And finally, the next morning.

The long-awaited Sunday had come.

“…Wow.”

In front of the amusement park entrance.

I unconsciously exclaimed.

‘What is this crazy lineup?’

The three idiots, Yoo Hee Na, Seol Yu Bin, Ji Seung Hyun, and me.

It was a very bizarre and terrible combination.

‘I feel like I’m going to die from awkwardness.’

On top of that, I ended up standing next to Ji Seung Hyun. He also had a bad expression on his face.

‘Well, we didn’t exactly part on good terms last time, so there’s no way he’d be happy.’

It’s a miracle that he even came here.

…I was curious how Ban Ha Min managed to drag Ji Seung Hyun here.

“Kyaa! I’m so excited!”

The only one excited in this crazy atmosphere was Ban Ha Min.

I glanced at Ban Ha Min.

‘Did this jerk really just suggest coming here because he wanted to play?’

It was a reasonable suspicion.

He said he would push Seol Yu Bin and Ji Seung Hyun together at the amusement park, but from what I could see, Ban Ha Min seemed to only have thoughts of playing to his heart’s content.

‘As expected, the only one I can trust is myself.’

That’s right. Let’s steel my resolve. I secretly clenched my fists.

“Lee Ju Eun.”

“Yeah?”

“Did you not sleep well?”

I was startled by Seon Woo Jin’s words.

“Is it obvious?”

“Yeah, very.”

Seon Woo Jin said with a dubious face.

“Don’t tell me you were too excited about the amusement park like a little kid and couldn’t sleep…?”

Well, I was excited in a different way.

“…That’s not it.”

“Then that’s a relief.”

He didn’t look like he believed me at all, but I didn’t want to explain.

Even if I honestly told them I couldn’t sleep because I was worried about how much trouble they would cause, it didn’t seem like they would listen.

‘…Right, let’s just ignore the three idiots. Whatever they do.’

The only people I’m keeping an eye on today are Seol Yu Bin and Ji Seung Hyun.

I exchanged glances with Yoo Hee Na.

‘I’m counting on you, Yoo Hee Na.’

Still, the only one I could trust here was Yoo Hee Na.

As if my feelings were conveyed, Yoo Hee Na solemnly nodded.

‘Good, she’s reliable.’

This is the first time Yoo Hee Na has been so dependable.

‘Right, come to think of it, the only time Yoo Hee Na gets excited is when it involves Sung Ji Chan. She’ll be fine today.’

I smiled, trying hard to turn on my happiness circuit.

“Kyaa! Yu Binnie is so pretty today!”

Seol Yu Bin was dressed differently from usual, just as she had prepared yesterday.

Ban Ha Min ran around Seol Yu Bin, fluttering. Seol Yu Bin smiled awkwardly, looking troubled.

“So, where should we go first?”

At Ban Ha Min’s words, I thought for a moment.

‘Should we stay together in the morning for now?’

It might seem suspicious if we suggest splitting up from the beginning.

‘Let’s stay together until lunch and then suggest splitting up in the afternoon.’

That way, we can naturally leave Seol Yu Bin and Ji Seung Hyun alone.

…Just as I thought that, Seon Woo Jin spoke.

“I want to rest.”

As expected, he didn’t disappoint.

Ban Ha Min said with a pouting face.

“Jinnie! How can you do that!”

“I’m already tired just from being here.”

Seon Woo Jin had a disgusted look on his face.

From what I’ve observed so far, the thing Seon Woo Jin hates most is sunlight, and the second thing he hates most is crowded places. Today there’s both, so it’s understandable that he’s disgusted.

Then Ban Ha Min whined and tugged on Seon Woo Jin’s sleeve.

“No, no! No individual actions allowed!”

“Ah, damn it.”

Seon Woo Jin muttered something with an annoyed face. It was probably a curse word. Ban Ha Min shouted without backing down.

“Jinnie is stupid!”

…Judging from that reaction, it seems best to stay together obediently in the morning.

I decided to stay quiet.

‘By the way, Ban Ha Min. You didn’t forget the plan, right?’

The strategy of naturally dispersing and leaving Seol Yu Bin and Ji Seung Hyun alone was something I had discussed with Ban Ha Min as well.

‘It would be troublesome if he gets distracted by playing and keeps insisting we all stay together.’

At that moment, Ban Ha Min suddenly looked back. Our eyes met and Ban Ha Min winked at me.

…Hmm, that means he remembers, right? It’s probably correct.

Anyway, with that, our day at the amusement park officially began.

Unfortunately, I became Ban Ha Min’s target.

“Jueunnie, let’s ride together!”

I had to follow Ban Ha Min’s lead and ride various attractions here and there.

‘Oh my, I’m going to die.’

I’m not really a fan of amusement parks, so it was literally a near-death experience.

Right after getting off the roller coaster that we rode from the start, Ban Ha Min checked the photo first.

“Kyaa! Jueunnie looks so ugly!”

Is this jerk for real?

Ban Ha Min openly laughed at the photo displayed on the exit monitor.

As many people know, this photo is taken while the roller coaster is in operation. It’s a kind service from the amusement park to capture the moment of enjoying the ride as a memory.

In other words, it’s a business tactic.

‘Ah, damn it… I really look ugly.’

Ban Ha Min and I were sitting side by side in the photo.

Thanks to that, our appearances were in stark contrast.

In the photo, Ban Ha Min was screaming with a cute ‘>ㅁ<' expression.

On the other hand, I had my long hair all disheveled and was grimacing.

"Wow."

Seon Woo Jin exclaimed upon seeing that photo.

"I'm buying it."

I was horrified.

"Are you crazy? Why are you buying that!"

"It's funny."

Despite my desperate protest, Seon Woo Jin ended up buying the photo and smirked at me.

"Thanks. I'll look at it whenever I'm feeling down."

Are you happy…? Yeah, I'm glad you're happy… As if.

'Damn it.'

I gritted my teeth and flipped the middle finger behind Seon Woo Jin's back. Of course, I put it down before he turned around.

After that, I was dragged around by Ban Ha Min for a long time, trying all sorts of attractions. From the merry-go-round to the drop tower…

'Why am I doing this…?'

Suddenly, I had a moment of realization.

"Kyaa, this is so fun!"

Ban Ha Min's laughter rang in my ears.

'Enough… Please, enough…!'

In the end, I declared surrender before even an hour had passed.

"I want to rest a bit."

"Already?"

The problem wasn't the rides. The problem was Ban Ha Min.

'It's a fresh reminder… He really talks a lot.'

Listening to him constantly chattering non-stop next to me, I felt like my ears were going to bleed.

I decided to get away from Ban Ha Min for the sake of protecting my hearing.

"Yeah, already."

"Hmph, fine. Rest well, Jueunnie!"

When I said I was going on strike, Ban Ha Min changed his target to Sung Ji Chan.

"Kyaa! Channa, let's ride that together!"

Ban Ha Min bounced up and down, clinging to Sung Ji Chan.

'Good luck, Delinquent Leader.'

I silently cheered for Sung Ji Chan, who was trying to pry Ban Ha Min off.

'By the way, what is Seol Yu Bin doing?'

I looked around.

I spotted Seol Yu Bin walking side by side with Ji Seung Hyun a little distance away.

Glancing at them, the atmosphere seemed quite good. At first, they seemed a bit awkward, but now they were smiling and talking to each other.

'Hmm, not bad.'

They were literally a good-looking couple. A well-matched pair.

'I hope they end up dating like this.'

Then I can go home too.

If, by any chance, Seol Yu Bin's confession succeeds today, we might be heading for an early conclusion.

'Ji Seung Hyun… Please accept it.'

I earnestly prayed with the heart of a viewer watching a dating program.

Fortunately, nothing happened in the morning.

'Surprisingly quiet.'

There were occasional women who came to get the numbers of the three idiots, but it passed without any problems thanks to Sung Ji Chan's miraculous iron wall.

'Of course, that doesn't mean Yoo Hee Na stayed still.'

Still, the situation was resolved quickly before Yoo Hee Na could run over, so we were able to prevent a major disaster.

'I hope nothing happens until we go home…'

I nervously looked at Yoo Hee Na, who was like a ticking time bomb that could explode at any moment.

"Wow, let's do that, that!"

At that moment, Ban Ha Min excitedly grabbed me.

I looked to see where he was pointing, and it was a souvenir shop.

"How do I look?"

Ban Ha Min, who had already run to the souvenir shop, was wearing rabbit ears and doing all sorts of cute acts.

I answered soullessly.

"Uh… Yeah… It suits you…"

"Hehe. Really?"

Ban Ha Min puffed up his cheeks in front of the mirror, changing his expression while turning at various angles.

'It's a good thing this isn't the era of Instagram.'

If it were, he would have taken a ton of photos.

No, wait, did they have Cyworld in this era?

Anyway, Ban Ha Min had an overflowing amount of qualities that an influencer should possess. That uncontrollable attention-seeking nature. I wish someone would take him away.

"Then do you want to wear this, Jueunnie?"

Ban Ha Min handed me something.

It was rabbit ears with a huge ribbon.

"Wow."

"How is it? Nice, right?"

No, I really hate it.

Before the possession, I used to wear headbands well at amusement parks, but for some reason, I felt like wearing it now would make me the same level as Ban Ha Min, so I hated it.

"Jueunnie also likes it after all?! Great! Haminnie will buy it for you!"

Do I look like I like it?

In the end, I was destined to wander around the amusement park wearing the rabbit ears that Ban Ha Min forcibly put on me. The me I saw in the mirror had a face that said it was icky.

"Kyaa! I'm buying this balloon!"

…At least he's not making me carry that around.

Seeing Ban Ha Min bouncing around with a pink heart-shaped helium balloon, I couldn't help but chuckle.

Hoho…

At this point, I'm in a state of enlightenment.

After finishing shopping and fully armed with amusement park items, Ban Ha Min excitedly shouted.

"Alright, let's go ride the next one!"

"Again?"

Even though my body had returned to that of a high school student, my mind was still old, so I couldn't keep up with the stamina of high school kids.

'What should I do if I'm already like this in the morning?'

Knowing Ban Ha Min's personality, it was clear that he would only return home late at night after conquering all the rides.

'No. At this rate, I'm definitely going to collapse.'

In the end, I told them I would rest for a bit and separated from the group.

'I'm burnt out…'

I plopped down on a bench and blankly stared at the ground.

'I just want to go home.'

It was the first time I understood Seon Woo Jin, who had no enthusiasm even after coming to the amusement park.

Are we all becoming homebodies like this…?

That's when it happened.

"Can I sit?"

Someone approached me.

Startled by that voice, I lifted my head. Our eyes met, and the other person smiled brightly.

"Hi."

It was none other than Ji Seung Hyun.