Room 1205

Episode 4. Still Here

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The heroine checked the text again.

I've read it three times already, but it still feels unfamiliar.

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"I was originally going to give you some coffee, but I'm just leaving it behind.

Federal Reserve"

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Leaving coffee? Where?

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šŸ—ŗļø Location: Convenience store across from the hotel main entrance

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ā€œReally, what is thisā€¦ā€

While muttering with a blank face,

The heroine's hands were unconsciously adjusting her clothes.

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The hotel lobby was already quiet,

An employee was organizing documents at the front desk.

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The female lead only checked the clock and left without saying anything.

As the night air brushed my face, a strange tension spread across me.

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The convenience store was bright.

Even beyond the hotel's glass doors, the light was softly leaking out.

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In that light,

There was the Fed.

Really.

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A table placed in the far corner, in front of the convenience store window.

A cup of warm coffee in hand, and

Another glass sat in front of an empty chair.

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The heroine stopped there for about 3 seconds,

Without even knowing what was in my mind

I just walked in.

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ā€œMe… why did I really come outā€¦ā€

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The scent of coffee tickled my nose.

Before that, the Fed raised its head.

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ā€œYou’re here.ā€

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"…yes."

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ā€œI thought you wouldn’t come.ā€

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"me too."

The heroine sat down while saying that.

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The coffee cup was warm. It felt like it had just been bought.

Yeonjun turned his head and looked at her without saying anything.

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ā€œAs an employee, I wondered if this was okay, didn’t I?ā€

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ā€œā€¦Honestly, a little.ā€

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ā€œIt’s okay. I’ll pretend you’re not a guest right now.ā€

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ā€œā€¦Is it that easy?ā€

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ā€œThis isn’t a hotel, and it’s not the front desk.ā€

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ā€œThen what is the situation now?ā€

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ā€œJust… between two cups of coffee.ā€

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The heroine almost burst out laughing.

This person, while speaking quietly, makes people's hearts flutter.

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ā€œBut you can’t buy coffee for a customer.ā€

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ā€œI know. But I’ll give you the money for the coffee instead.

I think it would be okay to say something like this.ā€

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ā€œWhat are you talking about?ā€

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The fed looked at her for a moment,

He quietly put down his glass.

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ā€œMiss Yeoju.ā€

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"…yes."

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ā€œI come here because you are here.

ā€œThat… shouldn’t I know?ā€

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At those words, Yeoju looked at the coffee.

My lips were stiff and my chest trembled just a little.

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It feels like there's a knock on the door from within.

I can't open it,

Already open.

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ā€œI’ll pretend I don’t know.ā€

She said so.

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ā€œNot yet… I think that’s necessary.ā€

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The Fed nodded.

And then he lifted the coffee again.

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ā€œThen, you’ll pretend not to know next time too, right?ā€

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"…I don't know.

ā€œAre you sure you’ll come again next time?ā€

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"of course."

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The Fed laughed.

ā€œRoom 1205 is still mine.ā€

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He didn't leave the coffee behind,

I waited, believing that you would come.

From that moment on,

Room 1205 is no longer just a room number.