Chapter 188 – Melody #2

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Today was the day I truly felt what joy, anger and sorrow were.
And at the end, there was only one emotion left: joy.
Adele returned home with her whole face wide open and was greeted by Sylvia, who was doing her home workout while watching TV.

“Are you here?”

“Yes! When did you come?”

“Two hours ago. But you… Your complexion is pretty good today? Did anything good happen?”

“There was something very exciting about it! Do you have time?”

The look of wanting to tell you what you’ve been through right away.
Sylvia, fed up with Adele’s increased tension, nodded her head.

“Of course.”

“Then come sit down! Quickly!”

Adele, who was sitting at her table, stomped her feet, and Sylvia, laughing, walked quickly and sat across from Adele.
She then drank the lukewarm bottled water next to her and asked.

“What happened to make you feel so good?”

“As for how that happened…”

Adele told everything about the day, down to the smallest detail.
From the sandwiches and snacks he ate in Ji-hyeok’s lab, to the mistakes he made when he went to the movies, to Ji-hyeok who was considerate of himself and brought him to the drive-in theater, and his sincere advice.
Adele purred after praising Jihyeok for a long time, even making his gestures.

“I have never heard such a compliment! Jihyeok has a really nice personality!”

Sylvia, who had been quietly listening to Adele’s story, admired it.

“He’s a great guy. I’m only 20 years old, but I think I’m mature.”

“Yes? I want to go to the lab tomorrow too, is that okay?”

Adele suddenly exudes a melancholy mood.
He desperately wanted to go to the lab, but it was clear that he was worried about interfering with the device’s creation.
It sounded immature. This is because the doctor and Jihyeok need to quickly create a device that will enable the permanent storage of Aether.

But there were only a handful of times when Adele was so excited.
It looks like you were really happy with your work today.
Originally, she had to convince her that it would be better not to interfere, but Sylvia didn’t want to ruthlessly destroy Adele’s feelings and expectations.

“Did you ask before we parted? Can I go again tomorrow?”

“No. I didn’t think so.”

“Then why don’t we ask him directly and decide based on Jihyeok’s answer?”

“Wouldn’t that be better?”

“Again, the decision is yours.”

Adele smiled lightly and nodded her head several times.

“I guess so! I need to send a message to Jihyeok right now. Unnie, you can go exercise!”

Sylvia, who burst out laughing at Adele’s innocent command tone, resumed her home workout as she headed to her bathroom.

Adele quickly washed her hands and flopped down on the bed, fiddling with her phone.
Calling out all the emoticons she had saved separately, she picked out the ones she liked, copied them, and turned on her talk.
She then sent a message to Jihyeok.

[Mr. Jihyeok! What are you doing? (❀╹◡╹)]

[Going back to the lab.]

A reply that comes right away.
It was a blunt talk, but it seems to have Ji-hyeok’s unique gentle heart.
Adele placed her hand on his chest as her heart began to pound.
It wasn’t a bad beat, it was something soft and fluffy… A pleasant beat.
Adele let out her long snort and quickly ran her fingers.

[Thank you so much for today! I need to create a device, but I’m sorry for disturbing you.]

[No. I also had a lot of fun. I’m going to see a movie again next time.]

[Yes! Can I go to the lab tomorrow?]

[Um… You can come in the evening.]

Evening… Until then, what are you telling yourself to do?
Adele pursed her lips and copied the emoticon.

[╭(๑¯д¯๑)╮]

[Don’t you like it? Lunch…?]

Lunch? Lunch was also bad.

[(๑ò︵ò๑)]

[Then would you like to come in the morning…? I think I should study the Bible every break… How is it?]

It was Jihyeok who gave a satisfactory answer after sending a few disappointed emoticons.
Besides, Bible study… How can you have such deep faith?
It was a really good choice to suggest Jihyeok to learn the Bible.
The haggard Adele replied right away.

[Yes! Instead, I will never disturb Jihyeok while he is making the device!]

[All right. Then see you tomorrow.]

[Like! (✦‿✦) Enter carefully!]

After the call cut off, Adele regretted it for a moment before closing her eyes.
It wasn’t because the floods were rushing in, but because I was thinking about what had happened today.
She displayed a wide range of emotions as she recalled her own indulgence at the cinema.

When I remembered hitting Ji-hyeok on the chin and taking his nose in the theater, I tried to blow away his embarrassment by punching the air.
When I remembered how ignorantly loud music was heard and popcorn was scattered in the air, I had a sullen expression,
When I remembered that Ji-hyeok naturally stood up and apologized to the audience around him, I was happy with him because he was trustworthy.

As I repeated the sincere advice he gave at the drive-in, joy came over me.
He felt proud when he thought of Ji-hyeok enjoying the caramel popcorn he gave out.
Adele moistened her lips involuntarily, as if she could still feel the sweet taste of caramel in her mouth.

‘Delicious…’

Adele licked her lips for a moment before falling asleep.

**

[The Beast Slayer Headquarters, angered by the excessive protest, issued a statement. Headquarters has nailed down the relationship with the World Alliance, not in a cooperative relationship, not a superior/subordinate relationship. They also said that they would like to understand their position of helping the earth with good intentions without expecting anything in return…… ]

[The public reaction is very hot. Most of them were strong critics of Argentina, and they were worried that if this continued to happen, the headquarters would get out of hand…… ]

[The World Union also expressed its position. The Beast Slayers announced that they had mobilized as quickly as possible to defeat the demons that appeared in Argentina, and thanked the headquarters for working hard for world peace…… ]

The contents of the news flowing from the morning were very satisfactory.
It’s not for nothing that the adage that if a favor continues, you know it’s a right.
You have to get in the way by threatening me with finite expressions like this, or I’ll keep climbing.
They’re all going to die anyway, but you still have to educate them.
It’s annoying to hear you keep whining.

I was watching the news while eating delicious toast prepared by the doctor. When Adele opened the lab door and came in, I got up and left the break room.
Her fashion today is… An overfit long-sleeved beige knit and bright jeans.
The color combination is fine. Pretty girls have an innate fashion sense.

“Hello, Adele.”

“Good morning! But why are you in the break room? Surely you didn’t intend to use the break time in advance to study the Bible less?”

He plays drums and janggu by himself and does everything.
I answered Adele’s question with a smile.

“I was just having breakfast. Did you eat?”

“No! I didn’t eat because I left early.”

“Then would you like some toast? I bought a lot.”

“I’ll eat it thanks! Jihyuk also eats together. Let’s memorize the Bible while eating.”

You are full of enthusiasm today. Just looking at it, if you open the Bible, it seems that you will be too meddling.
I’m going to have to adjust it properly and go out to play.
After saying yes, I walked up behind Adele and held her backpack.
Heavy weight. I don’t know what the hell you’re carrying.
Heading to the break room, I put my backpack down next to the sofa and ate toast with Adele like a loving couple.

“Mr. Jihyeok. Do you have milk?”

It was Adele’s question while eating toast covered in peanut jam.
I got up from my seat and answered, heading to the refrigerator.

“Yes. I’ll give it to you.”

“With low-fat milk.”

You want psychological stability with low fat after an ignorant binge.

“There is no low-fat milk… Can I just have milk?”

“I like low fat.”

“Should I buy it from a nearby convenience store?”

“Yes.”

It’s just what I said, but I’m telling you to buy it. I let out a dejected laugh and shook my head.
I was about to leave the lab door, but Adele jumped out of the break room and changed her shoes.

“Let’s go together.”

“You can rest…”

“I’m bored.”

“All right.”

As I was about to take Adele out, I found toast crumbs on her mouth and pulled out a tissue near her.

“She got bread crumbs around her mouth.”

“It’s okay. We will eat again when we come back.”

A child like this is a saint… It’s so funny.
I laughed and put my index finger in the center of the tissue paper and rolled it up.
Then he gently wiped Adele’s lips.

Adele didn’t stop me from doing anything like this.
It was a completely opposite reaction from all the madness at the study cafe.
Excited inside, I calmly threw away the tissue paper and opened the door to the lab.
Adele, who came next to me, asked in a slightly shy tone.

“Are you going to buy milk and study the bible?”

“I will make the device first. Take a deep breath when you come back.”

“Aren’t you sleepy? But I got it.”

Okay? It looks like hunger is already coming to my eyes…
Let’s see if he doesn’t sleep no matter where he comes back.

**

Click!

Pressing the wireless remote control, the Polymers bizarrely stretched out and rapidly narrowed the space where Aither was supposed to be.
Even that was not enough, and the entire device was tightly bound and sealed.
I nodded with a happy face and stretched out.
Today, the sense of accomplishment was very good.
The consumable storage boxes made throughout the device were perfect, and the controls work properly.

Now, after polishing a little more, put an aether and finish the work, and one is finished. It feels good to make it faster than expected.
I quietly opened the door to the break room, thinking that I would stop here today.
Then she crept over to Adele, who was sleeping on the sofa, and squatted down to look at her face.

Not having eaten all of her leftover toast, she drank all 500ml of her low-fat milk and closed her eyes, saying she was sleepy.
It is so beautiful to see her sleeping soundly in her right position.
The soft breathing, the immaculate skin, and the glossy pink lips.

I blankly studied Adele’s face for a long time.
How long has it been? Adele licked her lips again and turned to me.
Then a hand popped out of the covers, and I very carefully pulled her hand and placed it on my palm.
I just wanted to. There was no other reason.

Adele’s fingers were thin, and her palms were small.
All in all, it was a small hand and very beautiful.
Her oval nails, painted in pure white, are as white and fine as the pure white heart she possesses.
I rubbed each of her nails with Adele’s polish.
A soft, slippery feel. It feels very good.

‘Ugh…!’

I suddenly came to my senses and shook my head several times.
Then I met eyes with Adele, who was staring at me.
When did you wake up? Did you open your eyes when I was fiddling with my hands?
Looking at the emerald-colored irises that seem to be sucked in, the fatigue is relieved.

“Sorry.”

I calmly apologized and tried to get up.
But I couldn’t because Adele grabbed my index finger.
Originally, it was a weak force that could be shaken off at once.
However, I didn’t like that. This was because emeralds were weak in durability and would break even with a little force.
I have no idea why I suddenly had this thought.

“Mr. Jihyeok.”

Adele calls me with a subdued voice, perhaps not yet awake.
She had to answer, but her mouth wouldn’t come off.
Why is this? Swallowing my saliva once, I forced my lips open.

“…. Yes?”

“What time is it now?”

“Afternoon… Four o’clock.”

Adele’s eyes widened slightly.
When she lets out her shallow sigh, she says.

“I slept a lot.”

“Yes… You slept a lot.”

“Is it break time?”

“Perhaps…”

“Then study the Bible.”

“All right. Can I get you up…?”

“I’m thirsty. I want to drink water.”

“I will bring it to you.”

I turned and tried to head for the refrigerator.
However, the heavy weight felt in his right hand prevented him from moving any further.
Adele didn’t let go of my finger, and she was dragged by me, almost falling off her couch.
I said back to her side.

“I…You have to let go of her hand…”

“It’s rough and soft.”

Unexpected sounds that came out of her pretty mouth.
I asked, trying to suppress my embarrassment.

“What…?”

“It’s Jihyeok’s finger.”

After her words, Adele let go of her finger.
I involuntarily took a backward step and pressed her forehead with the palm of my hand as I took out water from the refrigerator.
What just happened I think I was possessed by something… Is it because of Adele’s looks?

It could be that the concentration that was created when making the device was scattered all at once.
Or maybe you’ve been working too much lately and you’re tired.
First of all, Adele’s current mind was confirmed. That’s it.

Calming my confused mind by calming my breathing, I approached Adele, who raised her upper body, handed her bottled water, and sat down at the table to open the Bible.