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*This story is told entirely from Ong Seong-wu's perspective.
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An old three-story villa at the end of a back alley,
Among those retreats, the most retreated single room is our house.
When I was young, my father went out to earn money and never contacted me.
It's a place where just my mom and I live.
When I got home, I cooked rice like I do every day.
I'm saying this on behalf of my mother, who is not feeling well.
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Let's go into the room with the cooked rice.
My mother, who smiles brightly at me despite her illness.
"You came a little early today?"
"Yeah, my younger brother, who was running behind me, told me to go first."
"Why is there only one bowl of rice today? You should eat some too."
"I'm fine because I ate at a convenience store."
It's a lie, but there's nothing I can do about it.
If you don't save on rice like this, you'll definitely fall behind on your rent again.
"Really? But still, eat something with Mom,
"It's your birthday today..."
"Birthday? Was it my birthday today?"
"Well, Mom was counting the days."
It's my birthday... I guess it's already been a year.
I was so focused on my work that I didn't even realize the days were passing by.
"Oh, today Mom will give you a present."
"A gift? That's fine.."
"It's not like I'm spending money to give you a gift.
Don't feel too burdened."
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"ring?"
"That's right. It's a ring."
"Mom, where did you get this?
"It looks really expensive..."
My mother's gift was a rather fancy ring.
The tiny ring had tiny patterns engraved on it.
And it's not just a pattern, it's incredibly detailed.
"Where did you get that? Don't worry about it!"
"But it's a bit awkward to wear this around.
It's a bit heavy and seems like it's just for decoration?"
"But don't be too hard on yourself.
Even though it looks like this, it's a precious gift from my mother."
"Mom, you too! Okay.
Then I'll put it in my pocket and carry it around."
"Okay, do that. Take it out once in a while and see.
Don't lose it!"
"Yeah, Mom, thank you!"
That night, I was able to sleep happily for the first time in a long time.
Saddam: 19950825 #ONG_HAPPY_DAY
I can finally celebrate the birthdays of all the members!! (I'm a late bloomerㅠ)
This is the last of the reasons why I serialized it after vacation!! Ong Seong Wu's birthday❤️
The ring plays a very important role in this work, which is why it's even in the title!
Then I'll be back next Saturday! Watch the first episode tomorrow!!