episode_0035
by admin#35
‘I didn’t go to bed right after eating…’
Oh, by the way, maybe it’s because I sweat so much, I’m thirsty.
“Ugh.”
I got up with a heavy body and walked towards the kitchen where the water purifier was.
Beatle, beatle.
‘The world is turning.’
It looks like this cold is pretty bad. I took some medicine, but I still look like this.
There were several times when I almost fell to the floor due to dizziness, but fortunately I made it to the kitchen safely.
After that, I drank a glass of water from the water purifier.
‘… Where did Gia go?’
Suddenly I realized that there was no one in the house.
A quiet interior.
Is it because of my body? Today, the house felt even more empty.
Well, this house has been quite lively lately. It might get a little lonely.
Staggering.
I returned to my room with great difficulty,
‘what.’
It was only then that I noticed a note on the small table next to the bed.
_______________
I’m going to go shopping since I don’t have any side dishes.
Sir, lie down on the bed and stay still. Don’t move around for no reason.
PS. I told you not to go to bed right after eating. That’s bad for your stomach.
_______________
“Pfft.”
I couldn’t help but smile when I saw the note from Zia written in such a cute handwriting.
It’s cute. What should I say?
It feels like the stuffiness I was feeling just a moment ago is melting away.
‘… Then should I just lie still like Jia said?’
Because I have nothing to do anyway.
After that, I lay back down in bed and spent some time blankly staring at the ceiling.
Then suddenly, a thought crossed my mind.
‘…I should tell them that the store is closed today.’
I forgot about it.
Of course, a store won’t go out of business just because it’s closed for a day, but there’s a world of difference between closing a store without notice and at least giving a notice.
I created an official Instagram account for the store, but… the irony is that my phone is a feature phone.
‘I should have changed it a long time ago.’
It’s honestly a hassle to go to the computer, and in the first place, only people who see Institi are able to see it.
Rather, the percentage of people who come to our store is higher than the number who just come to see us.
‘Because Jia happened to be outside…’
… I’m sorry, but I have to ask you a favor this time.
I picked up the feature phone next to me and pressed the buttons to go into the address book.
“… .”
Ah. Is it because I just woke up? My eyes are a little heavy.
My eyes hurt from focusing on the small screen of my feature phone.
This isn’t the original arrangement. Could this be presbyopia?
Beep. Beep.
As I pressed my fingers, the cheerful button sounds rang out, and soon the message to be sent to Zia was completed.
[Jia, I’m sorry. Could you put up a sign in the store saying we’re closed today because of a cold?]
‘Okay… send.’
When I pressed the button, a message indicating that the transfer was complete appeared on the screen.
hmm?
Oh, my.
“Just a minute.”
It was only then that I realized that the recipient’s name was Hwayoung, not Jia.
“Ah… .”
Sent to the wrong address.
***
Meanwhile, inside a hospital in downtown Seoul.
A woman with red hair entered a place with a sign that said [Psychiatry Department].
“Hello.”
“Yes. Hello, Hwayoung. It’s been a while, right?”
“That’s right, teacher.”
“Your expression has brightened since the last time you came. It’s nice to see you.”
Hwayoung couldn’t find the right words to respond to his words, so she just smiled awkwardly.
‘…Is that so?’
The last time Hwayoung visited this place was about a month ago.
It was when she stopped by to get a prescription for the panic disorder medication she normally takes.
“How are your symptoms these days?”
“Actually, that’s what I came here to say… .”
The reason she came to the hospital today was not to get prescribed medication for panic disorder.
The last time I heard about it was a month ago, so there was still quite a bit left.
That’s why she came here today.
That was because there was a change in her symptoms that had not shown any signs of improvement at all.
“These days, I don’t have any particular symptoms even if I don’t take medicine. I sleep well.”
“Really?”
The doctor’s eyes were slightly filled with surprise as he heard Hwayoung’s words.
‘… From the moment you came in, your expression seemed good for some reason.’
It’s been quite some time since she started suffering from panic disorder.
Because various treatments had not shown any significant results so far… Hwayoung’s words were very welcome news.
“Yes. I’m a little curious too… Anyway, that’s why I came to ask you for advice.”
“Hmm.”
In the case of panic disorder, the onset factors are diverse.
From biological factors such as an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain, to psychological factors such as past trauma and stress.
In his opinion, Hwayoung belonged to the latter.
Heroes are one of the professions that are most closely connected to the public, so they are easily exposed to the public’s ill will.
“How are you doing these days?”
“… I’m just a little tired.”
The last time he saw Hwayoung, the doctor thought.
It’s like an apple that’s rotting from the inside.
.
That Hwayoung was different today.
Unlike before when she pretended to be relaxed, Hwayoung definitely seems to have regained her composure.
Her lips, which were always swollen from biting them out of habit, had also regained their original pink color.
“… Have you had any changes in your mind recently?”
Sudden improvement of symptoms.
It is unlikely that a drug that was not working well before would suddenly start working well one day.
So what psychological change must have brought about her change?
The doctor, who had thought about it that far, asked Hwayoung in a casual manner.
“It’s a chance… .”
Hwayoung trailed off in response to the doctor’s question, but in fact she had a rough idea.
It was probably after that day.
The day of the fan meeting where I received a mischievous gift from a girl.
“… Are you okay?”
That person who gave me a worried look while I was pretending to be calm.
“I don’t really know why Hwayoung is so obsessed with popularity, but… . You don’t really have to compare her to Yoonseol.”
“At least in my opinion, Hwayoung is a great person.”
‘What should I do?’
I think I’m going to laugh.
I tried to hold back the corners of my mouth from going up, but it showed on my face.
The doctor also smiled with narrowed eyes and said:
“… Judging from Hwayoung’s reaction, it looks like there was something. It’s a good thing.”
“Ah, hahaha… . I just met a good person.”
Yeah. Good guy.
For now, let’s just say he’s a good person.
…I still don’t know what to say.
“All illnesses like panic disorder and depression are mental illnesses. Of course, medication is important, but… spending time with good people is also important.”
“… .”
The doctor speaks to Hwayoung with a warm smile.
Hwayoung, who felt embarrassed by his words and twirled the ends of her hair with her fingers, soon left the hospital after a brief consultation.
.
Afterwards, Hwayoung was walking down the street outside the hospital.
At that moment,
Jiiing.
Hwayoung’s phone, which was on vibrate mode, rang for a moment.
She checked the screen with a cold expression, thinking that it wasn’t a particularly important call…
“… What is it? Mr. Dohan?”
A faint smile appeared on Hwayoung’s face as she confirmed the sender of the message.
Is there something else that’s bothering you? Or maybe it’s just personal contact.
She checked the contents of the message, secretly hoping it was the latter…
[Jia, I’m sorry. Could you put up a sign in the store saying we’re closed today because of a cold?]
… I was momentarily dazed by the unexpected content, blinked, and looked at the screen again.
“What is it?”
Looks like it was sent to the wrong address.
It seemed that he had mistakenly sent the message intended for Jia Yang to himself.
‘… You caught a cold.’
You seemed fine yesterday. Did you have a cold?
Yeah, I did try too hard last time.
“… .”
Hwayoung stopped for a moment while walking down the street after receiving a message from Dohan.
Suddenly a playful smile appeared on her face.
‘…Should I just go and look for it?’
Last time, when she was doing background checks, she found out Do-han’s home address by pure coincidence.
Anyway, I don’t have any plans for this evening other than patrol.
If you come to my house as a surprise…
“Hoohoo.”
You’ll be surprised, I guess.
When I imagined Dohan’s surprised expression, my heart started pounding for some reason.
It’s like a child’s anticipation before playing a prank.
“Ah. That would be fun.”
While Hwayoung was smiling like that,
Jiiing-
The phone rang again.
‘What? Are you trying to apologize for sending the wrong message?’
Hwayoung checked the message with an excited heart, but the sender of the message was not Dohan.
“… .”
[Come to my parents’ house after work tonight. Your brother is back, so let’s have a meal together for the first time in a while.]
The higher you are, the greater the impact when you fall.
Hwayoung’s heart, which had been filled with anticipation, soon cooled down upon seeing the message.
“… .”
While Hwayoung was blankly staring at the screen,
“Isn’t that person Hwayoung?”
“Ah. You go first.”
Step step step
People who recognized her came up to her and spoke to her.
“Excuse me, excuse me. Hello. I’m actually a fan of Hwayoung… Could I get an autograph?”
“If you can’t sign, at least take a picture… .”
Hwayoung said.
“… Sorry, the photo is a bit weird. I’ll sign it for you.”
“Oh, yes. Thank you.”
After that, people receive autographs and go their separate ways.
“Wow. Have you seen the expression on your face when I asked you for an autograph?”
“Hey. What. Maybe something bad happened. I already signed it.”
‘…I can hear everything.’
Hwayoung, who didn’t show any particular emotion even after hearing the two men’s mutterings, sat down on a nearby bench.
“Hoo… .”
I can’t go to Dohan’s house today.
Hwayoung, who was blankly looking up at the sky and chewing on her regrets, suddenly remembered Yunseol’s appearance last night.
“Excuse me, over there. Sister. I left my wallet here… I’ll go to the store for a bit!”
“Would you like to go with me?”
“Oh, no. Don’t come. I’ll be back soon!”
On the way out of the cocktail bar with her, Yunseol went back into the store, saying that she had left her wallet behind.
I secretly followed Yoonseol because she looked suspicious at first glance.
“Uh, Uh. You can contact me too, besides Hwayoung. Boss.”
… I was able to witness an incredibly interesting sight.
“… .”
Hwayoung felt a little better when she remembered what had happened then, so she called Yunseol’s number.
[Hello? Sister Hwayoung?]
After a few rings, Yunseol’s voice is heard.
Hwayoung spoke to her in a subtle way.
“Hey Seol-ah. Do you have anything to do this evening?”
[No? Not really….]
“Then, can you do me one favor, Sister?”
[Oh, yes.]
Hwayoung spoke to her, careful not to let the laughter show in her voice.
“Could you buy some cold medicine and retort porridge and bring it over later tonight? I’ll text you the address.”
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