About yesterday Later, I exited the room as if I were running away and took a shower. Leaving the bathroom, I saw Seo Dawon cooking in the kitchen.

Did he gain a hobby in cooking?

I was a bit ashamed 1 since I was the only one in this household that could eat the dishes he made, but I sat at the table without showing an ounce of remorse. If I responded to every single thing like this, it might be a larger burden (or be a target of ridicule).

So, about yesterday I cut the omelet Seo Dawon made into pieces with a fork. I felt awkward eating without talking, so I talked.

The problem was, as soon as I spoke, Kim Olim and Jung Garam, who were originally making conversation amongst each other, turned their attentions onto me. I understood that they had no choice but to be sensitive about whatever left my mouthHonestly, this damn system was causing me too much trouble.

Yesterday? Seo Dawon asked, finishing setting the table by placing Caprese salad, tomato and cheese slices alternating, on the table.

I just shook my head, feeling piercing gazes burned holes into the back of my head. It was far too embarrassing now to ask if Id done anything strange yesterday.

However, since Ive already brought it up, I decided to, stuttering slightly, continue to ask, Its just thatSince you said I drank a lot of wine yesterday.. I wasnt too drunk, was I?

You just slept peacefully? Seo Dawon answered, as if he knew what I was worried about.

Haah, I guess if Ive done anything thats worth becoming a dark stain in my past then theres no way that frivolous Jung Garam wouldnt have said anything about it. Kim Olim, who despised evil-attribute Users, would have made some comment about how they also cause inconveniences as well.

Your head doesnt hurt?

Huh? Um yeahIt hurt for a bit in the morning, but its okay now.

If it hurts again or something else happens, tell me.

Still, the strange feeling that surrounded us did not disappear easily. For example: Seo Dawons kind attitude. He usually spoke gently, but I didnt think that the distance between us narrowed that easily But today, Seo Dawon didnt joke around and instead seemed genuinely concerned about my body.

As expected, did I say some nonsense yesterday? Or did I cry..

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My most annoying involuntary reaction was crying; I dont know by which mechanism my tear ducts were controlled, but, if I were to be sad, embarrassed, angry, or scared, the nerves would send the signals to Let it pour! Let it pour! So, I always clenched the muscles there whenever I felt like I was about to get emotional.

I touched my eyelids in the shower; I dont think I cried much yesterday, because they werent quite swollen Perhaps I was overly concerned about Seo Dawons behavior because I suddenly thought about him yesterday.

Han Ki-seok.

Honestly, Han Ki-seok and Seo Dawon were not objectively similar in looks. Han Ki-seok was a popular guy, but it was a bit hard to compare his face with Seo Dawon.

Come to think of it, Han Ki-seok and Seo Dawon had little in common. To put it simply, Han Ki-seok was a bully. He barrelled into my heart like a ghost in my darkest moments, and, after learning how much I loved him, he lost interest, mocked me, and disappeared.

Though Seo Dawon didnt feel like the type to deceive me like the other, I was hiding because somehow I felt like the Han Ki-seok incident would happen again.

My appearance itself, back when I liked Han Kiseok, could be considered dark blunder years. 2 Someone who wore their crush on their sleevessomeone who would be perfect for Han Ki-seok to play around with.

That bastard said this often: youre too easy to read.

Back then, I thought it was merely sweet teasing. To be honest, more than Han Ki-seok, I hated myself whose brain was nothing more than a flowerbed. NoI truly hated Han Ki-seok made me that way. If he had not become a User, I would have lived, swayed by his whims, until university.

Han Kiseok became a User in high school and transferred to the Hub. Just before he left, I found out just exactly what that bastard thought of me.

I was shocked, but it wasnt like I didnt suspect it. Even if one is a fool, youll start to have a hunch after several cycles of hope and torture hit you in the back of the head. Though, fuck, to have that hunch proven right..

Afterwards, I consciously kept away from news about Han Ki-seok. I was reminded of him briefly when I became a User, but I couldnt afford to spare him the mental energy because, after choosing to be a Necromancer, I had to work so hard.

As I grew older, I became mature enough to think how crazy must I have been to be so infatuated with him. And, I wasnt stupid enough to contact him after becoming a User.

What are you thinking so hard about? Seo Dawon asked.

Just, well An old friend?

Really? I thought you were angry because the omelet tasted awful.

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Huh? Ah! Its not that!

Unconsciously, while thinking of Han Ki-seok, I had been hacking and mutilating the omelet with my fork. I hurriedly apologized and put a piece in my mouth. Worried that I looked too stern or angry, I carefully watched his reactions.

Seo Dawon watched me, his expression betraying his amusement, and eventually asked a question I had been dreading, Friend, who?

J-Just Someone I knew long ago.

Whats his name?

Would you even know if I told you.

Seo Dawon became silent then.

Its only that he didnt immediately respond, but for some reason, that brief silence tugged at me. I think I answered too snappily. He probably asked without any deeper meaning, but the embarrassment of being so blatantly prodded at made the answer flutter out of my lips.

Eventually, I sighed, Hes called Han Ki-seok. We bothcome from the same high school.

You must have been close?

What? No! Hes a total jerk, thats Jumping to my feet, I corrected Seo Dawons misunderstanding.

Seo Dawon nodded absentmindedly. I could see that he didnt quite believe me.

I inwardly swore at Han Ki-seokI felt like I was making excuses because of him. Han Ki-seok was a bully! Everyday he would ask to borrow money, or to buy him something, or to borrow something And then he never paid back

To you?

Mhmm

Frankly speaking, I was deeply ashamed, but it was all true. When Han Ki-seok asked to hang out, I was dragged into his orbit and donated my already-small allowance to him.

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It wasnt school violence 3 , I did everything on my own. Despite knowing that Han Ki-seok was the son of a rich family whose standard of living was far beyond mine. Its amazing, thinking back, how I knew all that and did all that he asked without refusing even once. I was being robbed, but it didnt feel that way. I had just wanted to become someone worthy of himI had just appreciated that he had spared me a moment of his time.

Choi Lee-kyung Did you go around getting ripped off?

I dont suppose you were being beaten? They still beat you up after seeing your hamster-like face?

What do you mean hamster! And, I didnt get hit. Its just just I had thought of him as a friend

Of course, this conversation caught Jung Garam and Kim Olims attention.

Ha! Jung Garam, doubting me and with sparks in his eyes, muttered Han Ki-seok. in a meaningful tone. I felt a bloodlust so thick that if Han Ki-seok were in front of us, he would have been ripped apart, piece by piece.

And, Kim Olim had her arms folded over her chest as if she were unaffected, but she searched for [Han Ki-seok] in my contact list after stealing, at an incredible speed, my cell phone that I had left on the table.

Of course, I had not saved his contact. But, more than anyone else, it was ridiculous to see the Paladin acting so slyly. Andit was a bit funny?

I said its fine To see the servants caring for me like that I was touched and couldnt stop sniffling.

Well, there were definitely times when Han Ki-seok encouraged me emotionally as well. They could just call me a pushover and move on from this chapter of my story.

Whats that friend doing nowadays? Seo Dawon asked.

I-I dont know I havent kept in touch.

You dont contact other people that much either. And many people dont contact you as well. Seo Dawons response felt like a prickly thorn in my sore spots.

I wondered if he acted like that because of my abrupt answer earlier, and I couldnt hide my emotional state as I rushed to add, What do you mean people dont call me! Its just There were a lot before, but theyve stopped since I stopped replyingbecause I was too busy

Choi Lee-kyung doesnt seem to have any friends.

Is that why you were robbed of your wealth: paying for friends? Necromancer thats not how you made friends.

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What are you saying! Ionly did that with Han Ki-seok; I have many friends!

TL: Well learn more about Han Kiseok :3