Chapter 5

Kwon I-young was an Esper.

One with telekinesis.

Hee-beom’s expression stiffened.

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He twisted his wrist, trying to free himself.

“Let go.”

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“No.”

I-young tightened his grip, his fingers digging in.

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Hee-beom’s fingertips turned pale from the pressure—

As if I-young was intent on keeping them attached forever.

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However—

Despite the aggressive effort, his strength was shockingly weak.

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Like a small animal trying to hold on.

In the end, I-young couldn’t overpower Hee-beom’s broad hands.

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Finally, their hands separated.

Hee-beom shook out his tingling fingers, staring at I-young.

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I-young, looking frustrated, glared at him.

Once again, Hee-beom was reminded—

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I-young’s physique and physical strength were nothing like an S-Class Esper’s.

Despite his telekinesis, he couldn’t even overpower a normal person.

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Aren’t Espers supposed to lift buildings and punch through walls with ease?

Then why was I-young like this?

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Did he only have telekinesis?

Not that it mattered to Hee-beom.

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He shoved his hands into the pockets of his hoodie.

I-young stared longingly at them.

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“How did you get here?”

Hee-beom asked.

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“By car.”

I-young answered.

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Hee-beom exhaled, shaking his head like he was dealing with a headache.

“No. I mean, how did you even know I go to school here?”

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“I asked Director Jang.”

“…….”

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“I know everything. Joo Hee-beom. 24 years old. Third-year student in the Department of Energy and Resources Engineering at Korea University. Student ID number: 202210274. Today’s lecture is—”

“Enough.”

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Hee-beom turned his face away.

Jang Junho already knew about his part-time jobs.

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It was obvious he’d also know about his school.

What else did they know?

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His eyes darkened.

I-young leaned in and chattered on.

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“Director Jang told me that Korea University is the number one university in the country. That you have to be really smart to get in.”

“…….”

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“Are you that smart? Did you rank first in your class and all that? That’s so cool. You’re handsome and smart. My Guide is the best.”

I-young let out a bright laugh.

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There wasn’t a single trace of insincerity in his words—

He genuinely seemed proud of him.

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Hee-beom stared at him silently, then took a step back.

“So. Why are you here?”

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“I came to see you.”

“I’m asking—why did you come to see me?”

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“Oh, right. There was a reason. You’re so smart, Hee-beom!”

As if just remembering, I-young slapped his thigh.

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Then, with a flick of his wrist, he held up his palm—

And the floating bouquet gently landed in his hands.

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Was he going to stab him with it? Hit him with it?

Just as Hee-beom went on guard—

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I-young suddenly dropped to one knee.

Then, lifting the bouquet with both hands, he shouted:

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“Hee-beom-ah! Will you be my Guide?”

“…….”

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For a moment, his vision blurred.

His upper body tilted forward—

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His legs nearly gave out.

He almost collapsed in a pathetic heap.

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Because right now—

I-young was proposing.

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It wasn’t “Will you marry me?”

But it might as well have been.

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Because ten out of ten times, a Pair Guide and a Pair Esper—

Became exactly that.

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“Ugh…”

Covering his face with a hand, Hee-beom let out a faint groan.

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What the hell was this guy thinking?

Had he really planned to do this outside the school—

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In front of all those people?

It seemed absurd—

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But if it was I-young, he could definitely see it happening.

He could imagine it vividly—

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I-young floating around like a balloon, clutching a bouquet of roses.

“Hee-beom-ah?”

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And why did he say his name like that?

Not “Hee-beom.”

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But “Hibeom.”

It wasn’t that he had a short tongue—

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It was more like he just called him whatever he wanted.

As Hee-beom let out yet another sigh,

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I-young tilted the massive bouquet to the side and looked up at him.

“Aren’t you going to take the flowers?”

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“Why would I?”

“You have to take them to accept. That’s how it works in movies.”

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“That’s why—I’m not accepting. I already told you I’m not going to be a Guide.”

“Why not?”

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“Because I don’t want to.”

“That’s it? You’re just… not doing it because you don’t want to?”

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“Yes.”

“…….”

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I-young blinked slowly, standing frozen in place.

Then—

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He suddenly shot to his feet and threw the bouquet down violently.

Unlike before, the flowers didn’t float midair.

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Instead—

They crashed to the floor,

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Scattering red petals everywhere.

“…….”

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Hee-beom stared at the bouquet, which had been slammed upside down into the ground.

Just then—

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I-young grabbed his arm.

More precisely—

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He grabbed the fabric of his sleeve.

The stark contrast between I-young’s pale, pristine hands and Hee-beom’s black hoodie was too much.

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“Then what about me?”

“What?”

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“What about me? I’ve waited for you my whole life.”

“…….”

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Hee-beom’s brow furrowed.

He had no idea what I-young was talking about.

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Waited for him?

It sounded romantic—

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But Hee-beom was not the type to find it romantic at all.

“Shi…”

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Hee-beom’s expression remained indifferent, but I-young gritted his teeth.

His temples tensed, then relaxed.

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His breathing was irregular, and then—

He began scratching his face with the tips of his nails.

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Scratch, scratch—

It made a sound like scrubbing laundry on a washboard.

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His pale skin quickly turned red.

Hee-beom’s brows furrowed.

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Was he going to hurt himself?

Was he about to tear off his own skin?

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Just as Hee-beom thought this—

The flushed skin returned to its original pale shade instantly.

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There wasn’t a single mark left behind.

It was like magic.

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As Hee-beom stared at it, unable to look away—

I-young tugged at the hem of his hoodie.

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“Just… just once. Hug me. I went into a Gate this morning. I’m in pain. Okay?”

“…….”

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Hee-beom’s gaze immediately scanned I-young’s body.

Looking for an injury.

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But—

He looked fine.

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Not a single wound.

It pissed Hee-beom off, thinking it was just a lame excuse.

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But then—

I-young’s face suddenly settled into quiet stillness.

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“Hee-beom-ah.”

“…….”

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“Please.”

His voice was low and calm.

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His gaze was fixed on Hee-beom.

And for some reason—

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He looked so… pitiful.

That bright, polished skin now seemed pale and lifeless.

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“…….”

Even so, Hee-beom didn’t move.

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He simply stared at I-young’s almost teary expression.

Then—

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Bzzz.

The pocket of his hoodie vibrated.

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Hee-beom pulled out his phone.

[Teacher, aren’t you coming today?]

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A message from his tutoring student had arrived.

Hee-beom glanced at the time displayed at the top of his phone screen.

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Two minutes until the lesson.

Normally, he always arrived five minutes early.

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But even if he left right now, even by taxi, he wouldn’t make it on time.

His jaw tightened.

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He couldn’t be late.

He couldn’t afford to lose this job.

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He had worked too hard to get this tutoring gig.

“I have to go.”

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He pried I-young’s hands off his arm.

I-young’s eyebrows dipped slightly as he asked,

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“W-where are you going?”

“To—”

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Hee-beom stopped mid-sentence.

There was no need to tell I-young where he was going.

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“It’s none of your business. Just leave.”

Without hesitation, Hee-beom turned his back on him.

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As he opened the door, he paused for a second.

What if I-young broke it again?

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But thankfully—

I-young did nothing.

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He simply stood there, watching Hee-beom’s retreating figure.

Letting out a short breath of relief, Hee-beom left the classroom.

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Then, he sprinted down the hallway, which had grown darker in the meantime.

Back in the now-empty classroom—

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I-young stood alone.

Before long—

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Through the window, torn rose petals began to swirl in the air.

 

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