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한예화

Answer me. Why do you have this?

Since then, everything Kim Seok-jin has told me has been shocking. He said that since his younger brother didn't have a phone or laptop, he'd print out the texts he wanted to read and show them to him.

He said that day, he went to school with a printed copy of Episode 57. Episode 57 was still in his desk drawer at school, and he was drinking water at that very moment.

So, does that mean only those who drink water while attending my magic school will change? No, is that okay?

At that moment, a scene suddenly came to mind.

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- … … How should I weave a story?

한예화

Yes, characters!

김석진

what?

한예화

The characters from episode 57 you had! You must have read at least a little bit while you were bringing it here. Yeo-ju and Min Yoon-gi aside, you. Which characters do you know?!

김석진

That, that.

김석진

I think it was Lucullus Nine.

The puzzle has been solved. Why did Kim Seok-jin, not Ryukuls, take on the role of Kang Dada's assistant? Why did Han Ye-hwa's supporting male lead become Ryukuls?

Since Ryukyus Nine already exists in the world, Kim Seok-jin cannot become Ryukyus. That's why a new character named Kim Seok-jin was created to help Kang Dada.

But that's something you can overcome to some extent with your own will, right? I've already experienced Georgian becoming my colleague.

한예화

But why did you spread the rumor that I ruined Yeoju and ran away?

전정국

This kid.

한예화

Hey, don't hit me!

I reached out to Jeon Jungkook, who was moving his neck. Jeon Jungkook looked dumbfounded. "Oh. You're trying to kill someone just for spreading a rumor. Are you a thug?"

한예화

There should be testimony!

전정국

It's not that he doesn't have intelligence.

"I should have made it a little more cheesy." I sighed and looked at Kim Seokjin.

김석진

Because Yeoju Lee said so.

한예화

… … You, don’t you have any affection for Korea?!

김석진

Yes, it was. Until you said you used this place.

전정국

what?

Jeon Jungkook's eyes widened and he looked at me. I froze. Shouldn't I tell Namjoo this?

I'd already been through a lot, and if the male lead found out, my safety would be in danger. I racked my brain to come up with the best idea I could muster with my middle schooler's brain.

Hey, Yehwa, you studied hard for magic! It's so frustrating to have to use it now, damn it!

한예화

This is the article I brought last time! What the heck, I don't think I'm in my right mind right now. Could it be that Yeoju brainwashed me or something?

He looked at Jeon Jungkook with longing eyes. Jeon Jungkook also turned his head and looked at Kim Seokjin.

김석진

Then why are you trying to leave?

한예화

I.

It seems that Kim Seok-jin was either mind-controlled by Lee Yeo-ju, or because he was close to Min Yoon-gi, he believes what Lee Yeo-ju says, whom Min Yoon-gi likes.

Then it would be better to explain it in a more concise manner.

What, I found out that Lime is a great woman?

한예화

If I stay here, I might die. Kang Dada, Lattear, they're all trying to kill the people Kim Taehyung likes or the people Jeon Jungkook likes, right?

Ah. They said they liked me. No, come to your senses. Han Ye-hwa! I don't know anything!

한예화

And Park Jimin, don't try to hit the person who attacks me. I came here to study, not to fight.

전정국

what?

한예화

Shh.

Yeah, heaven and earth know you didn't come to Utopia to study. So please shut up.

I raised my finger to my lips, trying to look as serious and teacher-like as possible. I'm a professional. I'm Han Ye-hwa, who cares about the safety of others.

한예화

So, I don't want to be in the middle of a fight. Actually, I'm Korean, so I find this whole exchange of magic really uncomfortable and I hate it.

김석진

…yes.

한예화

So don't stop me from going out.

김석진

huh.

I stood up. Jeon Jungkook followed me. "Wow, that was good. You spoke very well! As Han Yehwa, you were no exception!"

As I was about to leave Fluvern's shelter, where the scent of flowers was beginning to waft, a question suddenly occurred to me. So, what is Kim Seokjin's ability?

He's new, so I thought he couldn't be incompetent, right? With that thought in mind, I looked back.

한예화

seokjin kim.

김석진

why.

Kim Seokjin's body was slowly fading. Rather than disappearing, he was turning gray. His face, though distorted, was still handsome, but his features were becoming blurred, each and every one of his features becoming dull.

What, what? The ability to disappear? Is it possible to have something like that?!

I reached out to grab Kim Seokjin's arm, wondering if he was running away, but Jeon Jungkook stopped me. His veiny arm trembled.

전정국

no.

한예화

Oh, please give me the object.

전정국

It's not disappearing.

I held my breath for a moment. Kim Seokjin, who was slowly fading away.

엑스트라

A parable? What are you doing here?

Became an extra.

For a moment, my legs seemed glued to the floor, then I grabbed Jeon Jungkook's arm tightly. This time, the wound on my sole was touching the mirror.

Where on earth did Kim Seokjin disappear to? Why, how did he disappear? I kept racking my brain, wondering.

No, the reason Kang Dada stopped me was because she was afraid Kim Seokjin would disappear? Oh my god…

한예화

Was that your true love?

전정국

True love.

한예화

… … There is something more than love. Anyway.

After thinking for a while, I reached out, wondering when else would I use a con character like this? Hmm. Maybe not? Do you use it often? I feel a renewed sense of guilt.

한예화

hey.

Jeon Jungkook looks into my eyes without saying a word.

한예화

Kim Seokjin, do you know where he is now?

전정국

doesn't exist.

한예화

… …Is he dead? No way.

전정국

He's not dead.

I guess I left this world… … If I could go back to Korea, that would be great, but what if I just disappeared?

I slumped down and hugged my knees. I pretended to be confused and troubled, but I actually had a feeling why it had disappeared. Kim Seokjin probably heard I'd written about this place and wanted to know the story.

So, I asked Jesus to bring me some paper.

It's obvious why he didn't die but became an extra. His purpose was gone. He had no resentment toward me, no resentment toward Lee Yeo-ju, no hatred toward Kang Dada, and he knew why he came to Utopia.

Then why can't I go out? Am I being punished or something? What's so wrong with writing a little apology?

전정국

What are you talking about?

한예화

Huh? What.

전정국

That's what I wrote here.

I briefly pondered how to explain my magic school to her, then tried to lie while thinking as little as possible.

한예화

Oh, that's right, this is a magic school.

한예화

There's a novel similar to this one. Why is it called "Magic School with You" sold at the market?

전정국

I haven't seen it.

Oh, do you read books?

한예화

Anyway, that's what they're selling at Silen, and the person who wrote that novel is an aunt I know! Oh, oh. They caught me for that.

전정국

Silen.

한예화

Yeah! No, I heard Kim Seok-jin was a fan of that novel? Ugh, I didn't know that either, but I heard that's true.

Jeon Jungkook's expression was as indifferent as usual, but somehow, his tightly shut mouth seemed to distrust me. A pang of conscience pricked me, and I turned my head this way and that. Ah, the facilities here are nice. Oh! A high-end facility.

Heh heh... ... Oh. Maybe I shouldn't have written the ice-breaking article? It's not something I should regret now, when I can't go back.

I sat there, staring blankly at the mirror. Actually, it wasn't so much that I was absentminded as that I had a lot on my mind. Come to think of it, if I were in a world of ice, I'd probably just go back when my purpose was gone, right?

Oh no. Sister Yehwa must be studying hard there… … Her purpose is so clear. Damn it.

As I was caught up in these endless thoughts, I felt myself being pulled up. My toes barely touched the floor.

한예화

Whoa whoa whoa! Whoa, you startled me, you punk!

전정국

Surprised?

한예화

No, why are you suddenly grabbing someone who is sitting still by the collar and yelling at them?

전정국

I called you, but you didn't wake up. Han Ye-hwa.

At the sound of his name, his relaxed body flew towards Jeon Jungkook once more. His limbs stiffened, and the feeling of being suspended in mid-air felt somehow comforting.

한예화

Hey, Colonel Schonega has arrived~. What do you want to say?

전정국

let's go.

On Glass Island, they don't teach basic Korean, or rather, basic common language? What is it?

한예화

Please give me the object.

전정국

Purpose? None.

한예화

yes?

전정국

No purpose. Let's go.

He'd climbed up without a purpose, and when he opened his eyes, he was on the rooftop, the perfect vantage point for the sunset. Beyond the fence, he saw Reim and the Ripple students entering the greenhouse.

But, if we do this, wouldn't Jeon Jungkook be skipping class too? But didn't he at least study properly in class?

전정국

uh.

한예화

… You've been through a lot, haven't you? But you didn't promise not to read my mind.

전정국

hmm.

Jeon Jungkook clears his throat for no reason, then walks toward the bench in the distance. His pink hair recedes beneath the soft crimson backdrop and the blue clouds.

I've always thought about it, but those shoulders look best in the sunset. Maybe I should write a book about Jeon Jungkook here too? If I publish it, it'll become Silen's history.

I slowly followed Jeon Jungkook while thinking about how to compose the cover in my head.

By the way, it looks like he's talking to someone.

전정국

Why are you here?

김남준

You don't always have to be in that room.

김남준

You know how frustrating it is to be out of the heroine's sight.