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[Miribyeol Kindergarten: Children's Day] The Man at the Amusement Park

I'm Kim Yeo-ju, 22, now a respectable third-year college student. There was a time when I studied, vowing to myself that when I became an adult, I'd graduate from college, get a job, and live a successful career. But now, I don't have that kind of resolve. Because...

김여주 [22]

"Working part-time at an amusement park with a puppet show..."

The puppets they wear are different every time, and today they're marching in the parade wearing something that might be a hamster or a squirrel. I was excited to hear that their hourly wages would go up, and there was a reason. It was Children's Day, so the amusement park was a living hell.

김여주 [22]

"I guess you could call someone a bad boss if they don't raise wages..."

While the parade was in progress, small children occasionally climbed over the fence and clung to the dolls. Instead of pushing them, I had to calm them down and wait for security guards to stop them. I waved and walked in step with the staff. It seemed easy, but it was even more tiring in May, the peak season.

How many times have these kids been clinging to me? Four times, to be exact. The fence should probably be doubled to accommodate their heights... But this time, even more kids were swarming me, wearing a large puppet mask, and I felt like I was going to fall.

김여주 [22]

"Uh... Uh...!"

김석진 [28]

"Children, fighting like this is useless."

Even before the security guard arrived, a tall, muscular man stopped the children in a gentle voice. Next to him, a small, delicate girl held his hand tightly.

김현서 [6]

"Come on! You guys come out quickly!"

Thanks to him, I avoided a near-fall, and I was so grateful that I raised my head to get a closer look at his face. Oh my... He was a handsome man who looked like he'd been cast as tall as me...

He had dark hair with a hint of pixie, a face smaller than a fist, sparkling eyes that filled his entire face, a sharp nose, and thick lips. He was a statuesque figure. He was so tall, his shoulders so broad, and he was so affectionate. He had everything.

Well... how could they not have gotten married when they were so perfect... the baby was so cute... I marched back into the parade with a heavy heart, watching the man and child walk away.

Two weeks passed like that. As that incident began to fade from my mind, I was also working part-time at both an amusement park and a cafe. The cafe was particularly popular with children. I don't know why...

Tiring_

김여주 [22]

"Welcome~"

김석진 [28]

Even with his hat on, I could still recognize him. He was the stunningly handsome man I'd encountered at the amusement park. From his gentle voice, to his impressive physique, to that small child. It was clear.

김석진 [28]

"Hyunseo- What do you want to eat?"

김현서 [6]

"Um... I want chocolate milk!"

김석진 [28]

"Okay, I'll have an iced Americano and a glass of homemade chocolate milk, please."

김여주 [22]

"yes-"

김현서 [6]

"What? Another Americano mug?"

김석진 [28]

"Yeah, Hyunseo is still young, so she can't~"

김현서 [6]

"tooth..."

김여주 [22]

"Please take a seat wherever you feel comfortable with the vibration bell."

김석진 [28]

"thank you-"

What did that guy's wife do in her past life... She must be truly blessed. I'm jealous.

The drinks were all ready, and since we had already met like this, I mixed in a spoonful of my own selfishness and added a cookie as a service.

After placing the cookies and drinks together and ringing the buzzer, the man got up and came over to the pickup area. I figured I might as well be satisfied with this, since I might not see him again.

The man and child got up and brought me a tray of food. I thanked them and took the tray. Unlike before, the man smiled brightly and said he enjoyed the meal.

김석진 [28]

"Thank you for the delicious food. Thank you for the service. Have a nice day."

김여주 [22]

"...Yes. You too~"

After the man and child left, I went to clear the tray. There was a note I'd forgotten to put down earlier. I wondered if that was why they were laughing, so I read the contents...

김석진 [28]

'010-xxxx-xxxx. This is my number. Please call me. If you don't call, I'll be here every day!'

Okay, let's think rationally. That guy's married and has a child. But why did he give me his number and ask me to contact him? He even threatened me with threats? Could this be organ trafficking? No way. What the heck is going on these days... But with that face, maybe it's possible...?

김여주 [22]

"Contact... Should I try anyway..."

김여주 [22]

"Why are you flirting with me with that face...? Even though you have a child?!"

I quickly covered my mouth at the slightly loud voice and carefully folded the note into my pants. Then, as I finished organizing the tray, I thought to myself.

김여주 [22]

"Yeah, well. I'll try contacting them..."

After that, we kept in touch, and he would come to the cafe on days and times that I worked. The child wasn't with him, but I always thought, "Isn't my wife taking care of him?"

김석진 [28]

"How long will it take today?"

김여주 [22]

"Today... until about 6 o'clock?"

김석진 [28]

"What are you going to do after you finish? Don't you want to watch a movie?"

김석진 [28]

"I heard that Sin City 3 is out."

...What? Even with a child.

김여주 [22]

"...I haven't watched seasons 1 and 2..."

김석진 [28]

"Then shall we look at something else?"

김여주 [22]

"I have dinner plans with a friend."

김석진 [28]

"Really? Then when do you have time?"

김여주 [22]

"...I'll contact you when I have time."

김석진 [28]

"I won't do it. I've heard that five more times-"

Honestly, I was annoyed. Seeing as he had a child, there was a 90% chance he was married, so why was he doing this to me? I wondered how devastated his wife would be if she found out. I liked his appearance, but I didn't want to suddenly become a woman who ruined her family.

김여주 [22]

"...Can I ask you something?"

김석진 [28]

"yes-"

김여주 [22]

"Why are you doing this to me?"

김석진 [28]

"Are you curious?"

김여주 [22]

"yes..."

김석진 [28]

"You only do this to people you care about. Who else would you do this to?"

...This guy was seriously crazy. Be careful on your way home at night. I'll give you a hard push from behind.

Then, another really good opportunity came. The man said, "That girl I saw last time... Was her name Hyunseo? Not my friend, though." Anyway, he said he and that girl were going to X-Land, the place where I worked at the puppet show. And since we were even going to watch a parade... It was a chance.

I pushed myself a little harder to secure a part-time job at the evening parade puppet show, and counted down the days until the day finally arrived. The first meeting might have been about money, but not now. I waved vigorously, still searching for the man and child.

About ten minutes into the parade, a man appeared. He was holding hands with the child. "That's right."

As I was passing the man, at the exact moment when our eyes met in the puppet, I stepped into him.

The man stumbled in the crowd, and the child fell down with him, beginning to cry. Despite his scraped hands and knees, the man picked up the crying child and tried to comfort him. He was affectionate. But this affection wasn't limited to me...

Since it was a puppet, I pretended to be nice a few times, then clasped my hands together and bowed my head, begging him to forgive me. The man smiled and said it was okay. I had to get revenge like this... I felt a little better.

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_ Miribyeol Kindergarten Lavender Class Aji 2023. 06. 05 Homework Submitted _