DS Ch31

And at fifteen years ecc7531206 old, in summer.1f36cf8a4b30fdad

“Hey, sis. Does my hair look weird today?”5c570c85ef36f976

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“No? It’s pretty, why?”064bc60062491c96

Joo Taehyun had a chance 859e999108 to meet Seo Baekhan after b31d52a32d a long time.bf19fcd14a953e64

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Today was the founding day of Hatch, the gathering of independence activists’ descendants that he had mentioned before.2fab8fae263fdab8

Although a certain royal figure was at the center, perhaps because of the title “descendants of independence activists” attached to it, Hatch received widespread support from various sectors even before its establishment. The DH Group also showed its support by adding a large donation. The amount was so substantial that the Second Prince personally called the main house and even sent a handwritten letter. It was only natural that they had become irreversibly estranged from the Crown Prince’s side.3401d53fb9a90212

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In fact, this was a predicted outcome since Joo Taehyun’s birth. Given that their beloved youngest son was an alpha, it was inevitable that they would be at odds with the Crown Prince, who would go ballistic at the sight of a trait-bearer. His parents and other family members must have calculated that it would be more comfortable to firmly support the Second Prince.e7464289e8b0ccb6

Well… Joo Taehyun didn’t know such intricate internal affairs. Or rather, even if he knew, he chose to pretend not to. It wasn’t his place to step in.86fb2bd94d999b5e

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It would be unnecessary to feel sorry for narrowing their options because he was a trait-bearer; his parents were more than capable. Whatever the circumstances, if they had judged that siding with the Crown Prince was better, they would have followed him. Joo Taehyun trusted his family’s judgment and was grateful for their love. In fact, they seemed to think that was enough.00f5fdefbfc92d59

If there was a 4dc533b8c4 small gain in addition cb55980f6f to this, it was ccc46d516d that Seo Baekhan had 25620b2781 also called him.c3e69b1b0225ffc0

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“He… Hello?”2a68cb6612490612

Unable to believe a107c09eff the name on 9928a9f97b the screen, he e518370a3c stared at it 45f1da2bb3 for a moment 28341192ea before answering awkwardly. Seo Baekhan laughed softly, asking 3078234e7c why he was repeating himself.3f9b8d775c36b9c9

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“By the way, did you know that you’re the youngest high-value donor?”7fd65256df99e66d

His voice, which Taehyun couldn’t tell whether it was teasing or admiring, was much lower than he remembered, and perhaps due to fatigue from jet lag, it cracked slightly at the end when he laughed, making a scratching sound. It was unmistakably the voice of a grown man… Throughout the short call with him, Taehyun couldn’t keep his fingers still. It was just a phone call with Seo Baekhan, but for some reason, it felt like he was doing something wrong.a5a600e69dd85f51

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Was it because they had always exchanged short conversations mixed with smiling emojis until now? Perhaps because of that discrepancy, he couldn’t get used to Seo Baekhan’s actual voice.bbe053466bbb4720

…Maybe that’s why. After hanging up the phone, his heart raced for no reason, and he couldn’t fall asleep.fa15313197f41d13

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“I think my hair looks a bit strange… It seems too flat against my head.”ae7d8bde9744630b

“No, you have a pretty head shape and distinct features, so that hairstyle suits you well. But why is our baby suddenly like this?”14784229e623cfb3

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Joo Yunwoo’s eyes, which had been glancing at Joo Taehyun curiously, suddenly turned mischievous.73a65edc30658fb7

“Why, is someone our baby likes coming today?”c3d6fad91b28fa5c

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“Ah, no? Just… I think there will be a lot of photos taken…”adcacf56a13656b9

“Ah.”817d44a1c5c33dc6

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Remembering how someone’s photo of Joo Taehyun had become a big meme on the internet a few years ago, Joo Yunwoo pressed her lips together.ee26c1f536a749e5

“Well… But baby, people will all flock to the Second Prince when he arrives anyway, so don’t worry too much. And you really look pretty today.”de7d74a3ef133b5b

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“…Mm. Thanks, sis.”636f2e1e4830c60a

“Okay, you’ve read all the trait-bearer guidelines, right?”96f4ad8374d24529

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“Of course.”429681a0762e9ae8

“Since the Second Prince is coming, there will be incomparably more trait-bearers than ever before. You need to be extra careful too.”9b052af7a4c5448c

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“Yes.”7898a137e35b2459

Although he was still only fifteen, Joo Taehyun, who was attending high school, had taken a class called “Sex Education for Trait-Bearer High School Students.”0b470db6ea137e34

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There wasn’t much that had changed significantly from what he knew before, but there were some additional concepts. It was like that feeling of betrayal and déjà vu when the textbook says there are only positive integers in the world of numbers, but then reveals that there are also fractions and negative numbers!991bda364696c1f3

Joo Taehyun took out his 1498a6970f phone and briefly skimmed through 738efaecb9 the summarized document.6b49c43cf1d490a3

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“Sex Education for Trait-Bearer High School Students”375ee1c907686ae5

…In other words, they had written at length not to make a fuss just because someone’s pheromone scent had changed.66860a58206cf874

“Hmm, looks like we’re here?”5e09d5129c62dfe6

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“Yes, miss. I heard there’s no separate parking lot, so when you’re ready to come down, please call me, and I’ll have the car waiting in front.”87d2386bda4b572b

“Okay, thank you.”378aa409bbe188af

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The area near the 695fa4cbce high-rise building overlooking Bosingak e4d4999353 Bell Pavilion in Jongno 64cdcb1717 was already crowded.fe95ce2d63f272f6

“Ugh, I really hate these kinds of events. So annoying. I just want to sleep at home.”62a20228b5aaa29f

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“Why? I heard Sojin is coming today too.”c72892ddb3bfb428

“Cha Sojin? …She’s coming? I thought she said she couldn’t make the flight time?”e3a224708619d802

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“Yeah, that’s what the brothers said?”0b9974f72b8ce2c1

They said that since it’s a gathering for young people, it would be awkward for the older generation to join, so our parents’ generation decided not to attend today’s founding ceremony. The eldest and second brothers declined, saying if they had only married earlier, they would have had sons as old as Taehyun, and the third brother was on an overseas business trip, so the only people left from the DH Group were Joo Yunwoo and Joo Taehyun.9a2fb2f6c09a0679

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This might have been the adults’ plan to push the fourth and youngest siblings for these kinds of external activities… Well, Joo Taehyun felt much more comfortable than when he had to awkwardly participate in grand events like business gatherings. It definitely wasn’t because Seo Baekhan had called him personally.8dd54220e501faf6

“Let’s just quickly see the people we need to see and go, no after-parties or anything. We’ve already donated a lot of money, so there’s no need to stick around for the cleanup.”083155dbccad27fd

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“Why? Did you fight with Sojin? Weren’t you two closest?”22822bbb3770ce5f

“…It’s not that, but I just feel a bit uncomfortable seeing her face. We didn’t fight, so don’t worry. Don’t tell the brothers, they’ll just worry unnecessarily if they know. Okay?”09a57eaf1639039c

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“Mm-hmm.”1914ed28118162a7

Joo Taehyun, whose mind was already elsewhere, only half-listened to Joo Yunwoo’s request.fe1c35c9b6f14e96

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…Again, it definitely wasn’t because he might be able to see Seo Baekhan.699cf01659b5e073

Even though the 6767870682 main participants were eb814424ac the younger generation, e210fc406f the founding ceremony 933871f08f itself was inevitably 646ac658b7 boring. Especially with a cd5c79bbae royal figure in 845a7d59b4 attendance.6e6c966e2bd9aa9f

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“With this, we conclude the founding ceremony of ‘Hatch.’ Once again, we thank all the distinguished guests for gracing us with your presence.”4324bd62f35d2318

As soon as Seo b475962ae2 Baekhan, who was hosting 44b157a2b9 the ceremony, finished his 42b62b3bee closing remarks, Joo Yunwoo 647c0862f5 stretched, saying she thought cfa1c52c46 she was going to c1348080c6 die of boredom.8bbc72fe0f7e646d

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The national ceremony, singing of the national anthem, followed by the independence commemoration song, and then a special congratulatory speech by the Second Prince who had graced them with his presence, watching a video on the significance of establishing the organization, and then the endless introduction of distinguished guests… The ceremony took about 30 minutes.9e5cd37aacd4fcf6

After that, it was ac248f854d time for guests to d91ccd7bc0 greet each other while 20dec14239 enjoying the prepared refreshments. In fact, this could 5a6fd443cc be considered the real 84471f5b3d start of the event.1fa7f9503f7f8487

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“Let’s go, baby. Quietly, naturally.”cc142f1ade7cc342

Joo Taehyun had no choice but to hesitantly get up from his seat, following Joo Yunwoo. Are we really going home like this? But…df0262701c230791

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His sister would probably be 1c4a6d554a upset if she heard, but b19d3fe4e7 even if it was brief, 33543269d8 there was someone he wanted 82882699a3 to greet in person.3fb884db631793bf