episode_0061

Yesterday, my Emily was feeling uneasy.

‘Oh, what should I do…’

Because it felt like it was my fault that Bianca Shamal disappeared.

-Should I take Carlyle?

After those words of his.

I remember that look of bewilderment very vividly.

‘What should I say, that’s…’

It’s difficult to explain.

To be honest, Emily was quite surprised by the reaction, which was better than she had expected.

Did I get too greedy?

A reaction that was so intense that it made my heart prickle with a prick of conscience for a moment. A reaction that seemed dazed.

-Ah… well. I don’t know why you’re telling me this, but wouldn’t that be okay?

Bianca’s eyes were trembling so much as she said that.

Of course, Emily noticed that I was trying hard to pretend that everything was okay.

-It was strange, senior.

To Bianca Shamal’s junior with pink hair. I heard that her condition has been strange since then.

‘Is it because of me?’

So Emily bit her lip alone in her room.

He kept pacing around the room anxiously.

It’s a bit concerning that Carlyle followed right along.

No, honestly. I’m really nervous.

You can’t help but be concerned, because the person you like just ran away like that.

Because he clearly felt the difference between himself and Bianca.

I was sad, really sad. I wasn’t in a good mood either.

Honestly, really.

So, I thought that it would be nice if the two of them never met each other again.

She was human too. There was a time when she had such dark thoughts. But soon Emily shook her head.

‘… What am I thinking?’

It might be jealousy.

Envy, jealousy.

Such dark feelings.

It is rare for someone to be unselfish when faced with the emotion of love.

‘But, but…’

There is nothing wrong with the child named Bianca Shamal.

Did she do something wrong?

Did I do something wrong to myself? That’s not true at all.

No one is at fault, really no one.

They just can’t help but feel their feelings. They feel like they’re Carlyle Schultz, and Carlyle feels like Bianca Shamal.

and.

‘And… you too, Bianca, of course.’

But that doesn’t mean we’re rivals.

Even if that rival is in a much more advantageous position than you, if Bianca Shamal is wrong, you probably won’t feel at ease.

Actually, Bianca Shamal is also a friend.

Yeah, dude. Just dude anyway.

Even if you’re not very close, the other person probably likes you a lot.

‘So, come back.’

Emily Swan thought.

I hope you come back safely, without any major injuries. That makes me feel better.

Even though a part of my heart clearly hurts.

“Hey, guys! The two of them came back safely!”

So, the news this morning had complicated feelings.

A feeling of relief, a feeling of relief,

And, again. In the end, I think the two of them met as if it were fate.

‘Yeah, that’s good.’

But what’s important is that you returned safely.

It must mean that Bianca, his innocent and cute friend who has always shown him endless kindness, has returned.

When the other person actually returns, I feel happy.

Still, we’re friends. He’s a good kid anyway.

So Emily tried to go to Bianca, to her friend, but was stopped by the adults. They said she needed to calm down.

The third day’s schedule took place at a nearby beach.

But Emily couldn’t play comfortably because she couldn’t even see properly.

And when I come back to the room, Bianca Shamal is there.

Even Emily herself was surprised. When I saw her face, I felt happy.

‘Thank goodness, really…’

Fortunately, Bianca didn’t seem to be hurt too badly. Emily felt relieved and ran over.

“Bianca, you…!”

If you hug your opponent right away, your opponent will be flustered.

“, Emily… ?”

A child who can’t hide her feelings for someone else. So, Emily reflects on her past self, who had negative thoughts about having a friend like this.

“I was worried, really… I was really, really worried… !”

So this is serious. Really, seriously.

“Ugh, Bianca-!”

Soon after, Sasha ran over and hugged the three of them together, leaving Vita slightly flustered. Even Emily and Sasha had tears in their eyes.

“Sorry, it’s because of me… I think it happened because of me.”

Emily blames herself, completely out of context.

“No, really!”

Of course, Vita tried to dissuade her. It wasn’t the other person’s fault. It wasn’t really Emily’s fault, no matter how you looked at it.

‘Me… to this extent… ‘

Worried until noon. What if things get awkward between me and Emily?

Well, Emily Swan likes Carlyle.

Moreover, since he had noticed Vita’s feelings that she didn’t even know about and had been holding her back, wouldn’t his relationship with Emily change now?

Those worries of his were nothing more than groundless fears.

Vita remembered why and how she liked that girl named Emily.

He was frustrated after losing to Carlyle. The girl who came to him and comforted him.

-Today is better than yesterday, tomorrow is better than today. It just has to be better, right?

That kindness is what made Vita fall in love with Emily Swan.

Emily is so kind. And so gentle.

I’m sorry that I misunderstood you, even for a moment.

“It’s okay, I’m…!”

Even as he spoke cheerfully, tears began to well up in Vita’s eyes.

In the end, the three of them hugged each other and cried.

***

Certainly, women cry a little more than men.

And tears tend to be contagious.

In fact, Vita had no intention of crying at first, but somehow she ended up crying along with him. What’s even stranger is that as she started crying, Emily and Sasha’s crying grew louder.

Sniff sniff sniff

That sound can still be heard in the room of the three people.

But at some point it started to feel awkward.

So the three of them looked at each other’s crying faces and ended up laughing.

“But why did we cry…?”

“Yeah, I don’t know… ”

“It was a little childish.”

It’s childish, but it’s not a bad feeling.

Suddenly, Vita became a little emotional.

I feel like I’ve become closer to the two of them, so I’m excited.

I ended up reciting one of the anime’s famous lines.

“Well, it’s okay, right? There’s no one in this world who’s perfect from the start.”

I feel a little proud even after saying those words myself.

‘Did I just look a little cool?’

Vita lifted her chin.

“Huh…?”

“Suddenly… ?”

But Sasha and Emily reacted a little strangely.

When the reaction was like this, Vita felt a bit embarrassed.

And slowly you realize.

‘This guy’s fanboy disease has struck again…!’

It’s because the unique temperament of Sipdeok has developed.

Is it because I’m excited?

I said something that was quite out of touch with the general public.

But fortunately, after that, both of them responded.

“That’s definitely not a wrong statement.”

“Bianca is secretly philosophical.”

“Ha… Haha… ”

Vita smiled vaguely. Well, this is how it should be.

But the reason why that line suddenly popped into my head was none other than this.

These are the words that Emily, right in front of me, said to me.

“Today is better than yesterday, tomorrow is better than today. You just have to be better. That’s what you told me, Emily. Do you remember, Emily?”

There is silence for a moment.

Sasha just tilts her head as she is not involved, and Emily has a strange expression.

“That, me…?”

On the contrary, he is pointing at himself and asking questions.

‘… Ah, crazy-!’

Only then did Vita realize her huge mistake!

Emily never said that to Bianca Shamal. She said it to Vita Shamal.

What a huge mistake.

“Ah, ahh… I heard that from my brother.”

“Brother, Vita…?”

“That’s right, Vita-!”

No one knows how awkward it feels to say your own name. But at this moment, there’s nothing you can do about it.

“Vita Oppa told me…! He said it really left a deep impression.”

Vita desperately tried to defend herself. She could barely keep her tongue from twitching.

“That’s right, Vita Oppa!”

Ugh, ugh.

“Hmm, really… ?”

Emily just tilted her head.

“But just now… ”

It’s weird, really.

***

Haven’t you ever told yourself this?

-Today is better than yesterday, tomorrow is better than today. That’s what Emily told me.

Obviously, ‘to me’.

Did you say that?

A vague feeling.

At the same time, Emily definitely remembered. She had said something like that a long time ago. To Vita Shamal, of course.

I found it cute that he was frustrated all by himself, so I teased him a little.

He was so impressed by it that he told his younger sister about it.

Well, what should I say?

The context of the conversation earlier felt strange, but Emily didn’t seem to be in a bad mood.

“… Yeah, that’s it.”

Emily suddenly recalls Vita, the innocent boy’s face.

-We are friends.

The virtual rejection that I heard from my childhood friend. But Emily herself rejected him even more than that. Emily still felt sorry for the other person.

So, a slightly ambiguous smile comes out.

“I have to apologize to that Vita someday.”

“No, no.”

Vita waved her hand.

“Vita That guy is secretly a generous guy.”

“Phuhut- Really?”

It’s nice to see Emily smiling. Sasha was teasing me for no reason.

“But Bianca calls her brother a brat?”

“Ah, because we’re close.”

Is that really true? Is there anyone in this world who is closer to you than you?

-My taste is a bit closer to someone more masculine…

Of course, it was a bit of a shock at the time.

If it’s a slip of the tongue, then I’ve already received enough apologies.

“Don’t worry, Emily. I’ll make sure to tell you.”

So when Vita says that, Emily hesitates for a moment.

“Huh? No. I have to say it myself. When Vita comes back… ”

Emily Swan is this kind of person.

I think everyone makes mistakes. But it’s not easy to admit your own mistakes.

But Emily remembers even the smallest slips of the tongue and things that weren’t her fault at all.

A person who apologizes.

‘Emily is really kind.’

Then, since he was a person, he thought he liked him. That’s what Vita thought.

No, actually.

I still like it.

Here, Vita feels that she is learning about various emotions while on a school trip.

My relationship with Emily also feels deeper.

‘Besides, Carlyle…’

After thinking for a moment.

‘… No, no.’

Vita shook her head, feeling unnecessarily confused.

Now is not the time to think about that.

Now I feel like our conversation has finally come to a close.

Suddenly, Sasha spoke to the two of them with a secret smile.

“But you know, guys.”

I feel a bit uneasy.

“Come to think of it. Isn’t it something to celebrate that Bianca is back safely?”

A statement that is logically sound.

“Yeah, right?”

So when the two of them agree, Sasha’s eyes light up.

“So, what I’m saying is, I cried a lot and talked a lot. So, there’s only one thing left.”

What is that?

“Celebrating the last day!”

Well, what should I say?

It’s a very Shasha-like idea.

I could guess from the fact that Sasha’s bag was very full.

“I’ve got something saved for today. Ta-da, look-!”

Indeed, what Shasha was holding in her hand was none other than alcohol.

“Water, alcohol… ?!”

Although he had somewhat expected it, Vita was a little taken aback.

“No matter what, in principle… ”

“Of course you shouldn’t drink it. But it’s okay if you don’t get caught.”

Even so, Vita is a model student and has never once drank alcohol in a place like this.

Sasha tries to persuade him.

“Hey, what do you think? This is the standard for school trips.”

“I feel a little attracted to it too?”

“, Emily… ?”

Emily smiles.

Even Emily readily agreed.

“Or, Bianca. Is there anything you shouldn’t drink…?”

“Oh, right! Aren’t you taking your medicine?”

I can’t help but wave off the worries of those two people.

“No, no! There’s nothing wrong with drinking it… ”

“Then there’s no problem, right? In fact, it’s closer to a beverage, so the alcohol content is very low, and if you drink it in moderation, how about a little bit? Yeah?!”

For some reason, today’s Sasha feels proactive.

Vita seemed to know a little bit about the reason.

Because she saw the rift between herself and Emily right next to her, Sasha, who was stuck in the middle, might feel uneasy.

‘Yeah, that’s right.’

After much thought, Vita finally gave in to Shasha’s persuasion.

“Then, condition! Just the three of us.”

“Is that so?”

“Okay!”

The two people readily accepted the conditions that Vita offered.

***

Before they knew it, the three of them ended up drinking together.

“Oh, it’s delicious.”

“It’s so sweet?”

“I said it’s a low alcohol content drink. Actually, it’s not even alcohol!”

Since Sasha brought a lot of snacks, the alcohol goes down smoothly.

Perhaps the three of them intentionally avoided telling one story. That is, how Vita returned safely. How they met Carlyle.

Vita was grateful that the two of them didn’t ask. Instead, the three of them shared various stories about their school trip.

A story about a boy who got caught peeping into the women’s bathhouse on the first day and got in trouble. Another story about a girl who got a number while walking down the street during a festival. But it turned out that the man was with his girlfriend, and a huge fuss broke out. Little stories like that.

“It’s two-timing, right?”

“He’s a killer, totally.”

Just talking like that made time fly by.

In the middle of the night, the bedtime announcement rings and the teacher comes to check.

“Bianca, are you okay? Did you apply ointment to your wound?”

“Yes, it’s okay.”

“The other two, please take care of Bianca and make her feel safe.”

“Yes, sir.”

As soon as the door closed, I let out a sigh of relief.

“Sigh-”

“Thank goodness.”

“Almost got caught?”

After that, the lights were turned off. A small lamp in a corner of the room was turned on, creating a nice atmosphere. In the meantime, the three of them had almost finished a bottle of alcohol each.

“But what was the sea like…?”

A state of feeling good and moderately excited.

Vita had been curious about this for a while, but now she finally brought it up. To be honest, she had wanted to go to the sea.

“Oh, Bianca.”

“You couldn’t come today, right?”

The other two people look extremely pitiful.

“But it was totally bad.”

“Oh, really?!”

“The country sea is like that.”

Even Emily criticized it.

“The tourist area is a bit too small.”

It seems the sea wasn’t as good as I thought.

“Still, Shasha you.”

Suddenly Emily smiled.

“That was really bold. I was really surprised.”

Sasha started to cry at Emily’s words.

“Oh, then what? I have no income at all.”

“Income, what is…?”

Vita asked that, and then Sasha grabbed her cheeks and stretched them out.

“Sha, Shasha-!”

“Totally soft and fluffy. This innocent fox! Why are you pretending not to know?”

Emily chuckled.

“You really don’t know? One day, just like you said, Bianca, she’s completely natural.”

“Well, that’s… ”

Sasha’s cheek is swollen.

“Haa-”

For some reason, I let out a deep sigh.

Since ancient times, when people drink alcohol, they tend to become honest about their complexes.

“Actually, I… have never had a boyfriend. I’ve never had one.”

Emily and Vita were really surprised by that.

“, really?”

“Shasha, you?!”

Because it’s quite unexpected.

He’s really popular, active, and cute.

“Huh, I don’t know- It’s all burdensome… ”

Suddenly, Sasha started to sob. Vita and Emily exchanged glances for a moment.

‘How do I comfort this…?’

‘I don’t know.’

Then Sasha suddenly made a suggestion.

“You know, us. Shouldn’t we do that too?”

“What is that…?”

“Of course it’s a real game.”

Actually, Sasha isn’t really that good at romance. But she likes this kind of thing quite a bit. And honestly, she had some intentions.

“You know. I think… friends shouldn’t hide things from each other!”

That way, maybe we can avoid hurting each other.

When Vita hesitated for a moment.

“… Yeah, okay.”

Emily was the first to agree. She had clearly figured out Sasha’s intentions. Something also occurred to Emily.

‘You have to know the other person’s mind, you have to be sure of each other…’

It would definitely be better if the relationship between these three could remain intact.

As you participate in the truth game in such a friendly atmosphere, the truth game naturally flows in one direction.

“What food do you dislike?”

From such simple questions. As time goes by, the level of questions gets stronger.

Finally, Emily asked Vita a question.

“Then the last question. Yes or no.”

Here you go, finally.

Sasha was also nervous. Emily opened her mouth.

“Then, Bianca. Do you like Carlyle?”

“Ah, huh… ?”

Vita’s eyes stopped.