The crisp October breeze swept through the streets, carrying with it the promise of a decisive end to the national sports competition. Trees, dressed in their autumn best, stood tall as if in silent anticipation of the outcomes they were about to witness.
At the heart of this storm of excitement and tension was a city that had become a battleground for the athletes of the region. Daegu. A four-hour drive to Seoul by bus.
"Yujin, roll call!" one of the field athletes who will be riding with them called Yujin.
Yujin raised his hand. "Coming!"
Everyone had already climbed inside the bus, but he was still dawdling outside, glancing around looking for someone.
I know I'm the one who suggested keeping our distance, but…couldn't he at least show his face as part of the student council? Even the president is here…and he's back in school already. Yujin's shoulders drooped after failing to spot Lee Hyun in the crowd cheering for them.