"I have one younger sister."

YERIN  x  UMJI

hello

This is the first fic of the Yesister couple.

Please leave this matter in my heart. :)

TB

“I'm back.”

I said as soon as I entered the room. But everything was quiet. No response, like every day. That made me feel surprised. I put down my shoulder bag slowly. While using my eyes to look for someone else in the shabby 30 square meter room, there was no her in our living room.

Both in the bathroom and kitchen There was no sign at all and she didn't have a phone to track down. Anxiety and anxiety began to build up.

Crack!

The door opened again. As soon as I heard the voice, I hurried towards the front door. It turned out to be the person I was looking for.

“Yewon,” I hugged the little man.

“Where have you been?”

“I went to take out the trash.” She hugged me back. “I'm sorry I worried you.”

"Oh, it's okay."

“Going to study, are you tired?”

“Not much. Ah...I have to go to work now.”

I changed the shirt I wore to university for a regular t-shirt. before taking out a name tag with the word Jung Yerin written on it and putting it in his trouser pocket

"If you're hungry, eat first. You don't have to wait."

“Yes.” I finished putting on my sneakers. Seeing that wistful expression, I couldn't help but smile, so I opened my arms to welcome the little person into my embrace. It seems a bit exaggerated to say goodbye to each other and go somewhere far away. No, we're just 'brothers' who like to hug each other.

“Hello,” I bowed my head in greeting. The store manager and counter staff were older than me. Before walking into the back of the store to put on a mesh vest and get ready for part-time work.

It's raining today so there are hardly any customers. This time I'm the only one. There wasn't much to do, so I mopped the floor. However, my eye caught my eye on a bar with a window that was used for dining. He reminded me of that day when we met. It's raining like this.

“I received fifty-one thousand won.”

I put the cigarettes and can of beer into a plastic bag with a handle and gave me change with the receipt before saying, 'Thank you for using our service' after the last customer left the store.

No, there's another person.

I looked at the woman who looked younger than me. She was wearing a dark gray hoodie. Brown hair was damp from the still rain.

Tonight is her fourth night here.

“Are you going to study now, Yerin?”

“Yes.” The next morning, I stopped by the minimart at work to grab a small breakfast to eat while going to university. Everyone at work is familiar with each other even though we haven't seen each other often.

“I forgot something in my locker. Let me stop by and get some things,” I said, coming to the back of the store. Actually came to the control room.

CCTV 

to view images from CCTV cameras separately It's strange that I want to see that child, but the cameras don't always show her clearly.

She was there from the time I started my shift until it ended. When I got off work, she left. I changed the camera angle to look at the one installed in front of the store. It turned out that she went in a different direction. Not the same way as me

Aren't you stalking me?

I thought about it, but I couldn't deny this observation. But I don't know any more about her than that.

Tonight she came again.

During this time there is a storm coming in causing rain almost all the time. Ploy made trading even more quiet. Actually, this 24-hour mini-mart is not located in a busy area. But yes, there aren't many options. Studying and working at the same time is very hard. Fortunately, my co-workers never took advantage of me and the office was less than twenty steps from the room I rented.

Wake up, eat, study, work, sleep.

My life is just this loop.

I used a mop to clean the muddy area. This is usually the cashier counter area. While mopping the floor, I glanced at the regular girl who usually sat at the bar with a mirror. She used both hands to lift the bowl of thick chicken soup and drink it.

Not thick soup, just instant noodles.

She just ate and stayed there.

I couldn't see her face clearly because her messy hair almost always concealed her face. My personality is not someone who wants to know about the villagers, so I don't really want to be interested.

She comes to this minimart every day. I don't know where your house is.

But the fact that she came here and came back late every night Her parents don't mind at all?

“............” I stared at the child who was curled up like he was hugging himself. That worn out gray hoodie probably wouldn't keep her warm much.

She's like a stray cat, there's nothing wrong with that.

It's already the second week. I still see that kid.

Ah, that's really surprising.

Even though we meet every day But we've never talked.

I'm a person who isn't good at talking. Even if someone else invites you to talk. But how can I cause the conversation to fall apart so that the other person doesn't want to continue? This is why I have no friends.

“Hi Yerin,” a middle-aged man greeted me. He started my shift between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM, and I would be off work in a few minutes.

“Hello,” Hwango is a very carefree guy. Even though I have a family, I don't care about it. and always causing problems How much does it make everyone not want to talk?

“I want to smoke first.” I accidentally thought I had scattered cigarette ashes again. The morning shift staff often complained to me that they had to clean up the mess when they didn't do it themselves. I secretly sympathized a bit, but I didn't do anything because I didn't want to have anything to do with Hwango.

Now work time is almost over. I've finished packing my things and that's all.

“...........” The shelf I was organizing was near a wooden bar with a mirror. Of course, the child was still here. But today is strange. She fell asleep even though she hadn't finished eating the noodles.

It's strange, even though I don't know you and I ignore everything that doesn't concern me.

But in my heart I kept saying that I couldn't leave her.

Hwango had an affair with a drunk person who slept in the store. I'm afraid she'll be kicked out like that drunk person. Plus, Hwango is a rather obnoxious man. If this child were to do something horrible, I would definitely not forgive myself for the rest of my life.

“Here you are, this isn't a bed,” I nudged, but her body barely moved and her expression didn't look good. So I put my hand on my forehead and it was as hot as a cup filled with hot water. Is she sick?

“I can't leave it.” I hurried into the back of the store to collect my vest and signed it back. Fortunately, the next person was ready to join. When everything was in order, I immediately came to see the boy.

“Are you able to get up?” she said, shaking her body slightly.

"Oh..." She moved. But there was a very painful expression on his face. She probably has a headache. You shouldn't be able to wake up like this. I carried her on my back. The body is very thin. Some beverage crates are even heavier.

Last night I gave first aid to a small child most of the night. She was very sick, but after drying herself off she got a warm bed. She had a better expression and slept peacefully. I'm relieved I decided not to leave her outside. Right now I'm making porridge for breakfast. Luckily today is a holiday so I don't have to go to school.

suddenly!

I heard a sound coming from the living room. So I left the breakfast I had just finished. That child is awake. She was panicking that she had woken up in an unknown room. And he was even more shocked when he saw me.

“It's my room. Please continue sleeping.” Even though the other party didn't dare say anything, I could guess that she would refuse.

“She is very sick. Probably because it rains all the time and I sit where the air conditioner turns off every day,” I said, interrupting my thoughts. When she listened, she agreed.

“You don't have any congenital disease, right?” The little boy shook his head.

“Then let's eat. I will continue taking the medicine.” I returned to the kitchen again. This time he came out with a medium sized bowl of rice porridge and warm water and set it on a small Japanese table that was placed on the bed for the other party to eat easily.

“..........” The small child moved closer to the rice table and picked up a spoon. But her hands were shaking very much. Probably has no strength because of illness.

“I'll give it to you,” I said, grabbing a spoon and scooping up the porridge and blowing it to dissipate the heat. She ate without any objection. I accidentally smiled, feeling good about taking care of her.

look after?

Now I'm caring for someone I can't see. Haven't known you before?

I've never done this before, even with anyone. It's so funny.

Kim Ye Won is her name.

She is studying in Grade 4. District school, but already made a request to resign The parents are all dead and there are no relatives. So he left home and rented a cheap dormitory to live in, which was not too far from here. All he had with him was a small amount of clothing and a bank account book with some money on it. Enough to spend for many more years if you save enough.

“Then why do you come here every day? Plus, it only comes when I'm working,” I asked, after I had eaten and taken my medicine. The little child's face also looked much better. More than when I first met you.

“I saw you feeding the cat. I know you must be kind.” I was stunned by this unexpected incident.

“Do you really think like this? Not everyone who likes cats is kind." I secretly felt a little annoyed. What if it wasn't me who was feeding the cat then? What should I do if I become a bad person?

“No, you are definitely kind.” Ah…the previous irritation disappeared. I felt my face heat up. Even though it's a very simple sentence, I I've never been praised in a positive way before.

“You are like my safe zone.”

“??” I raised my eyebrows.

“I feel like I'm close to you. It's unbelievably reassuring,” Yewon said in a simple tone. but hidden with sincerity I slowly raised my hand to caress her head. The little boy smiled. Her smile is very beautiful.

“Even so. Don't do this to anyone. Don't trust anyone easily."

“Yes, I know.”

“Then hurry up and get better. When you're alone, you have to take care of yourself. Do you understand?"

The little child was silent.

“Yewon,” I noticed that she was unusually quiet.

“No...I don't want to be alone.” Her body trembled and tensed up little by little. Yeowon shook his head and muttered 'It's not…not safe' over and over.

“Yewon! Can you hear me?” I held her hand and called again. She gripped my hand so tightly that it hurt. Damn it, what had she gone through to have this feeling of 'fear'?

“At night, I can't be alone.”

I can't help but think about what will happen once she leaves the minimart.

Do you have to go back to an open room like that alone?

“Yewon, it's okay.” I hugged Yewon. Her body gradually stopped shaking.

“Uncle Yerin, hey!” the little child cried out before hugging me tightly. It's an embrace that longs for warmth that makes my heart freeze.

"I'm sorry I said that."

“I understand you now, Yewon. It's okay.”

After that day Kim Ye Won moved in with me.

“Uncle Yerin.”

I immediately closed the notebook and got up and walked towards the kitchen, which was filled with the aroma of today's meal.

“Do you want me to read a book?” Yeowon was busy making minced pork soup. Looks delicious and can be used.

“Not at all.”

“Taste it please.” I took the spoon and tasted the clear soup.

“It was delicious,” I said matter-of-factly. Of course, it instantly brought a smile to Yewon's face.

“Really!?!”

"Of course. Don't you believe me?" I ruffled my hair.

“Ah, my hair will fall out into the pot.”

“Not at all, haha.”

When breakfast is finished We ate without speaking because we were both hungry. I glanced at the small child who was intent on eating as he was growing up. She has become much more toned compared to the first time we met. At that time, Yewon clearly looked like a stray cat in a human body.

“!?” Yewon looked up from his plate of rice. It turned out that he had met my gaze.

“Growing up very nicely, Kim Ye Won,” I said, smiling. Even Yewon didn't understand what I said. But she smiled happily.

I admit that since Yewon came to live with me. I feel happier and smile a lot more often.

My boring and quiet life disappeared since this little sister came into my life.

What I long for is not parents or a big family with grandparents, aunts and uncles living together.

younger sister

I've wanted to have a younger sister for a long time.

I have never met my parents even once. Even though I have different pictures to show, I don't care about the person who left me. The people who have always taken care of me are my grandparents. He supported me until I graduated from high school. It wasn't long before they all died in a similar amount of time. So I left everything and moved to live in the capital to continue my studies and struggle for life.

“Wow, you can do that!” I was shocked. I just took a quick shower. Yewon was able to master the math formula even though she was only in 4th grade right now. But this is university homework.

“It will take a long time to get it,” she said modestly. I'm still stunned.

“You are really talented, Kim Ye Won.” The more I looked at it, the more amazed I became. Because she did almost everything right. It's crazy!

“You really are a genius. Do you want to go study instead of me?”

"crazy! Where can you do that?”

“But you really think about it, Yewon.” I kept looking at the questions in that notebook over and over. “She is very talented. If you study at a good place She can definitely go further than this.”

I always wanted to send Ye-won to school. She is many times better than me. You shouldn't be stuffed in a shabby 30 square meter room all day and all night like this. The outside world that Yewon saw was only on the television screen and the novels I bought him to read.

“..............” Yewon didn't say anything. His hand was still drying my hair.

“I…” I kept quiet to listen. “I don't want to be away from Yerin hyung.”

“I don't want to go anywhere. The further away from our home I really don't want to go." Heard her reasons. I smiled.

“I understand.”

When you don't want I shouldn't have forced her.

I also have to act as a good 'older sister'.

The first time together Yewon didn't want to leave the room even for a single step. She must have encountered a lot of bad things and is therefore suspicious of the outside world. Still, I won't force you if you don't want to go anywhere. Yewon is a good, smart, docile child. and has never caused me any trouble even once. Despite her fear of the dark

When Yewon was alone at night She would turn on the lights all over the room (of course I didn't mind) which, after a while, Yeowon's fear subsided. She was able to turn off the lights in some rooms that weren't working. And I can go outside. The only two places I can go are the minimart at my office to buy things and the garbage dump behind the dorm. Well, I don't really want you to go anywhere alone.

Unfortunately, I don't have time for her during the day except on Saturdays and Sundays. As soon as I finished school, I went to work. I saw Yewon's face again at midnight. We only had time to talk for an hour or two and then quickly fell asleep in order to get enough rest. Even so, I tried my best not to neglect my sister. No matter how tired you are

“Welcome back,” Yewon said. I took off my coat and shook off the clinging snowflakes.

“Do you want to go on a trip?”

“Eh!?!” The little boy turned around, not believing his ears. A smile curled my lips and I shrugged, confirming the sentence I just said.

"So you're not working?"

“Today, Phi Donkey,” I walked over and picked up a light-colored coat that was slightly smaller than mine. I bought it as a birthday present but Yewon didn't use it because I wasn't going anywhere.

"It's okay. Go with me. I definitely won't leave you alone."

“Yes!” Her eyes were filled with worry. But I'm sure I can take good care of Yewon.

It's not a special festival. It's just a popular area for teenagers with cafes, drinks, and desserts on both sides of the road. Makes it decorated with lights and places in cute ways, suitable for taking photos. There were even more snowflakes falling. Makes the romantic atmosphere even more intense. Most people come with a date. But I came with my sister

The little child was astonished by the sight in front of him. She looked here and there without blinking her eyes. Some stores have mascot figures in front of the store. Yewon went over with excitement. I picked up my phone and took a picture. The picture of my sister smiling brightly made me smile. Right now, the pictures in the gallery only show Yewon's unique poses. Eating snacks.

Point out the drink you want. Of course I bought her everything because today is a special day.

“Hahaha!!!!!!!!” We both sat on the bench and cried out from exhaustion, almost exhausted. before laughing at just seeing this side of each other

“Is it fun?”

“It was so much fun!” We were just running around chasing each other and taking pictures until our bodies were almost warm. It was the first time in my life that I had fun until I was exhausted like this.

"Hurry up and eat it. It's cold and it doesn't taste good."

“Yes,” Yewon accepted and took a bite of the churros. I myself drank hot chocolate.

Silence fell upon both of us. I looked up and saw the snow starting to fall again.

“My parents....never brought me here like this,” Yewon began to speak. Since living together We never talked about family.

“Every day I studied, tutored, and read until I had a headache on one side almost every day.”

“I never leave the house anywhere. I only sleep in the bedroom. At night, just turn on the lamp to read. Friends?...I don't have any.”

“When my parents passed away I thought I was free. No, I was in more darkness than before. I'm afraid of everything.” Yewon clenched his hands tightly. I saw it and held her hand to relieve my fear.

“My parents never brought me here. No, I didn't have parents from the beginning. My friends don't hang out with me because I have a cold personality and I live alone."

“When I saw them for the first time, I'm not excited, not happy, not feeling anything at all. But today I really enjoyed it. Because I came with you.”

"If you want to come again, tell me. I'll come with you."

We looked into our eyes as if we had carved that promise into our hearts.

“Sister Yerin.”

We both hugged each other. Ah...strangely, our hearts were also cold.

“Sister Yerin, don't leave me anywhere.”

"Um, there's never that day."

“Retrace the murder case where the murderer was not caught.”

“........” I ate crisps while watching special scoops on the late night news to relieve boredom. There aren't any interesting series these days, so I have to endure watching local news to gain some knowledge. I can bear it because in an hour I'll be off work.

“Ban Lee, Poram Subdistrict Homeowner Lee Won Seok and his wife Li Se Na were brutally stabbed with a kitchen knife. and only daughter Disappeared without a trace along with the deceased's bank account. Even though the property was ransacked and scattered

Police suspect it was a robbery and kidnapping. The most recent was six months ago. There is movement in Gyeonggi Province. Because the culprit withdrew money from the deceased's bank account in the amount of 60% of the money in the account. But at that time the CCTV camera was damaged so it could not be traced. Until now, the police do not have any clues or progress.

The police said that they would like to investigate Mr. Lee's daughter. Anyone who sees this girl please report it to your nearest police station.”

“Yerin! Are you going to continue working!?!”

“Ah, sorry!” I was startled by Hwango suddenly yelling in my ear.

I quickly put away my headphones and phone before going to the back of the store to collect my shirt and sign the form, annoyed by this man's complete lack of manners.

“Are you tired, Brother Yerin?”

“Of course, hehe~~” I walked slowly over to the small Japanese table where Yewon was already cooking food.

“So, have you eaten yet?”

“Already done.” I wasn't angry that she ate without waiting for me. If you're hungry and waiting for me That's why I'm angry. I sat down on the floor but the phone in my pocket was in the way so I took it out. But I accidentally dropped my phone on the floor so loud that Yewon turned to look. A screen showing a special scoop that had been stopped appeared.

And at that time I felt like I stopped breathing.

Miss Lee's daughter

Named Lee Umji

The face is exactly the same as my younger sister, Kim Ye Won.

Yewon was already asleep. Her eyelids still had tear stains. I wiped gently with my thumb and placed my hand on my sister's head.

“Yewon, are you afraid? I promise I won't ask you anything again. You know that I never break my promise, right?”

“Can you tell me what happened?”

I clenched my fists and closed my eyes as I thought of the story Yewon, no... Lee Umji, told me.

Her parents were murdered by their daughter, Lee Um Ji.

Umji can't stand the pressure any longer. So he lost consciousness and picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed it. When he realized again, his father and mother's bodies were already in a pool of blood. Um Ji knew that she shouldn't be here and searched through her belongings with her. But she only found her father's bank account book. So he fled across the province and pressed on a certain amount to make a living.

“No matter what, I'm not going anywhere yet. Even though he's dead But I still feel like I'm still not free from him.”

I picked up my bank account book. The only personal items of Yewon that were never touched.

I opened the first page of the book. The name Lee Won Seok, Lee Um Ji's father, appeared.

“Are you going to leave me?”

“Why do you think that, Yewon…”

“No matter what happens There's absolutely no way I'm abandoning you."

“True.”

"I've never broken this promise."

Amidst the darkness in the 30 square meter room, a small light from a lighter slowly started to create a small flame. It burned the account book in his hand until it turned to ashes and was blown away by the night wind.

“She is not Lee Umji. She is Kim Ye Won. My sister.”

Today I finished school early.

This morning, Yewon was lost in thought, but I comforted her as much as I could. I pray that time will help you heal better like in the past.

I took off my headphones when I saw the minimart. The workplace looks strangely chaotic. Because of who else? Hwango quarreled with his wife. So he drank until he was drunk and missed work. The store manager has already hired a new person to work the 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. shift. So he always came and complained at the shop.

“Hey, hey, Yerin!!” When Hwango saw me, he shouted loudly.

“The person who is with you!!! I remember your face!!!!” I felt my face tighten up immediately.

“Isn't that bitch Lee Won Seok's daughter who disappeared!?!”

“So—how?”

“Aren't you living with the person who disappeared!?! You have to immediately report this to the police. How will you get the money?”

“Don't talk nonsense. I live with you every day or I would have known,” I said in a calm voice.

“Here!”

“Uncle Hwango,” I moved closer to whisper so that both of them could hear.

“Shall we move places to talk?”

Fizzy!!!

I wash my hands after all the work is done.

“Please take care of me,” I said before leaving the mini-mart. Thinking, what is my sister going to do now?

“Sister Yerin,” the little kid jumped up and hugged me as soon as I opened the door. Probably waiting for me to come back.

“He has gained a lot of weight.”

“Brother-ah,” I smiled reassuringly when I saw that the other person's state of mind was improving.

“Do you have anything to eat?” I walked into the living room. But the dining table was empty.

"Uh..." It wasn't as unexpected. Yewon probably didn't have the nerve to cook.

“Just kidding, let's eat something like this once in a while.” I held up a bag of potato chips in various flavors. and many many more desserts

“But you have to sleep, don't you? And eat something like this before going to bed....”

“Tomorrow I won't go to school. Oh, and I'm taking a leave of absence from work. I have time all day for you.”

“Really!?!”

I smiled and rubbed the head of the little boy in front of me. Kim Ye Won's smile was pure and innocent. I love your smile and I love my sister too.

"I've never broken this promise."

“A man's body was found on the banks of the Han River. Know the name of Mr. Hwango Died after slipping and falling and hitting his head on a rock. The reason was because he was drunk and quarreled with his wife. The police have contacted the next of kin to take the body for religious ceremonies.”