Title: The Story of How I Was Forced to Swear Never to Be Involved in Ko Kyung-jun's Life Again, Losing My Family, Loved Ones, and Future
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Several years have passed since then.
Today, work at the funeral home is also quite busy. I look up at the Eunpyeong sky, feeling the autumn season about to fade away.
I’m currently working at a funeral home.
I’ve cut off all contact with my mother and have been hiding from that cult, so I haven’t seen her since. Kyung-jun’s father—whom I still keep in touch with regularly—also said he hasn’t heard anything.
Although I was quite anxious when I first moved here, everyone has been so kind that I was able to adjust quickly.
“Oh, are you reading the Basketball Monthly again?”
“Ah, Geum-sul. Are you free right now?”
“Yeah. Want some water?”
“Thank you.”
Geum-sul has always taken care of me like an older brother since I started working here.
“Who’s on the cover this month?”
“It’s NFC.”
“Not bad. You seem to really like Kyung-jun.”
The double-page spread of the magazine features a large photo of the NFC’s players. I gently traced Kyung-jun’s face, and memories came flooding back.
“This Kyung-jun guy is really good, huh?”
“Geum-sul, you know so much because you used to play basketball, right?”
“Yeah. I used to play against this Jong-hun guy back in the day.”
Kyung-jun is still doing well, and I’ve recorded every one of his matches. He’s so cool, I couldn’t help but adore him.
But there was also regret.
I swore I would never be involved with him again, but now I can only wish I hadn’t made that promise.
Every time I remember the feeling of being by his side, my heart aches, but I just act like nothing happened.
“Jong-hun's cool, right? I also like Eun-kang from the Adlers.”
“Ah… Eun-kang…”
“What’s with that reaction? You played against him and you’re not excited?”
“No, it’s more like I’m impressed.”
When we talked like this, the people around us noticed and laughed with hidden meanings.
“Hey, Geum-sul, you’re getting old, aren’t you? Still single, right? Why don’t you two just start dating?”
“Ah, no, I’m the one who got rejected.”
“Really?”
Geum-sul forced a smile. This topic has come up dozens of times, so I’ve gotten used to it by now.
“I already have someone I like.”
“Huh? Really or are you joking?”
“...He’s tall, handsome, and really kind.”
“That’s Geum-sul, isn’t it?”
“No, it’s not like that.”
I lowered my gaze and smiled faintly.
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Not Just A Memory | Ko Kyung-jun
Fanfiction[Ko Kyung-jun x Reader] The story of how I lost everything, my family, loved ones, and even my future. Kyung-jun and I shared a beautiful love for a while. Our relationship was filled with warmth. Everyday, we stay by each other's side, sharing both...
