Snow White and the Huntsman
Side Story 1 - His Story
Where should I begin? This long story, spanning over ten years, tells the story of our first meeting.
It was when I was walking in front of my grandmother's house with Kang Eui-geon, whom I knew through my parents' friendship, and entered a dark alley.
If I were to recall the memories that still remain, even if only vaguely, as a small spark, you at that time,
김 재환
'..pretty.'
It was still pretty.
You
'Don't come here. You'll get hurt too.'
You, staring blankly at us, clutching a shard of a soju bottle and scraping the floor, felt a bit creepy. Perhaps because of my youth, I was drawn to a truly beautiful girl. With black hair and dark eyes, she resembled Snow White.
You
'..People who live here like to kill.'
Whatever it was, he crouched down, rummaged through his pockets, pulled out a couple of candies, and thrust them into my hand.
You
"Bye. Next time you come when that person isn't here, you can play here."
We waved our hands together without realizing it.
김 재환
"That's how it was back then."
What the hell is this? I'm stuck in a corner of the classroom, gloomily, just sweeping away the dust with my poor broom. What the hell is cleaning? Someone should be doing it.
강 다니엘
"Hey! Kim Jae-hwan!"
I clicked my tongue as I watched Kang-Gyeon screaming loudly, then approached the back door. What's going on today?
강 다니엘
"It's Christmas tomorrow!"
Oh, right. Tomorrow is Christmas. ..It's been a while since I've seen you on Christmas.
강 다니엘
"Your grandmother's neighborhood!"
It worked, kid. There were times in the world when a lecture was helpful.
강 다니엘
"What should I give as a gift?"
김 재환
"..That's what I mean."
Necklaces are all the rage these days! I was getting impatient watching Kang Kyung-gun scouring the internet, boasting about ideas he'd hurriedly come up with.
Christmas giftㅣ
Christmas Sun
Christmas
..I didn't want to give something boring. I was looking through various related search terms to see if there was anything special, and the first thing that caught my eye was 'lover's gift.'
This is it, I thought.
I found a ring with a simple design. It's pretty. It'll suit you well. Just as I was about to burst into laughter, Kang-Gi-Geon looked at my screen and chuckled.
강 다니엘
"Aren't you going to confess?"
"It's about time—" "I wonder if they're trying to tease me." He glared at Kang-Gyeong and clicked on "Quick Service." "Next-day delivery possible." He covered Kang-Gyeong's mouth, glad that a worry had been lifted.
김 재환
"Not yet."
강 다니엘
"It's utmost sincerity."
It was a secret that only I and Kang-i-geon knew.
It was the most fun day I've had in a while, seeing you for the first time in a long time and taking a tour of the city.
Seeing that you were hungry, I told you to wait under the Christmas tree, and then Kang-geun and I went to buy snacks.
But I should be worried. No matter how much I think about it, you're always quietly causing trouble. Leaving the lecture behind, I approached you, fiddling with the ring in my pocket.
To you, who is giggling with some guy, talking to someone you don't like, who shows up with a handsome face and takes the initiative.
김 재환
"..what are you doing."
To you who only sees me as a friend.
Hearing you say you're truly my friend directly, I thought it wouldn't hurt, but it stings. It feels like a small scar has opened. Even though I knew it, it feels like water is rushing in and stinging.
I put a silver ring on your ring finger. On a beautiful night, with the moon shining faintly on your eyes, I swallowed my tears.
I guess we're still friends.
(Continued from Jaehwan's ending.)
김 재환
"Stupid..."
I wanted to follow in your footsteps and go to the same school as you, who was quite good at studying, but I ended up having to wait twice for admission, so I ended up choosing to retake the exam.
This is so stupid. I should have known this much.
You seemed to have adapted to campus life early, and after a year of being largely invisible, you shined from the moment you showed up. Uselessly,
You
"..You want my number?"
I'm talking to men.
김 재환
"Confession. I need to do it quickly."
I saw you smiling at the senior's rant. Maybe you like younger women. I deliberately insisted on sitting in front of you at the drinking party. Without making a fuss, perfectly. Mission accomplished.
"Hey, drink, drink!"
The kids next to me started collapsing one by one as that kid called the returning student kept making me drink, and I was the only one left who was sane thanks to the skill of secretly throwing away alcohol that I learned from you. I called myself the black knight in a drinking game and drank all of your alcohol.
Oh, and don't forget to ask me a question.
김 재환
"Do you have someone you like?"
Ugh, the harsh politeness came out more smoothly than I expected. At least that's a relief.
You
"A dog, oh, no. Not at all. Absolutely not."
As expected, you are still my friend.
The couple ring I put on you a few years ago reflected the dark light on your hand.
As expected, I still like you.
강 다니엘
-Just go for it. Like a man.
김 재환
"..I guess so, I'll hang up."
I spent the day at your house, and it was my first free afternoon in a long time. Phew, I've liked you for 14 years.
김 재환
"..whatever the difference is."
Let's confess.
I caught you as you were walking home from school. I put the same ring I gave you on my ring finger. It was meant as a talisman.
I sprayed on some perfume I never used to and chatted in a bar with a low alcohol content and a nice atmosphere.
김 재환
"What do you have me saved on your phone?"
I've been curious about this for a while now.
You
"Kim Jae-hwan."
Well, I guess I really have to say it.
김 재환
"..You're so cool."
After a few casual words, I clutched my chest, feeling nervous in the silence that followed, and fiddled with the ring on my sweaty hand.
You have this in your hand too, idiot.
I'm telling you to be a little more aware.
김 재환
"..let's break up."
So, Snow White, please.
김 재환
"Let's break up and start from scratch"
I'm so nervous right now, so I'll go first for our pretty, clueless princess.
Please don't go off to find another prince and look after me.
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I bragged to Kang-geun Kang a few times about my successful confession and even slapped him in the face. Even a simple walk could be a date. I smiled as I watched you walk beside me.
The silver ring is pretty. It suits you so well. You've been wearing it for so long, so what could possibly be so special about it? I stroked your hair as you continued to admire the ring.
..Princess, the ring that Lee Sung puts on your ring finger.
It means proposal.
You
"What are you looking at?"
김 재환
"Yeah. Just because it's pretty."
The ring you've been wearing for years was already my confession.
You will live your whole life not knowing.
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작가(?)
There are still side stories left,, I wonder when it will end..(Far-off mountain
작가(?)
And I'll hide for a bit... No, I didn't know Jaehwan wouldn't be able to write a side story like this (seriously).. It's too embarrassing..
작가(?)
If you look at the ending of Jaehwan, it's Jaehwan who suddenly confesses, but in fact, he had been preparing to confess for several years. The fact that he gave a ring as a Christmas present at the beginning of the work was also part of the writer's big picture...☆ That was Jaehwan's first confession.
작가(?)
Strange! I hate ogling, but I'm the kind of person who just leaves ogling behind #^#