Magic Shop

[Jimin Card] - Park Seo-hee's Request 1

It is autumn.

The season when you want to dress up.

The season for becoming sentimental.

A season when the world is colorful, yet growing lonely.

A warm coat was draped over Seo-hee's shoulders as she stood in the rooftop garden, gazing at the world.

박지민

Again, again. I told you to dress warmly.

Seo-hee smiled and turned around at the familiar yet affectionate voice.

박지민

I told you not to come out today because it's windy.

박서희

I came out because the wind was blowing. Because I wanted to get some fresh air.

박지민

Then at least dress warmly.

박서희

Phew... nagging.

박지민

Sister.

Jimin wrapped his arms around Seohee's shoulders and pulled her into a hug.

박지민

What do you want to eat?

박서희

Are you going to buy it for me?

박지민

If the nurse gives me permission to eat.

박서희

....They probably won't do it.

박지민

Then, what do you want to do?

박서희

shopping!

박지민

shopping?

박서희

Yeah. I want to buy cosmetics, and I want to buy clothes. I want to see people, and I want to walk the streets! I want to go shopping!

Jimin chuckled softly at Seo-hee's bright, sparkling face.

박지민

Okay—I think that will work. It's just a one-day outing.

박서희

Cough.

As soon as Seo-hee started coughing softly, Jimin immediately picked her up and turned her around.

박지민

Let's go inside now. He's coughing.

박서희

huh.

[Magic Shop] - Park Seo-hee's request has been received.

My name is Park Seo-hee. I am terminally ill.

It is breast cancer.

When I first heard the name of the disease, I wondered why it had to be such an embarrassing name, of all things to get.

But the doctor said.

I told them not to worry because breast cancer has a good cure rate and is easily caught.

However, his expression was gloomy after the examination.

It's malicious.

I have the probability of one in tens of thousands getting it.

On top of that, I was hospitalized because the progression was so fast that I was told it would be dangerous if I didn't catch it quickly.

But I overheard it again. The conversation the teacher was having with Jimin.

It is a truly rare case—the probability is likely to be one in several hundred people.

They say the medicine isn't working.

However, as of now, there are no further treatment methods available.

That day, Jimin listened to the doctor and couldn't say a word, just kept crying.

And I, too, who had quietly returned to the hospital room, cried my eyes out.

I'm still in my 20s.

There are so many things I want to do and so many things I can do.

I'm the only one Jimin has. If I'm not here, there's no one to take care of our Jimin.

Resenting this fate. Trying to beg. Then, sobbing at the thought of Jimin.

One day, as I was leaving after a chemotherapy treatment that was nothing but meaningless and exhausting, I made a decision.

Our time together is limited. I decided I must engrave even this moment in Jimin's mind as a memory that brings a smile.

Day by day, I will remain in your memory as the older sister who shone brightly.

박서희

Wow—it's been so long since I've been to the city!

박지민

You're getting so tacky.

Jimin deliberately replies playfully while looking at Seo-hee, whom he likes.

My sister smiles brightly on purpose, but sometimes, that smile makes me feel even sadder.

Because if it were an ordinary life, I wouldn't have been moved by something like this.

Jimin's expression darkened for a moment as he looked at the wig worn under the mask and warm hat.

박서희

I need to buy cosmetics first!!

Seo-hee took Jimin's hand and led him to the road shop visible ahead.

Jimin chuckled at the sight of Seo-hee looking at the cosmetics and trying out various products.

박지민

My older sister is a woman, too.

박서희

Then would my older sister be a man?

박지민

Take a look. I'll see if it suits you.

박서희

Yeah. Choose for me.

Orange-tinted lipstick splattered on the lips.

Jimin, who had been quietly staring at Seohee's face, suddenly rubbed his lips hard with his finger.

박서희

Ah! You idiot!! If you erase it like that, it'll all smudge!!

박지민

It's not that color.

While Seo-hee was properly removing her lip color, Jimin, who was checking the colors one by one, picked up a light pink lip gloss.

박지민

Give me your face. I'll apply it for you.

박서희

You're saying you'll apply it for me??

Jimin carefully held Seo-hee's lower jaw as she turned to look back.

박지민

Do it like this, lips.

Jimin watched Seo-hee, who was awkwardly parted, and pulled his lips tight to demonstrate.

박서희

Hey, Park Jimin..... lol This feels a bit awkward.

박지민

What's so awkward about it? We're family. Hurry up. Like this, like this.

As Seo-hee pulled her lips closer, mimicking Jimin's lips, Jimin's hand carefully touched her lips.

Seo-hee looked around at Jimin's face as he leaned in close.

.....Little brother. Your older sister has never been in a relationship.

I really can't get used to your behavior like this.

It is truly a pity that you are my younger sibling.

When did you grow up so much...? You've grown up so handsomely. My little brother.

As I passed the time muttering to myself, Jimin smiled with satisfaction and took a step back.

박지민

Yeah. This color is much prettier, Noona.

[Author's Note] You won't feel sad just because of the terminal illness concept. Because—this is the Magic Shop, full of heart-fluttering moments :) By any chance, Aeongppangppang, if you commissioned this imagining a sad story... I'm sorry...😭

Jimin. You are an angel♡