Chapter 9

"I can't believe I lost!" JaeHwa grumbled to himself, carrying a heavy bag towards the orphanage again.

According to Hayoon, even if Kwan was the biggest earner after painting the most beautiful bird he had ever seen, it wouldn't be right not to buy ice cream for the other little ones too.

So, he carefully asked Mrs. Jung to let them buy for everyone, even writing down the flavors that each one liked best.

And that's how JaeHwa got the task of going to the nearby market to buy everything. He wasn't upset, even if his drawing was even better than the other two's, but the lightness he felt in himself, just for spending such a good afternoon next to Hayoon and his new little friend, was gratifying.

"I went back." JaeHwa shouted from the beginning of the cafeteria. Everyone was already organized and seated, just waiting for the ice cream they would win.

"You are making their day." the coordinator spoke,