Chapter 112 – Dropping Water (3)
The sunset, reddened as if it were about to set the world on fire, began to slowly disappear. The mountain breeze blowing as the air warmed up during the day is rapidly sinking is quite chilly.
“Go down.”
The enemy, who had been leaning on my shoulder for a while, said in a relaxed tone.
“Isn’t it cold? It’s later than expected.”
Jeok-ha was wearing a sky-blue dress that was not suitable for mountain climbing and was worn only in summer.
“It’s cold. So.”
“Yes?”
“Hold my hand.”
“It’s not cold.”
“It is cold. I’m not as stubborn as the captain.”
“Turn your inner energy.”
If you were at the peak master level, of course, you could easily solve the cold and heat with the power of your internal energy. It wasn’t even winter, let alone the autumn mountain breeze.
“I do not like it.”
The enemy grabbed my hand tightly. I sighed and nodded. I suddenly thought that it would be better to match the rhythm today.
“It’s good.”
“What?”
“Captain’s hand. I like that it is warm.”
“Sun retardation. It’s hot even in winter.”
“Oh… A human stove. If you’re next to the captain, you won’t have to worry about freezing to death.”
“Be careful ahead.”
“Yep.”
As I tried to walk down the narrow mountain road holding my hand, my steps continued to slow down. Of course, if you want to go quickly, you can go, but the enemy seemed to have no intention of doing so in the first place. Soon the sun had completely set, and darkness fell. In the mountains and fields without a single light, only the sound of unknown mountain birds was loud.
“Are you going right? The road is a bit different from before.”
“Right.”
It was a pitch-black mountain road, but neither I nor the enemy were bothered by that. The problem was that the way he was going now was obviously different from before. Seeing that he answered firmly, he must have been right, but he couldn’t help but have some doubts.
“That’s what I said earlier.”
That buck The enemy stood odokani and looked up at me. Only the scarlet eyes of the enemy twinkled in the darkness.
“Why?”
“I thought I was too young to say that. There are still many days to live. It’s like a marriage proposal, isn’t it?”
“Captain, you know what?”
“What.”
“Sometimes, the captain looks like an old, young man.”
“What?”
“It is. I know you’re being considerate, but that’s too much. There are a lot of useless thoughts. What are the characteristics of geniuses? It doesn’t look like a 20-year-old.”
At a distance of breath, the enemy pressed his fingers against my chest.
“Sometimes I think about going here.”
“I want to.”
It wasn’t easy to do that because it was a natural personality. I wonder if even the gameplay was like that. I’m on the side of blocking variables and choosing a safe direction, I’m far from the type of person who sees with my heart like midsummer.
Besides, as the enemy pointed out, I wasn’t exactly 20 years old. In terms of my actual age, I was a little bit older. That would be the difference between a child and an adult, but wouldn’t it be a bit different between a freshman and a third year college student?
“And.”
The enemy smiled enchantingly like a fox, lifted her tiptoe and whispered in my ear.
“The marriage proposal is correct.”
“This guy.”
She lifted her palm and rubbed the enemy’s head once.
“It’s true.”
The enemy pouted and licked her lips. I sighed and opened my mouth.
“Okay. Whatever your heart desires. Good. But the way you go now is not the way you want, is it? Is this the right way?”
No matter how you look at it, it’s a road you’ve never seen before. I can’t recognize it because it’s night.
Startle. The enemy trembled once.
“Are you lost?”
“No.”
The eyes of the enemy who look at me confidently.
The bright eyes didn’t seem to be telling lies. Even when I widened my senses, it was night, so of course there was no one around. It’s just full of small signs like animals and bugs.
“Isn’t it really?”
“How many times have I been riding this mountain day and night. You can even close your eyes to each byway. It’s where Master is, don’t you know that?”
“Then let’s go. Late.”
When I said that, I felt like Tallulah was tackling me, so I had nothing to say.
“Yes. Go quickly.”
The enemy replied in a lively tone.
***
“What? Do you want to go soon?”
I sighed and exhaled.
“Oops. I must have missed the last train. What about this?”
The enemy replied naturally and twisted her hair with her fingers. It was almost like reading a Korean language book. I wonder if that’s called acting now.
“Somehow, it seems to be going around a similar place.”
“People can and do make mistakes.”
“Is it a mistake?”
“It doesn’t matter. Anyway, the last train has been cut off.”
While talking about this and that, without much thought, I followed the enemy as he led, so time was delayed. Eventually, when I arrived at the station, the time for the last train had passed. Since I had never taken the Gyeongchun Line, it was my failure to find out the time of the last train in advance.
“Shall we take a taxi or something? Or should I at least contact the local Protestant branch?”
“Is it really necessary?”
The enemy clasped her arms behind her back and pointed her chin at a building illuminated by colorful neon signs.
“Are you serious?”
“I’m serious.”
Confidently, the enemy nodded her head. The building meant a motel that also exists here. As a tourist destination, motels were gathering and forming a nightlife.
“You want to go to sleep?”
“About one night, isn’t it okay?”
Weird eye smile. His expression of excitement was evident as he slightly covered the corners of his mouth.
“I don’t like motels very much.”
“I am curious. I’ve never been there. There are no hotels nearby. Go.”
He grabbed my arm and dragged me to the motel.
“For a while, send a call to Ryu Eun-chae.”
“Ah, it doesn’t matter if you don’t send it.”
“What?”
“I told you in advance that neither of you might be able to enter today. If you don’t go in, I think it’s just- I’ll do it.”
I blankly opened my mouth.
So.
Was all of this planned?
I never thought you would stab me in the back with that innocent face.
Even in the name of the master’s death date.
It was me who was naive. I accepted it because I thought that there might be romance in train travel.
I wonder if this is how it feels to be stabbed in the foot by an ax you believe in.
Like that.
The two of them grabbed a motel room and entered. The inside was cleaner than expected. It’s because the places I’ve been to since I came to this world are too transcendent.
It was enough for the two of them.
Except for one bed.
“This is the place.”
The enemy looked around here and there as if it were strange. Then she opened the small refrigerator and reached out as if she had found something.
“Would you like something to drink?”
“Uh. Give me one.”
She was handed a small can with Jeju tangerines written on it.
We sat on the bed and sipped our drinks.
“There is only one bed.”
“Most motels are like that.”
“Has the captain been there?”
“Not many, but a few times.”
“Certainly, the captain has a lot of experience. Compared to hotels, it is still lacking.”
“It’s all about money. And I don’t have much experience either.”
“Well. It’s a little disappointing for my first experience, but I can’t help it. Aren’t you in a position to cover cold rice with hot rice?”
“…What?”
“Yes?”
Again, the enemy looked at me and tilted her head.
“No, just.”
“Isn’t it natural that you came all the way here? Were you thinking of just holding hands and sleeping?”
“I was thinking of sleeping without holding hands.”
“Ah, lie. I thought the captain already knew and followed you.”
I wiped my eyes once. I really hoped, but was that the real purpose?
“No, I hoped.”
“Voila. That rumor was real. I must have received permission, there is nothing to hold back.”
“…Are you allowed?”
“Yes. I got hit in the head a few times. That’s a cheap price. And the young schoolmaster only nodded coolly.”
Han Yeo-reum said, ‘Let’s talk about it separately’, but she didn’t know that he would have already agreed. In addition, to Cheonhayeon. He put down the can he had finished drinking on the table next to him and stood up.
“I will wash first.”
Boldly grabbing the towel and gown, I went into the bathroom. Are kids these days like that? Although I also belong to ‘these days’. The more I looked at him, the more I could only think of him as a maniac.
Through the translucent bathroom partition, the silhouette of Jeok-ha taking a leisurely shower was reflected. Human imagination is a great law, and just looking at it made my blood flow to my lower legs.
“I.”
While I was surrounded by a strange sense of shame, Jeok-ha opened the door and poked his head out to find me.
“Why?”
“I didn’t bring a toothbrush.”
“Oh right.”
I handed over the disposable toothbrush set I received along with the key.
“Thanks.”
The bathroom door closed again. Hearing the sound of the shower, I squeezed my forehead. I wondered if it was okay to do this with Suha. Wasn’t that what you expected anyway? It’s nothing new.
It is, but
It was a peculiar feeling. It’s like touching someone you shouldn’t be touching. It felt like that. Of course, it was clear that the enemy was an adult.
“I’m out.”
The bathroom door opened, and Hae-ha appeared, wearing a gown and tightly tied to the front island. Her slightly flushed cheeks and wet hair are quite stunning. Besides, there was a part that stimulated my gaze.
“Did you bury anything on my chest?”
As if she had understood my reaction right away, the enemy raised the corner of her mouth gently. I couldn’t stand it and asked the question.
“Is there a martial art that increases the size of your breasts?”
That much, it was definitely different from usual.
“On the contrary. Normally, I would press down and reduce it. It’s a hindrance to the martial arts.”
“…Okay. I’ll wash up too.”
“Yes.”
Regaining my composure, I stepped into the bathroom where steam was rising.
