episode_0313

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CSAT D-1.

Together with Seong-ah, who finished school early, we went on a field trip to the front of the school where exams were being held.

The students’ faces were clearly tense as they left the school gate and headed to their respective destinations.

Seong-ah was the type of person who placed significance in taking the exam, but seeing as she talked less than before, it seemed like she was feeling pressured by the exam.

The road to the exam center was quite narrow, so I didn’t think I should take a taxi that day.

The nearest bus stop was quite far away on foot, so transportation to the exam center was difficult.

“It would be easier if I transformed and flew.”

It’s not that we didn’t think about that method, but since it was likely to attract attention, we agreed to leave it as a last resort.

“When I went to take the college entrance exam, my father gave me a ride. Since I don’t have a car, ”

“Your father… I can’t imagine anything.”

“Why? Do you know that I have been all grown up since I was born?”

When I said this, she smiled brightly.

“Hmm, uncle. I’m also curious about what you were like when you were young. Anyway, the current state is not the original world.”

“That’s right.”

“Ah, if I use magic, I can see your original face. Shall we give it a try today? Why didn’t I think of this?”

The tension seems to have eased, and it’s starting to leak to the side again.

“Go back, eat breakfast, and sleep early today. Don’t do anything strange for no reason.”

“It won’t take long. It really only takes 5 minutes.”

“5 minutes and 5 seconds. Let’s do it tomorrow after the college entrance exam is over. Got it?”

When I gently admonish her, she nods her head while pouting.

“Good. Instead, let me sleep next to you until I fall asleep today.”

“Won’t you be able to sleep well if someone is next to you?”

“Last time we slept together, you seemed to sleep well…”

“…….”

“Ah, okay.”

Seeing my narrowed gaze, Kim Seong-ah took a step back.

However, it was clear that he was enjoying this situation as the smile on his face did not disappear.

Seong-ah and I started heading back home.

I was caught in the line of students and parents who had completed their field trip.

“What do you want to eat for dinner tomorrow? Should we eat out?”

As I watched the mother and daughter talking about various things, I asked Seong-ah.

“Hmm… I’d rather eat at home than eat out. Home-cooked food was the best.”

It’s home food.

“Jeyuk?”

“Not meat. Can you make boiled pork for me?”

It’s cumbersome and I haven’t tried it much, but it seems possible.

“Okay. Instead, don’t say anything even if it doesn’t taste good. Because I haven’t made it a lot.”

“I told you so. All of your food is delicious.”

Be- She stuck out her tongue and laughed.

“You speak well.”

Seong-ah and I continued walking in the direction where the crowd was rushing.

The sun set on the third Wednesday of November faster than expected.

After returning home, Seong-ah and I had a light dinner.

I think it is much better to eat less and wake up early tomorrow, rather than eating too much for no reason and it will affect tomorrow.

“Uncle, I’m going to sleep.”

After gathering all the supplies and finishing washing up, Seong-ah came up to me and started talking to me.

I was just preparing breakfast and lunch for tomorrow.

“Yes, sleep well.”

“…….”

After hearing the greeting, she didn’t think about going up.

“Why?”

“You agreed to stay by my side until I go to sleep.”

“You didn’t say you would understand.”

“Ah~ Ah~ Can’t you just do it instead of taking it out?”

He hits my back with his small fist.

Oh, it’s the perfect century for massage? Lately, my muscles have been strained a lot because of all the housework, but it has worked out well.

“If I can’t sleep because I’m angry because of you, I’ll ruin my college entrance exam tomorrow. Please do something.”

This thing is now holding the CSAT hostage.

If you learn only the bad things…

“Okay, I understand. I’m just going to sort this out. Go up first and lie down.”

“I don’t like it. And you’ll be here very late.”

I got caught.

***

Seong-ah and I entered the middle of the night.

She crawled into bed, and I sat down on a chair next to the bed and talked to her until she fell asleep.

We mainly talked about expectations and anxiety about tomorrow’s college entrance exam and her future tomorrow, and we also talked about the original world I was in.

She asked me what kind of person I was, what I did, what kind of people I met and how I grew up.

It’s been a while since I was able to talk about the ‘original’ world out loud, and it didn’t feel too bad.

As the story grew more and more mature, Seongah’s eyelids began to droop.

It must be a flock of wild horses.

“Uncle.”

As I fell into a dream, she called me. Her hazy purple eyes were still mysterious.

The moonlight that came through the window entered my eyes and made them sparkle.

“Thank you.”

“What.”

“Just, this and that.”

She uttered vague lines like the protagonist of a drama and soon fell asleep, and soon began to breathe evenly.

“…….”

Instead of leaving right away, I observe her sleeping.

It’s amazing, but I’m still worried.

“Sleep well.”

Her hand unconsciously goes to her head.

It might be okay to pat it a little.

“Umm….”

She responded to my touch and smiled faintly, like pastel.

I hope you are having a good dream.

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CSAT D-DAY.

I thought I woke up leisurely, but I was quite busy.

Should I say that the action itself is slow, or that there is no progress?

If I hadn’t prepared the food in advance yesterday, I wouldn’t have made it on time.

It’s definitely a college entrance exam debuff.

Seong-ah and I took a taxi and got off near the exam center.

Before we could go inside, several cars were already honking their horns, so it was the right choice to get off the taxi even if it was a little far away.

I climbed the hill and arrived in front of the school gate.

Students with young faces were lined up, as if they were cheering for the college entrance exam.

Seong-ah turned her back to the school gate and looked at me.

“Mr. I’ll go in.”

“Okay, don’t fall asleep. Here is the lunch box.”

I give him the lunch box he made when he woke up at dawn.

“Thank you. See you later.”

“Yes, work hard.”

“Yes! Well then, I’ll get some energy before I go in.”

“Gi?”

Before I could finish the question, Seong-ah came rushing in.

She buried her face in my arms and took a deep breath.

“Humm… I like it.”

“Hey, hey. There are many eyes watching.”

“What do you think?”

She removed her face, looked up at me, and smiled brightly.

“Uncle, do you know that?”

“What?”

“Your face is red.”

“…It’s noisy, come on in.”

“Okay.”

With a brighter face, she ran towards the school gate.

As I watched her getting farther and farther away, I waved my hand meaninglessly.

A few hours later, the school gate closed.

The college entrance exam will start soon.

***

I decided to spend some time at a cafe near the exam center.

It was difficult to go into the house and come out again, and I wanted to cheer her up by being nearby.

It was already 1pm.

A foreign language… no, English will start soon.

I made it with things that don’t go bad, but I’m not sure if the lunch was any good.

I wonder if I’m sleepy for no reason because I ate too much… I think of what I experienced on the day of the college entrance exam and apply it to her.

The listening evaluation will start soon.

I already bring my third cup of coffee to my mouth. I felt the bitter taste and nutty scent of coffee.

And, I could feel the discomfort flowing through my body and even the skin growing all over my body.

And I thought.

Ah… these bastards really have no business morals.

He’s a kid who can’t even hear English, so why are you coming in now?