84 – Birthday Date(7)
It’s your birthday.
I don’t know how much to celebrate my birthday.
Before the return, in the distant past.
I have a memory of buying a cake by myself, lighting candles, singing, and eating the chewy cake.
How much I laughed at myself after my stomach was full.
The emptiness I felt then is still vivid.
It was such an unpleasant experience that I didn’t celebrate my birthday after that.
…But I think it will stick more strongly in my mind now than the memory of that time.
Even though it’s the day Solas congratulates me, I don’t feel comfortable.
I feel sorry for Song Soo-yeon.
Also, tension over the name of the villain.
Worries and insecurities are gathered in one place and mixed.
“…Whoops.”
I reconciled with Song Soo-yeon.
Although it was formal, he apologized to Song Soo-yeon, who calmed down and returned.
Unlike when she left the room, she also listened more calmly to my words.
…I still feel salty when I think of that time.
I felt like I knew how lonely she felt when she left the room in anger and came back.
Since then, she hasn’t said a word about her birthday.
He acted as if he had forgotten.
I didn’t ask about Minbom, and I didn’t ask where she was and what she was doing.
Naturally, I followed her and didn’t mention her birthday.
We just ate together, took a walk for a while… and spent time like that.
That’s how it came to this day.
The clock pointed to 12 o’clock.
As it was a 2:00 appointment, I was now ready to go out.
“…”
Song Soo-yeon did not show up as much as today.
It would be awkward if she didn’t come.
Whether it’s a shop or a studio.
She always came to see me, but not today.
She acted like she had forgotten… but she must have kept the birthday thing in her heart.
It can’t be.
After having lunch alone for the first time in a while, I headed to the bathroom to wash up.
– Tiring.
text that arrived.
It was Song Soo-yeon.
[happy birthday.]
It was short and plain.
I smiled at that text… but for some reason, the bitterness didn’t leave.
****
“…Solas belongs to me.”
Trino could not hide his excitement.
Except for the day when he couldn’t defeat Solas, he was a trino who had been unusually well restrained in his emotions.
But now he seemed to have let go of all the reins that held him down.
He breathes heavily, and his legs tremble. It seemed like the adrenaline was already exploding.
There was also a creepy smile on his lips.
“…”
Song Soo-yeon feels complex emotions while watching it.
I know I have to do this.
Solas and Jeong-gyeom’s date must be interrupted at all costs.
I can’t stand watching the confession take place.
….It’s even worse for him and her to have an affair.
The thought of Jeong-gyeom hugging Min-bom and whispering love to her in bed made her feel like she would go crazy with anger.
So this is definitely something I must do… I don’t know why I feel so heavy after seeing that trino.
Trino, who had doped himself with drugs for several days, became dangerous even if he just looked at it.
Song Soo-yeon had never felt guilty before, but when she said that she would throw that trino at Min-bom, she couldn’t help but feel agitated.
Of course, against Song Soo-yeon’s will, Trino would have attacked Solas.
It’s something you don’t have to feel guilty about.
But I don’t know. why are you doing this
“…”
Song Soo-yeon closed her eyes and recalled what had happened a few days ago.
‘And if I go out with my brother, I hope you will take care of yourself. you know?’
It even brings out the laughter of Min-bom, who had the audacity to tell him to stay away from Jeong-gyeom.
The guilt faded. And anger takes its place.
Stella approached Song Soo-yeon.
“…Luna, can you really not come forward?”
“…”
According to the plan, Song Soo-yeon decided to show up.
Until the end, the Hero Association decided to hide Luna, so they tried to reveal themselves.
Considering the benefits it brought, it was natural.
Other criminal organizations will also come under Luna on their own, and the notoriety of the villain alliance can be shaken.
On top of that, if there are any confused heroes, there’s the possibility of manipulating them as well.
But Luna was firm.
“…I’ll move from behind.”
“As long as you do the right thing, there is no problem.”
Trino recited.
“…to attract attention, to create mayhem. You know.”
Luna nodded.
His head turns to Liquid and Liem.
“so. Are you sure the connection works?”
“Are you sure. I’ll let you fight Solas alone.”
Trino nodded.
Liquid speaks to him this time.
“…it’s only meaningful when you win.”
Trino coldly looked down at Liquid. Blood vessels began to burst from his eyes.
“…do you doubt me too?”
“…to win.”
-match!
Before it escalates into a nervous breakdown, Stella claps her hands and draws attention.
“…ruler. There will be a fierce fight today. I’m sure everyone will remember the plan.”
In the meantime, Luna checked her watch.
1 o’clock.
she swallows I hoped that Jeong-gyeom and Solas hadn’t met yet.
…even if it’s a little late, it’ll be okay.
Minbom won’t confess as soon as we meet.
The purpose of the day was one.
Solas must be rendered…incapable of combat.
You shouldn’t let them go home unharmed after a fight.
I can’t get him to meet Jeong-gyeom.
I just hoped that Trino would do its part.
Stella says.
“But if things go well today, it will be a reminder of where we are. It would have the meaning of beating Solas, who is in first place. It can also instill distrust in the Hero Association.”
“…”
Stella looks at Trino.
“…Trino. This is your last chance. If we don’t defeat Solas now… it will be really hard in the future.”
Trino didn’t get angry at Stella’s words. I just nodded at her.
Song Soo-yeon was able to roughly infer the reason.
Trino also knew that he was becoming addicted to the dreams Stella showed him.
Stella took one last look around.
“…well, let’s go now.”
****
half past one.
The moment I was about to leave the studio, I stood still.
Disaster messages are sent through cell phones, and articles are pouring in.
It was the news that a villain union had appeared in Gyeonggi-do.
As I checked the article, my hands began to tremble.
There’s no reason for this.
It has nothing to do with me, so why am I doing this?
Song Soo-yeon will not be there.
The manipulative villain won’t be Luna.
A phone that rings soon.
It was Solas.
“…”
I took a deep breath and answered the phone.
“…….hello?”
“…………….brother.”
The voice of Solas, as weak as mine.
Neither she nor I dared to speak first.
“…Did you see the article?”
she asks.
“…huh.”
“……..”
She was speechless for a long time after that.
She continued to let out a frustrated sigh before finally speaking.
“……I don’t want to go out.”
“……..”
I nodded. Every time Minbom looks at me, I am a little surprised.
The more you get to know her, the more you see someone other than Hero Solas.
That’s not to say it’s unpleasant or disappointing.
I only get the realization that she was a normal person too.
But when you say something like this, I get curious.
…Who was it that shed tears for me?
The righteous and strong Solas?
Or Min-Bom, who is so fragile and suffering?
While admitting that she had a human side, I was learning that her appearance as Solas was mixed with smoke to some extent.
that’s not what i’m talking about It is amazing that she stands as a symbol of unshakable justice to people.
But I have personal circumstances.
Before returning, I’m still grateful to her for saving me… but I hope that the tears she shed at that time aren’t acting.
….because isn’t that a bit silly.
To say that my whole sense of values was shaken by the tears made of lies.
If everything was smoke.
Perhaps Solas, who was an archenemy, was laughing inwardly as she watched me die.
………Really, that would be so miserable.
complicated. It’s too complicated.
I don’t know my heart either.
It keeps shaking like a reed.
One moment, I want to be okay even if everything is made up… but the next moment, emptiness finds me.
Maybe it’s because my heart is weak because of Song Soo-yeon.
“…….”
But it wasn’t something I was thinking about right now.
I said. With a little complicated heart.
“…how?”
Solas burst into laughter at that question.
After giggling for a while, she says.
“My brother is really funny too. really only thinks of me Do you know how many people will get hurt if I don’t go to the scene?”
“…”
“At this time, of course, you should tell him to go, brother.”
A small smile spreads across my hardened face. Her little definition melts me.
“Ah, or was oppa worried about his birthday?”
I took her comments as a joke.
“I guess so.”
“……”
Solas said silently.
“…I don’t really want to go when my brother says that.”
A long sigh echoes.
A voice that seems to have made up its mind soon.
“…I’ll win quickly and come back, oppa.”
a little relieved Again, the wick is straight. No matter what anyone says, this fact cannot be denied.
“The date will be a bit late, but I’ll be back so I can congratulate you.”
“…i’ll wait.”
“…huh.”
-Tip.
The phone turns off.
I couldn’t even ask the question I was asking myself.
What is the name of the controlling villain?
I tried to ask, but no questions came out.
Maybe I’m not ready to hear the name yet.
“…please.”
i begged
“…please.”
