Special Investigation Team BTS Complete

EP 28. Change and Duality

Jimin is waiting for the test results of the white powder on Dobong Chicken.

He muttered a low curse as the phone continued to ring, then a familiar voice called his name on the other end of the phone.

박지민

"Hey, Kim Taehyung. What are you thinking?"

김태형

-Again, what? I'm still undercover. If it's not important, call me later.

박지민

"What again? What are you talking about now? Hey. You broke up with me. Do you know how many times Park Hye-ri called me? Twenty-nine. Twenty-nine."

김태형

-Oh… Really? Sorry. The sparks flew there again this time.

박지민

"Fuck. How many years has this been going on? You better behave yourself."

When Jimin asked how long he would have to take care of the aftermath, Taehyung apologized.

Jimin, who didn't feel like Taehyung's apology was sincere, was just frustrated, but he swallowed his saliva and held back his words because saying anything more about it would be crossing Taehyung's line.

박지민

“Ha… What’s with Na Yeo-woon? Why did you agree? Didn’t you hear about Na Yeo-woon’s parachute?”

박지민

"She's the Minister of Justice's daughter, but how do you know she got into the police academy through her father's connections? Do you really recognize Na Yeo-woon as a member of our team?"

김태형

–What about recognition? What do we have to admit? Even if we all agree, that poor girl can't last here. Do you think a well-bred, show-offy girl can survive in this diverse place?

박지민

"…what?"

Didn't he approve of Na Yeo-woon joining our team? But why... does it sound like he's against it?

Jimin asked back, not understanding Taehyung's words, and Taehyung sighed briefly and scolded Jimin.

김태형

–You little brat. You can tell just by looking at me that you came here to pick up men. Can't you tell by the fact that you came in a one-piece dress on the first day?

박지민

"……. Did you know that? You agreed even though you knew."

김태형

-It seems like he came in here with the intention of playing with us. Is there any reason why I shouldn't do the same?

박지민

"Hey, Kim Taehyung."

김태형

An eye for an eye. A tooth for a tooth. No matter how much you curse at those kids, they won't understand. You have to break their pride.

He keeps beating around the bush when he says he'll try to seduce her.

Jimin frowned, feeling a pang of tension in his back. Then, worried that something unexpected might happen, he cautiously opened his mouth.

박지민

"If you try to seduce me and end up hurting the female protagonist, you will die by my hand."

김태형

–… Hey, what do you think of me as,

박지민

"Shut up and listen carefully. I won't say anything more about your flirting with me. No, it doesn't matter to other women either. But."

김태형

–…….

"Don't touch the heroine."

"I'm definitely not the kind of woman you'd want to play around with."

Stop.

I hung up without waiting for Taehyung's answer. Jimin's face, frowning, appeared on the dark screen. He swiped his phone once before putting it back in his pocket.

Even now, I can't forget the look in her eyes when I was stabbed in her place. Even when I was hit in the head and fell to the floor, I crawled with difficulty, clearly looking at Jimin.

The eyes that seemed to be filled with the night sea were filled with anger, worry, and regret, and the gaze was fixed straight on Jimin.

박지민

“…Kim Yeo-ju.”

I wonder if it's going to rain. My shoulder where I was hit by the knife hurt.

Taehyung, who was looking at the phone that had been disconnected unilaterally, stared blankly at the dead phone and then burst out laughing.

The prickly demon king Park Jimin is protecting someone. It's something you'll see in a long life.

It must have been a joyous thing for his best friend to finally find the courage to embrace and protect someone, but it wasn't entirely joyful. Taehyung brushed his bangs back in irritation and leaned his head back against the chair.

김태형

“…Who do you think is the real trash?”

Like Jimin, to Taehyung, Yeoju was someone he had to protect. No, before he could protect her, she was someone he felt sorry for.

Taehyung also knew that the reason the female protagonist suffered like that was because of his own negligence and his failure to seek help immediately despite his suspicions.

That's why, when I saw the female protagonist with Yoon-gi and Seok-jin on the boat during the previous incident, I was so shocked that I screamed, asking why she brought this sick child.

김태형

“…You’re trash. Kim Taehyung.”

Come to think of it, he'd said he'd protect her with words, but he'd never actually done so. Furthermore, he'd noticed that Yeo-woon was secretly ignoring Yeo-ju, but he hadn't done anything to help her directly.

Even in the midst of all this, I remembered the face of the female protagonist who had tried to smile brightly, telling me not to be sorry because it wasn't her fault, and my heart ached.

“What am I doing right now?”

I don't know a thing. Why am I like this? What am I feeling right now?