Remember

EP. 6

The youth group members, who had no adults around, relied on each other to make ends meet.

As time passed, the youth group developed its own rules and tried to follow them.

백

Tongue..... no Lee;;; Ah.... this is difficult;;

리

I guess I'll get used to it someday... hehe

양

You're so cute!!!! Can't you just call me hyung?!!

건

(Firmly) No. Practice now for later.

양

Aaaah, Gon-hyung~~~ Can you talk to Gon-hyung???

곤

Yang. Gun is the head of the youth group. It's right to follow his opinion.

건

I'm adding a new rule from now on. Anyone who breaks the rule will be responsible for washing the dishes and doing the laundry.

감

Ugh;;; Washing dishes and laundry are the hardest;;;; I guess I should be nervous;;;

건

And every morning, we will wake up at 6 o'clock and climb the mountain together. This is to improve physical strength, so please all attend, and let's all prepare meals together.

That evening, everyone gathered in the kitchen, but even cooking was difficult.

We each thought about our mothers and stammered our preparations.

The first meal of the day was not available until 9 p.m. The rice was burnt, the salted vegetables were fishy, ​​and the soup was salty.

But no one complained

That day, mealtime passed in silence, thinking of my parents.

That evening, it was Yang who was in charge of the dishes and laundry, and the next day and the day after that. Yang squatted on the floor and did the dishes.

양

Aaaah!!!! This is too much!!!!

백

Sheep. If you just put in a little effort, why do you keep saying no;;;

양

Why can't I call my brother "hyung"?!!! You can't even call him by his name! You have to use polite language when speaking! Why are there so many rules!!

Gun appeared at the sound of the sheep's hooves and said

건

How can we achieve independence for Korea if we can't even keep to these small rules??? It's not too late, so give up and return to your original place.

At the suggestion, the sheep jumped up from its seat and said

양

No! Korea's independence is also my dream!! I will never give up because of something like this.

Gun-ee turned around without saying a word after seeing the sheep's bold gaze.

On a dark night, deep in the mountains, barely visible under the starlight, Gun-i sat on a rock and looked at the stars in the night sky.

곤

Hey, it's cold out here. What are you doing?

건

Ah..... How did you get here?

곤

Every night, I followed the path that Gun went to, and I saw Gun. It's a great place to think.

Gon smiled and sat next to Gun, looking up at the night sky together.

건

.......... Do you think I'm being too harsh??

곤

........... I think the current debate is natural. It's not easy to get everything to match up right away when we grew up in different environments..... I think Gun is doing a good job as the leader. Anything is bound to go wrong at first.

곤

Don't worry too much. Even if you're grumbling now, you'll gradually get used to it.

건

......ㅎ...... I think Gon suits the short hair better. I'm not as gentle as Gon.

곤

Just as the teacher gave Geon the name "Heaven," I am merely fulfilling my duty on earth. Just as there is only one Heaven, there is no one as talented as Geon. So, don't be too discouraged.

Gon's soft words brought comfort to Geon's heart, and a smile appeared on Geon's previously hardened expression.

건

Because there is earth, there is also heaven... It is fortunate that Gon became the earth....

Gun smiled brightly. It was his first smile since the youth group gathered.

Gun woke up from his dream and opened his eyes.

In the dream I had when I was young, I missed Gon even more.

건

.................... Did you have a good trip??

When Gun opened his eyes, Hyo was pointing a gun at Gun's head.

효

Hey......... you, are you a spy????

건

......Why did you think so?

효

(Pointing the gun at Gun) Answer my question first. How many people know about Gon's death?

건

...There was a youth group meeting last night, and now everyone in the youth group knows. Before that, it was just you, Eum, and me. I only treated you, but I learned of Gon's death at yesterday's meeting.

효

................. (Putting away the gun) The person who picked me up knew about what happened that day.

건

We talked about the spy at yesterday's meeting. The spy went to Hyo... Headquarters is also looking for the person who passed on the false information about Gon that day. Please wait, I will relay this story to headquarters and have them identify the spy. So what did you do with the spy?

효

He started talking about that day with my own mouth. So I killed him on the spot. Did Gon...come back?

건

....... Yes.... There's Gon in the complex behind you. You must be tired from the long journey, so rest comfortably for a few days. I'll contact you soon with new information.

효

(Patting Gon's urn) Gun, even if you were a spy, I would have done the same. I just hope you weren't.

Hyo took Gon's urn and left Geon's room, and Geon sighed.

건

I wish I were a spy who died by your hand... What good is a sky without a ground?

건

But Hyo, even if you doubt me, I can't die yet... I can't die until I grant Gon's request...

Gun finished getting ready and left home at 6 a.m.

The streets were still quiet, only people preparing for business were moving busily, and the delicious smell of food wafting from a restaurant preparing breakfast tempted my nose.

Gun started to run lightly. People who were preparing for business at the store came out in front of the store and gave Gun a light greeting.

Whenever merchants were in trouble, Gun would step forward to solve their problems, earning him the trust of not only Japanese merchants but also nearby merchants. However, not all merchants liked Gun. Many pointed fingers at him, calling him a Japanese stooge.

As Geon ran for a while, Gam passed by on one road, and Lee passed by on another road. On the other side, Baek ran past Geon, and after a while, Eum passed by.

It was also a way to confirm each other's life and death without even making eye contact.

Hyo also passed by Geon-i, who must have been tired from walking a long way.

When Hyo passed by, Gon would follow him, but even though it had been a long time since Gon had disappeared, Gon would still wait for him to pass by.

Although the youth group has been separate for three years, they have continued to adhere to the monthly rule of exercising together at 6 o'clock, which was in effect three years ago.

While exercising, Hyo stopped by a store to buy steamed buns and went deep into an alley.

효

uh??

백

Huh?! Hyo!! What's going on here??

효

That's right, Baek... Even if you pretend to know like this...

The younger siblings were watching Hyo closely from behind the white robe.

백

Ah....... haha ​​these kids can't speak...... and it's okay, they're kids I've been taking care of for a long time haha ​​but how did Hyo get to this point.....??

효

Ah... Those kids helped my precious friend. I came because I was worried he might be hungry.

The children stood behind the white robe, sniffing and swallowing their saliva as they looked at the steamed bun bag Hyo-ga was holding.

효

Uh... this... want to eat it??

The children laughed heartily at Hyo's words and took a bite of the steamed buns. The siblings looked at each other and smiled brightly, wondering if they were delicious.

These children have such beautiful smiles, but Hyo felt sorry for them because he couldn't help them other than giving them food to live on the streets.

There was one steamed bun left, so the older girl offered it to her younger brother. The younger brother was so excited that he grabbed the bun, but after a moment of hesitation, he cut the bun in half and gave it to his older sister.

As Hyo watched the siblings share the meal with big smiles, she missed her older brother even more.

백

Ah...... I heard the story..... Are you okay??

효

....... We are people who are not strange no matter when we go, so it should be okay

백

We are human too..........we feel sadness......

효

.............. We've been together for too long. Well then......

Hyo left the alley, and Baek looked at her back with bitterness.

백

Hey...... Let's talk a little more and then go.......ㅎ When will Yang come back....... I wish I could see your face.......

The children grabbed Baek's pants with worried eyes as he muttered to himself.

백

Let's go guys~

Baek-i smiled and took the children with him as he left the hut where they lived.

Hyo returned straight to his quarters and entered the room, where he saw Gon's remains.

I remembered what Baek said a little while ago.

Hyo carefully stroked the urn, then calmly held it in her arms.

효

Is this what it feels like to have your heart torn to shreds? I don't know what sadness is.

Hyo, who had walked a long way and even finished her morning exercise, fell asleep next to her brother.

Eum quietly entered Hyo's room, put a blanket over Hyo's shoulders, and quietly left the room.

Baek took the children and went into an inn.

At that moment, a woman who appeared to be the owner of the inn approached them. The children were tense and clung tightly to Baek's back.

주막 주인

Are these kids??

백

Yes, they are very smart kids. There's still a lot they don't know, but if you teach them well, it will be helpful.

The innkeeper bent down to get a closer look at the children hiding behind the white robes. The children hid behind the white robes and then slowly peeked their heads out.

The innkeeper welcomed the children with a gentle smile.

주막 주인

Hey guys. Nice to meet you~ Let's get along well together.

The children looked at Baek at the mother's gentle smile.

백

This person will take care of you from today onwards.

When a boy who appeared to be the older sister came out from behind the white robe and bowed, the younger boy followed suit and bowed.

주막 주인

Hahahahaha! You're really smart kids, just like you said. Are you hungry? I'll quickly make you a bowl of noodles, so sit down and wait.

주막 주인

Do you want to eat it too??

백

Hmph.....Okay, please give me a bowl too

Baek Eun smiled at the sight of the children's eyes widening at the story about noodles.

The girl suddenly ran over, grabbed a dishcloth from the kitchen entrance, and wiped the table.

주막 주인

baby!

At the woman's shout, the girl bowed with startled eyes and expressed her apology.

주막 주인

Oh... It's not that you did anything wrong, it's just that you don't have to do this yet;;;

The woman put the noodles on the table that the child had cleaned.

When the children are drooling at the sight of the delicious and warm soup with steam rising from it,

주막 주인

It's hot, so eat slowly.

At the mother's words, the siblings picked up their shoes and spoons.

주막 주인

Now that I think about it, I don't have a name to call you guys... That guy (Baek) doesn't have a name, but you guys have to live with me, so you'll need a name...

After thinking for a while, the mother opened her mouth and the children focused on her.

주막 주인

I would like some mugwort and dandelion!

백

Phew!! Oh, ma'am! I was thinking for a while and thought something great would come out;;;; What are dallae and mugwort?!

주막 주인

If the name is easy to pronounce, it's a jackpot!! You're the one who's sweet! You're the one who's sweet!

The children were startled to see the adults' voices raised, but they were soon delighted when they heard their first names given to them by their mother.

주막 주인

Look!! Aren't the kids happy too?!!

백

No, what;;; Okay;; If you guys like it...

주막 주인

(Patting the children) Mugwort and sweet potato are weeds if you look at them wrong, but they survive no matter how much they're trampled or how bad the weather is. If you dig them up, they become delicious food and medicine! What a fitting name for these children today!

백

Yeah... It's nice to remember...

Baekdo smiled at the mother's affectionate smile.