episode_0015

A memory of seeing an old horror painting suddenly came to mind.

The content wasn’t very scary.

However, if it had been a trivial horror movie about struggling with ghosts or supernatural beings, it would not have stuck deep in Jena’s mind.

-Death itself is the enemy.

Everyone who is destined to die will die without being able to escape.

Even if you’re lucky enough to avoid it once, they’ll knock on the door again.

It wasn’t an accident. It’s not a coincidence. You can’t escape.

Trapped in the prison of fate.

The final destination of this journey was also the death of my childhood friend.

In a scene where screams erupt from everywhere and people come and go in a hurry, Jena wanders around like a stranger.

“Daa… It was going well… … .”

When I squeeze my cheek due to extreme stress, blood flows along the fingernail marks. It seems as if a red sorghum field road has been opened in a snowy field.

Blood mixes with tears and drips.

Clothes that must have been worth a lot of money are now stained with blood stains.

Yena, who stumbles and barely manages to maintain her balance, complains that she can’t reach it again.

“You idiot! If you’re going to die, die somewhere other than in front of me. Please.”

Looking in vain at her childhood friend who had already become a dead body, she poured out the honest words she had been holding in her heart.

Why do you keep dying in front of me?

“Oh, it hurts. fool… … Why did he die right before I could tell him? Sigh. Ahhh.”

He takes out a knife, shaking his knuckles as if he were suffering from a miscarriage.

sick. A feeling of emptiness that tears at my heart.

The physical pain that will follow will be so painful – but I have to die. To turn back time.

‘We have to go back and stop it.’

I didn’t do anything wrong today, she believed.

Instead, you gave him everything he didn’t deserve, right?

She played the ideal woman that every man would want. I held back desperately every time he went astray.

-Why did Jeong-gyu die? Was there a sign?

I hold a knife to my throat, thinking about what happened from morning until now.

Antiques that my father collected.

The two-spotted skull decoration is impressive.

Judging by the fact that the blood was not red but dark blue, the return to death had already begun. Ugh, ugh. thank god-.

I ask myself a question in my dizzy mind.

Today, what happened?

***

10:30

I don’t understand people who are crazy about aquariums.

The entrance fee is 30,000 won, and the small space is crowded with people. Wasn’t it the handshake that brought us here first during our journey?

When I stand in front of the Penguin booth full of kids, I feel sick to my stomach.

“Where does it hurt?”

I ask while straightening my hair that is tilted to the left, perhaps because of my twisted blonde hair.

He still looks like he’s doing breakfast in the morning.

“Because there are a lot of people.”

“You can’t hold on… … Ahaha. Well, I see. Should I go out-?”

Wiggle-

The golden eyebrows rose for a moment, but quickly lowered.

I said sarcastically to Yena Joo, who gently encouraged me by pointing toward the exit.

“I have to get my money’s worth, so I won’t listen to you about money.”

Economic power is her biggest weapon against me.

Not having money is sad in any era.

It’s not that there is no legacy left behind by my parents, but it’s not enough to maintain a single-family home while attending a private school.

If you go to university, it will cost more.

“… Tsk.”

If you follow your usual attitude during the Cold War,

“Even if I help you for free, you’re still whining!? “I’m always dissatisfied with something”,

“Then move. “What can you do alone?”

“You don’t know grace, do you? It’s okay even if you don’t pay it back. Sincerity must be shown. sex!”

It looks like he’s holding back what he wants to say in rapid fire.

Yena has been expressing her anger directly at me since some time ago. I couldn’t stand it.

How nice is it that you respect me, even if it’s pretentious?

‘My insides must be boiling.’

Yena immediately smiles.

At times like this, it feels amazing.

“-That’s right. I’m sure you’re worried about the aquarium fee I paid for you. Sorry. Next time, I’ll go to the place you went… … .”

“That’s it. Do whatever you want.”

Yena looked surprised for a moment and then pushed my back.

“There~there~is a pretty fish.”

He looks happy, but I can’t forgive him for hitting Dahyun and lying to me at the bus stop.

… Now I have to pay the entrance fee. The save point was also updated.

As I wander around aimlessly, I come across an eye-popping water tank.

‘Blue-ringed octopus.’

A small octopus with a blue spotted body clings to the rock.

It looks very cute, but contrary to its appearance, it has a deadly venom and is said to be fatal if bitten.

In addition to the fact that its skin is yellow, it is a very attractive octopus.

The constellation that was diving after chattering freely about cheering for them suddenly starts chatting.

[The constellation ‘The opposite of someone who lives is suicide’ cries because he is heartbroken as he thinks of his sleeping younger brother.]

‘That’s terrible. ‘Is the octopus your younger brother?’

Jena waves her hand from the undersea tunnel as I am held in a dull, unpopular water tank.

“Here! There are sharks and sea turtles, come and see them -.”

It wasn’t bad so far.

Not yet.

***

11:44

After leaving the aquarium, Yena cautiously came up behind me while I was at the water purifier and asked.

“… Are you taking your medicine today?”

“uh.”

I answered briefly.

Trying to interfere excessively in this matter is tantamount to insulting me.

It hasn’t bothered me so far, so I hope you make a wise choice in this matter as well.

“Don’t be stubborn like before and eat well. Because if you die, it’s all over.”

The last words were sharp, but I passed over them smoothly.

“Well, I’m doing well.”

“Really?”

“Roughly.”

She sighs and takes off her gloves, probably scolded by the heat in the crowd at the aquarium.

Jomulrak – Yena kneading her hand a few times. And then he continues talking.

“It’s a little early, but should we go to a restaurant?”

***

12:52

The restaurant’s menu is Cheese Katsu.

“It was delicious~. When it first opened, you had to wait in line to eat.”

“… … … … … ”

“Ugh, hmmm. It wasn’t that good!?”

At home, at night, I just eat kimchi, ramen, and sometimes side dishes made by Yena’s housekeeper.

Because I don’t want to remain uncomfortable in the classroom, I buy bread from the cafeteria for lunch that costs no more than 2,000 won.

Naturally, my stomach feels greasy due to the oil.

“Okay.”

Currently, Yena is paying with her card.

I hid my honest feelings by wiping the grease from my lips with the back of my hand.

Today’s ‘date’ has the purpose of shocking Yena, but

They say her attitude has become toxic.

I feel uncomfortable because it feels like things are constantly looking down on me.

The superior-subordinate relationship has not yet changed.

We have to change it step by step.

‘damn. Can’t I add cash that can be purchased with points at the suicide shop?’

There is nothing more expensive than a person’s life, so wouldn’t it be a good price to pay for it?

Then commit suicide right away. I’m seriously worried.

[The constellation ‘The opposite of the person who lives is suicide’ is said to mean that the user’s life is infinite, so it is effectively 0 won.]

It’s sophistry.

It was a hassle to argue, so I didn’t bother to complain.

―As I headed towards the clothing store for today’s main event, my head started pounding.

Regardless of that, I drag myself into one of the booths and the hellish process of choosing clothes begins.

Yena mutters while putting various things on my body.

“You weren’t this miserable before.”

“So miserable?”

“Yes! The appearance is miserable. ah? iced coffee. It doesn’t mean anything strange.”

I’m guessing he was referring to your attire, but it seems like you’re miserable, so I’m stabbing you like a dagger.

That’s right. Earn 1 stack point.

“Not a baggy shirt, just casual jeans. No. Because Gyu-jeong is unnecessarily tall… … .”

After picking out a bunch of my clothes, I chose my own clothes again.

“It’s an underwear store over there, so just wait patiently. Oh, okay? Don’t follow me!”

“uh.”

When I looked around, it was already past 2 o’clock.

Jena, who was humming a German folk song and smiling, stops and blocks the road.

“It would be a good idea to take your time and look at the clothes you bought while I was away.”

“Hmm.”

“If you stop by the beauty salon on your way home and get your hair done, you won’t end up on your knees somewhere. So do as I say-”

“Yes. Okay, so buy it and come back. I’ll be here.”

“Yes!”

There is still time left until planning.

Should I kill time pointlessly? I narrow my eyes and look around.

‘music store.’

Close by, you can see a small music store attached to a large bookstore.

It’s been a long time since I gave up, but it was once a hobby of mine.

I went into the store without thinking, wondering if I could come back quickly… … .

***

14:05

For a record store attached to a bookstore, the interior is authentic.

They cover everything from the latest pop songs and ballads to classical music.

Let’s focus our attention on a song we’ve never heard before called [Symphony of Fantasy].

“Well, what is it.”

-I was surprised when a pair of eyes appeared between the shelves.

“It’s been a while.”

At first I thought the eyes were talking.

I was relieved to soon find out its identity.

Even the beret worn over his chestnut brown hair and the cane he held in one hand. He smiles with narrow eyes like fox eyes on his shadowy face.

“Relax. I’m never surprised, either. I saw it at the hat store earlier.”

Click – The tip of the cane hits the ground.

He emphasizes that his left leg is injured, as if to ask for respect.

“It’s been 2 years. I heard that you passed the arts high school across the street… .”

There is no notice in this underdeveloped city of I, so of course it is outside.

“Ah, lie. I wish I knew. yes? So you reconciled with Yena?”

A girl who calls her peers ‘Mr.’ and keeps her distance from them.

After flicking the cane on the ground once again, he opens his mouth.

“You know the term “saminopathies.””

“I know.”

“… … I’m surprised that the two of them fit together so well right now. congratulations. It’s regular. Cool.”

―Son Yu-ran, second year student at Yeonhwa Arts High School.

To me, he is just as annoying as Joo Yena.