episode_0010

“Huahm… Hm….”

It’s morning.

This time, at my brother’s house, not the hospital.

“Uh… Hyeong…?”

“Uh. Are you up?”

My brother is already dressed, I wonder when he woke up.

“Oh. Rice!”

“Oh, it’s okay. We have plenty of time.”

“Oh, sorry…!”

“…?”

Quickly getting up. The morning always comes fast.

Even if I wake up late, thinking about tonkatsu for breakfast doesn’t seem right, so I heat up the egg soup we made together with tonkatsu yesterday.

“Oops.”

I take out rice from the fridge.

The rice was frozen in advance.

While we sleep, the rice stays warm and loses its gloss and taste.

So, it’s better to put it in a container, freeze it, and then microwave it for about 5 minutes in the morning to eat it fresh like yesterday’s rice.

I take out crispy kimchi, set out spoons and chopsticks, and make bean sprout side dishes and lotus root stir-fry.

“Let’s eat!”

I ladle the egg soup into a bowl, put the thawed rice in a rice bowl, and when they fit perfectly, it’s a complete breakfast.

“…Impressive.”

“Eat quickly. I might be late for work.”

My brother sits down clapping his hands.

Is he in a hurry?

“Well… I’m 30 minutes late for work, it’s fine. I was going to say earlier…”

“Oh.”

I wondered why he seemed so sluggish in getting ready, maybe I didn’t catch on.

Such a fool.

“You should eat too. You must be hungry.”

“Oh. Okay.”

But would he be late for work because of that? My brother’s complexion has improved a lot.

I haven’t seen his face outside of yesterday and today, but at least his skin looks cleaner now compared to yesterday’s tired face.

…Is it because of that?

“Did you sleep well? Your face looks good.”

“Uh… Yeah, I slept well.”

Oh, we slept together stubbornly yesterday.

No, wait, did we? Hmm, I’m not sure.

“Oh… Do you want coffee?”

“Yeah, I do.”

If it’s uncomfortable to sleep with someone else, shouldn’t your eyes be dark and puffy?

Oh, it’s not dark and puffy, it’s dark circles.

Yeah. So, it’s uncomfortable to sleep with someone else.

I insisted on sleeping together, which was a bit foolish of me…

I may seem stupid for saying it bluntly without beating around the bush…

Anyway, it’s not uncomfortable.

“What’s wrong?”

“Oh, nothing.”

Still, it was a relief that I didn’t cry yesterday.

I don’t know why my personality has become so quirky and irritable, but I really regret how I was yesterday.

“Here.”

“Thank you.”

It seems like my brother is pretending not to notice for my sake.

But I’m the one who’s grateful.

“Oh… Your face is red. Are you feeling unwell?”

“Uh, I’ll wash up.”

Yesterday’s events continue like a film reel, and the video plays.

“Damn it…”

No matter how much I think about it, it wasn’t like me.

What’s wrong with this person? Is it me?

“Sigh…”

I throw away the sanitary pad and take out a smaller one than yesterday.

Yesterday was large, and this time it’s medium.

Continuing to feel strange, I wrap the used sanitary pad tightly like kimbap before throwing it away. It shouldn’t emit any odor.

“Sigh…”

Can I get used to this…

Lately, it feels like I’ve been sighing more often.

*

♡ Choi Su-hyun Unnie ♡

“Oh… Hello?”

[Ji-hye?]

“Oh. Unnie! How have you been?”

After sending my brother off to work, I spend time doing the remaining cleaning, grabbing my vibrating phone as it slides across the floor.

Whether it’s due to this unforgettable flashy name or the affection shared in this short month…

[Yeah… I missed Ji-hye….]

Well, both apply.

Let’s see each other later. This is not an empty promise! I really mean it.

Coats and clothes need to be returned properly.

[You seem too busy….]

“Hey. Then call me every day. I will definitely answer.”

[Ugh… Jihye…]

When I pick up the phone, it feels like my sister is right in front of me.

As I hear my sister’s voice from the handset, I remember the day we hugged each other and cried without realizing it, and although we drifted apart, I feel like I’ve grown quite fond of her.

“When are you free? We must make sure to set a definite time for this.”

Let’s have a meal later. Even though I say this, I realize that I have never actually made plans to eat together.

[Hmm……]

Since it’s close to being an empty promise, it must be decided upon.

[Sigh. It’ll be over soon… In a week…?]

“Then let’s meet at that time. Is that okay for you?”

“I’ll make time for it somehow. Absolutely. If I take a vacation, I have 5 days off continuously.”

I can sense my sister’s strong determination, which makes me smile slightly.

[Wow! I want to go to a department store or a cafe with Jihye!]

“Hehe, me too.”

And there are many things I want to ask my sister.

Various secrets of women that men do not know… yes.

“Oh no, am I going to hang up?!”

“Yes, thank you for your hard work.”

The call ends with a frantic tone.

I’m really worried about whether we can actually meet.

“Phew… I need to work hard too!”

Although the room is clean, there are still some flaws.

How can I clean up what I left for a month in just one day?

I could clean it up if I wanted to, but I am not the same person as before.

If I start sweeping, my arms will ache later.

It seems like the issue is not cleaning but that I need to exercise.

Suhan, it looks like you’ve reconciled with your girlfriend? Your suit looks neat.

“Hahaha… She’s not my girlfriend.”

“If she’s not your girlfriend, who would pay such attention to detail for you?”

“Haha… She really isn’t.”

It was like this before, and it’s the same now.

When my wife existed… she even asked if getting married was the right choice, and now… well, everyone knows I’m divorced.

I’ve already taken off my wedding ring, and now that I’ve put on some weight, people say I look good.

“Sigh….”

The biggest concern is Jiwoo. Jiwoo.

Surely they are the same person.

No, they are the same person… except for the face….

Not to mention the body, the significant upper body, you can’t find a man who looks like Jiwoo 100% based on appearance alone.

I just decided to look inside. Their actions and way of speaking run through life like a habit.

When cooking, they focus solely on cooking without hearing any noise, making it look cool.

Sometimes, feeling good about the cooking progress, they sway their waist slightly as if dancing, making it fun.

They believe that they must always eat dinner together.

And where did they learn to dress so well… their touch is almost at the level of a craftsman.

Jiwoo was the same then as now.

It’s just that I couldn’t accept it.

Wait a minute. Wait. I won’t make Jiwoo sad anymore.

And honestly, because Jiwoo only has advantages, if Jiwoo were to leave, I would want to hold onto them.

“Suhyun, what’s wrong today? You seem distracted.”

“Oh. I’m sorry.”

“Even if you’re worried about your girlfriend, you should focus on work~”

“Yeah… really, it’s not about a girlfriend.”

To the extent that Jiwoo’s lyrical ability is noteworthy, everyone at work thinks I have a girlfriend after my divorce.

“Then shall we go to a housewarming party?”

“Oh. Are you going to Suhan’s place? Then count me in!”

Of all times, now.

And that’s when Jiyoo became a woman.

“I heard the house is nice. Should I go too?”

When she approaches like this, there’s no way to avoid it.

Who would believe it if a man said he became a woman?

“…Let’s just leave it at that.”

“Oh. Soo-han!”

“This is definitely here.”

Avoiding the intense scent of various other smells, as if being driven out, I went outside.

“Sigh….”

Jiyoo’s scent was not unpleasant.

It faintly clung to the body, so that when the wind blew, it felt like it would gently approach.

“Ah…!”

Unintentionally abandoning the thought of a sweet nap, I found myself unknowingly embracing Jiyoo’s waist with my hands.

Her slender fingers were pulling mine as if wanting to hold them more, lifting them onto her stomach.

Soft and embarrassed, my heart screamed that it was going to die.

If Jiyoo comes to sleep with me again today, I’m really done for.

*

“Yup!”

“…What. Why are you here.”

“To see your beloved little sister?”

This guy.

“Are you crazy?”

“No? I’m not crazy.”

What situation is unfolding right now?

So this crazy brother has come back again.

And saying weird things at that. What about the little sister… what.

“My beloved little sister will freeze to death!!”

“Oh, stop that. Let’s go hang out.”

“What? Why should I go with you.”

“Hehe… Actually, I asked Sua for a favor.”

Name: Choi Soo. He’s my brother’s girlfriend.

I’ve seen her face fleetingly sometimes, so I know he has a girlfriend.

…Wait a minute.

“Did you say I became a woman!?”

“Yeah.”

“This is ridiculous!”

Why are you saying that?

“Hey, don’t get so mad. This brother… this old…er…brother has thought about it a bit, you know?”

“Older brother, my foot. Why do I have to tell others about my situation!”

No matter how much money he gives, I can’t bring myself to say that my brother is a good person.

Isn’t this joke going too far?

“You’re not a man anymore.”

…?

“I got married. Haha….”

My brother laughs wickedly again.

How did his girlfriend end up marrying someone like him?

“Sigh… Crazy. So, what’s the matter?”

“Let’s go buy clothes with Sua. You can’t just keep wearing your old clothes.”

“So what.”

Although I deny it verbally, I know my situation well.

Except for the clothes my sister gave me, nothing fits me.

It’s winter, so I should wear long sleeves, but they all slip off. And my hands get cold.

It’s obviously critical for someone who cooks to not be able to use their hands, so I wear short sleeves while my sister changes clothes. Even that is quite big.

It goes down to my thighs, making me think it’s not a fashion trend from the summer that disappeared.

Oh, of course, it’s women’s fashion.

“Like this?”

In the end, I gathered all the sleeves and tied them in front.

Although my belly slightly shows, it feels better than the skirt-like feeling of the clothes.

“…Close the door, it’s cold. And this is Suhwan’s house, right?”

“Do you work as soon as you’re discharged? In a house where men live with women.”

“Don’t treat me like a woman.”

There’s a line even in jokes. It’s strange that people around me strangely avoid treating me like a woman.

“Tsk…Soo-han, your brother can’t be like that.”

“Shut up.”

I feel annoyed for no reason, like I need protection and can’t take the lead.

It’s true that it seems that way, but it’s not an awkward relationship based solely on appearances. We’re family, friends, brothers and sisters.

“Anyway, let’s go! You have nothing to do.”

“I don’t want to.”

“Jihyuk, why are you taking so long… Oh?”

“Uh… Hello.”

The person whose face just passed by. I met you.

I met my brother’s girlfriend like this.

Should I really kill my brother?