The Returner

1. There is no place for Lee Hyuk in this operation (5)

“Huh?"

Did he have a phone call for himself?

He had not been contacted because it seemed to have been excluded from the operation for a while.

According to his connections, they're all part of the NDF, and they're obviously not in the mood to be prepped for an operation right now, so no one's calling right now.

Lee Hyuk, who saw the name on the liquid crystal, tilted his head.

“Huh?”

Lee Hyuk, who confirmed the name Choi Chang-hyuk on the liquid crystal, answered the phone with a smile.

“Hello?"

- Oh, Ji-hyuk. It's me.

“Yes, yes. Hey, what's going on?

- About the reunion....

“Yes.”

- We agreed to do it.

“Oh, really? ”

Lee Hyuk was a strange feeling. Of course, it would be fun to have a reunion, but I didn't think I would really do it.

He is also a noticeable person, and I don't know why, but I didn't know that his alumni were reluctant to him.

‘Strange. ’

Why would he be reluctant to harass someone when he has never harassed them?

Anyway, it was great to see that he would have a reunion in that situation and contacted me first.

“A reunion? ”

- Uh-huh.

“Wow, this is going to be fun. When?"

- Maybe tomorrow or the day after, but the time hasn't been fixed yet. I'll tell you when it's settled.

“Okay, okay. ”

Lee Hyuk laughed and hung up.

“What's going on?”

“…… Ji-hyuk. ”

“Huh?"

His mother called him.

“Are you going to a reunion? ”

“Yes. The kids want to see you. I'm so popular. ”

“Dressed like that? ”

“ ……. ”

Lee Hyuk's head went down.

“No? ”

My mother's face began to tremble.

“You're going to stand in front of the kids dressed like that? ”

“Mother, this is the best functional garment made by the German artist A... ”

“Would you like to get your best shot? ”

“I'm sorry."

Lee Hyuk's mouth popped out.

It's a suit that satisfies both comfort and functionality and design, but why don't you understand?

Then, the door opened and Ye Ye-won came inside.

“Huh? Where are you going? ”

“The reunion is simple. ”

“Wow! That sounds like fun. Then why is my lady so upset again? ”

“...... I'll wear this, this. ”

My mother pulled Lee Hyuk's clothes all the way.

“Phew, don't underestimate the functional clothing made from the finest fabrics. It doesn't stretch this far. ”

“Proud.”

Lee Ye-won looked at Lee Hyuk with the same eyes as a bug.

“You're going to the reunion wearing that? ”

“Why?”

“What do you think of the reunion? ”

“It's been a long time? ”

“Tsk, tsk, tsk.”

Lee Ye-won snapped his fingers.

“Homecoming is like reuniting with your ex-boyfriend. ”

“You're her boyfriend, right? ”

“As for you, she's your girlfriend. ”

“A broken up girlfriend? ”

“Yes. From the moment we part, the battle begins. Even if you drink soju on a shrimp can in real life, you should put a steak on Instagram and a luxury bag on Facebook that your boyfriend will definitely see. ”

“ ……. ”

“It's also a good idea to post pictures of your travels and expensive dinners with great wine. Just like I'm happy now! ”

“Uh, why? ”

“That way I can show you I'm doing better after I break up with you! It's a matter of pride! ”

Lee Hyuk was in a state of confusion.

What the hell are you talking about?

“Is there a reason for that? ”

“I broke up with him, and if he's better off, he'll be pissed. ”

“... Yes. ”

It seemed unnecessary to understand. It was not an area of understanding.

“The reunion is the same. It's similar in school, but it's a contest for who lives better after they go out to society. ”

“Did the reunion do that? ”

“Of course! Or why look again if you're already cut off? ”

Lee Hyuk was pathetic.

I can't believe the historic culture of alumni gatherings is being sold like this. When the general council heard about it, they dropped out of school.

“But you want to wear it like that? ”

“I don't see that. ”

“Never!”

It was as if one person was speaking.

“That's what you wear when you play in the neighborhood! ”

“It's not white, what is it? You don't have enough money for a job? People ignore it when they wear it like that while living well. You don't have a car. Everyone else will get in the car. ”

“…… my friends are college students. ”

“Nowadays, even college students get in cars. ”

Lee Hyuk couldn't take it anymore.

“Well, then, I'll dress up in the clothes I shopped with Dasom the other day. ”

“No. ”

Lee Ye-won cut off Lee Hyuk's words in a heartbeat.

“Why else? ”

“Hmph. Kim Da-som has some eyes, but that's not the kind of place for a reunion. ”

“ ……. ”

“I can't believe he bought it. I'm sure it was made by a middleweight. You can't do that. ”

“Then?”

“Expensive for anyone to see! Anyone can see," Wow, you gave me some money! How's he doing? "We have to dress like we can. Luxury!”

“ ……. ”

Lee Hyuk's head went crazy.

“Cow, is that really necessary? ”

The answer came from my mother.

“Son.”

“Huh?"

“Honestly, I don't like it either. Horses are luxury. How can you buy clothes for that money? I don't like that. ”

“Isn't that right?"

Lee Hyuk turned white.

“Ha. Bay.”

“Huh?”

Mother's words were not finished.

“I don't see my cub being ignored any more. ”

“ ……. ”

Should this be called abstraction or vanity?

Lee Hyuk had to think about it between the two subtly mixed paths.

“Get ready.”

“What, what? ”

“Go shopping. ”

“ ……. ”

Maybe we should cancel the reunion.

“Was there a car like this in my house? ”

Lee Hyuk was surprised when he saw the black sedan set in front of the house.

“It's my dad's car. ”

“Dad drove around in a car? ”

“So how do you think the company got out? ”

“Ah……. ”

“Your dad used to be a hotshot. ”

Then my father coughed.

“Honey, I'm not that different from before. ”

“I used to make a lot of money. ”

“Honey, I'm still making money like I used to. ”

“We should get going. But where's your father? ”

Lee Hyuk sighed as he saw his frustrated father holding the bonnet.

The man with the head down.

Lee Hyuk shook his head and got into the car.

It seemed like the first time your family had moved in a car together since returning to this world.

‘It feels strange. ’

I remember my dad driving me to school.

Lee Hyuk, who didn't want to go to school, dragged Lee Hyuk's ear into the car and forced him to take Lee Hyuk to school.

‘It was a normal day. ’

A lot of things twisted when monsters appeared in the world. I thought that Lee Hyuk's family hadn't changed that much, but I couldn't be unaffected.

I went to the department store, parked in the parking lot, and my family got out of the car.

“Well, I'll be around, so call me when you're done shopping. ”

“Aren't you coming? ”

Lee Hyuk asked, and his father shook his head.

“I hate shopping. ”

Me, too.

My mother nodded lightly and gave me permission, and my father walked out the other side in a flying step.

“Ugh.”

Traitor.

I can't believe you're getting out of here alone.

“You, come here. ”

Mother's hand grabbed the back of Lee Hyuk's neck was funny. It felt vivid to say that he had raised a crazy son and a crazy daughter with both hands, even though he was embarrassed to say he was a prank.

“Hnng.”

Lee Hyuk sighed deeply as he was dragged into the department store.

“Beautiful.”

“Oh!”

She looked radiant, and Lee Ye-won was amazed.

“A man has half his clothes and half his head legs. ”

Usually, when I wore training clothes, I just looked like my brother playing in the neighborhood, but I definitely felt like a person wearing a suit.

“That's crazy uncomfortable. ”

However, Lee Hyuk wrote a Pride Statue.

It's awkward.

It was still uncomfortable, even when I lifted my arms.

“Why don't you just buy yourself a new training suit? ”

“You want me to train at home? ”

“…… I was wrong. ”

After that, she put on a few suits for Lee Hyuk, and she only chose one suit until she was almost exhausted.

“How much?”

Of course, there is no mistake in hearing the numbers.

Given Lee Hyuk's hearing, I couldn't have misheard him. The problem is that the number comes into your ear, but it doesn't come into your brain at all.

“Yes, sir. 330,000 won.”

“ ……. ”

Lee Hyuk turned around, smiling softly.

Then I hung up on her one syllable at a time and said it clearly.

“I won't buy it! ”

“…… are you sure? ”

After hearing the price, my mother was agreeing with Lee Hyuk to see if her soul had gone a little out.

“Uh, Mom, I think he's a little old-fashioned to wear. It's a brand you guys wear around here. ”

“Really?"

Lee Hyuk shook his head and left the store. A piece of clothing costs three million won. What a horrible place to call a department store.

“Can I go now? ”

“No.”

Mother said decisively.

“I don't know about luxury, but I have to buy a suit! ”

“Yes, brother. That's too expensive. I'm not gonna put it in my closet and wear it a few times anyway. Right?"

“Yes, but.... ”

Lee Hyuk's eyes narrowed.

By the way, didn't you buy a hundred million won before? You walk around with a hundred-dollar bag of losers, and you want a 300-year-old outfit for your brother?

Of course, I couldn't even buy clothes, but something was getting subtle.

“Hahaha, isn't it expensive? Right?"

“Hnng.”

Lee Hyuk shakes his head.

If you have billions stacked up on your bank account, what's the point?

I didn't think I would ever have to buy expensive clothes unless there was a conscious reform.

After that, Ji-hyuk, who could only wear clothes, shirts, ties and shoes, was completely spread out at the end of his musical struggle.

“Let's go, let's go. Please, let's go home. ”

This place was hell.

Why no windows, no watches.

If you don't put a window in a building this size, how will you ventilate it?

Lee Hyuk, who realized why people were suffering from panic disorder, asked.

“Let's go home! ”

“Wait a minute, look at this! ”

“Wait! Why is he looking at me like that? ”

It was a mistake to come to the womenswear corner.

He should not have been deceived by the words, but Lee Hyuk, who still lacked experience, was caught up in two women's tricks and was going around the same place for two hours.

“Is this what you came for? ”

“No, no. I'm here to buy your clothes. ”

“Then why do I think you have more clothes than I do? ”

“You got it wrong, you got it wrong. ”

Lee Hyuk gritted his teeth.

What an excuse for a reunion in the first place. Disgusting!

Lee Hyuk was screaming as he heard a strange sound outside.

“Huh?"

What is it?

Lee Hyuk tilted his head and headed to the place where the sound came from, and realized one thing.

“Oh, there's no windows. ”

Damn it.