episode_0063

There was a boy and a girl.

The boy is sleeping stretched out on the girl’s lap.

I clearly told you to stop fighting now,

It seems like today, again, we’re stuck with the alley leaders.

The girl, who was slightly pouting, raised her right index finger and stabbed her cheek.

“Umm… … .”

The boy makes a groaning sound.

He frowned slightly, but showed no sign of getting up.

The girl laughed and muttered to herself.

“How can I punish this idiot?”

A voice filled with affection mixed with playfulness.

The girl raised her hand and gently stroked the boy’s head.

The boy felt this and turned over.

It seems like he is somehow bothered by that appearance.

The slightly grumpy girl stroked the boy’s head even harder.

“Stop getting up, you idiot.”

The boy suddenly opened his eyes at the girl’s words.

The boy looked up blankly for a moment and muttered.

“Younghee……?”

The girl called Younghee tilted her head slightly and smiled.

While welcoming him, it also shows that you are angry.

However, contrary to Younghee’s expectations,

The boy quietly watched the smile and then turned his face.

“What, it’s a dream.”

Wiggle.

Younghee’s face froze as if she was smiling.

what? Someone is even giving someone a knee pillow. Is this a dream?

This is very scandalous.

She reaches her small hand to her ear.

“Aaaaa!”

“Why don’t you wake up soon?”

Only then did Cheolsu open his eyes.

But I don’t think it will happen.

In fact, he even buries his head in his lap.

Younghee was slightly dumbfounded.

“Hey, Cheolsu. If you come to your senses, get up, right?”

“Umm, just 5 more minutes… … .”

“Why only 5 minutes! Do you want to die?”

Even though she said that, Younghee didn’t give up or give up.

He just smiles and ruffles Cheolsu’s hair.

“Umm, why was I sleeping here?”

“You must have been fighting with the kids.”

“Oh, that’s right. That’s right.”

Cheolsu readily acknowledged it.

Younghee sighed at that reaction.

“Did I clearly tell you not to fight?”

“It wasn’t a fight, it was a quest for justice.”

“Is it justice to beat up weak kids?”

“Wouldn’t it be justice enough if there were 10 weak kids and they made fun of their friends for not having parents?”

Suddenly a wind blew.

It is a cool, yet somehow cozy spring breeze.

Cheolsu muttered that it felt good.

Then he suddenly asked as if he was concerned.

“……Are you still angry?”

“Because you ignored what I said? Or fighting with the kids?”

“Hmm, both?”

The slightly dispirited appearance is cute, like a puppy.

I don’t think he was a boy who fought so fiercely with an older student who was one head taller than him.

Younghee smiled warmly, as if there was nothing else to do.

“Honestly, I was angry, but I will especially forgive you this time.”

“Hmm, I’m glad. I can enjoy this fluffy pillow more.”

Saying that, he lays down his head.

Hair brushed the flesh of my thighs.

Younghee’s face turned slightly red from the sudden tickling sensation.

“But you don’t plan on moving on like this, do you? Will the price for breaking a promise be heavy?”

“You sometimes use strangely difficult words. Is it because I’m smart?”

Cheolsu smiled brightly with an embarrassed expression.

When I see that face, I burst out laughing.

Only then did Cheolsu stand up.

Soon their eyes met.

“So, what is the price?”

Actually, nothing was decided in particular.

Contrary to Cheolsu’s thoughts,

She just made up words she saw in books.

I was happy that Cheolsu praised me after hearing that.

Younghee was a little embarrassed, but tried her best to pretend to be worried.

Anyway, to say I didn’t think about it here,

It seems that the young girl’s pride did not allow it.

“Hmm… Then, would you like to pat your head?”

Cheolsu looks at me with a puzzled look on his face.

Younghee quickly grabbed her wrist and placed it on her head.

“Quickly.”

“Is this punishment?”

“It’s a reward rather than a punishment.”

“……Is this a prize?”

“If you are dissatisfied, will you really punish me?”

Cheolsu burst out laughing.

“No, this is enough.”

“Hmph! Is it fun to train as much as you can and hit kids with it?”

Younghui turned her head away as if trying to hide her embarrassment.

Of course, it’s so small that it doesn’t escape Cheolsu’s hand.

“Honestly, not much. Because I couldn’t even use the new technology I learned from the book my teacher gave me.”

“New technology?!”

Younghee’s eyes sparkled and a slight blush appeared on her face.

‘What is it? I’m curious! The sentiment of ‘I miss you!’ is clearly evident.

Honestly, it was a bit too cute.

“….If you have any questions, come next time we train.”

“Yes! I’m looking forward to it.”

Cheolsu’s face heated up when he saw Younghee smiling brightly.

“Cheolsu You really like swords, right?”

“Because I need to become stronger to become a hero later.”

“… … .”

For a moment, the two didn’t say anything.

In that state, we quietly feel each other.

Soon the wind blew again from somewhere.

“You know, Cheolsu, are you going to become a hero?”

It was a somewhat unexpected question.

But it was also an issue that both of us kept thinking about.

To become a hero, you have to go to the academy.

If one is not qualified, the two will fall out.

“……That’s right. I want to be someone who protects others.”

Even though I know that.

Cheolsu’s feelings did not change.

Younghee nodded silently.

“There’s nothing I can do. Then I should become a hero too.”

“Younghee, are you? It must be dangerous. If it’s because of me… … .”

“It’s not like that. I also want to be someone who saves people!”

The boy and the girl influenced each other.

But the two were still young to realize that feeling.

Cheolsu didn’t know why Younghee was reading so hard.

I didn’t know why I was happy when I saw Younghee’s innocent smile.

Why can’t I take my eyes off the brightly shining eyes and slightly flushed cheeks when I smile?

Cheolsu didn’t know why the flowing black hair looked so lively.

“Cheolsu You can protect me, and I can protect you!”

“…….That’s right. Then shall we become heroes together?”

“Yes, definitely. Promise!”

The two made a promise by linking their fingers.

It’s distant now, but I can’t forget it.

It was a beautiful memory from my childhood.

****

-Beep

-Beep

A machine sound that was scary to listen to resonated in the hospital room.

Younghee was staring blankly in front of her.

In front of him, Cheolsu lay unconscious.

I felt anxious as if my light breathing would stop at any moment.

“To be honest, it’s a miracle that I’m still alive.”

The doctor standing next to him opened his mouth with a serious expression.

“Medical technology as well as magic. All possible treatment has been completed. All that remains is the patient’s will and waiting.”

The doctor’s words didn’t go down well to Younghee.

I just stare aimlessly.

It felt like if I took my eyes off him like this, Cheolsu would just disappear.

‘……why?’

I feel short of breath.

It was difficult to breathe.

Cheolsu may die.

As I realize that fact, my shoulders begin to shake.

-I’d rather die.

Slam!

And my heart falls into the distant darkness.

He covers his mouth with his mouth trembling like an aspen tree.

…What did I say?

I didn’t mean it.

It was just something I said out of anger.

No, now I don’t even understand why I said that.

Still, I just have to apologize.

I promised myself that I would tell Cheolsu that I was sorry.

‘I-I said that… … .’

Of course, it had nothing to do with what Younghee said.

What he said and Cheolsu being attacked are two different things.

But what if you didn’t say that?

Even if Cheolsu had been fine, would he have been so helpless?

Can you say that you have nothing to do with the current situation?

Above all, what if the last thing Cheolsu remembered were those cold words he said?

“Wow!”

“Younghee!”

Younghee collapsed onto the floor of the hospital room.

I can’t get any strength into my body.

Even breathing begins to become difficult.

Anyway, this wasn’t it.

I feel like I’m going crazy with nervousness and anxiety.

Cheolsu is dying?

I had never imagined anything like that.

Younghee’s course of action was always to withdraw first.

Whatever the circumstances and reasons are there.

Younghee wanted to withdraw, not get hurt, and be happy.

I wanted to protect Cheolsu.

“Ugh, withdrawal… Cheolsu… ah… … .”

“You idiot! What should I do if you do this too? At times like this, you should stand up!”

The class leader worked hard to support Younghee.

But anyone could see that it was useless.

The expression on Younghee’s face was such that it was impossible to tell who was dying.

‘Cheolsu. Is it because of me? Because I said that? Are you being punished for being so mean? Then why are you sick and not me?’

Because my heart hurts,

It hurts so much that I can’t even pay attention to anything else.

No, I just want to die like this.

If I were dead, it would be better if Cheolsu could live without me…!

“Ugh! Hehe! Ugh!”

“Teacher! Younghee! Younghee, please….!”

Doctors came rushing in as if they thought it was dangerous.

In the meantime, Younghee’s eyes were only focused on Cheolsu.

But even that didn’t last long.

My vision is becoming blurry.

I can’t see anything.

‘It’s my fault. So please, please… … .’

I just want to see Cheolsu.

I wanted to see Cheolsu smile again.

I just hoped for that.

A memory flashes through Younghee’s head.

-I hate you, Cheolsu.

-I hate you so much I can’t stand it.

-I’d rather die.

‘Ahh, aaa!’

I want to kill him.

I really wanted to kill myself for saying those words.

Filled with regret and guilt, the girl sat down and screamed.

The screams of losing someone to apologize to,

It couldn’t become a sound and only stayed in the girl’s chest.