There is one constellation
_Episode 1_The First
It's been a week since I came here.
During that week, I did some basic research on the children's residence, family relationships, etc.
Even though I couldn't forget that memory for a year, my memory had its limits.
And first, I went to see Jihoon. Jihoon was coming home from school.
김재환 (19)
"Jihoon"
박지훈 (18)
"Huh? Hyung!"
Jihoon runs towards me. I look at him and smile happily.
Was this... his own room?
김재환 (19)
"What happened that I couldn't answer the phone?"
박지훈 (18)
"Oh, that's..."
I had already done my preliminary research, and since his number was already saved in my phone, I called Jihoon with peace of mind...
I didn't receive it.
That too, as many as 5.
I looked at Ji-Hoon, who was flustered.
Looking at Jihoon, something suddenly occurred to me.
Ji-hoon has deep wounds and minor cuts all over his body. Bruises, even lacerations. Occasionally, cigarette burn marks are visible.
And I expected it.
Hey... you've been getting screwed since a while ago.
박지훈 (18)
"I couldn't see it because my phone was broken!"
Jihoon smiles brightly.
He must have known better than anyone that he had been suffering since a while ago... but he smiled so brightly, so he really seemed to be indifferent.
Yeah... That's why we were even more careful with Jihoon.
Not knowing how much that would poison Jihoon.
김재환 (19)
" ..yeah, you didn't fall?"
Are you okay now? Are you not in pain? Since when? Why didn't you tell me? Aren't you tired?
When I see you, I want to...
There are so many things I wanted to ask... so many stories I wanted to tell...
It's like my mouth is locked and I can't speak.
박지훈 (18)
" ... What kind of girl am I! I didn't fall!"
Broadly—how much heart is torn within such a joyful, clear smile. Ji-hoon's smile is filled with bitter memories.
Probably... something I can't even imagine,
Endless darkness.
And the sight of you smiling brightly, trying to hide the darkness.
I used to feel better whenever I saw Jihoon's smile... but now...
It looks infinitely precarious.
김재환 (19)
"Is school worth going to?"
박지훈 (18)
"Oh... of course! But I still miss my hyungs."
He paused. The moment he saw Ji-hoon's hardened face, his heart ached. He was already such a delicate child...
How did you end up with such a difficult expression?
As expected... we should have been here.
김재환 (19)
"Well, are you in touch with Dae-Hwi?"
I briefly tried to change the subject. It still stirred up painful memories, and changing them seemed impossible.
I wanted to make Jihoon feel comfortable for a moment, so I brought up Daehwi.
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이대휘 (18)
" ... brother? "
김재환 (19)
"Dae-hwi, "
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박지훈 (18)
"..Dae-hwi, I dropped out of school."
김재환 (19)
" .. what? "
When I suddenly heard the news of Dae-hwi's resignation, I was so shocked that I couldn't control my facial expression.
Daehwi dropped out?
박지훈 (18)
"I don't know why I dropped out."
김재환 (19)
" .. Okay, thanks for now."
I said goodbye to Jihoon and picked up my phone.
I turned on my phone, looked for Dae-hwi's number, and called him.
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Why didn't I think of that? Dae-hwi...
Daehwi is in the world I designed.
이대휘 (18)
"..hyung?..are you really hyung?"
김재환 (19)
"Yeah... Daehwi."
Dae-hwi running towards me. Since then... I saw Dae-hwi's face for the first time, and suddenly a corner of my heart tingled.
This guy is running just like Jihoon..
Maybe it's because they're the same age, but their expressions of affection are similar.
이대휘 (18)
"Brother... That's a relief."
As Dae-hwi exhaled in relief, emotions welled up within him.
Barely holding back the tears that were about to fall, I opened my mouth and asked Dae-hwi.
김재환 (19)
"..Why did you drop out of school?"
The news of Dae-hwi's resignation that I heard from Ji-hoon.
이대휘 (18)
"Because of my parents... that's what it is, you know..."
Daehwi's parents, as expected... People don't change overnight. How come nothing has changed since then, Daehwi's parents?
If you say Daehwi is a pure and clean person... Daehwi's parents are the complete opposite.
김재환 (19)
" are you okay? "
이대휘 (18)
"I don't know, well."
..As expected, this is the same.
Dae-hwi never speaks. I don't know if he believes me or not. That's why I'm scared.
Daehwi is like a bomb that could explode anytime, anywhere, or in any way.
김재환 (19)
"Okay, that's fine.. Daehwi, have you been in touch with Jinyoung lately?"
이대휘 (18)
"Yes, of course."
Exactly... Jinyoung and Ui-geon... were from different schools.
Oh, this time, Guanlin also transferred to that school, right?
Please... I hope it doesn't happen like that time.
김재환 (19)
"Jinyoung, do you go to school?"
이대휘 (18)
"Um... I don't know either. Jinyoung keeps in touch with me, but... he always goes out alone."
The word 'alone' that Dae-hwi emphasized was stuck in my ears and I couldn't get it out.
Yeah, Jinyoung was alone, right? I'd like to hear more about Jinyoung from Daehwi, but...
Let's stop here for today. Jinyoung needs to take it slow.
김재환 (19)
"I see... Then, I'll go now."
I bet Jinyoung heard what you said too.. I guess I should go now.
이대휘 (18)
"Yes, bro."
Daehwi too... is just like Jihoon. But the difference is... he can't trust anyone?
김재환 (19)
"I feel sorry for you-"
It's so sad.
Now, I'm only 18 years old.
He's at an age where he can rely on others, but he's a kid who hides and conceals everything in a way that doesn't suit his age.