Yoo In-ha's pissed.
'Pout'
Summer trip, let's go!
Aren't we going somewhere? She was all hyped up…
But Juha and I were kinda meh, so she's sulking.
Just chilling at home with games and a fan—that's summer break.
What's with streams or pensions?
Gaming with watermelon? That's basically porn-level bliss.
"Dunno."
Juha doesn't seem to care either.
She'd probably go if we set a plan, but thinking about where? Total disinterest.
Come to think of it, Juri and In-ha always planned these things.
*Pout pout.*
What's with the duck lips?
Still, pouting while scrolling her phone, looks like In-ha's researching alone.
Summer trip… never done one, so I'm clueless.
Back in high school, summer was just gaming, PC bangs with friends, or movies. That's it.
'Hmm…'
This might be my last break.
If I go in winter, it's probably my last one…
That thought makes my heart race.
Some enlist as early as December or January… I won't get January, right?
"Hah."
"Why the sigh?"
Just… feeling uneasy.
Suddenly jealous of Juha and In-ha.
If I was born a girl, I'd save two years!
Or what if I cross-dress for the physical exam? They'd be like, *This guy's nuts,* and exempt me, right?
*Sob…*
It's fine for now. Still got time.
But what do you do in the military?
Protect the country? Sounds kinda cool, thinking about it.
'Today's news.'
'Reports claim a cover-up of a firearm incident due to harsh military treatment in a frontline division.'
'Let's dive into the details. Reporter?'
…
You mocking me? Every time I'm around, it's bad news.
*Glance.*
Juha and In-ha, glued to their phones and TV, both peek at me.
Why? Why you looking at me like that?!
"Yo, work out so you don't get fucked up."
"Didn't you say you hit the gym? Bulk up before you go."
You think bulking's easy?
If it was, I'd have crushed you two already…
'Military Human Rights Center reports:
Recent increase in complaints about harsh treatment in frontline divisions.'
…Wasn't I supposed to protect the country?
Why's there harsh treatment? Why the complaints?
What kind of environment is this, fuck?
"Yo, change the channel. Joonhyung's gonna cry."
"Lol."
Lol?
You laughing, fucker?
'Local governments are pushing direct cash support to combat low birth rates.'
'One city plans to offer 50 million won immediately upon childbirth,
with monthly childcare and housing loan support for three years.'
*Glance.*
Juha's eyes shoot to In-ha.
Mine do too, without thinking.
"What? Why you looking at me?"
"They're giving 50 mil for having a kid."
"What bullshit. So what?"
"Have one, and your debts are paid—oh, wait, never mind."
"Stop fucking around!"
In-ha snaps, chucking the remote.
Jeez, what a temper. Just joking~
'A student recently exposed ongoing harsh treatment from peers online, sparking attention.'
'From high school to college, they endured abuse and sexual torment, causing severe mental distress…'
'They've considered suicide due to extreme pain…'
Their eyes turn to me again.
…Is today's news cursed or what?
"I'm just gonna go to my room."
"Not gonna hang yourself, right?"
Why would I, fuck? You crazy?
I shuffle to my room. These two drain me…
As I go, In-ha yells,
"Yo, keep the door open!"
I'm not dying, jeez!
---
"Thirty-one…"
Ughhh…
"Thirty-two…!"
*Hack.*
I collapse after push-ups.
Not 'cause of that news.
Just been hitting the gym with club seniors, so I do some at home too.
Back in high school, I'd get a month-long pass to the community gym during breaks.
First day, I'd be all, *Gonna get strong and escape this shuttle life!*
Then it'd fizzle out.
Get shuttled by Juha's crew again, suffer, do 30 push-ups, swear to do 100 tomorrow… then fizzle again.
I was a fizzle king, but getting dragged by seniors got me into a routine.
Doing bodyweight exercises bit by bit now.
Maybe I could half-kill In-ha now!
"Hah."
So tiring…
Flopping around, I hear a noise.
*Slide.*
Why open the window? Door's fine.
Juha peers down at me from outside.
"What you doing?"
"…Just lying here."
She clicks her tongue.
You're always lying around, and *you* judge me?
"Let's go buy cigarettes."
"Uh, sure."
Can't you just go alone?
Guess girls always drag someone along for small stuff, so whatever.
But why ask through the window? Checking if I hung myself or something?
*Ding.*
'First floor.'
I shuffle behind Juha in slippers.
Weather's still gloomy, full of dark clouds.
Should've brought an umbrella. It's close, so whatever…
"Gimme that one."
"Okay."
She switched brands?
Used to be Bohem, now something else. Dunno what.
Juha taps the cigarette pack, trudging along.
"Let's smoke one."
Sure, whatever…
At a gazebo near the apartment complex.
Juha lights up, sitting inside.
Nothing to say.
Just followed her, so what's there to talk about?
"Fuck, it's cold."
Juha exhales smoke, rubbing her thighs.
No wonder, wearing practically panties and a short-sleeve.
Bit chilly with the rainy vibe.
"… …"
Her eyes land on my pants.
Why you looking at my pants?
"Looks warm."
"Nah, just underwear underneath."
Juha snickers.
Can't take 'em off! Not walking around in underwear…
*Plop.*
*Plop plop plop.*
Shit.
Rain starts falling.
Drops patter on the gazebo's wooden frame.
"No umbrella…"
"Just wait it out."
Shower? Might last a while.
Juha sits, puffing smoke, staring outside.
I hug my knees, staring out too.
Cloudy sky.
Gray world.
Rain blurring the view.
Feels kinda dreamy. I weirdly like rainy days.
*Hiss.*
Juha flicks her barely-smoked cigarette away.
Not good? Come to think of it, haven't seen her smoke regular cigs lately.
"So cold."
She mutters again.
…
Got nothing to give you. I'm in a short-sleeve too. Told you not to dress so light.
"Joonhyung."
Juha grins, patting the wooden bench.
What, lie down?
"Lie down?"
"Yeah."
I'll get cold too. Whatever…
With a dumb look, I lie on the gazebo bench.
The shower's chilly air creeps up. Ugh…
"Ugh."
Juha crawls over, lying on me.
…
Am I a human heater?
"Warm."
"…I'm cold."
My back's freezing.
But it's getting warmer, kinda…
Juha giggles, adjusting herself on me. Her hair's in my mouth, while her tits crashing against my chest...
*Patter.*
Starting to feel warm up top.
Juha's body heat slowly spreads down.
Cigarette smell. Freshly smoked…
"Warm, right?"
"Yeah."
Kinda warm now.
Juha clasps her hands on my stomach, looking up.
Rain keeps pounding the roof.
'…Heavy.'
Say that, and I'm dead, right?
I shift her weight, burying my nose in her spilling hair.
Juha's smell is kinda nice.
"Hah, nice."
Juha mutters, pressing her head closer.
The rain's getting heavier, hammering around us.
I blink, soaking in the sound of the shower, while lying on the bench hugging Juha.
---
"Ugh."
"Eugh."
We're soaked.
Thought it was a shower, but nope.
Waited, but it wasn't stopping, so we ran through the rain.
Still drenched…
*Ding.*
What's with the mop?
A mop and two towels at the entrance.
In-ha's got some sense, huh? Insiders are built different.
*Mmmph.*
In-ha's voice spills from the room. She's hyped.
*Wipe wipe.*
We wipe our feet with the mop, drying off with towels.
Clothes are soaked. Gotta do laundry and shower… Feels grimy. Juha showering first?
"You showering first?"
"?"
Juha, drying her hair, raises an eyebrow.
Not showering?
"Why separately?"
She keeps wiping her feet.
"Just shower together."
Oh, right. That's an option.
No, wait, how do we shower together, fuck?
Only one showerhead.
"I'll just wait—"
Juha stares at me.
Fine, I'll shut up and do it.
*Click.*
I turn on the hot water, hesitating at the bathroom door.
Juha hangs her wet clothes, stripping one by one.
Whoa, wet tits. Rare rain-soaked tits… No, fuck.
"What you doing?"
I-I'm having trouble stripping.
My back's bending backward.
"I'll just do it later—"
Juha stares again.
I can't, my dick's up, fuck…
*Sob…*
Fuck it, I don't know.
I turn away, slipping off my wet pants and shirt.
*Click.* I slowly close the bathroom door.