episode_0074

A day after the midterm exam ended.

Every student awaits the release of their comprehensive report card.

We gathered in the ballroom with excited hearts.

As if to boast of Central Academy’s enormous capital power,

In partnership with a large hotel near Seoul, a huge annex was being decorated as a ballroom.

Of course, it was also important because the hotel manager was an alumnus of the academy.

As children of wealthy families gathered together, there were quite a few cases where they showed off their wealth in this way.

“Everyone is so gorgeous…wow…it looks like some kind of drama filming set…“

Yuri Lee was slowly walking around the ballroom with sparkling eyes.

She was worried about whether she could attend a place like this, but

The matriarch happily custom-made dresses for Yun-seo and herself and sent them to her home.

“It’s much more flashy than I thought… Oh, Yuri, did you do well on this test too?“

“Ahaha… I tried my best, but the written test was too difficult, so I gave up… I just passed the test well. “

“Aww…well, Central Academy is notorious…well…but you did well on our practical test, so it’ll be okay. Yes, yes.“

“Of course…! It wouldn’t have been difficult just for us! By the way, you are truly amazing… How can you get a perfect score on such a difficult test… and a perfect score in all subjects… “

Yuri Lee wiggled her fingers and looked around.

Until last night, she had been hesitating and debating whether or not to press the send button on the message she was sending to him.

In the end, I fell asleep and couldn’t even ask him to go to the ballroom with me.

“Right…my brother is so…amazing. Isn’t it all thanks to Yuri’s help?“

“ㄴ…Huh?! Ah…no…! All I did…except help with housework…“

Yunseo smiled brightly and picked up the apple juice in the champagne glass the server was carrying.

I began to drink it slowly and savor the taste.

“Hmm…I guess so. Oh, nothing happened. My older brother, who was always getting beaten up by Taewo oppa, must have turned out to be such a wonderful person~“

“Ugh…no…don’t make fun of me, lady…! Me too… I’m not sure. He really…is a really great person…“

“Oh, Yuri’s face turned red again. Puheup…you two are so cute.“

Yuri Lee was startled and took out a hand mirror to check.

Because I put a lot of effort into hair styling and makeup with the young lady,

She was even more dazzlingly beautiful today.

But my cheeks were bright red and my earlobes were red.

His face was so bright red that it was difficult to hide his emotions and he was easily seen.

“Oh…! Has everyone gathered here? It’s a beautiful night!“

“Hello. You came first.“

“Wow~ You all came out looking really pretty?“

Lauren, Natsuki, and even Alice.

Everyone arrived at the ballroom earlier than the scheduled time.

Alice was eating various types of finger foods on her plate.

Natsuki appeared wearing a simple but beautiful dress.

“Lauren…wow…“

“Oh…it looks really expensive. Did you buy it new?“

Lauren’s dress and the handbag she was carrying were on a completely different level for an academy student to carry around.

It is not simply a luxury product that the general public may be aware of,

He was wearing luxury goods of quite different class.

A Patek Philippe watch was shining on my wrist,

In one hand, she was holding an Hermes clutch bag.

“Ah, is this it? I bought it before, but I didn’t even open the packaging… so I made up my mind and brought it back!“

“Wow…cool…!“

Lee Yu-ri didn’t know much about luxury brands, so she applauded first.

However, Yunseo, who was standing next to him, looked at him with meaningful eyes,

I think I saw him getting out of a Rolls-Royce car with a bodyguard at the academy.

It was not difficult to guess that the luxury goods worn this time would also boast prices beyond imagination.

“By the way…have you ever seen Seojin Han? I haven’t met him yet.“

“Well…um…I haven’t seen the master yet! You’ve been looking unwell lately, I don’t know if I’m going to come today… ummm… “

“Teacher… Ah… Seojin will probably be a little late. Seeing as there was no reply when I contacted you earlier, it seems like you are very busy.“

“Oh…what, what, are you calling me ‘Seojin’ now? Ms. Natsuki has also become very close~“

Lauren whistled and looked at Natsuki.

She nodded slowly with a slightly complicated expression.

“By the way, why is the master Ms. Natsuki’s teacher? I also wanted to be taught by him…! I’m very curious about what you told me…!“

“Ah…um…well, I don’t know. Things like this…and that…?“

“Please let me know too~~! What kind of teachings do you have with Doryeong…“

Yuri Lee checked her watch nervously and continued to look back at the entrance.

As Alice said, Master’s condition has become increasingly strange these days.

When I came down to my parents’ house on the weekend, I didn’t eat the food I usually ate.

The sight of him soaking in a hot spring all day, his eyes closed without a movement.

Sometimes, when his condition was serious, I went to the hospital with him for a checkup.

Those were the days when the doctor always sent me away saying there were no special symptoms.

‘I wonder if something happened… um…’

At that moment.

Sigh…!

When the chairman’s door opened, the chairman and Han Seo-jin appeared there.

His face was covered in black liquid, and he was wiping it with a towel.

The director was also walking inside, wiping something sticky from her fingertips.

‘young master…! Ah…no…why are you two…together…’

Yuri narrowed his eyes for a moment with an eerie feeling.

And then I just watched them wipe something off each other’s faces.

It feels like my heart is burning to black.

Although it may seem to others to be just a normal relationship between a friendly adult and a young student,

As a woman who personally witnessed the strange thing that happened in the chairman’s office on Valentine’s Day,

It was too painful to watch such a personal action.

“Ah, master~! This way~!“

“Your brother has arrived. Let’s go! Yuri unnie.“

“Ah…yes…!”

With greetings from the Broadcasting Department, students were gathering one by one at the venue.

With the sound of music signaling the start of the dance, the orchestra began to play,

One by one, they held each other’s hands and began to dance very slowly.

Although there are overwhelmingly few male awakeners, and they rarely show up at events like this.

Most of the female students were dancing a waltz while holding each other’s hands.

“Now…Sister, do you remember the movements I taught you yesterday? For now, let’s start by reviewing…!“

“…Master…“

Yoon-seo patted Yuri, who was distracted by Han Seo-jin, on the cheek.

Then he smiled and pointed with his chin in the direction where the master was.

“Sleep, Yuri! You have to concentrate, concentrate…! You have to go and show off your great dancing skills so they don’t trick you this time…!“

“Ah…sorry…sorry, lady…! Ma…that’s right…!“

Yuri held Yun-seo’s small hand and began to dance slowly.

My palms were a little swollen from the harsh battle I had to endure during the practical exam.

Like the special training I had with Yunseo last night, I slowly remembered the steps of the waltz.

Yuri was dancing with her and looking in the direction where the master was.

He is with me at this prom.

Dance a beautiful dance and stay calm today.

I hope you can confess your honest feelings.

——–

Bam~ baba bam~ baba bam~

‘Aw… my ears hurt…’

A luxurious hotel annex that seems to show off Central Academy’s wealth.

Musicians playing their instruments in surround sound right next to me.

And students wearing countless dresses were slowly dancing a waltz and circling the ballroom.

The same posture and steps that Lauren taught me before.

I was dancing a waltz with my hand on Beatrice’s waist.

She moved away from me and then moved closer to me, as if she was satisfied.

She, the chairman of the board, was also skillfully doing the waltz steps.

“Somehow it’s not too late. I felt like I would definitely regret it if I missed this day.“

“…Well, things turned out better than I expected. Thank you for your willingness to help.“

Beatrice walked towards me, spinning gracefully with her long purple hair flowing.

With your chest pressed against me, your breath getting closer.

She softly whispered in my ear as if tempting me.

“Then, who would you like to ask? Please contact me anytime in the future. Because I… will be your most loyal ally than anyone else.“

“Thank you, Sister Beatrice.”

Beatrice nodded slowly and slowly let go of my hand.

Then I naturally held Lauren’s hand, who was nearby.

With a passionate classical music playing, she slowly turned her body and took cheerful steps.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen her face, her face bright red and her eyes dancing in silence.

Just as I was about to start talking to you in case you didn’t recognize me,

She spoke in a hushed voice, putting her hands on my waist.

“You dance better than I thought…waltz. Do you often…dance like this…with other women?“

“Huh?“

I was a little taken aback by the unexpected question.

Thanks to this, the steps almost got a little messed up, but

Thanks to her skillful guidance, I didn’t make any mistakes.

“That’s right…you were the one who taught me this dance, not anyone else.“

“…Yes? What is that…“

Sometimes, on days when I was depressed and just smoked a cigarette in the commander’s office,

She and I held hands and danced a waltz like this.

I surrendered myself to the waltz music crackling through the old MP3 player.

In the name of changing one’s mood, relieving stress, or feeling less depressed.

Back then, I made a lot of mistakes and almost stepped on her feet and fell.

Before we knew it, we were able to dance together quite well.

“Again…you’re teasing me again. Anyway, the person you are…“

“Shhh…today…I want to enjoy today comfortably. Come on, dance with me. Forget all your worries, just relax. “

“…I was going to do that even if you didn’t say that. Really…“

She was waltzing in my arms, tic-ticking.

As always, Lauren and I worked well together,

I was dancing in the ballroom with my eyes closed, following her lead.

I didn’t know when I would die.

It became a life-limited life that I would not last at least 5 years, 3 years at the earliest, and possibly even 1 year.

There was no lingering regret in the lost dream.

Although I have some regrets.

I hoped that I could live a happy life like this forever with these children.

I just hoped that once everything was over, I could live happily and smile.

I just wanted to bring a peaceful world and live comfortably there.

Let’s forget it.

So that we can forget everything.

I gave myself up, taking brisk steps with her.

Just one day in a year.

Today I am the main character in this life.

On this day, I wanted to forget everything.

I wanted to keep the precious memories of now that I don’t know if they will crumble and disappear at any moment.

If possible, I hoped that I could disappear leaving behind only good memories with my children.

That was all my wish.

If only I could live happily smiling like this.

You can get up and start your own life without me.

If only I could see the children raised so preciously.

There was nothing more I wanted from that.

“Hey, what are you thinking about while you’re dancing?”

“Huh…? Ah, it’s just that my mind is a little confused.”

Lauren puffed out her cheeks and pulled me closer,

He looked into my eyes and said to me.

Let those beautiful blue eyes stare at me.

I felt a little depressed because I didn’t have much time left to see it up close.

“Please only look at me. So that those two eyes can contain only me.”

“…You look cuter today, Lauren.”

“Really…you spit things out like that so casually…there is no such thing as a real Casanova.”

“I feel sorry for not being able to stay by your side for long. In the past, we were always together like that.”

“Really…I have no idea what you’re talking about…sigh…But, if you keep dancing like this, I’ll forgive you.”

“Yes, thank you. Lauren.”

Lauren put her hands on my waist and pulled me close,

He gently bent his waist and hugged me.

Although I was more clumsy than when he taught me how to dance in the commander’s office,

Still, it was a very beautiful movement.

What is the difference between us that day and now?

There were no monsters to attack this ballroom right now,

The only thing I knew was that she would raise a shield for me and I wouldn’t get hurt.

‘That’s enough… that’s it… I’m satisfied.’

I closed my eyes thinking that.

I left my body to her and took slow steps.

——-

A balcony late at night with a cold wind blowing.

Yuri Lee was absent-mindedly leaning against her body and enjoying the night breeze.

Today there was an unusually full moon, and the moon shone brightly.

Countless stars filled the night sky beautifully.

As if a black cat had accidentally spilled sparkling stardust on the black carpet.

Even while looking at such a beautiful sea of stars, Yuri felt sad.

‘Well… you’re very popular. Such an opportunity… couldn’t have come easily.’

He was dancing surrounded by many women.

The party that night was just so lonely.

When you see Han Seo-jin holding hands and dancing with her friends,

I felt like I was wandering around like an abandoned child in the middle of winter.

Yunseo looked at herself with a sad expression,

She said she had a headache for a while and went out to the balcony to get some fresh air.

‘Now… I need to pull myself together. Because something like me…isn’t suitable for you.’

It was so different.

The world we live in, and the abilities and skills we have as fellow human beings.

I wanted to stand by his side, so I joined the student council.

I wanted to become strong enough to protect him, so I trained with him every day in the basement.

He even stayed up all night preparing for the written exam, ready to teach him at any time if he didn’t know anything.

But I got perfect scores on both the written and practical exams.

Even though he is a first year student, as the leader of the leadership team, he beats up all the second and third year bullies by himself.

He even possessed outstanding skills as an awakened person, making it hard to believe that he was the same age.

“Phew…“

A world I want to reach, but cannot.

It’s like the moon in the night sky.

I’m happy just watching.

He was a distant person that I couldn’t have even if I wanted to.

Yuri decided to give up this feeling for now.

Hanging on to someone you can no longer achieve,

There was no way the master would pay attention to a lowly person like himself.

Until now, the only things I’ve been kind to myself with have been compassion, kindness, and sympathy.

Because it’s not like emotions at all.

“Shall we go back…Go home and watch YouTubeㄴ…“

Tuk-tuk.

“Who…“

“Yuri!“

“ㄷ…Young master?!“

She was so startled that her body stumbled over the balcony.

Han Seo-jin immediately caught her, supporting Yuri with one arm.

He immediately held her hand and smiled brightly.

“I’ve been looking for it for a while. I wondered where it went. A little noisy, right? Over there.“

“Oh…no…I’m sorry. Because of people like me…to a place like this…“

“Hey…the scenery is nice here. The moon and stars are clearly visible. The wind blows well and it’s cool.“

Han Seo-jin leaned next to her and looked up at the night sky.

Then he slowly took both of her hands and began to take her position.

“J…there…now, this is…“

“I really wanted to dance today. With Yuri. waltz. “

“ㄴ…Yes…! S…I…did that too…!“

“It’s quiet here… Now, Yuri, do you know how to dance a waltz? If you don’t know, should I teach you?“

“A little…a little, but I know…!“

“Now…slowly, slowly…!“

He held Yuri’s hand and began to dance, leading her gently.

The inside of the balcony that other students don’t look for.

So the two men and women held each other’s bodies tightly.

Slowly, clumsily, but gently.

Just the two of us started dancing a waltz under the beautiful moonlight.

Although it was only 5 minutes that passed by in a flash.

That short time that day.

So much so that the two men and women will remember them forever.

It will be a beautiful scene and will be remembered.

Even though she was a coward, she couldn’t confess her true feelings.

We were dancing this romantic waltz, just the two of us, held in his wide arms.

Just this scene in my mind,

I just wanted it to stop forever.