episode_0259

“Da-eun. It’s been a while.”

Nam Da-eun turned around when she heard a voice calling her.

Ellis was standing there with a commercial smile.

“… hi.”

Nam Da-eun tilted her head when she saw Ellis suddenly speaking to her.

I don’t have an uncomfortable relationship with Ellis. If I had to ask, I am grateful.

This is because his relationship with Lee Ho-yeon began because he gave him a hint to seduce her with his body.

As long as there is no move to recruit him to the Iris Guild, he is a good friend.

‘I definitely remember rejecting it last time.’

But that matter is already over.

To be honest, unless it is for the purpose of recruiting Iris Guild, there is no reason for Ellis to talk to her first.

Nam Da-eun looked at Ellis with questioning eyes.

The sight of him smiling warmly.

It’s different from the usual appearance that you only show to yourself.

This kind of appearance was quite a burden for Nam Da-eun.

Because Nam Da-eun knows better than anyone else that there is no person as untrustworthy as someone who hides their true identity.

“What are you doing?”

Ellis smiled and continued.

Her face was so full of smiles that people who didn’t know her would say she was pretty because she was smiling.

“Just wandering around.”

“Hmm, who is the person next to me? I think I’m seeing this for the first time.”

Ellis immediately asked what she wanted to ask.

“… friend.”

“Victoria Academy Cadet?”

“huh.”

“Really? That’s strange. I know all the cadets’ faces by heart.”

Ellis was confident that she could refute no matter how Nam Da-eun defended herself, so she continued speaking as if she was curious.

“There’s a cadet I don’t know.”

Then he tilted his head and looked clearly at Liliana.

At this level, Liliana is bound to notice.

That it has a purpose for itself.

Liliana slowly lowered the arm holding the chicken skewers and looked at Nam Da-eun.

‘Uh, what should I do?!’

Even Liliana, who was a woman at home, had nothing to do outside.

I just looked at Nam Da-eun.

Nam Da-eun knew that too, so she came up with an excuse to somehow avoid the situation.

“Sorry, actually he’s not a cadet, he’s a friend. I know I shouldn’t bring him from outside, but I just brought him here.”

Because the final exam commemorative party is a cadets’ event, outsiders are prohibited from entering.

However, even if they are caught, they are not severely punished. Especially if you are an honor student like Nam Da-eun.

Of course, it is very dangerous in terms of security, but in fact, such things do not happen often in reality.

That’s why it feels like it’s easy to move on.

Because we can’t scold future talent for something like this.

You’ll probably only get a mild warning.

“Really? That’s fascinating. How did you become friends with Lee Ho-yeon’s live-in girlfriend?”

Of course, Ellis had no intention of letting it go like that.

“….”

Nam Da-eun looked at Ellis, who was still smiling, and wondered what to say.

‘You knew everything’

Although she was embarrassed by the sudden situation, Nam Da-eun did not break her expression.

Acting like this wasn’t difficult.

Because I’ve been doing it since I was young.

First of all, one thing is certain: everything about Liliana must be kept secret.

I don’t know how Ellis found out, but I can’t admit it.

I had to somehow come up with an excuse that made sense and get over this situation.

Once Liliana is hidden, Hoyeon Lee, Rebecca, and Scarlett will take care of it.

Of course, Ellis was one step above Nam Da-eun.

Despite Nam Da-eun’s acting, I noticed that she was embarrassed.

Therefore, I was able to wait leisurely.

Meanwhile, Nam Da-eun continued to think.

‘We have to hide Liliana.’

The situation should be handled leisurely and gently, but Nam Da-eun did not know how to speak that way.

There was no opportunity or time to learn.

Her expression was simple.

You either hold back or don’t say anything.

Say what you want to say as concisely and directly as possible.

Fortunately, Nam Da-eun had a unique way of speaking and was not lacking in tact.

This is because they have been neglected under the Buyers Guild for a long time.

‘Why are you saying this to me?’

Nam Da-eun regained her composure and quickly gathered her thoughts.

If Ellis had wanted to make an issue of Liliana, Lee Ho-yeon’s live-in girlfriend, she would have taken action right away instead of approaching her like this.

If you didn’t do that and came this way first, there’s something you want.

After understanding the situation, Nam Da-eun became a little more relaxed.

“Ellis.”

“Yes. Da-eun.”

“Tell me clearly what you want to say. Can’t I be friends with Hoyeon’s housemate?”

Nam Da-eun asked what she was curious about.

And Ellis, who heard the question, fell into confusion.

‘What I want to say… ?’

Why did you talk to Nam Da-eun?

Because he was seen being friendly with Lee Ho-yeon’s live-in girlfriend.

Why is that a problem?

If Nam Da-eun becomes friendly with Lee Ho-yeon’s live-in girlfriend, what kind of problem will I have?

Anyway, I have no intention of reporting Lee Ho-yeon, regardless of whether he has a girlfriend or not.

Lee Ho-yeon has a contract with himself.

He is also the only precious masseuse in the world who can treat his illness.

I have no intention of harming such a person.

Ellis perfectly understood that if damage was done to Lee Ho-yeon, damage would soon come to herself as well.

‘Why did I act like this?’

You were hasty.

It was only then that Ellis regretted it too late.

I should have been a little calmer.

The investigation could have been done more efficiently than this method.

A more efficient way would have been to use Sebas Chan to properly investigate the relationship between Lee Ho-yeon and the woman living with him, and also to investigate the relationship between the woman living with him and Nam Da-eun.

If ‘information’ was really the goal, this is what should have been done.

But the reason I didn’t do that.

If you do that… This is because I cannot relieve this frustrating feeling that is filling my heart right now.

No one at the Academy knows Lee Ho-yeon’s partner.

I don’t know what method they use, but they’ve managed to avoid getting caught until now.

However, the woman who secretly lives with him is friendly with Nam Da-eun.

Nam Da-eun received help from Lee Ho-yeon.

I can understand that romantic feelings arise. But why can I be so close to the woman I live with?

Nam Da-eun was not embarrassed by Ellis’s expression that she was Lee Ho-yeon’s live-in wife.

Instead, he looked at Ellis in surprise.

The look in his eyes asked how he knew that.

If so, it means you already know everything.

If Lee Ho-yeon and Nam Da-eun are not in a close relationship, Nam Da-eun cannot know about the existence of the woman he lives with.

If you are in a close relationship, it will be difficult to allow it even if you know the existence of the woman you live with.

But the two were friendly.

The reason why two people who couldn’t be friends at all became friends.

I was very curious about that.

What kind of relationship did they build that makes them laugh like that?

Of course, there is a theory that Nam Da-eun doesn’t have a single crush on Lee Ho-yeon, and that they became close friends after continuing their relationship through a simple business relationship, regardless of whether he had a live-in girlfriend or not… .

Looking at Nam Da-eun’s eyes, I decided that wasn’t true.

Because they had a deep level of trust that went beyond a simple business relationship.

And there was only one question that could be asked that encapsulated all these questions.

Ellis looked straight into Nam Da-eun’s eyes.

“What is your relationship with Lee Ho-yeon?”

At some point, Ellis’ commercial smile broke.

Nam Da-eun, who had been expressionless as she looked at Ellis biting her lip, looking a little annoyed, raised the corners of her mouth without realizing it.

I felt like I finally understood.

Ellis didn’t mean to ask for anything.

The emotions in that expression.

She knew from experience.

Admitting your feelings isn’t easy.

Nam Da-eun, who was indebted to Lee Ho-yeon, also took quite a bit of time.

Ellis, who has a strong sense of pride, would never admit it.

Nam Da-eun also observed Ellis with confidence.

Ellis’s eyes were shaking, albeit slightly.

It was as if he was afraid of what would come next.

Feeling that, Nam Da-eun slowly opened her mouth.

“…He’s my precious person.”

That was the smile of a winner.

*

“Ugh, I knew it would be like this… Let’s just say it’s a one-time thing.”

After setting up the barrier and leaving the bathroom, Lucy and I slowly returned to Rumi.

Lucy’s face was still red as if she was embarrassed.

“It’s okay because no one caught me.”

“That’s not the problem… Ha. I understand. Let’s go to Rumi quickly.”

“huh.”

Actually, quite some time has passed.

I decided to do it just once, but it wasn’t easy.

Still, I was patient and only did it twice.

I quickly returned to the tent, and whether I should say that he wasn’t paying too much attention to his surroundings or that I was glad, Rumi was watching the monitor while eating popcorn.

I don’t think he even knew we were gone.

Lucy, who was worried that Rumi would be disappointed when she was left alone, approached Rumi as if she were dumbfounded.

“Rumi, let’s go quickly. We don’t have time.”

“Ah, ah. Hey, there’s a moving live in just a little while….”

“Rumi, you can watch that at home. I’m playing with Lee Ho-yeon right now.”

“Sigh! Yes, that’s right. I’m sorry, Mr. Hoyeon….”

Rumi’s eyes widened at Lucy’s words and she repeatedly lowered her head, saying she was sorry.

Hey, you really didn’t know that Lucy and I were gone.

“… no it’s okay.”

We left the otaku tent and headed somewhere else.

At the beginning of the commemorative event, people who had gathered at the central fountain, not knowing where to find fun, dispersed to find their favorite places.

Thanks to that, we were able to move around a little more comfortably.

“Ugh, ah ah ah! ah! I can’t stand it! I’m going to do this until you pull it out!”

This time, the problem is that Lucy’s eyes are blind.

The full story of the incident is as follows.

We entered a tent filled with claw machines, and Lucy got stuck in one of them.

It was a cute purple girl doll with a yellow hairpin.

“Lucy, you did that last time and it took an hour.”

“It’s different this time. Because I have experience, I can pick you up right away.”

Lucy seemed to have a competitive spirit and started kicking the claw machine.

“Lu, Lucy… you can’t kick that. The seniors here will get angry….”

“Ugh… I’m annoyed. I’m annoyed.”

Lucy put money into the machine again.

They say you can just buy it online with that money.

It did that last time and it does that again.

Still, it will take 30 minutes.

I was also tired.

I was about to sit down and watch the claw machine while waiting leisurely, when Rumi, who was standing next to me, gently tugged on my arm.

Rumi’s eyes were sparkling.

As if expecting something.

“….”

I took Lucy with me, but Rumi is asking for it herself.

Rumi was already talking with her eyes. We don’t have time, so let’s go quickly.

I carefully whispered into Rumi’s ear, looking at Lucy’s notice.

“Rumi, first of all, Lucy….”

“Well, Lucy was concentrating like that for 30 minutes last time… Just 30 minutes….”

“…Okay. Let’s go.”

Well, just doing it for Lucy would be unbalanced.

I quietly left the tent while looking at Lucy who was preoccupied with the claw machine.

‘They’re twins, so those aspects are similar.’

Rumi is an animation and Lucy is a claw machine.

Rumi was also following behind me, raising his toes.

After Rumi and Lee Ho-yeon left the tent.

Lucy looked back.

I thought the noise I could hear had disappeared, but as expected, the two had disappeared.

“…pervert.”

As soon as the two disappeared, Lucy stretched and took her eyes off the claw machine.

Because there was no need to postpone anymore.

Rumi was truly into animation, but Lucy was just acting.

Although he really wanted to hang out with Ho-yeon Lee, it wasn’t fair for him to spend time with Ho-yeon Lee alone.

‘Because I’m the older sister.’

He is the only one who has to take care of his younger brother Rumi.

If that pervert doesn’t take care of you, you should take care of me too.

‘It will take about 30 minutes.’

If Lee Ho-yeon still has any conscience, she will come back soon.

Lucy, who had nothing else to do, had no choice but to start pulling out the purple girl doll again.

“Hey, you’re a first year student, right? If you have time, would you like to hang out with us?”

At that time, seniors who were making fun of Lucy, who was alone, approached her.

When men see a pretty woman, they immediately stare at it.

“no.”

Sooo

Lucy focused on operating the machine without even turning her head.

“Don’t do that… brother.”

“Oh, why didn’t I catch this!”

bang! bang! bang!

Lucy kicked the claw machine with a variety of emotions.

With a simple kick without any magical energy, the doll machine began to bend.

The second-year boys who saw that blinked and then looked at each other.

“… Hey. Hey. Let’s go.”

“… huh.”

The noisy second graders backed away and disappeared, and Lucy continued to focus on the purple girl.