Childhood Friend Who Sees the Future Utters Nonsense

198 – Side Story – The End, and Towards a New Beginning (1)

Today was a very busy day at home. Aside from Yuna, who was busy cooking, I had to do a sudden major cleaning, including vacuuming and mopping.

The reason is none other than because there are guests.

And it wasn’t just one person, it was countless guests, from family to close acquaintances.

“Honey, I’m sorry, but can you finish vacuuming and just put the appetizer plates on the table?”

“Okay. Is there anything else you can help me with?”

“Yeah, I think that would be fine.”

Yuna, who had now become a full-fledged housewife and was skilled in kitchen work, gave me a request and then went straight back to doing something else.

My wife, who used to struggle when she first learned how to use a knife and couldn’t even cut properly, is nowhere to be found. I guess seeing this kind of sight can be described as a sense of change in the times.

“It’s 30 minutes before the broadcast.”

“It’s already like that? But why isn’t everyone coming?”

As I checked the time and spoke in a blurry voice, Yuna, who was in the kitchen, glanced at the clock and spoke, as if she heard even that small voice.

Yes. In fact, the reason we gathered at my house today was none other than to watch Seol-ha and Seol-ah’s debut stage live.

At first, we said we could just watch it among ourselves, but everyone agreed that it was a monumental day, so an unexpected celebratory party was held.

Even though it’s called a party, it’s just people drinking alcohol or tea and chatting.

Ding dong.

While Yuna was moving the dishes she had requested onto the table, the doorbell rang throughout the house. They say even a tiger comes when called.

“I won’t be able to become a nobleman.”

“I know.”

Suddenly.

After laughing and chatting with Yuna, I walked to the front door and opened it.

Then, the number of people that appeared from the other side was so great that even I, who had prepared myself mentally, was overwhelmed for a moment.

“We’re here!”

“It must have been hard for the two of you to prepare. I’m sorry for making you suffer.”

“It smells good. Are you preparing some snacks to eat?”

“I happened to have some good wine, so I brought it. You have to drink it on a day like this!”

I let people in, laughing in vain at the sudden rush of voices, like greetings from a dog. There really are a lot of them.

Only after they entered one by one did I see the parents of both families standing at the very back. It seemed that they had been so busy with the crowd that they had quietly retreated to the back.

“You’re here? I was going to pick you up….”

“Oh my, you must be busy preparing for the guests, why did you come to pick me up? My husband is still fine.”

“Yeah, I just quit my job, I’m still young. Ahem.”

Today, I also greet my father-in-law and mother-in-law, who are still the same.

“What about your father?”

“He said he was going to buy some soju because there was none.”

“That’s just like a father.”

I stopped as I was about to lead my mother inside, leaving my father behind, who seemed to be letting me know that he was a soju drinker again today.

Why doesn’t one person appear yet?

“Siyoon!”

“Oh, you’re here?”

As I was looking around, the door to the house opened and appeared, just as I was thinking about this. It was none other than Aunt Mirae.

“Are you a little late? There’s a traffic jam….”

“No, it’s too late. My father is still here, he said he went to buy soju, so what?”

I threw a joke at Aunt Mirae, who seemed to have seen the crowd of people coming in from afar, and who seemed embarrassed that she was the only one late, while smiling.

Fortunately, the effect was successful, and Mirae Auntie laughed heartily like a young girl in her prime.

“Ahaha, Dad is still the same? He was so cheerful when I saw him back then.”

“You’re taking it easy. Anyway, please come in.”

Mirae’s aunt was someone who visited our house as often as the Armo members or Choi Min-seong’s family, so she followed us in with a fairly light step.

As time went by, Yuna and I had become quite familiar with each other, so there was no awkwardness when people gathered together. In fact, some people were happy to see each other again after such a long time and let out some reminiscence.

“Mr. Mirae, you’re here too. I enjoyed the fruit you gave me before.”

“It was me. I gave the gift you gave me before to my parents, and they were so happy…”

“Subin! It’s been a really long time! Are the kids growing up well?”

“Then, you’re already in your second year. Should I show you a picture?”

As the once quiet house suddenly turned into a scene reminiscent of a flea market, Yuna, who was busy working in the kitchen, belatedly saw the scene and smiled bitterly.

He knew it would be noisy, but he didn’t think it would be this much.

“I’ll do it. Should I just take this?”

I approached Yuna, who was standing there blankly holding a tray, and extended both hands to her. She carefully handed me the tray and smiled brightly.

Even though we have been married for quite some time, just seeing that smile makes all my fatigue melt away. It is truly amazing.

“Yeah, I’m going to take the rest with me and the alcohol. What are you going to do? Are you going to drink it?”

“On a day like this, I should drink a little. But I should restrain myself a bit because the kids will be here later.”

“Then should I drink some too?”

Yuna, who prefers not to drink alcohol in crowded places, seems to be drinking today for some reason. Even though she pretends not to, she must be really looking forward to her children’s debut stage.

“Ugh, Yuna even gave birth to children and debuted them, but when will I have my own lover…!”

It’s a surprise.

While I was having a sweet time with my wife, I turned my head when I heard a sound like a deer’s howl coming from the living room. There, I saw Cha Ye-rin, clutching one of the sofa cushions and pretending to cry sadly.

It seems like the old maid’s lament about her fate continues again today. It seems like we shouldn’t give that girl even a single drop of alcohol.

“Who says they’re like a wall around everyone who approaches them?”

“That’s what I’m saying. And yet you keep saying you want to get married…”

“Ugh, I hate you sisters…!”

Even the kind older sister Seungyeon shook her head with a look of disgust, and older sister Soeun, needless to say, hit Cha Yerin with facts in a cold tone.

Meanwhile, Cha Ye-rin, who only blames others, is also amazing. To put it bluntly, with her looks and ability, there would still be men lining up for her, but it is surprising in many ways that she hasn’t found a single suitable husband.

Is there really something in the world that can’t be explained by theory alone?

“Honey, you should bring some dishes too. Only Yuna and Siyoon are working.”

“Uh, uh… That’s right.”

As I was about to take all the remaining dishes to the table, Choi Min-seong, unable to resist Kim Soo-bin’s nagging, slowly got up and came towards me, taking half of the dishes and taking them to the table.

If this is also strange, then it’s really strange. Who would have thought that Choi Min-seong, who was just a regular in high school except for his grades, would become such a public servant?

I started smoking cigarettes while I was in the military, but I quit immediately after hearing Kim Soo-bin say something. In a way, they are a perfect match.

“Dad! Look at this! Daddy gave me this as a present because he said it was pretty!”

“Really? You said ‘thank you.’”

“Okay! Do it!”

While carrying the dishes, I saw him reacting greatly to his daughter’s every word, and I thought to myself that he really is a father.

I have a daughter, so I know how you feel. At that age, no matter what my daughter does, she looks so pretty that I can’t help but look at her. Just watching her sleep makes me happy.

“Yuna, what time was the live broadcast? Was it 10 minutes?”

“Maybe so?”

Meanwhile, the two members of the former world’s number one girl group are now changing TV channels while asking each other what time it is, as if they have forgotten the time of the music show they used to always win first place on.

“It’s been a while since you guys appeared, so you must be wondering?”

“Hey, it was a few years ago, boss. It’s easy to forget.”

I think that’s something I can remember, but on the other hand, it was a new experience to feel how much time had passed.

When Yuna was still active in the music industry, on the day of her live broadcast, she would send me a text message saying, “You have to watch the music show today!”

So I had memorized all the music show broadcast times, but since Yuna stopped appearing, I naturally started to distance myself and ended up erasing them from my mind.

When I realized that, I couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

“Our Seol-ha and Seol-ah, we’re definitely going to get first place today, right?”

“There is no such thing as absolute certainty, but wouldn’t it be possible under some circumstances?”

“Absolutely! Unconditionally! Haven’t you seen how we’ve taken over the top spot on all the music charts right now? We couldn’t do that when we debuted either.”

The three members of Armo, excluding Yuna, were already emptying their glasses of alcohol while predicting among themselves which twin from another family would win first place.

Yuna and I were debuting for the first time, and since getting first place isn’t the point, we decided not to worry too much about the results, but it seems like other people are really looking forward to getting first place.

Of course, I only said that, but I secretly hoped that Seol-ha and Seol-ah would win first place. That would be a natural wish as a parent.

“Huh? Here we go!”

“Please let our kids get first place!”

While listening to the MCs’ introductions and the music show stage that had already begun,

Hug.

“… Don’t be nervous. You’ll do well.”

“Well, whose kids are they?”

Yuna and I held each other’s hands and smiled.

I’m sure they’ll do well. They’re none other than our kids.