Her mother, busy with dinner preparations, looks up and gives Seul-ki a concerned look, noticing her damp and stained clothes.Seul-ki quickly makes her way to her room, the dampness of her clothes a discomfort she's eager to shed. She opens her wardrobe, selecting a fresh set of clothes—a simple blouse and a pair of trousers suitable for kitchen work. She changes out of her damp attire, the fabric sticking to her skin as she peels it away. With a sigh of relief, she slips into the dry clothes, feeling a sense of normalcy return.Seul-ki steps out of her room, the feel of the dry clothes a small comfort against her skin. She makes her way back to the kitchen, the sounds of chopping and the scent of cooking food growing stronger as she approaches. Her mother, engrossed in her tasks, glances up as Seul-ki enters, a silent question in her eyes.After a long day, Seul-ki helps her mother finish the dinner preparations, setting the table for the Han family and ensuring everything is in order. Once the family has begun their meal, she excuses herself, retreating to the sanctuary of her room.Seul-ki, having excused herself from the dinner table, retreats to the solitude of her room. She gently closes the door behind her, a soft click echoing in the quiet space. The room, modest yet comfortable, offers a respite from the day's trials. She moves to her bed, the sheets neatly made from earlier, and sits down, her body sinking into the soft mattress.Two weeks pass, and the academic year nears its conclusion. Seul-ki spends her days immersed in study, the upcoming final exams demanding her full attention. She revisits her notes, flipping through the pages filled with her neat handwriting. The textbooks, now free of stains, are her constant companions, their pages worn from frequent use.Seul-ki divides her time between the library and her room, the quiet spaces conducive to her focused study. She sips on warm tea as she reviews her physics notes, the concepts of force and motion becoming clearer with each passing hour. In the evenings, she joins her mother and the other staffs in the kitchen, the familiar routine offering a welcome break from her academic pursuits.Seul-ki finishes her breakfast, the familiar flavors of the cooking a comforting start to the day. She rises from the table, thanking everyone for the meal before heading to her room to gather her school materials. With her bag slung over her shoulder, she exits the Han family residence, the morning sun casting a warm glow on the estate.The morning air is crisp as Seul-ki steps outside, the sun casting a golden hue over the Han family estate. She walks briskly towards the bus stop, her school bag filled with textbooks and study notes. The bus arrives promptly, and she boards, finding a seat among the other students heading to school for their exams.The bus trundles along the familiar route, stopping occasionally to pick up more students. Seul-ki gazes out the window, the cityscape a backdrop to her reflective thoughts. As the bus approaches the school, she gathers her belongings and makes her way to the exit, ready to face the day's challenges.The bus pulls up to the school entrance, the familiar sight of the grand building welcoming the students. Seul-ki joins the stream of her peers as they disembark, the atmosphere buzzing with the anticipation of the upcoming exams. She walks through the school gates, her gaze focused on the path ahead.
Seul-ki makes her way through the bustling school corridors, her steps determined as she heads towards her classroom. The hallways echo with the chatter of students, some discussing the exams, others making last-minute study efforts. She reaches her classroom and pauses at the entrance, scanning the room for her assigned seat.Seul-ki enters the classroom, her eyes quickly adjusting to the indoor lighting. She navigates through the maze of desks, her gaze landing on a name tag placed neatly on a desk near the front—her assigned seat. She moves towards it, the chair scraping slightly against the floor as she pulls it out and takes a seat. Her bag lands on the desk with a soft thud, and she begins to organize her study materials in preparation for the exams.Seul-ki arranges her pens and pencils, aligning them neatly next to her notebook. She unfolds the exam schedule she had picked up from the school office earlier, scanning the list of subjects and their corresponding times and rooms. With a deep breath, she mentally prepares herself for the rigorous day ahead, her focus unwavering despite the low hum of conversation around her.As the classroom fills with students, the chatter gradually subsides, replaced by the rustling of papers and the soft tapping of pens against notebooks. The clock on the wall ticks forward, signaling the imminent start of the exams. At the stroke of the hour, a teacher enters the room, carrying a stack of exam booklets.The teacher, known for her strict adherence to punctuality, stands at the front of the classroom. She places the exam booklets on her desk with a measured thud, her gaze sweeping across the room. "Good morning, students," she greets, her voice firm yet fair. "Please ensure you are seated at your assigned desks. Once I begin distribution, there will be no switching of seats."The teacher begins to distribute the exam booklets, starting with the first row. Seul-ki watches as the students in front of her receive their booklets, their faces a mix of concentration and anticipation. The sound of shuffling papers fills the room as each student takes a booklet and a sheet of scratch paper from the stack.The teacher moves down the aisle, her hand extended with a stack of exam booklets. Seul-ki's row is next. She sits poised, her hands folded on her desk, waiting for her turn to receive the booklet. As the teacher approaches, Seul-ki reaches out, her fingers brushing the cool, crisp paper of the booklet. She takes one and a sheet of scratch paper, offering a polite nod of thanks to the teacher.The exam booklet lies open on Seul-ki's desk, the neatly typed questions awaiting her responses. She takes a moment to read through the first page, her eyes scanning the lines of text. The questions cover a range of topics, a testament to the comprehensive curriculum of the school year.Seul-ki picks up her pen, the tip hovering over the blank spaces of the exam booklet. With a deep breath, she begins to write, her handwriting neat and precise as she fills in the first answer. She moves through the questions methodically, her mind drawing on the knowledge she has accumulated over the year.Seul-ki's pen glides across the page, her handwriting steady as she completes the last question on the first page. She takes a moment to review her answers, her eyes scanning the lines of text she has written. Satisfied with her work, she turns the page, ready to tackle the next set of challenges the exam presents.