We decided not to cross the line.

Episode 19. Choice

It is already nearly 10 o'clock.



Instead of going out,

After ordering a sandwich for delivery,

I sat on the sofa for a moment.



Just nothing today

I didn't want to think or worry.



I was in a state of extreme tension in both body and mind,

It felt like everything was collapsing in an instant.






He came over to the sofa and sat next to me.

Tilting my head back against the sofa

I closed my eyes.





How much time has passed...




When I opened my eyes,

I leaned my face on his shoulder and fell asleep.



He was also sleeping with his arms crossed.





Come to think of it... I'm probably not the only one who couldn't sleep...

I wonder how much they ruminated on the words from last night all night..





I looked at the clock and it was past 3 a.m.

I woke him up in surprise.





Hunji, wake up.

It's past 3 AM now.

Hurry up..





"ha...

I was going to lend you my shoulder for a moment, but I think you fell asleep.





Get up quickly and go home.





Now? We haven't eaten anything yet.





"Oh, right. The delivery from yesterday is still there..



But,

What you are eating right now isn't the problem.

It's too late.

Get up quickly and let's go.





Are you working early in the morning today? Why are you in such a hurry?





"I don't know... I'm just feeling anxious."





".... Hearing that makes me feel so sorry..."


He continued speaking.




However... while teaching so far

You just treated me for who I am.

Can't you do that in the future too?





He is still in a state of repeating himself.





This won't work.

I'll eat a sandwich and start again.

Let's reach a definitive conclusion and wrap things up today.





I am hanging on the front door handle

He came in carrying a bag containing sandwiches and drinks.



I was so hungry even until I fell asleep,

After resting for a while, I felt a bit more energetic.





I thought as I took out the sandwich and coffee.

Don't drag out the conversation with him,

I decided that I would make them give up today.



If I was going to be persuaded that easily,

I also thought about it for such a long time,

Because they wouldn't have hesitated...





Hunji, come here.

I will brew you a warm coffee.

Or, milk or other beverages from the refrigerator

Shall I get it out for you?





To actions that are going in the exact opposite direction of the resolution

Even I flinched for a moment.





I'll go make the coffee.

I can use this coffee machine, right?

Where is the capsule?





I should speak coldly and meanly...

Why do I keep speaking so nicely...





Open the first drawer. It should be there.





Yes, I found it.





He brought out two cups of coffee and sat at the table.



One sandwich placed on the plate

Along with a napkin

Place it in front of him,


To break this silence

I connected the mobile phone to the speaker.




Layers' 'Carmen Fantasy'



It's a song I listen to every day, so I didn't even hesitate,

I just naturally pressed play.





"Ah... so this is the kind of music you listen to..."


He slowly nodded and smiled.





What's with that calmness?

My head is so noisy...





Do you like classical music?





"yes."





Which composer do you like?





Beethoven and Rachmaninoff.





Do you go to concerts and things like that?





Hunji, what are you doing right now?

Do you want to listen to music with me?





"You can at least have some small talk while eating, right...?"



I saw an advertisement for the Beethoven musical while passing through Gwanghwamun,

Have you seen that already?





"Yes... I saw it."





With whom?





I watched it with a friend.





"How was it? Who was Beethoven?"





Park Hyo-shin.

The acting was so good... it brought me to tears several times...

A person who is called a genius in later generations

He was really unhappy in his own life.

"I gained nothing—neither family, nor love..."





Wow... just hearing about it makes me curious..

I wanted to see that musical too...

Can I see it one more time?





I like watching movies or musicals multiple times..





No... wait a minute
 
Why do I keep talking...





Stop, stop the conversation.

Eat quickly.





The sandwich is delicious. This place is a real gem!

Aren't you going to eat all of that? Can I have half?





"Okay... here..."



I put half of my sandwich on his plate.





"But don't you like Vivaldi, either?"





How do you know?





I asked in surprise,

He pointed toward the desk.







"Over there, the poster..."





Ah... movie poster..

I wanted to see it, but I guess the reaction wasn't very good.

I couldn't see it because it was taken down from the theater soon after.





Ah... I see...

Then we can watch it together when it comes out on OTT.





"Hunji, you finished eating, right?"





He quietly looked into my eyes.





I'll start with what I want to say.

If Hunji was my age,

If it weren't for the special job it is now

I also... about our relationship

Try to think a little more positively,

No, I might have approached first.

I sometimes confess first if I like someone.


nevertheless,

The fact that I didn't do that

The thing is, there are too many things getting in the way.

Even while constantly running into such obstacles

It means I don't want to go. That path..





He, who had been looking into my eyes, lowered his gaze.





Yeah... I need to be tough.

Otherwise, I'll end up being dragged around..





Let me ask you just one last thing..

We talked about Beethoven earlier, right?


If it were a teacher...

My name and fame that will be remembered for generations to come, the title of genius, and

Sharing my life with the person I love by my side right now,

Sharing emotions.


What will you choose?





I never expected to be asked a question like this.





"...I am...the latter..."





I will also choose the latter, just like you, teacher, and

Even if it takes a long time

If you are certain about that person, wait,

I plan to do my best.





The moment I heard those words,

Tears welled up in my eyes without me realizing it.



Why did I cry...

When watching a musical,

Was it because it reminded me of Beethoven's heart...?




I don't want to get caught,

I jumped up and headed to the bathroom.





After wiping away my tears and calming myself down a bit, I came out

I heard him muttering in a low voice.





"Ah... you really keep bothering me..."





He was putting my cell phone down.





"Why are you changing teachers?"