

I put my hand on my forehead.

Come to think of it, it seems I haven’t properly explained this situation not only to the other kids but also to Han Ye Won. In the beginning, I deliberately didn’t clear up the misunderstanding, and later, there was no proper opportunity to talk about it.

‘Then the person Han Ye Won is most conscious of right now would be me, so it makes sense for Sung Ji Chan to come to me like this.’

I understood even though I didn’t want to. I let out a sigh.

By the way, a contract relationship…… All kinds of clichés are coming out.

‘If I accept here, will I be walking the female lead route in this person’s story again?’

My goodness, how dreadful. That absolutely cannot happen.

‘I should properly tell him this time.’

I made a firm resolution and opened my mouth.

“Sung Ji Chan, I understand your situation, but I absolutely won’t do it.”

“Really?”

Sung Ji Chan looked up at me with sparkling eyes. If it were Han Ye Won, that pretense of being pitiful might have worked, but unfortunately, the person in front of him was me.

“Get that face away.”

“Tsk.”

Sung Ji Chan clicked his tongue, returning his expression to normal.

“Ah, how heartless, so heartless. I’m asking you as a friend, but you won’t even pretend to listen.”

I really didn’t even pretend to listen. As expected, I should just push him down the stairs……

That’s when it happened.

“Ah, can’t you just do it once? If you do this for me, I’ll really grant you one wish.”

“Wish?”

At Sung Ji Chan’s words, I started weighing the pros and cons in my mind. The loss and gain of doing this. Loss, my mood will become unpleasant. Gain, the delinquent leader will grant me a wish.

It didn’t take long to make a decision.

‘Yeah, it’s time to wrap up the Han Ye Won matter too.’

“Okay.”

I said to Sung Ji Chan.

“But you have to do whatever I tell you to do.”

“What on earth are you going to make me do?”

“Just answer.”

Sung Ji Chan nodded his head with a doubtful face.

The contract was established.

‘…… It has come to this.’

I clenched my fists tightly.

In front of my eyes right now stands Han Ye Won. An innocent beauty who arouses protective instincts.

“Excuse me…… What’s the matter?”

And that beauty is looking at me with wary eyes.

‘Ah, I really don’t want to do this.’

But I had to do it. Opportunities to order Sung Ji Chan around are rare.

Cheer up, you brat. I gritted my teeth and spoke.

“Uh, today it’s because of Sung…… no no, Ji Chan.”

“Ji Chan?”

Han Ye Won’s wariness intensified even more.

“Why all of a sudden?”

I recited the words I had prepared.

“I heard you’ve been following Ji Chan around lately. From now on, I’d like you to keep your distance from Ji Chan. Because now his girlfriend is not you…… it’s me.”

Hah…… I can’t believe I have to spout such lines.

A deep sense of despair washed over me.

Just you wait, Sung Ji Chan. I’ll make sure to collect this debt. As I was grinding my teeth, Han Ye Won spoke.

“…… Is that what you called me for?”

“Uh-huh.”

Han Ye Won’s expression hardened.

‘This makes me seem like the villain.’

It didn’t help that Han Ye Won had a kind appearance while I had a mean one.

No, I shouldn’t lose heart. Usually in this person’s story, my role is the female lead. But what’s the point of being the female lead?

At that moment, Han Ye Won said in a flat tone.

“I understand what you mean.”

Yeah, I’m glad you understand……

“As you said, right now Ji Chan’s girlfriend is not me, but you.”

“Th-that’s right.”

“But if Ji Chan had to choose between you and me, would he really pick you?”

What?

Han Ye Won gave a cold smile and glanced behind her at the stairs.

Wait, this flow is a bit strange.

Instinctively realizing that something was going wrong, I hurriedly reached out and grabbed the sleeve of her clothes.

“Hey, Han Ye Won, you…!”

But Han Ye Won was faster.

Thud!

Shaking off my hand, Han Ye Won tumbled down the stairs.