"What are you thinking? The school atmosphere is already gloomy, so why are you acting like a human?"
"Oh, bro! I told you not to say things like that!"
Is it not okay to think about dead people? I looked at him with a glare and saw Subin oppa staring at me with an emotionless expression.
If you look at me like that with an expression that says you know what I'm thinking right now... I...
"What are you looking at?"
"..What? This is for you, oppa"
"Why are you two fighting again? Let's stop and go to class."
Huh, I'm not scared at all, Choi Soo-bin.
Huening stopped Soobin, who seemed about to strangle me at any moment. Then, he took something out of his bag and put it in my hand.
Banana milk? Why are you giving me this?
"That guy doesn't know how to speak nicely, that's why he's like that. But he really does seem thoughtful, Yeoju. What's wrong?"
"No, just..."
.
.
"You're no longer human. Right now, the only person around you who's dead is Jeon Jungkook, but in the future, dozens, hundreds of people will leave. If you're going to do this, you have to be prepared for that."
"Brother, if I say I can't do it-"
"It's true that I brought you here without thinking because I was busy. That's true, but not anymore. We need you, Yeoju."
.
.
"..Nothing's wrong. I'll drink the milk well, Huening!"
"Oh my... I should drink that and cheer up. Are you going to the funeral with me later?"
"I have to go...of course"
In fact, my mind was leaning towards quitting.
I am such a weak and fragile god. I was so weak that I went around trying to defeat evil spirits.
But if I leave...
"Why aren't you answering the phone? Are you going to die?"
"..Oh, sorry, I didn't see it."
"I was worried, Han Yeo-ju. What's that milk? Give it to me."
"Did Huening give you this?"
"Eat and drink first thing in the morning. Follow me."
"I told you I had no appetite."
"..Han Yeo-ju"
"I don't want to eat it"
"Then throw this away too."
puck-
The banana milk that fell to the floor was slightly dented. "Oppa-!" I frowned and hurriedly picked it up, dusting it off.
What on earth is it that you don't like that makes you lose your temper like that?
I looked at Beomgyu oppa while checking the expression of Huening next to me, and he sighed softly while touching his waist and forehead and hugged my waist.
You won't let go of this? What did you do right now!? My brother, who had easily backed off after I gently pushed him away, opened his mouth.
"Hey Kai, you feed him. He won't listen to me."
"..Huh? Why are you touching Huening who is just sitting there? I told you I won't eat it?"
"It's not that I don't have an appetite, it's that I'm being stubborn right now."
"..Don't talk to me until I get to the funeral."
"I'm not saying we should fight, I'm just worried!"
"Haa- It's so embarrassing when students have a lovers' fight at school."
"It won't turn off?"
"Get out, Choi Beomgyu. This is our class."
"Did you plan on doing this twice?"
"Oh, it's really noisy! What he wants to eat right now is octopus. I'll buy it later."
..?
At those words, Beomgyu suddenly fell silent, then immediately took out his phone and searched for nearby restaurants. Embarrassed, I reached out to stop him, but he held my hand back with one hand and left the classroom.
Kang Tae-hyun, who seemed satisfied with the quiet surroundings and was preparing well, was hit hard on the back.
No, why are you listening to my feelings!!!! You useless kid!!!
***
"Kang Tae-hyun - You're not going to talk to me today either?"
"..."
"Aren't you going to do it?"
"Please, be quiet."
He kept on harassing Taehyun, as if he wasn't even scared of him. I glanced over at Taehyun, and he had dragged a chair over from somewhere and was slumped down next to him. I shook my head and looked out the window.
There are a lot of evil spirits today... What is Grandpa Lion doing instead of dealing with those guys?
"Hey- what are you thinking of me?"
"Oh my!.. Surprise!"
"Why are you surprised? I always pop up out of nowhere. I have to get used to it."
"You're at school now. Let's talk later."
"Will saying that make you even more angry? You're not going to study anyway-"
"..Don't play around and go deal with the evil spirits outside."
"I came to work-"
"..."
"Oh, really? I don't believe you."
The kids in the classroom glanced at us. No, they were probably looking at me. They couldn't see the lion.
As I stared down at the meaningless textbook without answering any further, the lion that had been whining next to me sat down next to me, rested its chin on my hand, and teased me by poking me.
Oh, I told you not to touch it...
"It'll be almost time. Taehyun, is there anything you want to eat? I'm going to stop by the store."
"You probably want to smoke a cigarette, not go to the convenience store."
"..What the hell. If you don't answer, I'll buy whatever I want?"
"Don't bother and just go."
Yujimin smiled and looked at Taehyun for a little longer with her pretty, honey-dripping eyes before leaving the classroom. Tsk tsk, why do you like Kang Taehyun? After watching Jimin leave, she decided not to pay attention and turned her head away again.
Then, the lion glanced at the watch on his wrist and stood up. What? I thought you wouldn't leave until I played with you... I looked at you with puzzled eyes, and the lion, who had been grinning, patted my head once and then opened his mouth.
I told you I really came here to work... See you later."
"...to?"
for a moment.
Feeling uneasy, I grabbed the lion's wrist.
The lion, who was looking at his watch again, pinched my cheek and said.
"I'm busy right now. Let's hang out later."
"Okay, just a moment."
"See you later-"
The lion, who seemed relaxed, waved and left the classroom at a slightly faster pace. I couldn't help but think, "I have to follow him."
As I hastily closed the book and stood up, Kang Tae-hyun grabbed my wrist tightly.
"It's not your place. Sit down."
"..Taehyun, no. It seems like Yu Ji-min.."
"You heard it then. You have no right to interfere with your destiny."
"..."
Taehyun was right. When I sat back down, I saw Taehyun sleeping on his desk again. How could I possibly interfere? I couldn't even stop Jungkook...
The bell rang. Class began, but Jimin didn't re-enter the classroom. But something felt strange. Usually, when someone dies, you feel it immediately, but I didn't feel that aura at all.
..I don't know, don't worry about it. I'm also destined to die, so who cares if I save someone else?
Since I wasn't going to study anyway, I just laid down on my desk. I'll see Beomgyu oppa when I get home... I guess I should apologize. I think I was too sensitive today.
!..
I felt a surge of energy. It was the aura of a truly evil, rotten, and demonic spirit. I leaped up from my seat and ran out of the classroom.
I heard my teacher calling me from behind, but I just ran after that energy.
My breath was pounding and I felt like I was going to vomit, but with trembling hands, I opened the rooftop door. Just as I clenched my fist and was about to strike the demon, its aura vanished, leaving only Jimin unconscious and the Lion King, arm in arm, looking distraught.
"What about the demon?! Where did that piece of trash run off to?"
"...That's strange."
"Where did you go? Didn't you see it?"
"You bastard, who didn't even flinch when you were hit by my sword, why are you running away when you see me?"
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