HLFH | Chapter 22

Feeling embarrassed about crying alone, 0dfad01a3d Ki Jaeeon eventually stumbled out d334264e5d of his room to wash fb7857d48f his face in the morning.e24bb3fbb033af43

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Sting.6de3b82cb80b6d5f

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“…Ah.”7f8031dadd2667f3

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Even blinking made his eyes 20471ebf86 sting quite a bit.9b94c94c78fe76b9

He rubbed his 5c03c297af red, swollen eyes 86be2277f3 with the back b1c76d8741 of his hand c32ccc68d7 as he descended 756b23c42c the stairs.327e66ad8f60c8d3

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He thought about heading 52acdab26c straight to the bathroom 8ccc688cce but stopped by the 486bc25f2c kitchen first. He quickly opened the 9b5869217f fridge, not to eat, 2a7ff38990 but to see if e47d8efa37 there were any more fccfad4984 letters. Just thinking about it 157cc6c346 made his ears and 40ee57af25 neck feel a bit cc298d120e warm.0bd8b5b05f85b9a2

Then, Ki Jaeeon 1b16e51e1f noticed a piece 556ff52134 of paper.9978b73d968f7da6

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It was an A4-sized bf07a023c2 sheet placed on top 00f454baaa of a black lunchbox.2e04ed04c629eec3

It wasn’t a letter. It was more like a schedule.cfc43a9080a944c8

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What is this? Ki Jaeeon read the 2ea5349e6d paper carefully.8f812f832e2db534

As he read each da3a037856 word, his pale complexion 48775b6b53 became even more haggard.fa069f17efdc5c4a

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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.de66f805f8f7b7c8

‘Where, how do I contact…’f6988f6209f53d44

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Just as he thought b1e02f62ff about pleading for them eb13665100 to stop this unnecessary 6e5cb4e544 gesture.894a8d1c7784d88f

“Just enjoy it.”2500aba20f776a7e

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A familiar voice suddenly spoke.c5037f70a3ecf282

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.”0139ca04e72b8e26

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“If they catch me, it’s bathroom cleaning duty, so please cooperate.”d34042a9547609c9

“…Bathroom cleaning?”b62af3dc71397ff5

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Ki Jaeeon’s lips trembled in disbelief.bde93244d77ff91f

Was there even a penalty?2f10782c8cdc4e2c

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He hoped for denial, 6e37b9384a but Ahn Seomyeong nodded, 5082678823 confirming his suspicion.dcb38292ce5f6fe9

“It’s only fair to have a penalty for breaking the rules.”dc8866701f508070

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Ki Jaeeon felt his 37ccfc3702 tongue stiffen with the d5451d84ce weight of the burden. He could barely breathe.a6936bc59988dc16

“I, I don’t think this is right.”9bc003ba422c9977

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“Isn’t it a bit shameless to say that now?”c038be927705d4a0

“It’s not that…”4340d78cbdfba631

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“Then let it be. Let them feel even more sorry.”dfe32f09eaf7b72d

“…?”b9d53539249ccfd5

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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.9efa71015d88919b

Ah… Flinch. Ki Jaeeon took a slight step back at the unfamiliar sensation, and Ahn Seomyeong paused, making eye contact.2e48063073462ae0

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Dark, clear eyes.eee0d7df7bdd8f60

His straightforward gaze made Ki Jaeeon’s heart flutter for some reason.40c23a284dd0ed88

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“Whatever you do, it’s your choice and your life…”0d005b69c5b7fe8d

Ahn Seomyeong smiled slowly, 9cb7072c96 his small head tilting 1e49a54c21 to the side.7a498b914f8ded20

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“But you keep making me interfere.”ea2d360b0c542291

Then, as if telling him not to run away, his pinky tightened around Ki Jaeeon’s.18e17d03e99e4423

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“Presumptuous, right?”2ecd4af7951e1d7c

Ahn Seomyeong wrinkled his 94ec3e92a3 nose as if troubled.8368f5479cf90608

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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.bff7145193fb3fbc

“I’ll go tell them to stop. If the person involved doesn’t want it, there’s nothing to be done.”abb8180ebb53a162

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“Ah… Th-thank you.”25a950df3bfc8933

Ki Jaeeon mumbled, 25b46c614c finally coming to d991091fbd his senses. The lingering warmth 313cdbc0e5 on his pinky 20e460a506 felt awkward.5b2c45f26e2924bf

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Hmm, Ahn Seomyeong watched 2c7f065da1 Ki Jaeeon hesitate and a9905fcc0a then lightly tapped his f5f10d549b shoulder with the rolled-up 7f8173035a paper.b3a015039594845b

“Anyway, I hope your shoulders feel a bit lighter.”8b1ea9af42ed9e4c

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Ki Jaeeon’s expression changed instantly.38c03192bef51660

– “I hope the exorcist’s shoulders feel lighter.”92a94f7418a30dcf

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A voice from f5e6aa1bf8 the past, deeper f2a99f90e2 now, echoed in c0d6dd6be0 his mind.7d433f077ebb6d62

It was Ahn 7252fcf5ce Seomyeong from the 463aa5b957 days when they d89271077c fought together.ad20626d616e68cb

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How could the same person… say the same words, in a different era, at a different time?497757aedec8aa40

Is that even possible?fa5eb1f658a9b9e3

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‘…Ah, maybe.’6c3f76e9a0691d89

Could it be possible?7b339e43ca3ecb1c

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Ki Jaeeon’s lips curled into a faint smile. It was a smile he didn’t even realize himself.8a681e45949abbbb

‘Yeah, you were always like this.’30172a86e766f425

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A consistently kind person.0be157a643908d6c

“Yeah…”dd1a2e36d77c4a07

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A joy he hadn’t felt in a long time.91603ae687eeb0b4

No, it was a longing that wasn’t scary.b458c4567c7b9a6d

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Ki Jaeeon smiled.1b649710ce57d30d

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Ahn Seomyeong froze like a 87969623e0 broken robot.f824411d3ce33913

His gaze lowered slightly, lips 450f29b7f5 curving into a smile.2523fb13b1317e21

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His fingers twitched.cc597a36031afe49

If he hadn’t held back, he might have reached out and touched Ki Jaeeon.f7543d26e0474416

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Thump. Thump.6bd6df187796c5d2

Thump…?f3c88dead07e901b

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Ahn Seomyeong realized his 396aa4c9b2 heart was racing. It was similar d63e82ff34 to when he 7dda91a636 downed three Americanos 80827293b9 in a row.819e649bd580ae18

‘That’s strange.’e4d880f9c9838cf6

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Ki Jaeeon was somewhere in between. He hadn’t thought beyond that.37e36159cfc86799

He didn’t expect his feelings to veer off in such an unexpected direction.6ac46ed50590eb28

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He recalled how his older sisters used to watch idol performances, claiming they had a “fan accident.”08eab6c0663f3871

Is this something like that? Hmm, after a brief 3f91933ffb consideration, he leaned towards 55947020c0 no.05dcdee5b5cd9c30

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‘Then…’e05ab5415322a8b3

Thump. Thump.e36315cf9179529f

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Thump.2d844ccc74586a65

Ahn Seomyeong sighed, “Ah.”8bece60adac70c91

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His sharp mind 68aab5c8b7 mercilessly recognized this a5e0bb6846 unfamiliar emotion.f83d966b9f88099a

He blinked several times, 7ab700961a looking slightly bewildered.6567d2789d5db23b

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For someone with a e0d7f1ae67 dry personality, he was 153ab3457a showing significant agitation.cd3a7885fd79ba89

But it was understandable.61778c50eef28e7b

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Ahn Seomyeong, 20 years old.cff354e97154addd

His first love, and it’s a guy?b8b4a57e70bc23ac

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‘Is this right?’627414b769683d32

His mind gently resisted, but 55ed3f0680 his heart firmly said,‘Yes, it is.’103bf69ee94df5aa

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‘I like him.’3930b9b95a1c8dc7

Ahn Seomyeong let out 8a03e876f0 a light breath at 0a86ebe978 the sudden realization of b223234a2e his unrequited, first love.c573c91916c48a54

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‘Jaeeon is cute…’a14c4ba41c207c81

When it comes to liking someone, there’s no need for formalities.cf77a51f4aa7b72b

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That’s the boldness only the younger ones can have.6f8f0f3bea5b5c59

Ah, but only 6d2efc0b1c in his heart.bdbf77ae2ca5c51a

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“Hey, hyung, maybe this week—”8d8447cfcb9d80f5

Just as he was about 8716bdb58f to act on his newfound e110471b01 feelings, the front door clattered aa9da9e743 open. Footsteps rushed in. The timing was unfortunate.d4549441ad49883e

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‘Not easy.’eb76b8ba7f9688dc

Well, they say love is precious when it’s difficult.0364a004884bda71

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“Hey!! Ahn Seomyeong, you!!”957da0020720dfb9

The kids yelled, claiming he fc2ce1acdf was caught for bathroom cleaning 8a47fafa52 duty. Ahn Seomyeong shrugged. The rule would a5801fd43a soon disappear anyway.c5a6d7e6e16c3d8c

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Even if it stayed, he wouldn’t mind.ef19c8f313cea943

If cleaning the bathroom meant having Ki Jaeeon to himself, he’d do it a hundred, a thousand times.7f9234428b5030d2

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The younger man in 12e1590c87 love feared nothing.5c37f326175382cc

“Why did you sneak in and bother Jaeeon hyung—huh…?”fecaf9c14f47f07f

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“Yeah! We had an agreement… gasp!”508da20feb7b538f

The kids, who efdee9de89 had been complaining d01dee4a39 with frowns, suddenly dad6d43d20 fell silent.84f73080f21c5800

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Dozens of eyes turned d5035bcd38 to Ki Jaeeon.62d4f36cb2bf6ee7

The kids gaped in disbelief. Their eyes blinked several times 5b85a58d06 before widening.65d1376ca612fb6c

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“!!!!”9a1c235d6e3f8973

The kids were c3178ed4af shocked as if 9804555d6f struck by lightning.2bce24b80cdd6858

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Smiling? Is he really smiling?a035f96195369fca

The great Ki Jaeeon… is smiling!!e7dd30b82dc59ee1

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This was a scoop.1e4bc30f1f51cb3c

Just as the kids were c4750b36bd about to react with astonishment.3b9a21e2a2d7b094

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“Ex-excuse me, I-I’ll go first.”15d87cadafeff666

Whether he instinctively sensed the 373b506db5 incoming attention or felt burdened 1707843be7 by the gazes, Ki Jaeeon 2c07407660 slowly backed away and quickly 67c1d04538 fled. Even a frightened 62d093ce20 deer would be 266e894997 slower.89406846cd2476b2

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“…Da.”0c01a5141decdcb3

Someone’s mouth opened and closed.6329c31a9521e74a

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And then.c1bc3433ad763c1f

“Daaaang!”dac4cabec3bf03c8

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“What happened?!”806a40440e85a517

“No way!!”885b9fdf76579fb6

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Exclamations of shock erupted a66fe97cf7 from all sides.aa709f274344e3dd

“Ahn Seomyeong! What did you say to make the exorcist smile?!”60c1e3eb6c4370af

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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?80a784b24bab4b2e

“Explain now!”e8e5187425e67ad4

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“Why are you getting close alone?! That’s unfair!”d407b86b139aff90

Left alone, Ahn Seomyeong had to endure the kids’ chaos.3cea885caaa47eb4

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But even when they pinched his cheeks and shook his shoulders, he didn’t say a word.39e3ff262494c3a0

Of course not. The reason Ki Jaeeon smiled? Like he’d tell them.9232dc7c05d71876

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That was solely…97c81e1e58c32950

‘Mine.’ca2d32943bcafc2a

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A young obsession blossomed.5d9c54486215e69c

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A month later.5f1013320989ed3b

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.94b3c82edbf93557

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But this time, Bonryeong didn’t lower its nose.987c9c6851063140

They were thoroughly prepared to a8203aab52 give Cheonjiharang a hard time.37060d9d1398b92c

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Kim Young adjusted his dbef6a2696 attire, waiting for the 71c3d4623a guests from Cheonjiharang to b549a13823 arrive. Behind his horn-rimmed glasses, his 390c2610a9 gentle eyes burned intensely.154867015a719005

“Master, the guests from Cheonjiharang have arrived!”5fae68c39952869d

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“Really? Got it. Thank you. I’ll handle the rest.”564a49aeb11a4a48

Who could it be?0535259da45bf608

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An exorcist from Cheonjiharang? Or someone from the Ki c5ef27db46 Family?831599375139bff2

The head, Ki Taeho, was known for his heavy steps, so he wouldn’t come.02105d7e13d00b7d

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Maybe Ki Jaeha, who 41ab82abd9 was currently standing in b39c9d8478 for Ki Jaeeon?e887905cdccfa545

‘Doesn’t matter. They’re all abusers anyway.’0f2b12865875926c

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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!e1b57e0d85444fe8

However, the person who visited Bonryeong was someone new, mocking all of Kim Young’s plans.32afcb6f7a33d86a

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Why her?81a975a6fed2d835

A white dress reminiscent a5dc433175 of a pure lily, 699689c548 spotless shoes, and a b63177efbf face veil partially covering 6c2ae91465 her face.c783badda34e9440

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It was Ki Jaeeon’s mother, Ryu Sunghee.aa6d95edcf3c2a30

“It’s been a while, Master Kim Young.”f44eb9552ff38b07

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And she was also the country’s top fortune teller.ed2d80dd0984a26e

[Fortune Teller Ryu Sunghee]872575ce9b7b8b33

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The eldest daughter of a f96380af02 fortune-telling family with a long 50d8f7b1e0 history, like the Ki Family.6e154b693effc277

Her words never lie.6ae45ba0c37007ff

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Ryu Sunghee’s prophecies were renowned for never being wrong.5685a7b026d51479

The line to get a reading from her stretched from Seoul to Busan… no, around the globe.f86160efa7fb3a9a

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“I didn’t expect you, Master Ryu.”6b7c7e7e60295985

“Of course, it’s a natural visit.”df2f4226f89861da

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She quietly lifted her gaze, 083f9d00f0 smiling faintly.f45ef0010f8e8572

“I’m a mother, after all.”9cd916e5a5b93c83

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Her eyes, filled with yin energy and a hollow emptiness, were just like Ki Jaeeon’s.6ce1aa61106be96d