레드벨벳 평행 우주
27화. 탈출구는 없다
(THE OTHER WORLD)
It's been more than a month since Seulgi and her counterpart switched places.
And it's been more than a month since Bae Ju Hyun lost contact with Seulgi.
She's been looking for her everywhere... Not having a clue about her whereabouts.
Simultaneously, Seulgi from the other world never managed to find Bae Ju Hyun.
Though she spent these days adapting to changes. Just like how her counterpart does.
Wandering around, Seulgi couldn't help but notice a familiar face.
Seulgi
Could that be her?
Seulgi follows her around, trying to confirm it one more time.
Just like everybody else in the Kingdom of Sera, she never got a glimpse of Irene to begin with.
She only saw the queen's face through Joy's stolen paintings from the palace.
Seulgi
Why is she wearing those glasses? It makes it hard to recognize her.
Seulgi
Should I just ask her about her name?
Seulgi
Or would that be disadvantageous for me?
Seulgi
Whatever. Asking won't hurt, I guess.
Not knowing that her counterpart and Ju Hyun are related, Seulgi walks towards her.
But suddenly stopped as she realizes something.
Seulgi
Wait... what if she says she is. Do I kill her right away then?
She attempts to go on with her idea, but stops for the second time.
Seulgi
No... I--- I can't do that. I'll be hunted down if I'd kill her in this world carelessly.
She was sent to the other world in a haste. As a result, she wasn't able to ask on how to go back, since her original path disappeared.
Seulgi
Damn it... I can't believe I came here without any idea on how to go back. Now I have to find out before I get to kill her if ever.
Accepting her own stupidity, she proceeds to where Ju Hyun is.
She doesn't have any idea on how to approach her, she just stared until Ju Hyun got intimidated.
Seulgi
Hey... Can I a---
Ju Hyun
Seulgi...
Ju Hyun mentioning her name caught her off guard.
She had no idea they were acquainted in that world.
Seulgi
Y-you know me?
Ju Hyun
Where have you been all this time?
Seulgi
How ... how do you know my name?
Aren't you being too harsh on me?
Seulgi
W-what?
Ju Hyun
You'd suddenly disappear for more than a month... and now pretend like you don't know me.
Seulgi
Well... I...
Seulgi is dumbfounded. She couldn't say a word so she decided to just go on with her plan.
Seulgi
You... I mean... You're Irene right?
Ju Hyun
Irene? Who's that?
Seulgi
You're not?
Ju Hyun
Of course I'm not. What are you talking about---
Seulgi
What about a sister then? Do you have a sister who looks exactly like you?
Ju Hyun
What are you saying? I only have one sister... Seungwan.
Ju Hyun
And she looks nothing like me... Are you drunk?
Seulgi
H-huh?
Ju Hyun
AAAHH! I get it now!
Seulgi
Get what?
Ju Hyun
This whole time... You've been gone for psychiatric treatment!
Ju Hyun
Why didn't I think of that... This whole time I thought you went abroad or something. Why didn't you tell me?
Seulgi
Uhh... Y-yeah. You're right.
Ju Hyun
It was for your depression all along. Thank goodness.
Ju Hyun
So... Are you okay now? I mean... Do you not worry much these days?
Seulgi
I... I'm fine... I guess?
Ju Hyun suddenly raised her palm.
Ju Hyun
Why are you flinching?
Seulgi
Ahh... You suddenly raised your palm, I thought you were going to hit me.
Ju Hyun
I'd love to. After you left without a word, I was too stressed. I'm even suffering from a stiff neck!
Seulgi
Should I apologise?
Ju Hyun
Nope. It was for you own good. I'm fine with that.
Ju Hyun
Now follow me...
Ju Hyun drags Seulgi to a resting station nearby.
She takes a seat right away, resting her head on the wall
Seulgi
What am I supposed to do here?
Ju Hyun
Nothing. Just stay there and watch over me for a while...
Seulgi
Watch over you? Do you even know what I came here for?
Ju Hyun
Yeah... I know... You came for me, didn't you?
Seulgi
Y-you know?
Ju Hyun
Of course I do. I know you missed me a lot. And I did miss you too... but let's talk later. I'm really tired.
