chapter 75
Episode 74
Why did you text me at 5 in the morning? No, more than that, why did you contact me?
I was curious, but first I tapped the keypad.
[Me: Not sleeping yet]
There was no answer for a long time.
He replied because he asked, but he is quiet.
“Did you go to bed already?”
It’s getting late, so I guess I’m already asleep.
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Just as I was thinking about that, the vibration rang again.
[Han Choa: Master]
[Han Choa: I’m scared these days.]
What are you talking about all of a sudden?
[Me: Don’t make strange noises, go to sleep]
[Me: Tomorrow is a festival, right? Go to bed early and enjoy in a good condition]
With that, I ended the conversation.
I turned off my phone and tried to fall asleep, but it vibrated again.
This time it was a vibration that sounded intermittently several times.
“…… What’s the sudden phone call?”
what really happened
I received the phone call with a worried heart.
– Master.
“I’m listening. Tell me.”
-…… I’m afraid of Master
“What? Are you afraid of me?”
– No… I’m afraid Master will leave. Like the old days, without saying anything…
Originally, the voice itself was low and sad Han Choa.
But today, it was particularly severe.
-Master, can you come out now…?
“Come out. Where?”
– I just like anywhere. I want to meet and talk with Master.
Too active today.
To the point where I doubted whether it was Han Cho-ah.
“What are you doing?”
-Yes. I’m having a lot of trouble these days because of Master…
As I listened to her words, I fell into contemplation for a moment.
Han Choa is not a character to joke around with lies.
As she said, it seems that she has a really big concern.
‘Hmm….’
It’s a bad instructor, but I have to accept it.
“I can’t because it’s too late in the morning. See you at school tomorrow morning.”
He gave such a concise reply.
– Please come out now.
“This late morning…”
– Please. please.
“…….”
-No. sorry. You don’t have to come if you’re tired.
after.
my mind gets complicated
“You don’t have a pass.”
-…… Yes.
I let out a deep sigh.
“What time is it now, and you want to meet without a pass? Do you want to be punished by being caught by other instructors?”
-Sorry… I won’t bother you anymore…
“Sigh….”
-Sorry for wasting your time. Have a nice dream, Master.
I thought the call would be cut off so I quickly threw my words.
“Close your eyes just once. Come out first.”
-Yes?
“You know the convenience store next to the pavilion, right? Come over there.”
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To put it bluntly, I didn’t want to go out at this late hour.
It was because my body and mind were tired and exhausted, and I fell asleep at any moment.
However, I felt a sense of weight in Han Choa’s words, and at the same time, I felt that I had to go now.
[Me: I’ll go now, wait]
After sending a short message, I moved on.
Outside, the sun began to slowly rise.
How did Han Choa stay awake until the sun came up?
Is it because of extreme anxiety, as she said?
If you’re worried, what’s your problem?
He moved slowly, holding on to vague doubts.
At the end of restless steps, Han Cho-ah’s figure was faintly visible from afar.
She was seated alone in front of an outdoor table.
empty table.
Han Cho-a stares blankly into space.
When I was contemplating like that, Han Choa glanced at me.
“Master. You came as expected…”
For some reason, there was no strength in his voice.
Instead of answering, I nodded and naturally sat down next to him.
The first to get lucky was Han Cho-ah.
“I didn’t mean to call you at this time, but I’m sorry. You didn’t force me to come, did you?”
“I just came because I couldn’t sleep. You don’t have to be sorry.”
Come to think of it, it’s already morning time.
I feel like I’m slowly getting hungry.
“Shall we eat something and talk about it? I’ll buy it.”
“I’ll have a hard-boiled egg-“
“Except that.”
“……Then it’s fine.”
Han Choa smiled bitterly and fidgeted with her fingers.
“Master. Just 10 minutes. Even if it’s just 10 minutes, it’s fine, so can you listen to me?”
A more subdued tone than before.
Was it because of the atmosphere? I unconsciously nodded my head.
Han Choa did not meet my gaze.
I just stared at the ground in silence and opened my mouth.
The words that came out of her mouth were unexpected.
my relationship with her.
I also heard what kind of person I am to her and what she thinks of me.
I want to keep relying on you and want to be with you forever.
I feel like carrying me in my pocket if I could.
Should I be honest about something?
I must say that it has changed in a direct way.
Anyway, it wasn’t the Han Choa I knew.
She spoke at length as if recalling old memories.
I just nodded slightly, keeping my mouth shut.
“I want to go back to that time.”
“I see.”
“Yes. The time when I was alone with Master… I miss those old days.”
Han Choa in the original story did not share her concerns with anyone.
In the first place, I thought it was far from worrying because it was an emotionless character.
I thought so, but there was no detailed information about her.
So maybe I’m thinking wrong. I wanted to lean on it, but was there no one to do it?
Come to think of it, yes.
There will be no family, no friends, no one to rely on for Han Cho-ah, who has no ties.
Because of that, I would have just put the worries and troubles that come to mind.
Those cares and worries that could not be ignored would have eaten away at his heart and become a big lump.
And in the end, you will lose your feelings and will not try to establish a relationship with others.
Han Choa was such a character.
To be honest, I had no idea about Han Choa.
Because Han Choa was purely a character in the novel and a flat character.
But now it’s not fiction, it’s reality.
I didn’t know that, and I’ve been looking at Han Choa only as a flat character.
They were not giving fair treatment to humans.
It was my carelessness that I had neglected her so much.
“You remember when I salted the eggs, right? That’s when Master scolded me for the first time.”
“Is that so…”
“Yes. It’s been a while, but I still remember it vividly. You might think it’s a lie, but it’s true.”
What kind of person is the Han Choa I am facing now?
Rather than continuing to suffer from heartache alone, did she want to lean on me?
Do you want to confide your worries to someone you trust?
Did the existence of me mean so much to Han Choa?
I was embarrassed, but also happy.
“I really only have Master. But to Master, I’m not that kind of person.”
Before I knew it, Han Choa’s voice was wet.
“Master, when I’m fed up, will always abandon me. Of course, that’s Master’s choice, so I don’t want to hold grudges. It’s all because of my shortcomings.”
“…….”
“But… just once… can’t you accept me just once…?”
I know what Han Choa is talking about.
My honest feelings after hearing those words were… a bit funny.
It seems that he suffered so much from worrying about me leaving him or abandoning him.
‘I’m worrying for nothing.’
I don’t know what caused Han Choa to get to that point.
Still, this is entirely my fault.
It’s my fault and I’ll have to fix it.
“Um… what should I do now?”
One wrong word could pour salt into the wound.
However, you should not avoid answering or remain silent.
Even stupid sympathy only weakens the heart.
Besides, the emotion of sympathy doesn’t fit in the current situation.
Han Choa just came to ask for a favor.
And whether I accept the request or reject it, those are the only two purposes of Choa Han.
Thinking so, I managed to open my mouth.
“I feel sorry for you.”
Big eyes look at me.
“I don’t know why. I must have cared about you. I’m sorry.
“Oh, no. It’s because I’m so ugly.”
“Anyway, I know what you meant. And here’s what I think about him.”
“…….”
“Han Choa. Worrying for nothing will only harm your mind. In that way, devote yourself to training while taking the time to eat away at your mind.”
“Yes?”
Han Choa’s expression went blank.
I looked into his face and spoke slowly.
“From now on, every morning when I call, come to the gym. Just like we did together. I will teach you like in the past.”
“Really…really?”
Soon, the gloomy expression disappeared in an instant, and a faint smile took its place.
I took another drink of my friend’s seaweed.
“And, like today, if you have any doubts about my favor or if you have any other concerns, please contact me. I will solve it as much as possible.”
“Um… then… can I contact you every day?”
“yes.”
“Can I text you without blocking the time?”
“……You talk like that while sending a text message at 5:00 in the morning.”
“What if Master is sleeping?”
“Just wake up. Get up right away when the alarm sounds three times.”
“You might be annoyed by waking up. I don’t want to be hated by Master.”
“No way.”
She looked at me with bright eyes for a long time.
His gaze slowly became burdensome, and he slowly averted his gaze.
“Keuheum. It’s already morning.”
When I looked at my phone and looked at it, it was already past 6:00.
Han Choa looked at the rising sun and said as if letting out a sigh.
“I haven’t slept at all. I’m tired.”
He said that, but his expression was refreshing.
“Aren’t you tired, Master?”
“I don’t really care because I can sleep when there is no class. You can sleep during theory class too.”
“It’s a festival today. You won’t have time to sleep.”
I heard and saw it.
So how do I get rid of my fatigue that has piled up like a mountain?
…… It’s just a joke.
“Master.”
She fidgeted again and said small words.
“During that festival, I want to be with Master.”
Now come again, what?
I calmly accepted.
“do whatever you want.”
“No, do you like it?”
“yes.”
At my words, Han Choa’s eyes widened. At the same time, the corners of her lips drew an arc.
At least, it was the best look I saw today.
“…… thanks.”