187 – Will it snow on Christmas? (2)

The day Kim Chae-eun asked about Christmas.

Like a lie, other friends also contacted me.

Kang Ju-yeon on Christmas Eve, Moon Ga-eun at Christmas lunch.

They proposed different time zones and planned to meet with me.

‘… Did they all fit together?’

To the extent that I thought so, their schedule was like a knife.

Thanks to that, as soon as the academy ended, I got an appointment with my three friends.

Of course, it was a fun plan for me just thinking about it.

It’s nice to spend a vacation at home, but I’m the type to get energy when I’m out and active.

Christmas is one of the most popular holidays.

Being able to spend this with someone was quite a blessing.

The only regret is…

Everyone meeting separately according to the plan?

Since it is the end of the year, I wanted to create an atmosphere where everyone gathers to wrap up the year and celebrate the new year.

Because of this, I suggested that we all gather at my house and hold a party at all…

Here, Moon Ga-eun was angry like fire.

-This fool… !! Sometimes you need time to appeal!

He said that out of the blue and dismissed my offer.

I don’t know exactly why there is an appeal time at the Christmas party, but everyone seemed to have similar opinions about meeting separately.

Moreover, Park Jin-woo also told them that he couldn’t come, so the gathering together was naturally canceled.

Five underground dungeon members.

At first, they were just colleagues I met for dungeon raids, but now they were becoming precious friends that I couldn’t compare to anyone else.

Without even one of them, the party was meaningless anyway.

“… Come this way.”

Kang Joo-yeon lightly grabbed my arm and led me.

This appointment was all planned and prepared by Jooyeon Kang.

I said I didn’t need to do that, but I said I’d help…

Needless to say, the result was rejection.

Once Kang Ju-yeon made up her mind, no one could break her stubbornness.

“… Everything has come.”

We arrived at Oksu-dong, Seongdong-gu.

After walking for a while near the station, I quickly found the place I wanted.

Bustling people and decorations that create a great atmosphere.

And there was a man helping guide in the center.

“hello. It is a comfortable clan that strives to make citizens and holders feel comfortable at all times. Currently, our clan’s Ice Garden Dungeon is not accepting on-site applications due to the special nature of the holiday and excessive admission. Are you a customer who made a reservation?”

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Juyeon Kang nodded at the words of the man who came out according to the manual.

“Yeah.”

“May I check your ticket?”

“… Here you go.”

After going to ＜The Nest Covered by Clouds＞ with Moon Ga-eun the other day.

Kang Joo-yeon, who seemed angry for some reason, once promised to go to a dungeon together later.

The two of us went hunting when we were dispatched to the field in Japan, but that was just work and the promise was different.

That’s why I was looking for the right dungeon…

Kang Joo-yeon suddenly brought a dungeon to replace that promise today.

＜Welcome to the Ice Garden – Comfortable＞

A special dungeon located near Oksu Station.

＜Ice Garden＞.

A dungeon owned by ＜Comfortable＞, a clan that studies the convenience of citizens.

Unlike other normal dungeons, this dungeon is not focused on ‘hunting’.

The level of the monsters appearing in the dungeon was very low, and the difficulty of the boss room was quite low, so the reward itself was not very attractive.

A low-level dungeon that most ordinary holders would probably avoid.

Nevertheless, ＜Ice Garden＞ was crowded with people who wanted to enter every weekend or anniversary every year.

“Can you let me in just once?”

“sorry. As we announced in advance, only customers with reservations can enter.”

“Baby, let’s just go.”

“Oh, it’s really pretty here… .”

A couple arguing on the other side separate from us.

As they say, ＜Ice Garden＞ is because it provides an amazingly beautiful view.

As soon as you enter, you can see the icy road and the ice statues all over the place.

A mystical bush composed of ice flowers.

It boasted a pretty and beautiful interior of the dungeon to the extent that it would not be awkward to call it a tourist attraction.

Because of that, ＜Ice Garden＞ was also the best date spot frequented by ‘holder couples’, both male and female rune holders.

“Yeah. A total of 2 people, reservation confirmed. You can enter through this medium.”

The man in charge of our side checked and allowed us to enter.

Then, the couple who had been stomping their feet from the side looked at us with envy.

“There you go.”

“They must have made a reservation.”

“Wow, it was so fierce, how did you get through it?”

“uh? But I’ve seen that guy a lot… .”

For a moment, the female side of the couple tilted her head.

The momentum that will soon recognize me.

In response, I hurried my steps, leading Kang Joo-yeon by the arm.

“Let’s go quickly, Joo-yeon.”

“… uh? uh… .”

This is why it hurts when you become famous.

Now I was really worried about whether I should wear a mask or not.

* * *

Kang Joo-yeon barely held on to her pounding heart.

Her day today was a series of challenges.

Once in the morning, when I personally plan my dinner appointments with Do Jae-hyeon.

Lunch, once before going out, when putting on today’s outfit.

One evening, when I saw Jaehyun Do at the academy.

Especially right before entering ＜Ice Garden＞.

When he grabs her arm and says let’s go… My heart almost burst.

‘… … .’

Kang Joo-yeon was amazed at herself.

In my 20 years of living, I had never felt such a wave of intense emotion.

Ordinary school life and excellent grades.

Familiar family history and clan work that I learned directly from my father.

Competence that is not lacking as a boring academy and holder.

All of them had their own meaning if given meaning, but looking back, Kang Joo-yeon just lived her life as it flowed.

But these days, the waves kept rising in the calm water.

‘Everyone to Jaehyun… .’

And that…

The day Kim Chae-eun said to have a ‘countermeasure meeting’.

The day when everyone’s sincerity was insinuated.

Ironically, it felt worse.

As everyone subtly revealed their inner feelings honestly, Kang Joo-yeon was finally able to admit it.

That she herself has a rational interest in Do Jae-hyun.

It’s a feeling I’m feeling for the first time…

The first time I felt it, I was more confident.

Do Jae-hyun was the only one who made her feel this way in her short life.

After admitting that, it felt like the waves of emotion had intensified.

“Wow. It’s really worth making a reservation. It’s really pretty, here.”

After entering ＜Ice Garden＞.

Do Jae-hyeon looked around at the beautiful sights around him and said.

Sculptures that seem to be of sufficient value as ornaments are placed here and there, and ice in beautiful colors loftily illuminates the surroundings.

A kind of live-action version of landscape painting that makes you stare blankly at it.

Indeed, the expression ‘garden’ was a fitting sight.

Do Jae-hyeon turned his head around, then quickly approached Kang Joo-yeon.

“Since we are here, there is no such thing as a white Christmas. right?”

white christmas.

Snow on Christmas, a special and pretty day.

Even though it’s not snowing, looking at the all-white and clean scenery of ＜Ice Garden＞…

It really felt like experiencing a white Christmas.

Of course, now Kang Joo-yeon had no time to worry about that.

She held on to her surprised heart once again at Do Jae-hyeon who approached him, and nodded slowly.

“… yes.”

“it’s okay? Something doesn’t look right.”

“… it’s okay.”

In fact, there was nothing to do but be okay.

It was not a condition, it was just a matter of tension.

“You look pretty today.”

“… uh?”

But suddenly.

At the words that Do Jae-hyun casually threw…

Kang Joo-yeon was surprised and raised her head.

Then he said, averting his gaze with an embarrassed face.

“No, just. I think I didn’t say it before. The clothes fit well, very much. It sounds like a code that fits well for Christmas.”

“… … .”

Do Jae-hyeon coughed and went forward.

Seeing that, Kang Joo-yeon thought.

‘hand… .’

I need to hold your hand

Clearly, this is an opportunity… .

When I tried to do it, I was not moved to action.

I think I acted more boldly at the hot spring last time, but it was difficult to even hold hands when I went on a standard date.

After all, the atmosphere was important.

‘still… .’

Still, today is special.

Because it only comes once a year, Christmas Eve.

Might be a little overbearing

With that thought in mind, Jooyeon Kang stepped in and took his hand.

… No, it was time to catch it.

shit- shit-

Kwaaang!

hee hee… !!

“Kyaaagh-!!”

“What, what!!”

“Run away! Irregular Boss!”

One side inside the dungeon that was suddenly broken.

Then, a sleek beast-type monster appeared.

Unusually, it was a monster whose entire body was made of ice.

People fled in panic at the sudden attack.

Irregular Boss.

A boss monster of a level that does not match the calculated dungeon grade suddenly appears in the middle of the dungeon… It was also called the ‘transformation monster’.

It has a similar aspect to a kind of ‘middle boss’, but the name ‘Irregular Boss’ was given in that a monster that had never appeared before suddenly appears.

“… … .”

to that sight.

Kang Joo-yeon lost her words and looked ahead.

now, here

An irregular boss appears at this timing?

It was an event of unpredictable probability.

‘… The whole world is on Chae-eun and Ga-eun’s side.’

It’s really rare for Kang Joo-yeon…

It was a moment when I felt unfair.