episode_0518

Although I am saying this now, the land of Liaoning, where the New Province City is located, is physically very close to Korea, a land called New Korea by the standards of this world.

If it were reality, it would be impossible, but in this world, it would be amazing to be able to travel back and forth by land.

Is it just a land route?

The two areas are so close that you can get across them by boat rather than a fancy boat.

Could it be that something like that had an influence?

It was mentioned in the article that I looked at because I had nothing to do while I was hospitalized that there were quite a number of New Koreans who left New Korea for one reason or another and settled here in New Chengdu or other cities in Liaoning.

‘I don’t know if that’s why, but you can definitely see signs written in Korean often.’

Of course, not the state.

The notes are either Chinese characters or English, with a little Korean written underneath.

“It seems like a lot of tourists are coming from Korea.”

“Yes?”

“Ah… I often see Korean on signs and such.”

I heard that so many Koreans go to places like Bali in real life that you can find Korean menus wherever you go, even if they aren’t on signboards. It feels a bit like that.

“It’s quite close in terms of distance.”

“Um.”

“In the new Korea, various controls are strict, so I guess many people who are sick of it come to visit to feel free.”

Oh my gosh… China, where I live in reality, is literally the ultimate in control, but Korea is more tightly controlled than China.

No matter how different the world is from reality, it still feels a bit ironic.

‘But if you think about it, it seems like real-life Korea is also very tightly controlled…’

A country that bans grown adults from watching pornographic content at the national level.

I really don’t know who is saying this to be good.

I was just a little dazed because of a sudden thought that occurred to me.

Could it be that he mistakenly thought that my silence was caused by his own remark that had just occurred?

“Well… I had no intention of insulting Soo-hyeon’s country.”

“Hmm? Ah…”

“Because the culture is different in each region…”

“No, you can swear as much as you want. Actually, I don’t like it that much either.”

Of course, the Korea I am talking about here is not the new Korea of this world, but the Korea of reality… In any case, the fact that I do not really prefer to be labeled as Korea is a fact in itself.

How can you possibly like it?

How much did you suffer?

‘Actually, I only stayed because of Rahee, Ari, and the people at the orphanage. If it weren’t for that, I would have left Korea a long time ago and gone to the United States.’

What’s more… everyone thinks I’m from New Korea, perhaps because of my name, but in reality, I have absolutely nothing to do with New Korea or anything like that.

So what does it have to do with me whether I swear or not?

“Well, why in Koreatown…?”

“···Ah.”

That’s right.

We were just about to go to Koreatown.

Then you say you don’t really like New Korea.

There is no contradiction like this.

“Ah… I don’t really like the country called New Korea, but… I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to experience it at least once.”

“Ah…”

“Then shall we go again?”

“Now, wait a minute… If it’s difficult to arrange a car right now, at least a taxi…”

“Hey, what about a taxi.”

Was there no intention to just end it with words?

I immediately grabbed Dangsoso’s hand, which was heading toward the portable display on his wrist, and carefully pulled it toward me.

“After looking for it, the distance isn’t that long, so let’s walk.”

“Aren’t you tired?”

Ah, that’s what I meant.

Well… I was waiting for you in New Chengdu City, but I went to Hanoi and fought the battle myself.

Therefore, from the point of view of the party, it is inevitable that they will be concerned about my physical condition.

And while we’re at it, let me be honest.

“Honestly, I’m a little tired.”

“Then…”

“I’m tired… but I feel like the fatigue has gone away thanks to someone showing me a really hot side?”

When I subtly mentioned something that had just happened in the hotel lobby like that, Dang Soso’s face turned bright red and he suddenly started to squirm, as if he didn’t know that I would catch him off guard at this time.

“Well, that’s because no matter what the author says, it won’t be heard…”

“You didn’t do it because you wanted to go on a date with me as soon as possible, right?”

“ugh…!”

Was it the right answer?

My already red face became even redder.

He smiled lowly at that cute reaction and slowly pulled Dang Soso’s body closer.

It must have been the moment when the two were walking down a street crowded with people.

‘ok···? No, why is that here…?’

For some reason, a familiar sign caught my eye at the edge of my eye.

“Well, by any chance.”

“···?”

“Have you ever taken a sticker photo?”

“A sticker photo…?”

Looking at the reaction, I guess it’s not there.

Okay, let’s have that as the first course.

“To explain it simply, it is to take pictures on the spot with various props… Hey, let’s not do this, let’s go directly.”

No, but even though the year is 2099, sticker photos still exist…

No, rather, it exists because it is 2099.

It has a slightly retro feel.

With the same thought in mind, I entered a store that was surprisingly running with a Korean sign.

Suddenly, what unfolded before my eyes was a feast of numerous props.

From animal ear headbands that can be found at places like amusement parks to various costumes.

Among them, one that appears to have been made to imitate the wands carried by wizards, or a false sword that appears to have been brought along to imitate the martial arts people, was often seen.

Although the props themselves were eye-popping, the inside of the store was very quiet, with no one using it, perhaps because the act of taking pictures was not very popular as the times were changing.

It appears to be an unmanned store, with only what appears to be a surveillance camera installed and no one to guard it.

“It looks like you can freely use props, right?”

“Umm···.”

“What’s wrong?”

“No, I don’t understand why you take pictures.”

Aha, that type?

It happens sometimes.

These are people who go beyond being bothered to take pictures and don’t understand the act itself.

However, rather than feeling that way, Dangsoso seemed closer to the feeling of ‘No, technology has advanced so much, but why are we doing this in such a backward way?’

then?

As the person who brought her here, I should make it clear.

This thing has its own taste.

“I will pay and come back, so choose whatever props you like.”

“Uh…if it’s a prop…”

“I don’t know who the owner of this place is, but they prepared it with all their heart, so shouldn’t they at least use it?”

After saying that, I walked up to the machine installed on one side of the store, finished paying, and returned to see that the store had stopped in front of a place where animal ear headbands were hung side by side.

“Are you going to use that?”

“Yes? Oh, no… I was just curious about what was there…”

How about saying that?

I had a strong feeling that I wanted to try it out.

Still, the reason he says that is because he thinks it won’t suit him.

“Why? Do you think it will suit you well?”

“Ah, um…”

“If it’s hard to choose, can I pick one for you?”

“Yes, yes…”

Let’s see…

What do I have to put on it to spread the word that it was put on well…?

In this situation, the royal path would be something like rabbit ears or cat ears… but for some reason, I wasn’t attracted to them at all.

I think they both look good together, but I think something different appeals to me.

So I thought about it for a while…

“Would you like to come here for a moment?”

After much deliberation, I chose the one I chose and placed it on Dangsoso’s head.

It was an instant for Dangsoso’s eyes to turn round as he gently closed his eyes and put on the cover I had given him.

Of course it has to be that way.

Because it will be completely different from the picture I had imagined.

Long, thin tentacles, reminiscent of aliens or snails, were swinging on Tang Soso’s head.

“Oh···.”

“···.”

“Honestly, I chose it with the intention of making fun of it, but why does it fit so well?”

“Really…don’t make fun of me…!”

“It’s just cute, but what.”

As he said that and laughed, did he think that he couldn’t just suffer like this?

Dang So-so, looking slightly upset, chose one of the headbands on display and put it on my head.

It was a surprisingly quick and accurate move.

And what was placed over my head…

“Rabbit?”

“···Heung.”

“Did you just call me a rabbit?”

“You were the one who teased me first.”

So, will you repay me in this way?

But I don’t know if you know that.

People with poor virility are often compared to rabbits, but in fact, there is no other animal with as much virility as a male rabbit.

It is said that in extreme cases, they just mate all day long… that was really crazy.

‘Can I tell you just how scary an animal a rabbit is?’