Life, Once Again!

feelings have changed.
She also had feelings towards me, but she said she couldn’t confess, afraid that she might ruin our friendship.”

Giwoo looked at Yoon Seonah, the girl in the photo.
Seonah was a quiet girl.
Even during intercourse, she would not open her small lips.
She didn’t have a lot of friends either, meaning that there was little room to get found out.
He only called her and said that they should start over, and she burst out crying while thanking him.
She was a suitable woman to show that he had no attachments to Han Gaeul.

Just then, he got a call.
It was a call that he had instructed her to make beforehand.
As for her number, he saved it as ‘My everything.’ Gyungjin and Yoojung, who were looking at the screen, quietly whistled.
Giwoo picked up the call, mindful of Maru’s gaze.
He had an ordinary conversation with her for about ten minutes.
He also did not forget to control his voice level so that it was barely audible.
Everything was for the sake of making that guy, who was indifferently watching the TV, take note.
It was to tell him that he had a new partner.
He felt that it was crude and even childish, but there was no method more direct and clear than this.
That guy was someone with a lot of suspicions.
He had the qualities of a conman, who would not believe anything other than what he could see.
Rather than vague words, Giwoo had to show him evidence so that he could dissolve the big pile of suspicion within him.

“So sweet,” Yoojung said as soon as he put the phone down.

As he had expected, the two people were chiming in from the side.
Looking back, most people showed innocent reactions like Yoojung and Gyungjin.
Perhaps God had given him a trial so that he could enjoy an otherwise boring life.
A life without speed bumps was bound to get boring after all.
It was a game with a determined victor anyway.
No matter how hard that guy struggled, it would ultimately change nothing.
The world determined those that would wear the crown upon their birth.
That was just how society worked.

“I want to have a long relationship with her.”

“You saying that you’re even thinking about marriage?” Yoojung asked as she put the remote control in front of his mouth like a mic.

Giwoo smiled awkwardly and moved his mouth close to the remote.

“If possible.”

“If you do have a wedding, when do you want to do it?”

“I wish I can do it within a year if possible.”

“Really? Isn’t getting married in your mid-twenties a bit too early these days? Not only that, you’ll be tied up with various matters once you get married, and it’ll affect your work.”

“My acting career is important, but if I imagine the time I can spend with her, I think I can take the risk.
She’s too good for me.
She always stays by my side and listens to me, and it’s thanks to her that I can laugh like this.
With her, I don’t feel anxious or fatigued.
She’s like my refuge.”

“That’s quite cheesy.
Gyungjin, I didn’t know Giwoo was like this.”

Gyungjin nodded.
How would Han Maru be responding to this right now? While he acted like he had no interest, Giwoo was sure that he was listening.
Perhaps he might be feeling relieved right now.
Perhaps he was thinking that the one hitting on Han Gaeul had finally found a partner.
It would be for the best if he was.

“So the grand prize goes to ‘Your Eyes,’ huh?”

“Your Eyes did pretty well at the beginning of the year.
They can’t just favor Doctor’s Office.”

The award ceremony was nearing its end.
The beer they bought was also running out.
Yoojung and Gyungjin said that they should go back and rest for tomorrow.
They put the trash into a plastic bag and put it inside the trash can.

“Maru, have a good rest.
We’re leaving now.”

“Have a good rest.”

He stepped out, following Yoojung, before turning around.
He looked at Maru, who was looking at the TV from in front of the bed.
What could be on his mind? That guy never revealed what he was thinking, so it was hard to tell.
It would be great if there was an effect.

“Got something to say to me?”

Maru turned his head slightly.
Yoojung, who was holding the door open, closed the door after saying that they should meet tomorrow.
Giwoo locked his hands together and asked in passing.

“How is it going with senior Suyeon recently?”

“Why do you ask?”

“It just came to my mind when I saw you.”

“I don’t think I have anything to tell you.
Whether it goes well or not, it’s got nothing to do with you.”

“That’s true.
I just asked, hoping that things would work out for you.
You two do suit each other.”

“Hearing you say that makes me feel like it won’t go well.”

“Don’t be so twisted.
I know that you hate me.
We don’t have the best relationship, but there’s no need to be at each other’s throats, is there? We might have to see each other often in the future.”

“If it’s business, I’m always ready to face you with a bright smile.
My personal life is a different matter.”

Maru gestured to the door with his chin, telling him that he should leave if he had nothing to say.

“Yes.
You need to rest too.”

Giwoo still couldn’t tell anything.
It was very exhausting to battle it out with that guy in wits.
If Han Gaeul wasn’t involved, he would have erased that guy already.
Just as he was about to leave, Han Maru spoke,

“Treat your new girlfriend well.”

“Don’t worry.
I’m always gentle.”

Click — the door closed.

KTLChamber's Thoughts

…I have a bad hunch that we're gonna see more of Shitwoo's POV

Editor's Note:
Man.
Give me back fluffy romcom.