episode_0381

“Oh my, oh my, our Woojini.”

Still at the hotel.

Since it was still early for check-out, I was spending some time in my hotel room.

Seo Ye-rin sitting on the bed and hugging Kim Woo-jin.

He is trying to comfort her weakened mind and body by stroking her head and burying her face in his chest.

“If I go now, when will I come back?”

It was annoying that he was acting like he was complaining, but it seemed to be comforting.

I don’t know if it’s because it’s buried deep in my heart or because of Seo Ye-rin’s lament.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Choi Yi-seo and Yoo Ah-rin fell into deep thought as they looked at those two people.

What on earth do I do with this?

If they had struck first, it would have been strange, but it was a strange situation where it was difficult to reveal the lie because of the news of enlistment that Woojin Kim brought.

“Ahhh! Where am I going leaving my kids behind!”

Kim Woo-jin raises his head and puts his ear to Seo Ye-rin’s stomach.

“Our child is waiting for his father like this! If we keep doing this, we won’t even be able to see the children being born.”

“… … .”

“Wait a minute! Don’t you think you can hear a sound just now?”

Even Seo Ye-rin had no choice but to keep her mouth shut.

The three people thought at the same time.

This kid is seriously ill.

What if I tell you that the news of your pregnancy was a lie when you’re having such a hard time?

Who can do that here?

“Right? Yerin, don’t you feel something in your stomach?”

“I think it’s because I’m hungry.”

“Are you hungry? What, what do you want to eat? Oh, wait a minute.”

Woojin Kim, who had been depressed because of his military service until just now, smiles brightly and takes out a notebook from his bosom.

Woojin Kim reading the densely written content.

“Pregnant women should never eat raw food. I looked and it says it’s a taboo food. It’ll be hard, but I’ll help you.”

“Huh?”

“Of course, it’s still early so you don’t have to worry about it to this extent. But I’m worried so I’ll be a little stubborn, okay?”

“Yeah.”

“Oh, you learned massage too? Do you want to stretch your legs? This is to reduce swelling-.”

Are you really the same person who was feeling down just now?

His dedicated actions were full of consideration, and the smile on his face made it seem like any pressure from the military had long since disappeared.

‘You’ve prepared like that?’

‘In one day… … .’

If it were the original, I would have been moved by Kim Woo-jin’s actions.

Even if he usually plays pranks or does a lot of strange things, you can feel that he is kind and considerate to his family.

But looking at him, who was dripping with warmth.

The three of them started to feel dizzy.

I wish I was actually pregnant.

Kim Woo-jin was so sincere that it made me think like that.

“How is it? Is it cool?”

“Yeah, it’s cool. It’s good… … .”

Even Seo Ye-rin is awkward and scratches her cheek, unable to say anything.

“Really? That’s fortunate.”

Kim Woo-jin smiling brightly and happily.

Was he the young man who could smile so innocently?

I saw a new side of it.

“Oh, how many lectures are there today? I have one in the morning.”

The three answered Kim Woo-jin’s question briskly, as if they were nervous.

“I have two this afternoon.”

“I have classes all day today.”

“One in the morning, one in the afternoon.”

Seo Ye-rin, Choi Yi-seo, and even Yoo Ah-rin.

Kim Woo-jin nodded when told about their schedule.

“I see. Honestly, on days like today, I want to stay with you all the time… …but isn’t that right?”

Kim Woo-jin looking at me as if pleading.

If it were normal, I would have listened, but right now, the three of them felt awkward being together.

“I, I have to retake the class if I miss it this time!”

“Ahem, I have no choice but to get a full scholarship.”

“Me too! My parents told me to get good grades to be allowed to do YouTube.”

“Oh, right. That’s right.”

He had an obviously disappointed expression on his face, but it quickly changed.

“Then let’s all eat together tonight. Is that okay? I’ll make a reservation at a good restaurant. I’ll have to ask the pregnant woman to prepare some good food separately.”

How good of a place do you have to be to reserve a table and even decide on the menu?

Of course, they were grateful because Kim Woo-jin’s consideration and kindness showed his love for them.

“Then shall we go?! I have to stop by my house before I go!”

“I’m going to be late!”

“Let’s go!”

The three of them awkwardly shout and leave the hotel. Kim Woo-jin follows behind.

Yoo Ah-rin whispered to Choi Yi-seo as she snuck closer to her.

“Hey, what are we going to do? She’s really excited right now. Shouldn’t you tell me now?”

“That’s… …but.”

It was a bit awkward to say that it was a lie when he showed his love so openly.

There were, of course, other reasons as well.

“Ah, honestly, I was a bit depressed because of my enlistment. But when I think of my kids, I feel strong.”

“… … .”

“I was worried if I could do well in the military, but I think I can do it for the sake of my children.”

Didn’t we all see how Kim Woo-jin, who was having a hard time because of his enlistment, suddenly felt better when he talked about his kids?

“… … If you can speak, speak. Preferably away from me.”

When Choi Yi-seo, who was rare in her life, shifted the blame, Yoo Ah-rin bit her lip and shook her head.

“I, I can’t fucking do this… … I didn’t know that kid would like it that much.”

The two people look back briefly.

Seo Ye-rin was also happily linking arms with Kim Woo-jin.

“Woojina, how about some morning coffee? I’ll buy it!”

“Pregnant women shouldn’t drink that kind of stuff!”

“Oh, really?”

The two people who saw Seo Ye-rin began to worry.

I thought that if it was Seo Ye-rin, she would be able to say it quite shamelessly.

“I see… … .”

The tears in Seo Ye-rin’s eyes as she lowered her head were filled with resentment at not knowing how to explain the tragedy that was to come.

“Huh? Yerin, are you cold? Are you shivering?”

“Oh, no.”

The trembling body was a rare sign that Seo Ye-rin was feeling fear.

“Sigh.”

“ was made.”

The two of them ended up not saying anything and just pushed each other towards school.

* * *

“Huh?”

During break time in the middle of lecture.

As Choi Yi-seo was reviewing what she had just learned, she saw Kim Woo-jin holding a tumbler in both hands.

“This is it!”

Kim Woo-jin runs over as soon as he spots Choi Yi-seo.

He came and handed me a tumbler without paying any attention to what others thought.

“What’s going on? You have a class too.”

“Ah, I’m going to the military anyway. I just took a day off today.”

“No matter what, you still have to manage your grades.”

“Okay, I’m sorry. More importantly, this.”

He hands over the tumbler, ignoring Choi Yi-seo’s words.

“Chamomile tea. They say this is a good tea for pregnant women to drink.”

“… … .”

“It’s hot, so let it cool before eating. You don’t want to startle our child for no reason.”

“Oh, Jin-ah. You don’t have to worry about it so much.”

Choi Yi-seo bit her lips hard and tried to resist.

Kim Woo-jin responded with a bright smile.

“I know, I know. It’s still early, so you don’t really have to worry about it. But can you just sit still?”

“… … .”

“I thought about it. I honestly thought it would be hard before I enlisted? But, I’m going to work really hard for our kids before we enlist. In fact, that gives me more strength, right?”

“… … .”

“Anyway, good luck to you, Lee Seo! Study hard! I’ll go tell Arin about this!”

Seo Ye-rin hasn’t come to school yet because she has two afternoon classes.

It was Kim Woo-jin who was taking care of Choi Yi-seo and Yoo Ah-rin.

A few minutes later.

– Yoo Ah-rin: s …

While reading the message from Yoo Ah-rin, Choi Yi-seo felt a rare sense of deep empathy for her.

‘Next time, I really have to say something.’

I think I’m going to get a stomach ulcer if I keep going like this.

I’m sorry to take away Kim Woo-jin’s happiness, but I have to tell the truth someday anyway.

An hour later.

Another break.

Kim Woo-jin caught Choi Yi-seo’s eye as she was half-forcing herself to focus on her studies in order to forget about the current situation.

“… … .”

“This is it!”

He approaches with the same bright smile as before.

This time, he was holding a snack and a blanket in his hands.

“This is Yanggaeng. I see that it’s made as a snack for pregnant women? I’ll try it once and if it’s good, I’ll order a few more.”

“… … .”

“And I looked into it separately, and it said that there is a protein shake that is good for pregnant women to drink even if they have a hard time exercising. I ordered that too.”

“… … .”

“This too. Why did you sit by the window? It’s cold for no reason. You need to keep warm.”

Kim Woo-jin even covers her with a blanket.

‘ah…….’

I was definitely going to say it next time.

Choi Yi-seo didn’t say anything because she didn’t know he would come back during break time.

I’m not ready to take away his happiness yet.

‘I wish I had really been pregnant… … .’

All these actions seemed cute, and it would be so nice to be cherished.

Even if he was a weirdo, he would have praised himself for catching at least one man.

Tears welled up in my eyes without me knowing.

Kim Woo-jin was surprised when he saw that and hugged Choi Yi-seo.

“Hey, what’s wrong? What’s wrong?”

The students nearby glanced at him, but Kim Woo-jin paid no attention.

“No, I just… …I never imagined you would do this to me.”

I really never imagined it.

Before sending the text, I was worried that it would be like being thrown away like in dramas or movies.

Now I feel like throwing away the phone I used to send those texts.

“What, I’m a husband and a father.”

Kim Woo-jin whispers proudly in your ear.

“I really love you, Seo-ya. And thank you so much.”

Tears flow down Choi Yi-seo’s cheeks when she hears that.

“Me too… …I love you too.”

But, not tears of emotion.

Tears of lament over the current situation that is so bleak.