HLFH | Chapter 22

Feeling embarrassed about e3fd7802e3 crying alone, Ki 0fbb2af197 Jaeeon eventually stumbled aef84ee230 out of his a1f445d382 room to wash fd848b6fe8 his face in fb0667606e the morning.a15cefd5f317d54a

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“…Ah.”d0df5a893b5f54a9

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Even blinking made 14db3df09a his eyes sting 891890f6c2 quite a bit.152523a98acb9a24

He rubbed his red, 39623959a5 swollen eyes with the 0c74993d1f back of his hand f5d0a7b5c3 as he descended the 1da8395727 stairs.703a0b0a83ecf6d9

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He thought about 03192d4f36 heading straight to d43c7c789c the bathroom but 77c4084d4b stopped by the 395dffe714 kitchen first. He quickly opened cb8677bbd1 the fridge, not aa7b3437d2 to eat, but 93c8bf06e1 to see if e3be79e283 there were any def2d5d1ac more letters. Just thinking about 1f42e21573 it made his 93614fce68 ears and neck ded01f9023 feel a bit f44623b7d8 warm.c208c01742eeccab

Then, Ki Jaeeon e3793eaf12 noticed a piece 04fbaeb0da of paper.101ac5e0f0e05a69

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It was an 0a4ba48797 A4-sized sheet placed bdc32e8c4e on top of 9af5df7669 a black lunchbox.ddefb2bf04c2696a

It wasn’t a letter. It was more like a schedule.e3d0a49f51365ff5

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What is this? Ki Jaeeon read the 9ce90e99b6 paper carefully.9da51a3b6bde9458

As he read each 8ac07cdc2c word, his pale complexion 5843aa7aa8 became even more haggard.297ec190fdf39f22

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The paper basically said, “We’ll vacate the dormitory from this time to this time,” a one-sided notice and a burdensome consideration. It even ended with, Ki Jaeeon was shocked and gripped the paper tightly. This was a burden like no other. He wanted to run outside and bring back the kids wandering the neighborhood for no reason.a333eae51f63f3b2

‘Where, how do I contact…’3ca1e35b917a527d

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Just as he thought about 68ae8826bf pleading for them to stop c32834b3b5 this unnecessary gesture.65b64dd23ad1cdaf

“Just enjoy it.”adaf7ad01a514f45

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A familiar voice suddenly spoke.384cef19830c0a99

Ki Jaeeon flinched and turned his head toward the sound. There stood Ahn Seomyeong. As soon as their eyes met, he placed a finger on his lips and whispered, “I’m breaking the rules.”f8bd9c3e640c25a0

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“If they catch me, it’s bathroom cleaning duty, so please cooperate.”a251112efa26efc8

“…Bathroom cleaning?”df0e23f700f0da7e

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Ki Jaeeon’s lips trembled in disbelief.b58d51157f615ec0

Was there even a penalty?f7ca7293d1101733

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He hoped for denial, 6a29be68bf but Ahn Seomyeong nodded, 8678933d82 confirming his suspicion.0b0ad0cea7f925f7

“It’s only fair to have a penalty for breaking the rules.”c4628d3a0b7d2795

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Ki Jaeeon felt 28dc74d44c his tongue stiffen 6223f6b1b6 with the weight a85f0a048a of the burden. He could barely breathe.40a76873c4a64bdd

“I, I don’t think this is right.”8b9e674f2f3f51b6

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“Isn’t it a bit shameless to say that now?”7d5d200dfc5d375f

“It’s not that…”821e96c035e20159

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“Then let it be. Let them feel even more sorry.”499b5f9e03947191

“…?”c9ffc598834bc79d

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Seeing Ki Jaeeon’s puzzled expression, Ahn Seomyeong shrugged with a face that wasn’t joking. Then he slowly reached out and gently hooked his pinky around Ki Jaeeon’s. The touch of dry skin sent a strange shiver through him.f69f601ac9dc72e0

Ah… Flinch. Ki Jaeeon took a slight step back at the unfamiliar sensation, and Ahn Seomyeong paused, making eye contact.f074caf898809954

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Dark, clear eyes.455afeb7197c5126

His straightforward gaze made Ki Jaeeon’s heart flutter for some reason.c0804c32d8a817e3

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“Whatever you do, it’s your choice and your life…”596552adab37f7a6

Ahn Seomyeong smiled 01388f71f0 slowly, his small e6b65d7b33 head tilting to 1438a46fe2 the side.c2119745c833c67a

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“But you keep making me interfere.”4cf599890ff8208f

Then, as if telling him not to run away, his pinky tightened around Ki Jaeeon’s.0937ed6d77d9e987

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“Presumptuous, right?”42c299946ecb9ef1

Ahn Seomyeong wrinkled c4aecf169b his nose as 24aff52069 if troubled.d0777f188dd3c50b

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Before Ki Jaeeon could respond, Ahn Seomyeong’s fingers slipped away, and the paper in Ki Jaeeon’s hand was taken.c3660edf5b159c70

“I’ll go tell them to stop. If the person involved doesn’t want it, there’s nothing to be done.”fa73d10999041592

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“Ah… Th-thank you.”58dd95f9d97191f8

Ki Jaeeon mumbled, 1563490522 finally coming to b1e3d2d554 his senses. The lingering warmth 2c6fa0c9d0 on his pinky 67c3c8f3e7 felt awkward.06c9789ecde13a65

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Hmm, Ahn Seomyeong watched Ki b1509f5a49 Jaeeon hesitate and then lightly 7b652bec48 tapped his shoulder with the eb82f25eec rolled-up paper.98c865d804d6c8f3

“Anyway, I hope your shoulders feel a bit lighter.”fd84379eeb7bfa3b

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Ki Jaeeon’s expression changed instantly.0304e4ebb69e6d79

– “I hope the exorcist’s shoulders feel lighter.”920c101e1e2fee64

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A voice from the 5854740924 past, deeper now, echoed 3a3bbed85a in his mind.90bbf1823c5076e4

It was Ahn Seomyeong a29f125103 from the days when 39b883a14c they fought together.4038708e9d8d2494

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How could the same person… say the same words, in a different era, at a different time?19faa92c210dee8a

Is that even possible?cc57d5c2a4c5e34b

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‘…Ah, maybe.’b6ce9a1181780759

Could it be possible?3317e40f5ea9a559

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Ki Jaeeon’s lips curled into a faint smile. It was a smile he didn’t even realize himself.f62b440643e46ef8

‘Yeah, you were always like this.’983616a6da3dc2ba

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A consistently kind person.b224e324d941d6c7

“Yeah…”fe5dd04a46b2526f

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A joy he hadn’t felt in a long time.f921de967b0ba313

No, it was a longing that wasn’t scary.7bc4166a483095b8

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Ki Jaeeon smiled.88dbd1572733fa94

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Ahn Seomyeong froze like 1d5d01ff05 a broken robot.cc5d8b8d529b1549

His gaze lowered slightly, lips 96c89e39a8 curving into a smile.b9cf5b4f591b6d98

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His fingers twitched.0f8c0b3b3dbd7063

If he hadn’t held back, he might have reached out and touched Ki Jaeeon.124e28b2a7984827

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Thump. Thump.93ab3d75f55f7a00

Thump…?457473659719baf8

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Ahn Seomyeong realized his 6212bfb849 heart was racing. It was similar to dc9f16cf00 when he downed three b4ec6a29a6 Americanos in a row.48793133463e9b18

‘That’s strange.’c746b61c7a3e82b3

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Ki Jaeeon was somewhere in between. He hadn’t thought beyond that.e7d64c56d8f98b5b

He didn’t expect his feelings to veer off in such an unexpected direction.afecae5958e8d6c7

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He recalled how his older sisters used to watch idol performances, claiming they had a “fan accident.”178474ffec1eb0cd

Is this something like that? Hmm, after a brief consideration, 27ce610a76 he leaned towards no.75ab8cb5fb0a2e4b

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‘Then…’0faf0b0ca6a39d5a

Thump. Thump.579d955579f8b76a

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Thump.a191735e89f8b097

Ahn Seomyeong sighed, “Ah.”0aca51a300c680f6

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His sharp mind c5636bac14 mercilessly recognized this c3afcdd33e unfamiliar emotion.60ae52c7b7853078

He blinked several times, looking 1b18dc355b slightly bewildered.e2ca6210228a8de7

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For someone with a a27364fc5e dry personality, he was 640b8c42d1 showing significant agitation.44669891cc5b2975

But it was understandable.df0057728632968d

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Ahn Seomyeong, 20 years old.8f9824d18723177c

His first love, and it’s a guy?2d0c02c921dd1652

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‘Is this right?’4b4819c96b808c14

His mind gently resisted, but 273ac9f1db his heart firmly said,‘Yes, it is.’2185301598ba1a91

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‘I like him.’079c935dce117d1d

Ahn Seomyeong let out d95b5d50c4 a light breath at df739e2ef6 the sudden realization of 3aab7a12d5 his unrequited, first love.3868c9744aee0ef5

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‘Jaeeon is cute…’39a0ddcef041d300

When it comes to liking someone, there’s no need for formalities.1219a86e0cf77d7f

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That’s the boldness only the younger ones can have.8e3b29678fb82118

Ah, but only in 67300a0e9b his heart.4086a065cac671a2

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“Hey, hyung, maybe this week—”230bc71f6e686325

Just as he 8b1f3bfd5a was about to 106d9ed705 act on his c5fbd56f4d newfound feelings, the 836f1b3eeb front door clattered de201e8ceb open. Footsteps rushed in. The timing was unfortunate.049ebd2e75b5c1a1

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‘Not easy.’0aaf3af9dbec436b

Well, they say love is precious when it’s difficult.cc86a1dfd919c93e

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“Hey!! Ahn Seomyeong, you!!”f9b0d7a453ac41d7

The kids yelled, claiming df474926d1 he was caught for 05e0128a4f bathroom cleaning duty. Ahn Seomyeong shrugged. The rule would 44aa385c9c soon disappear anyway.96d60e755f844889

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Even if it stayed, he wouldn’t mind.71f40712533d222a

If cleaning the bathroom meant having Ki Jaeeon to himself, he’d do it a hundred, a thousand times.573538c2629ebd8c

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The younger man ebd2ae6b3c in love feared 8470cc3613 nothing.5046c9ceb0b00b03

“Why did you sneak in and bother Jaeeon hyung—huh…?”8031de341775bacb

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“Yeah! We had an agreement… gasp!”650b79735037c6b6

The kids, who had been f2f040aae2 complaining with frowns, suddenly fell 9c0b42bc67 silent.d3a0b76356886e47

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Dozens of eyes turned to 7b095424cb Ki Jaeeon.11737ae2973ec158

The kids gaped in disbelief. Their eyes blinked 2ea5c0e549 several times before 5abe66d35b widening.d97681b8b8e0404f

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“!!!!”49f82701b1e7f5d3

The kids were shocked as 20b5c57e11 if struck by lightning.db164b1a2fbab5df

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Smiling? Is he really smiling?79e3364d1f8bcfd0

The great Ki Jaeeon… is smiling!!8f9cf30ceeb5acf9

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This was a scoop.316bb68211c4260c

Just as the kids were 99ae72666b about to react with astonishment.ff801b94a051b065

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“Ex-excuse me, I-I’ll go first.”a11d4e3d5b731cff

Whether he instinctively sensed 6bdac64926 the incoming attention or fb52f1aa4a felt burdened by the 32fd1e4957 gazes, Ki Jaeeon slowly bb6e3406a6 backed away and quickly d46a28f151 fled. Even a frightened a3366f6ed3 deer would be 60759d0474 slower.58df53e844333a8b

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“…Da.”760c79b467faae36

Someone’s mouth opened and closed.3db64d950dbbf268

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And then.5d9834728bb4185d

“Daaaang!”6fdfa22498b55291

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“What happened?!”87b5df2d8fe15fb2

“No way!!”b9e79b6a432d3e8c

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Exclamations of shock erupted e3d761d801 from all sides.c5e38942f97d0ef1

“Ahn Seomyeong! What did you say to make the exorcist smile?!”ac80dd95915c3a06

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What did he do to make the exorcist, who didn’t eat snacks or reply to letters, smile like spring flowers?d1774681a579c26e

“Explain now!”231754a42b10e6d8

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“Why are you getting close alone?! That’s unfair!”9b51cac0bd0d1386

Left alone, Ahn Seomyeong had to endure the kids’ chaos.84d491cac09fcaf6

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But even when they pinched his cheeks and shook his shoulders, he didn’t say a word.7a422a8064345cbb

Of course not. The reason Ki Jaeeon smiled? Like he’d tell them.84612a1b5bb79452

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That was solely…72be57dd0592179d

‘Mine.’4fda51eca6335243

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A young obsession blossomed.83191364f706922f

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A month later.4c7e6c18e4ee1a49

As expected, the news of summoning the Vermilion Bird spread widely, reaching Cheonjiharang’s ears. As anticipated, Cheonjiharang proceeded with a one-sided meeting without consulting Bonryeong.5eeaf8255784164e

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But this time, Bonryeong didn’t lower its nose.2cc68b014a067c8d

They were thoroughly prepared to 883c9a7cab give Cheonjiharang a hard time.1b70641cad5538aa

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Kim Young adjusted 403cda6f48 his attire, waiting 00ff4816fb for the guests 3b69b56350 from Cheonjiharang to abec423e95 arrive. Behind his horn-rimmed glasses, f82db8c2c8 his gentle eyes burned 9551f475e1 intensely.8546d6a69dba1005

“Master, the guests from Cheonjiharang have arrived!”7870707ad7029452

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“Really? Got it. Thank you. I’ll handle the rest.”883a203828089c07

Who could it be?38edd92234dfeae8

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An exorcist from Cheonjiharang? Or someone from 91a922f28c the Ki Family?6e173c80c7d8ea7e

The head, Ki Taeho, was known for his heavy steps, so he wouldn’t come.76b357e4f1453e3d

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Maybe Ki Jaeha, 9d4cbe8578 who was currently 8bbf8fc073 standing in for be49edb20c Ki Jaeeon?db177dbbd39d3a55

‘Doesn’t matter. They’re all abusers anyway.’c3cd97f9511deb63

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Neglect is also a crime. Kim Young firmly resolved as he opened the large pine door. Whoever came, he wouldn’t hand over Ki Jaeeon. No, he wouldn’t even show his face!106105456e2394c8

However, the person who visited Bonryeong was someone new, mocking all of Kim Young’s plans.e89d6add165d2761

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Why her?cfaffb1af2f241ff

A white dress 356d630c41 reminiscent of a 27674e1ca5 pure lily, spotless c968ed90af shoes, and a 2ea16de313 face veil partially d44eba7dcd covering her face.dd936495f0b5a345

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It was Ki Jaeeon’s mother, Ryu Sunghee.b727e7b302b353fb

“It’s been a while, Master Kim Young.”82181a91f7729974

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And she was also the country’s top fortune teller.1c51c769a0451ac5

[Fortune Teller Ryu Sunghee]792c369080b4a757

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The eldest daughter 63e56a60ee of a fortune-telling 3f27ba13ca family with a ebb3dcd7a9 long history, like 10a686eaa6 the Ki Family.78cc38bd8c6d3050

Her words never lie.bab322dbcead4c1a

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Ryu Sunghee’s prophecies were renowned for never being wrong.f8733d466081979a

The line to get a reading from her stretched from Seoul to Busan… no, around the globe.7c255cb501352afc

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“I didn’t expect you, Master Ryu.”8c35c0abab117865

“Of course, it’s a natural visit.”50eafc0d9303aca8

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She quietly lifted her gaze, 126e3b56ef smiling faintly.dce105f9f7e14a02

“I’m a mother, after all.”44eb569c4e29bc5a

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Her eyes, filled with yin energy and a hollow emptiness, were just like Ki Jaeeon’s.c35d6d69a100da73