ReLife Player

Chapter 188

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[Valentines Day]

Last year the Manticore outbreak caused a series of ubiquitous appearances near Doan Elementary School.

As a result, Doan Elementary School chose to accelerate its winter vacation in order to smooth out the situation.

The children rejoiced, thinking that they had fewer school days, but they hadnt expected the school reopening to be moved up.

Were not even having classes! How can the vacation be over already? Whats going on?

Thats what Eunha heard on his way to school today.

The kids, who had started school a few days earlier than the calendar given out by the elementary school, were full of complaints.

Eunha was no exception.

Although there were still about a week left until the graduation ceremony, he didnt like the situation of having to go to school even though there were no classes.

Captain, dont be like that. Its Valentines Day today, after all!

Who cares about Valentines Day.

Eunhyuk said in a cheerful tone as he came over to Eunha, who was slumped over his desk.

This year, Valentines Day was between class days because the winter break ended in early February, unlike in previous years.

Even so, it was a day for handing out chocolates.

Raising his head up on his elbows, Eunha glanced at the boys who were grumbling about how they couldnt wait for spring break.

It seems so obvious.

The airflow in the classroom has been strange since this morning.

The boys were sighing and muttering, but they were also busy sneaking glances at the girls, and some of them were wandering around near a girl they liked.

In a way, it was their first Valentines Day as elementary school students.

Its not that he couldnt understand why the boys were unusually restless today.

However, the boys were forgetting one thing.

Some people get it, and some people dont.

Eunha clicked his tongue.

The greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment.

Very few of those kids went home with chocolate.

It would be better if they just shared chocolates with the whole class.

As Eunha scanned the classroom, the girls didnt seem to be all that excited about Valentines Day.

The girls were passing around chocolates and candy amongst themselves, not even paying attention to the boys.

It didnt seem like the girls were going to share their chocolates unless you pestered them to do so.

I heard there was a fight in Class 2!

Why!? What happened?

Shin Min-young from class 1 got into a fight with the girls from class 2 when she tried to give Hyun-yul chocolate!

Really? Im so jealous of Hyun-yul, no, thats amazing.

I saw Hyun-yul, it was dropping chocolates like crazy from the shoe rack earlier Hes really popular.

Oh, poor little souls.

Eunha patted his chest inwardly.

This world wasnt an ideal world where one man and one woman were bound together.

Even if a capable man was paired with multiple women, he wouldnt face societal criticism in this twisted world.

So, there were boys receiving multiple chocolates, and there were boys who didnt receive a single one.

Whats the big deal about those chocolates?

I dont like sweet stuff.

We came to school to study, not to get chocolates.

Some of the boys were acting uninterested in Valentines Day, but Eunha could tell.

That they were bluffing to protect themselves.

Lets go see what Hyun-yul got!

Lets ask for one!

I want to see it too!

Some of the others ran to see Baek Hyun-yul surrounded by girls.

They seemed to think that if they lingered around, he might share chocolates like a kind benefactor.

Or maybe they were just trying to get some self-satisfaction from Baek Hyeon-yul, the handsome kid at Doan Elementary School.

Oh, poor sentient beings.

Captain, why are you talking as if youre repenting?

Just remember this, Eunhyuk.

Valentines Day is just a scheme by Luminous and YH.

Huh? Uh, uh, uh, got it.

Still, I envy Hyun-yul for receiving a lot of chocolates

If you envy, you lose.

Captain, should we go see Hyun-yul too?

If you envy, you lose

Why? Are you going there to get a piece of chocolate or something?

Eunha and Eunhyuk joked in a playful tone.

Seona, who was talking to the girls in the back of the classroom, suddenly came over.

Her triangular ears perked up, and she stared at them with her lips pouting.

Why are you going to Hyun-yuls place?

Huh?

Why do you go where Hyun-yul is?

Seona asked in a blunt tone.

Eunhyuk stiffened and sneaked a glance at Eunha.

Captain! Whats wrong with Seona?

Eunhyuk, its all your fault.

Eunha turned his head as if he didnt know.

Then Eunhyuk became desperate.

In the meantime, Seona persisted.

Why. Are. You. Trying. To. Go? Huh? Eunhyuk-ah.

Well, I was just wondering how much chocolate Hyun-yul received.

Wondering?

If there are too many, I thought I could help a bit Hehehe

Right, I see. But why are you laughing now?

Seona did I do something wrong?

No, you didnt.

Youre lying. Youre so angry right now.

Why would I be angry with you? Youre the one going to Hyun-yuls class I dont have a reason to be angry.

Right? Is it a misunderstanding? Ahaha

Ahaha?

.

There are days like that for Eunhyuk.

He, who is like a bitter medicine in the pharmacy, cant fulfill his role in crucial moments.

Sigh.

The sigh escaped naturally.

Eunha decided to mediate between Seona, who was wearing a stern smile, and Eunhyuk, whose pupils were shaking back and forth.

Hes just kidding. Do you really think Eunhyuk would go to another class when Im here?

Well.

Isnt it because you have something to give us?

Umm.

Seona was lost in thought.

She looked down at Eunhyuk, who was smiling awkwardly, and thought for a while.

After contemplating for a moment, she sighed and extended her hands that were behind her back.

Here, this is for Eunhyuk. And this is Eunhas.

We made them yesterday at church. They might not be as good as the store-bought ones, but theyre for Valentines Day.

Okay, thanks. Ill eat.

Eunha casually accepted the chocolate from Seona.

It was the same chocolate he received from Seona every year anyway.

He was familiar with the taste of her homemade chocolate.

Thank you! Ill eat it!

Oh, it was a surprise. Why you suddenly shout loudly like that?

Eunhyuk was almost jumping for joy.

He had received chocolates from her every year, but it felt different to receive them in front of the children.

Seona watched Eunhyuk eating the chocolates she made, laughing softly to herself.

But its bigger than mine.

The wrapper is a bit fancy too.

Eunha decided not to say anything since Eunhyuk didnt notice.

Slowly, he got up from his seat and walked over to Minji, who was talking to Hayang.

He showed her the chocolates Seona had made.

Whats wrong, Min-ji, dont you have something for me?

Eunha bit into the chocolate.

Minji, who turned away from him, expressed her surprise.

What is this? Why would I give you something?

Ignoring her astonishment, Eunha tasted the chocolates Seona made.

You know I have a sweet tooth, theres no way you didnt prepare something for me.

That has nothing to do with this!

Dont you think youre being too shameless?

So is it or isnt it?

Minji clenched her teeth.

She had been giving chocolates to Eunha since the age when she didnt even understand the meaning of Valentines Day.

She had thought of giving this year too.

She did think of giving but planned to do it quietly, handing it over with an its nothing special attitude once the kids were out of sight.

But he brazenly came to her and asked for the chocolate as if he were collecting.

No Eunha, this is too much!

But she couldnt refuse to give him the chocolate.

If she didnt give, she might show weakness to the remaining Eunha fans in the school.

If that happened, the chocolate war that was currently taking place in Class 2 could escalate to Class 3 as well.

When are you going to grow up?

Come on. Im older than you.

Just because your birthday is a little earlier, youre acting like this Here, take it. Receive it with gratitude.

Thank you, Ill eat it.

Eunha took the chocolates Minji took out of her bag with both hands.

Until just a moment ago, Minji had been upset, but when she saw Eunha accepting the chocolates like that, she lowered her head and burst into laughter.

You guys talk among yourselves, Im going to the teachers office.

Why the teachers office?

Its Valentines Day for the first time in school. Its an opportunity to get some points with the teachers.

Eunha swallowed his chocolate with an incredulous look on his face.

It was indeed Kim Minji.

She carried a paper bag filled with cheap chocolates available in stores, hung it on her shoulder, and walked out of the classroom.

She should be a politician, not a player. Shes so good at managing people.

Those are the chocolates Minji made when she came to my house yesterday, arent they delicious?

Jung Hayang, you didnt tell me that earlier.

Eunha turned pale with the chocolate Minji gave him already in his mouth.

If he had heard before he ate, he wouldnt have even glanced at it.

But the chocolate was melting in his mouth.

The sweetness lasted only a moment.

Spiciness and bitterness exploded at the same time.

A taste like chaos destroyed his taste buds.

What do you think, do you want some tissues?

.

Minji made it, are you going to spit it out?

Hayang asked with a mischievous look on her face.

Grimacing, Eunha sighed and ate the rest of the chocolate in his mouth.

He didnt feel sick to his stomach, but his mouth was tingling and bitter.

My mom told me not to waste food like that. If its not for me, I can understand, but if its for me, I cant not eat it, right?

Yeah, right.

She smiled as she handed her the thermos.

Eunha sipped warm tea and soothed his stomach.

Thats when it happened.

Here. I made this.

Muffins?

Youll eat what I make too, right?

A transparent bag tied with a neat ribbon.

Inside, a muffin topped with white chocolate upside down.

Eunha smiled when he saw Hayang handing him the muffin in embarrassment.

Thank you. Ill enjoy it. How did you know I like white chocolate?

If its something you like, I know.

Impressive.

Eunha untied the bag and took a bite of the muffin.

Hayang watched him eat the muffin with a smiling face.

The two chatted happily, oblivious to the childrens stares.

When the next class was just around the corner-.

No Eunha, Jung Hayang. Didnt I tell you not to bring food to school?

Im Dohon scolded.

Im back.

Eunha, theyre calling you outside.

Huh?

His Dad returned home.

Out in the hallway, Eunha listened as his dad took off his shoes.

Hurry up and go outside.

Whos there?

Dad chuckled.

Then he ran to his mom and Eunae, who begged for chocolate.

Who could it be at this hour?

It was nighttime.

Eunha left the house, leaving his dad behind, who was busy accepting the chocolate.

The wind at the end of winter slapped his face.

I should have put on something warmer.

While thinking this, Eunha noticed a sedan parked in front of his house.

Whats my noona doing at this hour.

It was Seohyuns car.

Still in his pajamas and with his arms crossed, he knocked on the cars tinted window, which prevented him from seeing inside.

The window slid down with a thud.

Seohyun stood there, face to face,

What are you doing here?

What are you doing here at this hour?

My tutoring ended late, so, are you going to stay there like that? Get in.

Is this going to take long? If not, Ill listen here.

It was a cold that could be dealt with by boosting mana.

When Eunha replied nonchalantly, Seohyun frowned and spoke up.

Do you want to get in trouble?

Han Seohyun opened the door for him.

Once inside, Eunha sat down in the seat shed given him.

Turn up the heater, please.

A faint scent wafted through the air.

She leaned forward.

The driver nodded and turned up the heat.

Lets get you warmed up.

My house is just around the corner.

Are you sure.

Do you want to get in trouble?

Eunha interrupted what she was about to say.

Han Seohyun stared at him with a chubby face.

She had become a middle school student last year and had changed so much in the short time he had seen her.

He thought she looked pretty with a hint of pink on her snow-white face, like she was wearing makeup.

So was the scent that tickled his nose from her.

Did you know Im two years older than you?

Huh? I do.

Dont mess with me then.

Uh, sorry.

Eunha was taken aback by Seohyuns unexpected reaction.

He had expected her to laugh it off.

He didnt expect to see her seriously scolding him like that.

Not to mention, he didnt expect Seohyun to laugh this time.

Whats with that face?

Are you making fun of me?

Youve been making fun of me all along.

Seohyun replies with a giggle.

This time, Eunha stared at her with a frown.

Feeling the stare, Seohyun smiled a little lighter.

Now, your hands.

Why the hands.

Hands.

Here.

Eunha did as he was told and held out his hand.

She held out the paper bag at her feet.

Whats this?

Chocolates. Theres some for you, some for Eunae, and some for your family, so give them for me when you get home.

Eunha gently opened the paper bag.

Inside, there were numerous chocolates with famous brand logos.

Among them, Eunha found chocolates that were only available overseas during this season, and his eyes widened in surprise.

I told you not to make ugly faces.

Am I making an ugly face now? Ill just go home and enjoy it.

Just make sure you tell your family I gave it to you, and dont eat it all by yourself. If you want more, Ill get it for you.

Really?

Look at what youre doing.

Eunha shrugged.

There was no mistaking her personality.

She kept her emotions in check.

Seohyun I didnt expect you to give me chocolate for Valentines Day.

I hadnt seen your face in a while. I just had some free time and came to see you. I gave you chocolate not because its Valentines Day, just coincidentally.

Arent you emphasizing it too much?

Do you want to get in trouble?

Can I have one?

Just dont eat the whole thing.

I had brushed my teeth earlier.

It didnt matter.

From the paper bag, Eunha pulled out a chocolate that was easy to share between the two of them.

Ha Baek-ryeon loved these.

He opened the bag and split the chocolate in half.

Seohyun hadnt expected him to share the chocolate.

She blinked and rolled her eyes slyly to the side.

If you eat it at night, youll gain weight

You can gain more weight.

What do you mean?

What do I mean? I just say things as they are. Whats there to it? I think you might look even prettier if you gain more weight than now.

Is that true?

Have you ever seen me lie?

Well, you cant fool my eyes.

Eunha pretended not to hear and ate the chocolate.

The taste of ecstasy from his previous life spread through his mouth.

He forgot to take another chocolate from the bag before she could say anything.

Meanwhile, after looking at the chocolate for a long time, she finally put it in her mouth.

Delicious.

Isnt it? Things like this always taste better when shared between two people.

Youre talking like you know me, arent you?

Of course, its not the first time Ive done this.

In his previous life, he had shared dessert with Baek-ryeon.

Eager to taste more food, Yoo Jung had shared with him desserts again and again.

It wasnt just the two of them.

During the Mist Flower Party, they had exchanged food they had with others and spent the night.

It was the same in this life.

Whenever Euna tries to eat something with him, he always orders something else.

When his friends have something to eat, they dont eat it alone, but try to share even a single bean.

Its double the flavor and double the happiness.

Eunha savored the chocolate and enjoyed the happiness of sharing.

Seohyun, however, disagreed.

I expect better candy on Whites Day.

I thought you said you didnt give it to me because it was Valentines Day!

I changed my mind.

Hey, thats a lot of money for what you gave me!

Do you want to get in trouble?

Eunha was frustrated.

He wanted to spit out the chocolate he had just eaten.

Seohyun kept teasing him until the given time was over.

Notes!

Hey there! Did you know that in South Korea, March 14th is like a second Valentines Day? Its called White Day, and its when guys get to show their appreciation for the ladies in their lives by giving them gifts like white chocolates, cookies, or other sweets. And get this, if a guy received a gift from a girl on Valentines Day, hes expected to return the favor on White Day! (like Eunhalol) Its not just for romantic partners either friends and colleagues can exchange tokens of affection too. White Day is a pretty big deal in South Korea and its definitely a day worth celebrating!