episode_0022
by fnovelpia… … … … …
The boy I met for the first time today, I’m sure he’s my son.
If someone who didn’t know the situation heard that, they would strongly doubt Yoon Ha-neul’s mental health. When Yoon Ha-neul first thought of this, he also criticized himself in a similar tone.
But―――But, but.
Even when I think back to the sons born to the ancestors in my vivid memories――’they’, there are too many similarities with that boy.
Even if it’s Yoon Ha-neul, I can’t help but find this strange.
The first thing that struck her when she first saw the boy was none other than his appearance.
It doesn’t mean that Yoon Ha-neul, in her mid-twenties, fell in love at first sight with the boy she saw for the first time today… … It doesn’t mean that. In fact, it might be more accurate to say that she fell in love at first sight.
Anyway, let’s think back. The appearance of the boy I met for the first time today was almost identical to the husband and sons that existed in the hazy memories of the eight ancestors.
Women with the same genetic makeup gave birth to similar-looking boys as their sons.
Yoon Ha-neul also met a boy who looked like the sons of her ancestors today. This could be called fate.
“No… … No. You’re saying fate is determined by appearance alone? Not even a child… … .”
Yes. It wasn’t just his looks that caught Yoon Ha-neul’s attention. She recalled the elements that made her feel attracted to the boy, one by one.
For example, maybe you gave an odd answer to her question when we first met.
For example, he confessed all of his extremely personal circumstances to Yoon Ha-neul, who was probably meeting her for the first time.
For example, the point that you work more diligently than you think.
For example, there was the point where he took the bread that Yoon Ha-neul handed him and ate it, then smiled faintly.
For example, you may have been caught by guests for carelessly moving despite being warned several times.
For example, for example, for example, for example, for example, for example, for example――
“… … … Ah.”
It’s dangerous to think about him any longer. He might lose his human form. If he does something like that in the store, the stall will be in shambles.
Yoon Ha-neul took a deep breath, not wanting to stay up all night cleaning up the store.
… … … … …
“Mr. Ghost! I finally got a new job!”
I opened the door wide and smiled as I returned home, but unlike usual, there was no response from the house.
“Mr. Ghost! Mr. Ghost!?”
I went into the living room and looked around, but there was still no sign of Mr. Ghost.
“Ghost… … Mr.?”
I felt a little uneasy so I called again, but it was the same.
“Um… …Where did Mr. Ghost go?
Or… … .”
Suddenly, I felt like I was left home alone.
Maybe Mr. Ghost just needs some time alone sometimes, or maybe he went to visit another house.
Or, he may have become a Buddha and gone to the afterlife.
I had mixed thoughts, but decided to think positively. If Ghost needs some time alone, I should respect that, and I shouldn’t feel sorry if he goes to another house or passes away.
“Maybe… …I might come back tomorrow morning.”
I was sad that I couldn’t share many of the things that happened today with anyone, but there was no way around it.
I sighed and headed to bed. After changing clothes and laying down on the bed, I suddenly felt lonely and thought of many people.
Sister Seo-yeon, who I don’t know what she’s doing beyond the dimensional gate right now, Teacher Wol-hee, who took care of me so kindly in the hospital room, the woman with long purple hair who helped me at the mart, and lastly, CEO Haneul, who hired me today.
But now they are not by my side, and I am alone. Thinking of that, I felt particularly lonely in bed that day.
After a deep sleep, I opened my eyes as the morning sunlight streamed in through the window.
“… … Hot! Mr. Ghost… … ?”
I jumped up and looked around, but still there was no answer.
“… … As expected… … You didn’t come back.”
Of course, before I became independent, I thought many times that I would have to become alone through independence.
Perhaps my strong resolve had become weak due to my strange cohabitation with Mr. Ghost. I thought that I had to overcome this loneliness to be able to stand on my own, but my heart felt heavy at the thought of being alone.
“First… … let’s get ready for work. The CEO will be waiting.”
I started getting ready, muttering to myself with a heavy heart. I changed my clothes, took a shower, and decided to skip breakfast… I didn’t really have an appetite.
Because I skipped the meal, I ended up arriving at the Sky Boss’s shop a little earlier than scheduled. As I opened the door and stepped inside, a rich honey scent that didn’t seem appropriate for a hole-in-the-wall shop—actually a weapons store—tickled my nose.
“Welcome――Are you a little early?”
When I arrived at work, President Haneul welcomed me with a bright face. Her hospitality made me feel a little more at ease.
“Oh, hello, boss.”
As I greeted her and looked her in the eye, her expression suddenly changed slightly.
“Huh―? What happened at home yesterday?”
I was a little surprised by her words, which contained some truth in them.
I didn’t show it at all, so how did the CEO know I was in a bad mood? Or was it just that I couldn’t control my expression?
“Oh, no. I just… … I had some trouble sleeping. It’s my first time going to work, so I’m nervous.”
I just started talking about whatever came to mind. I couldn’t possibly talk about Mr. Ghost. Even I would never believe it if someone else said it to me.
“… … Really? If you don’t mind, that’s fine. It’s your first day at work, so it’s natural to be nervous――”
The boss spoke with a big smile, but his eyes seemed a little sullen. Did he get caught lying about his excuses?
I was worried because the atmosphere was a bit strange from the first day of work, but fortunately, the boss started giving instructions without asking any additional questions.
“Okay, then let’s start with a quick cleaning?”
… … … … …
I started cleaning the store according to the chairman’s instructions. I swept the floor with a broom and wiped the shelves with a mop.
As I cleaned, I felt good because it felt like it was the first time in a long time that I was doing housework.
Sister Seoyeon tried to do all the housework herself, and when she insisted on helping, she reluctantly asked me to help her clean…
Even while working like that, I could still feel someone’s gaze. When I was at home, it would have belonged to Mr. Ghost, but since Mr. Ghost is not here, I guess it would be okay to think of it as Mr. Sky’s.
When I turned my head slightly towards the CEO and made eye contact, the CEO quickly looked away. But that was only for a moment. As soon as I started working again, I felt her gaze looking at me again.
… … I think I get it. I’m sure you weren’t sure that you had left the job to me, a newbie.
There’s nothing I can do. I have no choice but to show that I’m working properly and diligently to gain trust.
“Boss, should I clean this corner too?”
“Huh… … ? Oh, really? You’re so thorough――”
I felt good about the boss’s praise, so I worked even harder. As I cleaned without realizing how much time had passed, the entire store was sparkling brightly – in my opinion.
“Wow――It’s clean. You worked hard. Now, shall we relax until the guests arrive――?”
The Sky Boss applauded and led me toward the stall. In front of the stall, instead of the cheap plastic chairs that had been there yesterday, there was an incredibly comfortable-looking armchair.
“Oh, yes!”
Now it’s time to guard the front of the stall like yesterday. I nodded to the words of the Sky CEO and sat down in front of the stall.
While I was sitting there blankly for a while, I was simulating various fantasies in my head about where the missing ghost had gone…
Suddenly, my vision went dark.
“, huh?”
When I looked up, the giant chest of the Sky CEO was blocking my view. She was so close that I could smell her scent all over me.
“Wow, wow, wow wow… …?!”
My face turned red from embarrassment in the same situation as yesterday, and I couldn’t speak properly. And then, just like yesterday, President Sky was looking down at me with a smile.
“Are you okay? You’ve been looking dazed since earlier… … .”
At the voice of the Sky President, I finally came to my senses. She was holding a teapot in one hand and a plate of walnut cookies in the other. Her huge breasts were blocking my view, so I had to turn my head slightly.
“Oh, yes. I was just thinking about housework for a moment.”
Before I could finish speaking, the CEO brought a large armchair next to me.
Her chair, unlike mine, had a frame made of metal rather than wood. It looked quite heavy, but the surprisingly voluptuous figure of the Sky Boss made the chair look small.
The Sky President put the chair down as lightly as if he were moving an empty cardboard box. She was close enough to feel my body heat, so I couldn’t help but look at her enormous chest.
“Where are you looking――?”
“Yes, yes?!”
At that moment, the president’s eyes opened slightly and she looked at me with a faint smile. The sight was so captivating that it was hard to believe, and it made my head radiate heat like a volcano about to explode.
“Just kidding. Here, try this. It’s homemade butter walnut cookies――”
“Oh, thank you… … !”
I hurriedly scrambled to get my bearings and carefully took a bite of the snack that the Sky CEO had handed me. The sweet yet savory flavor of the walnuts and butter blended exquisitely.
“Wow, this is really delicious! I’ve never had such delicious snacks before.”
“Thank goodness――
I love making sweet treats. I thought this would suit your taste.”
The Sky CEO continued speaking while pouring tea into a teacup. The fragrant scent of tea wafted through the air.
“By the way, what did you do after work yesterday―? Did something fun happen?”
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