episode_0280

Wheeing… Whew…

Wheeing… Whew…

Going back in time a little bit,

9th floor of Saetbyeol Apartment.

Wheeing… Whew…

An elevator blocked by a bloody corpse opens and closes repeatedly.

Wheeing… Whew…

It was a girl with pure white rabbit ears.

The girl lying in the hallway was covered in blood, her left arm clutching a stack of photographs hanging from the elevator.

The photo was so crumpled from being held so tightly that it was soaked in blood and it was impossible to tell what it was.

Wheeing… Whew…

A puddle of blood.

Blood dripping through the gap in the elevator.

The elevator light illuminating the dark hallway opened and closed… widened and narrowed repeatedly,

A halo of light falls on the girl’s face, which has grown cold, and sweeps down her cheeks.

Wheeing… Whew…

The appearance is like,

The rabbit that came to the spring early in the morning seemed to be washing its face,

It seemed as if the girl would shake off her shaky shoulders and get up at any moment.

“… … .”

A pitch-black hallway.

In this place, where only the girl is bright, with the light coming from the elevator.

Wheeing… Whew…

So, it must have been about 30 minutes since the rabbit’s body was left in the pool of blood.

It was around the time when the pitch-black bugs that darkened the apartment began to creep in, smelling the smell of blood.

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6. Long-term bathing can be harmful to your health.

– Bathing is good for relieving fatigue and improving blood circulation.

– However, it is recommended to avoid bathing for more than 30 minutes.

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Crunch…

The ‘girl’ reflected in the blood raised her body.

Slowly, as if waking up from sleep,

The ‘Rabbit Girl’, who got up after shaking off her shoulders, looked down at the puddle of blood, then slowly reached out and touched the puddle.

Crunch!

A hand rises from the surface of the blood.

The little girl’s hand flutters in the air, pressing hard against the chest of the lying corpse, sinking it into the blood.

Gulp…

And, as if reversing reality and the mirror,

The ‘girl’ who had sunk the girl’s body into the pool of blood rose from the pool.

『… … It’s my place.”

A cold voice.

The elevator, now free of obstacles, closed its doors.

Wheeing…

The door closed, and the only light illuminating the hallway disappeared,

The ‘girl’ wipes the blood from her cheek and stands up on her two feet.

“Hoo……”

For the first time in this world, the breath I exhaled smelled like iron.

My heart started beating so fast it felt like it was going to break.

“… … .”

‘Silver Bangul’, with her pure white rabbit ears twitching, looks down at her own body.

Clean, everyday clothes are visible beneath her slim chest.

‘Silver Bangul’ clicked her tongue slightly as she thought of a chest larger than the Milky Way’s head.

“… … Tsk. My self-esteem is low.”

Then he turned his head and looked out the hallway window, and after confirming that his reflection was not there, he slowly walked away.

Swish…

The ‘girl’ picked up the gift box that had fallen on the floor and smiled brightly.

Like a silver bell. Like putting on human skin.

“… … … Unnie Eunha~!”

I walked down the hallway and rang the doorbell for room 904.

… … .

… … .

『… … Haa… I dozed off for a bit.』

And then, after ‘Silver Bangul’ entered the galaxy’s house.

The bloody ‘rabbit doll’ that had been lying on the lower landing staggers up and climbs the stairs.

dump…

A ‘rabbit stuffed animal’ sitting in front of a pool of blood where the girl’s body had been.

His whole body is covered in wounds, as if he had been fighting for his life with someone.

“If we don’t get rid of the bodies in this apartment quickly, this is what’s going to happen… It’s scary.”

The wounded rabbit raised itself up.

Towards ‘Room 904’ where the voice of the galaxy is heard.

“Isn’t it funny? Even if you imitate something fake, it’s still fake… Why would you want to be real like that?

Ugh.

I walk, forcing my broken bones back into place.

『Haa… I wish Eunha Unnie was a little happier.』

The dark hallway window reflects the shape of a silver bell.

Thud… Thud…

At that moment, a woman in a bright red dress came up from the lower floor to the 9th floor carrying something.

[Red Woman] who met Eunbangul in the elevator earlier.

I found the gift box the girl was holding and went back home.

And now he’s holding a bright red paper bag, as if he’s looking for something to give away.

The ‘girl’, whose blood was dripping from between the torn cloth, tilted her head.

“What is that? What did you hear?”

“me.”

“Sister Eunha said she hated that kind of thing because it was burdensome.”

Stop.

‘That thing’ climbing the stairs frowns.

He glares at the ‘rabbit doll’ with an expression on his face that says he’ll go and knock on the door every day if only he knew where it lived.

“What are you?”

“My sister and brother.”

『… … sister-in-law.』

But before long, the animosity that had melted away falls to the floor with a splash.

That person is surprisingly good at socializing.

“Instead of giving me a gift like that, please help me out. Something strange has entered my sister’s house… It’s because of me, so I have to clean it up.”

“what.”

“Please turn off the circuit breaker in the apartment. If you help me, I’ll teach you what my sister likes.”

It was dark and hidden,

What’s happening behind the mirror.

Beatle…

The wounded girl went to the galaxy’s house.

… … .

… … .

“What I saw. That’s all.”

“… … .”

“Can you say it again?”

And now.

‘Silver Bangul’, who was caught in the embrace of the galaxy, confessed what she saw without hiding anything.

He quickly entered the pure white gown, and felt the sound of his heart pounding as his small palm grabbed her soft chest.

“… … .”

Eunha said nothing.

Kwaaak…

A little girl in my arms,

Just hugging without saying a word.

Although the girl in front of me is not Eunbangul,

Still.

“… … .”

The galaxy raised its head.

The TV is turned off.

A scene reflected like a mirror on a dark screen.

… the image of the ‘silver bell’ held in one’s arms is not reflected,

Only Eunha was sitting alone on the sofa, hugging herself.

“… … haha.”

The galaxy laughed.

… … .

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“are you okay?”

one side,

Galaxy House Bedroom.

In the midst of the power outage, the ‘Silver Bell’ is pushed away and the ‘Rabbit Stuffed Animal’ hides in the bedroom with the ‘Mouse’.

‘It’, who was hurt by the fight with Eunbangul who came to the apartment, asked brightly.

The ‘mouse’ who had accidentally hidden in the bedroom nodded with a bewildered expression.

If a bloody stuffed animal walking around on its own asks if you’re okay, of course you should be okay. Of course you are.

‘Damn. Was the forklift I rode in a Samdocheon ferry? Why is the atmosphere so tense in every single one I meet?’

Galaxy’s bedroom was quiet.

A bed that looks soft at first glance. An old saw and a bone flute are placed next to the headboard.

If you look down, you can see a box containing documents such as house deeds poking out from under the bed.

The apartment he went to after hearing the beautiful woman tell him to stay the night was a den of monsters.

A blood donation vehicle with the words [Neulpurum Emergency Center] written on it… I should have just passed it by pretending not to see it, just like it says in the ‘guide’.

The ‘mouse’, whose heart was startled, took a look around the cozy bedroom.

‘Apparently, I flashed the silver bell during the power outage…’

What comes to mind is a kitchen lit up by camera flashes.

And, the face of the silver bell that was looking at him from right in front of his nose… no, the face of what was supposed to be the silver bell.

Thump. Thump.

The ‘mouse’, recalling that eerily expressionless thing, grabs the trembling hand.

‘Tsk… what the heck… is this what a Grade A Hunter would do?’

How nice it would be if there was a being that could be defeated by beating it.

Even horror games where you have to run away from ghosts without any weapons didn’t scare me this much.

Suddenlyㅡ.

Let’s take a moment to vent our grievances about life like that.

The ‘mouse’ quickly pulled himself together and got up.

Right now, Eunha is alone with ‘Silver Bangul’.

She would love to lie down on her soft bed, bury her head in the corner, and pass out until morning, but her job is to protect the galaxy, so she has to hurry and go back to the living room.

“Cluck…”

A small cough.

The ‘mouse’ that was reaching out to the tightly closed bedroom door stops moving.

Knock… knock…

Someone who saved the ‘mouse’ in the darkness.

The ‘rabbit stuffed animal’ leaning against the bedroom wall staggers and falls to the ground.

I wonder if something hurts.

The doll, with a petite body like a girl, has one ear missing, and blood seeping out from between the torn pieces of cloth dyes its fluffy, pure white body red.

Why is everything about this apartment not normal?

Among them, the most abnormal one would be Eunha, who lives smiling in an apartment like this.

A ‘mouse’ with its lips bitten approaches a rabbit doll.

“… … Do you need a potion?”

“Cough… no.”

The ‘rabbit doll’ that was spitting out blood takes out a photo from its bosom.

Click.

Camera shutter sound.

And in the girl’s hand, she was holding a bottle of a potion that was shining crimson.

This is [Silver Gang Potion] made by Kang Nari.

I guess I won’t die if I have that.

I wonder if the monster potion will work… No, more than that, does the attack work?

Phew…

‘Mouse’ took a deep breath and let his complicated thoughts out of his throat.

“Thank you for saving my life, but am I a monster?”

“It’s similar.”

“… … … … Is that a silver bell?”

“no.”

Swish…

A rabbit that takes [Silver Potion] and recovers from wounds at a visible speed.

‘That thing’, looking around Galaxy’s bedroom with eyes soaked in memories, shakes its head.

“I am nothing.”

A fake that is nothing.

That is why I, and ‘Today’s Silver Bell’,

I came here without any hesitation.

Is it worth having computer files that you copy and paste whenever you need them?

Probably not.

Because fakes have no value.

Even if it disappears in the middle, a new silver drop will be with the galaxy.

‘I made a mistake… I was just going to clean up the silver bell and run away, but the ‘mouse’ looked dangerous so I stopped…’

Nothing works.

The ‘Rabbit Doll’ placed her hand on her fluffy chest, thinking of the galaxy that would be in the living room.

… … .

Kill the silver bell.

The task of clearing away the silver bells that ‘recognize’ the monster.

Although, Banharin, ‘Mouse’, and Kim Sa-rang,

Even though he received a cross-shaped ‘buffer’ and became an [awakened one], he seems to be guarding the galaxy without any trouble…

So one by one, the acquaintances of the galaxy opened their eyes,

If even the silver bells become like that,

A cafe where everyone works together,

Because [Rabbit Latte], which was created together with the galaxy, will no longer be the galaxy’s treasure trove.

I wanted to make Galaxy a little more comfortable.

When asked to think of the most comfortable place, Eunha wanted him to think of her own face.

The ‘Rabbit Doll’ was determined to close Eunbangul’s eyes until the end.

‘I feel stupid…’

I just wanted to be happy together, but how did it end up like this?

How many silver bells have you gotten rid of that come to your apartment?

Now he couldn’t tell if he was Eunbangul or a monster with Eunbangul’s memories.

‘Just, if Eunha unnie smiles… I’m happy with that.’

I wish the galaxy would smile.

If possible, look at the ‘silver bell’.

Of course, the silver bell that Eunha encounters is not herself.

I hope you still laugh.

I feel like I’m a fairy helping a princess in a fairy tale.

It’s not too bad.

“after…”

A self-deprecating laugh seeped out from between the torn pieces of cloth.

“What’s in the bedroom… What’s this iron door?”

『Grrr…』

“Yeah. Keep it in. Keep it in. Never open it. Does your neighbor have a dog?”

While the ‘Rabbit Doll’ is catching her breath, lost in her memories, the ‘Mouse’, who was curiously looking around Eunha’s bedroom, is startled by a crying sound coming from next door and retreats.

The ‘mouse’, who had retreated in an instant with the sound of the ticking second hand, looked down at the ‘rabbit doll’ that had fully recovered and scratched the back of his head for no reason.

“Tsk… Then I’m going to the living room now. What are you going to do? If there’s anything you want, just tell me now.”

“I saved you because I was worried you’d be sad… Just watch over Eunha so she doesn’t get hurt. That’s all I need.”

“… … Silver bell.”

“I said no.”

The rabbit’s fluffy hand points to the tightly shut bedroom door.

Is this a gesture to tell me to hurry to the living room?

Although I felt uneasy, I wasn’t close enough to ask about the circumstances.

The ‘mouse’ left the bedroom after saying thank you for saving him.

Squeak… Click.

So, the rabbit was left alone.

It’s a familiar silence now.

Keep the warmth of a quiet bedroom in your arms.

『Whew…』

Galaxy’s bedroom, which I visited after a long time, had a magic that warmed my heart whenever I visited.

The stories we shared while lying together in a soft bed, the chatter we shared without thinking…

I remember it all.

… Of course, it is a ‘fake’ memory that other silver bells may have experienced,

Anyway, I remember.

Memories from before the photo was taken remain in my mind.

‘Silver Bell of Mid-August’ caressed the soft bed with her fingertips.

『… … .』

I got up.

Get up slowly, prick up your pure white rabbit ears,

Head towards the bedroom window.

Outside there are ‘fake silver bells’.

I should have cleaned it up, but in my haste I only brought the ‘mouse’ back to the bedroom.

What would you have talked about with Eunha by now? Wouldn’t you have told her about yourself?

Wouldn’t the galaxy be sad?

『… … I’m scared to go out. I wonder what I’ll hear.』

resentment.

Maybe it’s because I’m close to a monster, but all kinds of things come at me negatively.

Galaxy always lives with a positive smile, but that’s not easy.

Is that because it’s fake?

Because fakes have no value.

I wanted to help the galaxy somehow,

That’s not easy either.

『… Sister.』

So, I’m scared to go out to the living room, and I can’t just hide in the bedroom like this.

Because now, he is nothing more than a silver bell.

I decided to run away before I got caught.

Knock knock…

The ‘rabbit doll’ who thought like that approached the window.

The 9th floor is very tall.

The closer I get, the more my legs start to shake.

This happens sometimes when you’re in a high place.

Could it be a mild fear of heights?

『… … .』

But that’s okay.

Because I am not a silver bell.

If you just fall out the window like this, everything will be solved.

I’m concerned about the ‘fake silver bells’ left in the living room… but it’s better than going out into the living room myself.

I hold onto the windowsill, my trembling body and mind in my hands.

Shiver…

But I couldn’t control my trembling hands, and I took three steps back, thinking that I couldn’t even do that.

Then, as he turns his head, he discovers an ‘iron door’ carved like a stain on the bedroom wall.

A door that leads to the house next door, where a monster lives.

Wouldn’t it be okay if I went in there?

‘Unnie Galaxy… I was really happy today too.’

The rabbit went forward.

The ‘fake silver bell’ in the living room will be taken care of by the ‘next rabbit doll’.

I will make the galaxy happy somehow.

therefore,

Let me be a little greedy…

No longer a silver bell,

Even though the appearance has changed,

(Bul-wool. Are you okay?)

Finally, one more time,

I wish I could be held warmly in the arms of the galaxy…

“…are you okay.”

Snap.

The ‘rabbit doll’, whose wounds were healed by a potion, smiles brightly.

… … .

… … .

…….like that,

The ‘rabbit’, who had made up his mind, grabbed the iron door handle,

I put my weight on the doorknob that I was holding tightly,

Click-.

The bedroom door leading to the living room, which had been tightly closed, opened,

The landlord, Galaxy, came inside.

… … .

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“… Hello. Are you our [Doll Girl] babysitter? ”

『… … .』

“I’ve been looking for it for a long time.”

Step, step.

The sound of footsteps entering the bedroom.

A familiar sound now.

“Let go of my hand because it’s dangerous. If you don’t want to get in trouble.”

Slurp.

The ‘Rabbit Doll’ looked at the galaxy approaching her with a blank expression.

I let go of the hand that was holding the iron door, moved my trembling legs, and sank to the floor.

Step, step.

A woman wearing only a thin gown, her breasts larger than her head swaying gracefully with every step.

She was covered in blood.

Like a ‘rabbit doll’ that has turned red from injury, the torn off left arm is slowly recovering and caressing the nape of the neck.

Beep, beep.

And, behind her,

A girl in a pure white polar bear pajamas walks up quietly and looks at ‘Rabbit Girl’.

In [Doll Girl]’s hand, she was holding tightly the rabbit doll that ‘Girl’ had received as a gift from Eunha during a holiday date one day.

“When the power went out earlier, the person who went into the bedroom with Mr. Mouse… I thought it was him, so I went downstairs. My baby was waiting in front of the door.”

“Second friend. Waiting.”

Surely, you should go out at this hour,

Did you bring the [Doll Girl] from ‘Room 801’?

I don’t understand. Why?

“… … .”

The gaze of two facing galaxies.

I couldn’t read her expression because she always had a smile on her face.

It seems like you’re angry, and it seems like you’re sad…

There is a very, very broken expression somewhere.

‘Rabbit’, who couldn’t think of anything to say, froze like ice.

Po-ok…

The [Doll Girl] approaches the ‘Rabbit Girl’ slowly and affectionately embraces her.

“Friend. Mia. Found.”

『… … .』

“Our house. Go back.”

A girl who came to find Mia who was left alone.

Pure eyes look straight at the ‘silver bell’.

『… … .』

Thump. Thump.

Obviously, it would be of no value to a fake,

It’s just one of many ‘silver bells’.

The polar bear girl in front of me is Eunha,

Why is he making that face?

‘Silver Bell’ was incomprehensible.

Something incomprehensible, something strange.

A quiet apartment where monsters live.

“Good thing you found Mia. So….so……”

Po-ok…

Galaxy, who had stopped talking, slowly bent down.

[Doll Girl] hugs the ‘silver bell’ warmly.

(Lastly, one more time,

I wish I could be held warmly in the arms of the galaxy…)

The embrace of Eunha, whom I haven’t seen in a long time, is as warm and soft as always.

Just a little longer, I want to be held like this,

I can’t help but laugh.

『… … .』

It looks like you drank less potion.

The skin is moist, indicating that the wound has opened.

As I pour the rest of the [Silver Potion] into my mouth, a corner of my heart feels warm.

‘Unnie Galaxy… I’m so happy right now.’

A worthless fake.

But is it okay to be a little bit happier?

Is it okay to be greedy?

『… … .』

Swish.

A rabbit doll… no, a silver bell,

Stretch out your fluffy doll arms,

[Doll Girl] hugged Galaxy tightly.

The face of the galaxy was not visible.

… … .

“… … Galaxy, is that okay?”

“That’s my seat.”

“Oh, there’s no normal here. Can you send me home?”

Late afternoon.

The fake who came into the house without saying anything received a small salvation,

It was an afternoon when pure white rabbit ears were happily twitching.