Epilogue 2.
Contrary to expectations that there would be no time until the end of June, when the spring season ends, luckily, there was one free day in April.
Due to a problem with the electric wires at the stadium, all schedules were pushed back to a week after repairs were completed. Normally, he would have to practice rather than rest even if his schedule was pushed back, but Chae Yoo-jeong had a history of collapsing last year and had received a call from home, so coach Yoo Gyung-seok sent him out of the dorm and told him to rest.
“So are you going to your hometown now?”
-Yes. I think I’ll arrive home at night, so I think I’ll be able to play the game then.
The mansion where the man who remarried Chae Yoo-jeong’s biological mother lived was located in Hannam-dong, so it was a bit far from the accommodation.
Rather, the apartment where Chae Yoo-jeong lives alone was closer, so he planned to stop by the mansion, stay at the apartment for a night, and return to the dorm tomorrow during the day.
“Are you really okay if we don’t meet today?”
I, too, had submitted documents to the company’s first half recruitment notice and was waiting for the results, so I was at least free.
I was glad that the timing was right, and I couldn’t be happier. I was very worried about Chae Yoo-jeong’s condition since he had to go to see his biological mother, regardless of the game practice.
“Don’t force it and be honest. I’ll be there right away if I take a taxi.”
It was Chae Yoo-jeong, full of bad memories of his biological mother and him. So, rather than playing a game, I wanted to meet Chae Yoo-jeong in person and comfort him, but the situation was not feasible.
-Because I don’t know when it will end.
Chae Yoo-jeong said with a low laugh, probably because he sensed the concern in my voice.
-And I also had something to talk about, so I needed to stop by at least once.
The adult-like answer was admirable, but at the same time, I sighed. Although I was still worried, I decided to respect Chae Yoo-jeong’s opinion that it was okay for now.
“Okay. If anything happens, contact me right away.”
-Yes.
***
About a month and two weeks have passed since Chae Yoo-jeong became my lover. Although we hurt each other and had misunderstandings, we eventually became lovers and that will continue in the future.
In a situation where I didn’t have enough time to be happy, I was worried about one thing.
‘How should I resolve this?’
The incident that Chae Yoo-jeong and I experienced was not typical. Also, since there was a period of time when we lost contact, it was natural that things would not be the same as before.
It’s not just Chae Yoo-jeong, I’ve also changed from before. In the winter when I was 24, when I first kissed Chae Yoo-jeong with the intention of dating him, I felt much lighter than I do now.
At that time, I didn’t know anything about Chae Yoo-jeong’s difficult past or the situation that put me in a pedestal.
But it’s different now. I hope that Chae Yoo-jeong will no longer feel nervous or anxious about me leaving. I wanted to try to make that happen.
[Yoojeong: I’m on my way home ㅎㅅㅎ]
[Yoojeong: The time is much later than expectedㅠ]
[Yoojeong: I’ll turn on the computer as soon as I arrive!]
[Yoojeong: (emoticon)]
[Yoo Ji-han: Be careful]
I received Chae Yoo-jeong’s message and checked the time. Chae Yoo-jeong was not able to leave his home until late at night, past 10 o’clock.
[Yoojeong: I took a taxi!]
[Yoojeong: It takes about 30 minutes >_<]
The first time I felt strange was a week after I reconciled with Chae Yoo-jeong. When I kissed Chae Yoo-jeong, the jealousy problem was over, but the strange feeling continued even after that.
It… It seemed like he was watching me, and it also seemed like he was holding back. I couldn’t pinpoint the exact reason for the strange feeling, but I was certain that Chae Yoo-jeong was not in a comfortable state.
I couldn’t bear to ask why, so I swallowed hard to prevent myself from further actions. If I asked outright, the situation would only get more complicated if Chae Yoo-jeong became more aware of me and started hiding his uncomfortable feelings.
‘It’s getting difficult…………….’
In the past and now, Chae Yoo-jeong was a really difficult opponent. I scratched my forehead in frustration and then replied to his message.
[Yoo Ji-han: When playing Zenoris]
[Yoo Ji-han: Let’s do a discord call together]
Since I can’t see his face, I have to hear his voice to figure out how he feels. While Chae Yoo-jeong arrived at his house, I logged on to Zenoris first.
<System> Cherry blossoms in spring! The cherry blossom petal picking event is underway.
<System> Happy April Spring♥ The spring attendance check event is in progress.
I checked the chat window by turning off all the event pages that filled the central screen one by one so that I wouldn’t be disappointed no matter when I came in.
Greetings at 11pm on Saturday night, as it is a time when many users play games.
The guild chat window was really active with chatter. I also responded to the crowd of greetings.
[Guild] Bright Clouds: Gosh
[Guild] Bright Clouds: Sleepy-nim!!!
[Guild] I’m getting lazy: hi hi
[Guild] Harn: Hello
[Guild] Harn: Sleepy-nim welcome back
[Guild] Drink some water: I’m sleepy hi~
[Guild] Park Seung-jin99: How come when Sleepy comes, all of them are here?
[Guild] Bright Clouds: fr
[Guild] Bright Clouds: It’s been just over a month??ㅠㅠ
[Guild] I’m sleepy: hi
[Guild] Seasoned Crab Sauce: Hi hi
[Guild] TheHunter: Oh sleepy-nim
[Guild] TheHunter: long time no see
[Guild] I’ll take care of you: Didn’t you say you’re looking for a job?
[Guild] I’m sleepy: I submitted my resume the day before yesterday ㅋㅋ
[Guild] I’m sleepy: Now waiting for the selection processㅠㅠ
[Guild] Manaolingnam: Hi~
[Guild] Drink some water: That needs to be reviewed
[Guild] Drink some water: You are taking an interview or test, right?
[Guild] I’m sleepy: Yes
[Guild] I’m sleepy: I’m doing both the interview and aptitude test ㅋㅋㅋ
[Guild] Harn: It’s tough, it’s tough
[Guild] Bright Clouds: Before, Hunter-nim got a job
[Guild] Bright Clouds: Sleepy-nim is getting the job this time
[Guild] TheHunter: Since Sleepy-nim is one year younger than me, the timing is roughly right
[Guild] TheHunter: I envy you sleepy-nim ㅋ
[Guild] Staric: Haha
[Guild] Staric: Hunter, you’re a baby that hasn’t touched ur account in a year haha
[Guild] TheHunter: Oh yeah
[Guild] TheHunter: Would you be happy to be an assistant manager?
[Guild] Staric: ㅋㅋㅋ
[Guild] Drink some water: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
[Guild] Harn: Don’t do that
[Guild] Harn: You two got married
The guild members I met after a long time were still the same. I liked that, so I smiled lightly.
[Guild] I’m sleepy: ?
[Guild] I’m sleepy: Hunter-nim and Staric-nim are getting married?
[Guild] Staric: Yes^^ha
[Guild] Park Seung-jin99: We did it before ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
[Guild] TheHunter: No;; For events;;
[Guild] Staric: Happy Newlyweds
[Guild] Staric: Life is good these days^^
[Guild] TheHunter: What do you mean, I was just trying to get the title;
[Guild] I’m sleepy: It’s late, but congratulations^^
[Guild] Staric: Thank you..^^
[Guild] Seasoned Crab Sauce: Hunter-nim, aren’t they listening?
[Guild] TheHunter: Fuck
The Early Evening guild also inevitably changed over time. Fortunately, many new people came in and not many left. Perhaps that’s why the number of guild members has increased by about 30 compared to when Chae Yoo-jeong was in charge of Guild Master.
As I have been active in Early Evening for quite a long time, I think it is fortunate that this guild has not gone bankrupt and is still well maintained.
‘It’s a shame I couldn’t go to the wedding.’
I was so busy that I couldn’t log in, so even if I had heard the news, I would have just said congratulations... It was a pity. I wonder how much the guild members teased those two.
[Guild] Harn: Sleepy-nim
[Guild] Harn: Did u come here to play games?
[Guild] I’m sleepy: Uh-huh
[Guild] I’m sleepy: I came here to clear my mind and have fun today ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
[Guild] I’m sleepy: Is there anything updated? Recommendations
Even though I logged in occasionally, I didn’t know much about the updates because I often just stamped my face and turned it off rather than playing the game properly.
I have to find something to do with Chae Yoo-jeong anyway, so I need to find out in advance.
[Guild] Seasoned Crab Sauce: A new raid dungeon has been created
[Guild] Seasoned Crab Sauce: An island was created
[Guild] Bright Clouds: yeah yeah
[Guild] Bright Clouds: It’s not bad to play there on an island
[Guild] Bright Clouds: It’s been a while since we’ve done everything ㅋㅋㅋ
[Guild] Drink some water: The new raid has a trial version too, so it won’t be difficult.
[Guild] Drink some water: If you’re looking for something to do right now, wouldn’t it be better to go to Ruto Island?
[Guild] Drink some water: When you go there, they will automatically give you a quest
[Guild] Drink some water: you can get a reward if you complete it while having a party yeah
[Guild] I’m sleepy: Oh
[Guild] I’m sleepy: Ruto Island? Where is the location?
[Guild] Harn: Which NPC was that information?
[Guild] Harn: Was it Lara? If you talk to her, she will give you a moving item
[Guild] Harn: If you use the scroll, you can go straight to Ruto Island Square
[Guild] I’m sleepy: tk tk
It’s perfect if party play is possible. Looking at the explanation, it doesn’t seem to be difficult.
Since I need to focus more on Chae Yoo-jeong’s mood rather than the game, I should do island quests that can be done leisurely.
HM: MC is thinking abt YC even when he’s not here anymore lol…… wow…. I don’t want this novel to end TwT
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