episode_0061

Even though things seem to be falling into place smoothly, there are things that need to be carefully considered.

Jung Siwoo is already in an overly enthusiastic state.

The more fuel you pour in, the more likely it is to overload rather than operate with optimal efficiency.

To avoid stepping on the rails of his past life, it’s best to tap on the brakes slightly here.

“It’s good to stay in touch. It’s good to practice. It’s good to seek my help to add color to your performance…”

“I know. I’ll take a break until I fully recover.”

Now, I know exactly what to say, and the me from three years ago understands it without saying a word.

The reason why the professor never gave up on me until the end lies here.

The monster of acquisition, Jung Siwoo, quickly catches on as long as you explain it well.

Even though the me from three years ago didn’t understand women’s hearts and was a fool drowning in inferiority complex, it doesn’t mean there’s no room for improvement.

“I’m glad we don’t have to fight over this story.”

“Well, of course.”

Although he raised an eyebrow and didn’t say anything else, our essence is the same, so even if there’s a slight conflict, it’s easy to align our thoughts… I’m not trying to have that conversation.

“Anyway, let’s stop talking about YouTube. What’s next?”

“… What else is there?”

“Oh.”

I showed Siwoo the conversation I had with the professor through KakaoTalk.

“I’ve decided to take over the tutoring.”

Siwoo’s expression was one of surprise.

“… How?”

I understand his thoughts perfectly.

He’s curious about how Baek Cheongha gave up on Professor Jung Siwoo. There was help from the madam, but this is a secret among women, so I keep my lips sealed.

“There were various ways.”

Siwoo, who was scanning through the conversation with the professor with a displeased expression, handed me back the phone and asked, “Can you handle being called a villain by Yoon Jiyu senior… and even Baek Cheongha?”

“Whether I can handle it or not, do you doubt me? The groundwork is progressing step by step.”

“Aren’t you too busy…? You have to watch my performance too.”

One day is for video recording. One day is for tutoring Baek Cheongha. One day is for accompanying Yoon Jiyu. One day is for spending time with Jung Siwoo… no, for hanging out.

Even if I spend a quarter of the week like this, the time I spend alone, the time that remains, becomes three days.

Taking Strelka for a walk every morning became routine and easy.

“Thanks to coming back from the future, the practice time before video recording has decreased….”

I chuckled and said to Siwoo.

“Have you ever seen us do something we couldn’t handle?”

Siwoo chuckled in dismay at my words.

“Right.”

We tried because we could handle it.

Turns out, our bodies couldn’t handle it and collapsed.

I won’t make the same mistake in this lifetime.

I won’t overdo it. I’ll only do what I can.

“And if I struggle from overdoing it, feel free to talk to me anytime.”

Siwoo nodded with a warm smile.

“Sure. I’ll help you, so feel free to talk to me. Thanks to you taking over the tutoring… I can focus on my studies.”

“Yeah! Focus on your assignments. Let’s break through the wall.”

Even though I inhabit Min Chaewon’s body, it’s no different from using a clone technique.

When one person does the work of two, the burden is halved, and it’s nice to be able to comfort each other when we’re struggling.

Words that are hard to say to others are easy to say to myself.

That’s truly the hometown of the heart. A place to come back to and rest comfortably when things get tough.

That’s the existence of us, who take care of each other.

“Oh. But wait a minute.”

He opens the banking app and checks the transaction history.

“What about the tutoring fee?”

Right. It’s important to take care of essential living expenses. I’ve already thought about that as well.

“I’ll receive it and give it to you as is.”

“That’s a bit…”

“Why? I did it anyway.”

“Well… you did.”

Siwoo scratches his temple with a troubled expression.

I know his personality well.

If I push too hard here, it’ll just lead to unnecessary arguments.

Jung Siwoo isn’t stingy when it comes to spending his own money, but he becomes tightfisted when it comes to spending others’ money.

There should be a reasonable reason when money is exchanged between each other.

It’s not like I hear complaints like ‘why are you spending as you please’ every time I spend money, including buying an iPad.

“Then let’s do this. Since I did the tutoring, I’ll take the tutoring fee.”

“Okay. That’s fair.”

“However, how about not taking on a new part-time job?”

To be honest, even though Strelka’s stamina is difficult to handle despite running every day, Chae Won’s stamina is growing day by day, but this wolf-dog doesn’t know how to stop.

Although he stops running just before I get tired….

Every time, I see the regret in his expression. ‘Oh, human. What if you collapse already?’

“Help me walk Strelka. I’ll give you 100,000 won each time.”

“…Strelka?”

“Our dog. I showed you a picture.”

“Oh. The one that Santa Claus was holding….”

“This one has wolf blood flowing through him, so his stamina is no joke.”

How about this? If we walk together ten times a month like this, it’s 1 million won.

Compared to the time spent on tutoring Baekcheongha, the time spent, and the income per session are similar.

“Isn’t it… too expensive?”

“It’s the rate set by Chaewon, don’t complain.”

Siwoo looks at me with eyes that seem to say, ‘Are you making excuses every time Chaewon asks you to do something?’

“What, do you think I’m making excuses every time Chaewon asks me to do something?”

“Ha… okay. I can’t know for sure….”

Quick on the uptake.

These days, since 0 doesn’t answer, I just proceed assuming it’s okay if there’s no answer.

“Let’s start a week after your bones have fully healed. How about that?”

“Do as you please.”

“Okay, okay.”

“Then, I’ll pay you for tutoring too.”

I thought I misheard.

“What did you say?”

“You’re going to watch my performances every week. I can’t do it for free. I’ll pay you 100,000 won per session.”

Are you disrespecting Princess Min Chaewon’s wealth?

I want to slap you with a bundle of ten thousand won bills because you’re so arrogant.

“Then pay for the iPad too.”

“Walk Strelka and pay with that money.”

“No. That’s not what I mean!”

“Wasn’t it?”

Why did Min Chaewon support me through the foundation?

Even Siwoo, who was six years old, was so meticulous about money.

I’m bending myself little by little because I know myself, but Chaewon doesn’t know, so I’ve decided to quietly take care of her without breaking her stubbornness.

If I simply raise the Strelka walking part-time job, I’ll also declare to raise the money I pay for watching my performances in return.

I need to change my approach entirely.

I suddenly had a brilliant idea.

‘I’ll also solve the growing bomb.’

Even though Siwoo boasts of solid security measures against women, his defense is close to zero when it comes to Min Chaewon.

Sometimes he gets startled just by touching him.

It’s clear that he feels uncomfortable because I’m inside. In other words, the fact that his body flutters reflexively when touched by Chaewon means that he’s suppressing the thought of me, an existence he recalls.

I reached out and grabbed Siwoo’s cheeks.

“Please, Siwoo. I’m saying this. Chaewon wants us to do this. And it’s about watching my performances, it’s no different from practicing alone. So, what do you say?”

Siwoo’s face, suddenly burning with determination.

Realize it if you’ve realized it.

Realize that you’re enjoying overflowing happiness right now.

You’re the only one having skinship with Min Chaewon.

“Ugh….”

As Siwoo hesitated to answer, just when I thought about wanting to grab his crooked eyebrows and straighten them out.

“Let’s put it on hold for now.”

“Hold?”

He grabbed my hands and slowly pulled me towards the table.

For a while, we sat quietly holding hands.

After realizing that the explosives warehouse was completely empty, I was startled and pulled my hands away.

“What, what’s going on? Why do you keep holding onto me?”

“Because they’re soft.”

What’s with this sudden evolution into an alpha male?

I haven’t even properly taught him what I learned from Song Seonghyuk.

“I haven’t even had a chance to touch it properly, and you’re being so bold.”

“Still?”

“Of course. It’s a precious body.”

Siwoo, who was staring at me blankly, spoke as if I was pathetic.

“You’re not even a real man.”

“What are you talking about?”

“Ask Min Chaewon discreetly. Unless you plan to live your whole life like a virgin.”

Why do I have to listen to this about myself?

‘I want to touch it, so I want to experience it first and share it.’

I silently apologize to Chaewon. I’m sorry for causing such a scene.

…But there’s still no response.

‘She’s been quiet lately.’

With her being so silent, I even start to wonder if the 0th persona is still there.

But even if she doesn’t speak, I can feel her will.

If she wants to do something, she does it, and if she doesn’t, she refuses.

It’s instinctively telling me that.

‘No, wait. I want to see it too. Whose body is it? Of course, I want to see it. I want to peel back layer by layer and see it……’

There is no resistance.

It feels like the 0th persona has opened the door for me to do as I please.

…Wait.

Is this really okay?

“Huh?!”

“Surprise.”

I shouted so loudly that everyone around us turned to look at me.