Your Majesty, I love you.
[Whicham] Obsession, Psycho
이대휘
Woojin hyung! Come hang out with me after you finish today!
박우진
Oh, right. Now that the exams are over, shall we go for a long time?
Dae-hwi and I have been friends since the old days, closer than anyone else. We knew everything about each other, and we were just close. He was always there, acting cute, so I just thought of him as a cute little brother.
이대휘
Uhm, hyung, can't you just play with me...? Why do you only play with your friends...
박우진
Huh? Well, we're in the same class. You shouldn't be here either. Go hang out with your friends.
이대휘
… You like those people better than me. You wish I could go, right?
His once bright face darkened in an instant, and his voice lowered. Dae-hwi sometimes acted like this. It was hard to tell whether it was frustration or obsession. Did I do something wrong?
박우진
Yah... Daehwi is the best. Why is that so obvious?
이대휘
Really, I like it the most…? No matter what I do?
박우진
Of course. Who wouldn't like such a cute kid?
I should've understood what he meant by "no matter what I do." I never imagined that one word would lead to such a big issue. I thought Dae-hwi would just sullenly complain like he always did.
이대휘
… First, I need to get rid of those annoying guys.
Before he left, he muttered something like this. I figured it was just a passing remark, and let it slide. Honestly, who would have thought someone like him would do something so dire? And a close friend, at that.
이대휘
Hey, bro, the movie was really fun today! It was a horror movie, but it was just my style. I liked that killer.
박우진
Uh... Wait a minute, I got a call.
이대휘
…Who are you? Are you my friend again?
박우진
Just a friend. Oh, should I go there now?
When someone called me urgently, I waved to Dae-hwi and ran over. I thought he was upset because he didn't even wave, but I figured he'd understand.
이대휘
The voice on the phone earlier… Class 1, Grade 3, Number 17…?
I memorized the voice I'd heard, even mumbling its name. Then I thought about which of the knives I had at home would be the best. Should I give it a try after so long?
이대휘
It's okay, I'm just trying to get rid of a few people next to my brother.
이대휘
Woojin, why did you leave me yesterday? I'm really upset.
박우진
Something came up with that friend... Sorry, I won't do that again.
“Hey, Park Woojin! Call the store now?”
박우진
Store? Then, do you want to go with Daehwi?
이대휘
Yeah, just go, hyung. See you later!
I thought he was annoying me, and sure enough, it was the same voice as yesterday. It was him. He was the one I was going to kill. When I turned around, I smiled, the corners of my mouth slightly raised. "Yeah, why are you doing that, my brother?"
이대휘
Excuse me, sir. Can I see you after you're done? I have something to ask you.
“Uh, can I come outside?”
I smiled brightly and spoke to her. Without any suspicion, like a child who knew nothing. She came to me on her own. She whispered a secret location no one knew about and then smiled.
이대휘
Oh right, senior, you have to come alone. This is something only seniors can see.
박우진
What are you two doing without me? Daehwi, you tell me later!
이대휘
Ooooh, you'll find out soon enough.
As usual, I winked and said I'd see her later. The thought of this school about to erupt in chaos made me smile. It'd be so much fun, right?
“Oh… there’s a place like this in our neighborhood? When is Daehwi coming?”
He called me to a place that looked like a ghost might appear at any moment, but he never showed up. I waited for about five minutes, and then he finally showed up. He was wearing his school uniform and had a bright smile, just like when we met earlier.
이대휘
Hey, you really came? Senior, this is cool.
He approached me, one step at a time, holding about three knives. He seemed to be twirling them around, trying to decide which one to use. At that moment, all I could think about was running away. "Park Woojin," I tried to find him on my phone, but—
“Ahhh…! S-save me…!!”
이대휘
Where are you going, senior? If you're with Woojin hyung, shouldn't you do this much?
I knew this kid wasn't normal. He was jealous, and he seemed different from other kids. That was Lee Dae-hwi.
“Please, just spare my life… just spare my life, please…”
이대휘
It's okay. I'll kill you cleanly. Is that okay?
“Oh, no, please…!”
After that, there was no more conversation. He died without a scream, and blood splattered everywhere. It's hard to believe a high school student could do something like this. If people knew, they'd probably be speechless.
이대휘
Ahem, what should we do with the body…
Actually, I'm wearing gloves and brand-name shoes, so they probably won't find me. I guess it's okay to just leave. What can I do if they find out? I wasn't really worried in the first place.
이대휘
Then I should go see Woojin hyung - who else is my hyung with?
What happens when obsession and psychopathy combine? Probably, everyone around Woojin right now would be in danger. If things go well, even Park Woojin might be in danger?
이대휘
I wonder if my brother is here… It’s one of the places I go to often.
I usually text him wherever I go, so I knew everything about Park Woojin. As expected, he was with a woman. Oh, this time it wasn't a man, but a woman. I quickly approached him and grabbed his shoulder.
이대휘
Hey, brother! See you here? What have you been doing?
“What…who is that person, Woojin?”
박우진
Just a little friend. How did he know I was here?
Who is that person…? Am I just a younger sibling I know? We've been together for years, and to you, that's all I am? For you, I killed someone with my own hands, so why don't you look at me?
이대휘
…Hyung, why aren’t you with me? What are you two doing?
박우진
Daehwi, please go this time. We'll see each other tomorrow.
이대휘
Why… why are you telling me to go? Is it him or me? Why are you telling me to go?
I wanted to grab the knife I had right then, but he just said he'd see me later and left. More than feeling sad, I felt like something had been taken from me, and I couldn't understand. What was I lacking? Why?
이대휘
Bro, this time it'll pass, but next time it won't.
이대휘
I have to make it mine… Park Woojin is mine alone, only I can touch it…
As I walked, muttering like this, people around me started muttering and cursing, saying I was crazy. Why are you all so scared? What did I do? I wanted to feel the thrill of killing again, like I did earlier.
박우진
Oh my... Ah, Lee Dae-hwi, wait a minute...!!
이대휘
…..
박우진
I'm sorry if I hurt you earlier... I'm just tired today. Dae-hwi, you're not crying, are you?
이대휘
Don't be with anyone else. Just be with me. Even if you die right now, stay by my side.
박우진
…Huh? Why are you suddenly like that? Why are you so obsessed these days…
이대휘
Well, you're mine, hyung. You should only listen to me. Why do you keep being with other people?
He stroked her hair and whispered, "My thing, it's so pretty. You should just listen to me like this, okay?"
박우진
Don't do it. You weren't like this before. Do you know you've been acting strange lately?
I glared, swatting away the hand I was stroking. "You're rebelling, aren't you? I thought you'd be a doll who would listen to me your whole life, but I guess not. I even killed someone for you."
이대휘
Well, then there's no need for it now. You took my time, so you can die too, right?
박우진
Lee Dae-hwi, stop it. Stop before I report you.
Even when I approach you with the most friendly smile, you avoid me? I love you. I do it because I love you, so is that wrong? Shouldn't I be grateful instead?
이대휘
Struggle, I'll come get you later...
I went to school as usual and sat down. Thinking about what Dae-hwi had done yesterday was horrifying. I'd turned off my phone, worried he might text or call, but out of curiosity, I turned it on.
박우진
… Crazy, why is Lee Dae-hwi like this?
There were dozens of calls and hundreds of texts. I was so scared I immediately turned off my phone. What if something really happened? More importantly, why did Dae-hwi end up like this?
“Kim 00 isn’t coming this time? What’s wrong? Are you sick?”
“If you were sick, you would have called. I guess you were just late.”
박우진
Where did he go again… He’s late again, making people anxious.
I thought he'd be here soon, but he didn't show up even after first and second periods. I couldn't figure out what was going on because he didn't answer my phone. He's not the type of person to disappear like this, but was it Dae-hwi yesterday...?
박우진
No, even if Lee Dae-hwi is acting strange these days, that's not true.
“They say he’s missing…? He didn’t even come home yesterday. Did he run away or something?”
박우진
Hey, what's he running away from home for? Shut up, that's not going to happen.
When he didn't come home after lunchtime, I started to get worried and suspicious. Come to think of it, I hadn't heard from him since I met Dae-hwi yesterday. He seemed fine until then.
박우진
I'll have to ask after school. I hope I'm not mistaken...
“What the heck, there’s an article here…? Isn’t that him? Crazy, murder at nineteen?”
박우진
Huh…? What does that mean? Not missing, but murdered…
The shock left me speechless. The bright kid I'd only known yesterday was dead. And it was my best friend who'd been murdered.
박우진
Lee Dae-hwi... He did it. It was definitely because of Lee Dae-hwi...!!
Without even a moment to shed a tear, he slammed the classroom door shut and stormed out. This wasn't a misunderstanding. It was definitely Lee Dae-hwi.
박우진
Hey, Lee Dae-hwi!! Stop for a second…
이대휘
Wow- Hyung, you don't read my texts... but you still came to see me? I'm so touched.
The dilated pupils, the occasional laugh, even the expression on his face—everything seemed different. And the bloody knife in one hand. The words I wanted to say were lost, and I couldn't do anything.
이대휘
Hey, hyung… let’s play a fun game together. You love me, right?
박우진
Shit, get out of here. I can't hang out with a psycho who kills people. You're the one who killed my friend, right?
이대휘
Hmm, my brother swore at me...? He's more precious to me than I am. I could stand it until yesterday, but I can't stand it now.
He covered my mouth tightly with a handkerchief and told me to sleep well and wake up. I don't remember anything after that, and I don't know what happened.
이대휘
Isn't it pretty, my doll? I wish it would just stay quiet like that.
When I opened my eyes, I saw him caressing my body with blood-stained hands. I had expected it. I'd be locked up, dead, or murdered. This was from a close friend I'd trusted for years.
박우진
Ugh… Please stop, Daehwi…
이대휘
Why is our doll crying…? Then you want to kill it even more…
When I continued to resist, this time he actually pointed a knife at me. He looked at me with a look that threatened to kill me if I struggled one more time, and I could only shed tears of fear.
이대휘
I thought you liked me the most, but you didn't... So now you're something I don't need.
이대휘
So, why don't you just die? It'll hurt a little!
박우진
Oh, no, I love you too…! D, Dae-hwi is the best of course…
이대휘
Ooooh, right! But I don't need you anymore, hyung. Sorry, but I feel better when I kill dolls that don't help me.
이대휘
So just let me feel joy today, okay?
He held the knife to his body and laughed maniacally. It was a laugh I'd never seen before in my life. Hearing that, I knew. My life was over. I closed my eyes, as if in anticipation.
이대휘
Why close your eyes - it's not fun...
Now it was time for me to slowly die in his hands. Before I died, I whispered, "Farewell, my doll."
“I killed you because I loved you.”
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