Amusement Park 1

It’s a matter of just over two months.

Han Seoyeon recalled the various events she had experienced.

Two terrorist attacks.

Monster Wave.

Raiding the Firefly Group.

Significant events that couldn’t be easily filtered out.

While some parts followed the original story, there were just as many parts that deviated from it.

One by one, experiences that even a decent young professional hunter wouldn’t have gone through.

Han Seoyeon had gone through all of them.

Now it’s time to catch her breath.

Daily life settled around Han Seoyeon.

Peace flowed.

In the end, Han Seoyeon wasn’t expelled or anything like that.

Even if it was just playing the clown, they said it was enough in terms of volunteer work.

Lee Yong-hyun quit being a professor.

The engagement was naturally cancelled.

Han Joon-hyuk remained silent.

Whether it’s because he’s keeping his promise obediently or if he has other intentions, it’s unknown.

The next event, the Hero Festival which serves as the final exam, is approaching.

However, with Lee Ha-yul becoming unexpectedly friendly, it’s uncertain how the Hero Festival will unfold.

It’s impossible to predict a changed future.

In that sense, Han Seoyeon decided to alternate between appropriate effort and rest in an ordinary manner.

“…Your sword skills have improved compared to before.”

“Ahem! It’s the result of hard work!”

Honing her sword skills with Michaela.

“Um, do I really have to wear this outfit…?”

“Light clothing is the basis of working out!”

Exercising with Baek Da-eun.

“Sister, teach me this problem.”

“There’s no way you can’t solve a problem of this level, right?”

“I thought it would be faster to ask you!”

“…Is that so.”

Studying with Han Suho, and sometimes indulging her whims.

That was her daily life.

What’s the happiest moment for parents?

Of course, it’s when their child is happy.

In that sense, Baek Kang-hyuk has been unable to contain his joy recently.

It’s because his daughter, Baek Da-eun, has been happy.

Baek Kang-hyuk has never forced his daughter to make friends.

Because people can live sufficiently happy lives without friends.

However, generally, children often play with friends.

Not training by their parents’ side.

Baek Da-eun was a mature daughter.

After suffering hardships due to her inadequate parents’ carelessness when she was young, she focused on ability training rather than playing with dolls or house like other children her age.

Her skill was just below that of a professional hunter.

No, it was even beyond that.

As a parent, Baek Kang-hyuk was somewhat concerned about this.

It seemed like his child wasn’t enjoying happiness due to her parents’ mistakes.

Even as her grade changed, his daughter was still alone.

There were only occasional followers like a pack of wolves.

It was the same even after entering the Hunter Academy.

It was on one such day.

When a terrorist attack occurred at the Hunter Academy.

Not in the main Academy building, but in a remote hunting ground.

Due to information confusion, the hunters’ response was delayed.

And as if it were natural, his daughter stepped forward.

To protect the weak.

As a result, she was put in mortal danger.

When he first heard the news, Baek Kang-hyuk was overwhelmed with the urge to kill all those so-called terrorists.

He felt nothing but hatred for those military types.

How incompetent could they be, holding back the peaceful era!

Fortunately, his daughter was safe.

Thanks to the heroic dedication of a brave young girl.

A young girl did what parents couldn’t do.

So, Baek Kang-hyuk always lived with gratitude towards the girl.

“Hehe.”

He vowed to repay her someday.

That’s what Baek Kang-hyuk promised.

“Finally, our daughter has a friend…!”

That benefactor has now become his daughter’s friend.

It’s the first friend his daughter has made.

A life without friends might be comfortable in its own way.

But Baek Kang-hyuk wanted his daughter to experience the joy of being with friends as well.

“To think it’s our princess’s first friend. As a parent, I can’t just sit back and watch…”

Baek Kang-hyuk clenched his fist.

If his wife saw this, she’d scold him for being overly sentimental, but he didn’t care.

Baek Kang-hyuk researched and researched again.

How young people these days have fun.

“Da-eun.”

“Did you call me, Father?”

Then, while training with his daughter, he casually brought it up.

He handed over two tickets.

“…What’s this?”

“They’re admission tickets for Lilyland.”

Lilyland.

The largest amusement park in the new South Korea.

What Baek Kang-hyuk handed over were tickets for that.

Unlike other countries, South Korea’s situation is good.

It’s because they have a hero.

The reconstruction of basic economic infrastructure is nearing its end.

The children of the new era wanted not just simple survival, but entertainment as well.

Lilyland is a massive theme park proving that South Korea is not only safe from the threat of monsters but is also regaining its past glory.

Extremely popular among young people.

There’s no way it wouldn’t be popular here.

Because of its popularity, you can’t even buy admission tickets without a reservation.

Of course, this didn’t matter to Baek Kang-hyuk, who had an excessively large amount of money.

“It’s something that happened to come into my hands, but Daddy doesn’t have any use for it.”

The white lie that it coincidentally came into his hands was a bonus, showing his sensibility.

“But it seems a waste to just let them sit, so how about going with your friend?”

“…!”

His daughter’s reaction was immediate.

“An amusement park, with that person…”

It was a satisfying reaction.

Baek Kang-hyuk continued training, pretending not to notice.

“With that person, together…!”

Was it his imagination?

His daughter’s eyes seemed more like his own when he was deeply in love with his wife, rather than simply thinking about a friend.

“Amusement park?”

“Yes.”

Baek Da-eun’s action was immediate and without hesitation.

“Would you like to go together this time?”

“…I don’t have enough money to buy tickets.”

An amusement park with a friend.

It might be fun, but unfortunately, Han Seoyeon didn’t have money.

She had been spending a lot of money recently.

As if pouring 90% of her income into remittances wasn’t enough, she even went out with Michaela.

“I have tickets.”

Baek Da-eun spread out two tickets as if to show them off.

Han Seoyeon’s subsequent reaction was one of shock.

“No, no matter what, being indebted to a friend is a bit…”

“Don’t worry about that. These tickets were something my father happened to get while working at his company.”

Baek Da-eun’s father, Baek Kang-hyuk.

Along with Seo Han-byeol, one of the only true adults in this novel.

“Your parents?”

“Yes.”

Such an adult might have easily obtained these precious tickets.

“…Hmm.”

Han Seoyeon unconsciously swallowed her saliva.

Amusement park.

It certainly seemed like it would be fun.

Throughout her past life and current life, Han Seoyeon had never been to such an amusement park.

It was natural to be interested.

But.

‘…Shouldn’t this kind of proposal be made to Suho, not me?’

A question arises.

An amusement park is a place for couples as much as it is for friends.

Now there was no interference from Han Joon-hyuk.

Her twin sister was free.

She should be able to ask for a date anytime.

‘No way!’

Suddenly, a flash of insight struck Han Seoyeon’s mind.

‘Could it be… a rehearsal?’

A rehearsal.

A preliminary survey.

Before going with Han Suho.

That was the most rational inference, if it was rational.

‘There’s a… possibility!’

Han Suho is free.

However, it’s not easy for a girl with a crush to casually suggest a date to the person she likes.

She’s finding out in advance.

Where’s good, what to do.

Before the main event.

Moreover, Han Suho and Han Seoyeon’s faces look alike.

Even if they don’t look exactly like twin sisters, there’s enough recognition that they look similar.

“What do you think?”

As they’re close friends, she would be the perfect practice partner.

“Won’t you come play with me?”

To Han Seoyeon, Baek Da-eun had been a heroine who made her want to hit her.

Not anymore.

Such a kind girl was rare in this world.

To Han Seoyeon, Han Suho was her reason for living.

If her sister could be happy, she wouldn’t ask for anything more.

If it were the Baek Da-eun of the past, she would have definitely refused.

But with the current Baek Da-eun.

“Okay!”

She seemed a bit trustworthy.

“Then, let’s meet this weekend.”

However, one must clearly separate public and private matters.

Han Seoyeon will surely discern how well this potential future sister-in-law can lead on a date!

“Like last time, I’ll prepare a limousine…”

“That’s not allowed!”

If we’re doing this, we’re doing it thoroughly.

What’s needed isn’t the sense of a wealthy person, but the sense of an insider.

“Isn’t there a square or something near Lilyland?”

“Huh…? Well, there’s Gwanghwamun Square…”

What’s needed is excitement.

That was the feeling Baek Da-eun needed.

“Let’s set a meeting time! And then, meet at the square and go from there!”

Meeting at the promised place at the promised time.

What could be more youthful and sentimental than that?

The appointment was set.

An appointment comparable to a date.

With a friend’s and sister’s important matter at stake, one can’t approach it with a light mindset.

“…What should I wear?”

Faced with several outfits bought by Michaela, Han Seoyeon pondered.

If it were an outing with Michaela, it would be easier to coordinate.

With an outing with the person you like, you can’t help but give it your all.

The needed coordination was one step back from full effort.

If she dressed up too much, it might make Baek Da-eun uncomfortable.

“It’s troubling.”

After all, Baek Da-eun’s goal was a date with Han Suho, not with Han Seoyeon herself.

“What is?”

“Oh. Senior.”

“What’s so troubling?”

In the midst of her pondering.

Michaela asked.

“I’m going out with Da-eun. This weekend.”

“…This time, it’s that woman.”

The senior mumbled something.

Han Seoyeon, lost in thought, didn’t hear it.

“Are you going on a date or something?”

“No way. Da-eun has someone else she likes, you know?”

“…Well. I wonder.”

Unless she used some hypnosis app, the heart of the girl she loves wouldn’t move.

“Going this time is like a preliminary survey for that.”

It was to help her friend’s love succeed.

There was no meaning beyond that.

“For something like that, you seem to be putting a lot of thought into what to wear.”

“Well, I’m going out with a friend, so I should pay attention.”

“If you’d like, I could recommend a few things.”

“That’s not allowed!”

Han Seoyeon declared.

“…Why not?”

“The coordination you’re about to recommend is your taste, right?”

“For now, yes.”

“That’s why it’s not allowed!”

This was in a thoroughly romantic sense.

“You know, that thing where you want to monopolize your girlfriend’s most beautiful appearance, that kind of thing.”

A common cliché.

“I want to show my prettiest self only to you, senior…”

The possessiveness of a lover who, after seeing their girlfriend’s pretty coordination or swimsuit, doesn’t want to show it to others.

“Senior, are you okay with me dressing up prettily and going on a date with another woman…?”

At least Han Seoyeon had possessiveness.

“…I misspoke. I’m sorry. I apologize.”

“S-Senior…!”

“But it’s not good to keep agonizing over it forever.”

So much so that she wished Michaela would show some possessiveness too.

“I’ll recommend the coordination that I think suits you second best. That should be fine, right?”

“Yes!”

Han Seoyeon nodded vigorously.

The second best should be sufficient for going out with a close friend.

A thin white blouse.

A light pink midi skirt.

She wears the silver wig she bought before, so as not to stand out.

…Looking at it this way, honestly, even Han Seoyeon herself felt like a completely different person.

‘I should have mentioned wearing a wig beforehand…’

It was good that she could hide her identity, but at this rate, she might even deceive Baek Da-eun’s eyes.

“Excuse me…”

As time passed.

Someone approaches.

“Excuse me, but could I get your number? I’m interested in you.”

“If you’ve got nothing to do, want to hang out with us?”

A common blond delinquent.

For the first time in her life, Han Seoyeon was being hit on.

“…I’m waiting for someone.”

“Aw, don’t be so cold.”

A girlfriend waiting at the meeting place.

A blond delinquent hitting on her.

If it were according to cliché, this is when the dependable lover should step in.

“Excuse me.”

Yes, like this.

“Would you please step away from my lover?”

“Huh?”

Baek Da-eun grabbed her wrist and pulled her into her arms.

“Huh…?”