episode_0161

A dusky dawn without the sun rising.

“Shin Yu-jeong! “Why don’t you get up quickly?!”

“Hi… ?”

Jeonghee’s cry, which came from deep within the danjeon, soared through the ceiling, waking not only Shin Yujeong but also me.

“What time is it… .”

The number on the smartphone is 06:00.

The time we were supposed to leave was 7 am… , there is one hour left.

“There’s a lot left, um… .”

Last night, Jeong-hee came by unexpectedly and started pestering me, so I even packed my bags.

I just need to wash up, get dressed, and go out, so it’s an hour too early… .

“Mom, Do-jin will come up to wake you up, so by then, wash up and change your clothes!”

It wakes me up.

Normally I would have pretended to sleep, but today I might die if I did that.

I was about to hurriedly get up and tidy up the bedding.

Bang bang bang!

At very nice timing, Jeonghee knocks on the door.

“Dojin, are you sleeping?”

The tone of voice still retains warmth.

To show that I had already woken up, I went straight to the front door and opened the door.

“Oh my, are you awake already?”

“sure. “I woke up a little while ago so I could get ready.”

“Wow, how can our Dojin be so prepared?”

I see him secretly looking down, and it looks like he’s chewing on Yujeong on the inside.

Jeonghee soon raises her head, smiles, and pats my butt.

“Wash up quickly and come down. “I’ve prepared some simple food for you, so let’s eat that and then leave.”

“yes.”

“Oh, and… .”

Before leaving, she motions for me to come closer.

When I lowered my head slightly to see what was going on, he lifted his tiptoes and whispered in my ear.

“Dojin has done a lot of amazing things these days, so the lady prepared a gift… ?”

“A gift?”

“huh. therefore… , Look forward to it tonight.”

“… … .”

Jeong-hee whispers and goes downstairs, fluttering the hem of her skirt.

“what.”

I’m curious.

I’m even more curious because this is a person who has lived a life of isolation from events.

What did he really prepare for that he left with me saying that I can look forward to it?

“… “Is there no magic to skip time?”

It’s okay to ski, or not to ski, so I think I can just go at night.

I make a silly noise and go to the bathroom, quickly finish the shower and get dressed.

Same styles as usual, including slacks, knits, and coats.

“… “Should I at least study fashion?”

In my head, this is the limit.

But I don’t think anything will change much if I study late… .

It’s better to save money later and hire a stylist.

Finally, after checking my overall appearance, I packed my luggage and was about to leave the house, but suddenly my eyes caught sight of the little thing I was leaving behind at home.

“Hey, can you stay home alone?”

Then, the thing that I don’t know if it’s a small horn or an ear sticking out on top of its head droops down.

My heart was weakened by the euphemistic expression of negativity.

In the end, I opened my luggage and held it in front of him.

Jump, jump, jump!

The guy who realized what I meant jumped up vigorously and threw himself into the open luggage bag.

He seems like a smart guy.

“Should I stay still?”

Jump!

Watching the guy respond by jumping slightly, I zipped up my luggage again and headed downstairs.

As I pushed open the slightly opened door and entered the kitchen, Jeonghee greeted me.

“Are you here? “It will take a little longer for Yu-jeong to prepare, so please sit down and eat this.”

“yes.”

What was on the table were fragrant coffee and sandwiches.

I put my luggage down next to me and sat down calmly and drank my coffee.

Meanwhile, a conversation between mother and daughter is going on in a small room.

“Mom told me to pack my bags yesterday!”

“It’s going to cum soon anyway, right?”

“I wonder who this guy really looks like… !”

“Yes, I look like my mom.”

“you… !”

… Is it not a dialogue but a war?

Let’s stay quiet so as not to cause unnecessary sparks.

Pick up a thick sandwich filled with ham, cheese, and fresh vegetables and take a bite.

“Mmm, it’s delicious.”

Is it because the materials were used lavishly?

Even though it contains only basic ingredients, it tastes incomparably better than anything sold on the market.

I was about to finish one piece of sandwich cut in half and pick up the second piece.

“Ugh.”

Shin Yoo-jeong, who came out after finishing preparations, sighed heavily, flopped down on the seat next to me, and glared at me with a resentful gaze.

“Give back my mother, you bastard.”

“… “If anyone hears it, they’ll think I replaced the lady.”

It stings for no reason.

The guy who brought the half of my coffee left to his mouth and drank it down was complaining.

“Maybe it’s because I’m younger, but nagging is no joke. “If I keep doing this, my ears will start to bleed.”

“You just have to be good at not listening.”

As the kids say these days, you just have to figure it out and do it neatly and with good sense.

I answered roughly that it was someone else’s business that had nothing to do with me, and then he suddenly stabbed me in the side with his finger.

“You unlucky bastard.”

“Thank you for the compliment.”

In this situation, wouldn’t it be acceptable to say that you’re unlucky as a compliment?

I thought he would continue to complain if I left him like this, so I grabbed a piece of the sandwich and handed it to him.

I can’t speak unless I have something in my mouth.

When I brought another cup of coffee and shared it with him, Jeonghee, who had finished getting ready, saw this and frowned slightly.

“Why are you guys sharing a cup of coffee?”

… Iknow, right.

Now that I think about it, we were sharing a drink together so naturally.

He immediately raised his index finger and pointed at Shin Yoo-jeong and snitched.

“He stole something from me.”

Then, all the aggro was attracted to the guy who was quietly eating a sandwich.

“Do you want to take coffee away from the kid who is about to drive a long distance?”

“No, this is my second drink anyway, so it doesn’t matter… .”

“If you’re going to bring a second cup, it would have been okay to bring four. “Isn’t that right?”

“… … .”

Shin Yu-jeong stares at me with eyes filled with silent resentment.

sorry.

I didn’t think of that.

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After an ups and downs breakfast, I come down and load my luggage into the car that arrived yesterday afternoon.

Then, as I was about to sit in the driver’s seat, I noticed Jeonghee and Yoojeong looking at each other with strange eyes.

I listened carefully to see what was going on.

“Mom will ride in the passenger seat, so Yoo-jeong, you can ride in the back.”

“Oh, no. Mom rides comfortably in the back. “I should ride next to him and watch his navigation.”

“… “Yujeong is busy as long as you get in the car.”

I feel proud when I see that scene.

A mother and daughter are competing to get in the passenger seat, trying to find fault with each other.

… But shouldn’t our feelings for each other become deeper?

I can’t help it.

This time, I have no choice but to step in and sort things out.

“Wouldn’t it be okay if the lady rides on the way out and Yujeong rides on the way back?”

“That will do!”

Jeong-hee claps her hands in response to what I say, and Shin Yu-jeong licks her lips a bit regretfully.

But I don’t know what’s good about riding in the passenger seat.

In both cases, the other person is an obstacle, so even if he rides next to me, he won’t be able to do anything, so why are you like that?

After settling the small argument, I get into the driver’s seat and start the engine.

Then, worried gazes came from the sides and behind and were focused on my entire body.

“Dojin… “You have to drive safely?”

“Hey, remember that our lives are in your hands.”

“… … .”

Wow, it’s putting a lot of pressure on me.

what… , it is not unreasonable.

Kim Do-jin is a novice driver who obtained his license less than a year ago.

But don’t worry.

Because I am the best driver who has been accident-free for the past 20 years.

… Of course, in recent years, I have had a driver, so the number of days I have driven the car can be counted on one hand.

However, the experience I’ve accumulated so far hasn’t gone anywhere, so it’s okay.

“Then let’s go.”

With both of their worries in their arms, they slowly drive out of the alley.

As smooth cornering and stable driving skills continue, the distrust and anxiety prevalent in the car gradually begins to subside.

As if he was satisfied with his driving skills, he heard a growling noise coming from behind.

Whenever I feel anxious and shake my legs… , what the.

Jeonghee glances back, covers her mouth, and laughs.

“Ho Ho… , you said? “He falls asleep quickly as soon as he gets in the car.”

“… Iknow, right.”

When I get back, if I get in the passenger seat and do that, I’ll have honey balm blown on my forehead.

It is common sense that it is okay to use violence against a person who is asleep in the passenger seat.

“When did you practice driving?”

I answered her question in a low voice.

“I did this whenever I had time in preparation for when I would pick up the car and go out for fun.”

“Hoho, so?”

The smile on his face deepens, as if he liked my answer.

“Thank you, Dojin.”

“What?”

“If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been able to go on the trip. The lady insisted on going on the 31st for no reason… .”

Jeonghee has a slightly sullen expression.

I guess I was reminded of the past when I underestimated the sell-out on December 31st and took on the challenge too hastily.

“affection… “No, compared to what she has done for me so far, this is nothing special.”

This time, I decided to live a simpler life.

If someone loves me, I love them that much, and if someone hates me, I hate them that much.

This is part of that life.

As much as she cares for me and cares for me, I also care for her and take care of her.

Moreover, don’t I understand her heart more deeply than anyone else?

I can tell you how strong the motivation that came back with youth is.

“I’m trying to do all the things I wanted to do when I was younger, but couldn’t do them in the past.”

As I said that, she glanced towards me with sad eyes and asked.

“… “Are you going to join us?”

A question that is so obvious makes me laugh without even realizing it.

“Hehe, of course.”

When the atmosphere is at its peak.

“Ugh… !”

A shallow moan and the sound of the body turning over can be heard from behind.

At this, we turned our heads and kept our mouths shut without anyone saying anything first.

Then, at the same time, laughter burst out.

“Tsk… .”

“Ho Ho.”

It wasn’t like we had a conversation overflowing with affection, but it felt very funny that I was behaving unnaturally for no reason.