A Thousand Tomorrow With You
VALENTINE DAY
There are moments in our lives when we experience love at first sight, even though we know it’s wrong to love that person — yet we still go for it. But in the end, the love we chose never happened.
February 14, 2024
Valentine’s Day — the day Chanwoo Shin met Yuri. A beautiful and intelligent student at SKICU. That time it was 9:30 a.m. Around the campus, Chanwoo was quietly resting in the garden behind the school building. The day was very cozy, and then someone girl appeared on the wide green grass, reading peacefully.
Chanwoo Shin
Did she know how beautiful she is?
Chanwoo Shin
or maybe... she's too smart to read like that in the middle of grass...
Chanwoo Shin
*I pout full of curiosity*
A few more minutes passed as Chanwoo Shin continued watching the girl reading in the wide green grass field. Then the girl stood up and stared directly in the direction where Chanwoo Shin was sitting. Chanwoo look at the girl full of admiration.
Chanwoo Shin
The hell!! She's looking at me? Nooo wayyy!!!
Chanwoo Shin
*Breathing slowly to calm nerves*
While Chanwoo was staring at the woman, she suddenly ran toward him, and as she ran, a bright smile appeared on her naturally beautiful face.
Chanwoo Shin
Oh my goodness...im in heaven??
Yuri
* Running while weaving my both hands*
As Chanwoo continued staring for a long time, the woman eventually walked past him — yet he still couldn’t bring himself to look away.
Yuri
Anyways, how's the others in classroom?
Carlee
Don't mind them they having a flirting moment with the boys.
Yuri
Really? Hahaha okey let's go grab some food.
It turns out Yuri was waving and smiling at her friends. After their short conversation, they immediately left the garden area — leaving Chanwoo seating there, stunned and speechless.
Chanwoo Shin
Wait...what just happened?
Chanwoo Shin
She's weaving and smiling because of her friends?
Chanwoo Shin
Theee heckkk!!! Do i expect that i that she's looking and smiling lately!!! Arghhh!!! Nooo.
Chanwoo Shin
*shaking head*
Carlee
okey...yuri what's your dessert?
The friends of yuri and her were already in the canteen, and they all picked what they were going to eat together.
Yuri
Ahm just one scoop of strawberry ice cream...
Carlee
How about you gyeon?
gyeon
Ahm... I want ice cream too
Carlee
Okeyy... where done
After a few minutes, Yuri and her friends finished choosing their food, and they immediately looked for a place to sit.
Yuri
Wait… did you two get any proper sleep last night?
Yuri
*both of them stop eating and look and listen to me*
gyeon
Me too, why you ask?
Yuri
Ah no I'm just curious about what you both doing last night... it's seems you having an argument lately and i think today you two was already good.
Carlee
Oh common yuri, i know you feel gyeon and i was not usually talking to each other, but not doesn't mean that me and gyeon having an argument...
Yuri
*soft voices from her*
gyeon
Yah...yuri hahahaha me and carlee was not that close enough to talk daily, you know carlee has a boyfriend and her boyfriend was a jealousy type...hahahaha
Yuri
*both of them laughing silently*
Carlee
I don't know why he have mindset like that how pathetic...
Yuri
*rolling eyes of carlee*
Yuri
Hahaha okey.. understand, im sorry for disturbing continue to eat.
Just a few hours after Yuri left the field, Chanwoo also stood up from his seat and decided to return to his classroom.
As Chanwoo walked, he saw many couples and fellow students giving each other chocolates and roses.
Chanwoo Shin
Is the world really this cruel to me?
As Chanwoo walked, not paying attention to his surroundings, a woman in a pink dress approached him. And grab his hand to hold into.
Yerin
Hii Chanwoo! Happy Valentine's day...
Chanwoo Shin
*full of excitement on her face*
Chanwoo Shin
Ahm...hiii who are you?
Chanwoo Shin
*i ask with questionable looking face*
Yerin
Oh common... Chanwoo it's meee yerin...your high school crush in busan
Yerin
Okey... Chanwoo stop pretending you don't know me
Chanwoo Shin
I'm sorry but I can't remember that i haven't crush on someone before...
Yerin
Okey fine, stop remembering i hate you
Chanwoo Shin
*she run away faster she can't and never looking back*
Chanwoo Shin
Did i do wrong?
Because Chanwoo didn’t recognize the woman who introduced herself as Yerin, she immediately ran off without even looking back. This made Chanwoo think, and he quickly decided to ignore it as well.
After walking for a few hours toward his building and classroom, Chanwoo saw his friend Seojun Lim leaning inside from the veranda of their classroom building.
seojun weaving with smile to Chanwoo
Seojun Lim
No... actually it's interesting...
Chanwoo Shin
*he Glancing someone on the ground*
Chanwoo Shin
can u explain how it's interesting?
Chanwoo Shin
*cold voice from me*
Chanwoo Shin
*narrowing eyes of him*
Chanwoo Shin
do i ask it again?
Seojun Lim
Noo, actually it's interesting because look how they spread love in the peace and silent of the environment...and looks those petals falling from the trees it's giving lovely scenery... it's interesting right?
Chanwoo Shin
Ahm... I don't think so...
Seojun Lim
What i supposed to expect on your facial expression...just say it exactly that you a bitter man.
Chanwoo Shin
Hey! Do i look like that?
Seojun Lim
No you don't like that, that's how you express it by your words come from your kissable lips...😒
Chanwoo Shin
dude! Don't tell me your gay?
Seojun Lim
Whattt!!!??? Do i look like that?
Seojun Lim
*Leaning forward in interest*
Chanwoo Shin
No, you don't like that, that's how you express it by your words come from your irritating mouth.
Chanwoo Shin
*face of mind with irritation*
Seojun Lim
Your fuck*ng bastard dude...
Seojun Lim
*slight higher my voice*
After a few hours of waiting for dismissal, Chanwoo was assigned to take out the trash at the back of the school. By accident, he bumped into Yuri.
Chanwoo Shin
*I immediately helped Yuri.*
Yuri looked at Chanwoo and just smiled at him.
Chanwoo Shin
Ahmm...yeah...im okey...you, I mean how about you? You alright?
Chanwoo Shin
*bowing slightly*
Yuri
Yes, hehe Don't mind me I'm alright
Chanwoo Shin
Oh... that's good...ahm can i ask?
Chanwoo Shin
what's your name by the way?
Chanwoo Shin
Ahm...yuri nice to meet you I'm -
Chanwoo Shin
*how she know my name?*
Chanwoo Shin
Ahm yes I'm Chanwoo, how you know?
Yuri
Your top ranking student here in SKICU so everyone knows you.
Chanwoo Shin
Oh! That's why...ahm anyways you have something Todo right?
Chanwoo Shin
yes sure, take Care
And there, Chanwoo was left stunned again, his cheeks still blushing.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND
After all the events at school because of that Valentine’s Day, Chanwoo and his friend Seojun decided to go home after cleaning the classroom they had used.
Chanwoo Shin
Seojun, you carry my bag for me, I’m tired.
Chanwoo Shin
*When I tossed my bag to him, he immediately caught it.*
Seojun Lim
The heckkk dude do i look i didn't tired too? 😩
Seojun Lim
*Furrowing brows*
Chanwoo Shin
Just Carry it, its not too heavy
As the two of them continued walking home, they passed by a convenience store and decided to stop by, buy something, and hang out for a while.
Seojun Lim
Do you want soju?
He asked Chanwoo while holding the refrigerator’s glass door.
Chanwoo Shin
Do i look drinking alcoholic drinks?
Chanwoo Shin
*I said with a slightly irritable tone.*
Seojun Lim
* I didn’t believe him *
Chanwoo Shin
Just get some juice, make sure the flavor is orange...i go in the snacks area...
Seojun Lim
Yeah! anyways choose the salty one...
Chanwoo Shin
No it's bad to your health... remember your athletic
Seojun Lim
tsk! Before okey...
Chanwoo Shin
No, it's still there
Seojun Lim
The heck, fine go grab some healthy snacks...
Seojun Lim
* I called out softly and then left Chanwoo at the snack area.*
Chanwoo Shin
Hahahaha he is so short temper...
Chanwoo Shin
Heyyy I'm just joking, pay for that juice and I pay for the snacks
Chanwoo Shin
* I softly shouting him *
After buying their items, they looked for an empty table and seats in the convenience store, and there they shared the food and drinks they had purchased.
Chanwoo Shin
Seojun, do you know that earlier, when our classmate asked me to take out the trash, I accidentally bumped into one of the top-performing students from the Finance and Economics course.
Seojun Lim
what she said to you?
Chanwoo Shin
Ahm... nothing she just smile...
Chanwoo Shin
* I imagined how beautiful she is at her smile*
Seojun Lim
She not even hurt or shout you?
Seojun Lim
Really? That's so unexpected
Chanwoo Shin
What do you mean?
Seojun Lim
Other ranking student mindset was not that unexpected the rest was the bully type, because of achievement they gained. So if someone accidentally bumped them they became harsh and something irritated. That's why it's unexpected on that one you said
Chanwoo Shin
Oh... that's why...
Seojun Lim
Wait you don't know that?
Seojun Lim
Really? Your top ranking student too right?
Seojun Lim
The heck are you...
Chanwoo Shin
hahaha, I'm just to shy to get some attention in our classmates and other students so why would i set that mindset to me.
After their conversation, Seojun’s childhood friend happened to pass by the same convenience store.
Yejin
* I was just about to go inside when I saw Seojun outside the convenience store.*
Yejin
what are you doing here?
Seojun Lim
Ahm...this is convenient store right? So why would i supposed to do here?
Yejin
Argh! i never asked question again on you
Yejin
*I crossed my arms in defiance before leaving Seojun.*
Seojun Lim
Hey! im just joking...
Chanwoo Shin
*Do these two even know that I’m right here? I probably looked like a ghost to them — Yejin didn’t even greet me or look my way!*
Seojun Lim
Chanwoo, here's your bag, you can go
Chanwoo Shin
Go? How about you?
Seojun Lim
Don't mind me, i go home with yejin
Seojun Lim
*I stood up and immediately said goodbye to Chanwoo.*
Chanwoo Shin
Okey...thanks for the juice
Chanwoo Shin
* I stood up, holding the snack I had bought, and just glanced at the two of them for a moment before leaving completely.*
Chanwoo Shin
How lucky seojun she has a childhood friend.
SEOJUN LIM
AGE: 20
ATHLETIC BODY TYPE
TALLER
SHY TYPE BUT NOT INNOCENT.
YEJIN HYEON
AGE: 19
SLIM BUT ENERGETIC TYPE
ALWAYS NEED ATTENTION BUT LOVELY.
When Chanwoo got home, Seojun stayed behind to spend some time with Yejin.
Seojun Lim
How's your day?
Seojun Lim
*I asked with a smile to Yejin, who was busy picking out what to eat.*
Seojun Lim
You still mad at me...so I don't want to go home yet
Yejin
Oh common seojun, your college right you seems so tired so get your self walk and go home...
Seojun Lim
Stop looking like that you like a potato that smashed because of smasher...
Seojun Lim
You should have care...do you want beautiful yejin gone?
Seojun Lim
*I raised and lowered my eyebrows teasingly at Yejin.*
Seojun Lim
So... just smile...then
Yejin
*If it weren’t cute to tease, I wouldn’t even be smiling.*
Because of Seojun’s teasing, he and Yejin ended up going home together.
Seojun Lim
Hey yejin...can i ask?
They both walked together in the beautiful, quiet, and bright weather.
Seojun Lim
When do you plan to get a boyfriend?
Seojun Lim
Nothing... i just wanna know
Seojun Lim
* Stretching arms *
Yejin
Ahm, im just waiting to someone come, and pursue his feelings to me.
Seojun Lim
Ah... that's why... that's good to know but how long?
Yejin
I don't know...but i wish it's not take too long
Seojun Lim
* leaning slightly closer to Yejin.*
Yejin
ahm...do you have a girlfriend?
Seojun Lim
*I smiled and gazed into Yejin’s eyes.*
Yejin
Oum, why you don't have?
Seojun Lim
Maybe...i wait for the right time to confess...
Yejin
Wait? Do you have a crush?
Seojun Lim
Yeah, actually she's very annoying and.. kinda cute...
Yejin
I think she's very beautiful...the word cute is not that exactly describing her... right?
Seojun Lim
Yes she is, but for me she's so cute...
Seojun Lim
*I raised and lowered my eyebrows and nodded as well.*
Yejin
How lucky girl she is
Yejin
He had a boy with a body of athletic and good looking...look how handsome you are...
Yejin
*I said it while gently brushing my palm against his cheek.*
Yejin
Ahm...yeah, but have a short temper i guess
Seojun Lim
*Suddenly, she walked away from me.*
And there it was — Yejin suddenly blushed when Seojun spoke to her up close. Unable to contain her excitement and the rapid beating of her heart, she simply quickened her pace.
Suddenly, Chanwoo had arrived home, and he immediately went to his room to put down his things and change clothes.
Chanwoo Shin
Oh... shit...my stomach hurts...
Chanwoo Shin
*While I was changing, my stomach suddenly cramped.*
Chanwoo immediately went to the bathroom because of the pain in his stomach.
Chanwoo Shin
Shit!!!...i think the juice i drink was expired....or something in there does not good to my stomach...
Chanwoo Shin
*I barely managed to speak because of the intense stomach pain.*
After walking together for a few hours, Seojun first accompanied Yejin to her house.
Seojun Lim
Your always welcome
Yejin
Ahm...if You're free tomorrow can you come with me?
Yejin
Ahm let's go the playground we been together since where childhood...
Seojun Lim
Oh! Oki, i message you tomorrow if I'm free...
Yejin went inside, and Seojun just waited for her to enter before leaving.
Seojun Lim
Maybe… tomorrow is the right time! Should I confess? What if… she doesn’t like me… because I’ve been her childhood friend…
Seojun Lim
Argh! nevermind...
AUTHOR
That’s the reason why the saying goes: ‘Don’t be friends with someone you might end up liking.
Seojun Lim
you like Chanwoo... bitter
AUTHOR
Nice attitude seojun....
WHO ARE THEY?
Seojun finally arrived home and immediately took a rest.
Seojun Lim
Ahh!! My feet I can't feel them!!
Seojun Lim
*As I stretched on my bed.*
After just a few hours, Seojun suddenly felt pain in his stomach.
Seojun Lim
Shit....i need to go to the bathroom....
Seojun Lim
*I hurriedly stood up.*
While Seojun was in the bathroom, his phone on the bed suddenly rang.
Seojun Lim
*I shouted from inside the bathroom.*
Chanwoo Shin
Why he's not answering??
Chanwoo Shin
Is he still with yejin?
Chanwoo Shin
fine...take there time
Chanwoo Shin
*I said through my phone.*
Misaki
Uhm, can I ask something?
Misaki
*I just arrived at Namsan Park from Tokyo, Japan, and since I don’t know the area or where to ride to get to the apartment where Yuri is staying, I decided to just ask.*
Misaki
Uhm… do you know where Insadong-gil is?
Random person 01
Insadong-gil! yes
Misaki
Really! If that’s the case, may I know which ride I should take? I’m still quite new here in Seoul, Korea.
Misaki
*I said, feeling a bit embarrassed because I’m still struggling with English and Korean.*
Misaki listened for a few hours to the woman he asked.
Random person 01
That's all...
Misaki
Oh! Thank you so much...
Misaki
*I immediately took the money from my bag to hand it to the woman.*
Random person 01
Noo... it's alright
Random person 01
Keep that money on your way
Misaki
Noo... it's okey take this...
Misaki
*I insisted as I handed the money to the woman.*
Random person 01
I'm sorry, jus take it... take care on your way...
Misaki
*The woman really didn’t accept the money, and she left immediately.*
Misaki
Alright… she doesn’t want it…
After Misaki fixed the things inside of her bag, she immediately headed to the terminal and boarded a train.
Misaki
oh my Yuri, I didn’t know traveling in Korea would be this difficult…
Misaki
*I said, completely exhausted.*
Misaki
*While I was looking out the window of the train I was riding, my phone suddenly rang.*
Misaki
Yuri! Kankoku de no idō wa kantan datte itta desho? Ima dore dake taihen na omoi o shite iru ka, anta ga shittetara…
This is the English translation:
Yuri! You said traveling here in Korea is easy? If only you knew how much I’m struggling right now.
Yuri
Gomen ne, Misaki… watashi mo ima gakkō kara kaette kita tokoro da yo. Ima doko ni iru no?
Here's the translation:
I’m sorry, Misaki… I just got home from school too. Where are you now?
Misaki
Daijōbu da yo, shinpai shinaide. Ima mukatte iru tokoro dakara.
Here's the translation:
It's okey, don't worry I'm on my way.
While Misaki was on her way, she ended up riding the train with Chanwoo.
Chanwoo Shin
wait.. did i just heard Yuri's name?
Chanwoo Shin
*I’m sitting in front of a woman who was speaking Japanese earlier, and I’m not sure if I heard Yuri's name correctly*
Chanwoo Shin
Damn… I can still feel the pain in my stomach.
Misaki
*While I was waiting for the train to stop at my destination, I noticed a familiar-looking man sitting right in front of me, wearing a black cap and a plain white polo.*
Misaki
Did I saw him somewhere?
Misaki
*I whispered to myself while glancing at the man who was looking down.*
SEVERAL MINUTES AGO THE TRAIN WAS STOP TO THE DESTINATION.
Misaki
Okey... I'm here...
Misaki
*I was just about to stand up when the man helped me lift the suitcase I was carrying.*
Misaki
Ah noo... it's okey i can carry them...
Misaki
*As I grabbed the suitcase…I saw the man face*
Misaki
*I hesitated when I saw the face of the man who wanted to carry my suitcase.*
Misaki hugged Chanwoo inside the train. They stayed like that for a few seconds before they were able to get out.
Misaki
*I asked while we were sitting on a bench outside the train station.*
Chanwoo Shin
I'm good, anyways welcome here in korea
Chanwoo Shin
Tokoro de, koko de nani o shite iru no?
By the way, what are you doing here? English translation
Misaki
Ano… SKICU ni tenkō suru n da…
Uhm… I’m going to transfer to SKICU…
English translation
Chanwoo Shin
Tenkō? Mō tomaru tokoro wa aru no?
Transfer? Do you already have a place to stay?
English translation
Misaki
Un, mō aru yo. Anata wa SKICU da yo ne? Yuri Paku tte iu hito, shitteru?
Yes, I already have one. You’re from SKICU, right? Do you know someone named Yuri Park?
English Translation
Chanwoo Shin
Yuri Paku? Un, shitteru yo. Ima soko ni iku no?
Yuri Park? Yes, I do know them. Is that where you’re heading now?
English Translation
Misaki
Un, tokoro de genki datta? Tōkyō o hanarete kara zuibun tatsu ne!
Yes. By the way, how have you been? It’s been a long time since you left Tokyo!
English Translation
Chanwoo Shin
Watashi wa daijōbu! Koko ni nareru yo… Ano! Yuri no tokoro made issho ni ikou ka?
I’m fine! You’ll get used to it here… Hey! Should I go with you to Yuri’s place?
English Translation
Misaki
Ano! Iiya, hitori de ikeru yo. Sore ni, anata wa iku tokoro ga aru mitai da shi.
Uhm! Never mind, I can go alone. Besides, it looks like you have somewhere to go.
English Translation
Misaki
*I already stood up there to say goodbye to Shin Chan u*
Chanwoo Shin
Chotto matte…
Hold on
English Translation
Chanwoo Shin
* I grab misaki hand's*
Chanwoo Shin
Tada ki o tsukete ne… koko wa mada narete inai mitai dakara, sukoshi dake chūi shite ne.
I just want to say take care… you’re still kinda new here, so please be a little careful.
English Translation
Misaki
Un… mochiron, arigatō. Anata mo ki o tsukete ne.
Uhm… of course, thank you, you take care too.
English Translation
Misaki just nodded after saying that, and Chanwoo let go of her as he said his goodbye. The two then went their separate ways.
SPY 01
Seonsaengnim, chan-u ssiga gal gos-i issneun geos gatseubnida…
Sir, it looks like Chanwoo has somewhere to go…
English Translation
Anonymous 01
Jeongboleul jusyeoseo gamsahabnida. ije jib-e gasyeodo doebnida.
Thanks for the information, you can go home now.
English Translation
Anonymous 01
I can’t wait any longer, Chanwoo shin… until we meet again…
Anonymous 01
*devil laugh*
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