.  The large space was buzzing with students picking up the balls and cleaning up the courts. Those who were at the second-floor spectator zone were already downstairs on the first floor. Wandering through the students for quite a while, I barely found Class 1-8 and walked close to my classmates.

  Our principal, who just stepped onto the stage, announced the result of Sports Day.

  “Class 3-4, 2-5, and 1-1, please come up to the stage.”


  Ah, just as we expected. Having that thought in mind, I clapped my hands apathetically.

  Among the three students lining in front of the principal, Eun Hyung’s red hair stood forth by far. Even though they were the final winners in each grade, we still had to award the semifinal winners and the best cheerleading class. Once the principal announced the next prizewinners, our class applauded in delight.

  “Class 3-8, 2-1, and 1-8, please come up to the stage.”


  “Yay!”


  Before going up to the stage, Yoon Jung In turned around and gestured a sign of victory to us while throwing his fist in the air. Running hurriedly toward the front, he nearly tripped on the steps to the stage.

  When the principal finished giving the last award to the best cheerleading class, we finalized all the events and ceremonies on Sports Day. All the students in the gym turned around to leave the space one after another.

  Watching the seniors stepping outside the door first, other kids began to vent their complaints.