As the sun start going down, Lee Hyun-woo is taking Park Min-ji home. She wear his jacket, since his sister clothes oversize her.
After walking for some second later.
"Are you really not gonna say anything?" She ask him.
"Well, what am i suppose to ask, im just walking you home thats all." He answer while keep walking.
"I mean like asking "how my days goes?" Or something else." She ask while keep walking beside him.
"Well so how is your day? Im sure it was good isnt it?" He answer.
'Park Min-ji just stay in silence for a moment.'
Lee Hyun-woo look at her that suddenly being quiet.
'Sigh'
"Come on stop being a little kid there, like what are you gonna cry now? You arleady growns up." He said.
"Wha-, you not seriously just said that did you!?" She shout and punch right on his waist.
"That,dint hurt.." He answer while still walking foward.
'Park Min-ji stop and made a sullen face'
"Come on i don't have much time." Lee Hyun-woo ask her to keep going while walking foward.
"The world is so unique, isn't it?" Park Min-ji suddenly ask the question out of no where.
"Hm? What do you mean?" Lee Hyun-woo answer.
"It's just..a lot of things happened in the world, and..i wonder.., will things change or just stay the same like the world cycle." She answer.
Lee Hyun-woo stay silent for a moment.
"I get what you mean, well..you right, but it doesnt matter isnt it..because of that.."
'Lee Hyun-woo just smile'
"I could meet a interesting person like you." Lee Hyun-woo looking towards the clouds.
Park Min-ji stop walking, and being silent for a moment. Lee Hyun-woo stop and look back towards her, suddenly she just run and grab his hand.
Lee Hyun-woo just look at her face that smiling.
"Well, let's keep it that way then!"
17.50
'Teo woo-ji looking at the clock'
"Where is he seriously, he usually arrived early.." Teo woo-ji waiting at the cashier.
'The door bell ring'
"Ah finally, where have you been, you never late like this." Teo woo-ji ask while Lee Hyun-woo just keep walking past him.
"Well, why? Am i not allowed to be late, im also tired you know." Lee Hyun-woo get into the staff room.
"Oh, really.." Teo woo-ji said it quietly.
'Sigh'
'Lee Hyun-woo is wearing his uniform, mask and hat.'
Teo woo-ji is waiting at the cashier look towards the entrance door, and see so many people about to get inside.
"Oh-"
Lee Hyun-woo finished putting on his uniform, then went out to the kitchen located behind the Teo woo-ji cashier.
'Lee Hyun-woo lights the stove'
"Hm?" Teo woo-ji wonder who lights the stove.
"Well, what are you waiting for?" Lee Hyun-woo ask him.
"Tch, fine.. Let's get to work." Teo woo-ji prepares by stretching his hands and fingers.
Teo woo-ji start taking the order as fast as he could, so it with Lee Hyun-woo he cook as fast as he can, and every order that he cook really look beautiful.
As time goes by, energy is increasingly depleted. Lee Ji-woo suddenly came to help.
Lee Hyun-woo put on a curious face as to why she came, even though it wasn't her shift.
'Then he look at Teo woo-ji through the kitchen'
'Teo woo-ji just gave a signal that he was the one calling her.'
'Lee Hyun-woo just smile a little'
"Well, at least a little help here is good enough."
As they continued together, the number of customers decreased until it was almost midnight.
"Awh man, my whole body feel hurt." Lee Ji-woo said while walking beside Lee Hyun-woo.
"At least we got payed, and why did you walk beside me." Lee Hyun-woo just stare at her.
"Uhm, welp.. it's scary you know, to walk by my self.." Lee Ji-woo said with a nervous face.
"Arent you guys just always walk alone by night time.." Lee Hyun-woo ask.
"What..?" "You guys?"
"You can't be serious, i would have beat you if im some on else, and WE also know time to you know..at least some of us." Lee Ji-woo suddenly became insecure.
"Just how far is your house really?" Lee Hyun-woo ask.
"Uh, not far..like a miles from the cafe? Well, i mean you know how the street around here." Lee Ji-woo said while walk beside him.
"Mm..yeah, alright.. i'll take you home, but if anything happened somehoww..explain it since you are the one they trust." Lee Hyun-woo said while crossing the traffic light.
"Alright then, that is so simple." Lee Ji-woo said.
'Lee Ji-woo hums a song'
Lee Hyun-woo who heard it felt familiar with the song, and he finally remember the teacher and Park Min-ji also sing the same song.
Lee Ji-woo was still humming along the song, until Lee Hyun-woo asked.
"What song are you humming?" Lee Hyun-woo ask.
'Lee Ji-woo just stare at him'
"Wow, you really don't know that? Are you so old that you're even out of date?"
'Lee Hyun-woo put on a serious face'
"I'm just kidding okay?"
"The name of the song is, 'Before the Stars Froze' what do you think?"
'Lee Hyun-woo thinking for a moment'
"The title..kinda remind me of something, but i wonder how they make the song. It seems complicated.."
"Yeah seems like, but just try listen to it." Lee Ji-woo said.
"Sure, but when the time is right to listen to the song." Lee Hyun-woo answer.
'Lee Ji-woo glanced at Lee Hyun-woo'
"Oh, it seems like i almost there. Im just gonna walk on my own then, Thank you for accompanying me." Lee Ji-woo start walking on her own and Lee Hyun-woo ask.
"Are you sure? Where is it if it close?" He wonder.
"Actually, there are still a few more meters from here..Hehe.." Lee Ji-woo replied by turning towards Lee Hyun-woo and saying it with a laugh, then waving her hand.
Even though Lee Ji-woo said it's fine Lee Hyun-woo still follow her a bit and watch over her from far away, until she finally arrived at her house.
Lee Hyun-woo stand there for a moment wondering.
*Why does the house look dark, even though the 1st floor lights are on.*
'Lee Hyun-woo looked at his watch'
23.45
"Well, let's go back now. Since some on is waiting for my return.." Lee Hyun-woo then leave back on the way home.
On his way home, Lee Hyun-woo pass by the river he usually fishing. He looked towards the river, but suddenly he realized that there was someone sitting on the opposite side.
The person was seen fishing, just like the person Seo-ha saw while investigating the river area.
*I guess he really like fishing.* Lee Hyun-woo thought while continue.
Lee Hyun-woo continue walking until he arrived at home.
"Hi there little girl, sorry that im late." Lee Hyun-woo said it to Vio.
'Lee Hyun-woo open the firdge'
The rest of the salmon that Park Min-ji cooked was still in the frige, Lee Hyun-woo grab a cold water and he notice the salmon, he just smile and close the fridge.
'Lee Hyun-woo just take a sit on the couch'
'sigh'
'He put the cold water bottle at his forehead'
"Let's just take the time.." Lee Hyun-woo slowly fell asleep on the couch with signs of tired eyes slowly closing.
Lee Hyun-woo open his eyes slowly, and everything around him is just dark. He close his eyes again, but suddenly.
*Why is it so warm..* he thought.
As the light slowly make him opening his eyes again, he see that around him is just field of flower.
"Where..am i?" Lee Hyun-woo said it quietly.
As he wonder where he is, be suddenly hear a girl laugh from behind him.
'Lee Hyun-woo try to look back'
"Oh-" Suddenly a girl jumped at Lee Hyun-woo from behind and hugged him.
Lee Hyun-woo looked at the girl and confused, but at the same time he felt calm with her.
"Can't i..just...stay here forever." Lee Hyun-woo said while looking towards her.
The girl hair is very soft, charming, beautiful like a blooming flower.
'The girl held Lee Hyun-woo's hand, ran in the middle of the flower field and danced with Lee Hyun-woo.'
Lee Hyun-woo's face looked lost, but little by little he started to smile as tears slowly flowed from his eyes.
"Can this feeling stay forever, Oh God please.."
'Lee Hyun-woo looked at her smiling face'
"This happiness, this..peacefull, her truly smile-"
Lee Hyun-woo look at her again and remember Park Min-ji face that smiling, then he suddenly woke up with tears slowly falling from his face.
'Breathe deeply'
'Lee Hyun-woo wiped his tears and fell silent'
04.35
'Lee Hyun-woo looked at the clock, and Vio who was sleeping near the couch'
"I guess..i can't really get you out of my head now." Lee Hyun-woo said with a smile on his face.
"Mm..i really want to sleep again." Lee Hyun-woo said as he process to stand and start cooking by looking around.
"Alright let's go.." Lee Hyun-woo walk towards the fridge, open it and grab the salmon from before.
'Lee Hyun-woo prepare the ingredient's for the salmon that he about to cook, then start light the stove'
As Lee Hyun-woo start cooking, Vio woke up to the noise of cooking and saw Lee Hyun-woo cooking, looking happier than usual.
'Lee Hyun-woo finished cooking and put it in several places even for his school lunch.
"Ah, i almost forgot..here you go little girl." Lee Hyun-woo give Vio the dog food.
'Lee Hyun-woo start praying by closing his eyes, then eat the food'
Lee Hyun-woo seemed to be eating very slowly, as if he was thinking about something.
*I guess i really can't forget it..* He Thought.
After some minutes later he finish the breakfast, wash the dish and take a bath.
"My sister will be home tonight, so.. i'll be going now." Lee Hyun-woo petting Vio then open the door.
Lee Hyun-woo walk his way to the school, He walked beside the river and saw that the previous fisherman has not left yet.
Lee Hyun-woo looked at the fisherman as he walked forward, he continued walking until he finally arrived at the school.
'Lee Hyun-woo sat in his chair and was silent for a long time'
Until Park Min-ji called him and he snap put of it.
"Hey! Are you gonna ignore me again?" Park Min-ji ask.
"Oh- im sorry i was thinking something else." Lee Hyun-woo answer and tried to smile towards her.
Park Min-ji put on a suspicious face.
" 'Something' or somebody..hm?" Park Min-ji forced herself to sit next to Lee Hyun-woo on the chair.
Suddenly on the other side Seo-ha arrives at the river that has become the scene of a murder case.
'Seo-ha walks towards the victim'
The victim is the fisherman that Lee Hyun-woo Saw this morning.
'Meanwhile at the class'
"Just.. something, else." Lee Hyun-woo answer quietly, as he remembering The Dark Figure that he saw, the feeling when he fishing at the bridge, and the murder that happened.
'Lee Hyun-woo and Seo-ha being quiet realized something'
They realized that the victim was not the previous fisherman they had seen, they knew from his size, height from previous posture which was still the same.
'The bell ring'
'Park Min-ji look towards Lee Hyun-woo'
She wonder why he being quiet like that. "What could have happened seriously.."
"What happened, what?" Lee Ji-woo arrived with Seo-woo.
"Nothing.." Park Min-ji answer try to ignore her question.
"Him?" Park Min-ji react from Lee Ji-woo answer.
"I see, what not try to talk to him. Just being by his side he will feel better because of you." Lee Ji-woo said.
'Park Min-ji thinking for a moment then stand up and walk towards Lee Hyun-woo'
"If you still being quiet then, im just gonna eat here with you." Park Min-ji said while taking a sit next to him.
'Suddenly Lee Ji-woo and Seo-woo sat in front of the two of them and just smiled'
"Well, it's not gonna be fun, if you two get the whole time while you're in class."
'Park Min-ji makes a displeased face'
" Right?" Lee Ji-woo ask towards Seo-woo.
"Yeah right, let's eat now." Seo-woo said.
'Park Min-ji argue with Lee Ji-woo, while Lee Hyun-woo start eating with Seo-woo'
"That's enough both of you, come on." Seo-woo tried to stop them that still argue.
Meanwhile on the other side.
'Seo-ha walked inside the office corridor towards the old detective's room very quickly'
The other officer walk around busy, some of them also look towards Seo-ha that seems in hurry.
'Seo-ha arrived in front of the old detective's office and knocked on the door quickly'
"Come in." The old detective answer.
"There has been another murder case, just like the second one. What really happened here? We also havent solve any murder case." Seo-ha giving the whole documents.
"I told you to look on the first murder, why not just focus on the the task I ordered." The old detective answer without even opening the documents.
"This gonna be a serious problem sir.." Seo-ha answer.
"Just do as i say, alright. I arleady giving the second and third case into someone else better, we also arleady found the killer." The old detective said as he turned around.
"What.." Seo-ha is confused because he doesn't get any news about it.
'Seo-ha is in the morgue'
Seo-ha stands in front of the killer's body.
'The killer from the second case'
His face knew something was very strange, and his hands clenched tightly trying to hide his feelings.
'Seo-ha is seen leaving the room, apparently being watched by the old detective from the other room'
'The scene changes to Seo-woo yawning in class'
"Alright, Now put all the books in the bag because we are going to have a test." The teacher said while prepareing the paper.
The other students panicked because they didn't study, and so did Seo-woo, while Lee Ji-woo tried to ask Park Min-ji for help.
'Park Min-ji refused to help by raising her hand, then she looked at Lee Hyun-woo'
Lee Hyun-woo just stay calm, until Seo-woo ask him.
"Have you studied for this test?" Seo-woo asked as he came to Lee Hyun-woo seat.
'Lee Hyun-woo turned to Seo-woo and shook his head'
Seo-woo panicked and held her head, and Park Min-ji, who was watching from afar, immediately understood what was happening.
'sigh'
"Those guys.."Park Min-ji just shook her head.
The test began, but Lee Hyun-woo remained calm while the others panicked and scratched their heads.
'Park Min-ji worked smoothly, and occasionally looked at Lee Hyun-woo'
'Meanwhile Lee Hyun-woo'
*What the hell does this mean...* Math problems.
'Lee Hyun-woo sat up straight and looked out the window at the view outside'
*Ah, another day...when will everything can be so calm, i wonder..* He thought.
"Alright, times up" the teacher said while look at the clock.
"What!?" Almost all the students screamed, got surprise from what they heard.
It can be seen from the front that only Park Min-ji is calm because it's over, and Lee Hyun-woo because he can only accept his fate.
The students went forward to collect their test results, while the school bell also rang.
"Alright then, that's all for today thanks all. The teacher left with the students' test answers.
"Thank you sir.." The student replied.
'The students also left'
Lee Hyun-woo was walking down the corridor, heading towards the exit.
Some students were talking in the corridor, there were also some who were walking in front of him.
"Why did you leave me behind.." Park Min-ji came and said so while walking next to Lee Hyun-woo.
Lee Hyun-woo looked at Park Min-ji and looked back briefly.
"I thought you would be walking with your friends."
Park Min-ji looked back "Ah, they won't mind it."
"But I think it's better to be with them, besides they'll be happier with you too." Lee Hyun-woo said while looking at the time on his phone.
"Yes.., but I still want to be with you." Park Min-ji said while walking beside him.
'sigh'
"Isn't that cruel to your friends, just leaving them like that?" Lee Hyun-woo wonder.
"Anyway, we'll meet again in front of the school." Park Min-ji also check the time.
"Hm, okay I'll go now. I'm busy too.." Lee Hyun-woo walks out.
"That's it?" Park Min-ji ask.
'Lee Hyun-woo just kept walking and waving his hand'
'sigh' Park Min-ji feels disappointed.
On the way home, Lee Hyun-woo saw a cop car parking on the park and turn out the cop is Seo-ha.
'Seo-ha sits on a park bench, looking gloomy'
Lee Hyun-woo comes and gives Seo-ha iced tea, which he bought because it was close to the park.
"Thanks.." Seo-ha just accept the ice tea.
Lee Hyun-woo about to leave, because he forgot what he want to ask.
"Wait..you really gonna leave just like that?" Seo-ha hold his bag.
"Well, i forgot what i want to say so yeah." Lee Hyun-woo answer.
"Just sit here i have some question to ask you." Seo-ha told him while patting the park bench.
'sigh'
"You also immediately accepted the tea without thinking about it." said Lee Hyun-woo who immediately sat next to him.
"Well, free is free and im not giving it back." Seo-ha answer while drinking the ice tea.
"So what is it?" Lee Hyun-woo ask.
"I see you many time around, especially when a murder case occurs." Seo-ha asked as she put down his iced tea.
Lee Hyun-woo just kept quiet for a moment thinking, and waited for the next words by looking at Seo-ha.
"I'm not accusing you, because I know you wouldn't. But do you feel something is not right?"
'Seo-ha took a deep breath as he took out a cigarette'
"You know we can't smoke in parks, right, no matter how stressful it is don't ever pull out the flower that you have been hiding for a long time."
'Seo-ha turned to Lee Hyun-woo'
"No matter how good it is to provide comfort, what is poisonous will remain poisonous.. depending on how you use it."
'Seo-ha put his cigarette back in his pocket'
"We also still at the park, and there is children watching right there..officer..."
Lee Hyun-woo point at the children that watching both of them.
Since the child didn't leave, Lee Hyun-woo picked up a rock and threw it at the child, who then ran away.
'Seo-ha look at Lee Hyun-woo couldn't believe what he was doing'
"What? At least it's peacefull now to talk." Lee Hyun-woo wonder.
"Also don't you think, the victim this morning just seems different?" Lee Hyun-woo asked which made Seo-ha startled and sit up straight.
"How do i know? Well last night i walk past him, and this morning to. But the person i see seems different, so yeah i guess im right." Lee Hyun-woo explain straight to him.
"Yes, you're right, but none of the police seem to care except me. Even my boss seems to be hiding something from me." Seo-ha said.
"I've been suspicious to one of the people i meet yesterday, but I'm not sure what choice I'll make. The consequences." Seo-ha look down.
"Well, every choice have consequences. But..no matter how hurt the consequences is.., if it's the right things, just believe in it and keep going foward." Lee Hyun-woo then stand up getting ready to leave.
Seo-ha seemed silent for a moment, before he offers something.
"Going home arleady? How about I give you a ride home." Seo-ha said this while pointing at his car with his thumb, that park on his left.
"It seems like the iced tea is working really well, even though it's not enough. Let's go." Lee Hyun-woo said then walk towards Seo-ha car.
"Damn this kid, asking for more and not giving it willingly it seems."
"You're really a bad one you know." Seo-ha start walking towards his car and Lee Hyun-woo arleady waiting standing beside the car.
'They arrived at Lee Hyun-woo's house'
"Thanks for the ride, officer..I'm looking forward to the reply for the iced tea." Lee Hyun-woo said before closing the door.
Seo-ha just looked at Lee Hyun-woo who closed the door, his face looking disappointed.
'sigh' Seo-ha let out a heavy breath as if he had been holding it in for a long time.
'Lee Hyun-woo open the door'
'Lee Hyun-woo looked around wondering why it felt so quiet'
"Vio..? Where are you little girl?" Lee Hyun-woo said while looking around before he stop.
Lee Hyun-woo saw Vio sleeping, he stroked her but she didn't wake up at all.
"Vio..?"
Seo-ha, who was still in the car, was looking at her documents, before suddenly she was shocked because Lee Hyun-woo's house door opened loudly.
It turned out that Lee Hyun-woo opened the door while carrying Vio.
Knowing something was strange, he immediately help by opened the back door.
"Get in!"