episode_0193

Grow up pure.

… … .

Without staining anything,

Just purely.

… … .

Don’t turn into dirty adults like us,

Forever and ever,

Pure and clean…

Remain a doll-like child.

… … .

In a world that is fading away.

Here we go towards the end.

I hope you are clean,

May it be our dirty wishes.

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3. If a doll falls in the hallway.

– If it’s an animal-shaped doll, it’s probably an ordinary lost item. Please leave it as is or bring it to the apartment security office.

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– However, if a human-shaped doll is left in the hallway, please shout out to the doll, “You will be sad if you become lost.”.

– Then the doll’s owner will soon come to retrieve it.

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# caution! It is recommended that you hide immediately after finding lost child.

You might mistake which doll to take.

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​Pyeok. Wow. Wow. Wow.

A sound coming from the stairs.

Strange footsteps, like someone coming up the stairs.

“you. Not a friend.』

The 10 a.m. sun sets in the apartment hallway.

Eunbangul raised her white rabbit ears and blew out white breath.

cold.

If death had a temperature, would it be like this?

‘It’s probably not an ice-type skill. Why is something like that in Eunha’s apartment…’

The rabbit girl glared at ‘something’ standing in the hallway of the apartment.

Girl wearing cute hamster pajamas.

‘That’, with its lips pouting in dissatisfaction, looks at Eunbang-ul with a doll-like face.

Pure, spotless eyes slowly twitch.

“Not friends, when were we friends?”

There is no answer.

Just standing in the hallway like a stiff doll.

I can’t believe that such a monster was wandering around the ‘Saetbyul Apartment’ where I came to replace the camera installed in Eunha’s house.

Eunbangul felt his heart throbbing as he thought about Eunha, who must have been hurting alone.

That’s not a person.

And it’s not a monster either.

A strange entity that does not belong to anything and is outside the laws of the world.

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.

The sight of death coming up the stairs makes the rabbit girl’s body tremble.

He will end his life here.

But it’s okay.

Eunbangul, who took out a notepad from her pocket and scribbled something down, looked at the ‘ghost’ in front of her with a bright smile.

At the same time, I put the carefully written notes in my arms,

I took out a few photos and held them in my hands.

“Good! Let’s stay positive like you… When you disappear, Eunha will be happier than she is now.”

『… … .』

and,

[Doll Girl] also picked up the doll that had fallen in the hallway.

He frowned like a doll as he looked at the unexpected outsider.

『… … you. person?”

Suspicion hovers in the innocent eyes.

There is no answer back.

He just twitched his white rabbit ears and smiled brightly.

[Doll girl] blinked her eyes filled with innocence.

『Strange creature.』

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.

‘Something’ comes up the stairs.

An adult-sized plush toy made of colorful fabric sloppily woven.

The ‘stuffed dolls’, who came up the stairs limping like zombies, walked towards Eunbangul holding large needles and pieces of cloth in their hands.

Grumbling…

At the same time, the ‘stuffed dolls’ that had climbed up the outer wall of the apartment opened the hallway window and pushed in their soft bodies.

As the hideous-looking monsters appear, the cowering rabbit girl retreats from the window.

The primal fear that stimulates my instincts paralyzes my legs.

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.

The sound of footsteps walking down the apartment hallway.

Bleak!

The sound of ‘stuffed toys’ falling from outside the window and hitting their heads on the floor.

In an appearance reminiscent of a scene from a zombie movie, Silver Bell’s rabbit ears twitch from side to side.

can not understand.

Eunbangul felt a malice that could not be hidden from the [Doll Girl].

A doll that fell in the hallway… A resentment so pure that he will not leave Eunbangul alone for ignoring his friend.

That thing is a monster.

A monster that imitates people.

A lump of resentment that makes it impossible to communicate.

No one in the world would call ‘that’ a person.

“… So, I will protect Eunha.”

So protect it.

Do not give up.

Eyes as black as tar of silver bells look at the [Doll Girl].

A dark obsession was reflected in the pure eyes of the [Doll Girl].

“I will protect you even if I die.”

like that,

Eunbangul gradually distanced himself from the approaching ‘stuffed toys’.

I aimed the photo in my hand at ‘those’.

… … .

Four photos taken out of the box.

With numeric keypad and digital clock…

A photo of an object that looks like a bomb.

Two identical photos.

and,

[Cheongryong Department Store], where I went to play with Eunha in the past,

One photo taken of the hunter weapons display case there.

and,

Taken on the beach last summer,

One photo of the sea with waves rolling over it.

… … .

… … .

Kwaaang ㅡㅡㅡ!!

The sound that comes right away.

The sound of something like a bomb exploding and burning flesh scattering in all directions.

The cool sound of waves.

The sound of being swept away.

Kwaang–!

The sound of the lake shaking due to another explosion.

Immediately, the sound of sharp blades clashing was heard,

The sound of meat being sliced echoes several times.

… … .

… … .

Phew!

… … .

Phew! Phew! Phew! Phew! Phew!

and,

finally.

A large needle piercing the skin,

Sounds disgusting.

… … .

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“It’s been a while since Bangul gave me a ride home… Drop me off at the apartment entrance. Don’t come inside.”

Some time passes.

It’s time to get off work when the blue sky ripens like a maple leaf.

Eunha, who returned to ‘Saetbyeol Apartment’ after getting Eunbangul’s car after a long time, gave a thumbs up to the bunny girl sitting in the driver’s seat.

He’s good at driving with those short limbs.

As I was thinking about that, I was already in front of the apartment.

“Yes~. Taxi fare is separate, customer!”

“Please leave it to Mr. Ban Harin.”

“If Harin puts credit on me one more time, I will file for bankruptcy.”

“Haha. Crazy person.”

It’s been a while since I’ve been riding in a car, and it was very comfortable.

The bunny girl sitting in the driver’s seat giggled and leaned her head on Eunha’s shoulder, and Eunha, who had unbuckled her seatbelt in the passenger seat, stroked the girl’s soft bunny ears to her heart’s content.

It is comfortable.

After the peaceful work at the cafe, apartment life approaches.

Enjoying the last peace of the day and savoring the time I spent with Bell.

The security room with the lights off and the ‘9th floor’ apartment with no signs of presence are very unfamiliar.

“See you tomorrow then~. You had a hard time today too.”

“Be careful and go back.”

But eventually it’s time to part ways.

After looking after Eunbangul for a while at the apartment entrance, Eunha got out of the car with encouragement as warm as the girl’s heart.

He quietly watches the girl’s car turn and drive away, and only after the car completely disappears from sight does he turn around and enter the ‘Saetbyeol Apartment’.

Grumbling…

The sound of the wheels of the suitcase is still familiar today.

The moment she passed the apartment entrance, a cold breeze passed by her cheek, distracting her.

“Welcome, lady.”

“Hello, seniors too.”

A familiar voice called her out.

Eunha exchanged evening greetings with an elderly man who came out of the security office holding a rolling pin.

The apartment windows, which had been dark until just a moment ago, began to light up one by one, and I lowered my head as much as possible to avoid looking up at the apartment.

Clap. Clap.

The wet rolling pin catches my eye, as if it has been soaked with water several times.

Eunha showed interest in the rolling pin the old man was holding in his hand.

“Did you clean it?”

“Someone spilled water in the hallway. I’ll come back clean tomorrow, so you don’t have to worry about it.”

They spilled water in the hallway. Maybe they played with a water gun because it was summer.

Eunha imagined ‘Fly’ having a water gun fight with [Bug Princess].

They say bugs like moisture, so why not try ordering a water gun online later?

‘Fly’ and water gun play… It’s fun just to imagine it.

… Are other guns okay?

Eunha thought of a pistol in a black suitcase.

A derringer pistol that I received as a gift from [Happy Convenience Store].

Since attacks don’t work on monsters anyway, wouldn’t it be the same whether you shoot a water gun or a gun?

‘In the end, when you pull the trigger, the liquid comes out the same way… By the way, I fired two shots during the last night guard, and only one bullet was left. ‘

One bullet loaded in a pistol.

If I run out, I don’t know if I can get a new one at [Happy Convenience Store].

“Young lady… you really formed a good relationship.”

“… … ? Yeah, whatever. That’s right.”

An elderly man taking a wet rolling pin somewhere.

Eunha headed home while listening to the old man’s meaningful words.

… … .

“Wow. What is this?”

Eunha arrived at the 9th floor in the elevator with a confused mind.

She frowned at the unusual view of the hallway.

As evening approaches, the darker sunlight comes through the window.

The pitch-black ceiling as always.

A light that doesn’t light up.

However, the hallway is humid today.

It even has a strange salty taste, so much so that you might mistake it for a beach.

“It’s summer.”

Is this the place the old security guard was talking about earlier?

They say someone spilled water… but when I smelled it, it wasn’t like it was spilled.

Even though the elderly man diligently wiped away the moisture with a rolling pin, if this is the case, it is a very serious problem.

‘Spill salt water in front of the building owner’s house?… Yes, fine. Even if the [Red Woman] comes to visit, you won’t have to worry about finding salt.’

Eunha, who had worked hard to cool down positively, slowly walked down the hallway.

“… … Huh?”

What I soon discovered in front of ‘Room 904’.

A damp rabbit doll.

It’s lying around in the hallway.

She stopped walking and looked down at the ‘rabbit doll’.

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3. If a doll falls in the hallway.

– If it’s an animal-shaped doll, it’s probably an ordinary lost item.

Please leave it as is or bring it to the apartment security office.

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A doll in the form of an animal rather than a human.

You must either ignore it or bring it to the security office.

A fishy smell of blood emanated from the black and red rabbit doll that came into her arms, blocking Eunha’s path.

“… … .”

Why?

It feels familiar.

Eunha let go of the carrier she was dragging and took a close look at the ‘rabbit doll’.

Dark red, with pieces of cloth piled up like rags,

A small rabbit doll that can easily fit in your arms.

What on earth?

I can’t take my eyes off this doll.

Excited. Excited.

heart.

sick.

“… … Memo?”

Then, suddenly, Eunha, who was clutching her aching heart and looking around at the rabbit doll,

When I found a blood-soaked notepad among the tattered pieces of cloth.

“friend.”

[Doll girl] appeared as if blocking the galaxy and spoke to me, rubbing her sleepy eyes.

… … .

“… hi. Why are you looking so ugly?”

『Wet.』

[Doll girl] wearing hamster pajamas, waddles like a penguin and clings to Eunha’s thigh.

The girl’s appearance was the same as that of the 9th floor hallway.

The hamster’s pajamas, which were nice to pet, became soaked in salt water and dried out, and the dripping water drops made the girl feel even more miserable.

Even monsters get wet with water.

Today, I patted the new [doll girl] and calmed my pounding heart.

“Do you know who put salt water in the hallway?”

“interim.”

“Okay. It’s okay if you don’t know.”

“friends. A lot disappears. sadness.”

[Doll Girl] points to the rabbit doll on the floor.

A little girl.

A monster with impressive pure eyes.

When a girl approaches you like this and hugs you tightly, it really feels like sharing warmth with a living person.

A living person.

A being that can communicate.

… … but,

Because the [Doll Girl]’s body was as cold as a corpse.

Because Eunha is keenly aware that if the conversation goes astray, she will suffer to the point of death.

I touched my arm, which had goosebumps from the new temperature difference.

scary.

Living mixed with monsters.

It’s scary when and what actions lead to death.

‘are you okay. Still doing well… Bubble and the people at the cafe. I will protect you even if I die.’

Nevertheless.

Eunha strengthened her resolve.

“… … It’s wet.”

Then, suddenly, I looked down at [Doll Girl]’s hamster pajamas soaked in salt water.

The girl clinging to my thigh is soggy today.

As moist mites stick to your thighs, it becomes a chain reaction that makes even the galaxy wet.

Eunha secretly raised the corners of her mouth and checked out the window.

There is still time until the sun sets,

A dinner that never goes away salty.

It was a time when I thought of the ‘white pill’ handed out by the [black person] I met this time.

“… … If it’s okay, would you like to take a bath at my house?”

The worry was short-lived.

Our mite has become like a mouse caught in the rain. Can we leave it alone?

『Bath?… Yes! milk cow! bath. together!”

“Let’s do it together? Well, okay.”

[Doll Girl] smiles brightly at Eunha’s easy answer.

A smile like a real person, not a made-up doll, melts Eunha’s heart.

How did such a scrawny child become such a monster?

You never know.

Clap. Clap.

Like that, Eunha looked into eyes sparkling with innocence,

He goes into ‘room 904’ with the [doll girl] hanging on one leg.

Squeak… rattle.

The front door closes.

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A day filled with wetness and saltiness for unknown reasons.

One day, I became concerned about a dark red rabbit doll left alone in a dark hallway.

『Dairy cow doll. warm. Straight.』

“People are not cows. Even if you squeeze it, it won’t come out, so stay calm.”

『… … person?”

“Then what is it?”

Holding the [doll girl] as cold as a corpse in my arms, soaking my body in warm water,

I can’t control my heart pounding at the thought that I might be stitched up at any moment.

It was that kind of day.

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“Eunha unnie. If it’s okay, would you like to go out with me this holiday?”

And, the next day.

Eunbangul, who smiled brightly today without any worries,

He hops over to Eunha and says those words.