This is the new grim reaper, Seung-Kwan Boo!
11. Enough time to erase the past
홍지수
"Kim Yeo-ju is in Seoul, can you come?"
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부승관
"...If my older sister Yeoju is there, I should go."
부승관
"My older sister Yeoju is in Seoul. I can't help but go. I'll go. I'll call you when I get to Seoul."
The phone suddenly hung up, and Seungkwan hurriedly packed his things. Without a carrier, he stuffed his belongings into a large bag, grabbed his phone and wallet, and hurriedly left the house. His parents were in Seoul, and he'd assumed someone would sell the house later, so he'd left without a plan.
홍지수
"Where are you now?"
부승관
"I'm waiting for the plane."
홍지수
"It's really unnecessarily fast..."
부승관
"I'm getting on a plane now, I'll hang up."
Seung-kwan rose from his chair and headed toward the boarding area. Sitting on his seat, he texted Ji-soo. "I'm on my way to Seoul right now, so please send me the address." As soon as Seung-kwan sent the message, the number 1 disappeared. Ji-soo, who had already sent the address, immediately replied to Seung-kwan.
홍지수
'Are you really coming?'
부승관
'I said I was on my way now?'
홍지수
'Kim Yeo-ju has no intention of meeting you anyway.'
홍지수
'It was just a grim reaper I saw in a dream.'
부승관
'I know, but I'm going because I want to see you.'
Seeing that Jisoo didn't respond to Seungkwan's words, Seungkwan took out his phone and put it in his bag. He must have been very tired, because he fell asleep the moment he closed his eyes.
홍지수
"Hey Choi Seung-cheol, I heard Boo Seung-kwan is coming now?"
최승철
"What? What about his house?"
홍지수
"I don't know, I guess I have money. I gave you my address, though..."
최승철
"We gave Yoon Jung-han a house, but Boo Seung-kwan has abandoned his own house. So he has no place to stay right now..."
김여주
"A monk...a coffin?"
최승철
"Huh? Huh..."
김여주
"That... that... grim reaper?"
홍지수
"Yeah, he originally lived in Jeju Island and came here after staying there."
김여주
"You said you didn't have a home?"
홍지수
"That's the problem. If you come, there's no place to stay."
김여주
"Wouldn't it be okay if you stayed at my house?"
최승철
"What? He's human now, not a grim reaper. You never know what he might do to you."
김여주
"I don't think Seungkwan would do that..."
이 대리
"Manager Kim! Help me with this!"
김여주
"Yes, sir!"
홍지수
"Just a minute, let's talk."
김여주
"why?"
최승철
"Boo Seung-kwan is human now, and an adult male."
김여주
"Sir Seungcheol, are you dissatisfied with Seungkwan right now?"
최승철
"No, I was just looking for a house because I thought you might be uncomfortable..."
김여주
"I'll just take you. We're not going to be sharing a room anyway, right?"
최승철
"Yeah, it's hard to find a place right now. If it's inconvenient, let me know. I'll find a place for you."
김여주
"Yes, sir, you work too!"
최승철
"Call me manager!"
부승관
"...This is Seoul..."
Seung-gwan, who had been wandering around the large, multi-story buildings, repeatedly checking the address, finally found the SVT company in the distance, relieved to finally find it. He walked toward SVT, then glanced at the information display and spoke.
부승관
"excuse me..."
안내디스크 직원
"Oh, what brings you here?"
부승관
"I came to look for that Hong Ji-soo..."
Seung-kwan's childish smile, trailing off, made the employee's heart flutter. The employee, thrilled by Seung-kwan's presence, belatedly checked the index on the computer and called the sales department.
안내디스크 직원
"There is a customer here looking for Manager Hong Ji-soo."
최승철
"Oh, I see you're here. Manager Hong Ji-soo is out of the office. Could you please just direct me to the sales department?"
안내디스크 직원
"Yes, sir, I understand."
최승철
"take care-"
The call ended, and the employee smiled at Seung-kwan. "Take the elevator to the third floor. The sales department will be on your left. Just head that way."
직원
"Oh, who are you..."
홍지수
"Oh, you're here. You're working. You're a customer."
최승철
"Oh, long time no see, Seungkwan Boo?"
부승관
"Brother! What have you been doing?"
최승철
"You've been working here, haven't you gotten lost?"
부승관
"I almost lost it, but I found it."
As soon as he saw Jisoo, Seungkwan ran to her and hugged her. He looked up at her and smiled. Seungchul opened the door at Jisoo's voice and came out. He saw Seungkwan and gave him a big smile and hug. It had been a long time since he saw Seungkwan, and he looked adorable.
홍지수
"And you have a house..."
부승관
"Oh, well, I have money so I can just stay at a hotel..."
김여주
"You can stay at my house!"
부승관
"Uh...? Are you okay, Unnie?"
김여주
"You said it because it was okay, right?"
부승관
"I'm so sorry..."
김여주
"It's okay. I'm going to live alone anyway... I have a spare room. You can stay there."
부승관
"Thank you, sis!"
Seung-kwan, beaming with gratitude, caught the attention of the female sales staff. Seung-chul noticed their gazes and dragged Seung-kwan into the manager's office, suggesting they talk in his room for a moment. Ji-soo and Yeo-ju were left standing there, embarrassed and speechless.
김여주
"Why did you suddenly... go?"
홍지수
"...I know?"
이 대리
"Madam! You know that guest who came earlier? Does he have a lover?"
While they were standing there awkwardly, the words of the agent who suddenly came in made Jisoo and Yeoju understand why Seungcheol had dragged Seunggwan away.
김여주
"Uh... I don't have a lover, but I heard you have someone you like?"
The heroine, who had managed to escape while observing Jisoo's expression, glanced at her again. Normally, Jisoo would nod in agreement, but today, she was flustered and surprised at the sight of her.
이 대리
"Ah... Still, can you introduce me?"
홍지수
"I don't know what your intentions are, but as you said earlier, there's someone you like. So, introducing them is impossible..."
이 대리
"Doesn't the ball go in just because there's a goalkeeper?"
홍지수
"Right now, there's no goalkeeper to block Seung-kwan's shots. And even if a goal is scored, the goalkeeper won't be replaced."
Jisoo, who had calmly accepted the agent's words, gestured for Yeoju to sit down. Yeoju sat down awkwardly and started working, silently looking at the computer.
이 대리
"No... Then give me your number!"
홍지수
"Seungkwan needs permission. How can you just give out someone's number? And that's just when we first met. Why don't you go and do some work?"
부승관
"Is this the manager's office?"
최승철
"Yeah, isn't it amazing?"
부승관
"I just find this company fascinating."
Seung-kwan, who had been looking around the manager's office, looked at Seung-chul and smiled. Seung-chul, who had maintained a blank expression with his bright smile, followed suit.
부승관
"But why did you bring Jisoo and Yeoju here instead of leaving them behind?"
최승철
"You are a guest, and above all..."
최승철
"I feel like girls are after you."
부승관
"...yes?"
최승철
"Can't you see? When you smile, all the girls look at you, except for the female lead."
부승관
"iced coffee..."
최승철
"You like Kim Yeo-ju, so be careful."
부승관
"What?"
최승철
"Oh my gosh, you idiot... Be careful, girls might hit on you."
부승관
"Yes! But bro! Do I have to stay at home from now on?"
최승철
"I need to find a job."
부승관
"I want to go here..."
최승철
"Let's interview new employees later."
부승관
"yes!"
최승철
"Oh, sit on the sofa over there and wait."
부승관
"Where are you going?"
최승철
"I'll go ask when they're hiring new employees."
부승관
"Have a nice day-"
회장 비서
"Come, Chairman, we have a guest."
SVT기업 회장
"Guest? What kind of guest are you..."
최승철
"Mr. Chairman, here I come."
SVT기업 회장
"...Choi Seung-cheol?"
최승철
"Please let me in."
SVT기업 회장
"Okay, come in."
Seungcheol opened the door and entered the chairman's office. The first thing he saw was the chairman's pale face. He seemed quite surprised to see Seungcheol, whom he had assumed was dead.
최승철
"Chairman, long time no see?"
최승철
"That's a lot too."
SVT기업 회장
"Hey, how did you get here?"
최승철
"I came here on foot, so why did I fly here?"
SVT기업 회장
"No, uh, why..."
최승철
"The chairman must have thought I was dead."
최승철
"That's right, I died. I went to the afterlife and worked as a grim reaper."
최승철
“But wasn’t it a long time ago that I died?”
최승철
"20 years... That's enough time for you to erase the past and succeed, right?"
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쿠우쿠
It's too late ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ And the next episode will show Seungcheol's past! How Seungcheol died! It'll be detailed! And probably after this story ends, there will be a side story about how Jeonghan, Jisoo, and Seungkwan died! I wonder if I can write them all...