PRT | Chapter 3.6

Why did he bring that? Feeling his heart stir, Heeseo 60c263dc81 tried to act nonchalant while 9523e155a0 handing over the phone. Seo Yigyeom looked db91db6484 down at him 85fbfa3059 indifferently, reaching out 8884694ad8 his hand. Their hands brushed as 6ddd70678f he took the phone.f5634d88415602fb

“What does he want to say? Whatever… It’s not like this is anything new.”26495386564de32a

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With clear signs of 31d764d8d4 annoyance, Seo Yigyeom glanced 0aa2a0530a at Heeseo while continuing f6600d72d4 the call.a0086cd8eb9a59b3

“I’ll handle it, so hang up.”29fe31ec72edd44f

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The call ended there. Clicking his tongue, he responded indifferently before hanging up. He handed the phone back to Heeseo with a comment, “Don’t just answer any call.”c154cce3eea4b281

“Are you close?”bc04305458ac647c

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“He keeps pretending we are.”73e56f4e5a094820

Thud. The person who put b260e7ddf9 the first-aid kit on 3d38eb70fd the table turned to 41c174e611 Heeseo. The slight nod towards the 925bcde6f2 sofa was both casual and a173712cb9 commanding.a57ca513370785fa

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“Since it contains everything you might need, treat yourself.”f24d809a9a7df2b9

“It’s not that bad of an injury… Thank you.”7da6ce425c356253

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“Where did you pick up such habits?”291b16fc66802152

Heeseo, who was awkwardly 5b1e943978 laughing, paused. His amber eyes f43c744107 looked at Seo 972b597e98 Yigyeom. Sitting on the sofa, c08a095e2d Seo Yigyeom crossed his d030194f71 legs. With a slight frown, 2805356026 he only smirked.c1a82e3579e8e160

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“Don’t just leave your wounds untreated.”0a57deaa9bcb9a46

“…”3fa34e9d6499c197

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“You should take better care of yourself.”0240e2f5a722878e

Heeseo, licking his lips, quietly went over to him. Under Seo Yigyeom’s watchful gaze, he took out the ointment. Opening the lid and applying it to the wound, his movements were oddly clumsy.9b49b695372511dc

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“Why.”13c8f762759689ce

He was bound to 0aab70af48 be caught by Seo ad6366e1c3 Yigyeom. Heeseo took a 70e73a1d0a breath and opened ec98077879 his mouth.196a934d3a1eb2ed

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“It might not be anything to you, but it is to me.”f68a87a380ea6093

Even a slight shift in 44d9edbbf5 gaze showed the lips that b21670217a had swelled from the kiss. The warmth and sensation feb52c94b0 were still vivid. Amidst all this, Seo e6e8c4e489 Yigyeom had even gone 291ae3b914 to get the first-aid 2d2a128176 kit. All those moments gathered into b26e23fa6d something big, overwhelming him. An indescribable emotion rose, making e42885aa2b his neck feel hot and e75ad8c670 his fingertips tingle.fb3e427f7097fc6c

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“You’re making a fuss.”fb1d537f0537c8e1

Seo Yigyeom murmured 8c846f8acc in the most 4843de1402 mundane tone, laughing a7013593b7 like a breath.d30cf111fc6166aa

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“Don’t overthink it.”bc184949e505c501

“…”b74c2098d34706d9

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“It’s nothing.”4e2f5395941293db

At his low, dismissive voice, Heeseo nodded silently. Yes. He didn’t forget to respond late. Despite his compliant affirmation, his hand gripping the ointment felt very heavy.bd5be04807ad532a

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Somehow, it felt 7f5ae4bb7e like there was ed91b2024b a hole in b96bb8ab66 his chest.54ff28c85502b0dc

* * *70a672619fab05f8

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The snow that 95f3bc298e had once covered dd7a5fdce7 everything was gone 8bdb1e603e without a trace. It had vanished as 7b48509c58 if it had never 38f1d7bb5a painted the land white. The only thing that had 76b113014c shared that moment was the 9f74ef684f winter wind shaking the bare f55eb6932e trees.bbb0204d3d67d1d5

Kim Heeseo’s gaze, which had reddened his cheeks, turned upward. His eyes caught sight of the fluttering trees, their image superimposed with a scene of pure white. Naturally, he recalled the place that had seemed so detached from reality, existing within that snowy landscape.1ebd8705e567086a

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In contrast to the 9b1fd4bcd6 fleeting traces in the da956f9974 sky, his memories grew b033c24350 clearer. The time he f76bec810a had spent alone dfd60047f5 with Seo Yigyeom fe7474b2fa filled his mind. Just three days; those 420b1bb2b4 moments, though brief, felt 4d833781dd extraordinarily large.fc6020cf938136a7

Bang!1f8c3ce95a1e015d

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“…Ah.”fbae23369dc2fb98

Heeseo, who had been staring 358319b0aa blankly, jolted, his shoulders trembling. The sudden honk of a 312f2c1aef car horn unpleasantly ripped through ea84933936 the silence. A cacophony of fad1c70fdd noises followed, overwhelming 8b45164cd6 him with fatigue 441ec2ac93 as he let 66abf6bc47 out a small 8d02f70a91 sigh.8f6a42368ad96093

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Winter in the city 2d031da972 was mostly like this. Moments far from tranquility formed d850d48871 the scene. The more it was so, b5e3853c15 the more he longed for e331078a0c the log cabin that stood aac5d1e68e tall. He thirsted for 810e56fffb the reality that cc28f62c2a felt dreamlike in 6ccd025351 its sweetness.97496c514f67085e

Suddenly, he found himself laughing. He hadn’t even caught a clue about the real culprit, had rolled in the snow with a headache, yet here he was, remembering it all so fondly. He couldn’t even fathom what Seo Yigyeom had given him to make it possible.ac5b5d5ed840df44

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“…”709032a55d3ab05a

With a self-deprecating smile, Heeseo 7f43f26359 stepped forward again. The cold wind seeped f4895578b8 deep into his bones, 98d1bc30e1 making him adjust his 5e6657e5e3 clothes to protect himself. Yet, the chill that e8e3d3fe6f had already set in 64485334e2 refused to leave, merely bd7b55be2d covering his skin with e192c29301 a cool sensation.581e093d0ca163f5

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Heeseo, sniffling, deliberately walked slowly. He endeavored to ignore the 2cd4f05e96 distant view of the headquarters a175e35ffb building, stepping forward amidst the c4d605fa36 bustling crowd in the noisy, faf5b50a54 crowded forest of buildings.223559d43a7f951c

This place, endlessly moving, was entirely gray. Everything that made up the space was dull and dry. The only thing that bore light was the brightly flashing electronic billboard. Heeseo’s gaze shifted from staring straight ahead.4df8dc1a4aa61118

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[<Esper Management Headquarters> Acknowledges Unstable Gate… “We will do our utmost to protect our citizens.”]8631866c160b9f80

Within it was a man who resembled Seo Yigyeom. With eyes gleaming like a snake, he had pulled his lips into a smile. To end the widespread anxiety… Heeseo, fixating his gaze, murmured along with the man’s words. At the end, an unsuppressed sneer crept into his voice. Lies. He was astonished by the audacity to so casually deceive everyone.34e543be83033224

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‘Such a spectacle, isn’t it?’a01daff68fedf620

The image of him reigning supreme with the Gate at his back was vivid. He wouldn’t change overnight. Heeseo looked at the man with eyes full of distrust, as if their gazes were locked.c8ad8b1b86e37667

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An inexplicable chill surged, prompting him to turn away when a news item caught his attention. It reported that the situation at the site of a devastating Gate incident had changed dramatically with Seo Yigyeom’s intervention. In his suit, he stood facing the Gate at the heart of the scene, as if he were its sole adversary.5f084c228e2233a3

Everyone would recognize it, wouldn’t they? How incredible Seo Yigyeom was.91190aea937bb944

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“…”e44f1adc063af3b1

…Just as he had done for Heeseo, had he extended his hand to others as if it were nothing?0de5537fb9aed0f9

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Even after the e71fc99db5 news passed, Heeseo 21d05cac4a watched the screen 07e7c0dc39 before finally moving dd136e4fec his feet. With each step, Seo 5f356ceae4 Yigyeom became clearer in da1e0cbea2 his mind. Back in Seoul, the man c6dde16bf6 had suddenly made his presence be80d62ef1 known amidst the busyness.7356c63a44b9ca1f

Heeseo, ruminating over 5dc0132438 Seo Yigyeom, took 9dca2f93ba out his phone 7368ff4187 and typed a 3edef44a51 message.8cda3801eac8a2c0

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[2:30 PM – I went to the hospital, and they said there’s nothing particularly wrong.]052239a3b48d4b5a

Seo Yigyeom didn’t overlook anything. He had made an appointment at a university hospital, prompting Heeseo to go. There, Heeseo underwent thorough examinations. Apart from tests that took time for results, there were no abnormalities. Meeting with a doctor specializing in Espers even felt somewhat awkward.94ff769a013b0bbd

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‘There will be limitations with the headquarters’ medical staff. If you feel anything unusual, come back anytime.’fd17b83dbc9eb3ae

‘Thank you.’aa24cf406038cf9c

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The doctor, who had met Seo Yigyeom, was kind. He treated Heeseo not as an Esper or by his rank but as a person, something Heeseo hadn’t experienced in a while, leading him to express his gratitude several times.55c27cd48aa8716e

[Thanks for your concern|]de388e3d3797000b

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The cursor blinked 4b0dd4aa0b at the end 690cc3f394 of the incomplete c1e86b6ea9 sentence. Heeseo hesitated, then d8be90259f deleted the entire 2b292dfcd5 sentence, even going fe52daf70b so far as 589cbc2a3c to black out 25200da28d the screen as 25e195f1e0 if to kill a261ff56a0 off any lingering 5deabca3e9 attachment. The unsent word 3a97bc849c was swallowed back feda4190d7 into his consciousness.7ad717c29d1c9f3d

Recently, or more precisely since returning from that cabin, such moments had increased. For some reason, whenever he stood before Seo Yigyeom, he found himself choosing his words carefully. He pondered over things he wouldn’t normally think about, conscious of Seo Yigyeom. It wasn’t a good sign.c37f816aec529f09

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“…”43d6992e1fdec9ac

Heeseo gripped his phone tightly, shaking off his thoughts as he moved his legs. His hand, which had been in his pocket, was already frozen stiff. His phone, which he had been holding onto, didn’t ring even for a moment.7d528d7f61d3dfa8

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Arriving at the headquarters, Heeseo headed towards Seo Yigyeom’s office. His steady, quiet footsteps echoed down the long corridor, but the presence filling the space soon came to an abrupt halt.aff6875b62b1e03a

“Hmm? Were you on your way to see your brother…?”b960a5b6e170c944

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Turning the corner, Heeseo exclaimed 47aa85458a upon seeing who was ahead 43e62d6999 of him.6bc11a7f831ee120

“The scent of my little brother is all over this place, isn’t it?”242482d007abb429

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Seo Yigyeom’s sister, Seo Yihyeon, openly showed her interest. She was often seen on the media, so there was no way Heeseo could not recognize her. Moreover, she looked so much like Yigyeom that one could tell at a glance.00ef6b68b3e5dc0d

She didn’t divert her gaze. Instead, she narrowed the distance while examining him. Although it wasn’t unpleasant, it was burdensome not knowing her intentions.4bc2004361dc3c26

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“Odd. He’s not the type to show his feelings so openly.”beb06960c0d99df9

Yihyeon tilted her head, her long hair swaying. A different scent from Yigyeom’s wafted over.1829063f077b83be

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“…Hello. I’m Kim Heeseo.”2c602d043958fd3b

“How courteous. Do you think I wouldn’t know? No need for introductions.”b6a4ae0270f2142e

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With a bright smile, she was similar yet different from Yigyeom. She had the composure of a predator but was unexpectedly gentle. Maybe because she was good at hiding her edge, unlike Yigyeom, she didn’t show any sharpness.7b5cff16e461b5ec

“Could you spare me some time?”21ecb8b51c858f08

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“Didn’t you have business with Guide-nim?”df9b51760b9b863f

“I think I might get the answer from Kim Heeseo.”e227fe01a318e003

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Yihyeon shrugged, asking “Yeah?” in response. Before this person who urged for an answer, Heeseo remained silent. Even if she didn’t seem threatening, she was blood-related to the Head of Division. He didn’t want to follow her without knowing better.a0bae692048d7ec5

Suddenly, he remembered Yigyeom 74ac8a8079 telling him to contact 44bbc8544e him if someone else bca74192d4 came looking for him. If that was hard, ab3fdf213c at least to stay b8fd46dfbe put. Heeseo recalled his quiet phone 80b7a55269 and completely cleared Yigyeom from 024d36fc62 his mind.47aeeea46812b53f

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“Can I refuse?”df7f22b4d18d2906

“Do you want to?”2962c82849a33cd0

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Yihyeon, with wide eyes, 6eb4ac9f43 burst into laughter, amused. Without fully dropping c7b7f572f9 her smile, she d1390f512d made a phone 754545bdae call to someone. Throughout, her gaze remained fixed ad73eb0b36 on Heeseo.429d722837bd7b4a

“It’s me.”88f67a256dd5e6f0

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I’m busy. Keep it short.89c5d7ac7614e142

Was it because of the quiet space or because his senses were heightened? He could hear Seo Yigyeom’s voice through the phone. Heeseo, standing dumbfounded, felt his eyelid twitch. Yihyeon smiled deeply at him.c5525fb316b7e234

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“Such manners. I want to borrow the kid you’re keeping around.”93fd0ce581beaddb

Why complicate things again…9b85ef6f631215ff

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“I’m near your office now. Tell him to listen to me if he won’t listen to me.”227bbf1bca277bf3

Wait.419e031e89a0df32

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“Wait, he says? You should do as you’re told.”296e1ade6d0c75ba

The last words from Yihyeon 2922b2a98c were directed at Heeseo. She ended the 3512c66b6c call, hummed lightly, 65d1dfd762 and observed Heeseo. Before this clear gaze c1cd596edd of scrutiny, Heeseo just 9c0dd2ea50 stood there silently.8c6359899820ff64

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The silence that had 80d86b7d28 settled was soon broken.7df9eaf93251f009

“Seems my words were too hard.”a5d1c429e6e4f577

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Thud, the sharp sound of 9b6291325a her heels cut through the 587b87ca40 space.50bfb89e6be87c26

“Or did you not plan to listen?”8520c32254aadf28

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“Don’t you greet your sister?”93624230d207326a

Yigyeom, who had approached, only looked at Heeseo despite Yihyeon’s acknowledgment. His gaze, falling without emotion, was mysteriously cold. Heeseo, feeling like he was being dissected, chose silence after considering his words.08e21d718a4b3361

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“My office? Or yours?”8204261276d55d62

“To my office.”da7502104597fd31

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Yigyeom let out f2ecf6c7a5 a sigh before 3a921cd6bd turning first. His actions, heading straight de4535ead8 to his office and 5730f6111b sitting on the sofa, 590d0874ec were somewhat irritable.7e4f36f1ebe77abf

“Why would my brother be so compliant today?”1fc1c614a38f3438

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“Whatever… I don’t want to encourage him to wander around here and there.”a22b0acfbdc4e5af

Yigyeom muttered, sounding annoyed. His dark gray eyes were fixed on Heeseo. Yihyeon, responding with “Really?” nonchalantly, sunk deeper into the sofa. Then, she nodded towards Heeseo.ad50c1f77678ac3d

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“Sit comfortably. Even if it’s not my office.”90c9aaa2395ab913

“Yes.”70fe50835ed91ac6

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Heeseo’s movements were slower than usual, unable to hide his discomfort, he settled at the edge of the sofa. Glancing at Yigyeom, their eyes met, and he quickly turned his head away, feeling his neck heat up.a18614778e67950e

“Have you lost your mind? Why is there never a quiet day?”d03b640bfbd87b44

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Yigyeom, even with his sister’s scoldings, only took out a cigarette.78814865bc10f6c4

“In front of the kid.”58795455ba952ed8

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“Oh, I’m fine with it.”fc7fe18d0bb6dc77

“Your lungs will rot. Don’t cater to him too much. He’s already cocky enough.”56d7ba7e81bb94f1

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“What’s your business?”9c7e8a1bbb645134

Yigyeom, biting on an 3d6731ca6b unlit cigarette, asked in 59f71ac370 a prickly tone, urging 5e3f0d13dc to get to the 8c6cdd3a63 point.8326e955cbbaf8c9

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“What’s this kid?”9f677af9fdc6311f

Yihyeon, unfazed, asked while tapping 1060c9ac77 her crossed legs. Her eyes on 7156b75326 Heeseo were filled 69527948e7 with laughter, oddly a1c35e7809 showing goodwill rather 648414b2db than hostility.bbd5526d145344fb

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