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I sat in the library, focused on my math textbook. The equation stared back at me:
"Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 11 - 3x"
I scribbled notes, erased, and rewrote, but my mind remained foggy.
Just as frustration began to set in, Taro approached me, whispering, "You're applying the wrong formula."
I startled, "Huh? What are you doing here, Taro?"
Taro smiled mischievously." hi mei, Just passing by. Didn't know the honor student struggled with math."
He chuckled, sitting beside me.
"None of your concern," I said, trying to stand.
Taro grasped my hand. "I'm sorry, Mei. I can help you with math. I'm good at it."
I shook off his hand. "I don't need your help."
Taro persisted, following me and grasping my hand again. "Really, I can help. Sincerely."
But Taro added, "You have to help me too."
My guard rose. huh i knew you were up to something"What do you want?
Taro approached me, his expression surprisingly sincere.
"Hey, Mei. I know I was rude yesterday, but I need your help."
I raised an eyebrow, skeptical.
"What makes you think I'd believe you, Taro? You said you'd make my life hell."
Taro's eyes pleaded.
"I know, I was wrong. But please, Mei, hear me out."
"What do you need my help with?" I asked warily.
"We can help each other," Taro proposed. "I'll assist you with math, and you...be my pretend girlfriend."
I scoffed.
"You've gone nuts! Me, your girlfriend? Never."
I turned to walk away, but Taro persisted.
"Outside school, just for one day, please, Mei. My mom's trying to engage me, but I don't want to."
"You told your mom you have a girlfriend?" I asked incredulously.
Taro nodded.
"And you thought of me? Every girl in school likes you. Go ask someone else."
Taro grasped my hand with both of his.
"Please, Mei. I need your help. I promise I'll never argue with you again."
Our eyes met.
"fine,I'll think about it," I said hesitantly.
Taro smiled.
"I'll give you one day. Think carefully. Tomorrow's Friday, and Saturday's the day I need you."
On Friday morning, I arrived early for my morning duty. As I opened the classroom door, I found Taro sitting alone, occupying a seat in the empty room.
"Morning, Mei!" he said with a casual smile.
"Morning," I replied, trying to sound nonchalant.
"Mei, will you help me?" Taro asked, his eyes sparkling with mischief.
I let out a deep sigh. "Fine, I'll help. if its just for one day."
Taro's face lit up. "Really? Thanks, Mei! Only for one day, and then we'll go back to being enemies, okay?" He chuckled.
I narrowed my eyes. "What? "
Taro laughed. "Haha, of course! How can you take my every word so seriously, Mei? You're so gullible."
I rolled my eyes, exasperated. "You're such a jerk, Taro. Hmph."
I shot him a questioning glance. "Is that why you came early? Just to ask me this?"
Taro nodded, grinning. "Yeah, I knew you had duty today, so I figured I'd catch you early. Now that I have my answer, you can focus on your work."
I raised an eyebrow. "That means you're not going to help me?"
Taro smirked. "Absolutely not. Why would I help you? It's your job."
I shook my head, muttering under my breath. "You're really selfish."
I began my duties, trying to ignore Taro's amused gaze.
After school, I was lacing up my shoes when Taro appeared beside me.
"Mei, meet me at 8:30 am tomorrow at Gwangjang Market's Bindae-tteok Alley," he said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
I raised an eyebrow. "Okay."
Taro grinned and took off running towards the school gate.
"Mei, don't be late tomorrow!" he shouted over his shoulder.
I rolled my eyes, smiling despite myself. "Fine, Taro. Just go!"