LFG 91

The accommodation that they entered following Suzuki’s guidance was an old house made of wood.

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He rolled up his sleeves and smiled. Then, as if he had thought of something, he clapped his hands together.

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Following Ki Jae-eon’s greeting, Kim Ju-won and Ahn Seo-myeong, who were watching, bowed their heads, using awkward Japanese, “Arigato Gozaimasu (Thank you).”

“What did he say?”

“He sa, said he’ll prepare dinner and we should go to the hot springs first.”

“Crazy. Hot springs…! Hey, that’s different from a bathhouse, right? In the manga that Gyeong-hak bastard was watching, they were doing it with monkeys. I wonder if there are bananas in the fridge?”

“Why look far? There’s a gorilla when you look in the mirror.”

“No, but this bastard keeps crawling up to me today.”

Kim Ju-won and Ahn Seo-myeong started arguing again. Hyung did it first—. What did I do! The noisy bickering made their ears hurt. How could the sound not be empty even though the large group had been reduced to just three people? If this was talent, it was talent. But if you asked if they hated it, the answer was no. They liked it. The familiar appearance of those close to them made them feel less of the unfamiliar external stimuli caused by the changed environment.

‘It’s just like being at the main office.’

Everyone was acting as usual, so he felt relieved.

The three of them enjoyed the hot springs together, ate Suzuki’s special Sukiyaki, and were finally able to stretch their legs.

“I don’t know if we came here to work or to play.”

Kim Ju-won said, lying down on the soft blanket, patting his full stomach.

“I know, right.”

Ahn Seo-myeong, who was next to him, nodded. There were only two people in the tatami room, which was deeply marked by the traces of time.

“But why am I so tired when I haven’t done anything?”

“You took a plane.”

“Overseas is not easy. Not easy.”

Kim Ju-won, who was muttering, suddenly raised his upper body, looking at the still empty seat, and said, “Little Teacher went a while ago, why isn’t he back yet?” He said he had something to talk about with Suzuki right after the meal, but there was still no news.

“The conversation must be getting long.”

“I hope that bastard isn’t doing anything weird?”

“Ki Jae-eon Hyung is strong, so he’ll be fine.”

Ahn Seo-myeong replied nonchalantly, tapping on the game console he had brought. Kim Ju-won stared at him with a strange expression.

“Hey.”

“……”

“Hey, you bastard.”

“Huh?”

“What’s ‘huh’? I’m calling you, Hyung.”

“Yes.”

“You’re acting weird. You’re so contradictory.”

“Suddenly? Are you picking a fight?”

“It’s not a fight.”

Kim Ju-won lay back down on the blanket, resting his head on one arm, and let out a hmm- breath.

“I’m confused about whether you’re worried or not.”

What should I say… You seem to be overprotective, but then you’re as blunt as usual.

‘And then you stick to him again?’

Kim Ju-won recalled Ahn Seo-myeong’s ‘unusual actions’ that had been going on today, or perhaps all along.

For example, giving him side dishes when they were eating, or even pulling Ki Jae-eon’s favorite food in front of him.

‘Would that bastard ever do that? Even when I was dying of enteritis…’

Um? Look at this? The more I think about it, the weirder it gets.

That’s because Ahn Seo-myeong was born as a robot who wasn’t interested in others in the first place! That doesn’t mean he lacks social skills, but it’s close.

‘He’s a good person. But he’s not the type to give his side.’

He loves the main office and respects his friends.

He has loyalty and correct beliefs.

He is stubborn, but not dogmatic.

Ahn Seo-myeong is that kind of guy.

We (the main office) once joked that Ahn Seo-myeong is the [best as a friend, the worst as a lover].

That’s how much he had never shown any attachment or regret for people until that evaluation was made.

‘Why only to Ki Jae-eon, or rather, only to Jae-eon…’

Hmm, Kim Ju-won’s brow furrowed. It was because there was no answer. He wanted to say that he was treating him specially, but that was too weird.

‘If Jae-eon was a woman, I’d think he liked her. But he’s a man.’

Just as his thoughts were getting deeper.

“What else would it be?”

Ahn Seo-myeong, who had put down the game console, opened his characteristic dead fish eyes and began to solve his curiosity.

“First of all, let me correct you. It’s not a contradiction, but a belief based on the situation. Recklessly protecting someone is not polite to the other person. It’s true that Jae-eon Hyung is strong… and his ability to solve crises is better than any of us. I’m only worried when he shows his other shortcomings.”

“Then why did you come here? You’re not really the type to have a big hobby in traveling. Is it really just because it’s overseas?”

“Hyung.”

Ahn Seo-myeong called him as if he was really annoyed by Kim Ju-won’s persistent question. Why are you so curious about my inner thoughts? What are you going to do with it? That was the look in his eyes.

“Huh?”

“Have you ever had a first love?”

“Huh?”

“I hope that answers your question.”

Don’t bother me anymore. It’s a boss fight. He concentrates on the game again with the attitude that he will not have any more useless chatter.

Only Kim Ju-won, who was left alone, suddenly looked like he had been hit.

‘First love?’

………Um, huh?

Meanwhile, Ki Jae-eon was talking to Suzuki about the ‘Mermaid River.’

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Suzuki frowned.

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Suzuki’s serious face changed to a blank one. Huh? He asked again as if he had misheard. Ah, did you not hear? Well, my pronunciation isn’t good. Ki Jae-eon nodded slowly and kindly replied, “”

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“<...I know that Jae-eon-nim's skills are excellent. I've experienced it myself. But Otsuka is there!>”

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Ki Jae-eon was currently saying in a roundabout way that ‘there’s no need for a plan.’ That meant that he didn’t care who the opponent was. He knew his skills well, but he was too reckless. This might be the last chance! Suzuki tried to argue more. However, he flinched and closed his mouth at the black eyes that were staring at him.

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With those words, Ki Jae-eon got up from his seat and bowed. Then, I’ll see you tomorrow. He leaves the room with an attitude that doesn’t lose his composure.

Only Suzuki, who was left alone, had many thoughts.

‘‘

His head turned to the door that Ki Jae-eon had left.

What should I say? He’s definitely aloof and depressed, but.

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It’s different from being proud of his own skills.

More blatant, or rather, innate.

‘‘

I’m sorry to say this from the position of receiving help… but he’s a bit of an awkward human being.