TN: Thank you for reading. Starting from the next chapter, we will meet grown up version of these characters. Their childhood was tough but because of it they were able to appreciate each other.
When I opened my eyes the next day, Pork Belly wasn't there at my side. According to my mom, he left very early in the morning. Instead of goodbye, he left a note on my desk.
Somehow.. I thought we became close after talking all day yesterday but it all felt like a dream after I waking up with a note. When I looked at the note that was left on my desk, I felt odd.
And when I finally had the courage to open the note, it made my dream all the more refreshing. By the way, Pork Belly's hand writing sucked.
"Kekek…Pork Belly you.."
As I read his note that contained various notations, my mood improved greatly that it almost made me cry. I pocketed the note and headed to school earlier than normal.
When in school, I sat and chatted with Min-June who came early as well. When I saw Yun-Su walking into the classroom I smiled at him brightly.
Yun-Su stopped abruptly when he saw me but soon he collected himself. He greeted me as he walked pass me like it was any other day.
"Lee Yun-Su."
I called Yun-Su's full name before he had the chance to fully sit, so he stood back up again with his bag still on. He looked back at me.
"What's up?"
"I have something to give you."
"What is it?"
I smiled brightly up at him as I yelled loudly with my right fist gripped tight at my side.
"Eat this you mother f***er!!"
Did someone say, 'if the ending is good, then everything is good'? However, in my case, the ending wasn't that good.
Even against my super punch, Yun-Su's nose did not break. There was a slight nose bleed but that was it. Because of me initiating a fight for the second time, I was once again brought to the guidance center and had to write a letter of apology. Of course, the teacher enforced an extra punishment by beating me with one of his so called "punishment stick".
Addition to that, my parents had to come and get me which ended with more beating when they brought me home. I felt like I received my entire life's worth of beating that day.
However the condition of my body, my mind was surprisingly excited. The feeling even made me feel okay with not revealing the truth about what Yun-Su did when our homeroom teacher asked me why I punched him.
To tell you the truth, I don't know why I did not rat Yun-Su out. One thing for sure, though, is that I did not cover for him of kindness of my heart.
Not ratting him out, somehow, made me feel much superior and mature then Yun-Su.
When I returned to the classroom after getting beaten by my teacher, Yun-Su stared at me with eyes full of shock, displeasure, and panic. I was able to return his gaze with an easy smile, maybe because I broke down the wall (metaphoric) that was unimaginable for me to even think about climbing.
To me, Yun-Su was a biggest and oldest tree that had all the wisdom in the world. That is one of the reasons why I was questioning his motive rather than feeling betrayed when I learned what he did to my painting. Rather than getting angry at Yun-Su for doing something wrong, I was quick to blame myself for causing Yun-Su to do what he did In my mind, Yun-Su was someone solid and perfect like the tree and like the wall.
Even though I couldn't break that bastard's (Yun-Su's) nose, breaking down the influence (the wall) that Yun-Su built in me was life changing.
Through the broken wall, I saw infinite possibilities.
Even if it is true that I am not the greatest being in the world, I had potential to be a better person. I needn’t limit myself to a wall.
Though most things turned for the better, the one-day friend who helped me through the turmoil was not here with me. And for long time after that, I could not find him.
I waited for Pork Belly to write me a letter, but he didn't. Time passed and my memory of him faded.
Only thing that I had of him was the note with his illegible handwriting.
'Be espacially gled tat your bro is handing you this teknique.'
How to break nose:
Put on pleasant exprassion. Don't reveal your true face, hid it well!!! Grip your hand into a fist, tightly. It is importent to protrud the finger joint of your middle finger slightly. With a vary VARY loud voice, curse. Make sure that your opponent is distracted. When the basterd is out, hit between the brow and the middle of the nose. Make sure you hit that point exactly! If you feil than wait until he fall and try again. Use your elbowe this time.*Explanation*
'Be especially glad that your bro is handing you this technique.'
How to break a nose:
Put on a pleasant expression. Do not reveal your true face, hide it well!!! Grip your hand into a tight fist. It is important to protrude the finger joint of your middle finger out slightly. Curse with a very very loud voice. Make sure that your opponent is distracted. When the bastard is out of it, hit between the brow and the middle of the nose. Make sure you hit that point exactly! If you fail then wait until he falls and try again. Use your elbow this time.