- Chapter 5 -

"So who do you want for your mentor then?"

Jiyong browsed the classroom.

"Her.."

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The entire class widened their eyes.  And Suzy's jaws dropped. 

"What..? Taeyeon??"

Hearing her name, Taeyeon lifted her head and found the entire class watching her.

"Jiyong-shi, I guess you are too new here... so..." Suzy tried to change his mind, but she failed.

Jiyong turned to Mr Cho, and insisted.

"She will be my mentor."

Mr Cho had no choice, but to grant his wish once again.

"Well, Taeyeon.. seems like we have to entrust wuri Jiyong to you."

Taeyeon's brows raised, "Wae..??" 

Mr Cho looked at her, let out a sigh of encouragement, "Just try your best."

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After the morning classes ended, everyone left for their noon break. Taeyeon took her time to pack her books when she felt a pair of eyes watching her.

There, that face again. Arrogant. Confident. Smirk.

The class was left with just the two of them.

Taeyeon took her bag, and stood up.

As she walked out from the class, she felt Jiyong walking along with her.

She stopped her feet.

"I might be your mentor, but that doesn't mean you have to follow me around."

Expecting a response in words, all Taeyeon got was a small laugh from him.

"What's so funny?" she asked.

Jiyong looked up and adjusted his sight to keep the same eye level with Taeyeon.

With the smug-like face of his once again, 

"Everyone took this route. Who says I'm following you??"

Taeyeon's brows tightened, "What is