Chapter 49: Hyung
"Alright, good work. Just write up your book report and hand it in before class ends."
Ha Giyeon accepted a piece of candy and the book report paper from the Reading Club advisor, then found a quiet seat in a secluded corner where he could read in peace. He set down his bag and looked around before heading toward the shelves. The broad expanse of bookshelves was almost deserted. Occasionally, someone sat quietly reading, but just like Son Suhyeon had said, there were very few people here.
‘Is Suhyeon sunbae not here yet?’
He walked between the shelves, peeking around both sides, but Son Suhyeon was nowhere in sight. Figuring they'd run into each other naturally while reading, Giyeon began browsing for a book.
‘I’ll read a novel first, then use the rest of the time for something else.’
He pulled out a novel of decent thickness, then checked out a few more books. He ended up in the section on economics and society. His room was filled only with workbooks—he didn’t own any novels or books on economic history. He picked out a few books on stock investing and job hunting.
Five volumes in total. He figured he’d skim them quickly and check them out.
“Ugh...”
They were heavier than expected. He wobbled under the weight, trying to carry them back toward his seat—when a hand reached out from behind and lifted the thickest one.
Giyeon turned his head.
“...!”
It was Son Suhyeon, casually holding the thick book with one hand. Giyeon, about to greet him with a bright smile, remembered where they were and instead offered a warm grin.