thanks
What the heck is this?
Go-eun, who was led down from the rooftop railing by Do-gyeom's hand, stopped for a moment and froze.
A warm hand wrapped around his arm. The urgency and trepidation within it were clearly conveyed.
But she said nothing, just looking into his eyes.
An emotion that could neither be taken away nor left behind filled that brief moment of eye contact.
Dokyeom was speechless for a moment, then continued speaking carefully.
도겸(석민)
“No matter how difficult it is… this kind of choice really can’t be made.”
It was a voice filled with sincerity. A voice that resonated warmer and clearer than anyone else's.
But before the words could reach him, Go-eun slightly pulled his hand away and turned her body.
임고은
“…I apologize for the inconvenience.”
She bowed her head briefly and walked past Dokyeom towards the rooftop door.
Perhaps because of his hasty steps, Dokyeom just stood there, blankly staring at her back.
Her words, her expression, her steps—nothing seemed to have any strength.
It was just a crumbling gait.
As Go-eun opened the door and went out, Do-gyeom shouted from behind.
도겸(석민)
“It’s Go Eun, right? It’s Go Eun, right?! With so many staff members, it’s really hard to remember their names…
도겸(석민)
I was trying really hard! I don’t know if it’s right…!”
The sincerity in his voice was palpable. Dokyeom added with a cautious yet earnest gaze.
도겸(석민)
“I don’t know what’s going on… but seriously… cheer up!”
Go Eun didn't even look back. She just quietly opened her mouth.
임고은
"thank you."
Leaving those few words behind, she left the rooftop.
Dokyeom muttered to himself as he looked at the door through which she had disappeared.
도겸(석민)
"....oh my.."
Go-eun exited the rooftop door and went down the stairs. She exhaled softly and muttered slowly.
임고은
“…Haa, what do you know?”
I didn't mean to ignore anyone's comfort. But it just happened.
A word of encouragement. A word of saying it's okay.
All those words felt so light to her.
As always, people were quick to criticize Go Eun and take no responsibility for it.
Just then, my phone vibrated. KakaoTalk.
Staff group chat
Among them, it was a message from Team Leader Seong Ha-eun, who always picked on Go Eun.
The message that follows immediately follows.
Go Eun sighed quietly and ran her hand through her hair.
임고은
"…ha…"
I moved my fingers slowly. I wrote my reply with my head down.
I bit my lip slightly.
임고은
“…I haven’t been able to take a break for a while, but I finally got around to it… It hasn’t even been 10 minutes…”
I was close to tears, but I held them back. As always, I was swallowing my tears.
Only my steps got faster.
That was when I entered the place where the staff were gathered again.
puck---!
임고은
“…!”
The clothes flew towards Go Eun's face.
A pile of clothes lying on one side of the dressing room hit her face.
성하은 팀장
"hey!"
Team leader Seong Ha-eun approached, shouting.
성하은 팀장
"Where were you playing around without cleaning up? Why don't you clean this up quickly? Can't you see we have to start filming the next one?"
A cold, sharp voice. He cornered Go-eun in front of everyone.
Go Eun quietly lowered her head.
임고은
"…sorry."
Then, without saying anything, he picked up the clothes that had fallen on the floor one by one.
The other staff members glanced at her, but there was no pity or sympathy in their eyes.
Only a familiar, mocking laugh floated through the air. Go-eun simply moved her hand silently.
Erasing all emotions, sounds, and faces.
That was when.
도겸(석민)
“Huh… Ha-eun noona… What are you doing now?!”
A familiar voice. And a surprised tone.
Go Eun stopped holding the clothes in her hands for a moment and raised her head.
It was Dokyeom.
He entered the costume shop with surprised eyes, and couldn't hide his bewildered expression as he looked at the situation.