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LifeOnce Again CH 191

Author:Wise Dragon Category:Unreal Update time:2022-12-22 05:30:39

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It was 2am when he woke up.

Maru picked up his clothes, thinking back to his days in the army.

He was greeted by Gwak Joon outside.

“Leaving” “Yes.

You werent sleeping” “I told you, Im a night owl.

I write better at night.” He was holding a cigarette butt in his other hand.

“Ill see you next time.

Be careful.” Gwak Joon raised his mug at Maru as a form of goodbye.

“Wow, what a sight.

He\'s actually saying goodbye” Geunsoo commented as he stepped up with a yawn, he looked exhausted.

“Will you be alright on the drive” “What, you scared” “Yes.

Im too young to go.” “Haha, dont worry.

Ill keep the windows down on the way.” “...With this weather” “I thought you didnt want to die” “I might freeze to death.” They headed downstairs with a smile, where they were greeted with two mugs and a bottle of hot chocolate in the kitchen.

- Have some.

It mustve been prepared by Suyeon.

“Lets have a cup.” The two of them shook off their sleepiness with the hot liquid and headed out, theres nothing better than a warm drink to chase away the cold after all.

It wasnt windy, but the air was cold enough to make their skins feel like it was about to freeze over.

“This town is unreasonably cold.” Geunsoo revved up the engine, the heater started releasing hot air.

“You should sleep.” “When Im sleepy.

We can talk in the meantime.” Geunsoo stepped on the pedal with a smile.

After several minutes of driving on a dirt road, they finally reached an asphalt road.

“I hear its impossible to get in an accident even with your hands off the wheel if youre on the autobahn,” Geunsoo said, taking his hands off the wheel.

The road ahead of them was completely empty.

They could really be safe driving like this, at least until they got to the highway.

“If only life was like the autobahn, isnt that right” “Life would be boring without any twists or turns on it.” “Thats true, but sometimes I want to just drive on a straight road.” Geunsoo looked into the distance dumbly, he seemed to be thinking about something.

“Is something wrong” “Wrong… I guess it is if I think of it that way, but it also isnt if I dont.

Well, lets say somethings wrong though.” “Do you want to talk about it” “Oh, of course, sir.

Id do anything to be consulted by Doctor Maru.” The two of them exchanged a small laugh at the same time.

“Its my brother.” “Geunseok” “Right.

Im a bit worried if hes doing well.” Geunsoo tapped away at the wheel with his index finger.

“Why dont you ask” “Im not a very friendly older brother.

Im just incredibly concerned with my own work.” “I dont think thats the case.” Geunsoo was the one person who truly cared for Geunseok, he was the only person who came to see Geunseoks performance.

There was no way a person like him could be cruel.

“I went home a few days ago to see dad.

To make a report.” “A report” “A report of my success.

I think he was satisfied, given that he actually sent me off.” “I thought he was very strict...” “I dont know whether to describe him as strict or if he just has a very clear worldview.

Hes a stubborn person, but he isnt that horrible in reality.

He was a bit cruel when I was young though.

I said I wanted to do something I liked and he did everything in his power to try to stop me.” “But you ended up doing it anyway, I guess you do take after him in that regard.” “The stubbornness just runs in our blood.” Geunsoo smiled self-mockingly.

“I started thinking about what I wanted to do in life after high school.

College was too much for me.

I didnt have the money.

I thought for a while about what I could do.

Eventually, I went to Senior Junmin and just asked him to raise me.” “...Thats pretty remarkable.

In the bad sense of the word.” “I was scared at the time.

Once I stepped outside my home, I was immediately faced with reality.” “You didnt even have a place to live.” “Thats right.

At least in high school, I had a roof over my head.

I had meals and I had a bed to sleep on.

But once I was outside, I had nothing.

I chased after my dreams.

I only realized once doing so that dreams were only meant for people who had the money to chase after it.” “So thats why you invaded Senior Junmins place” “Invade Thats a strong word.

I just politely caused a scene at his house.” “Instructor Miso went into a factory to fuel her dreams.” “Shes too much of a realist.

The romanticist inside of me cant stand her.” Geunsoo quietly mutteredbut thats what makes her so smart immediately after saying that.

“I spent a bit of time as a homeless person before Senior Junmin took me in.

Every morning, the words my father said to me chips away at my heart.

I understood why he was so against me chasing after my dreams.” “Its difficult for artists to make money after all.” “Thats right.

No parent would gladly allow their child to throw themselves into a fire.” “So you matured then.” “Haha.” What would Maru have said if his daughter said she wanted to be a singer Moreover, if she tried to put aside her studies for it He wouldve told her to stop immediately if she didnt have the passion to work on her studies as well.

Although if she was able to work hard on both and succeed on both at the same time… She wouldve been a genius.

Parents often take two routes and start comparing the two.

Which route was a safer route to success The moment they put the question in their minds, their heads freeze over.

The answer is set.

In the end, it becomes a matter of compromise.

If the child is still set on taking the hard route even after learning the parent isnt able to support them, then all the parents can do is to let the child go.

Its not easy, obviously.

There are many, many horrible things in society, there were more than plenty of examples of people who were crushed while chasing after their dreams.

Having seen all of this, the parents cant help but worry about their child.

“Father mustve had it hard as well.

Since his oldest son went out of the house just like that.

Well, he mightve been fine, but… I think I made things needlessly difficult for Geunseok.” “You think your father had been extra hard on Geunseok” “Thats right.

Thats why I feel sorry for my brother.” “Now that I look at it, youre a total saint.” “Me” “Yes.

I wouldve just cut ties right there.” Geunsoo turned to look at Maru.

“Until recently, I thought Geunseok was a necessary person in the acting club.

Despite all the happenings between us, the boy was still very invested in acting.

Thats why I supported him when he became president.” “But then” “Several distasteful events happened recently.

Some of his actions I can understand.

But the rest… he crossed the line like it was nothing.” “Geunseok” Maru nodded.

“My rule in life is to try not to even interact with bastards that hit women or ignore words that people mustered their courage to say.

Geunseok crossed both of them.

I thought he was just immature in the past.

Not anymore.

Hes twisted to the core.” “...Thats very disappointing to hear.” “Im sorry.

Id rather not lie about something like this if I can help it.” “I know.

Thats why Im thankful.

White lies are always easy to say.” The car passed through the toll gates, Geunsoo opened the windows a tiny bit.

The sounds of the trucks passing by were accompanied by the cold air.

“You said Geunseok left the club” “Yes.” “By himself” “I got the news out of nowhere as well.

He said he wasnt interested in such a thing.” “Hah.

And here I thought things mightve changed.

In the end, hes still in fathers grasps.” “Thats probably whats easy for him, because theres no pain involved.” “Would you take my brother if he comes to join the acting club again” “Do you think theres even a chance of that happening He did say acting was boring.” “Just as a hypothetical situation.” “...Hell have to apologize to many people if he decides to.

But Im personally against it.

Id welcome him with a forced smile if I have to.

I dont think itd come to that.” “Ive felt this before, but youre way too cold.” “I thought I gave people plenty of chances before finally giving up on them.

But why are you...” Geunsoo shrugged.

Theres definitely something going on though… “Youll see once you go to school.

Or not.” “What” “I didnt have any say in this, by the way.

Blame Senior Junmin, if anything.

He does odd stuff like this sometimes.” “What are you...” “He told me he had a talk with my father.

And father actually allowed Geunseok to continue acting.” “Ah, I see why Geunseok gave up all of the sudden.

So his father found out.

But why the sudden change” “No idea.

Both my father and Senior Junmin are the type that house thousands of snakes inside them.

Theres no telling what theyre thinking at all, but Im sure they have their reasons.” “I have a feeling this will get annoying.” “I think Senior Junmin has taken a massive liking towards you.

He made an odd expression when Mr.

Moonjoong kept talking about you… and then this.” “Hes pushing Geunseok because he likes me” “Cant be all of it.

I think he didnt want to let Geunseok go just like that.

I guess… a win-win strategy if anything” “Im not getting anything out of this though.” “Mm….

good luck.

I have no idea how this will go, personally.” “Ive no plans on being friendly with him even if he pushes his way back.

Its petty to use club politics against someone, but I will if I have to.” “Hey, hey.

Stop being so scary.

Hes still my brother, you know” Geunsoo smiled awkwardly.

So blood really was thicker than water, wasnt it To think how Geunsoo could still smile like that after being looked down on by his brother for all those years.

“I wont be nice to him, but I wont cast him out so quickly.

Though… I dont think the other people in the club would welcome him either.” “R-really” “Yes.” Coming back to the acting club Maru had no intentions of letting the boy back in.

Thinking of what happened between Geunseok and Jiyoon, Maru was prepared to do anything to keep the boy out.

He didnt want any internal conflict within such a small club.

Denying Geunseoks entry was the best decision for Maru.

“Well, thats too bad.

But acting is all about teamwork, so I get it.” “Right.

We have it hard enough as is.

Any more conflict would end everything.” “So its over.

My brother has nowhere to go.

I suppose he could rely on a place outside of school if he really wants to take up acting as a career though.

He wont be able to go to tournaments, but so what Right, right.” “It looks like youre trying to persuade yourself.” Geunseok smiled lightly.

“Ugh, my poor brother.” “Youre not going to persuade me with that.

Im not going to let him in.” “Oh, that didnt work.

Well, whatever.

Tsk, and I made the club, too.” Maru shook his head looking at Geunsoo.

“Theres nowhere for Geunseok to go.

Unless there are two acting clubs in the school.” “...Oho.” “What do you mean, oho” “That sounds pretty likely.” “Two clubs” “Even back in my day some of the bigger clubs were partitioned.

Isnt that the case now too” “Well, yes… Theres a few.” “The acting club can do that, then.” “What” Geunsoo smiled.

He was smiling a lot like Junmin, actually.

“Youre planning something with Mr.

Junmin, arent you” “What Planning Me” “You werent saying all that just now for no reasonthing, were you” “No no, of course not.” “So why are you smiling” “Well, Im just happy.” “...Ill hope this is just a freaky coincidence.” “Dont worry.” Geunsoo didnt sound trustworthy at all.

The man drove for a while without speaking a word more, Maru too just watched the scenery pass for a while.

Just as he was starting to get sleepy… “Odd, isnt it” “What is” “It became like this in the end.

The boy who was iffy about taking up acting is already auditioning for a role.” “True.” “I told you, didnt I The monster of acting swallows up the people it takes a liking to.

How does it feel to be halfway inside already” “Its fun.

Also nerve-wracking.” “Very good.” “I wont get swallowed up just like that.

Ill try to tame it.

And sell it.

Id like to take over acting completely.” “Hey, give me a piece of that cash if things do go according to plan.” “Ill make you a regional president or something.” Maru closed his eyes with that, the hum of the car lulled him slowly to sleep.

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