But the reality of the situation has just hit them hard. They had a body not just any of Jimin's, their enemy finally swears that of jisoo.
—This means that the person who sent us this message wanted us to find Jimin.
Minho who made a simple and quick conclusion.
Luckily I didn't come alone.
—We have to call the police,said Jihye, his voice trembling.
No one was surprised that she proposed that, she was a coward.
—No! I said. - If we call the police, they will accuse us of forcing the entrance to the school. We're going to be in big trouble.
And he was totally right
—Minho is right, added Jisoo. - We should leave now and act as if we hadn't seen anything.
Minho and Jisoo on the same wavelength no one was surprised
She is a good follower.
— Act as if we hadn't seen anything? Eunji repeated incredulously. - She's dead, Jisoo. We can't just leave and pretend that nothing happened. I'm not even surprised that you both propose that.
Eunji was the kind of person who annoyed Jisoo.
—And what are we supposed to do? Jisoo replied. - What do you have to offer us? Are we listening to you, or do you want us all to end up in police custody?
Daehyun no longer spoke and Minho was lost in his thoughts.
So Eunji listens to us. And here Jihye bursts into sobs, I would like to know if she cries because we risk getting into trouble or for her cousin.
It was the question that had Minho's attention
— I don't want to go to jail!
—Anyway, she died, said Daehyun, who had remained silent. - What is the importance of calling the police today or tomorrow?
Daehyun was there at the right time to decide. And given the reaction of the others, they approved of Daehyun's words
A heavy silence settled as everyone measured the seriousness of the situation.
—Well, Eunji finally said, his voice resolved. - You may be right. Let's leave here before someone finds us. We will let you know later.
Jisoo was frustrated that Eunji made the final decision. She was ulcerated.
She really thinks we were going to listen to her if she wanted us to call the police. This girl is undrinkable.
The streets were still deserted as the members of the SO dispersed, each taking a different path to return home. The darkness of the night seemed more oppressive than before, and silence weighed heavily on their shoulders. Their thoughts were cluttered by what they had seen, and the feeling of guilt was only growing.
Jihye walked quickly, throwing nervous glances around her. Every shadow seemed to hide a threat, every noise startled her. She knew she could never forget that night, the image of Jimin lying on the floor haunting her mind. She tightened her arms around her chest, trying to reassure herself.
Sorry Jimin
—We should have called the police,she whispers.
Minho, for his part, was heading home trying to keep a detached air, but in reality he was frustrated that he might have fallen into a trap. He didn't feel any particular emotion, for having left a body behind him and he doesn't care. He returns home promising to find the anonymous and to take care of his case very personally.
Jisoo, true to herself, advanced with a slow step, an indifferent expression on her face. For her, they had done nothing wrong. They had simply discovered a body, and there was no reason to panic. Crossing the threshold of her house, she shrugs her shoulders, as if what had just happened did not concern her.
Daehyun, for his part, tried to chase the horror of his mind through humor. But even if he could not escape reality. He had supported Minho's idea because he understood that this was what he wanted. When he entered his house, he tries to joke with himself to ease the tension.
—Well, Daehyun, you got into a hell of a mess this time. Maybe tomorrow, you will wake up and all this will be just a bad dream.
On Eunji's side, she walked with a determined step, she was bubbling with indignation. For her, they should have called the police immediately. But as always, she knows how to let others control. Eunji promises to confront his friends the next day.
The next morning, the students found themselves at school, their faces marked by insomnia and anguish. But Minho's
The atmosphere was strangely calm, but a rumor quickly spread among the students.
Jisoo, Eunji, Daehyun and Jihye met near their cashiers, trying to behave normally despite a palpable tension.
—Did you hear?, asked a student as he approached them, visibly excited. - The technical team found a body in the library this morning.
Their hearts stopped for a moment, but they took quite quickly.
—A body?, exclaimed Jisoo playing the game. - Who is it?
—It's Jimin, replied the student. - It's so horrible.
They exchanged furtive glances, in order to capture the emotions between them.
Honestly, Minho felt that having a secret in common with these four could be a wound.
They went to the classroom, where the whispers and discussions continued. Mr. Park, their head teacher, entered the room, his face grave. He waited for silence to set in before speaking.
—My dear students, he began in a solemn voice. - I'm sure you heard the news. Our friend Jimin Lee was found dead this morning in the library. The police are investigating, and I ask you to cooperate fully with them. If you have information, do not hesitate to share it.
A whisper of horror ran through the room and the students exchanged worried glances. They remained silent, their thoughts swirling.
—We are going to do a minute of silence in memory of Jimin Lee, announced Mr. Park - and I encourage you to talk to an adult if you need emotional support.
During the minute of silence, the members of the So struggled to remain calm. Their emotions were alive: fear, guilt and confusion mixed in an infernal whirlwind.
Once the minute of silence was over, the members of the BE slipped away from the class to find themselves in an isolated corner of the school.
—We can't go on like this, says Eunji in a firm voice. - We have to talk to Mr. Park
—You're crazy,Daehyun exclaimed, his eyes wide with terror. —You want us all to be arrested, have you forgotten that we fled?" If we go to see the teacher now, they will ask us why we spoke last night. That would simply mean that we are guilty!
—Daehyun is right,added Jihye, squeezing his arms.-Imagine the scandal for our parents if we learned that we found a body and more we didn't call the police
Minho had trouble understanding Jihye's reactions.
We still talk about his cousin, unless, no, I'm thinking too much, it must be hunger, that's all.
—So, what are we doing? Minho asked behind his mask of indifference.-We keep silent and hope that no one discovers the truth?
Eunji, exasperated, turned to them. - I told you to call the police. We should never have listened to Jisoo and Minho
We should never have listened to Us, as if I had forced him to listen to us, anything.
Jisoo took a lot on especially when it was Eunji but for how long.
Meanwhile, in the teachers' room, a lively discussion was taking place. Mr. Park, looking serious, explained the situation to his colleagues.
—The police are on their way, he announced. —They must question all the students and staff. This is a very delicate situation, and we need to make sure everything goes well.
Ms. Lee, a literature teacher, nodded with concern. - The students are in shock. We must support them, but also cooperate fully with the investigation.
—And above all we must avoid creating panic, added Mr. Kim, the science teacher.-They need to know that they can count on us
A siren sound was heard outside, signaling the arrival of the police. The teachers looked at each other, aware of the seriousness of the situation.
Han soo-jin, chief inspector, got out of the police car with a determined expression. Upon entering the school, she was welcomed by Mr. Park
—Good morning, Inspector Han, he said, greeting her.
—Thank you for coming so quickly
—We will do our best to find out what happened,replied Mrs. Han, his eyes scrutinizing the surroundings carefully.-Can you lead me to the crime scene?
—Of course, follow me,replied Mr. Park
As they headed to the library, Han did not suspect that she would find herself in a delicate affair that could shake the country.