episode_0202

The alcohol they brought seemed very expensive.

I picked something that looked reasonably pretty and delicious, but it costs over 100,000 won per bottle or something.

Thanks to this, it seemed like Noh Chang-hoon scolded me less.

Or maybe it’s because I’m good at telling stories and saying I came from scouting.

Anyway, a good thing was a good thing, so I laid the groundwork right away.

Since you’ve been looking for alcohol, why don’t you two eat together this evening?

After roughly laying the groundwork in that way, Noh Chang-hoon immediately fell for it.

I said I was sorry to Kang Si-woo and the kids, but I could clearly see that he liked them just by looking at them.

Seeing that naturally made me feel better.

Isn’t it true that friends share something precious like this?

And since I was already drinking Western liquor, I tried to come up with a variety of things, but there wasn’t much I could do.

I poured a lot of vodka into a crystal glass and tried to put some ice in it.

Even though the refrigerator is running, there is not enough room to freeze the ice.

Still, it wasn’t like there was nothing at all.

Even though there were no meager snacks, there were things like squid and peanuts.

Even though it wasn’t a fancy glass, I was able to find a fairly clean one.

Thanks to this, it was no exaggeration to say that I was ready to drink.

In a situation where the world is being destroyed by zombies, this is all we need to prepare, right?

After setting up the drinks table, I waited for Noh Chang-hoon.

Since he said he would come after filling out the final documents, it seemed like he would come in just a few more minutes.

In fact, after waiting a few more minutes, Noh Chang-hoon opened the door to the dorm and came in.

After Noh Chang-hoon came in, he looked at the table and opened his mouth as if he was surprised.

“What is it, Yeji Lee? You prepared it pretty well, right?”

“Then you thought I couldn’t even set a table for a drink?”

“I thought you would just bring drinks and glasses and say they were prepared.”

“What on earth are you looking at people for, really.”

“Think about what you’ve done so far.”

“I’m not sure! Okay, let’s drink it.”

I motioned for him to sit down quickly.

Noh Chang-hoon chuckled and sat down across from me.

And he threw a provocation at me that wasn’t a provocation.

“Don’t get drunk after eating and don’t hug yourself.”

“Heng, don’t get drunk and throw up or anything like that.”

“Would you be this drunk?”

“Speak as if you are very confident?”

“I’m confident so I’ll say it.”

I snorted and laughed. There were four bottles of vodka.

Although the types are different, all of them are over 30 degrees even if they are not strong.

No matter how much our bodies have become stronger over time.

There was no way I could do anything casually after drinking this vodka.

Well, if you’re good at it, you can do it.

Since I would find out later anyway, I opened a bottle without answering questions.

Then he poured a full glass of vodka and put it down in Noh Chang-hoon’s direction.

It didn’t seem to have been spoiled in the meantime, but there was a strong smell of alcohol inside.

It seemed like there was some kind of fruity scent mixed in, so I enjoyed the scent for a moment and then poured vodka into my glass.

Noh Chang-hoon sipped vodka for a moment and grumbled softly.

“Damn, the flavor is just right and it goes down your throat just right.”

“What?”

“Vodka. It’s similar to what I drank in real life, so I don’t know what’s real anymore.”

“Ah… Well, I guess so. Sometimes I get confused too.”

“But it’s better because I have you. If you say you are the only one… Is that a bit like that?”

“… Huh?”

“… Anyway, if it weren’t for you, I would have thought I was crazy. The first time I met… Because you are the person here.”

“What are you talking about that suddenly makes you feel embarrassed? ”

“Honestly, you are the only person in this world I can rely on. Knowing reality… People.”

“… ”

I was very embarrassed to see Noh Chang-hoon act like that.

No, I understood that it was possible.

When we first met… Although we did not meet well.

We probably fought like dogs, hurting each other.

Anyway, we have been relying on each other for quite a long time.

But I never thought about whether I could listen to something like that.

Of course, Noh Chang-hoon and I became very close.

That was because we entered the novel together.

And because we cooperated with each other to achieve our goals.

So I thought we became friends.

The commonly said why. You know that guys became friends after fighting.

I thought they were just close friends.

I never dreamed that you would depend on me this much.

So it felt even more surprising.

A person who I thought would not need my help is relying on me.

… So it was even more burdensome.

No, that. I was thinking of consulting about my concerns.

I don’t intend to listen to his concerns.

And I didn’t think I was qualified to listen to those concerns.

Fortunately, Noh Chang-hoon just sipped his glass after saying those last words.

The awkward silence continued for a while.

Even though they both started drinking playfully, the atmosphere was too serious.

Moreover, since Noh Chang-hoon was holding his stance, the feeling of intimidation was no joke.

The muscular hunk frowns and drinks seriously.

To be honest, I can’t help but feel a little pressured.

Still, as I drank, the mood seemed to improve.

Vodka seems delicious.

I shook my glass for a moment and then asked Noh Chang-hoon.

“The color of the vodka was all transparent, right?”

“Yes. It’s basically colorless… The more expensive it is, the less flavor and scent it has.”

“… Really?”

“Of course, these days, flavors and scents are also added.”

“Ah… ”

“There is no taste or scent, so there is no odor or taste unique to alcohol. No need for snacks.”

“Really?”

“Because it’s not provocative, you can just drink it.”

“Is it good?”

“It’s good, but it’s also bad. It means you don’t get drunk very often, but the alcohol builds up that much.”

“… Ah.”

Noh Chang-hoon gave me a look as if he had something to say.

I smiled sheepishly and avoided his gaze.

Noh Chang-hoon completely emptied his glass and spoke grumblingly.

“If you have anything to say, say it. If you suddenly see that you brought alcohol, you probably want to say something even if you are drunk.”

“Ugh, right?”

“Because it’s better to say something like this quickly and brush it off.”

I rested my chin and took a moment to gather my thoughts.

Perhaps because of the alcohol entering my body, I felt hotter than usual.

After putting aside the thought that I had briefly heard about needing to pee, I opened my mouth.

“People are so nice to me these days.”

“What.”

“So, they give you respect and treatment. More than I thought.”

“You do it because you deserve it. Don’t you know too?”

Noh Chang-hoon was right.

I knew subconsciously that I had done a lot.

Although it is overshadowed by the work of Noh Chang-hoon and Kang Si-woo, I also contributed a lot to this.

Rather, it was no exaggeration to say that he had already occupied a position in the leadership.

However, even though I knew that, something didn’t seem right.

I drank all the vodka in one go and then gulped for a moment.

“It’s hard to take a one shot even though you’ve never had it before.”

“That’s it. Anyway, I was wondering if I deserved to be treated like that anymore.”

“Why.”

“Because I’m not that great of a person. He’s not a good person either.”

“Why do you think that?”

“… Because I used to be like that?”

“You are the only one who knows about the past.”

“What on earth are you talking about, ah… ”

Only then did I understand.

Now, in this world, no one remembers me before.

There may be at least one person who remembers the owner of Lee Ye-ji’s original body, but no one remembers the person I was before.

So it seemed like there was no need to be tied to the past.

Noh Chang-hoon continued speaking as he poured vodka into his glass again.

“I can’t completely forget the past or tell you what to do. In the first place, I was also a victim.”

“Yes.”

“But now you have reformed and changed again. Even after completing this novel like this.

Do you think you will live like before again then?”

“That’s… No. Of course, I’ll probably lounge around a bit.”

“Okay, that’s it. And I was planning on taking care of you even if you were lounging around anyway.”

“What, where are you going to pamper yourself?”

“Try to do something that requires moderate physical effort, whatever. Farming is also good.”

Go farming.

Honestly, I thought it would be okay.

There are many other things I want to do, but it might be okay to try them for a while.

After organizing my thoughts, I opened my mouth.

“I may not be able to do anything right away in the short term, but I will try as you say.”

“Okay, now when we go out into reality, won’t we have to live in that body?”

“… Ah.”

“You need to think about how you will adapt to your changed body and live your life.”

“I still haven’t gotten used to periods or anything like that.”

“Look, there’s a lot to worry about. So, think more constructively. I wear pretty clothes too.”

“… It would have been really good advice if you hadn’t said that last word.”

“You looked really pretty last time you wore a nun’s uniform.”

“I’m dying, really.”

Noh Chang-hoon chuckled.

Since he doesn’t know my true self and has no way of knowing anymore, he’s just going to think of me as a pretty girl.

He started saying strange things in front of me, saying that as long as it tastes good, it’s enough, so I just closed my eyes.

First of all, I thought it was a really good idea to discuss my concerns in this way.

Of course, it will take time to change your mind right away.

Because people’s minds won’t change that easily.

“I trust you, Yeji Lee.”

“What does that mean all of a sudden?”

“When I was writing on the Internet and when I first met. Compared to back then, you have become more human.”

“… So?”

“I believe that things can change nicely this time too. While changing, I also changed my style.”

“This guy is drunk.”

I sighed and drank my vodka.

After drinking this much, I felt like I was getting a little drunk too.

There will be no strange situations that occur in creative works.

And now that I’m thinking about it again, I think I did a good job selling Noh Chang-hoon as dead.

Even if I think about this twice, I don’t think I will regret it.

That bastard called a friend is like that.

still… It was dependable.