Love's Lethal Game | Night Has Come

Chapter 08

[Oh Jung-Won: I'll restore the files by 11 p.m. Let's vote then.]

Ji-Eun put away her phone after reading the message sent by Jung-Won. It goes without saying that she's still trying to restore the surveillance videos and try to save her good friend Lee Yoon-Seo from getting the majority votes.

"So we're gathering at 11 p.m.?" Seung-Bin asked, seeking clarification.

Eun-Chan, who had just swallowed a mouthful of his instant noodles, nodded in response. "Yeah. She'll restore the footage and show us."

Kyung-Jun, who had been quietly observing the conversation, interjected with a hint of skepticism, "She's doing all she can to stall."

He then reached for the glass pitcher of green tea Ji-Eun had prepared and poured himself another cup, his movements deliberate and careful.

Jin-Ha, pausing from eating his sausage, chimed in, "It would be awesome if something was filmed."

"Yes," Yeon-Woo agreed, "That would be clear-cut."

Baek Eun-Ha, who had been listening intently, added her thoughts, "But if the files were deliberately deleted, doesn't that mean someone is trying hard to hide their tracks? It's scary to think about."

Ji-Eun, who had been quietly sipping her tea, spoke up, her voice reflective, "And also, when were the files deleted? The Mafias are quick to remove any proof."

Kyung-Jun spoke up, "There's no doubt about it. It's Lee Yoon-Seo. She found the room and deleted the videos."

Eun-Ha responded in doubt, "But she's not that good with IT..."

"Then Jung-Won is probably in on it too," said Jin-Ha.

"Oh, that makes sense," commented Seung-Bin, "Yoon-Seo found the room and told Jung-Won. Then Jung-Won deleted the files."

Eun-Chan spoke up, "But now she's trying to restore the files."

Kyung-Jun replied, "It's probably to avoid suspicion."

Ji-Eun stared at Kyung-Jun, her mind wandering as she wondered if he liked the green tea she had prepared since he had been refilling his cup a couple of times. However, she shyly averted her eyes to not get caught staring. Her gaze then landed on Eun-Ha, who was already staring at her pointedly.

Once their eyes met, Eun-Ha's lips curled into a teasing smirk. She subtly glanced at Kyung-Jun, who was still sipping the tea, and then back at Ji-Eun, her smirk growing wider. Eun-Ha's expression hinted that she was curious about the relationship between Ji-Eun and Kyung-Jun, and it was evident that she found the situation amusing.

Feeling a blush creeping onto her cheeks, Ji-Eun smiled shyly and gently shook her head, silently pleading with Eun-Ha to drop the subject. Her reaction only served to amuse Eun-Ha further, who let out a soft chuckle before taking another sip of her green tea.

The playful exchange between the two friends went unnoticed by the others, who were still engrossed in the discussion about the surveillance footage and the upcoming vote. The atmosphere in the cafeteria was a mix of tension and anticipation, each student wrapped up in their own thoughts about the impending meeting.

Once they finished their meal, Ji-Eun, Eun-Ha, Yeon-Woo, Eun-Chan, and Yu-Jun stood from their seats, signaling the end of their gathering in the cafeteria. As Ji-Eun glanced around, she noticed the empty glass pitcher, a testament to the enjoyment of the green tea she had prepared. Kyung-Jun, herself, Eun-Ha, and Eun-Chan had refilled their cups several times, evidently appreciating the soothing drink.

Ji-Eun's gaze then shifted to Kyung-Jun, Jin-Ha, and Seung-Bin, who were all engrossed in their phones, despite the lack of network connection in the area. She pondered whether it would be polite for her to leave without cleaning up, especially since she had prepared the tea. After a moment of contemplation, she decided to take responsibility.