395 – [D] Hidden Boss: The Melancholy of a Childhood Friend (1)
#395
【Side Story D – Hidden Boss: The Melancholy of a Childhood Friend】
It didn’t take long for things related to the acquisition of the Academy to be sorted out.
About halfway through the break from second to third year, Nartica was finally able to get what she wanted.
“The acquisition is said to be a success!”
“Nice!!!”
“Waaaaa!!!”
Acquisition of Palaistra Academy.
Although the academy was not acquired immediately, the acquisition was scheduled to be completed by next year after a series of acquisition procedures.
What Cheonma-ri had longed for had finally come true.
It was only then that Kang Xian was able to let go of the worry that the acquisition would fail.
‘I beat him up to the point of unreasonableness and asked for various things, but I never thought he would accept this.’
A much lower price than the existing acquisition price and additional requests for various preferential treatment.
It would not have been possible if there had been no justification for the fact that there was great damage from the attack by the police and cartels.
No, in fact, even if it was, it was difficult and I was very anxious.
Corporate tax exemption in Puerto Rico is not a provision that can be easily accepted.
‘Still, I’m glad. ‘It’s finally over like this.’
Through this, it can be said that at least part of the debt owed to Cheonma-ri has been repaid.
Kang Xian sneaked out of the branch, which was in a festive mood and was undergoing restoration.
Soon, I was in a hospital room that I frequented frequently.
She headed to Cheonma-ri’s side.
“…… “We succeeded in taking over the Academy, Marie.”
I was right next to her and explained what had happened so far.
But until the moment the story ended, Cheonmae did not wake up.
“…… Phew.”
I heard that when an acquaintance talks to her like this, she sometimes wakes up.
It seemed like she wasn’t in that case.
Time passed again with a sigh.
A few days have passed, and Lunar New Year is just around the corner.
Kang Xian prepared to head home.
She, of course, was going home with only herself and Nasua.
“Because you never know what might happen on a plane or ship… ….”
One thousand horses were scheduled to be left in the hospital room.
It was because unforeseen circumstances might arise to take her home.
It was a sad moment beyond regret.
In her home country, her family waits desperately for her to return, but she says she is unable to return home while she is still awake.
With such regret, I stroked her head, which was covered in a thousand bandages.
It felt much better than when I first touched it, as if the burn had improved a lot.
“Still…… I’ll wake up by this summer…….”
I placed a flower basket next to her.
With that, she moved on her steps without any help.
* * *
Kang Xian returned home with Nasua.
The process of her return home was very ordinary.
It was peaceful and quiet.
It was clear that it was because there were not a thousand of them.
There was only one missing Kang Xian, and she swept her face as if she didn’t know she would be bored like this.
On the other hand, she was a little surprised, saying that she did not know that Na Su-ah was such a quiet person.
“Huh? Sian, why? “Did you get something on your face?”
“No…… Just…… “I was just staring.”
Arrived in Korea with tranquility.
Now all we have to do is go our separate ways and spend New Year’s Day separately.
One bitter thing about Kang Xian.
It had been quite a while since I had had such a lonely Lunar New Year.
The only people I saw at home were my aunt and uncle.
I couldn’t see my great-grandmother and cousin on New Year’s Day that year.
My great-grandmother was due to a public incident that occurred in the Far North.
Her cousin’s work got complicated and she was working until New Year’s Day.
It was truly the worst Lunar New Year.
Kang Xian, who had been watching the TV and the computer repeatedly, finally made the final choice.
“I hope your high school friends are doing well.”
No other than that, I contacted friends I was close to in high school.
Because they were also celebrating the Lunar New Year, we were able to meet in Sariwon without any special appointments.
“Sian! “It’s here!”
“Oh, is Xian here? Oh, it’s over there.”
“Wow! It’s been a really long time, everyone! How have you been?”
“Of course I had a good time! “Sian and you?”
“Likewise, I had a good time!”
Even though there weren’t as many as a thousand, there were a few people I was close with in their own way.
Kang Xian thought he had money and tried to buy a meal for the friends he greeted.
I immediately found a 24/7 restaurant on the map app that is open even on Lunar New Year’s Day.
Now all that’s left is to lead my friends and head to that restaurant…….
“Oh, wait. “There are kids who haven’t arrived yet.”
“The kids who didn’t come?”
“Yes, there were some kids who insisted on coming to see you because you came to Sariwon City.”
You want to come see me?
Who on earth?
“Huh? I’ve never borrowed money or anything like that? “Why on earth do you come to see me?”
“Well, I guess you want to see your friends after such a long time like us. Ah, here he comes.”
Where my friend pointed.
Several people were rushing in front of the bus stop.
“Oh! “It’s here!”
But, they were all women.
Their faces were somewhat unfamiliar to Kang Xian.
I noticed this and quickly checked my phone.
Eventually, she went to the class chat room and checked the profile pictures of her female classmates one by one to find their names.
‘No, some devil character as a profile picture…’ … Damn it, I don’t know who is who.’
I couldn’t figure out the name from the profile picture.
The good news was that their names came to mind, albeit belatedly.
Kang Xian barely pretended to be friendly and called out their names.
Fortunately, she didn’t question whether everything was correct or not.
“Anyway, it’s been a really long time!”
“What have you been doing so far? “I knew you entered the Palaistra Academy.”
“Wow, you’ve become a lot more dependable since graduating from high school, huh?”
Business, bustle.
A lot of noise.
However, embarrassment was more important than comfort.
I think it was because it was an unexpected meeting.
Of course it wasn’t that bad.
Kang Xian pointed to the store she had decided on earlier.
“Oh, I know a better store than there. “Do you know that it’s a pistachio restaurant?”
“Pistachio?”
“It’s so delicious there! “The seats are spacious.”
He was half-caught and headed to another place.
Entering the store, taking a seat, choosing a menu, and chatting continued.
Most of the conversations were related to Kang Xian.
Everyone kept making fun of their mouths as if they had a lot to ask Kang Xian.
This tendency was especially severe for female friends who suddenly joined the group.
I don’t know much about Kang Xian, but I kept asking questions that I wanted to know more about.
“Is Palaist Academy worth attending?”
“Are you good at communicating with people from other countries?”
“I heard there was a big incident at the Academy this time…….”
I wasn’t that close to him, but trying to explain everything to him was a struggle.
The people on both sides even secretly clung to each other.
Mulkyung.
It was not secretly, but openly attached.
Jang Xian felt a strange sense of discomfort.
‘…… ‘You can’t separate these things.’
However, she could not show it, so she hid her emotions as much as possible.
As if nothing had happened, she continued her conversation and meal with drinks.
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20 Minutes later, the meal was over.
Kang Xian sneaked out using her bathroom as an excuse.
She arrived in front of the bathroom and was relieved that her discomfort was relieved.
It was then.
“Ah, these guys are a real nuisance. If I had known it would be like this, I wouldn’t have called…….”
Another friend, who had invited some strange female friends, slowly approached me.
The friend frowned as she looked at her female friends who were acting excitedly.
“I’m sorry. “I never imagined they would do that.”
“No, it could be that.”
“I’ll just pay today. I’m really sorry.”
She swept her face down as if she had called him for no reason.
She let out another sigh and headed to the women’s bathroom.
Kang Xian watched for a moment and then headed to the counter instead of the bathroom.
She immediately took out her black credit card from her pocket.
“Please pay for the table over there.”
“Uh…… Yes?”
“That’s the table over there with about 8 people sitting. “Please pay quickly.”
“Ah…… All right!”
The part-time worker looked at the card blankly for a moment and hesitantly swiped the card.
Just as I was about to get my card back, my friend who had headed to the bathroom came running up to the counter.
“No, I just calculate it…” … !”
“That’s enough. It’s right for those who have it to calculate it. “I was the one who called it first in the first place.”
However, her friend showed the attitude of someone who had gone awry with the plan.
She looked at the black credit card and tried to stop Kang Xian, as if he shouldn’t be doing this.
If she had naturally gone to the extent of withdrawing payment in response to such protests, Kang Xian would not have survived by her side.
Whether the other friend said anything or not, I threw away the receipt and returned to my seat.
“No…… Under.”
“I think I should leave soon. Are you all going to disperse here? Or the second?”
“Of course it’s second place!”
“It’s still easy~ There’s nothing we can’t do~ Let’s go to round 4~”
“There is a gun carriage next door that is still in operation. How about there?”
“I like it!”
It’s a little uncomfortable, but I still have to endure it on days like this.
Kang Xian took them to the bar next door.
She drank so much and chewed so much of the snacks.
The two who were clinging to each other had their faces pressed against the table, and the rest were staring at their phones in confusion.
Kang Xian headed outside to get some fresh air.
Just like before, her friend who was trying to pay also sneaked out.
The face was red, and the gait was unsteady.
It seemed like he was properly drunk.
“What, why are you here?”
“Well…… “Maybe it’s because I’m drunk, but I want to get some air.”
And then the conversation stopped.
We just stood there blankly.
I don’t know how much time has passed.
She staggered and took a step closer to Kang Xian.
“…… I have one question. “Can I ask you something?”
“What is it?”
“That girl you used to go with. How is he doing these days?”
“Marie? Marie…….”
Kang Xian could not bear to continue her words.
It was too strange to tell her that her close friend was in such a miserable state in her hospital room.
Her friend noticed.
From the eyes and expressions to the movements of the face.
“… ….”
In the end, she nodded.
As if he understood the current situation.
“…… Sorry, we broke up.”
“Huh?”
“I understand…… Because he seemed a bit like a psychopath. No, I guess he was mentally ill.”
What nonsense is this?
Am I so drunk that I can’t come to my senses?
Kang Xian looked at her friend and smiled.
However, the friend continued to say what she wanted to say regardless of whether this person impressed her or not.
“It’s not for no reason that my classmates treated me like a crazy person…… “It’s not like I stayed away from you for no reason.”
“… ….”
“I mean…… Phew…… Personally, I felt sorry for you who was bullied by that guy…….”
Then, out of nowhere, she suddenly clung to me.
Her right arm touched her chest.
For some reason, Kang Xian felt like her friend was a fly.
Even though she is close, her high school days are over, and she is not even close to a thousand, so how can she say something like that in front of her without hesitation?
“Still…… No, she’s lucky now. If she keeps hanging out with that crazy bitch, her life will only get messed up for no reason…….”
“… ….”
“Do you have any time left today or tomorrow? “If you stay, you plan to play with me.”
“Hey, what did you say?”
She immediately made a face.
The friend was startled by the sharp words.
“Uh, huh?”
“What bitch? “Don’t say that to my friend.”
She rooted her out.
She had scary eyes that seemed to be filled with anger.
“Ah…… Is it because I’m drunk? I guess I said something strange for a moment. “It must have been a while since we broke up, but I’m really sorry.”
“…… Break up? Under.”
Their intentions have become clear.
She had been all over the place just a little while ago, but not anymore.
Kang Xian shook her head as if it was absurd.
Then she headed to the counter where her part-time job was standing blankly.
“Over there, please pay.”
She calculated quickly.
I received the card and avoided the hand of my friend who was approaching me.
“Huh? Huh? Si, Sian? Where are you suddenly going? Is there some problem…… ?”
“Is there a problem? Of course there is.”
I looked at my friend’s mouth.
It means that you and your snout are the problem.
“Ah, ah…… ! Well, I guess I was drunk for a while and made a mistake. “Sorry”
“Try saying that in front of me one more time. “I know I won’t leave you alone.”
“Sleep, wait a minute! Sian-!”
That was the end.
Kang Xian left her store without saying hello.
* * *
When I opened my eyes, I saw an unfamiliar ceiling.
Kang Xian stood up, feeling a headache that felt like her head was splitting.
“Ah, my waist… ….”
Her eyes continued to blink.
She looked at her surroundings with her tired eyes.
“…… ?”
But, it was strange.
It looked completely different from the house she knew.
Everything from furniture to all kinds of decorations.
The place where I was lying just a moment ago was a long sofa.
‘Wait a minute, what is this blanket again?’
Kang Xian looked blankly at the blanket covering her body.
This was not a blanket from my aunt’s house.
In other words, this was someone else’s house.
She seemed to be falling into confusion.
“Mr…. “What on earth was I doing yesterday?”
Before I fell asleep, I quickly recalled what had happened.
But, perhaps because I was drunk, nothing in particular came to mind.
All kinds of anxious thoughts passed through her head.
It was about the time when thoughts of whether she had done something crazy were taking over her mind.
Kkeak─
The door in the corner was opened.
Soon, an elf woman wearing dinosaur pajamas walked out, rubbing her eyes.
“Oh, Sian, are you awake?”
“Soo-a sister?”