episode_0231

The moment I saw the caller, my hand holding the phone suddenly tightened.

There were some predictable reasons as to why he called.

First of all, the important thing.

“Booool! It’s hot!”

“Adam? Small? You were ignoring me like that!”

“Stop it, it hurts.”

“My heart hurts more!”

Seo Ye-rin, Yoo Ah-rin, and Choi Yi-seo. I held out my cell phone to the center where the three were chatting away.

The three people’s gazes turned towards him for a moment, wondering what he was doing.

And at the same time, Choi Jin-ah’s name was confirmed.

“I got a call.”

The best way is to reveal it directly without hiding it. Just like the last time we met, it was better to confront it head on than to hide it and cause misunderstandings.

Even if you could say that it’s a matter of choosing the lesser of two evils.

“… … .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

Three people’s eyes are focused on me at the same time. At first, they seemed confused, but then they seemed to be thinking about what to do about this.

“I guess I contacted you because I said I wasn’t going to the reunion. Your Honor, I’m not guilty.”

When I pleaded not guilty, the heavy atmosphere became somewhat lighter.

I was so excited that I just pressed the call rejection button.

Then the atmosphere became even brighter.

“Hey, but he’s famous so he doesn’t answer the phone.”

Seo Ye-rin smiles faintly, caressing her flushed cheeks.

“I’m kind of curious about how a violinist spends his day.”

Choi Yi-seo also relaxed her shoulders and asked questions about Choi Jin-ah.

“If they’re elementary school classmates… …I guess I can contact them. It’s not like I’m going to restrict them like that.”

Even Yoo Ah-rin said that she was cool and that it didn’t really matter.

‘what.’

I was the only one making a fuss.

Or maybe my transparent actions since last time have given them a firm belief.

‘Not bad.’

We were now connected by faith.

That’s why we won’t doubt or criticize each other no matter what happens.

That this kind of relationship is also possible between people.

Woof! Woof! Woof!

– Choi Jin-ah –

The phone rang again.

This time I just accepted it without much hesitation.

“Hello?”

– Hello? Can I talk to you now?

“Yes, it is possible… … .”

what.

A lot of cold stares are focused on them at the same time. They were definitely laid-back and generous kids until just a moment ago.

Even though I kept my mouth shut, the air became heavy in an instant.

If I were to compare it to a steam room, it would feel like entering a kiln.

“… … is it possible?”

– Are you asking me that? Hehe, Woojin is still weird.

When I see that calling someone weird feels like a compliment rather than an insult, I think Choi Jin Ah is a bit weird too.

By the way, I’m not complimenting you, I’m insulting you.

Even though we were elementary school classmates, we still used formal language.

It was a kind of distance, and I also felt awkward speaking informally to Choi Jin-ah because I had cheated on her in elementary school.

Since Choi Jin-ah naturally spoke to me formally, it felt like we were more like meeting on a blind date than elementary school classmates.

– I heard you all voted not to attend the reunion this time. Everyone is really disappointed.

“I was suddenly invited to a group chat I didn’t know about, so I was the one who was confused.”

Suddenly, I was invited to a group chat room with a classmate from Irum Elementary School.

Just looking at the profile pictures, I saw a group chat full of rich people, so I declined the vote to attend the alumni reunion and just left the chat room.

– That’s too bad.

“But I see it’s the 3rd class reunion or something. Do you meet often?”

– Right?

I didn’t ask any further questions because the tone seemed to suggest that there was no need to explain the reason.

Originally, those in high positions cooperate with each other to solidify their positions, and do not create situations where they will embarrass each other or create a competitive structure.

Because things are going so well that there is no need to do that.

– In that sense, attending a class reunion isn’t such a bad thing. You never know who might be helpful at what time.

“Do you really want to take me with you?”

– … … When Mr. Woojin comes.

Her bitter feelings strangely struck my ears.

– I don’t think it will be boring.

“Are you bored there?”

– … … .

“Well, what do you know about those who think it’s fun to just spend money?”

– flaw.

“Then why are you going? Why don’t you just not go? Don’t you have any friends?”

– Phew.

Even the laughter is restrained.

Of course, the three people in front of me who heard what I said looked like they were wondering what kind of person this was.

– I told you, you never know who might be of help. It’s not like I choose to go.

You’re being forced to attend an unwanted gathering.

– Because it might be of some help to the company.

“Huh.”

– I can only play the violin, so this is all I can do for my parents.

Considering that he has already become famous and even received awards, he is showing his filial piety enough.

It seemed like something was missing.

“Um, I’m not the successor so I’m not really interested in that.”

As for the company, it’s my older brother’s job to take care of it, and it’s not something I should interfere with.

– … … .

There was silence for a moment.

Enough to take the phone away from my ear and double-check that I was really on a call.

A moment when even the silence felt awkward.

– That’s amazing.

It was a short statement, but it contained a lot of meaning.

If someone were to hear this, they might suspect it was sarcasm.

If someone else were listening, they might say it was simply admiration.

“Yes, that’s why I’m not going.”

I think it’s time to hang up the phone.

You said that everything in front of you was fine, but looking at your expressions now, it’s clear that you were joking.

‘No, I just received it because they said it was okay… … .’

This also feels a bit unfair to me, so let’s strengthen our will to resist.

“Okay? I’ll hang up?”

– Yes, I understand.

Stop.

“Your Honor, I am truly innocent.”

As I raised both hands and spoke, the three people who had been staring at me remained silent for a moment.

I was a little worried about what kind of answer he would give, but he was surprisingly gentle.

“Woojina, should I go to the reunion with you? I’ll dress up like the prettiest girl in the province and stick right next to you!”

Seo Ye-rin spoke as if she would really follow.

“He’s a polite person. Just like I saw on TV.”

Choi Yi-seo sincerely praised Choi Jin-ah.

“They said they’d lend me a card. Want to play a card game?”

Yoo Ah-rin suddenly changed the subject.

“What, are you okay? When I received it earlier, you were glaring at me as if you were going to cut off my limbs.”

When I asked with a shrug, Choi Yi-seo answered with an embarrassed look.

“Seeing you trying so hard to show your faith… …I feel a little sorry.”

“Huh.”

I couldn’t help but smile at the cute Choi Yi-seo’s answer.

It was something that had to be done.

“If you’re dating three people, you should definitely do this much.”

“We’re not dating yet.”

The answer is really sharp.

however.

‘Not yet.’

Our relationship, which I thought had stopped at some point, seems to be moving forward a little.

* * *

The window of a huge mansion.

“… … .”

Choi Jin-ah was looking at Kim Woo-jin’s name that appeared on the screen.

The call was hung up a long time ago.

But as if feeling the aftertaste of it, she kept her mouth shut without moving at all from her suspended posture.

Of course, it couldn’t stay like this forever.

“Miss, it’s time.”

The female bodyguard cautiously called out to Choi Jin-ah.

Only then did Choi Jin-ah seem to come to her senses, slowly raise her head, and answer.

“Yes, I’ll be there soon.”

Father is waiting.

I couldn’t make him wait as he was the head of a company.

“… … .”

As I leaned forward and lowered my head, my vision naturally reached the tips of my toes.

The sunlight streaming in from outside cast a long shadow from the large window frame into the house, and before he knew it, it was resting on him.

Long, elongated window frame shadows.

“Exactly-.”

Jinah Choi tried to swallow the sudden thought that occurred to her.

‘It’s like iron bars.’

Because I hated it, I stepped out of the shadows, but really.

Nothing, nothing has changed.

* * *

“Boss?”

“… … Huh? Oh, yeah.”

“Are you sleepy? Why are you like that?”

Bae Ji-hye.

The broadcaster Popo sat across from me and worried about me.

I don’t know.

There have been a lot of cases like this recently.

Oh Yoon-ji had been calling this moment a ‘blackout’ for some time.

The human named Oh Yoon-ji turns off for a moment and then turns back on.

Because this time wasn’t long.

She was living without being very conscious of it or showing it to anyone.

“I guess you must be very tired because we had to re-select the managers and editors. I’m sorry.”

Popo quickly handed me a vitamin drink while apologizing. It was natural, but unfortunately, everything in the office refrigerator was bought with company money.

“What are you sorry about? It’s my job to filter out weird guys, so it’s natural.”

Especially in the case of Popo, since he had trauma in this regard, we had to be even more careful when assigning personnel.

‘Returning to school… … This might be difficult.’

Oh Yoon-ji muttered to herself and soothed her bitter stomach with a vitamin drink.

Preparations for returning to school were steadily coming to an end.

We are also accelerating the recruitment of Internet broadcasters, hiring employees, and even starting to produce goods, etc.

But then.

Choi Eun-byeol, the main broadcaster of the most important company, has become pregnant.

Although she had been dating Kim Woon from the beginning, when she suddenly got pregnant, Eunbyeol Choi’s fandom went into chaos.

There were many fans who congratulated him, but there were also many who did not.

Anyway, the hot and burning time has ended and things are starting to calm down.

“No matter who I date, I will always tell them.”

“I won’t stop you from dating, just use contraception.”

“Yep!”

After saying that, Popo hurried into the broadcasting room. He said he ordered chicken for the mukbang earlier, so should he just take one?

It seemed like Popo had overcome the last incident.

Wouldn’t it be wrong to treat CEO Oh Yoon-ji so courteously?

‘He’s older than me.’

Is it possible for someone so shameless to be a broadcaster?

Oh Yoon-ji finishes drinking her vitamin drink while checking the mail the new employee brought earlier.

Among them, there were some from Gahyundai.

‘I guess it came to Popo.’

Gahyundai.

I tried to return to school.

‘… … Is there really a reason to return to school?’

I am working hard now and making good money.

Is it really necessary to go to college?

A man’s face came to mind.

Oh Yoon-ji now skillfully erased his face.

“Oh my, I told you to separate fan letters and such.”

Oh Yoon-ji clicks her tongue at the new recruits she just picked, saying they are all messed up, and flips through the pages one by one.

[Murderer Abigail-]

The moment a letter hidden among the fan letters comes into view, Oh Yoon-ji’s expression slowly fades.

… … .

… … … … … .

… … … … … … … .

“Boss?”

“… … Oh, yeah?”

Oh Yoon-ji came to her senses again at the voice of another employee who had called her.

“What should I do with this?”

“… … What were you asking? Sorry, I didn’t hear the first part.”

Oh Yoon-ji asked back, hiding the letter down.

“That’s it, now-.”

I wasn’t asleep.

Fainting was even more of a problem.

Oh Yoon-ji called this a blackout.

It’s dark.

But I can’t do anything.

There are definitely people left in it.

So this was a blackout.