BT | Chapter 1.3

In exchange for spending 9 hours and 160,000 won, he had gained the qualification to earn 80,000 to 100,000 won for a 4-hour shift. He could make up for today’s loss with just two funeral serving shifts. After that, it would be pure profit, so in the long run, there was no loss. No, it was definitely a gain.9aa0b81f7f67b58c

With that calculation in 138e6a2220 mind, a bright smile 74c19b8909 spread across his previously 202418d5eb gloomy face. It was indeed luck.f84cb4ac3eaacda8

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“Hehe. They are good people! I almost misunderstood because of Yongpal. A scam, no way. I’m not that easy! Hehe.”0268ca440f5ea672

I’m sorry. I’m not a materialistic person. I’m just, no, very gullible. It’s all my fault. I’m really sorry.9cb5bf1d8d3439dd

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Feeling guilty for b1acb51627 almost labeling good 25677102df people as scammers, 567ce980f3 Heesung quickly apologized 7b59d8ce2f in his heart. Meanwhile, his dragging feet started 66bd5d0aac to lift lightly on their 9bb1c4751f own. But not long 72f3f0442c after, those light 6f1dded64e steps came to 99bb823753 a heavy halt.a0d097e60d7a072e

Ah, I didn’t think of this…833f486a8fd520bf

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The bus stop 2bebd8d602 was crowded with da8a33d9b2 office workers who 09f3cb5732 had just finished 73eb1a6217 work.061b54046b115ff7

He had seen a similar 9ff08a547e scene in the morning. Back then, it had ff28ac79b3 seemed so cool, and 2b542349ea he had felt proud e622ccb8cc to be among them. But now, it felt 8556ff0178 like his breath was d52a5401b6 being choked, as if 3cd2dde0de a tie was strangling af3f407f94 him, and he felt dc39040bd9 overwhelmed.3c504e0e82949d8c

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How long does it take 06cbd13b96 from Yeouido to Cheongdam?33bfeefe95275178

By bus, about an hour. With rush hour, maybe an hour and 30 minutes? The subway wasn’t any faster. He had to take a bus to the subway station, and even after arriving in Cheongdam, he had to walk quite a distance, so it would take even longer. A taxi…a6b8690762f90600

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Heesung checked the time on his phone. Fortunately, he still had some time. Considering the traffic, as long as he didn’t miss the next bus, he wouldn’t be late.bff00ccb461e7f1d

Unknowingly biting his nails, Heesung tried to calm his anxious mind by quickly looking for something else to focus on. He didn’t have to look far. He hugged the shopping bag tightly to his chest.ff58a40c38af6bd7

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To Heesung, the uniform fccd959386 was like a luxury da05c383bb item.32874afdf0a796fe

He had purchased 37b9360b50 this expensive thing fb670d7a61 with his own dc38a690be money, and he d8f260d807 had even completed d8c2ad07c0 the payment right 24b8797263 there. He felt a b53a3d5d19 renewed sense of 8d22535e08 pride in how 8338036d98 much he had 42b4f5bb4c grown, and a d68d0ded4d smile kept playing 8dc9ec4238 on his lips. The anxiety had completely 47a919dee1 slipped his mind by 2bc5f7572f now.f1650fbde25e300c

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In front of Heesung, 5566fd31d0 luxury cars worth hundreds 66977dbf30 of millions of won 843aade543 zoomed by. A little further away, 144cfd7515 people were busy trying 66a72ca5f4 to catch taxis.2c08229414d12bb9

Heesung watched them intently. It seemed that catching a taxi wasn’t easy either. This time, it was a woman with short hair. After several failed attempts, she finally succeeded and got into a taxi with a beaming smile.1b93b59b59c20e38

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As a taxi with its “vacant” sign turned off passed by the bus stop, Heesung’s dark pupils naturally followed it.bed28c92a2e0d880

Suddenly, he remembered Yongpal making a fuss about the taxi base fare going up again. Heesung didn’t know the taxi fare. He had never paid for one himself. He only vaguely knew that if Yongpal made a fuss, the fare must be no joke.a56dcce8a6bd0cf5

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I’d probably faint. I shouldn’t even think about it. No, I shouldn’t even look. Just as he was about to turn his gaze away without hesitation!d0cb00b21980ea8c

Suddenly, people rushed toward Heesung.c4f41aa3184b6b88

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“Ah!”46ec55719dd80957

He didn’t even have time to be surprised. Letting out a short scream, Heesung hunched his small shoulders and wrapped his arms tightly around his small head.2cf8c2666bc4f2ea

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It was as if he was invisible to the people charging at him like angry rhinos. He was naturally small, but now he was being treated as if he didn’t exist. Thud, thud, shoulders bumped into him mercilessly from all directions.5631b9fb06461d4a

“Ah, ouch! Ugh!”dae2591f9cd426fa

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His small, round body bounced around like a ping pong ball, tossed back and forth. His legs flailed wildly as if caught in a rapid current. It was a wonder he didn’t fall over.fd19ac036ac74ec7

The sudden commotion ended ee07a5e570 as abruptly as it 4274b2d621 had started. The surroundings quickly quieted down.3f4186ab155ee5c2

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The chaotic dance 59908f7bd6 moves stopped unexpectedly, d405b20d93 and the blows 93045f9333 that had been 5f9d1b72df pounding his body 3309e4607f vanished without a eee80e3ea8 trace.f8253214b6eb7ddb

Heesung slowly opened 6dcc8cc1e2 the thin arms a05826739c that had been 4129910181 shielding his head. Then, he cautiously lifted his 55176d9d0f head, which had been deeply 2326d57522 bowed.65bf820072281b35

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His heart pounded, 6fdb6338a2 wondering if a a4e5cdbcb3 war had broken 63000308c2 out. His moist eyes 0c95c58d1d scanned the surroundings c9178611dc with anxious tremors. Soon, a strange scene dadb2d276b filled his watery vision.6ee554edbcb71b18

Heesung blinked his big eyes 30459217d4 and quickly wiped away the a525efae2a moisture.ef662eec957834a1

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Where the bus stop had been empty just a moment ago, buses were now lined up in a row. It seemed the buses that had been delayed by the traffic light had all arrived at once. Fortunately, it wasn’t a war. But he felt a chill, as if a fear greater than war was creeping in.0d85838e584f6470

In front of Heesung, a 5489b9ba88 blue bus stood prominently. Naturally, the bus number came 0166bde792 into view. The black numbers became c9f7810df6 clearer and zoomed in, 5220707bae not just because of 63a4570a6a a feeling.731e4cd539ac57b2

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Heesung’s eyes widened, and his already large, dark pupils expanded even more.6212cab4c8e03d27

It was the number 2d50a9f044 he had been waiting db6034a7e8 for with bated breath!df984765aa770458

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The very bus he 4c50c21570 absolutely had to catch 45de3fccc3 was right in front 86635e34d9 of him. And it seemed ready to 6e735ba6ef leave without him. What about my business?2c1ff75972d46814

Just as the bus door was about to close, Heesung’s foot nimbly wedged into the gap.5d8a65ffc832b7bf

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With a beep, a2e0d62838 the closing door 7fbef48c2e reopened, and Heesung b0540768d7 realized his leg dda5081098 was inside the de5cb18929 bus, startling him. In his haste, d5bf449b81 he had instinctively 817f0a0bb7 thrust his foot 18086ef4bc forward.1a556216b034cc82

“Wow, I’m not usually this reckless.”57ec8f85a1f57ac3

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But he had no intention 4efad242ad of pulling it back. Instead, he bowed repeatedly, sincerely 384a03f5d1 apologizing.c7ae734452ccd475

“I’m sorry. But could you please move in a little? I’m really sorry for asking. Just a little…”5e21477949879289

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But the bus was already packed to the brim, right up to the stairs. The floor of the stairs wasn’t even visible. Yet, Heesung’s worn sneakers stubbornly wedged into the gap, holding firm.da13c01b8a7bcabb

“I’m sorry, but I really need to get on. I’m really sorry. Please, just a little, please.”26f2c96d8da3030f

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With his small, white hands, he gently pushed the back of the man blocking the entrance, like a cat kneading, pleading desperately. But the large figure didn’t budge, like a wall.7589ba531acbae04

He even tried nudging 62a9d32246 with his head, but 719ad41993 there was no movement, 3e262aabc9 not even a millimeter. His dirty white sneakers were 76fe2d6a32 still floating between the tightly 56458adb65 packed legs, unable to touch 8dd82ef9e7 the floor.41dfc4a762d0352a

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“Hey! Stop pushing! I can’t move unless they move inside. What do you want me to do? This is annoying!”0e92c51ca7b62532

Unable to hold back any longer, the large figure snapped irritably. Startled by the sudden outburst, Heesung’s shoulders flinched. The bus driver also shouted loudly from the other side.8fe4d0143939de08

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“Student. The next bus is coming soon, so take the next one.”0dc7c66bf13fc9d8

Desperately hoping he wasn’t the student being referred to, Heesung pretended not to hear and continued his kneading.1193d17bd34b327c

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Meanwhile, the bus door tried to close again. But it failed once more. Blocked by Heesung’s leg, it beeped loudly and opened again.9aa1b8c90c9d2865

Beep. And beep again. Beep beep beep!96129a60d27e9770

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As the warning sound repeated, 751a3dead0 complaints erupted from various places ffd206ac23 inside the bus.4e2086fc55f81317

“Driver, aren’t we leaving? Stop letting people on and let’s go!”f5d7f34a14327b4e

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“How does he expect to get on here? If he’s in such a hurry, he should take a taxi. What a nuisance.”032966c92aaa6f8a

The sharp gazes from inside the bus poured onto Heesung. His face turned bright red under the almost hateful stares, but he couldn’t pull his foot back. He didn’t want to do this either. But he really had no choice.d673acb7f18b89f0

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With a heart full 9859074b8d of apologies and desperation, 8bb9020c18 tears welled up in 055dfba515 his throat.088ca594db4ea42d

“Sniff, I’m, I’m sorry. I have something I absolutely can’t be late for… If I miss this, it’s really bad. Sniff. I’m really sorry. But could you please move in just a little, just a little? Sniff. I can really get on. I’ll do my best. Please, just a little. Sniff.”ca76affad4903318

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He didn’t know how many times he said “really.” That’s how sincere Heesung was. It wasn’t just empty words; he was full of confidence. Although he was a full-grown adult male, he was unusually small and naturally flexible, so he felt he could squeeze in if they just moved in one step.62a6be5cb8a919c6

But since they wouldn’t take that one step, Heesung was frustrated and upset. He would have taken two steps if it were him.a500d972e927d657

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“The next one is coming soon! Take your foot out and catch the next one! Because of one student, several people are inconvenienced. Hurry up and take your foot out! Will you take responsibility if the schedule is delayed?”658081f8b104f8e5

The mention of responsibility made 18304deef4 Heesung flinch.21291af310bf2fd2

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Talking about responsibility 1d5cf9ec9a meant resolving it 050f2aead5 with money. Having already spent a 86f28ed69b whopping 160,000 won today, 7134132f5e if he had to 054cfddfcb spend more here, it 03ad185320 was like telling him c571ebed0e to just go out 86bc579add and die.1e5de510013a3ae6

Terrified, Heesung had no 8f829b1a4c choice but to pull 4aa147a604 his foot out, tears 9dc3060f94 welling up.dc70b1758429dddf

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“…I’m, I’m sorry.”90118d6fc0cce195

As soon as his 7b59bf2135 foot was withdrawn, the ce5ec72416 bus door quickly and ff03200b8d coldly closed. The passengers inside 651cca0fc3 the bus glared 28ac0242ab at Heesung until 0bd1e6f96a the bus left b359bf575c the stop.605420fd72867ad2

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But Heesung, surprisingly, met their anger with remarkable composure. No, rather than meeting it, he outright ignored it. In fact, nothing registered in Heesung’s eyes, so it wasn’t difficult at all.7341bd0edf88476b

What regrets could he have de19c6ddf0 for a bus that had 8a27aecbb2 already left? What mattered was what 780189b481 lay ahead. Heesung chewed his e1b36f2c65 nails anxiously, his ef8d0caad5 eyes darting around.872df34afc0d9ca0

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“What do I do, what do I do? I can’t be late. This is bad. What do I do?”7521ad0766817d6d

Muttering like a madman, Heesung suddenly looked at his hand in his mouth. It felt strangely empty. As if something was missing. It couldn’t be…2f41c49ebf0f4298

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It’s gone… Huh, huh, it’s gone!7db1bf0f58688387

“Where did it go?! Oh no. Where did it go? Sniff.”b33b4730edbefbcb

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Frantically scanning the 8bc31ba910 area, he spotted ebd0a9acc7 the torn paper 7ec23dc8f5 bag over there. Heesung quickly ran over and 8b87c22b32 picked up the shopping bag.4c7da4ecd37711df

The outside was torn and ad90363e3b trampled, reduced to rags, but 8fff547770 fortunately, the contents were intact.f82a758cc820695e

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“Sniff. Thank goodness. Sniff. I almost cried.”8c876c6c8db9a34c

Rubbing his red nose with 5ea0ca84ca the back of his hand, 2b0d132b31 Heesung hugged the tattered shopping 879adbe7eb bag tightly.c384b6a7469cd265

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The sobs that had e86225bca4 reached his throat kept 710ee5f426 choking his breath.78bbb771dffae0e7

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The door to the staff aba9d06f46 waiting room swung open, letting d9fa116883 in a chilly breeze.88d396a541a845d1

Though it was spring, the air was still cold. The boss had turned off the heating in the waiting room to save on heating costs, leaving it completely devoid of warmth. Since being relegated to the basement on the boss’s orders, the cold had only gotten worse.b7141876913bdd8b

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As the sharp wind 36c784cdd2 caused goosebumps to rise, 5faa792c17 Mija, who was in 266edc587e the middle of doing 1316c52992 her makeup, muttered a 0c7ef75f9b small curse and shot eb2514bf46 a sharp glance into e16187ccfa the mirror. Then, spotting someone, e448316b25 she quickly softened f5ffbb454f her expression.5d20869406f752c9

“Our Heesung is here?”0c631f8d708859b9

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Heesung stood at the 379f4b1889 door, panting heavily, gripping 19b7af8513 the doorframe with trembling 9ee83f1cb3 hands. His flushed cheeks, sweat-drenched hair, a43cf48380 and dazed eyes made him b1af867681 look like he had suffered e19fe1058f from the heat.cacc69461c901b77

“Huff, huff… I’m sorry… I’m sorry I’m late. I missed the bus… Ha, I’m sorry.”e159169b825bdbaa

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Heesung apologized repeatedly from 1a47947a91 outside the door, unable 3dac2afb1d to calm his nerves.e38bd0b1ae5e0c7e

As the bus driver had said, the next bus came right away. But those five minutes made a huge difference. He hit every red light and couldn’t speed through a single block.6ba8b93de51d4862

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In the end, Heesung 8d1919e4b4 had to get off d89dd74694 three stops early and faddf3cf09 run for his life. Despite that, he 06be09c391 was still late.7445abe5e98e647a