NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 76 - Farewell But Not
Chapter 76 – Farewell But Not
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[Daily Life] I went out for the first time in a long while today to meet an acquaintance!
Hello everyone! It’s Harmony!
Today was really humid and hot, like the worst ever ㅠㅠ. I couldn’t tell if I was breathing or inside a steam sauna… Noknyangdan members, be careful with all the rain and don’t get hurt!
Anyway, I went to a buffet today~! It was so delicious!
I know I’ll probably get comments like “eating non-stop” or “plump Nyangi” again, but I couldn’t help it ㅠㅠ. The person I met today eats a lot, what can I do!
They ate so much at the buffet without skipping a section, so I unintentionally watched a mukbang… Because of that, I also ate more than usual today and my stomach is so full ㅎㅎ. I’ll skip today’s workout~
I know I should go for a walk after eating to help with digestion, but the weather was too gloomy, so I didn’t. Instead, I went to an animal cafe as my second stop! I got to pet an adorable raccoon~
There were cats, dogs, fennec foxes, and even snakes! The snake was prettier and smoother than I thought ㅎㅎ. Maybe it’s because I’m used to Yoo Jin’s avatar.
I took tons of pictures, but uploading them all at once is a bit much, so I’ll make a separate post later,,!!
Finally, I went to a shooting range! I’ve never been to one before, but I’m really into the Dark Zone lately, so I tried it out.
There were way more guns than I expected, and today I tried shooting the HK416, MCX, various submachine guns, and several pistols. They were so heavy!
Maybe there are people watching this stream from the military? I deeply respect you all for tirelessly protecting the country with such heavy weapons day and night… true respect (）`ω´（）
Honestly, my shoulders are still sore,, it feels like I got bruised ㅠㅠ. But I think all the rolling around with Yoo Jin in the Dark Zone really paid off ㅎㅎ. The range officer also praised me a lot!
By the way, I tried shooting a revolver called the M500 today? Oh my (`^´）. My wrist is still aching,,ㅠㅠ. If I hadn’t stuffed myself at the buffet and gained some weight, I probably would have flown backward.
Anyways! I’m planning to head back home soon^^ Oh my, it’s already past five in the afternoon! I’ve announced beforehand that the stream might be delayed, so don’t wait too eagerly, and let’s meet at 8 PM sharp, okay? Haha.
See you later~!!
“With this, the upload is done… Ugh, just thinking about going home to start the stream again makes me feel overwhelmed already….”
“If it’s too hard, why don’t you take a day off?”
“Hey, how can I take a break on a Friday? Even if I stream till dawn because tomorrow’s a day off, everyone will still keep up with me and collapse.”
“Why don’t you use that method?”
“That method?”
Yes, that method.
The one where, when viewers start throwing tantrums for some reason, you declare, ‘I’ll do it my way,’ and play a crappy game.
After a brief moment of thought, Harmony clapped her hands, signaling that she understood what I was talking about. But contrary to my expectations, she didn’t say anything and instead cautiously added, as if trying to evade the topic.
“Well, I’ve overused that method too much….”
“It seems the effect has worn off.”
“I’ve used it way too often….”
Oh dear.
That’s why you shouldn’t overuse something that has a strong effect. Even in my case, after using it a few times, people have become so accustomed to it that they now intentionally seek out all sorts of weird games.
Escaping to the Dark Zone would make it a non-issue, but… I just wanted to say that things rarely go as planned.
As mentioned in the post written by Harmony, it was already past five o’clock. Although it was still the height of summer and the sun wouldn’t set quickly, the dark clouds thickly covering the sky made the surroundings darken surprisingly fast.
Moreover, according to the weather forecast, it was supposed to rain heavily ‘again’ around seven in the evening, but as with all weather predictions, this was not something to be taken too literally.
In short, there was every possibility that the rain might start earlier than expected.
“Then let’s head home. Yoo Jin, I still don’t know where you live. If I had a car, I would have given you a ride.”
“It’s fine. And even if you did, it might have overlapped with Seoul’s rush hour anyway, hehe.”
“True, that’s a good point… especially with the rain coming. Anyway, I live near Hoehyeon Station, so I’ll just take the subway without worrying about traffic.”
“Then I will too.”
“Hehe, at least we’ll be on the same path for a bit. It’ll be less lonely.”
Walking on the asphalt road that was damp and not drying at all.
The surroundings were filled with rough low-rise buildings typical of Seoul’s old downtown, but the high-rise buildings seen beyond the alleys still gave off that distinct Seoul vibe.
As we exited the suffocating alley, Namsan Tower came into view in the distance.
The surroundings were packed with buildings that seemed to blend different eras. There was a red brick building that must have been built decades ago, a slightly older-looking high-rise building, and next to it, a newly built clean and white structure.
Next to that was a luxury department store, and right in front of the main road leading there, seemingly out of nowhere, was Exit 6 of Hoehyeon Station.
The air felt a bit fresher as we descended.
While heading toward the turnstile, Harmony, recalling something, spoke up.
“The place where we first fought with other users was a place like this. Right?”
“That’s right. How long has it been… it’ll be almost a month soon. Time flies faster than you think.”
“Wow, already that much time… It passed by so quickly that it still feels surreal. We first met under those circumstances, and now we’re at a point where I can buy you a meal…”
When I think about it like that, as I just mentioned… time really flies.
After passing through the automatic ticket gate, she asked again at the fork in the road.
“Which direction are you heading?”
“I’m transferring to Line 3 at Chungmuro Station and heading straight up.”
“Wow, really? We’re going the same way! But I get home quickly after taking Line 3… if you live in Ilsan or somewhere like that, I’ll be getting off first.”
However, before we could continue our conversation, the subway arrived.
The rush hour had just begun, and the crowd was rapidly increasing. Still, we should be grateful that it was at a manageable level.
To put it more specifically, how should I say it? Sitting was out of the question, but at least it wasn’t packed to the point where we were squished together. Moreover, since I had a tail, it could become quite awkward if it got too crowded.
Harmony seemed to be somewhat aware of this and reassured me not to worry, saying she would protect my tail if the situation called for it. Of course, it was a bit awkward that she was making such bold claims while fiddling with my tail.
Not to mention, there were a lot of people watching.
“That’s enough now.”
“Aww…”
“Do you really like my tail?”
“It’s so fascinating…”
Honestly, I can’t deal with her.
Anyway, we found our spot. We only had to go two stops before transferring, so we didn’t stay together for long and soon got off. The weather was so muggy that even the subway couldn’t escape the discomfort.
It didn’t bother me much, but Harmony…
Before we knew it, the two of us had left Line 4, transferred, and were now standing on the platform for Line 3, heading towards Ilsan, cutting through Seoul.
Maybe because it was close to rush hour, the subway arrived quickly again. Fortunately, we were able to enjoy a slightly more comfortable environment compared to before as we headed home.
As the number of stations left until we got home gradually decreased, the topic returned to the locations of our respective residences.
“I only have three stations left. Since you haven’t said anything, it seems like you have a bit further to go, Yoo Jin.”
“Where…oh, yes, that’s true.”
Then the next statement.
“I only have five more stations to go.”
“…What!?”
“Do you live near Doknipmun Station?”
For some reason, at those words, Harmony’s pupils began to quake as if there was an earthquake.
At first, I didn’t understand why, but soon, the reason became clear.
“Uh, no, we shouldn’t live this close! If we do, I’ll be nagged to death…”
“…What did I do to make you worry so much?”
“You told me to lose weight just a little while ago, did you forget already…?”
Ah.
Aha.
It was then that I could finally laugh.
Time flew by, and before I knew it, Harmony was at the station where she had to get off. As the screen door and the train door opened simultaneously, we parted ways.
However, it wasn’t the kind of farewell we thought it was.
With a slight smile on my lips, I spoke to bid her farewell.
“Since home is close, let’s meet again later.”
Swoosh.
With that, the door closed, and my first encounter with her came to an end.
Later, Harmony testified that although it was a smile, it felt like a charismatic villain’s promise of a reunion in a thriller movie, rather than a typical smile.
[Tricky’s Personal Community – Harmony]
[General] HarmonyMalleableChewyStickyDoughBellyTouchWantPersonUpvote LOL
Actually, it’s a joke, LOL, but if I don’t do this, Harmony won’t notice me!!!
Anyway, I’m curious about the buffet you said you went to today. I was thinking of asking through a donation, but I got impatient, hehe. It seems like a good date spot, except for the shooting range, so I’m asking.
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