“Marriage Blue”

Episode 51 | A Beautiful Farewell

As I was about to leave, it didn't feel real. I'd never once thought I'd leave Korea since I was born, but who could have imagined it would be like this?

I packed only the bare minimum of luggage and put it in my carrier, then looked around the room, which was now only left with the bare minimum of furniture.

I thought it was fortunate that I wasn't living with him in this house. If I had spent more time with him in this house, I wouldn't have been able to sort things out so easily.

김여주

… I guess it’s the same for you too.

I wonder if my brother did a good job of cleaning up. And did he clean up my traces properly? And along with that, a disparate thought occurred to me: "I hope he didn't clean up."

I'm such a bad bitch.

김유정

What are you going to do with the furniture?

김여주

… Well, I can’t take it with me. I guess I’ll have to sell it on a second-hand market.

When I first told her I was leaving for America, Yujeong was briefly surprised, but quickly accepted it. She thought it would be much better that way.

김유정

Then you just go easy. I'll take care of the rest.

김여주

Is that okay?

김유정

No, you're probably having a hard time these days... with all sorts of things. I should at least help you with this.

Plus, he even helped me pack. I wonder where else in the world I could find a friend like him.

김유정

When are you leaving the country?

김여주

Three days later. Now that I've made up my mind, I should hurry and get settled.

As the thought crossed her mind, "There really is nothing left," Yujeong unconsciously pursed her lips and a tearful face formed. "We've never been apart for this long since we became close... I'm so touched."

김여주

What the heck? Are you crying?

김유정

Oh, my… No, I’m not? I just, I’m a little upset…

That's it. It was quite comical to see my old friend on the verge of tears. But this too will end in three days.

I knew it wouldn't be fun if I suddenly got serious, but Yeo-ju walked over to the sobbing Yoo-jung and hugged her tightly. And in a soothing voice,

김여주

It's not like we'll be apart forever. Or maybe we'll come visit during the holidays.

김유정

…still.

Even so, I still found Yoojung, who was still crying, cute, and then suddenly, Jimin came to mind.

김여주

…Can I ask you just one favor?

김유정

…Please?, What please?

Yoo-jung asked, rubbing her reddened eyes with her hand. Yeo-ju fiddled with her fingers. "Oh, if I say that, Kim Yoo-jung will say something terrible again."

김유정

What is it?

김여주

Um… Jimin lives across from us. Could you stop by and visit him sometimes?

김유정

uh?.

When the reaction wasn't as good as expected, the heroine hurriedly waved her hands in the air and said, "No, well... there's nothing else to it."

김여주

Oppa. I blame myself so much… so much. If I leave like this, I really don't think I'll be able to eat.

김유정

So, are you worried?

Oh my. How can you know my heart so well? I felt a cold sweat run down my spine as I smiled awkwardly.

김유정

You really… ugh, what else can I say? It’s your love story.

김유정

Instead, you make a promise to me.

김여주

promise?.

김유정

You have to come back in three years. You can't just keep living there because it's nice. Got it?

The female protagonist burst into laughter at Yoojung's earnest words, even holding her hand. She barely managed to suppress her smirk as she thought, "There's no way I'd do that. You're here, and Jungkook's here too. And besides…

My brother is here too.

김여주

Did you see me lying? I'll definitely be back. Don't worry.

김유정

… Take care on your trip. And bring a gift when you come back.

김여주

So that was the purpose? Hahaha.

Leaving also means erasing everything,

It also means starting anew.

Please erase everything and when you come back,

[You and I both pour out all our guilt,]

[Love to your heart's content.]

Three days later, I didn't have the courage to go out and greet you, so I fidgeted around inside the house. When I finally mustered up the courage to open the front door, you were already gone.

But, even up until the moment you left, you acted more courageously than I, who was cowardly.

박지민

… My lady.

As Jimin read the letter the woman had left behind before leaving, tears streamed down his face. He nodded repeatedly, repeating the same words.

박지민

…Okay, okay. I'll listen to you. Please… please come back.

I was sad, and my throat was choked up. But at this moment, I knew one thing: you would definitely come back.

I'm sure you'll come back and love me.

[Marriage Blue, fin_]

+ I'll come back with a side story : )