Please, Go Out With Me!

Chapter 18

Lim Dae-han naturally grabbed a taxi from the front gate. We could go there by bus, but it seemed to be a habit. Nonetheless, the taxi was cooler than the bus packed with people my age. A brisk breeze blew lightly. I leaned back pleasantly as my body stretched. Outside, the scorching sun strove valiantly to hide its knowledge.

In the taxi, Lim Dae-han asked.

"What would you like to eat?"

"It's hot, so let's eat something cool."

"What is it?"

"Oh... Cold noodles or buckwheat noodles, or something like that."

"Let's eat buckwheat noodles."

"Okay."

I held the wallet in my pocket. I thought I needed to get the cash out as soon as I got off. However, as soon as we arrived in the downtown area, Lim Dae-han held out his card. I put up with that for now because it's ludicrous to suggest that I pay and you pay in the taxi. I can pay for the meal. After all, I had nowhere to spend money.

We arrived at the downtown area's entrance. Because our school had a tendency to take exams late, we were the only students in the downtown area. The others are merely people who look like they're in college.

Several students greeted Lim Dae-han on the way. There were both boys and girls present. 'Hello, Dae-han oppa.' 'Hello, Brother.' and 'Hello, Dae-han.' Lim Dae-han said not to say hello because it makes him feel embarrassed. I chuckled at the scene, and every time I laughed, Dae-han asked as to what I was laughing about, so I kept my lips sealed.

We arrived at a buckwheat noodle restaurant on the corner of the downtown area. They sold everything, including pork cutlet, rice with toppings, and sushi. Of course, Lim Dae-han ordered all of it. The table for four people to sit was full. Lim Dae-han naturally put a spoon and chopsticks in front of me. The food was brought out one at a time, and it didn't take long.

I put a pork cutlet on his bowl today as well while admiring the healthy and well-eating Lim Dae-han. Lim Dae-han, who had been chewing thoroughly, suddenly opened his eyes.

"..."

"Eat a lot."

I said it kindly. Lim Dae-han sucked in strands of buckwheat noodles hanging from his lips. I turned my attention from the sensation of being detached.

I couldn't take it once I started paying attention. I trembled, unlike Lim Dae-han, who sits across from each other and eats well. I had no appetite. Clearly, the food in front of me was delicious, the air conditioner was blowing on a summer day, and the exam went well.

I have all these reasons...

"Aren't you eating?"

I thought it was because of Lim Dae-han.

"Why do you think so?"

I came to my senses after hearing Dae-han's words. I was staring at him with my arms folded in front of where I was eating.

"Ah."

Lim Dae-han frowned as I responded briefly. But even for a brief while, the gaze that seemed to flow at me had lost its intensity and was falling slowly.

"..."

"...What's the matter?"

I asked Lim Dae-han with my head tilted. Lim Dae-han widened his eyes while watching the food. When our eyes met, he dropped it again. The unusual appearance bothered me. I clutched to the table's edge and leaned in a little more.

"What's wrong? Is something wrong?"

"..."

.

"Tell me. What's wrong with you?"