11. Home
“Jinhyo~”
“Mother~”
When I left the shelter and returned to the welfare center, I found her mother waiting in the hallway.
I naturally jumped into her mother’s arms, and she also naturally picked me up.
“Did you pack your luggage, my son?”
“Yes! I’ve got everything.”
I answered my mother’s question while looking at the agents following me.
The agents met eyes with the mother and politely bowed their heads to her.
“”Hello, Mother Jinhyo.””
“Hello. You two have worked hard.”
“No, rather, it was an honor to be able to help Jinhyo.”
“It was such an honor.”
Oh, what an honor.
“Ho-ho, is that so? By the way, is that all about our son Jim?”
“Yes, that’s right. The only thing Jinhyo-sama took right now is this travel bag.”
With that explanation, the agent handed over the suitcase to her mother in a very polite manner.
Just like presenting good local products to the emperor.
Upon receiving the bag from the agent, my mother looked through it and then turned her gaze to me.
As if looking at me, is this really all? You seemed to be asking.
“Yes, that’s all.”
“Hmm, so?”
That’s also true, most of the things I wanted at the shelter were prohibited items, so I couldn’t get them.
A shelter is a place where you can’t even use the TV properly, so what else can you do?
In my case, I was really lucky to be able to use the Internet, but even that was thoroughly censored, so I couldn’t use it properly.
My mother also looked at me with a lonely expression, as if she knew how well the shelter was going.
“When we leave the shelter, we’ll have to prepare our Jinhyo stuff first.”
“Wow, really?”
I was genuinely delighted like a child.
No, you are a child.
“Then~ what would you like to have?”
“Umm~”
First of all, the thing I wanted the most was that, after all.
“I want a smartphone!”
“Oh, was that so? It just happened to be good. I was going to take care of it first thing when I go out.”
“Really?!”
“Then~ I should buy it especially for my son’s safety. Especially since it can track the location and make an emergency call, I really need it.”
Come to think of it, I heard that even in my previous life, children’s smartphones had emergency call and location tracking functions.
Invasion of privacy?
Now it was me who became grave.
Anyway, it was me who always lived under surveillance and observation at the shelter.
Since my senses had long since become numb to such things, I came to think of them as insignificant.
And above all,
Leaving the shelter life, the thing I wanted the most and eagerly wanted.
That was the smartphone.
In my previous life, the things that were with me 24 hours a day were not by my side now, so I felt very empty and uncomfortable.
In fact, if the shelter had allowed only smartphones, it would have been possible to endure until the protection period.
“And what else?”
“Hmm, something else?”
It’s different… What if it’s different
“Could it be done with a computer?”
“…A computer?”
“hehehe, yes.”
I said with a bashful laugh.
“Hmm, Jinhyo seems to have a lot of interest in electronic devices?”
“Yes, yes.”
Mother, I’m sorry.
Actually, I just want to play games with the Internet!
In my previous life, like an ordinary guy in Korea, I really liked games.
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up on a holiday?
Isn’t it the rule of the country to boot up a computer instead of washing your face or brushing your teeth?
That’s how much I liked the game.
To be honest, I really want to play the game, to the point where I’m starting to get addicted to it!
To some extent, this happened.
Shelter supplies are purchased upon request, but the first thing I applied for was a board game.
Since it is a place where watching TV is prohibited, it was natural that computers were not allowed. That’s why I applied to feel vicariously satisfied with board games.
However, the biggest problem was that there was no one to buy board games with.
This was when the first board game arrived.
The day the board game I requested arrived, other kids started to take an interest in the unfamiliar item.
Somehow, it must have been amazing to them since it was the first time they had seen it.
I was delighted that I could play a board game, so I excitedly explained the game rules while looking at the board game manual.
However, a problem arose here.
‘If you step on the land, you buy the land and build a building on it? And if someone else steps on that land, do you pay? Why?’
‘Attack? Hee! Why would you do something so violent?! To win?!’
‘Why do you have to roll the dice to go? Can’t I just go as far as I want?’
‘Should I take the card face down? Can’t I just take the card I want?’
Getting kids who grew up ignorant of the world to understand the rules of the game was a challenge in itself.
Men at the shelter are just kids who have lived their lives as they please. No one opposes or questions his work.
It was extremely difficult to get those kids to understand the rules of the game.
At that time, I was able to experience indirectly how professors viewed undergraduate students in my previous life.
Above all, the best question I ever heard was this.
‘But why do I have to win?’
… ….
Yeah, why should I win?
I have not dared to answer this primal, visceral, basic question.
I just explained that board games are entertainment, and entertainment is originally like that.
Why are you doing such complicated things, and if you’re going to do that, why are you doing it for entertainment?
No, Shiva! What is the reason for entertainment!
Just do it!
There were twists and turns like that, but in the end, there were a few kids who understood the rules to some extent.
That’s how I got into board games….
After rolling the dice two or three times, it was common for them to quit saying that they were bored or not interested.
So in the end,
My grand plan to get vicarious satisfaction from board games ended in failure.
“I’d understand if it was a smartphone, but it’s a computer…
Are there computers for men? Mommy doesn’t know.”
… Could it be that in this world, computers are also divided into genders?
Even if there is, isn’t there some sort of censorship or lockdown on men’s computers?
I absolutely hate that!
I hurriedly told my mother to prevent the worst from happening.
“That’s just a normal computer!”
If possible, I would like you to buy me a gaming computer!
“Umm, so? Mom doesn’t know much about computers either. Let’s find out together later.”
“Yes, thank you!”
“hehehe, shall we go now?”
After my mother stroked my cheek once, she carefully set me down on the floor.
Then she came down to the floor, and my mother held out her hand and said,
“Shall we go home now?”
Home.
When I heard that word, I finally felt it.
Life outside the shelter you’ve been dreaming of.
Life with family is no different.
You’re really going out.
How long have you been waiting for this day?
At that moment, the tip of my nose frowned.
I almost shed tears.
It’s such a good day, but you shouldn’t show tears.
I answered with a bright smile, holding my mother’s hand tightly.
“Yes! Let’s go, Mom!”
“──! Yeah!”
A mother with a bright smile.
I could see the tears welling up in my mother’s eyes.
My mother seemed as happy as I was.
So I hold my mother’s hand,
I walked through the corridors of the shelter.
As I was walking down the aisle with my mother, I suddenly remembered the special examiner.
Come to think of it, I couldn’t even say hello, did you already pass away?
Curious, I looked up at her mother and asked.
“By the way, Mother.”
“Huh? Why?”
“Is the special examiner already dead?”
“Ah~ she— no, you mean her?”
I saw my mother’s face slightly frown at my question.
… ….
Besides, the unthinkable words seemed to have come out of her mother’s mouth…
Maybe it’s because of my mood?
“He was busy with work, so he passed away first.”
“Ummm, is that so?”
“By the way, why is he?”
Certainly, it was her mother’s kind voice as usual, but for some reason I felt as if there were thorns in her voice.
It sounded like he was dissatisfied with my finding him.
What happened while I was gone?
First of all, I explained why I found the judge.
“They even did the screening, and they gave the final approval for my discharge. But it’s a bit regretful that I couldn’t greet them.”
“…Was it? You’re nice, my son.”
After hearing my words, my mother smiled a little shyly. And she paused for a while, then went on with her words.
“……Well, it’s true that it’s thanks to him. Say hello next time you see him.”
“Yes, I will.”
After answering with a nod, I asked my mother the next question.
“Come to think of it, what are the rules after being discharged?”
“You mean post-release rules? Umm.”
She was lost in thought for a moment as her mother looked up at her ceiling. As if she was trying to organize her thoughts.
“Hmm~ First of all, they say I’m not very different from the average male in society.”
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“Hey, is that so?”
“Yeah. But since it’s the first time a young man like Jinhyo has been discharged from a prison, I was told that additional rules could be created later.”
Ugh, I heard that the general male protection law is formidable.
It gets tougher here?
That’s kind of painful.
“And they said they were going to have a big discussion in the country.”
“Yes? In the country?”
“Yes. It’s an unusual voluntary discharge, but besides that, Jinhyo is still young.”
My mother says it doesn’t matter.
On the other hand, I was shocked inside.
Moving in the country?
Is it okay that the country moves because only one child was discharged?
Isn’t it making too much of a fuss….
Contrary to my concerns, my mother said with a very refreshing smile.
“Well, Jinhyo doesn’t have to worry about that part. The higher ups will take care of it.”
“Ahahahahaha.”
I just laughed at my mother’s optimistic answer.
That’s how I came out of the welfare center, having a small talk with my mother.
Then I came out.
“Hey, Mother.”
“Huh? What’s wrong, my son?”
“I have a question.”
I couldn’t help but open my mouth and be surprised.
“They are…”
What caught my eye was none other than countless police officers and police cars.
What is that huge number?
It was a full-scale mobilization that could be misunderstood as a terrorist incident.
Contrary to my surprise, my mother answered my question with her face as if it were natural.
“Huh? Those cops? They’re the ones who came to prepare for an unexpected situation.”
“…….”
What the hell do you mean, mother?
What the hell is going on….
While I was staring around for a while and lost my senses, I saw a woman approaching her mother.
“Oh, hello!”
She greeted her mother with a sweet smile on her face.
The woman in plain clothes said as she raised her civil service card hanging from her neck with her hand.
“I’m Detective Kim Soo-min from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, and I’m assigned to supervise the scene. I wish you well today.”
At the woman’s introduction, the mother smiled at her and held out her hand to shake her hand.
“Yes, hello. My name is Choi Yoon-hee. I am very grateful to you.”
“Oh, no. I am truly honored.”
The detective shook her mother’s hand with both hands in a very polite manner. Then, with a very admiring expression, she continued her words.
“Hey, this one. You look much more beautiful in person than on TV.”
“Oh, thank you so much even for empty words.”
“It’s empty talk! It’s not like that at all.
One thing I’m proud of in my detective life has increased today. Ha ha ha!”
At the detective’s praise full of her honesty, she smiled as if her mother was also in a good mood.
“Uh… And um…”
The eyes of the detective who was greeting my mother moved to me. Then he made eye contact with me and expressed a very embarrassed and embarrassed expression.
Oh, is it because of the safety zone regulations?
Noticing the detective’s embarrassment, I greeted the detective with a lively voice.
“Hello, Detective! My name is Choi Jin-hyo. Please take good care of me.”
“Oh, say hello first. My son is so nice~”
“hehehehe.”
As if my greeting seemed admirable, her mother stroked my hair with her loving hand.
And the detective who received my greetings,
“…….”
He was staring at me with an expression of great surprise, his eyes wide open.
With an expression of disbelief.
Oops, was it a mistake?
Let’s do it… This situation happened because of me, but wasn’t it too observant to say hello energetically?
When I thought that, I felt ashamed. Then, to avoid the detective’s gaze, she hid herself behind her mother’s back.
“……Heh, heh heh.”
“Oops~”
My mother looked at me with a very amused look on my face.
On the other hand, the detective was still laughing in disbelief.
Ugh, I was laughed at.
“…This is it, I’m sorry. I looked at you so intently that your son got scared.”
“No. Thanks to you, I’m happy to see my son’s new side.”
“That’s right? Ha ha ha.”
“Now, son. It’s okay, come out.”
My mother kindly stroked my hair and guided me forward.
Carefully, very slowly, I stuck my head out and looked at the detective.
“Cheup.”
The detective, who met my eyes, suddenly turned his head and covered his mouth.
What, what? Did I make a mistake?
Embarrassed by the detective’s reaction, I turned my eyes and looked up at my mother.
“Ayu~ My son is so cute~”
Contrary to my worries, my mother kept saying, “You’re cute~ Cute~” While stroking my hair vigorously.
Meanwhile, the detective cleared his throat a few times as if he had calmed down before turning his head towards us again.
“This, this, this, I’m sorry for showing you an ugly side.”
“It’s okay~ Everyone reacts like that when they see my son for the first time.”
“I can definitely sympathize with him. Hey, this is it. I was really surprised that he is a wonderful man beyond my imagination.”
The detective greeted me with a sad smile again and left.
“Hello, Choi Jin-hyo. As I said before, I’m Detective Kim Soo-min. I hope you have a good day today.”
“Yes, I’ll take care of you too.”
“hahahahaha, this is it. Receiving all the greetings from men, there really is no honor.”
… ….
It’s an honor to say hello.
It feels like a new thing, but men in this world should reflect on themselves.
How many times do I not say hello to everyone saying it’s an honor for me?
It makes me want to apologize on behalf of real men.
“To be honest, I was very worried about the kind of person who would like to be discharged voluntarily, but I was worried for nothing. hahahahaha.”
“Oh, is that so?”
“It may be rude, but there were also internal concerns that the police force was being overused.”
The detective scratched his cheek with a very apologetic face.
“It’s not rude. It makes sense.”
“Thank you for looking at me like that and I’m sorry again. But seeing my son like this.”
The detective looked at me with very warm eyes and said.
“If it’s this person, I think we should have added more police personnel. By all means, we’ll be careful and protect you.”
“Hoho, just your words are reassuring.”
“Ayu, no. I’m worried that our cops won’t be satisfied. After talking like this, I thought for a moment about whether I should call in the special forces.”
… Commandos? Are you talking about the SWAT?
You’re saying you’re going to call the anti-terrorism special forces to protect just me?
Ah, the joke is overdone.
hahahahaha, are you kidding?
…… You’re kidding, right?
Anyway.
But thanks to the detective’s ice breaking, the atmosphere has improved a lot.
“This is it, I made Saddam too long. Can I tell you the current situation first?”
“Yes, please.”
The detective continued his explanation while looking at the situation outside while maintaining a smile.
“Now, with the cooperation of the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, the current situation near the Men’s Welfare Center has been upgraded to Men’s Safety Zone 4.5.”
“Yeah, I got a text too.”
Step 4.5?
The shelter is a level 4 safety zone for men, but it was activated in a form that is 0.5 Level higher than that?
Huh, looking at it like this…
Aren’t I such a nuisance?
“Currently, the road leading to the welfare center is completely blocked and controlled.”
On the road… Blockade… Did you?
…… Let’s not try to understand more than this.
Now, I think it would be better for my mental health to just let it go.
“By the way, there’s a problem here.”
The detective expressed his embarrassment by scratching his head with a puzzled expression.
There were more problems.
Hmm~ that’s a big deal. Ha ha ha.
“I received a call that reporters are currently encamped on the border road where the safety zone ends.”
… Wait, what about the reporter?
“Oh my, how do they know… Oh, it’s because of the guide text.”
“Yes, it is. I think that was the problem.”
Detective said, “Well, there are other reasons,” He blurted out.
Other reasons, what the hell?
There must have been something that only the detective knew about, but the fact that the reporter was encamped had so much impact that it was quickly forgotten.
My mother also asked the detective with a puzzled face if she was embarrassed that the reporter was camped out.
“Then what should I do now?”
“For now, I would appreciate it if you could wait a bit. The welfare center said they prepared a car and a plan. Oh, do you see the parking lot over there?”
The detective pointed with his finger to the parking lot of the welfare center.
There was a collection of luxury cars of the same type. They were black sandals that were often ridden by high-ranking people.
In the meantime, unusually, the same car was pulling into the welfare center parking lot.
And when the car entered the parking lot, the car in the parking lot was heading out.
Just like shifting.
“I’m not sure where they mobilized those expensive cars, but they’re rotating back and forth like that periodically.”
Huh? Why are you moving like that?
Could it be because of my questionable eyes?
As if he had read my curiosity, the detective glanced at me, smiled, and continued his explanation.
“This way, no reporters will know which car is going out when, and who will be in it.
By now, reporters are probably very confused by the row of cars. Hey, isn’t it spectacular?
Thanks to the detective’s detailed explanation, I understood at once.
Aha! It was to fool the eyes of the reporters.
This should be enough to get away without attracting attention.
By the way, the welfare center has a lot of money.
Isn’t this level of financial power to go away from conglomerates and conglomerates? Unconventional, but surprising.
I watched the waves of black sedans, soaked in admiration.
“…Tch, are you trying to show off your wealth in front of my son?”
… I think your mother just said something.
As if the detective had not properly heard her mother’s small voice, she carefully asked her mother.
“Uh… I’m sorry. I didn’t hear you.”
“Ah, I was just talking to myself. I was admiring how smart I was at the welfare center.”
In response to my mother’s answer, the detective also said yes, right? Said she, and she expressed her affirmation.
“How, would you like me to wait inside? Or should I get you in the car right now?”
“Well… yes, what should I do with my son?”
“Umm~”
Rather than waiting at the protection center, it seemed better to wait in the car.
Because even now.
“That person——. Today——”
“─Cute──.”
“Wow——. Really——”
Whisper.
The eyes around me are very burdensome.
I often felt the cops glancing at me, or whispering out of the corner of my eye.
Due to the distance, I couldn’t hear it properly, but I was able to fully predict what it was about.
You must be cursing me a lot.
It was clear that I would be greatly dissatisfied with the unexpected group dispatch.
Ugh, sorry. I’m really sorry.
I want to apologize directly, but it’s because I have very new breasts.
And above all.
If you’re in the car, you might start off in a hurry, right?
So I guess it’s better to stay in the car.
“I want to go to the car and wait!”
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“…My son, he must be curious about the car.”
My mother asked as if she was slightly surprised by my answer.
“Yes? Yes. That’s right.”
“Yeah… I’ve never been in a car, so I’m sure you’re curious.”
“Ah. I see. Everything must be new to Jinhyo.”
“…Yes, that’s right. The normal daily life that others enjoy is all new to my son.”
Uh… Hmm… ….
To be honest, I’ve experienced it in my previous life, so it’s not that new, Mother.
However, I couldn’t explain my past life experience, so I just kept my mouth shut.
My mother stroked my hair with a lonely expression on her face.
She said with a face that even the detective who watched it felt sorry for her.
“Ummm. This is it. I’m in favor of shelters, but…
Seeing Jinhyo makes me change my mind.”
“…To be honest, no matter how safe the shelter is. As a parent, it feels like putting your child in prison.”
“Yeah. Is that so?”
The detective was embarrassed and scratched the back of his head.
“…I’m sorry. I didn’t think it was right to use the prison metaphor in front of you.”
“No. I am also in the position of a mother with one child, so I fully sympathize.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
The mother bowed her head and conveyed her thanks to the detective.
The detective waved his hand and dissuaded her mother from her actions.
“Ayu, why are you lowering your head over something like this? I feel burdened.
Come on, let’s not stay like this. I’ll guide you to the car.”
After saying that, the detective took out the walkie-talkie from his bosom.
“Ah. One two, one two. Check communication.
Moving to the car with the VIPs now. Please pass it on to the agents. End of abnormal communication.”
After the radio, the detective reached out his hand toward the aisle as if trying to guide us.
“Now, I’ll lead the way. Let’s go this way.”
“Yes, thank you.”
“Thank you.”
“hahahaha, no words.”
Detective took the lead and started walking, and my mother and I followed behind him.
After walking like that, I arrived at the backyard of the welfare center.
And there,
“Wow…”
“Oops…”
Along the road, welfare center staff and agents were lined up on both sides.
And when we arrive,
Clap clap clap!
“Congratulations!”
“Congratulations!”
“Congratulations!”
Congratulatory greetings began pouring in with warm applause.
“This is it. I’ve been contacted, but it’s really spectacular. Jinhyo seems to have received a lot of love at the shelter.”
“Huh, I guess so.”
Oh, how do I do it?
You can’t stand it anymore if you show me this.
“…Huh.”
Finally, when I sobbed, unable to hold back my tears, my mother took me by surprise and picked me up.
“Ji, Jinhyo? What’s wrong? Are you surprised? Or are you scared?”
My mother wiped my tears with her hand and patted my back.
“Ugh. Jinhyo-nim is in tears…”
“Aren’t you frightened? Were there too many of us?”
“Look at that! Even Jin-hyo-sama warned me that women would be scared if they gathered like this!”
“Uh, what do I do?! What do I do?!”
It was a little noisy around, but I shook my head once at my mother’s words and calmly opened my mouth.
“It’s not like that. Heeing.
Thanks so much to everyone… For doing this for me… Kheung.
Impressed. Tears.”
Sniffling from tears, I managed to explain to my mother.
Ugh, embarrassing.
Crying in front of everyone.
Embarrassed, I buried my face in my mother’s shoulder.
My mother hugged me tightly with a benevolent face and said,
“Whoa… My son. My good son.
I don’t know how you can be so pretty.”
“Heeing…”
“Now, that’s right~ That’s right. It’s nice~ It’s nice.”
My mother comforted me by patting my back until I stopped crying.
Thanks to that, I barely stopped crying and carefully raised my head to look around.
I looked around and everyone was staring at me.
Ah, ah! I’m embarrassed!
Unable to overcome my shame, I buried my face in my mother’s shoulder again.
“Kyaa! You’re cute when you’re shy!”
“Haa~ I fell in love again.”
“Jinhyo is really lovely…”
“Cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute.”
The surroundings became noisy again.
Ugh, are you trying to make fun of me as a crybaby?
I can’t raise my head any more.
I was so ashamed that I struggled, rubbing my face on her mother’s shoulder.
“Kuhm. Hmmm.”
“””──!!”””
As I struggled with shame for a while, I heard my mother clearing her throat.
Then the surroundings became quiet.
When I carefully raised my eyes and looked at her mother, she was staring straight ahead with her fierce eyes.
Ugh, mush.
Somehow, it must have bothered me that he made fun of me too much.
But thanks to that, the whispering sound was gone. Also, my mother is the best.
Feeling relieved, I lifted my face again. Then the mother quickly changed to her usual friendly face.
“Our Jinhyo, have you all cried now?”
“Kheung. Yes.”
“Let me see your face.”
My mother gently stroked my eyes and cheeks.
“Yes. It’s okay. Can I get off now?”
“Yes, it’s fine. Please drop me off.”
At my answer, my mother nodded her head once and put me slowly on the floor.
When I came down to the floor, I held my mother’s hand tightly, and she took my hand and slowly took her steps away.
Pair.
Clap clap.
Clap clap clap clap.
The sound of applause continued.
It was the sound of applause congratulating me on my discharge.
And as he slowly moved his steps, he looked at the faces of the agents and staff.
Most of them were familiar faces.
And even though all of them had subtle expressions that seemed to coexist with joy and sadness, I could feel that everyone was sincerely congratulating me on my discharge.
Arriving at the car like that, I turned around to say my last goodbye.
I bowed down and greeted the girls who had gathered for me.
“Everyone! Thank you so much!”
“──Ugh!”
“……Black.”
“Ah…”
After I said my thanks, everyone raised their voices and began to say goodbye to me.
“Jinhyo! Please take care of yourself!”
“You must be healthy!”
“Huuu.”
“Ah… it’s over… our angel….”
It was a rare sight where people who laugh and people who cry coexist.
Still,
I could feel that they were all good people.
I waved my hand once and went with my mother into the back seat of the car that the detective opened.
After the car door was closed, the voices around me were no longer heard loudly.
After the sound was blocked like that, I felt once again that I was really going out now.
“Whoa~”
Is it because the tension is relieved? As if he was sluggish, his body was drained of energy.
“Was it very difficult?”
“No, it’s fine.”
“If it’s hard, you can lie down. Do you want to lie on your mother’s lap?”
“Well, not to that extent.”
I answered, leaning on my mother’s shoulder.
My mother raised her arms and put them around my shoulders, while she stroked my hair.
“If you’re tired, it’s okay to get some sleep.”
“Ummm, haaam~.”
Is it because the cozy car seat and mother’s touch create harmony?
I yawned involuntarily, and drowsiness began pouring out.
Umm, come to think of it, I didn’t take a nap today.
“Huh, my son must be very sleepy.”
As she nodded her head, unable to overcome her drowsiness, my mother slowly laid me down.
“Hmm, I was going to have dinner outside. This would be impossible.”
“Huh.”
“My son, do you have anything you want to eat?”
Eat… Want…
When you go out into society… What I wanted to eat…
“Chi…”
“Huh? What?”
“Chicken…”
Half the seasoning… Fried half… By.
ZzZ…
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As Jinhyo’s car left the backyard and headed for the parking lot, all the center staff and agents gathered let out a sigh mixed with sighs.
“Ha. You really are leaving.”
“Huh. Black. Forget us, black. Won’t you? Whoops.”
“No… this must be a dream….”
And the sound of lamentation coming from everywhere.
Someone is smiling sadly,
Some are still weeping,
Someone is denying reality,
There were so many different reactions.
And among them, there were two women who looked at the situation calmly.
“… You are very indifferent.”
“… ….”
The two women are none other than Agents D7 and C8.
They were the agents who had a fight over Jinhyo’s escort a long time ago.
C-8 opened her mouth as she glared at D-7 with her arms crossed.
“Hmm. Judging by the reaction, you are also aiming?”
“…… What do you mean?”
“Hmm, what can I say?”
Sea Eight snorted.
“Of course, personal security support.”
“… Did you know?”
“Of course I know because it is a basic rule. Personal guards for men who have left the shelter are selected from among the agents who worked at the welfare center, isn’t it basic?”
At C-8’s words, D-7 finally turned her gaze to her and opened her mouth.
“So, why are you telling me that?”
At D-7’s question, C-8 raised the corner of her mouth and said.
“Would you like to partner with me this time?”
“… Partner?”
D7 asked with a puzzled face.
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“Partner? What do you mean?”
“Haa, you don’t seem to know this much.”
C-8 shook her head with a puzzled expression.
It’s like you don’t know this either? D-7, furious at C-8’s behavior, turned around and stood up.
“Hey, hey! Stop talking, where are you going!”
“I have nothing more to say to you.”
After saying that, D-7 took his steps and tried to get out of the seat. Then Sea Eight hurriedly called her over and continued her speech.
“Do you know what the competition rate is this time?”
Stop.
At C-8’s words, D-7 stopped her steps.
Then he just turned her head to stare at Sea Eight.
Sea 8 continued her explanation, not paying attention to her fierce gaze.
“The ratio is 70:1 for the number of people at the welfare center alone, and 100:1 for the number of outsiders is probably easily exceeded.”
“… So what?”
“But! I have a way to easily break through this competition.”
At her words that there was a way, D-7 slowly turned his body around and stood up.
“Is there a way?”
“Yes, it is. And that’s how partners are. If two agents form a pair and apply, they will receive additional points. Besides, sh*t.”
C-8 continued her words with an expression of disapproval.
“We had the experience of solving the problem together, so we will definitely get a high bonus.”
“… Whoa.”
D-7 looked at C-8 with her expression of interest and asked.
“This is an attractive enough proposal.
But at that time, the incident was not known to the outside world, and it was like ‘nothing happened’ without even leaving a record, right?”
“Don’t worry about that. I have a reliable ally.”
C-8 put on her confident expression, and she held out her hand to D-7.
“So. Are you going to do it or not?”
“… ….”
D-7 looked at C-8’s outstretched hand for a long time before slowly opening her mouth again.
“You say things for granted.”
She said, holding C8’s hand tightly.
“He would make a pact with the devil, if only he could be with him.”
“Ha, it should come out that way.”
So,
Those two who used to be like enemies to each other,
Due to one goal,
A temporary alliance was concluded.