You might regret it
01
That night.
One night, when everyone is deeply asleep, Haedam cannot sleep, relying on the small light in his room.
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...Since he's going to die anyway, I hope he stays in pain for the rest of his life.
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As much as that person hurt me.
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So much so that Woohee was abandoned.
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then...
After much thought, Haedam arrived at a lakeside not far from his house.
It may seem like shallow water, but it's actually incredibly deep.
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...there's no other way to make you suffer so much.
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Maybe I'll get married without kicking Woohee out.
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I am young and don't know what love feels like, but I do know one thing.
'You did nothing wrong.'
with a plop_!!
Yeah. It's not your fault you chose Woohee.
It was wrong of you to come to me after choosing Woohee.
I hope you are miserable for the rest of your life.
I don't know much about feelings like love because I'm young.
But I know one thing.
When I die, I will miss you so much in the afterlife.
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...Ugh!
When he opened his eyes, Haedam was lying on the beach right in front of the sandy beach.
Haedam looked around, feeling unfamiliar and having to decide if this was the afterlife.
The area around where Haedam woke up was full of tall, shiny buildings lined up one after another, and everyone walking near the beach looked at Haedam strangely.
Knock knock knock knock!
???
Are you okay?
A man suddenly came running and spoke to Haedam. Haedam's eyes widened, realizing that this was not the afterlife.
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...Why, I...can't even die as I please...
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...yes?
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By the way, what is your name? What year is it?
김태형
... First of all, my name is Kim Taehyung. It is currently 2024.
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yes?!
2024? Where I was, it was definitely 1402. So, over 600 years have passed?
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By any chance, Your Majesty, do you know where this place is?
김태형
... Yes? Of course you know, right? This is the Republic of Korea.
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...Daehan, Republic of Korea... The place I was in was definitely Joseon...
김태형
Ha... Let's not do this here. I'm the type of person who can't stand to be seen, and it'll be bad if I catch a cold.
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...eh?... Yes...
Haedam is led somewhere by Taehyung's hand without even having time to think.
Rattling, bang!
김태형
Come in. I know you might not be happy coming to another man's house, but I'm a good person. I can't pass up someone as difficult as you.
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... Oh, yes.
김태형
Where did you live? Why did you jump into the sea?
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... I, I live in Joseon. It's not South Korea... Where the hell am I?
김태형
Joseon? Is that the Joseon that appears in history books?
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Jo, you know Joseon, young master?!
김태형
I keep saying "young master, young master"... I feel like a child again.
김태형
Joseon was destroyed. It wasn't like I was some kind of time returner...
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I'm the eldest daughter of the 38th generation descendant of the Joseon Dynasty! I jumped into this with such determination, yet instead of getting revenge, I was brought back to life...
김태형
...Okay, I get it. Let's wash up first.
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...What, what are you saying? Men and women are in the same space, and you want us to use the bathroom!?
김태형
... No, if you go inside the room over there, there's a bathroom. The doors are all closed and I won't even go in!
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...How can I trust you, Do-ryung? Seeing how easily you let me into my house...
김태형
No ulterior motives. If you're worried, I'll be upstairs.
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...what if you're upstairs and suddenly come down and slam the door open?
김태형
Well then, um... should I go upstairs to wash up too?
Taehyung suddenly realized something. This woman probably knew what that meant.
However, contrary to Taehyung's expectations, Haedam's answer was innocent.
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Oh! That's a good idea. Let's wash up and meet again...
김태형
Ha... that side really...
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yes?
김태형
No, no. I'll give you the tools you need for washing. If there's anything you don't know, just tell me.
Taehyung placed the bathroom supplies he had prepared in the closet behind Haedam's back onto Haedam's hand before they all fell out.
Haedam asked questions, listing a few of them.
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What is this garlic net-like thing?
김태형
That's called a shower towel. You soak a shower towel in water, put soap or something on it, and it creates bubbles, which you use to wipe your body.
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Ah... then, what about this?
김태형
That's a toothbrush... used to brush your teeth. If you look there, it says toothpaste, used to brush your teeth... uh, so... a salt substitute?
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Ah... I understand. Finally, what do these two bottles do?
김태형
One is shampoo, and the other is treatment. Wet your hair, then squeeze some shampoo into your palm. Once it starts lathering, you can wash your hair. The treatment is meant to soften your hair. After rinsing the shampoo, slightly squeeze out the excess water, and then use the treatment.
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Oh, I see. I'll give it a try!
김태형
Yeah, I'm going to wash up too...
해담
Yes. See you later!
Taehyung and Haedam each went their separate ways. Taehyung seemed exhausted from explaining things to Haedam, while Haedam muttered, as if she were fascinated by new things.