313 – EP.11 The End of a Long Puberty-5
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CSAT D-1.
She and Seong-ah, who finished school early, went on a field trip to the front of the school where she was taking the exam.
The students’ faces were clearly tense as they left the school gate and headed to their respective destinations.
Seong-ah was the one who thought it was important for her to take the exam, but seeing as she spoke less than before, she seemed to be feeling pressured by the exam.
The road to the exam center was quite narrow, so I didn’t think I should think about taking a taxi that day.
The nearest bus stop was quite far away on foot, so transportation to the exam center was difficult.
“It would be easier if I transformed and flew.”
It’s not that she didn’t think of such a method, but since it was likely to attract attention, she agreed to leave it as a last resort.
“When I went to take the college entrance exam, my father gave me a ride. I don’t have a car, so it’s okay.”
“You’re my uncle’s father… I can’t imagine anything.”
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“Why? Do you think I’ve been a full-grown person since I was born?”
When I told her this was ridiculous, she smiled brightly.
“Hmm, uncle. I’m also curious about what it was like when I was young. Anyway, what the world looks like now is not what the world originally looked like.”
“That’s right.”
“Ah, if I use magic, I can see your original face. Shall we try it today? Why didn’t I think of this?”
The tension seems to have eased, but it’s starting to leak to the side again.
“Today, go back, eat, and go to bed early. Don’t do anything strange for no reason.”
“It doesn’t take long. It really only takes 5 minutes.”
“5 Minutes, 5 seconds. Let’s do it tomorrow after the CSAT is over. Okay?”
When I ride her gently, she nods her head even though her mouth is pouting.
“Okay. Instead, let me sleep next to you until I fall asleep today.”
“Won’t you be able to sleep well if someone is next to you?”
“Last time we slept together, you seemed to sleep well….”
“…….”
“Ah, okay.”
Seeing my narrowed eyes, Kim Seong-ah took a step back.
However, seeing as the smile on her lips did not disappear, it was clear that she was enjoying this situation itself.
Me and Seong-ah started to go home again.
I was caught in the middle of a procession of students and parents who had completed their field trip.
“What do you want to eat for dinner tomorrow? Should we eat out?”
Doran Doran Watching her mother and daughter tell her story, I asked Seong-ah.
“Hmm… I’d rather eat at home than eat out. Home-cooked food tastes the best.”
It’s home-cooked food.
“Jeyuk?”
“Not just boiled pork. Can you give me boiled pork?”
It’s cumbersome and I haven’t tried it much, but it seems possible.
“Okay. But don’t say anything even if it doesn’t taste good. I haven’t made it a lot.”
“I told you, all your food is delicious.”
Her be-She laughed, sticking out her tongue.
“You speak well.”
Seong-ah and I continued walking in the direction where the crowds were rushing.
The sun fell faster than expected on the third Wednesday of November.
After returning home, Seong-ah and I had a light dinner.
I think it is much better to eat less and wake up early tomorrow, rather than eating too much for no reason and it will affect tomorrow.
“Mister, I’m going to sleep.”
After gathering all her supplies and even finishing washing, Seong-ah approached me and took the trouble to talk to me.
I was just preparing breakfast and lunch for tomorrow.
“Yes, sleep well.”
“…….”
After hearing the greeting, she did not think about going up.
“Why?”
“You agreed to stay by my side until I go to bed.”
“You didn’t say you knew.”
“Ah~ ah~ Can’t you just do it without taking it out?”
He hits my back with his small fist.
Oh, it’s the perfect century for massage? Lately, my muscles have been strained a lot because of all the housework, but it has worked out well.
“If I can’t sleep because I’m angry because of you, I’ll ruin tomorrow’s college entrance exam. Please do something about it.”
Now, they are taking the CSAT hostage.
If you learn only the bad things….
“Okay, I understand. I’ll just clean this up and then go. Go up and lie down first.”
“I don’t want to. Then you’ll come very late.”
I got caught.
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Seong-ah and I entered the middle of the night.
She crawled into bed, and I sat down on a chair next to her bed and kept her company until she fell asleep.
We mainly talked about expectations and anxiety about tomorrow’s college entrance exam and her future tomorrow, and we also talked about the original world I was in.
She asked what kind of person I was, what I did, what kind of people I met and how I grew up.
For the first time in a long time, I was able to talk about the ‘original’ world out loud, and it didn’t feel too bad.
As the story grew more and more mature, Seong-ah’s eyelids began to droop lower and lower.
It must be a flock of horses.
“Mister.”
As I was immersed in her dream, she called me. Her hazy purple eyes were still mysterious.
The moonlight that came through the window entered my eyes and made them sparkle.
“Thank you.”
“What?”
“Just, this and that.”
She spoke vague lines like the main character of a drama and soon fell asleep and soon began to breathe evenly.
“…….”
Instead of going out to her, observe her as she sleeps.
It’s amazing, but I’m still worried.
“Sleep well.”
Her hand unconsciously goes to her head.
It might be okay to pat it a little.
“Uhm….”
She responded to my touch and smiled faintly, like pastel.
I hope you are having a good dream.
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CSAT D-DAY.
I thought I woke up leisurely, but I was quite busy.
Should we say that the action itself is slow or that there is no progress?
If I hadn’t prepared the food in advance yesterday, I wouldn’t have been able to make it on time.
It is definitely a college entrance exam debuff.
Seongah and I took a taxi and got off near the exam center.
By the time we got inside, there were already several cars honking their horns telling each other to go, so it was the right choice to get off the taxi even if it was a little far away.
I climbed the hill and arrived in front of the school gate.
Students with young faces were standing in line, as if they were cheering for the college entrance exam.
Seong-ah turned her back to the school gate and looked at me.
“Uncle. I’ll go in.”
“Okay, don’t fall asleep. Here’s your lunch box.”
I hand over the lunch box I made when I woke up at dawn.
“Thank you. See you later.”
“Yes, work hard.”
“Yes! Then, I’ll get some energy before I go in.”
“Gi?”
Before I could finish the question, Seong-ah came rushing in.
She buried her face in my arms and took a deep breath.
“Humm… I like it.”
“Hey, hey. There are a lot of eyes watching.”
“What do you think?”
She removed her face, looked up at me, and smiled brightly.
“Mister, do you know that?”
“What?”
“Your face is red.”
“…It’s noisy. Come on in.”
“Okay.”
With a brighter face, she ran towards the school gate.
As I watched her getting further and further away, I waved her hand meaninglessly.
A few hours later, the school gate closed.
The college entrance exam will start soon.
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I decided to spend time at a cafe near the exam center.
It was difficult to go into the house and come out again, and I wanted to cheer her on by being near her.
It was already 1 PM.
Foreign language… No, English will start soon.
I made it with non-perishable items, but I don’t know if the lunch was any good.
I wonder if she is sleepy for no reason because she ate too much…. I think of what she experienced on the day of her college entrance exam and apply it to her.
The listening evaluation will start soon.
I’m already bringing my third cup of coffee to my mouth. I felt the bitter taste and nutty scent of coffee.
And, I could feel the discomfort flowing through my whole body and even the skin growing all over my body.
And then I thought.
Ah… These bastards really have no business morals.
This kid can’t even hear English, so why are you breaking in now?