episode_0126

Even if you cross over to this world, or even if you merge all your previous lives together.

I was extremely nervous right now.

Although I spoke to Sia in a calm and cool tone.

After all, as a human being, you can’t help but feel nervous.

I even have delusions of what it would be like if time stopped right now.

‘I’m shaking.’

On the contrary, paradoxically, when I fell into this world and lied beautifully to leaders around the world, I had a lot of free time.

Why did you do that? The situation must have been much more serious back then.

‘I guess it was because at that time I didn’t yet have the awareness that this world was real.’

It may have been so.

It was a time when I entered the romantic fantasy novel called 『Kiss: Sense』 and did not yet realize that it was reality.

A human being suddenly fell into a completely different place, taking on the body of a different race called a dragon.

It was like that at the time.

Reality didn’t seem real.

Rather, I may have been thinking that it was just an extension of the 『Grandis Saga』 that I played.

It must have felt like watching an extra supporting character die and disappear in the game, rather than a person’s life feeling like a life.

‘But it’s different now.’

I learned the truth about the world and made valuable disciples.

I also have a family to protect.

therefore.

‘This is something you will inevitably have to go through at least once. No matter how scary it is, you must not avoid it.’

With that in mind, I stared at the door to the principal’s office that opened with a screeching sound.

“Did you call me, Professor?”

“So, are you here?”

The principal’s office is somehow dark.

Although the lights are on, there are only a few low-bright mood lights.

So it looks like she hasn’t spotted her sitting behind me yet.

Jang A-hyeon greeted me and I nodded to accept her greeting.

Footsteps echo across the marble floor of the principal’s office.

In the middle of this night, when the sunset has already lost its red color and darkness has arrived, the sound of her footsteps, wearing a long knit one-piece dress that seems to have been dressed with some care, can be heard gradually getting louder.

I heard someone swallowing their saliva behind me.

She must also be very nervous. It would be rather difficult not to do so.

I looked at her face as she gradually approached me.

“… ?”

Looking at the question mark that looked like a question mark on her face, I think she too had finally realized the existence of the child behind me.

Although he was curious about something, he seemed to be trying to hide it, as if he thought it would be rude to ask now.

A small squeak sound, like a chair being pulled back, echoes.

Before long, the person in question was sitting in front of the desk in my office, looking at me.

“Um… I don’t know how to say it. That’s why I called you.”

I couldn’t speak well.

It feels like something is tightly blocking my throat.

Without realizing it, I turned my gaze to look at the notebook where I had constantly written meaningless sentences.

I did it to relieve tension, but somehow, instead of relieving the tension, it felt like it was tightening my chest even more.

As I glanced at the girl behind me, she also looked at me with a tense expression on her face. I was momentarily comforted by that sight, so I turned my head and opened my mouth to face the girl in front of me.

“I may feel really sorry for you, but… .”

“No. On the contrary, I was harsh.”

“This is so… Hmm?”

I looked at her who suddenly picked up my words quickly.

For some reason, she is wearing a beige dress, nodding her head and smiling.

Her chestnut brown hair sways as she moves her head, and the gold earrings on her ears shine in the dim light.

“I understand what the professor is trying to say. Still, I did too much. Still, I can’t believe you said such harsh things to me even though you were my colleague.”

“… Huh?”

“I will make peace with Yoon Sia. I guess I should apologize. Perhaps the reason she said those words to me was because she had always been awkward in interpersonal relationships. It was my fault for not understanding that.”

“No, I mean… .”

“I apologize, Mr. Yoon Sia.”

Jang A-hyeon suddenly got up from her seat, walked behind me, and gave her a gesture that appeared to be a handshake of reconciliation.

Yoon Sia looks embarrassed by the wind.

“Huh?”

I covered my forehead without realizing it.

I suddenly had a strong thought about cigarettes.

After accepting Yoon Sia’s feelings, he started to worry about the tobacco scent getting on his clothes, so he made a big decision and quit.

Now, I was extremely frustrated by the lack of texture in the box, which was somehow large enough to fit in my inner pocket with one hand.

I thought she probably thought I had arranged the meeting to reconcile between her and Yoon Shia.

No, not probably, but definitely. Just looking at this reaction.

‘No, no matter what, they don’t take adults who are not minors and make them do something like that.’

There’s no way you could take people over 20 and childishly say “You were wrong, make up with them” and do things that kindergarten teachers would do.

But that didn’t mean I couldn’t understand her thoughts.

Around this morning, I was lost in thought about the incident and showed strange behavior and was suddenly called to the principal’s office.

And Yoon Sia in the principal’s office.

At first glance, you might think that is the only way I can call Jang A-Hyeon herself.

Because she doesn’t know that I’m dating Yoon Sia.

“Now, Yoon Shia, let’s make up. I was wrong.”

Jang Ah-hyun is standing in front of the girl who doesn’t know what to do, extending her hand to shake her hand.

Yoon Sia keeps turning her gaze towards me as if she is asking for my help.

I shook my head and held my forehead.

Why are things getting so complicated? Do I really have to prepare to get slapped?

“Ah, yes… .”

“Oh, you’re finally using honorifics now. That’s right, it’s normal to use polite language like that when talking to each other. Are you saying that because it’s in front of the professor? Anyway.”

“Woo… That’s it.”

“You have a pretty face, but I love it when you also have a round personality. I also made a mistake, so let’s clear this up. Because I will too. You know, right?”

Yoon Si-ah reluctantly takes Jang A-hyeon’s hand.

Jang A-hyeon holds that hand tightly and shakes it lightly.

“Hey, you have pretty strong hands, right? I have a lot of calluses. I guess you trained really hard?”

“Oh, I did, but… .”

“This kind of evidence of training does not lie. Other people say that you are eaten raw by virtue of your special ability, but you have already proven that this is not the case. There is still evidence of sweat like this.”

As expected of a corporate successor, Jang A-hyun is quick-witted.

In my opinion, he may have figured out my intention and tried to score points by hitting players in advance.

And the idea is to make me feel at ease by showing that we are on good terms with each other.

That’s probably true, as the conversation with Yoon Si-ah, who is holding hands, gradually turns into a flattering conversation.

the problem is.

‘You’re really thinking wrong.’

I was biting my nails without realizing it.

The tempo of the conversation is flowing so randomly that I don’t know how to stop talking.

As I look at the two of them while chewing my lips, I get the feeling that Jang A-hyun, who is sharing an apology, is pushing Yoon Si-ra hard.

Jang A-hyeon continues to force herself to talk to her, and Yoon Sia keeps lowering the tempo of the conversation, only giving short answers like “Yes, yes, that’s right” with a helpless expression on her face.

Jang A-hyeon is looking into Yoon Sia’s eyes with wide eyes as if they are about to make eye contact, but the person receiving the gaze looks away, as if ignoring Jang A-hyun’s gaze, as if it is burdensome.

Jang Ah-hyun eventually narrowed her eyes and sighed in response to that zero-affinity reaction.

“Yes. I said I was apologizing, but I actually felt sorry. For some reason, I feel like I put too much pressure on it.”

“… Yes.”

“You said you were sorry, but you immediately said yes?”

As I was looking at the two, I felt like I could understand why Jang Ah-hyun was constantly annoyed by Yoon Sia.

These two are truly polar opposites in personality. Should I say that there was a gap that was difficult to fill, like water and oil?

Moreover, looking at Sia’s attitude toward others, I thought Jang Ah-hyun’s reaction would be understandable.

Jang A-hyeon heard an answer that made her question whether he was mocking her by spinning around and sighed, saying, “Ugh.”

Then, she lifted her clasped hands, looked at me, and spoke to me this time.

“Have you seen the professor? It’s okay, don’t worry too much. I will continue to get along well with Yoon Shia. You won’t have anything to worry about.”

“That’s not why I called you today.”

“So, the professor… Eh?”

Sure enough, Jang Ah-hyeon’s eyes widened a little as she suddenly stopped speaking.

I can’t take any more time.

I didn’t know that if I dragged it out like this, if I revealed the truth, he might think I was mocking him.

I was chuckling on the inside, watching myself doing stupid things with amusement. Because you might end up thinking that way.

This place was created to reveal the truth.

I had to say this sooner rather than later.

“The reason I’m here today is… .”

therefore.

Even if it hurts, you must do it.

“… This is to tell you that I cannot accept the offer you made before.”

moment, yes? The foolish sound echoed hollowly in the principal’s office.

Perhaps because she couldn’t judge the situation due to such a sudden declaration, I saw Yoon Sia holding hands and her eyes looking back at me.

Suddenly, it stopped.

“Yes… professor? What do you mean by that all of a sudden? I’m sorry, but I don’t understand right now.”

Her brown short hair, which almost touches her shoulders, feels a little disheveled for some reason, and there is something that looks like sweat on her forehead.

Not only her hair, but her face was also turned red, as if she had a fever, and was facing this way.

But, as if in contrast, her face is becoming hard.

To be precise, what kind of prank is this? It’s too serious for a prank. It seemed like he was saying those lines with his face.

But I’m really sorry.

It’s not a joke or anything else.

“I am truly sorry. What I am saying now is not a joke.”

“… May I ask why you suddenly say such a thing?”

“That’s it… .”

I slowly lowered my gaze from where I was looking at her face.

She froze while holding Sia’s hand.

Without realizing it, he was holding her hand so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

And when I turned my gaze to the side, I saw Yun Sia closing her eyes and sighing slowly, as if she knew that the coming had finally come.

“In the end, it may seem like I deceived you. It’s all my fault. I ended up hurting you greatly with my selfishness. I am so sorry. No matter what I say, it’s not enough.”

“Professor?”

“… Professor Northmund and I are dating.”

Suddenly, a shocking declaration came from next to her.

For a moment, when Jang Ah-hyeon heard that, time seemed to stop.

Her appearance appears to be disheveled, but she also appears to be rigid.

Her hands that were holding each other go down, and Yoon Sia’s hand is released and they fall together.

“What kind of ridiculous jokes are these… .”

Feeling dizzy, she took a step back.

I was just looking at that scene.

It is unavoidable. I have to face this until the end.

“Professor? Has this woman finally gone crazy? I think I heard something strange… .”

“No, it’s true. I accepted Sia.”

“Ah… .”

The moment that denied her last hope.

She looked like she might never be able to sleep today.