Chapter 72
Episode 72
Italian International Portal Zone.
Wow!
The figure of someone walking out in the radiant light. The reporters who were waiting rushed in.
“Is it true that you are representing Italy in the tryouts?”
“Why did you return to your home country from Korea?”
“Is the reason you returned because you won second place in Korea?”
Questions poured in in fluent Italian. However, the reporters were blocked by bodyguards prepared by the association.
‘Italy…’
In the midst of everyone’s attention, Adela slowly looked around. home country after a long time.
The reason for Adela’s return was clear.
To participate in national competitions with Shin Yoo-seong. to compete again. Adela had to be the representative of the tryouts. Korea has already finished the preliminary round, but Italy has not.
Italy’s tryouts will be held soon. fairness or principle. Or complicated procedures were not needed by Adela.
The return of Adela, who has strong skills, is a hot topic that all of Italy welcomes. The association chose Adela to participate even if there was noise.
‘…The thing that told me to come back. Because it was an association.’
Adela let out a long sigh.
“Answer please!”
“Are you really participating in the tryouts?”
Ignoring the loud questions, Adela closed her eyes.
‘I don’t have time to be swayed.’
Adela walked out of the portal zone with a confident step, promising the day to face Shin Yuseong.
* * *
Metro City Hospital that has been visiting for years.
However, Kim Eun-ah’s appearance was different from usual. Wearing a thin T-shirt that you would never have worn if you were going out. A face pretending to be calm. Kim Eun-ah looked somewhat uneasy.
“It must be cold… even with my coat.”
Eunah Kim shook her head despite Lee Suhyun’s worried tone.
“it’s okay. are you okay.”
Tiff.
Lee Soo-hyun pressed the elevator button. A short amount of time that I would normally not have thought about. But to Kim Eun-ah of today, that time was as long as eternity.
‘Brother. Oppa is really…’
My head gets dizzy as I think about it a lot. When was the last time you had a conversation with your brother?
It was definitely a peaceful day like usual. Years ago, two years ago.
[it’s okay. My brother is busy. It’s okay if you don’t come. …Also, Dad will send anyone
. I was actually looking forward to it. Kim Eun-ah took part in Dalian with a negative vote at the sports day. It was because of his innate characteristics and outstanding skills.
My parents were still busy, but Kim Jun-hyeok assured Eun-ah Kim that he would definitely come this time.
[sorry. Eunah. It’s my senior year…]
But the result was the same.
[…Don’t apologize. Having said that, it sounds like what I was expecting. …Not even a child.]
At that time, Kim Eun-ah felt like a fool for being disappointed. But if I had known it would be our last conversation, I wouldn’t have made such a bravado.
I want you to come to the sports day somehow. It was clear that he had used a group to stop such a dangerous strategy.
Of course, no matter how much I regretted it, the result did not change. Kim Eun-ah’s older brother, Kim Jun-hyeok, overdosed on stimulants and fell into a coma.
From then on, the time between Kim Eun-ah and Kim Jun-hyeok stopped.
‘My head hurts….’
Kim Eun-ah’s head continued to throb. Maybe because I was nervous, my speed was roaring.
“miss. …are you really okay?”
At Lee Soo-hyun’s worried question, Kim Eun-ah put a finger on her forehead and nodded.
“yes I’m fine.”
“…All right.”
Kim Eun-ah deepened in thought.
I couldn’t remember how I usually talked to Kim Jun-hyeok or what I should say.
I couldn’t believe it at first.
That my brother, whom I had spoken to not long ago, had suffered such a thing.
After that, I was resentful that
I used countless stimulants that were dangerous to use even once.
I missed it so much after that.
5 years old.
[Eunah. Isn’t this flower pretty?]
[Yes, pretty!]
[Follow me. Edelweiss!]
[Edelweiss!]
[Do you know the flower language of edelweiss?]
[Me? I don’t know.]
[The flower language of edelweiss is a precious memory.]
[A precious memory…]
[Isn’t your brother cool?]
[Yeah! It’s cool!]
[If I have something to apologize to you later. I’ll bring you this flower.]
[Flower? Why?]
[Fool. It’s cooler than a verbal apology, isn’t it?]
6 years old.
[Mom too. Dad. Grandpa too. I hate everything. Today is my birthday…]
[It can’t be helped. You’re busy.]
[Work is more important than me.]
[Adults are like that.]
[Brother? Will oppa become an adult too?]
[Me? I… Well?]
[My brother lives.]
14 years old.
[Our Eunah. Congratulations on entering middle school.]
[Why did you come here yourself? I’m not even a kid, it’s embarrassing…]
[You’re such a kid. If you’re dissatisfied, come to high school as quickly as I did. Then I’ll treat you like an adult.]
[What did you say? It’s already gone when I go.]
Memories passing by.
When I think about it, it was natural that I missed him.
Kim Jun-hyeok was the only family she could rely on. Because most of my precious memories were with Kim Jun-hyeok.
That’s why Kim Eun-ah continued to be afraid of Shin Yoo-seong’s favor. The more I got to know my party mates, the more my worries outweighed my joy and pleasure.
I’m afraid of being betrayed again. I’m afraid that the person I open up to will leave like my older brother. I kept hitting a wall in my heart for various reasons.
trudge.
Kim Eun-ah is standing in front of the door before she knows it.
Instead of entering together, Lee Soo-hyun bowed her head to Kim Eun-ah.
“miss. I’ll wait outside.”
Kim Eun-ah didn’t say anything. I just nodded and nodded my head.
Jiying.
The door to the hospital room is soft without a password.
On the bed in the hospital room, I saw Kim Jun-hyeok smiling weakly.
“…Nah.”
Kim Eun-ah sat on a chair and looked at Kim Jun-hyeok.
“…huh.”
A long gap of two years.
Eunah Kim had so many things she wanted to say. So, no more words came out. Should I greet you as usual? Should I blame my brother and resent him? The complex mind seldom came to my senses.
“I… So two years ago I… I thought… I knew you well.”
Kim Eun-ah spat out the words carefully. A breathtaking feeling as if you were standing on a precipice. Even Kim Eun-ah could not understand her feelings.
Kim Jun-hyeok, who has been a hunter since he was a student, relying on ability stimulants.
Kim Eun-ah could not forgive that fact. What is the expectation of those around you, to cling to it until you abandon yourself?
It was really stupid.
It was pathetic.
When I came home and looked around my brother’s room, I felt resentment.
And I was happy.
The fact that they could talk face to face again made Eunah Kim very happy.
“But my brother…”
Kim Eun-ah glared at Kim Jun-hyeok with trembling eyes.
“…that’s right. What is that?”
Kim Jun-hyeok smiled self-deprecatingly.
Then, he took out an artificial flower from a glass bottle and handed it to Kim Eun-ah.
Kim Eun-ah was not well versed in flowers, but she could recognize them.
I couldn’t forget
The name of the white flower is Edelweiss.
The language of flowers is…
“Sorry.”
Kim Eun-ah lowered her head at Kim Joon-hyeok’s apology, which he spat out weakly. shrugged his shoulders lightly. Kim Eun-ah’s eyes are getting redder. Enraged, Kim Eun-ah continued to mutter.
“Idiot… asshole… black! Stupid idiot… Ugh, two-headed bastard… Stupid…”
Kim Eun-ah, sobbing to hold back her tears, cursed at Kim Jun-hyeok. In the meantime, the word asshole was emphasized twice.
“And… when I give flowers, I say… instead of apple black… and I don’t remember that either. I… remember all of them…”
Kim Eun-a, who doesn’t stop talking while shedding tears. Kim Jun-hyeok put his hand on Kim Eun-ah’s head and gently stroked it.
“Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!”
Kim Eun-ah’s tears overflowing with her emotions so far. Seeing Kim Eun-ah crying, Kim Jun-hyeok felt bad.
at last.
“Haha… I don’t think I remember everything, do I? It’s okay for me to cry…”
“Before I kill you… don’t be mean…”
Kim Jun-hyeok tried to solve the situation by recalling his 9-year-old memories, but Kim Eun-ah was violent today.
5 minutes like that.
Kim Eun-ah cried for as much as 300 seconds and glared at Kim Jun-hyeok with red eyes.
“…Because I worked hard and took a break for two years. From now on… oppa works.”
Kim Eun-ah’s voice rested from crying so much. Kim Jun-hyeok smiled shyly.
“Hmm? What is that….”
“Education for the heir, which is not fun, is also an older brother. seat too. Company work… everything is handled by my brother.”
Instead of answering, Kim Jun-hyeok looked at Kim Eun-ah. Then Kim Eun-ah glared at Kim Jun-hyeok with a disapproving gaze.
“I will play.”
“…is that so?”
Kim Jun-hyeok, who only laughs because the situation is the situation. Kim Eun-ah wiped under her eyes with the back of her hand and spoke confidently.
“…okay. I don’t do any of that. Hmm…after marrying a handsome man, I’m going to spend a lot of money.”
The shocking declaration of her younger sister Kim Eun-ah.
Kim Jun-hyeok, who committed the crime, couldn’t help but laugh as he looked at Kim Eun-ah’s swollen eyes.