＜Episode 49＞ Telephone
“I’ll go.”
after lunch that day.
Si-eun immediately finished washing the dishes, and came to her room with a small bag.
She is dressed in outdoor clothes. It looked like he was going home.
“okay. I won’t see you for a while from today.”
“Yes.”
“Well, I’m going to make a phone call.”
“right.”
“Then see you next week.”
“yes.”
After saying goodbye like this, Si-eun leaves the room and leaves the house… … I thought it would
“… … .”
Si-eun had no sign of moving.
There was only silence in the room.
When I looked up, wanting to do something, Si-eun was staring at me. His eyes looked like they were asking for something.
what?
I wondered if I could ask you to kiss me goodbye. But can Si-eun ask for such a thing? Of course, there was a time when we kissed, but that time was right after the confession, so it should be an exception.
“what’s the matter?”
Si-eun shook her head when she asked the question honestly.
“done.”
Then he walks towards the door of the room.
“See you next week.”
“okay. Go carefully.”
He raised his hand and said hello.
Si-eun glanced back and waved her hand with an uncomfortable expression on her face.
The sound of the door opening and closing was heard, and the house became quiet.
A house where there is no sound except for the sound of the cooler in the main body.
Now I really can’t see you for a week. I got that feeling late.
During the semester, I had to go to school, and there were days when Si-eun came home late due to the student council event.
Besides, it was normal to spend time in each other’s rooms except during mealtime and snack time. The feeling of being together was not so strong.
However, after the vacation started, we were always together. We started dating around that time, and since we had no other plans in the first place, we ended up spending time together in my room.
Even before we started dating, didn’t Si-eun feel lonely when she was away for a few days? Now the vacancy will feel even bigger.
there’s nothing to do Like it or not, the next week must be spent without mercy. I had no choice but to accept it.
Then, shall I prepare to go home?
With that in mind, I stood up.
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When I got home and opened the door, my mother, who was just in the living room, welcomed me.
“Oh my gosh. Is your son here?”
It was a face of surprise that his son had come. What a wretched son this is. I feel stabbed in my heart.
“It’s been a while.”
As I nodded my head and answered, my mother hurriedly walked up to me.
“My son, have you eaten?”
“Ate.”
“okay? Then I’ll make you something delicious for dinner instead. Oh, Daddy went to see friends for a while.”
“yes.”
“Did you have a hard time coming here? Rest in your room. Tell me if you’re hungry. Shall I cut the fruit?”
“no. it’s okay.”
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My mother laughed out loud despite my blunt reaction.If it was normal, I would have gone into the room and opened my laptop like this.
I have a story I want to tell you today.
“Mom.”
“yes?”
When I try to talk, I feel embarrassed. He averted his eyes, scratched the back of his head, and opened his mouth.
“I have a girlfriend.”
After hearing my words, my mother’s eyes widened with a look of disbelief for a while.
Then he immediately put his face in front of my nose and asked.
“really?”
“yes.”
Upon hearing the answer, the mother smiled broadly.
Is it true enough to ask? But there was no doubt that it was such an unbelievable story. If this story had been told to me in the past, I would have laughed and ignored it.
“How did you meet?”
“That’s a friend from a university-like department, but I happened to find out about it. Since then, the relationship has continued… … .”
It would be better not to talk about housekeeping. After thinking about it, my mother clapped her hands.
“Oh my gosh. Look at how red his face is.”
“… … .”
I hate to say
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My face was so funny that my mother smiled at me. Is it funny that a child has a girlfriend?“So, what kind of girl is that girlfriend?”
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Mom asked with a smile.He answered, scratching the nape of his neck that didn’t even tickle.
“He’s a good student and he’s smart. He has a good personality and is also the student body president. Well, and, it’s pretty.”
“Fufufu. right. You have to look pretty.”
“… … .”
I really hate to say
Now the story has come to an end. As I was thinking about going into the room, my mom said with a laugh.
“Do you have any pictures?”
“Oh, that’s it. pictures.”
I didn’t take any pictures, but it’s probably in my KakaoTalk profile.
With that thought in mind, I fiddled with my phone, and my mother came to the side and looked at the screen.
I touched the name ‘Yoo Si-eun’ in the list of three friends. Then Si-eun’s profile picture appeared on the screen.
“Is this kid?”
“yes.”
As I proudly showed the screen, my mother let out a sound of admiration for a while, then grabbed my shoulder and said.
“I will never see a woman like this again in my lifetime. Hold on tight.”
“… … Even if I miss it, I won’t let it go.”
You value the girlfriend you just met for the first time more highly than your son, me. I thought it was too much for a moment, but surprisingly it felt good. It’s amazing.
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After that, hard times followed.
I was locked in my room trying to escape from my mother’s gentle smile. Another topic came up during mealtimes where we had to be together. Thanks to you, I had to repeat the same thing to my dad.
But, well, if the relationship with Si-eun deepens like this, someday, I’ll have to introduce myself to my parents. Think of it as pre-measles.
I checked the time written on the bottom right of my laptop, and it was 10 o’clock now. If you have an early lifestyle, it’s time to go to bed.
Isn’t it time for a phone call? I don’t know exactly when Si-eun will sleep. When I woke up early, it seemed like I slept early. Si-eun will get a phone call before she goes to sleep.
After waiting for a while in that state, the phone vibrated immediately.
The name ‘Yoo Si-eun’ was displayed on the screen along with a mark indicating that there was an incoming call.
I answered the call without delay.
[hello.]
[hi.]
Si-eun greeted in a blunt tone.
[Did you call later than expected?]
[The shower took longer than expected.]
[Did you call after taking a shower?]
[okay. I’m home alone today, so I’m going to bed early.]
Si-eun’s voice was somewhat recalled. Seeing the sound of breathing mixed in, it seemed that he had just finished showering.
[what are you doing?]
[computer.]
[It’s the same when I go home.]
[No matter where I put it in the world, I can buy it with a laptop and a charger.]
Si-eun snorted as my answer was funny. Not really a joke though.
Well, it doesn’t matter how much I like the laptop. First of all, there was something I wanted to ask.
[Is your mother okay?]
Si-eun’s tone brightened when asked with a little concern.
[yes. you’re fine Actually, it’s been a while since you recovered. In the meantime, we exchanged phone calls and messages.]
[I’m glad.]
[okay. I’m glad.]
Si-eun smiled afterward.
[Today, we laughed and talked. What should I say? You looked as if you were back before you got sick.]
It was a happy voice. It felt like a happy heart was contagious even to me who heard it.
[So that’s it. I told you.]
[Uh-huh. What do you say?]
I’m just afraid of what was said. As I was waiting for Si-eun’s answer, calming my pounding heart, Si-eun said immediately.
[He said good.]
At that word, a sigh of relief automatically flowed out.
[Looks nervous.]
Si-eun said jokingly.
[Of course. If your mother doesn’t like it, there’s nothing you can do about it.]
[Did I tell you last time? I think my mom will like it too.]
Yes, I said that, but I couldn’t help but worry. Now that I have received such recognition, I feel relieved.
Come to think of it, didn’t I also introduce Si-eun to my parents? I decided to tell the story.
[Actually, I also told my parents that I had a girlfriend.]
[…] … What did you say?]
[Well.]
To empathize with how I felt, I pause for a moment before answering.
[He told me not to miss it when he saw me.]
[Ahaha. You spoke well.]
It was an eloquent talk. You can’t see it, but you might be shrugging your shoulders by now.
In any case, we became friends with the approval of both parents. Thinking about it that way, a bit of pressure, responsibility, and a sense of upliftment rose.
he sighs and says
[So today I suffered a lot. I was going to tell you how I met my mom, but my dad keeps holding on to me.]
[Ahaha. Dad, you’re having fun.]
[I don’t know if you’re having fun.]
Still, it was an interesting story.
[therefore?]
Soon, Si-eun asked a question that didn’t make sense.
[yes?]
[Is that all?]
[what?]
[Today, I mean, did you not feel anything else?]
[Other?]
It was a series of enigmatic questions. I don’t know what answer you want. Do you want to do even twenty hills?
I’m hesitating what kind of answer I should return.
[Uh, well, I thought you were a better cook than my mom.]
[…] … Well, thanks for saying that, but other than that.]
[Not this?]
I’ve been thinking about it, but nothing comes to mind.
After repeating only the uh, uh, uh, Si-eun, she let out a small laugh and gave the correct answer.
[Because I spent a day without me, did you feel my preciousness?]
[ah.]
did you mean that
I feel like I’m asking all sorts of questions. Still, it may be a very important part for Si-eun. It’s because I’ve been saying for a long time that I don’t have enough work to do as a housekeeper.
But, well, no need to worry.
[I felt it.]
I’ve been with Si-eun normally, so I can’t feel it if I can’t feel it. When someone who has always been by your side disappears, the vacant seat becomes your eyes. That’s normal.
He smiled and added a word.
[Of course, I always valued it.]
[I’m just babbling.]
[Really.]
Si-eun exclaimed, thinking that even saying it was true was a lie. I don’t think you have the heart to know my truth.
If so, let me ask you the other way around.
[How were you?]
[What?]
[Did you feel my preciousness?]
Si-eun shut her mouth as if in embarrassment when asking a question with the intention of half-thinking.
In that state, the two of us were silent for a moment.
It was after a few seconds that Si-eun came up with an answer.
[I felt it. whopping.]
[…] … uh?]
In response to the unexpected answer, I let out a stupid sound.
Si-eun continues the story without missing the gap.
[You, if it were me, ‘I can’t do that.’ Did you think we would answer together?]
[Actually, well, I thought so.]
[I tried to answer that way at first too.]
Are you?
[But who did it? I can’t imagine what I’m being honest about.]
If anyone had said this, it was me. Were these words quite shocking?
Si-eun continued the story in a soft voice.
[Besides, he doesn’t even notice. If I didn’t tell you straight away, I wouldn’t know for the rest of my life.]
[Am I so frustrated?]
[okay. Even for lunch today… … .]
After talking up to that point, Si-eun suddenly stopped talking and coughed a few times.
[Didn’t I ever tell you about it?]
[Well, it is.]
But it can’t be my story.
what did you do for lunch or what you didn’t do I tried to think of it, but Si-eun did not wait for a moment and continued.
[Anyway. So, starting today, I’ve decided to be honest sometimes.]
[If you’re going to do this, can’t you always be honest with me?]
[Any complaints?]
[There is not.]
If I ask this question, who will answer?
Anyway, it must have been a big decision for Si-eun. If so, it would be better for me to be honest with my thoughts. Life is give and take. You have to give to be able to receive.
So it’s a bit sudden, but I decided to say this.
[miss you.]
After hearing my words, Si-eun was speechless with an uh-huh.
But for a while. Si-eun, who returned to her original state, said with a snort.
[Be patient. It hasn’t even been a day yet.]
[It is.]
It was less than a few hours, let alone a day. Maybe I shouldn’t be making noises that are already sick.
[Still, what.]
As I was immersed in such thoughts, Si-eun said in a muttering voice.
[I, too, think that I want time to pass quickly.]
… … .
[Foot.]
[Why are you laughing?]
[To be honest, it’s cute.]
[huh.]
I said it was cute, but why am I getting this kind of reaction? Perhaps Si-eun’s praise is her weakness. I will make good use of it in the future.
I say it with a smile.
[Time doesn’t go by quickly no matter how much you want.]
[know. So.]
Si-eun, who spoke softly, added a word with a blunt tone.
[Instead, give me a long phone call.]
[…] … If it’s okay with that, I’ll do anything.]
I can’t make the time go faster, but if it’s this, it’s possible for me. It was a request that I could grant as many times as I wanted.
[Did you say that you can?]
[okay. However much. I will do as much as you want.]
[okay. Be prepared.]
Is this something you’ll be determined to do? Unknowingly, I burst out laughing.
The call that day was full of very useless topics.
The story of Si-eun’s friend. My coding story. Tonight’s menu and last semester’s grades… … .
Small stories that are useless to know and irrelevant even if you don’t know them were so much fun for today’s time.
With these trivial conversations, our calls continued until late at night.
Continue until the sound of Si-eun’s trembling breath comes over the phone.