78 – Birthday Date(1)
Even when I acted, I showed off a bright spot.
As if Song Soo-yeon understood my feelings as well, the picky child laughed along with me.
“Uncle, let’s go there too.”
“Is that so?”
But deep inside I feel a sense of urgency.
Our relationship seemed to be built on a house made of paper.
It seems that my long-held promise is also collapsing together.
Originally, I didn’t want to care whether Song Soo-yeon became the villain or not.
I decided not to become a villain, because others didn’t.
Even though I had attained enlightenment through Solas, I had no intention of forcibly preaching this to others.
As such, trying to help Song Soo-yeon wasn’t for her sake.
It was for Solas.
If she and I don’t act as villains… I think it will help her a lot.
It’s good if it is, or not.
It was an action that started with that level of commitment.
That’s why I endured even when Song Soo-yeon spat harsh words at me. Good deeds are good deeds, but there was also a heart that endured for the sake of Solas.
I acted for her, unshaken by her promise that she would never love me.
…but then the unexpected happened.
I started to feel affection for Song Soo-yeon, who had never done anything for me.
Could it be because of loneliness? Or was it a natural reaction caused by time?
From some point on, acting for Song Soo-yeon was no longer because of Solas.
I just wanted her to be happy.
The closer I got, the more I felt the pain of the misfortune that befell her.
No matter how many times they called me Hogu, Jjinta, Fool, or Fool, there was no disgust enough to push me away.
It felt like a wounded dog barking in fear of people.
And the moment I realized that, it was hard for me to control my mind.
No matter how much you hate it, it only makes you look worse.
From some point on, I prioritized her happiness over mine.
So when I was alone, I cooked the rice roughly… but I did something delicious for her.
It wasn’t hard to give up the house, and I was able to help with my part-time job.
He was constantly trying to get rid of the misfortune that befell her.
As she was sincere like that, Song Soo-yeon also changed.
Of course, it hasn’t changed since I met Solas… but I could feel that he relied on me and trusted me.
The moment when you feel that each other’s hearts are connected.
My heart was already too big.
Song Soo-yeon is so precious to me.
As such, my personal greed also bloomed.
I began to sincerely hope that she would not become a villain.
I didn’t want to live a lonely life like I did. I didn’t want to walk down a path dotted with regrets.
“…”
The reasons for becoming a villain vary from person to person.
But there is always a strong desire at the end.
Whether you want to be strong
Do you want to not be hungry?
Do you want to build a huge fortune?
Do you want to destroy the world?
I tried to make sure she didn’t feel a great need for that desire.
I don’t know if it’s not enough, but they gave me financial support.
It might not be enough, but it filled my stomach.
I don’t know if it’s lacking, but I took care not to have too much hate in the world.
It may not be enough, but I tried to make her happy.
………Is this girl, Luna?
that way again?
why?
I can’t figure out why.
Maybe that’s why you’re paying more attention.
If there was a convincing reason… my head wouldn’t be so confused.
Since there was no sign of anything, I hated to believe that she was Luna all the more.
What did my efforts mean?
she will like me too Think of your smile
The eye contact that made me feel that trust was building up.
The photos we took together. Even the moments that made memories.
If you like me… You can’t have betrayed my request that you don’t become like the villain.
No matter how picky she is, she will never deceive me.
She can’t be one of those who broke our shop.
It wouldn’t have been a precious space only for me.
“mister…!”
At that moment, Song Soo-yeon shakes me and wakes me up.
“…uh?”
“…”
She is looking up at me with worried eyes.
I tried to hide my depression, but in a daze like this, I showed off again.
She was not easily able to offer me words of comfort.
I think I can tell just how much you think of me.
I smiled again.
And playfully, he wiped her face.
“evil!”
He frowns cutely and grabs my wrist.
I said.
“I was thinking for a while. Did you want to go eat?”
I tried to shake off my thoughts and move on.
However, Song Soo-yeon remained firmly in her seat and did not let go of my wrist.
“…….”
Then slowly hold my hand I put my soft fingers between my fingers and interlock them.
After that, she answered.
“…yes. Let’s go eat.”
****
We enjoyed our date.
We ate and went to the cinema.
For now, Lunail was going to be buried.
….It’s something you’ll find out through Solas anyway.
Let’s bury it until then. Until then, let’s not doubt Song Soo-yeon.
“Mister, how do you like this?”
It’s rude to say this over her trying to comfort me.
Song Soo-yeon crossed her arms and asked me, pointing to a movie commercial that was playing on the big screen.
A series of scenes of a man and a woman looking at each other affectionately appear one after another.
It was a movie I knew.
I saw it often before returning.
“…”
Smile more than that.
He was busy comforting me, so he seemed to recommend any movie.
Nothing is as far from Song Soo-yeon’s taste as a love story.
“You don’t see anything like that.”
I said. Song Soo-yeon looks at me and turns her head.
“…Let’s take a look at it, I thought.”
The look of getting out with a clumsy excuse.
What are you kidding me about? I looked at the commercial video.
As much as I was lonely before returning, I watched a lot of movies like that.
Movies with stories of love, family, or friendship.
That too has just been opened.
I scratched my eyebrows.
“Okay, shall we take a look at that?”
I suggested. I think I will see you after a long time.
It’s not Song Soo-yeon’s taste, but I think she’ll enjoy it too.
Standing in front of the ticket counter, the clerk asks with a bright smile.
“hello. What movie would you like to see?”
When I say the name of the movie, the staff nods and asks.
“Are you a member?”
“no.”
“Are you a couple?”
“no-“
“-yes.”
Song Soo-yeon interjects momentarily to answer.
I raised my eyebrows and looked at her. Song Soo-yeon also looked up at me and whispered in my ear restlessly.
“Ha, there is a discount, right?”
“…not really.”
The staff looked at us happily and then asked.
“Please select a seat.”
He spins the machine and shows us the remaining seats. This time, before I choose, Song Soo-yeon chooses the last seat.
It was a couple seat.
“…Soo Yeon-ah, couple seats are expensive.”
I secretly whisper to her
Song Soo-yeon hesitated again this time.
“…I don’t think I’ll be able to sit down unless it’s like this. Sit in the front if you don’t like it.”
They say they want to have a unique experience, but what are they doing to stop them?
“But my uncle told me. Buy memories while you can.”
“I did say that.”
When I affirmed, Song Soo-yeon quickly turned her head and spoke to the staff.
“Please do so.”
“all right.”
In an instant, he withdraws movie tickets and stands in front of a new employee to buy popcorn.
“Do you have a favorite flavor of popcorn?”
“…I don’t know because I haven’t tried it.”
According to Song Soo-yeon’s answer, I choose my favorite flavor.
“Onions, please.”
The staff also kindly explains.
“Take a look at the discount benefits in front of you, and tell us if you have any relevant information.”
As the staff said, we looked at the discount benefits.
“There are no cards… Membership…no…well…birthday?”
If your birthday is within 2 weeks, the entire menu is half price.
I asked Song Soo-yeon.
“Suyeon, when is your birthday?”
“…yes? Oh, uh… wait a minute.”
Song Soo-yeon searches through my wallet and takes out my ID card.
Then he said
“…Is it August 9th?”
“What, you didn’t even know your own birthday?”
“…because I didn’t take care of it.”
“…”
I blink without saying a word. right.
The condition of the parents was not normal.
I didn’t have any friends at school.
I keep forgetting that she grew up alone.
While I was making a bitter expression, Song Soo-yeon lowered her head and muttered.
“…don’t look like that. I’m fine now.”
“…”
“…because he’s by my side…”
“what?”
“no. Come to think of it, what is your birthday?”
“I am….”
I tried to open my mouth too, but I was surprised. Like Song Soo-yeon, I don’t know my birthday.
“…for a moment.”
Like her, I searched my wallet and took out my ID card.
Song Soo-yeon laughs at me like that.
“I think there are some similarities between you and me.”
I smile because the situation is funny, and I am surprised to see my birthday.
“…uh? It is the 20th of April.”
“yes?”
Song Soo-yeon trembles with her arms crossed. Like me, she seemed surprised.
“…One week later?”
“That’s right. Then the discount will be applied.”
I showed my ID to the store clerk.
He also nods and applies the discount.
bewildered I was lucky.
After finishing the calculation, I tell Song Soo-yeon.
“Come on, let’s go sit down.”
“…”
As if thinking of something, Song Soo-yeon is drawn to me without resistance.
We sat down and waited for popcorn.
Song Soo-yeon, who had been silent for a long time, asked with difficulty.
“…Mister, do you want a birthday present?”
“Will you give me a present?”
“…Let’s see.”
Smile and think lightly about her question.
it’s a birthday present
“…”
“mister?”
there is. There is only one thing I want right now.
I hope she isn’t a villain.
But I couldn’t say this, so I covered it up.
“secret.”
“Ah, what is it?”
“If you tell me, is that a secret? Here comes the popcorn. Let’s go.”
****
As much as it was a movie I had seen, along with the movie, I appreciated Song Soo-yeon’s reaction.
She pays more attention than expected.
Highlights from the movie are coming out.
The male lead and female lead kiss deeply.
I feel Song Soo-yeon’s body stiffen as she leans her head on my shoulder, hugging my arm.
I can’t take my eyes off of her like a pure girl and my heart flutters.
“…”
Appreciating her, I also turned to the movie.
What emotions did you feel while watching this scene before returning?
emptiness? loneliness? Envy?
Now I’m not sure.
My feelings about accepting movies now have changed a lot.
More positive emotions than negative emotions.
Maybe…because of Song Soo-yeon right next to her, she can afford it as much as her loneliness has gone.
My heart beats slightly at that romantic scene too.
-Thump, boom, boom.
this is good too
Little by little my mind became at ease.
-Sue.
At that moment, Song Soo-yeon, who was concentrating on the movie, looked back at me.
Our gaze touches each other.
“…”
“…”
she didn’t say anything I don’t even look at the next movie anymore.
“…why?”
i ended up asking
Song Soo-yeon blinked at the question, then leaned her head on my shoulder again.
After that, until the end of the movie, she didn’t move much.
