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The day that I hoped would not arrive ended up arriving.
The written exam.
What did those who didn't study at all and those who studied very hard have in common?
They both wished for the exam to come quickly.
But, those who studied half-heartedly would wish for the exam not to come. It was because they hadn’t completely given up, but they also hadn’t studied enough to be satisfied. That was exactly how I felt. My anxiety didn't fade away even as I received the exam instructions and headed to the designated exam room.
Thump.
Someone hit me in the back of the head. I turned my head to confirm who it was, and I found In-Ah was looking at me with a mischievous smile.
"What are you doing?"
"The back of your head is just asking to be hit."
"..."
I was so utterly dumbfounded I couldn’t help but stare at her with my mouth closed. In-Ah smiled playfully and then said, "You look really nervous. Didn't study much, huh?"
"Nervous? Not at all."
"Pretending to be tough, huh? Anyone can see that you’re nervous!" In-Ah said while patting my back.
It seemed like I looked nervous.
Honestly, I was a little nervous. This exam was critical since my bet with Ha-Yeon was at stake. I still didn’t understand why I made such a bet.
In-Ah fixed her gaze on the notebook she held in her left hand.
“So, how was your studying? Did you study a lot?"
"I just... studied as much as the others did."
Honestly, I didn't think I studied as much as the others. I was short on time for this exam, and I also lacked motivation. In-Ah glanced at me as if she couldn't believe what I said.
"You always say that and do well."
"This time, I’m seriously screwed."
"Screw… Is it that bad?"
"Yeah. How about you?"
I felt crippling depression, so I decided to change the topic. In-Ah seemed to contemplate for a moment.
"...I studied hard,...
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