DS Ch31

And at fifteen years old, 6d9ce1bd7d in summer.4d520fe874301a63

“Hey, sis. Does my hair look weird today?”8654a3762be8cc07

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“No? It’s pretty, why?”31cdb679cabff8fe

Joo Taehyun had a 38d58a5ae5 chance to meet Seo 1669f16477 Baekhan after a long e1fc8f7304 time.7bbb441be7d0e678

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Today was the founding day of Hatch, the gathering of independence activists’ descendants that he had mentioned before.d97a576f9540fe63

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.8759e578c1f68bc5

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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.1b64ff70411b22ef

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.c8623813e7254162

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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.363f68443efd28ea

If there was a 73713e8578 small gain in addition 59f44f18bd to this, it was fdbc5eaf2b that Seo Baekhan had 348b238932 also called him.14a1cdde34acbf1a

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“He… Hello?”ef60526ffb46a55b

Unable to believe the e9990a865e name on the screen, 4e5f6a11eb he stared at it 22e67f77a1 for a moment before fcec5ac2cb answering awkwardly. Seo Baekhan laughed softly, 42103b3ebd asking why he was d008414197 repeating himself.807e7cc3076a76a7

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“By the way, did you know that you’re the youngest high-value donor?”4d519bb4cd697f7e

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.f67c13db7bfb79fc

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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.ec702142c1616042

…Maybe that’s why. After hanging up the phone, his heart raced for no reason, and he couldn’t fall asleep.2e092f0febfaa0a9

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“I think my hair looks a bit strange… It seems too flat against my head.”b2bc226d8d849a86

“No, you have a pretty head shape and distinct features, so that hairstyle suits you well. But why is our baby suddenly like this?”1ff13a8ea34701a7

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Joo Yunwoo’s eyes, which had been glancing at Joo Taehyun curiously, suddenly turned mischievous.7a2c86eef24673e4

“Why, is someone our baby likes coming today?”4ca8b2aa18f76e6f

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“Ah, no? Just… I think there will be a lot of photos taken…”27e5771c18281cca

“Ah.”76d89f3423b7615f

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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.f674da37b6a5171a

“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.”fb2fb5d78e387b41

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“…Mm. Thanks, sis.”687e013b1f0a093c

“Okay, you’ve read all the trait-bearer guidelines, right?”2fe633ceaf739666

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“Of course.”13f6495554fdfae3

“Since the Second Prince is coming, there will be incomparably more trait-bearers than ever before. You need to be extra careful too.”8212959c4ff17bc4

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“Yes.”ae7ffccd29898608

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.”9ced2e292872b6de

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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!538e24bd71ed29b1

Joo Taehyun took ad787af2dd out his phone 45bd50ab77 and briefly skimmed efee178a02 through the summarized 4a56df4296 document.a07bb6918f6c2c74

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“Sex Education for Trait-Bearer High School Students”188a52bf85e0db55

…In other words, they had written at length not to make a fuss just because someone’s pheromone scent had changed.a26d52ec727d7fa4

“Hmm, looks like we’re here?”87618423cf8a7432

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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.”026408cd2c6dcd02

“Okay, thank you.”dcafc3776d82d33b

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The area near the high-rise c955c31e07 building overlooking Bosingak Bell Pavilion 653467effe in Jongno was already crowded.e74247cf5989b504

“Ugh, I really hate these kinds of events. So annoying. I just want to sleep at home.”8ed816eeecaf8be3

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“Why? I heard Sojin is coming today too.”fc6947c0f89e5516

“Cha Sojin? …She’s coming? I thought she said she couldn’t make the flight time?”9f43e33d2ae4ff57

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“Yeah, that’s what the brothers said?”5f9869230fd5dfcc

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.b4abc21bef322b5f

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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.b0672341351595cc

“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.”50b12155861c3fe1

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“Why? Did you fight with Sojin? Weren’t you two closest?”259aeb531a95bfbf

“…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?”ac9c2a8659026d87

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“Mm-hmm.”449731a955117813

Joo Taehyun, whose mind was already elsewhere, only half-listened to Joo Yunwoo’s request.536ad40460602603

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…Again, it definitely wasn’t because he might be able to see Seo Baekhan.64973446fa641201

Even though the 85fbb31499 main participants were 7d3b00b0b7 the younger generation, 8b3ab8befa the founding ceremony 1ccb47d8d4 itself was inevitably fa7aebd95e boring. Especially with a b09e147fdd royal figure in 694f44d07a attendance.b9d364aa40f5131d

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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.”ddf1330073bded7f

As soon as 9b8dfee2b9 Seo Baekhan, who 900a2cd693 was hosting the 8608833484 ceremony, finished his 13a81e301f closing remarks, Joo 251258a3e4 Yunwoo stretched, saying 50a05dbc00 she thought she 4b47f0c281 was going to 1654b1a572 die of boredom.eb128d7aa1c7cd0e

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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.7b140f56db78862f

After that, it 69e6e99eb5 was time for 65d003ee6b guests to greet 7f947d2157 each other while 13c8211e7b enjoying the prepared 85dcaa97df refreshments. In fact, this 3d46e069d3 could be considered e8f5488d52 the real start c1cb7acbde of the event.41cd84644fe8b84a

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“Let’s go, baby. Quietly, naturally.”eddae15e11d377bd

Joo Taehyun had no choice but to hesitantly get up from his seat, following Joo Yunwoo. Are we really going home like this? But…25a9dad4a92de87f

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His sister would 73445a0da6 probably be upset e2682cc2fa if she heard, 082ebf7d92 but even if 3b5d87b93c it was brief, 45c9f74bd4 there was someone 71165064f7 he wanted to daaae1cd7a greet in person.5033804d2c520bc2