Episode 32. Not here (1)
the next day after that.
Kang Ah-ram contacted me.
“thanks. Thanks to you, it has been resolved to some extent.”
“Sounds like it’s not completely resolved.”
“of course. When we first woke up, the atmosphere was very awkward with each other. And that’s because he woke up first… … . We were rubbing our eyes and our eyes met, but I was out of breath.”
At that, I burst out laughing. It’s because I imagined what it would feel like.
“Still, it seems that my brother didn’t leave as soon as he got up. It would have been embarrassing to face you because of what he did.”
“huh. While I was asleep, he covered me with a blanket and even cooked me ramen.”
“I’m glad. I think my brother has come to his senses.”
“thanks. you really are a great guy It’s amazing how people can change in a single day like that. At first, he said he was a hypnotist, so I only thought of the negative side… … .”
Kang Ah-ram, as if his emotions had risen, was speechless for a moment.
“Seeing that my younger brother has returned to his old self… . I was eating ramen thinking that now we could be friends again like before, so what?”
“Are you okay?”
“what? Was it embarrassing to squeeze the juice in front of your sister?”
“He did something bad to you.”
At those words, Aram Kang let out a short, thick sigh.
“Because it ended well in the end. And at that time, he said he was insane and apologized on his knees. Then what should I do? have to forgive It’s family.”
If that’s what you mean, then I have nothing more to say on this subject.
I decided to turn the subject.
“Are you quitting the Septagram job now?”
“hey. do you mean that Of course you should quit If you said you would continue, I would have tried to physically rehabilitate you this time?」
“Seeing the ignorant way of trying to solve it by force, I think I know why my younger brother is crooked.”
“This sh*t… . Ha, if it weren’t for my debt to you, I’d have blown away my greed.”
Kang Ah-ram growled as if he was going to get angry, and suddenly a choking laugh was heard.
“I suddenly had an idea like that.”
“What are you thinking?”
“The idea that people in the world will be hypnotized by you and become peaceful if there are only good people.”
“It’s an interesting idea. But my hypnosis isn’t all-powerful.”
The reason Kang Hyuk-woo was able to be rehabilitated was because he had a good heart.
‘And maybe Kang Hyuk-woo himself had a very little thought in his heart that he wanted to go back to the way it was before.’
I was just pushing my back.
Even if you can get momentum from my touch, it was up to you to keep walking based on that momentum.
“I know that. If you were almighty, when I first met you on the rooftop, I would have already been calling you my master, naked.”
“no… … .”
「Ahahahahaha! It’s a joke. A joke! Because I know for sure you’re not that kind of guy. Um, what did they say? Did someone like you say a human condom?」
I decided to quickly end the call by pouring out words with a rapid-fire cannon.
“I’m glad you seem to be doing well. Regarding my work, I’ll contact you when the schedule is set, so I’m waiting. Then hang up.”
“oh! wait for a sec! I still have something to say… … .”
I pressed the end call button and put the smartphone face down on the desk. After a while, he started calling again, but I ignored it.
‘peace. That’s a nice sound to hear.’
inside the dormitory.
Sitting on the bed, I casually looked towards the window. The darkening sunset sky caught my attention.
satellite project.
Now I was preparing again and again to stop Septagram’s plans. Efforts to recruit Kang Ah-ram as a colleague were part of that.
‘Why should I stop the satellite project?’
It was because I was afraid of the unknown.
Because it was a problem solved in the original. I was afraid of the variable that would happen because what should have happened did not happen.
‘Am I struggling this much just for that reason?’
Of course not.
There are more detailed reasons.
Through the satellite project, Septagram sought to create a saint with a special nature.
‘The afterlife.’
A world for the dead created by the power of saints. Septagram called it the ultimate utopia, and promised that everyone would be happy once this world was created.
In the original version, this plan ultimately ended in failure.
‘If they succeed, what will happen if they really create something called the afterlife?’
The variable I was truly afraid of was this.
It’s the afterlife. Will the septagram of the world make a haven for the dead?
‘No way. If it’s the guys I know, they’ll try to use the dead.’
Perhaps, based on this, something like an undead army might be created. If so, the fate of the end of the world, which I was so worried about, would come into sight sooner.
‘Some might say that I’m overly imaginative, but… … . well.’
A septagram famous for its brutality might far exceed my imagination. That’s why we have no choice but to prepare more carefully for the future.
In that sense.
‘How should I handle this.’
I picked up my phone again.
While lightly ignoring the missed call, I entered the messenger section and checked Seol Chae-hwa.
[Please contact me when the time comes later. I heard that Ghost stepped forward and rejected the request. I want you to meet with me again this time and negotiate.]
scratching the bangs
It was a moment when I thought a lot.
‘how will we do it.’
Originally, she should have received a secret request from Seol Chae-hwa related to the interdiction of the artificial satellite project. Other than that, the request she would entrust to me was obvious.
‘It’s probably a request related to a job to increase its position within Chilseong.’
It is after the fifth episode that the original Seolchaehwa becomes the owner of Chilsung. At that time, the stature and size of Chilseong will be greatly reduced due to Septagram’s constant sabotage.
What would happen if I gave power to Seol Chae-hwa’s promotion?
‘In any way, there is a high probability that the Septagrams and the Ghosts will move.’
There was nothing good about being noticed by the Ghost for nothing now, when he was spurring the suppression of the artificial satellite project.
However, if you are going to refuse Seol Chae-hwa’s request, that’s not the case either.
‘First of all, after destroying the artificial satellite project, then it would be better to talk about the request.’
If the Ghost guy intends to hide his identity until the end. After this is resolved, it wouldn’t be bad to tell Seol Chae-hwa the truth about him.
In any case, considering her future, he must be kicked out unconditionally.
‘Perhaps Seolchaehwa wouldn’t easily believe this… … .’
I wasn’t too worried about this part.
If she didn’t believe it, it was enough to bring the decisive evidence that she had no choice but to believe in front of her eyes.
***
‘I lost my way again.’
The trouble counseling department came every day.
The other day, with the help of Eom Na-yeon and Seol Chae-hwa, I wondered if anyone would visit, but it was only for a moment. My notoriety, which had taken root throughout Signal, didn’t seem to disappear overnight.
Since he was in a position to benefit from Signal, he was not in a position to take care of the performance of his circle activities, but it was regrettable.
‘Because there is a proficiency level that can be accumulated by demonstrating one’s nature during the counseling process.’
Eom Na-yeon, who occasionally became her opponent at the Cheonseong training ground, has not been able to meet recently due to her busy schedule. It was because the midterm exams were coming soon.
Unlike regular schools, Signal has only two written tests each year. The exams held in the first half were midterm exams, and the exams held in the second half were final exams.
‘If you get good grades in the exam, you can graduate early. Furthermore, it was said that leaving a good record in the student record book is a great help for getting a job.’
It is a kind of job specification, so you have to study hard. In this respect, it was no different from ordinary schools.
If it wasn’t for the septagram, I would have enjoyed the signal life while worrying about everyday things like that. It was very sad in many ways.
Bang!
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door of the room.
‘What kind of guy are you? If I knock gently, where will it come out?’
I tried to manage my expression as my eyebrows were about to frown. If it was a customer who came to the trouble counseling department, it was necessary to welcome it no matter what.
“Is this the club where our juniors are active?”
I didn’t feel like I had to welcome him.
Because the opponent was Kang Ah-ram.
“Why did you come? No, how did you find out before that?”
“I’m sorry. How do you think the reaction is to welcome uninvited guests?”
“Would you like me to consult with you about your worries?”
“no. There is no such thing as worrying enough to consult with someone.”
Aram Kang said that and naturally entered my room.
“Then why did you come?”
“wow. Stale here is pretty good? Hey, is there even a sofa? did you bring it?”
“You asked why I came.”
“just because I got bored?”
“This is not a place you come to because you are bored. There are people who come for serious counseling.”
Why? Looking around the room and seeing her grinning, I started to feel very uneasy.
“Does anyone come for advice? really? against you?”
“okay. There is none.”
“Sounds like not a lot.”
“… … Anyway, get counseling or leave. This is definitely a must for circle activities. It’s a school rule violation.”
“Ah, don’t do that~ We’re colleagues who will stop the Septagram conspiracy together, right?”
Saying that, he immediately lay down on the sofa. I’m already out of breath.
“That is that and this is this. And you, don’t you remember the other time you kept your distance saying you didn’t even want to see my face?”
“okay okay. Behaving cheetah. Then I can join this circle too. If you become an official member, won’t you be able to stay here?”
“You say you can listen to other people’s troubles?”
“Wouldn’t it be nice if a member was added? Can’t I be a member of the Ghost Club?”
“Of course not. And since this is a one-person activity circle, there is no need for members… … ah.”
I had to stop talking and turn my head away with a sigh. It was because she was lying on the sofa and had spread her legs, as if she had decided to lie down.
“What do you want to play again? You know I wear underpants.”
aha. I will come out like that
If so, I also have an idea.
“OK. Then stay like that.”
I decided to just stare openly with my arms crossed.
i am a man too I’m just holding back to be polite, but it’s a different story if I beg to see you.
“… … .”
“… … .”
Swoop.
I hope you keep looking at me without a word for a minute. Aram Kang corrected his posture with a embarrassed face.
“I’m glad. I don’t think there is any shame at all.”
“If you stare at just one spot like that, you’re embarrassed no matter where you look.”
“It’s done. If you have nothing to do, get out.”
“hey. Don’t do that, seriously think about it.”
“What? You want to join here?”
“The situation could be better if there was a female member in the circle. Do you not know about beauty?”
“It’s a little bit like saying that you are beautiful with your own mouth… .”
“Oh, how are you! You say I’m attractive!”
He said that, but honestly, Aram Kang’s proposal sounded quite tempting. Aside from the beauty world, I felt that the existence of female members was of some importance.
‘Depending on the subject of counseling, there may be situations where a counselor of the same gender or a different gender is more suitable.’
The question is whether Kang Ah-ram can really do his job as a counselor.
“It’s about helping people. can you do it?”
“hmm. If that’s the case, then I can use this room freely, right? Are you an official member?”
this child. Maybe he just wants to use this room as a hideout. He was the guy who was lying on the bench on the roof of the 2nd year building because there was no suitable place to go when he was busy, so there is a good chance.
Even so.
“If it is judged useless, I will kick it out again.”
In any case, it would be a great welcome if more people came to the trouble counseling department because of her presence.
“ah! Then, should I go around promoting things by handing out flyers? I’m confident because I did a lot of part-time jobs like that before entering here.”
“Previously. If you’re going to do counseling, fix that language first.”
“How is my tone? Rather, it feels like there is no pretense, so doesn’t it look good on you?”
That sounds crazy.
Food should not be in moderation. I could never tolerate it as I personally felt how vulgar Kang A-ram spoke.
“no. When giving advice, be sure to speak beautifully. Never use profanity.”
“crazy. I sat down with a request that was tougher than quitting smoking.”
“If you can’t, get out.”
In response to my firm answer, Aram Kang pursed his lips.
“Miss Ha… . okay. I will try.”
“ah. Also dress modestly. It’ll be troublesome if you’re naked like that.”
“You’re being very picky about being active in an ordinary circle!”
“It’s not picky, it’s basic etiquette.”
and the next day.
I had to stop by the office for a while, so I visited the trouble counseling department during lunchtime.
“Big.”
How comfortable would it be to be able to snore and sleep?
My eyes closed tightly when I saw Kang Ah-ram scratching his exposed belly button with his clothes rolled up with one foot naked on the back of the sofa.
I thought I gave you an extra card key for no reason.
‘Be patient. patience. Endurance.’
I smiled as kindly as possible, and then showed my nature towards Kang Ah-ram.
[Activates ‘Sense Control’.]
[The hearing is greatly strengthened.]
“hey!!!”
“Hiyaaa”
Surprised, Aram Kang looked around with unfocused eyes.
“Someone said you could sleep here.”
“Mistress, you were surprised! Can’t I wake you up nicely?”
“What are you so confident about sleeping on your own? Stop talking and stand up.”
“When you’re not doing circle activities, you can use some… . I’m sleepy because I’m working at night.”
“Is it my knowledge? If you have nothing to do, just follow me.”
“huh? what are you going to do?”
“A test of your combat power.”
I know Aram Kang is strong, but I wanted to check it out with my own two eyes.
‘You never know. Because there could be a difference between the original and reality.’
Meanwhile, at my suggestion, she smiled triumphantly.
“Ohh. If you don’t listen, will you organize the ranks by force?”
“I am not you. And besides, you’re going to listen carefully just because you’re suppressing it by force?”
“Then do you want to bet? To win a match and grant the winner a wish.”
That’s an interesting proposition.
“call.”