episode_0004

The blonde woman’s smartphone was filled with a vast amount of videos. It seemed to take her at least 5 minutes just to delete them, but she couldn’t focus until she finished the task. Despite veering off track a bit due to showing off her skills after a long time, the Reversal Blow effect seemed tremendous?

After finishing up, I, like a law-abiding citizen of Korea, politely grabbed the woman’s collar and gently tucked her smartphone inside before heading home with a refreshed mind. I don’t steal or rob like this woman.

The problem was that while it was easy to leave the man’s house, it wasn’t easy to enter. That’s why I’ve been waiting for the man for hours, leaning against the front door.

“Am I an idiot? I didn’t even ask for the password, and the man’s number isn’t saved… I’m going crazy!”

Maybe I was just as thoughtless. But I really didn’t expect not to find a single number saved in the phone book. The internet I was browsing to pass the time was almost out of battery, so using it further was out of the question.

“But I couldn’t find any information about the accident… Is it not something worth posting on the internet?”

But no matter how much I think about it, it’s strange. An incident that happened in the middle of the city with casualties, yet not mentioned on any website… I should go to the street where the accident happened tomorrow.

“Ugh, it’s cold! I should have just gone into a cafe… Huh?”

Even though it’s indoors, staying here for so long makes it inevitable to feel cold. Shivering, I think about tomorrow’s schedule when the elevator door opens, revealing the person I’ve been waiting for.

“…What are you doing there?”

“Ah… Haha~ Can you please open the door, sir…?”

With a bewildered look, the man took the basket I was holding, touched the door lock, and started entering the password.

“Why are you being so foolish? Just call me.”

“But I don’t have your number?”

“What? I’m your mother… Your mother told me your number, so I saved it.”

“Huh?”

So, did this new mother tell the man Joo Eun-hye’s number but not tell Joo Eun-hye the man’s number?

“Wow, that’s too much, isn’t it? No wonder she was in such a hurry to kick her out… There was a reason why Joo Eun-hye didn’t have much luggage.”

Suddenly, memories of the times Joo Eun-hye had been ignored in the past came to mind, and I felt a sense of anger. If it were me, I would have at least yelled at her.

“…Well, let’s go inside for now. I’ll tell you the number once we’re inside.”

“Okay~ Huh?”

“Why again.”

As the door opened, a delicious smell began to waft in from somewhere. Sniffing around to find the source of the smell, I soon realized that the delicious smell was coming from inside the man’s coat.

“This smell… It’s fresh fish!”

Following the smell emanating from the man’s embrace, I found a paper bag full of goldfish bread. The man, looking puzzled at the mention of fresh fish, seemed to understand its meaning after seeing my sparkling eyes.

“Oh, this? I saw it on the way here and bought it to eat together.”

“Sir, you’re the best! Let’s eat quickly!”

“Okay, understood.”

Rushing to the sofa in the living room, the man placed the paper bag on the table with a small smile.

Experiencing the only dish that heals my tired body every winter through part-time work is truly an honor.

“Is it okay if it’s a bit cold?”

” Munch, munch~ This is the perfect level of delicious! ”

I wasn’t good at eating hot food, but because I always ate cold food with my family, I’ve gotten used to it. But today, it seems especially tasty. It has a moist and sticky texture that feels nostalgic compared to other times…

[ …I’ll eat this to boost my energy. Crying ruins a pretty face. ]

‘ …Huh? ‘

As I stuffed a whole bun into my mouth, a sudden memory seemed to surface. Even though his face was obscured by the sunset, there was a warm and nostalgic sensation… Someone I wanted to meet…?

” Why are you acting like that all of a sudden? ”

” Huh? Oh, it’s nothing. ”

It wasn’t my memory. Was it Joo Eun-hye’s memory…? Although the man’s voice quickly disappeared, it felt familiar to me as well. What could it be…? I’ve already forgotten, so there’s nothing I can do about it. It’ll probably come back to me later. Oh well.

” I didn’t buy many, but… what should we do for dinner? ”

” Oh right, dinner! ”

After finishing the remaining buns, I looked at the clock and realized that quite some time had passed. If I prepare dinner now, we’ll only be able to eat at 9 o’clock, but eating at night doesn’t seem right. Should I just make a simple breakfast menu instead?

” It’s a bit of an awkward time, and we snacked, so should we order food? ”

” Oh… I’m sorry, sir. I’ll make sure to prepare everything in advance from tomorrow. ”

” No need to apologize. Hm, at this time, maybe pizza would be better? ”

” Pizza! I love it! ”

Having to abandon the meal plan I had meticulously written out was disappointing, but the word “pizza” coming from the man’s mouth raised my spirits again.

” So, are we ordering? You go wash up first. ”

” Okay! ”

I ran to the bathroom, shouting energetically towards the man before closing the door.

Today is a feast in a different sense!

*

” Eat slowly. Don’t stuff your cheeks like a hamster… Are you a hamster? ”

” Munch, munch~ But it’s delicious! ”

After finishing my bath, I eagerly devoured the pizza I had been craving. The timing of finishing my bath and the arrival of the pizza seemed to enhance the taste even more.

” Yes, eat plenty. ”

” Hehe, okay~ ”

” But why is your left hand so red? Did you bump into something? ”

” Huh? ”

Oh, right. It felt like my body was aching since earlier. Was it too much for Joo Eun-hye’s body to do such big movements like a river blow? I’ll have to work harder on this from tomorrow…

” I think I bumped into some yellow trash earlier, that’s why it’s like this. ”

” Be careful… You’re already so skinny. ”

” Oh, don’t worry~ I’ll be more careful from now on. ”

Well, the man’s concern is understandable. With such a skinny figure and small stature… Even though it’s fake, he must worry about having a wife like this. Just earlier, he could barely carry the things we bought at the mart with both hands.

” …Anyway, I sent the password to your phone, so check it. ”

” Oh, thank you! ”

Now I can go outside with peace of mind. When I checked my smartphone, I found a single text message from an unfamiliar number.

” Is this your number? ”

” Yeah, it is, but can you delete the unnecessary ones? It’s nice to have a clean message box. ”

“No, this is the first time I’ve ever texted with someone else. If you register your contact information, it fills up just one slot… What, what is it! Why are you looking at me as if I’m so pitiful?”

Sure, I was touched by the fact that just one contact was filled in, but why does it seem so pitiful? Joo Eun-hye was a loner! So, it’s natural that she’s in a completely blank state!

“Okay, got it… If you need anything, don’t hesitate to tell me, okay?”

This guy keeps making people feel embarrassed! I’m already dying of embarrassment, you know! Fine, then I’ll get my revenge.

“You take care of yourself, sir! What’s with the room? The widower smell is really overwhelming!”

“Huh? Hey, did you just come into my room without permission?”

“I went in to clean up, but I just came out because of the smell! Since I’ve ventilated it now, do something about the bedding or something!”

Of course, my main purpose in sneaking in to borrow pants was to clean up, so I wasn’t really lying. The guy’s face seems to be getting a bit red, but I’m not that bad, right?

“Got it. If I’ve left it open until now, I should turn on the heater… I’m going in now, so clean up after you finish eating.”

“Oh… Was I a bit harsh?”

My nagging seemed quite embarrassing, as the guy weakly got up. Watching his back as he walked away, I felt not only pity but also guilt.

“Hey, Joo Eun-hye.”

“Yes?”

Suddenly turning around, the guy sent me a glance while holding the last piece of pizza. Then, with a wry smile, he opened his mouth.

“Did you do a good job with your hair? You look even prettier today.”

…!!

Instantly, my face started to burn hotly with a popping sound. Before he could catch me in this state, the guy went into the room, but I still felt embarrassed, so I folded my hands on my face and bowed my head.

“Why does that guy bring up embarrassing things out of nowhere!? He’s making people’s hearts flutter for no reason! I don’t mind, but it’s really out of the blue! Am I weak to this kind of thing?”

For a moment, chills ran down my spine. Abandoning the pizza and everything else, I rushed into the room and buried my face in the bed without even washing my hands.

“Am I really going crazy!? Of course, I’ve become Joo Eun-hye now, but originally I was a man! And what’s with this love at first sight thing? Just because of that kind of thing!”

Feeling all kinds of embarrassment, I screamed internally, hitting or throwing the pillow in frustration. If anyone saw me, they would probably point fingers and call me crazy, but this is still my personal space. No one can say anything about me doing nonsense.

– Thump, thump, thump!!

I stopped in my tracks at the loud knocking sound. And through the closed door, the guy’s shout echoed.

“Hey, it’s too noisy, be quiet!”

“Eek! Yes, yes!”

…Maybe because I got scolded by the guy, I felt even more embarrassed. In the end, after staring at the ceiling for 10 minutes, I finally calmed down after tidying up the living room, finishing my face wash. As I get used to Joo Eun-hye’s body, maybe it’s just my mood that’s making me feel strange?