Snow and Ice || 태국

Jungkook-ssi's return

After finals were over, Taehyung diligently switched into competition mode.

The "Ascendance Cup" was a short track speed skating championship organized by Rain City's Winter Sports Administrative Centre and was named after a sports product company named "Ascendance". The level of this competition was not high but as the prize money offered was quite attractive, there were still numerous highly-skilled participants.

Taehyung had signed up for both the 500 meters event and the 1000 meters event but at the present, his focus was the 500 meters event.

"My demand for you is not high. There are two events—proceed to the semi-finals for one of them," Eunji said.

"Coach Jung, I have very high demands for myself."

"Oh?"

"The goal of every contestant on the rink is to become the champion." Taehyung put on a pretentiously profound look on his face. If he stared into a mirror at that very instant, he would realize that he might have been possessed by Jungkook.

Jimin happened to pass by and hear Taehyung's boast. He could not help but to roll his eyes. "Heh, a snail coming in first. Dream on."

Taehyung replied, "What do you mean by this, Jimin? Are you going to bark like a dog if I come in first?"

Jimin straightened his neck and looked at him coldly. "Are you going to bark like a dog if you don't come in first?"

Eunji felt her headache. "Stop it, both of you. First a snail, then a dog. The two of you are turning our speed skating team into a zoo."

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The day of Jungkook's return to Rain City was the day of Taehyung's competition. He dashed off upon getting off the plane. The wheels of his poor luggage were nearly flying off the ground as he rolled it along with him. Even more pitiable than the luggage was Yoongi. Despite not wanting to chase along, he had no choice but to do so. As he closely followed the wind left in Jungkook's wake, the two of them became the most eye-catching duo in the airport.

After getting on a taxi with much difficulty, Jungkook stated RCU's address as the destination; the Ascendance Cup was held at RCU's ice stadium. Then, he proceeded to beseech the driver repeatedly, "Sir, please hurry, thank you."

The driver was annoyed. "Stop rushing me. Why are you youngsters so impatient—what major issue could you possibly face?"

Yoongi said, "Sir, his wife is about to give birth. Please hurry."

The driver looked at them through his rear-view mirror. "Do you take me for an idiot? Why are you going to school if his wife is about to give birth?"

"He's giving birth in the school hospital."

"..." The driver stepped on the gas and lamented, "Youngsters these days are way too incredible."

Thanks to Yoongi, the driver discussed the topic of babies with Jungkook throughout the entire trip. This caused him to be utterly speechless. Towards the end, when he closed his eyes, he could immediately visualize Taehyung with an adorable baby in his arms.

Pfft, he could not help but burst into laughter.

Yoongi silently shifted to the side, away from Jungkook-ssi.

After finally reaching RCU, Jungkook leaped down from the car and sprinted off, leaving Yoongi to slowly haul down their luggage and pay the taxi fare. After doing so, with one giant luggage in each hand, Yoongi stood in the chilly wind and mourned for a moment before trudging his way back.

......

On the coaches' stand, Eunji observed the athletes on the rink warm up as she chatted with people next to her. She turned her head and suddenly saw Jungkook, getting a huge shock. "Why are you here?"