#114. Results. 22
While Woojin was wiping the water off his hands, a moment of silence fell over the house.
I quickly changed the channel on the TV, and all I could hear was the sound of a drama.
Mom, Dad, and Bomi all just looked at Woojin's back without opening their mouths.
Have you heard the news?
Worries came crashing in like waves.
The last thing I wanted was for the wounds I worked so hard to heal to reopen.
Now, I just hope that my son and older brother will be happy.
After a while, Woojin turned around, having wiped the water off the sink with a rag without saying a word.
And he said with a sly smile to his mom, dad, and Bomi who were looking at him.
“I also bought strawberries and green grapes.”
Dad quickly spoke up.
“Oh! And dessert! So good!”
Mom and Bomi also joined in.
“Oh yeah~! Strawberry!”
“Our Woojin is the best.”
That was fortunate.
Looking at him with such a faint smile, it seemed like he hadn't heard the news.
I was so lucky.
So, Woojin ate fruit while talking about various things with his family.
It was a harmonious scene, just like usual.
Still, Bomi joked around and watched her brother's reaction, thinking that he might hear something and act like nothing happened.
And I was able to come to a conclusion.
My brother's appearance is no different than usual.
It seemed like I hadn't heard.
“I’m going to take a shower.”
Woojin packed his clothes and went into the bathroom, turned on the shower and felt the water pouring down on his face.
Swaaaaaaaaaah.
I shampooed my hair and washed my body with body cleanser.
Swaaaaaaah.
Woojin, who had washed off the foam cleanly, stood in front of the mirror.
Let's wipe away the white steam on the mirror.
The wounds that had developed in the place where he had been imprisoned were clearly visible.
Suddenly, I remembered the first time I came home and took my first shower in the bathroom.
That's when I took a hot shower and my body turned red as if I was cooked.
Number 2038, Kim Bang-woon, who was transferred to a general hospital for treatment, escaped.
Woojin slowly mumbled while looking at the mirror.
The pressure of the bail and the letter must have caused a commotion. It is not easy to take one's own life in prison.
He must have tried, but it all came to nothing, and after another suicide attempt, he was transferred to a general ward.
And escape.
Given his actions and personality, he would have thought about running away when he was moved to the sickroom.
Woojin nodded slowly and muttered.
I didn't run away to take my life.
“It’ll take quite some time.”
Of course, as long as you don't get caught by the police.
Number 2038, Kim Bang-woon is full of psychological pressure and anger.
Because you made it that way.
He is a person who does not get hurt.
He will have a brief cooling off period, as if he were hiding in a cave to make plans.
Woojin didn't feel the need to look for him.
But if you come.
For a moment, Woojin looked at the mirror in doubt.
It was because one corner of his mouth was turned up.
Woojin wiped the mirror once with his hand.
The lips that had been pointed up were still in the same place as if they had never been there.
“I think it’s a natural thing, but… … . I guess the subconscious is waiting for you.”
With that muttering, Woojin ended his observation of himself and his subconscious.
He finished understanding his own condition according to his escape and causality.
Woojin, who had gathered his thoughts, wiped the moisture off with a towel and went into his room.
And then I lay down on the bed, rolled around for a bit, and closed my eyes.
* * *
The week passed quickly.
Park In-hyeok's stock soared through the roof, and the criminal who committed the heinous crime received the world's wrath.
Could it be a synergy effect?
The movie Synesthesia had over 8 million viewers.
Of course, the movie's reviews were also very good.
Park In-hyeok, who was having such a busy day, somehow made time to make an appointment with Woo-jin.
Woojin, standing in the parking lot of Park Inhyeok's house, blinked his eyes several times.
A sports car with a sexy exterior.
It was a cool sports car that would definitely attract people's attention if seen on the road.
“Mr. Woojin, it’s a gift.”
“Is this the car?”
Park In-hyeok, who was touching the car, smiled.
“I feel like I just received it. I’m not that unscrupulous. Thanks to that, I’ve cut down on drinking. Does the car look good?”
It was inevitable that I would see it as okay.
Because it was a car that any man would desire.
Woojin answered.
“It would be noticeable.”
"yes?"
“It seems like a perfect match for me.”
Park In-hyeok blinked.
“Opposition… … you say? No, it’s okay… … .”
Even though I was busy, I went to see it in person and checked it out, and chose and chose the car again.
Manager Hyung said it was too expensive as a gift, but Park In-hyeok bought it on the spot.
But they say it's a contradiction.
Park In-hyeok opened his mouth in embarrassment.
“This is a really good dish, it sells well… … .”
“There aren’t many places to run in our country.”
“Would you like to sit down first? If you sit down and hold the steering wheel, will your mind change?”
When Woojin slowly shook his head, Park Inhyeok said as if he noticed something.
“Do you like sedans by any chance? Ride quality and such?”
Speaking in a way that is not appropriate for one's age.
Woojin spoke as if hammering a nail into his mouth.
“No. It’s not ordinary to stand out. And I don’t have a license.”
For a moment, Park In-hyeok looked at Woo-jin as if he was dumbfounded.
It never occurred to me that Woojin, who seems to know everything as if he were saying, "Ask me anything," doesn't have a driver's license.
No, I didn't.
“You’ll get your license soon. I think you can get it with your eyes closed, Woojin… … .”
“I’d like to put it in the closet, but… … .”
It was not the time.
When I felt more about the world, learned more, and felt like I had made it, I thought about my daughter.
“I like public transportation.”
It is a place where people's joys and sorrows are visible.
I wanted to feel more of the people entangled in causality.
So Woojin liked walking.
Walking is also very important for people.
Rather than looking at the scenery from a wheelchair pushed by someone, or sitting and thinking deeply,
People who walk around in circles as if wandering in a closed room or space have overwhelmingly richer imaginations and more active brains.
If we observe a person with this phenomenon in mind, we can determine his personality and even the situation he is in.
“That could be… … right.”
Park In-hyeok gave a resigned laugh.
I prepared to prepare the perfect gift, but Woojin looks at the sports car that others would drool over as if it were a rock.
“Shall we go out for a meal? Is it that good?”
When Park In-hyeok made an appointment with Woo-jin, he didn't say anything else and only asked them to have a meal together.
The idea was to give the car as a surprise gift.
But that was the moment when everything went down the drain.
Food and sports cars.
Woojin's interest, with his eyes sparkling like that, was overwhelmingly focused on food.
But you never know.
Park In-hyeok opened the car door and spoke to Woo-jin.
“Since I bought it, I’ll take it.”
So Woojin got into the passenger seat and Park Inhyeok took the wheel.
Woof- Woof-
The car slid down the road with an exhaust noise.
Park In-hyeok, who was holding the steering wheel, glanced at Woo-jin.
Woojin was looking around the car with curious eyes.
'also.'
I thought my mind would change if I tried it.
“Is it okay if I try it?”
“It’s hard. I think the bus seats are more comfortable because they have cushions. There is the problem of fierce competition for seats though.”
Park In-hyeok stuck out his tongue and gave up trying to seduce Woo-jin.
*
[National Institute of Scientific Investigation]
There was also a beautifully carved inscription on a large rock in front of the building's entrance.
[The Power of Science to Reveal the Truth]
Inside the building, I could see an office with the words ‘Genetics Department’ written in bold letters among the various departments of the National Institute of Scientific Investigation.
“I’m going to go back.”
The head of the genetics department scratched his head.
At the request of Detective Kim Tae-hyun, he had been keeping quiet about the DNA found at the crime scene, but it was becoming difficult as pressure mounted.
The DNA was neither that of the criminal nor that of anyone associated with the police.
What was even funnier was that every time that DNA was detected, the case was quickly closed.
Unidentified DNA was detected at the scene each time, even before a thorough investigation could begin.
That's five in total.
Confession. And the criminal blurted out the motive for the crime, the tools, etc.
The higher-ups noticed this and began to have doubts.
For example, the unidentified DNA may in fact be that of the culprit, and even if not, the identity must be confirmed.
There were a lot of pressures being applied.
The head of the genetics department, who had been rubbing his head as if he was troubled, soon brought the cell phone to his ear.
It was a call to detective Kim Tae-hyun.
“Oh, it’s me. Detective Kim.”
-Oh my, Chung-sung! It's been a while!
“It’s been a while since I called you, but I feel like I have to tell you some bad news.”
Detective Kim Tae-hyun desperately wanted to hide his unidentified partner, namely his DNA.
-Oh my… … . I’m a weak-hearted man, so please speak gently.
“That’s what I mean… … . Detective Kim’s partner. The unidentified DNA, they’re having a hard time finding it up there.”
-… … .
“I can’t help it this time. If I decide to keep going like this and keep nitpicking, I might become a legal nuisance to that partner. You know that? Why bother me with all sorts of things even if I’m innocent? That’s why I’m letting you know in advance. It’s better to reveal your identity before you become a nuisance.”
-ha…….
“I can’t help it.”
-……All right.
“Okay. Okay. Let’s get together for a meal sometime.”
-Yes, please come in.
*
“Ooh… .”
Woojin was eating pasta with great relish.
“It tastes good, right? I don’t think there’s a place that serves pasta as good as this place.”
“This is so cool. Really.”
This time, Woojin rolled up the pasta and put it in his mouth.
As actor Park In-hyeok said, it was the best pasta I've ever had.
Woojin thoroughly enjoyed the taste while thinking about when he should make it for his family.
On the other hand, Park In-hyeok, who wore a hat pulled down low and a mask covering his face up to his chin, watched Woo-jin's expression while eating pasta.
Woojin said it was okay, but he didn't feel good about throwing away what he received for just one pasta.
Above all, seeing what he had shown me so far, I felt like I would be punished if I didn't give such an extraordinary Woojin a proper gift.
It seemed as if the soaring popularity would suddenly collapse.
Have you ever considered someone's gift so delicately and seriously?
Of course there wasn't any.
“Mr. Woojin, is there anything you like? Or something you need?”
At that moment, something strange caught Park In-hyeok's eye.
It was because Woojin, who was eating pasta, had his eyes closed and was mumbling.
It was because he clearly seemed to be thinking about his own question.
Woojin, who had just swallowed the pasta, opened his eyes and said.
“Oh… I never get tired of this pasta. There is something I want.”
Park In-hyeok's upper body tilted slightly toward Woojin.
“What is that?”
“Can I order just one more? It’s tasty, but the portion is a bit small.”
Park In-hyeok's blank gaze fell on Woo-jin's plate.
The plate that had contained the pasta was neatly emptied.
"sure."
Park In-hyeok smiled awkwardly and rang the bell.
At that time, Woojin received a phone call.
It was detective Kim Tae-hyun.
“Yes, Detective Kim.”
-Woojin, I feel like I need to say sorry. It's all my fault. Ah… … .
“What’s going on?”
-That's what I mean… … .
Kim Tae-hyun had no choice but to reveal the details he had discussed with the head of the genetics department.
Woojin slowly nodded as he listened to Kim Taehyun's words, which made him feel deeply sorry.
-I don't know what else to say because I feel sorry for this guy. I don't think there's anything I can do this time. So if we go there first, it won't be a bother… … .
Contrary to Kim Tae-hyun’s feelings, Woo-jin did not feel uncomfortable.
He had created the cause, and now the consequences were coming.
Lee Hye-rim's older brother Lee Yo-hwan was like that, as was the Middle East business, and also the number of synesthetes mobilizing the audience.
The cause was created like a law of physics, and the result followed naturally.
The contents of the phone call that Detective Kim Tae-hyun just received.
Woojin, who was holding his cell phone to his ear, turned his gaze out the window.
Among the falling leaves, you can see people leisurely passing by.
And then he opened his mouth.
“It was what I was hoping for.”
National Institute of Scientific Investigation.
If he had revealed his identity from the beginning, he wouldn't have been able to get in, but he made me interested and drew me in.
“There was something I really wanted to try.”
-… … .
