CHAPTER25
(At the library.)
JUWON
Wait what? Is that true?
ALICIA
It's true. Do you think I can lie?
JUWON
Well you like one.
(Alicia raises an eyebrow.)
ALICIA
Seriously.
JUWON
So, you're saying that the midterms that we're doing is the same that the 2nd years did as their midterms and the previous years.
ALICIA
Exactly.
JUWON
Why are you helping me? We're not in the same class. I'm Class D and you're in Class B.
ALICIA
Well, I don't want the boy I like to fail and get expelled.
JUWON
What? You like me?
ALICIA
Of course I do. Why wouldn't I like a handsome guy like you. In fact, you look like V from BTS.
JUWON
What?
ALICIA
Anyways, I can take you to a certain somebody who can hand us over the past members.
JUWON
[wait what?! She said that she likes me. Well, I don't blame her. Of course I'm the main character and also good looking. And did she say I look like V from BTS? Well, I haven't taken a good look at that. But anyways, a pretty girl like Alicia says that she likes me. I think I'm in heaven.]
(He starts fantasizing that he goes out on a date with Alicia. He drives her around with in his Lamborghini. They take a walk on in the park on a picnic date. He lays on her shapely thigh. He even goes further to fantasize on their wedding day. Their 1st night in the bedroom. And having kids together.)
ALICIA
Hello! Earth to Juwon Are you paying attention?
JUWON
Huh?!
ALICIA
Were you paying attention to what I say?
JUWON
What were you saying?
ALICIA
You weren't paying attention? Did my confession get into your head?
(Juwon's face turns red.)
JUWON
What… no… I mean… it's not….
ALICIA
Kyaaaa! You're so cute when you're flustered!
LIBRARIAN
Be quiet we're in a library. And no flirting in a library.
ALICIA
Sorry. Come Juwon. Let's go.
(She holds her hand and drags him out.)
JUWON
Wait, where are we going?
LIBRARIAN
Ahhh! It must feel good to be young. If only my love life was like theirs. If it wasn't for my irresponsible husband who ran away to chase after a rich woman. Tch!
(As they head out, Lisa stops them.)
LISA
Where are you going? Shouldn't you be revising for your exams instead of flirting.
JUWON
Lisa! I was looking for you. Do you want to join my study group? It consists of me, Hanna. TOP, and Jennifer. And we're including you.
LISA
Is Alicia also in that group?
JUWON
No. it's only members of Class D.
LISA
I'm not interested. I'll study alone. You can go and flirt with this Class B president…
ALICIA
Hmm. Someone is jealous?
LISA
What?! I'm not jealous!
ALICIA
I think you are.
JUWON
Lisa likes me? Damn, is this going to be a harem?
LISA
No! I don't like this idiot.
ALICIA
I hope so. If I find out you like him, I won't take it lightly.
(She locks arms with him.)
ALICIA
Because, we're going to start dating.
JUWON
But I don't know anything about you. We only met for 3 weeks.
ALICIA
Then we'll get to know each other.
LISA
Ugh! I'm leaving.
JUWON
Lisa wait!
LISA
What is it this time?
JUWON
I've found a way to make Class D pass their exams. And this might be a chance for us to reach Class A.
LISA
What could it be?
JUWON
We're going to buy past papers. Since the midterms always repeat year after year.
LISA
And who are we buying them from?
ALICIA
I just know the right guy. Follow me. I hope you have enough credits. Nothing is for free in this school.
JUWON
Don't worry. With mine and Lisa's combined. It will be enough, right?
(He grins at her.)
LISA
Stop that! Or I'll punch your face.
JUWON
Okay.
(They follow Alicia as she leads them to a 2nd year student from Class D. He's eating ramyeon for lunch.)
JUWON
Is this the guy? He looks like a nerd. Especially with those glasses. And what's with the bow tie.
CLASS2D STUDENT
Hello, I'm Cleveland. How can I assist you?
JUWON
He even sounds like a nerd.
ALICIA
We're here to buy some past papers of the midterms that you guys did. We know that it's the same that you guys did,
CLEVELAND
I know.
LISA
So do they repeat the midterms every school year?
CLEVELAND
They do.
LISA
Why?
CLEVELAND
To test the students if they know that it's a repeated paper and see if they can get the answers the shortest route as possible. No one wants to get expelled from a prestigious school like this ranked as no.1. You'll be a laughing stock to the society. So there are 2 paths for you freshmen. The longest one is revising the notes the teachers give you. Or ask for past papers that have answers since they'll be the ones that you'll be tested.
JUWON
How much do you charge these papers?
CLEVELAND
90K.
ALICIA, JUWON & LISA
90k?!
ALICIA
Are you trying to con us?
CLEVELAND
The price went high since the pastpapers were on high demand. And you're not the only ones who want those papers. A bunch of 1st year students from Class A also needed those papers.
JUWON
[So the elite class, Class A are using the shortest route, huh.]
[To be continued]