[Contest 2] Red Riding Hood
-3- There is no change
유슬(13)
Let's live together..??
의건(18)
Why...? You don't like it..?
유슬(13)
...No...I don't like it...(shedding tears)
의건(18)
(Seeing tears flowing) Why are you crying, Seul?
유슬(13)
It's just... I've always been told to go out... But now that you're telling me to stay together... It's been so long...
의건(18)
So, are you touched...?
유슬(13)
yes...
의건(18)
(Hugging her tighter) Don't cry. If you cry like this, what will you do if something more touching happens later?
Well, that's how my brother and I began living together. I don't know why, but... my aunt gave permission very easily.
유슬(13)
Aunt, then. I'll go now. (After moving all the luggage)
이모
Oh,,, okay... live well from now on...
유슬(13)
...Aunt, please stay healthy.
이모
Ah.....yeah.....yeah....
For some reason, it seemed like my aunt's gaze kept turning towards my brother next to me... Well...anyway, that's how I ended up moving to Red Riding Hood's house.
유슬(13)
Ugh~ I guess I've moved all my luggage... Now all that's left is going to school tomorrow...
의건(18)
Well... now that I think about it, I guess I should go to school too..?
유슬(13)
Oh, right. My brother was a high school student.
의건(18)
Ugh, thinking about studying... I'm already bored...
(The next day)
의건(18)
Slah, I'll go first.
유슬(13)
Yes! Have a nice trip, oppa!
의건(18)
(Snickers) What the... is that cute wolf?
(after a while)
-Knock knock knock
유슬(13)
...?who are you?
???
Did you come to pick up Sly?
유슬(13)
(Opening the door slightly)...?
강 다니엘 (23)
Hello, I'm Eui-geon's uncle. My name is Kang Daniel.
유슬(13)
Uh...hello..!
강 다니엘 (23)
Are you ready to go to school..?
유슬(13)
Oh,,,yes!!!
강 다니엘 (23)
(Smiles) Then, let's get in this car.
유슬(13)
...Yes! Thank you... (Huh??)
Before Seul's eyes, a foreign car that looked undeniably expensive was sitting there.
유슬(13)
Are you taking this car?
강 다니엘 (23)
Well, would you like to walk?
유슬(13)
(Wow...it came really fast.)
강 다니엘 (23)
Oh, I'll wait here, so just come this way when you get off school.
유슬(13)
thank you...!
강 다니엘 (23)
Okay, see you later!
유슬(13)
yes..!!
유슬(13)
Ha~ I have a good feeling about today...
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Huh?! Who is this? Isn't it Lee Yu-seul?
유슬(13)
...!!! Huh?! (Pupil earthquake)
In front of Seul were her school friends... no, not even friends, but classmates she'd forgotten about because she was so busy. Among them, the three who hated her the most.
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:(Putting his arm on Yusul's shoulder) Hey~..., it's been a while since you came... Shouldn't we be happy to see you?
유슬(13)
(shiver shiver) Ah,,, no, there's no need to do that....
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What are you talking about? Just follow along without further ado.
유슬(13)
Shit...I don't like it..!! (pushing the hand on his shoulder)
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what...???
유슬(13)
Huh...huh...where should I go...
유슬(13)
Bathroom...? Yeah, over there..!!
Seul quickly went into the bathroom and locked the door.
유슬(13)
Phew... I guess they won't chase me here... (relief)
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Hey, let me see if he went to the bathroom.
유슬(13)
..??!!(Feet,,I have to hide my feet!)(Squats down on the toilet lid)
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Hey, I can't see anything...
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Hmm... Really? Then let's spray some water!
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Wow. Amazing!! That's a really good idea! Haha
유슬(13)
...?????(Water?? Sprinkle water???)
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Okay, Lee Yu-seul, confess now... Okay, that's enough.
(Whew)
유슬(13)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seul was more afraid of being caught than of the cold water, so he desperately tried not to make a sound with all his might.
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...?? Isn't this the space?
-Ding dong dang dong
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Hey, it's over. Let's just go in.
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Yeah~ I guess I'll come out later because I'm scared.
유슬(13)
Ugh..!!
It was a sigh that covered his mouth in case he heard any breathing.
(after a while)
유슬(13)
...(I think he's gone by now...)
유슬(13)
....Ha..I have to go now..(grabbing the toilet handle)
(Rumble)
유슬(13)
...?Why won't it open...??
(Rattle rattle)
유슬(13)
..????????????Why, why isn't it opening???
Even after that, Yusul's bathroom door did not open.
유슬(13)
.....(bruise-)
And at some point, tears began to flow from Seul's eyes. Was it because of sadness?
The tears that had been falling one by one, then two by two... In the end, I cried so hard that I couldn't even tell if the water dripping down my face was water someone had sprinkled earlier, or tears. Of course, I didn't make a sound, afraid anyone would hear.
...(Ah...Should I just jump off here now? It's on the second floor, so it'll be comfortable... No,,,what difference would that make..??)
And that was the moment when the bathroom door opened with a loud thud.
...Huh?? It's open...??
And Seul looked around to see if anyone was out there, and then walked toward the classroom.
선생님
...? Oh my, Yusul!
유슬(13)
...? Oh, teacher, I was just about to go in...
선생님
No, how dare you act like a drowning rat?! No, no! Come to the teachers' office, fill out an early departure form, and leave early.
유슬(13)
Ah...yes,,
선생님
(Handing over the early departure slip) Oh, but how did it get so wet?
유슬(13)
That... that... I did it by mistake at the faucet.
선생님
Okay... Okay. Then just write that down and go.
유슬(13)
Ha... But I should be thankful to them since I'm leaving work early..)
유슬(13)
Uh...Uncle Daniel! I'm done!
강 다니엘 (23)
Huh..? Already..? But Seul-yang, why are your clothes like that?
유슬(13)
Ah.. the water pressure at the faucet is too strong.. That's why I left work early..!
강 다니엘 (23)
..Ah..but what about the school bag?
유슬(13)
Oh, that... (I left it in the teacher's office...!!) ...I left it in the teacher's office...I'll go get it!
강 다니엘 (23)
Huh? No, no, I'll go get it. Seul-i is resting in the car. (Smiles)
유슬(13)
Oh,,,thank you!
선생님
Oh my~ It was your uncle~ (Wow.. so handsome!!!) (<- It was a girl)
강 다니엘 (23)
Yes, this is Uncle Seul. (Taking the bag) Please take good care of Seul in the future!
선생님
Oh my, of course!
강 다니엘 (23)
Well then, I'll take my leave.
As Daniel was returning to his car, he overheard a conversation between several girls in the hallway.
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Hey...but didn't you see Lee Yu-seul leave work early, completely soaking wet?
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Surely...it's not because we sprayed water?
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Hey~so what. Anyway, that bully doesn't have parents to tell him to.
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Ah~ right ㅋㅋ Isn't it true that you'll get hit when you get home? You said you threw away your clothes ㅋㅋ
Hearing those words, Daniel couldn't help but pause. The words "Lee Yu-seul" and "bully" were deeply ingrained in Daniel's mind.
강 다니엘 (23)
her......
A mixture of bewilderment and regret for not realizing it sooner. And anger toward them. A short sigh escaped him. And then, Daniel immediately began to follow the children, slowly but quickly.
강 다니엘 (23)
(Then and now. Humans are still cruel.)
강 다니엘 (23)
Wait, there are three.
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..? Are you talking about us?
강 다니엘 (23)
(Nodding) By any chance, are you Lee Yu-seul? (With a faint smile)
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(Wow...he's handsome..)..Uh/////Yes..!!
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That's right! He's my classmate!!
강 다니엘 (23)
Really? Then, do you know why it got wet?
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(Surprise) Yes..?!
강 다니엘 (23)
(With a change in his eyes) (In a low voice) Why did Yusul get soaked in water?
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Oh, why are you asking that, sir!!
강 다니엘 (23)
Me...? If I may speak for myself...
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Hello! This is author Ryan! I feel like the publication is so late today...ㅠㅠ Actually, I was aiming for a Wednesday evening deadline, but the manuscript completion was delayed...ㅠㅠ See you next time, Saturday! (p.s. - Subscriptions and comments are always appreciated!)