episode_0222

loner.

The best word to describe ‘human’ Stella, not Stella, who is called ‘heavenly hero’ in the world.

But even loners have their own homes.

Stella’s house was Evans.

Although she was carrying out a dangerous task solely out of a sense of justice, Stella was also a human being. Support was needed. Evans was that support.

Stella’s only support.

He was the sweet driving force that helped Cheonwoong get through the day. I couldn’t even imagine a day without him. The time of approximately five and a half years may be inconvenient for demons who have experienced eternal reincarnation, but

For a young human woman, it was an extremely long time, equivalent to one fifth of her life.

It has already seeped in. Paper that is soaked in water cannot become the original stiff paper even if it is dried.

Therefore, Stella had no choice but to deny reality even in the face of the very obvious fact that Evans was the Joker.

That reality was so harsh that it completely uprooted Stella’s reason for living.

“Oh, no… ? I’m right… ?”

“Stella.”

Evans bent one leg.

Evans, who was face to face with the prone Stella, wrapped his left arm around her waist and lifted Stella’s chin with his right hand.

Black pupils and shining eyes faced each other. Black with joy and yellow with loss of hope.

“Look, look! You are so gentle… There’s no way you’re the Joker! How frivolous he is!”

“Stella.”

“Ugh… ! Ma, tell me… !”

The young man in black opened his mouth.

“What answer do you want me to give?”

“Uh, yeah… ?”

“If I say no, are you truly confident that you will be happy?”

It was like frost digging into Stella’s heart.

“Stella, I love you. This is sincere.”

“Ugh… Well, then… .”

“What would Stella like me to be like?”

“What… ?”

“Would you like to be Evans, the owner of a flower shop that Stella knows? Or, would you like to be the Joker, a villain who makes the world tremble?”

“Why are you asking that… ?”

Stella couldn’t understand the meaning of the question.

It shouldn’t be. It shouldn’t have been. no.

But why are you asking such a question?

“If I just say that I am Evans, the owner of the flower shop, what will Stella do?”

“Why, why do you say that… ! All you have to do is say no, no… !”

“Yes. I’m not a joker. I’m just a retired soldier, a man who loves Stella more than anyone else in the world, and I’m also the owner and barista of a flower shop and cafe.”

“Huh… .”

“But, if it’s really like this. How will you explain my puzzling point? How will you understand? Can you really laugh it off without any hesitation?”

Evans’ fingers lifted the mask Stella was holding.

“This mask, my abnormally strong jumping ability, and the extremely suspicious flower shop. How are you going to convince everyone? I’m curious about that.”

“… !”

“Well, are you going to try self-hypnosis? I really think that would be a bit disappointing. no… Doesn’t that mean that he has fallen in love with me so much that it’s a good thing? Anyway.”

“E, Mr. Evans… .”

“How will you do it?”

At that moment, Stella’s pupils shook violently.

This is because the atmosphere of the ‘Joker’, which has never been seen before, emanated from Evans, even if only for a moment.

Still, Stella had to answer. Even if it felt like I was losing my mind, I had to answer.

Because I can’t lose Evans.

“I will love you.”

“Ha… .”

“They said that if you love them, anything will happen. I heard this from a saint who was my junior during my academy days. If you love, you can embrace everything… That is the truth preached ad nauseam in the Lord’s doctrine… .”

“It’s bland. There’s no way that could actually happen. Should we run to that saintly person and do the same? Who was the saint now? Irowell? Karma? Maria?”

“Da, you really… !”

“Please answer me.”

Evans’ cold hand held Stella’s trembling hand.

Stella gave up her hands without any strength.

“I’m Evans. This fact does not change. It is also true that I loved Stella, and Stella also loved me passionately.”

“Ugh… Ugh… .”

“Then it’s done, isn’t it? Isn’t it possible to go back as if nothing happened? Because we both love each other. Can’t we just embrace each other?”

“You… !”

“According to Stella’s wishes, we decided to have the wedding ceremony just between us. I set a location and a date. It will be a simple but happy marriage. Isn’t it? Stella always dreamed of it. Life with ‘me’… .”

“… .”

Stella became mute for a moment. She couldn’t find anything to say. What Evans said was certainly true. But there was a lot of rain in it.

Sharp daggers tearing Stella’s heart to pieces.

Still, one thing remained clear. The two loved each other, and Stella didn’t want to lose that love.

“Ugh… .”

In my dazed mind, the moment Stella foolishly nodded.

Cold water was poured on her detonator. It was the moment when the man’s sonorous voice penetrated the semicircular canal.

“Okay, me. You want a life of walking with the Joker. So tell me. How will you forget me?”

“… !”

Shine Stella lost her mind.

*****

Inside a small and cozy hospital room.

I sit next to Stella, who is lying on the bed, and wait for her to wake up.

… To be honest, the situation is so radical right now that I have no thoughts. But if I had to pick one thing for sure, it felt great.

How will Stella react when she wakes up?

Anyway, the feast is over.

I still have the climax left, but I’ll be giving it as a gift to Stella on her birthday, so let’s forget about it for now.

“Hueup… Piyo… .”

By the way, when will Stella wake up? Breathing is stable.

I waved my hand in front of Stella. Of course, the eyes are closed.

flinch-.

… But it just moved.

Right? It moved, right? I didn’t see it wrong, right?

I think Stella is a little shy. Hmm, then I should approach you first. Like a prince kissing a sleeping princess in the forest.

“Stella, you’re awake, right?”

“… .”

“It’s time to turn away from the fantasy. Open your eyes and look straight at me.”

“… Joker.”

Oh oh! Stella opened her eyes as I whispered to her ear.

But the Joker. Are you saying you won’t be confused anymore? This is good posture.

“W… Creeping… ?”

“It’s a hospital. Stella suddenly passed out, so I carried her on my back.”

“You are now… It’s Joker, it’s Evans… . no… Is there no point in even sharing it like this? .”

Stella raised her upper body. He quickly stretched out his hand and supported her waist. Stella quietly accepted my touch.

Stella was sitting upright on the bed, her back slightly bent.

“null… What should I call you?”

“Well. That’s up to you to decide.”

“What… .”

“Was it the Joker hiding his identity as Evans, or was it Evans hiding his identity as the Joker? Which of the two do you lean towards more?”

“… Evans hides his identity as Joker.”

“Wow, you really loved Evans.”

dark room. Even Stella’s golden hair can’t be revealed.

“Was it all a joke?”

“Playing?”

“Time spent with me. The times we spent together. Times when we lusted after each other’s lips, whispered words of love, and longed for affection… Was it all a joke?”

“It’s hard to pinpoint that. Because it’s so complex. The time I kissed Stella was truly ecstatic, and I felt really good when Stella told me that she loved me. Also, the sight of Stella complaining about being treated by the Joker during the day and saying that I was healing because of me gave me extreme pleasure. I woke up, and every time I saw Stella tired at night, I thought about what to do tomorrow… .”

“… That’s a joke… .”

widely-.

Stella’s hand pushed away my hand that was stroking her.

“Get out. Right now.”

“Please send me?”

“Fuck off. I won’t be fooled by you anymore.”

“No, you have to kill me, right? You must avenge your colleagues. Or at least arrest him. Isn’t that how it should be?”

“… Get out of here!”

“Kill me. There is a demon here to play with you. Even the Messiah did not show mercy to Satan.”

“Get out! please!! Get out of my sight right now!!”

Stella shouted sharply. I guess they can’t arrest me. If you wanted to arrest me now, I was willing to let you be caught quietly.

Well, it’s all my business. There is no need to go against it.

“Okay. But I don’t know if you regret it later.”

“Please, go away.”

It happened in the chair. Stella sat on the bed and didn’t even look at me.

At first glance, when viewed from the side, it seemed like transparent beads of sweat were running down her cheeks. It didn’t look right.

As I left the room and disappeared, Stella, who thought I had completely left, could be heard muttering to herself through the door.

“… Before you go.”

“I’ll hug you at least once.”

“I was really happy with your joke… !”

And Stella buried her head between her knees and cried for a long time.

I cried for a really long time.

I overheard all of that crying while leaning against the wall outside the room.

It was very fun and refreshing.