Currently, Yura is a third year high school student, who wants to study abroad in Korea. She attends school daily on weekdays and attend a half day course of Korean class on the weekends in a university. There was still five more months until Yura graduates.

Today, which is Saturday, Yura has attended her Korean class as usual. However, on her way back home as rays of evening sunbeam shown on the blooming summer flowers, she met a teacher from school at the university campus. He was no other than Mr. Jaemun, a Korean who have came to teach in her country due to cultural interest. He was the art teacher who had received a fine art degree and decided to explore the life of having a job. He was known for his refined personality, he have a perfect balance between seriously mysterious and quirky. Everyone likes him as he is not only good with his job but also have a pure heart.

" OH Yura?!"

" Woah ... Hello Mr. Jaemun."

" I heard that you take Korean class, was it here?"

" Yes! Oh right... it's so unexpected to see you here"

" Well, my cousin happens to work in Korean language department building, and I am meeting him. Wait it's already getting late, will your parents pick you up?"

Jaemun explained as he was amused by Yura's interest and determination to study. He was astonished by how Yura spends her weekends on Korean class to torture her brain.

" I am riding a tuk-tuk(a mean of transportation), it's not that late though, it's just 4:30 pm"

" Well, it is for me! Anyways get home safe! I'll get going now bye"

Yura greeted goodbye and went on her way to the booked tuk tuk to ride back home.

Actually, Yura had had a crush on her art teacher since his arrival a year ago. Not just her. A few other girls are also attracted to him, not seriously, though. Unfortunately, she had given up her day dreaming since a few months back. Seeing Mr Jaemun as a partner was not suitable. How can a 16 years old student be attracted to her 24 years old teacher?

While Yura went home, Jaemun met his cousin and was asked to attend a sevice activity in another province every weekend for 1 month in his cousin's stead. He didn't like the idea because he was told that he has to work without getting compensation, but also live with strangers. This means that he will have to take his whole free time on the weekends to attend the activity. How ridiculous was that?

The next day, Yura was told that her Korean classes are reaching an end in two weeks' time. The exam will be then, since Yura is currently studying at the highest level. Once she finishes, there won't be more classes for her. However, the problem is that she can not pause Korean for the next five months' time because she might forget her Koreans. She was required to know Korean in order to study abroad, but having a long pause for 5 months or even longer might lessen her Korean speaking abilities.

Like god had showed his mercy, Yura met Mr. Jaemun on her way home agian. This time, due to desperation and frustration, Yura directly asked Mr.Jaemun to be her practicing partner for the time being.

"Teacher! Can you be my Korean practicing partner for the time being?"

"Ehh? is the class not available?"

" No, they won't open a higher level after 2 weeks! But I need to continuously practice in order to be fluent. If there is a long pause, it might negatively affect my koreans"

" I see. Hmm...," Mr.Jaemun paused, " studying online would be quite hard compared to an on-site practice. Moreover, having a real life conversation would make higher improvements. Okkk sure!"

Jaemun exclaimed as he felt like teaching would be better than spending boring time at home. Moreover, he could also use this as an excuse to refuse his cousin's request.

" Is there any amount of payment you would like to request?" Yura asked nervously.

" Well, since you are giving me extra work, why don't you pay for my dinner everyday?" Mr.Jaemun suggested jokingly.

" Ook! I can do that " Yura exclaimed.

"Ehh? Really ?! I was joking. "

" No it is fine! I insist!"

After that, the two always got together every evening to practice conversations. Jaemun would provide Yura with questions, lesson notes, phrases and listening activities. After the exam that was held two weeks after was completed, Yura received her korean certificate. Now, she had planned to prepare to take the TOPIK exam.

" If you want to study abroad in Korea, you must take TOPIK." Mr.Jaemun suggested

" But... Right.... I should" Yura signed.

That's was how the Yura came to prepare for the TOPIK, with the help of Mr.Jaemun.

Day by day, the two would meet up at a quiet cafe farway from the school and practice Korean. As they spent more time with each other, they became closer and closer. Moreover, they even understood each other better, especially each other's past.

"Are you planning to travel agian?" Yura asked as she was busy completing her exercise

" Well..."

" ?? " Yura looked at Mr.Jaemun with a curious expression while he was looking out the window trying to find the right answer to give Yura.

" Maybe I'm going back home..."

" Will you teach art in Korea?"

" Probably not."

" Then what are you plan -"

" No more questions related to my life. Let me check how you are doing?"

After that, an awkward silence hazed between the two until Mr.Jaemun broke the silence with a "Well done! You almost got everything right. "

As the lesson continued, Yura told herself how stupid she was to suddenly cross the line. It was so embarrassing for her to acquire his privacy.

[1 month later]

Due to a more convenient communication, Yura and Mr.Jaemun exchanged their phone numbers.

" Hello, Teacher?" Yura spoke over the phone.

" Yura! What's wrong?"

" I would like to skip today's session as I am going back home due to things that came up."

" Oh ok. I heard that you have asked for absent permission for the whole day. I hope things are ok!"

" Hahah....Hahaha!" Yura laughed over the phone, " ...good .. bye..". Yura greeted as every word was accompanied by a laugh.

" What's so funny?"

The phone line ended there and Jaemun's curiosity was left unanswered.

During the lunch break, as Jaemun was walking pass Yura's classroom, he accidentally heard the conversation that was held in the classroom and paused on his tracks.

" I thought she would stay this year. it's the last year which we study together."

" It's always like this, we never get to surprise her..... "

" She has to go celebrate with her family"

" she doesn't live with her parents?"

" Nah, she lives with her aunt."

" Ohh I didn't know that...."

" Let's keep Yura's birthday to the other side and talk about our exams instead..."

The conversation began to fade in Jaemun's head as his thoughts grew louder. He was thinking of how embarrassing he was, making the situation as if a major crisis had happened to Yura. Turns out it was her birthday. He never knew that she had this routine of asking permission to visit her hometown on her birthday.

On the other hand, Yura had visited her parents, who currently stays in another province due to their job as seafood sellers and her grandparents. She had been enjoying her time and had left via train with her aunt to return back to the city. She had always promised to visit on her birthday because she knew that after going abroad, she would have less time to spend with herfamilys. Yura had already discussed her future with her parents, and they supported her; she was happy, and so were they.

The day after Yura's birthday.

" I didn't know that you took a leave because of your birthday"

" Yess...kkkk... And you thought something serious happened...kkkk"

" It's not funny....." Jaemun said in a low voice as he closed his eyes and crossed his hands.

" OK...kkk... I am going to stop now"

As the laughter died down, Jaemun continued his current tutor. Jaemun had throughly prepared Yura for the TOPIK exam that will take place in two months' time.

As time passed, the two felt closer, so it's possible that they see each other as friends, but who knows? On gloomy days, the other person alway talks about what is in their heart to the other person. In other words, they became each other listener, but only about topics that are within the school category.

On a day, Yura would complain about her math scores and Jaemun listens to her, while on some other days Jaemun would rent about how the teachers forced him to drink beer, but called him a loser because he refused and Yura listens. Soon, seeing each other every day became such a routine that skipping a session would make both of them feel empty. It's as if they had to meet, whether to talk, to rent, to listen or to study.

Two months flown by, and Yura had her TOPIK exam. She was nervous because she and Jaemun had prepared a lot for this exam.

Before entering the exam room, Yura checked her phone again in case Jaemun had sent her an encouraging message. She had been checking her phone almost ten times, which two was a notification from her families, wishing her good luck.

Yura somehow felt disappointed, although she was confused herself as to why. However, as soon as she saw Jaemun waving at her from the entry of the exam building, a smile lit on her face. Yura smiled at Jaemun and threw small waves at Jaemun.

After the exam was over, Jaemun had brought Yura to a noodle restaurant to celebrate her for her hard work.

" It's getting really cold nowadays, so I brought you to this noodle place. Their food is tasty, and the place is also hygienic -"

" The results are not out though, what if I fail?" Yura groaned as she looked at the evening city outside the window and continued," it was really hard ..." Yura let out a soft cry.

"You tried your best, didn't you?"

" Yes..."

" Then it's worth celebrating. Not many high-schoolers take the TOPIK level you took," Jaemun tries to consult her as the waiter brings the noodles, " let's eat first and then think about the exam. You need to warm up."

" Well... I guess I should really eat first..." Yura said and took a bite as an exclaim followed, " It's really delicious!! ... Wait. How much does this cost?"

" It's fine! It's on me today, I'm not your teacher for today, so I'll pay for the bills, " Jaemun replied as he immersed himself with the taste of the food.

Unknowingly, Yura was startled by his remarks. She wasn't sure whether she was having butterflies due to the taste of the food or whether any sort of feelings started to develop in her. She tried to eliminate the second thought out of her head as she knew that she would only hurt herself from going down that path. However, a part of her was excited and confident in this possibility, which she felt guilty of.