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....Three strikes....

...After that day...

...I also wait for 3:00 a.m. every day..

..in order to meet her..

...3 months ago...

"Whoa!!!! “I shouted loudly in the middle of the intersection without any regard for anyone. And no one will come out, I'm afraid.

Well, it's 3:00 AM right now, when most people in this city are asleep.

Except for a few people like me.

Kim Seol-ah, a small, pitiful company employee who is taken advantage of by her bulky boss. Ordered to go to work and send again overnight.

Just because I refused to accept her invitation to go on a date to the amusement park next week.

...So it's my fault? That I don't like her!

But I couldn't do anything. In addition to taking your tired body from working all day and your friend's dead notebook to sit and kiss Puk at a cafe in the area near the condo until the shop is closed.

...and then kicked me out like this!!

Walking around without thinking about returning to the condo until I'm sleepy is something I quite enjoy doing after work. When the weather is good

But...it's not urgent like this.

..Here I am walking around until I have completed 10 kilometers! Sigh!

I guess I'll have to go back to bed crying and hugging my resignation letter to my chest at the condo, haha...

It's really bad for me -- eh, I seem to have encountered something.

Yes, really, yay!!

I jumped up in the air with rapturous joy. In my heart I thanked God a thousand times.

And then... God blessed me at 3 am to find a place suitable for working like a long bench in a park like this!

The lights here look quite bright.

But..it seems like I'm not the only one who looks busy at times like this.

There was a woman sitting on that bench bathed in light. She seemed to be sitting on her phone. Her face looked youthful, her nose high, her lips thin, and her long golden hair helped make her complexion look brighter than before. Which when you look at it from here It was already about 5 meters away from that bench.

You are like a glowing neon light.

Hmm...maybe you can take a bath with Omo. Interesting thought.

Tall and slender, he sat cross-legged, showing off his long legs. She wore an oversized white shirt and a black beanie. and famous brand sneakers like the dancers

street dance

Look beautiful and cool at the same time. Plus it looks a little mysterious.

It's interesting, people.

I didn't waste any time and immediately walked up to her and asked her to sit with me. Even if they're sitting on opposite sides.

Eyes focused on the phone Lifted his head and looked at me from head to toe without consideration. His face stared at me for several seconds. It's a look that looks like a person is seeing something strange..

Eh, or is there something on my face....besides beauty?

I lifted my hair behind my ear. Relieve embarrassment about your own beauty

She nodded lightly before returning her attention to the communicator in her hand.

I hurriedly sat up and adjusted my posture and tools without delay.

Suddenly it occurred to me that Her eyes must mean...

I'm embarrassed when I say this..now my face must definitely have red stains on my cheeks.

Right now my body doesn't look right. My hair is messy. A face without oily makeup But luckily I didn't forget to paint my lips red. According to my personal motto 'Fuck your face, red lips first' has made me a lot more confident.

What about an old white t-shirt that's completely stretched out and red sweatpants that are always ready to fall off? If there is no cheap straw rope tied to fix the problem. Plus some fluffy yellow duck slippers that I wore.

It's a complete set.

Sigh...this is pajamas ready to sleep in. But I can't sleep perfectly.

I sit and type. With her sitting next to me playing on the phone.

It feels like she's being looked at from time to time, but it wouldn't be correct to say that she's only looking. Since I often glanced at her as well

And I just noticed something lying motionless in your lap. After we sat squinting at each other for almost 5 minutes...

'Red Alarm Clock'

Why did you bring it with you? Even though I know it's bad manners. But let me try asking.

"Excuse me," my voice broke, breaking the silence between us.

"..." Silent eyes were directed towards me.

"Why did you bring an alarm clock?"

She was quiet for a moment. Until I thought it was wrong to speak up. You must be asking something terribly wrong.

"Sorry--"

" --I don't know....just waiting....maybe." Her voice suddenly rang out, interrupting my apology.

His hand lightly touched the watch before turning and giving me a small smile.

So cute when she smiles.

" wait ? So let's fight."

" thank you "

"Congratulations." I gave her a smile from my heart.

After that, the conversation between us was simply cut off.

Everything will be quiet again.

She went back to looking down and playing on the phone as usual.

As for me, I probably have to work quickly. Because if I just keep playing, I won't be able to finish it in time tonight.

But in that silence there is sound...

...There was only the sound of her clock ticking softly in the silence between the two of us.

Time had passed, almost an hour had passed. She was still sitting next to me using the phone.

“Look, there's a lot of work,” she said softly after a long moment of silence.

"This is normal for company employees." I chuckled lightly at my pathetic answer.

"Oh... You look really tired. It's a career."

“No, it's fun.” I smiled at her. “What about you? What do you do? "

"Dancer or model"

"Singer or Actor"

"Ummmmmm"

"Or be an idol"

"The host?"

“Not at all.” She shook her head. “Even if you guessed something, Anyway, it's not right."

"Why?? Or have you lost your job?” Her eyes flashed a little sadly.

So I hurriedly slapped myself for saying something without thinking.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you sad." I quickly bowed my head and apologized to her.

"I'm not sad at all...I just want to try doing things I like." She looked at my work again.

" Shows that you are currently working on a job you don't like. I don't want to talk about it." I mumbled softly to myself.

"Um -- well, not really right now. The future is more than what needs to be done,” she said in a slightly sad tone.

"You probably have your own reasons." I nodded at her softly.

"Probably like that. Sigh!" She let out a soft sigh.

"Then let's fight."

"....Fight?"

"Yes, we just have to fight!"

"Then let me ask you something."

"Yes," I answered her firmly.

"Between what I like and what I'm forced to do because I think it's good." She looked at me expectantly.

"What will you choose?"

"Um--that's difficult too," I said, thinking about my answer.

"But if it were me I'll probably choose what I like. Coincidentally, I'm a spoiled type. So I indulged myself more."

“Is that so? It's interesting.” She smiled. “Thank you. I guess I'll have to resign tomorrow.”

"Have you decided yet?"

"Well, you have to fight, don't you?"

"Yes, it's really good. I got to quit a job that I don't like. It's really good--"

" --School...quit school." She said with determination in her voice. Such a determined person--ha!!! school!!

"Wait, school? She nodded lightly.

So bad luck!! I advise children under 20 to quit school.

"How old are you? My shocked tone It probably made her look a little confused.

"I'll be 19 this year," she replied innocently.

It's different from me who felt hot and didn't ask her clearly from the beginning.

"Ha!! Only 19?” I asked her again.

" um "

"Then don't quit just yet - finish your senior year first." I tried to stop her. Which probably seems contradictory to the answer I gave her.

"--I don't want it," she refused sternly.

"You have to fight, don't you?"

"It's not like this."

"I choose what I like--because I happen to be a spoiled person too."

“Well, I didn't know I was talking to a high school student,” I answered as I thought, “Why didn't you tell me your age sooner?”

"I was wrong, huh."

" --Because I'm a child. Even though I don't have the right to choose -"

Those words of repentance made my heart tremble slightly.

"I didn't mean it like that," I said quickly. Before she gets any more wrong

“And what does that mean?!” She asked me almost immediately.

Sigh! It's not worth looking for trouble at all.

"Uh--I don't know! "

" ...And finally-- "

" --but you have to study. Finish your studies too. Promise me.” I held out my pinky to her.

She looked at my little finger for a moment. before gently brushing my hand away

" Why ? Why do you have to study?"

"Uh, because I don't know the reason, I have to learn it." I tried to say what I thought at the time.

"What if I don't study? Don't you know the reason?" Her voice began to soften.

"Yes, after studying, this year is over, you can stop studying." I felt sorry for her, "I just need you to find a reason."

"-Alright," she replied in a low voice.

"Good," I smiled at her.

"When that day comes, please tell me the reason, little one."

"You.." Her voice came out very softly. Until I could hardly hear

" what "

" nothing "

"Um, so?"

"But there's a condition...when will I graduate? You have to go to my graduation ceremony.” She held out her pinky finger in front of me. Copy the one I gave to you just now.

"Otherwise I'll resign--"

And of course...I quickly extended my pinky finger to intertwine with hers. (Although not very willingly) As soon as she finished speaking,

It's like a promise in the moonlight.

"Of course--but what's your name?" Where do you study, little one?” I hurriedly said before she could change her mind. While our fingers are still intertwined

" Eunseo Son--As for the location I'll tell you in the chat." I feel like I'm being asked for my number. Should I be embarrassed?

But it's better to be shy because she's beautiful. Scream!!

So beautiful that it has an aura more powerful than my forehead. (Even though I cut off my bangs to cover it)

"Ah..really?"

"Um." And I'm a soft-hearted person. I agreed to tell her my number. Even though I want to act like I'm playing a little bit.

"So what's your name?" ” she asked me while putting the number into a fancy phone.

"Is it good? ” I pretended to sound like an innocent woman who forgot to give him my number.

"Come on, you still know my name," she teased me.

“Alright, little one--my name is Seol-ah--”

“Kim--Kim Sol-ah, right? “She said my last name correctly.

How do you know? Or have I met you before? Hmm..

"I've seen that name at my father's company," she looked up, remembering that time.

"If I'm not mistaken, I've seen her while secretly sleeping at my desk as well. Should I take a picture of it too--"

That's it..is it bad luck? So why does this child look like he's seen him somewhere? He's familiar. He's not familiar. Familiar with being the president's son too. When did you see it? Did you not see it? If you happen to see me while I'm sleeping, I'll definitely get you fired.

"I'm sorry." I quickly stood up and bowed my head to her.

"I don't see the need to apologize-"

"Don't fire me, please!" If I get fired, I'll definitely get scolded by my mother. What about the expenses that I have to use? Oh! It's bad.

"Don't be afraid of me...don't tell dad. I didn't do anything wrong,” she said, cutting me off as I kept my head down.

"One more thing..after eating lunch It's normal to be sleepy. Even Dad secretly sleeps regularly."

“Good or bad, maybe I'll tell Dad. The story that she was so diligent that she took her work outside to do as well."

“Dad must be happy. To have hard-working employees like you."

"Lift your head for a moment."

"Will it be good? "

"Um..my back hurts really bad."

"Ah..thank you." After finishing her words, she immediately frowned.

"Don't be so polite like this -- I didn't give you a salary," she joked.

"Take it easy while you're with the president."

"Is that what you want?"

"Um, let's say the same thing."

Fu! Relieved, at least I didn't get fired.

"Ah...so you're not going home? Is the president going to be worried?" I asked her, after realizing that it was already 4:00 a.m.

"I don't see the need to hurry back. That uncle never cared about anything besides work,” she said, looking at the clock on her lap that was still ticking.

"Besides, I've been out on my own since 2 years ago. That uncle never knew anything about me."

"Oh--that's good," I said as my hands began to work slowly again. and left in a little more haste. Because time is getting less and less.

"Um--" and thanked her. who seemed to know, sat still and didn't say anything else.

It was almost 5:00 a.m. and my work was finished.

I hurriedly sent the work file via email to my boss. Then I quickly packed up my things before anyone woke up and walked out and saw me in my panda form. Dark circles around the eyes like this

But when he turned to the side, he saw that the little boy People who think she's gone back I'm having a good night's sleep. She hugged the alarm clock to her chest.

Even if you fall asleep on a bench in a position that causes neck pain. But the aura of beauty has not decreased one bit. Or it might multiply at all.

I stared at the picture in front of me for a while. before picking up a cell phone and filming the innocence of people who wanted to quit school

Is it a good idea to wake up?? I can only think in my heart Part of me wants to wake up. On the other hand, I don't want to interrupt the happiness of the person in front of me.

So I let the person in front of me sleep for a while longer. After all, I probably wouldn't be in a hurry today. Because it's my holiday

But suddenly her alarm clock rang. She was startled out of her dreamy reverie almost immediately.

"How are you, little one? Did you sleep well?? ” I smiled at her who was looking confused.

"Um--what time is it?" she said in a hushed tone.

A slender hand lifted up and rubbed his eyes cutely like a little child.

"It's 5:30 a.m." I answered her sweetly.

"Oh! Damn, it's 5:30 a.m." She frantically got up. Hug the alarm clock to my chest and run at speed.

It took her a few seconds. In running as far as the eye can see It's like being a national whirlwind runner.

I sat on the bench and laughed softly in a good mood. before she ran back Not long after time had passed

She ran and stopped in front of me. Then stood still for a while.

"Are you tired, little one?" Looking at the beads of sweat on her clear face, I knew that she must have run very far.

"What's going on?"

Right now, her face looks tense, like a person thinking. So for now I'd rather just stay quiet.

"Today is Saturday, right?? "She is still stunned. He bent his head and asked me.

"Yes," I answered her with an affectionate smile.

Standing next to her was very wrong because I looked like a child even though I was older. Helplessly

This little guy looks like he's drinking a lot of milk. I guess I'll have to go back to drinking some milk. I'll be as tall as you, huh.

"Fuu!!" She let out a soft breath.

“It must be really tiring.” She shook her head in denial. But I don't believe it. Run that far

"Do you normally exercise?"

"Every day.." she said while wiping away the sweat that was stuck on her pretty face.

"So strong."

" um.. "

"Let's go home?? "My inviting voice Breaking the silence between us is good.

"No problem, go back." She walked back to her seat.

"Do you want that?"

"Um..I don't want to go back yet."

"Then I'll stay with you as a friend," I said, walking back to my seat like her.

She turned to look at me before giving me a questioning look. I gave her a little smile.

"...still don't want to go back either."

" ... " Yawn~ So sleepy.

I don't know how much time has passed since we sat in silence like this, but it made me feel....

....My eyelids are closing. Before the world in the future gradually darkens and eventually dies.

I felt that I was now strangely warm, like I was lying in my room. Then cover yourself with a thick blanket in the middle of the cold weather.

I can't say I feel comfortable. I don't want to get up and go anywhere. I'd rather sleep a little longer.

"Hey, wake up." Whose voice is this? Why is it in my dream?

"..you" can also poke me.

What a realistic dream, even more so than movie 3.

D 

"You"

"Hey hey"

"Hey" Okay, I'm starting to get annoyed.

"Hey hey"

" wake up "

"Wake up." I couldn't stand it anymore.

"Sloppy girl" Hey! Who can say that?

Eyes that were once heavy Now it can be lifted up easily.

I look for the person who scolded me just now. Who dares to say that I'm lazy?

But instead, a pair of eyes stared at me before I could stare at it.

The warmth still covers me. It's probably because of the sunlight at 6 a.m. and....

...You, holding me close to your body, look...

" Hey! " Pushing her to let me go. It was the best idea at the time.

I quickly stood up from the bench. Then he stood and stared at the person who secretly stole his hug while he was sleeping without batting an eye.

"Sigh~ Wake up," she said, standing up from the bench. Twisting your body slightly To eliminate aches and pains

"All tired"

"Secretly hugging me?" My irritated tone might have made her seem a bit agitated...maybe.

“No,” she replied quietly.

" do not believe ! "

"It's up to you."

"Then why don't you think about explaining it?!"

"It's not necessary. She knows herself well.”

What, all these confusing and irritating words? Have you forgotten? That I'm a damaged person, huh.

I quickly walked back over and grabbed the things on the bench, lifting them up and hugging them, before looking at her with dazed eyes.

"I'm back."

" um.. "

"So, aren't you thinking of going home?"

" do not know "

"Come back." I swear I wasn't worried about you at all. Even just a little..just thinking that she deserves to go home and rest. As an energetic teenager, that's all.

"I don't want it."

"Really?"

" um "

"Are you sure?"

" um "

"Sigh! Your eyes can't see anymore.” Her eyes now look floating, unlike they did two hours ago.

"Then I order you as you secretly hugged--"

" --You're the one who came to hug me."

"Ha! What do you say?"

"She sleepwalked and hugged me."

"It's me! Sleepwalking! Crazy!”

I felt a hot feeling on my face that I couldn't tell. My face might be red right now. Definitely because of shyness.

" um.. "

"Then, as a damaged person, I would say..not going back."

" ...sleepwalking ?"

"We may be dreaming. Because I didn't sleep much..maybe." I comforted myself gently. Where have I normally sleepwalked? This is extremely embarrassing, sleepwalking in front of someone you just met overnight!

So just pretend you don't care. I didn't hear it.

"Sigh! Why are you so stubborn?"

"If you're a child, you have to sleep."

"Sleep a lot and you'll get taller."

"Then show me.. "

"Didn't you sleep much when you were a child?"

"Huh?"

"I don't see it as high... "

" ... " This little girl is so begging! If you're not a good-looking person Mom will slap you until they're even.

"Then it's about her."

"I must go home and sleep first."

I gave up hope of making her go home to sleep. Then walked quietly with his belongings.

We'll probably meet again on another day...maybe.

"Wait!" A voice shouted from the people on the bench. As soon as I was only 2 steps away from the bench

Right now, my heart is full of questions and doubts...

...Why are you yelling? When we just whisper to each other and you can hear ??

I turned to her standing up from the bench. She walked over and stood next to me. Pretending to look the other way Indifferently

"Change your mind..." The tall man's cunning eyes Unexpectedly, he glanced up at me.

"...want to go home"

"...Um." This kid? It's worth a shot. I asked for a long time and didn't think of going back. Do you think you're the lead actor in a soap opera? Huh?

I could only keep my frustration in my heart. Then walked out with her.

We walked along in the soft sunlight that lit up the path. This is probably the most beautiful time of the hour.

I decided to stop and buy breakfast at a famous convenience store, which is open 24 hours, after walking only 1 kilometer.

But if I'm being honest....I would have to say that there isn't a single shop open yet. Makes me have to eat boxed food here. Can't choose

Inside the store, there was only one sharp-faced young employee in a uniform. His tall figure seemed to sway back and forth. It's like he's ready to fall asleep on the soft-colored counter. Prue's eyes looked at the new person in confusion.

"Welcome," a quiet voice greeted us softly for the two of us to hear as soon as we walked in.

It didn't take us long to make the selection. before rushing to pay Then walked out of the store. So that the employees can secretly take a little nap.

I asked about her whereabouts. to walk and deliver Let her know that she is safe. Fortunately, it's not too far from here. And it's not far from the condo I live in either.

We sat and ate breakfast on a bench. Convenience store next door

I took a big bite of the cold rice ball and drank the bland milk until I was full. So did she. She shared some smoked sausage with me. After biting into the red bean bread and drank the chocolate milk in large gulps.

We sat still for a while before getting up and walking around.

The whole thing I've told you...I've never done this to anyone before in the 25 years I've been born. This girl is the first. And maybe I'm the only one...maybe.

And finally we walked to her condo. which is a famous condo in the area which can be considered quite luxurious Because here there are only rich people, whether they are celebrities or famous singers. Many people often stay here.

This place is very luxurious and expensive. The size I think I've worked all my life and I still can't afford a room.

"Yawn!" I teased, raising my hand to cover my yawning mouth. Because I don't want to stay here for long.

"Anyway, we're here. I'll go first." He didn't have to wait for a reply. I turned around and prepared to run away from here.

“Wait!” she shouted softly, “I have something to give you!”

"It's okay." My considerate attitude probably worked.

"Come in first"

She pushed me to come sit and wait for her in the lobby. Before she runs off somewhere Which I think is probably her room.

Inside the lobby, several employees were bustling around. So I chose to sit in the chair in the corner of the room. There aren't many people walking around here.

Even though the length of time you made me wait It won't last long. But it makes it easy for people who haven't slept all night like me to fall asleep. With cool air conditioning like this, it's even easier to sleep.

which I have to try very hard To suppress it, yawn! The more I talk, the more I feel sleepy. Let's lie down and wait.

"Come on." She ran panting towards me, covered in sweat. It was like going up and down the stairs, or if there was no elevator here, it would be difficult. Condos are this expensive.

In her hand was a red alarm clock, like the one she took with her to the park.

It's just..different in that this house probably doesn't have batteries. Because I didn't hear the ticking of the clock at all.

She stood there putting in the coals and adjusting that. This is fully adjusted. in front of me

And when everything is in order as you want She handed me that watch. which I took and held confusedly

"I give," she said as I looked around at the clock. I notice that the alarm clock's hand points to 3, but what time is it 3?

"It's 3 a.m....I set the alarm for 3 a.m." She said as if she already knew what I was going to ask her.

"I'm on that bench every day at 3 a.m."

"What are you going to do? “I am quite puzzled that this youth hangs out there every day.

"Before, I didn't know. It just feels like I'm waiting for something... ” She said the same thing I asked about the alarm clock. While sitting in the park

" ...but now I seem to know." She stared at me blankly. before giving a sweet smile.

Sigh! I feel like I'm being tricked by some kid.

"Ah. Thank you." I avoided her eyes. before turning away, "Then I'm going home."

"Um.." Then she walked away from me. Leave me alone with the sound of the clock ticking. He's really a strange kid.

After that..every night at 3:00 a.m., the red alarm clock that was placed next to the bed always rang.

She was always sitting on that bench with her alarm clock on as well.

We usually sit and talk for only 10 minutes before we head home. Because she has to go to school. As for me, I have to work in the morning, so I never once thought of changing clothes before leaving the house.

And it seems like there are days when I can't go to see you. She would call me instead.

Sometimes I want to tell you that 3 a.m. is a very sleepy time! But..for her it probably isn't.

Even though she called But she's never spoken to me before. It is a rather strange call and wastes a certain amount of phone bill.

But I never thought of being annoyed. I only thought that this was just how cute this child was.

Eh! Or maybe I just fell in love with this little kid and I don't know.

But all I know now is that it's almost 3:00 a.m. I'll have to go find that kid first.

-- Thank you for listening to my story --

- THE END -

- KA0B00N -

-- This article is my first story. If there is any point that you like or there is any point that you don't like, you can criticize and warn at any time --

..with love and mackerel..

KA0B00N

-- This article is just the imagination of the author. There was no bad intention. If there was any mistake, I apologize here. --