Kang Tae-han lived in Moorim for about sixty years.

It goes without saying, Kang Tae-han spent longer in Moorim than in Hyundai.

Of course, that doesn’t mean there was a problem, and I’ve naturally adapted to the modern era without any incidents so far… In the fundamental part, traces of those days still remained.

Whether it’s the unique atmosphere that confuses the other person with a good eye for people, or the age that is subtly buried in the persona… And what about love?

‘Uh… … .’

Kang Tae-han searched for a moment to remember.

The time he spent with Yoo Se-ah was not that small. We ate several times, and when the time was right, we often drank tea at the tea house. furthermore… We went camping and even held hands.

‘Isn’t that the atmosphere that has already begun?’

Of course, it was only at first that I met him because he was just a good person, without being selfish like dating. However, no matter how strong Tae-han was, he noticed her heart from the middle, and from then on, he met with the relationship between the two in mind.

To be honest, if a man and a woman go camping alone without thinking about it… Wasn’t that a bad guy or someone with a screw missing in his head?

However, the love that Kang Tae-han knows begins without realizing it and gradually approaches… It was just a love affair learned in Moorim.

‘I even held your hand… … .’

Therefore, sitting alone in a tent the other day and holding Yoo Se-ah’s hand was a pretty direct expression of liking for Kang Tae-han.

It’s not even a romantic relationship, but in such an atmosphere, holding a woman’s hand… … . If it was Moorim, it was actually a confession, and if it was like that without any intention to do so, there is nothing to say even if the other person treats it in a lewd manner.

“That, was it like that?”

On the other hand, Yoo Se-ah was also embarrassed.

Even if you have heard of a case where you dated alone while misunderstanding it at will, did you not date alone? This was the first time I had ever heard of this.

“Did I know that?”

Kang Tae-han, who showed a look of bewilderment for a moment, soon returned to his usual face and smiled lightly.

On the other hand, Yoo Se-ah had a face that was slightly flushed with an expression of happiness, embarrassment, or both mixed with her embarrassed face.

“that… But, neither of us confessed to each other.”

“I thought that a relationship doesn’t start until you confirm your feelings.”

Kang Tae-han smiled shyly and scratched his cheek.

At that, Seah Yoo said, “Ah.” and let out a light exclamation.

‘this… Is this the dating style of mature people?’

In fact, it only happened because both of them had very little dating experience, but it sounded very plausible to Yoo Se-ah, who had never been in a relationship in her life. At first glance, it also felt romantic.

As expected, what you see in the movie is different from reality.

Yoo Se-ah understood that and nodded slowly.

“By any chance, did you not like Se-ah?”

“Yes?”

As if struck by a thunderclap, Yoo Se-ah was startled by Kang Tae-han’s words and waved her hands with both hands.

If you don’t care, the pumpkin that rolls in… No, it could have been like kicking a pumpkin that had already rolled into the house on its own and was in the refrigerator.

“no! Absolutely not. just… … .”

“just?”

“… Hehehe. It’s just sudden, good, and… I like it all of a sudden.”

She let out a sly laugh, and averted her gaze, perhaps feeling embarrassed. A movie was still playing on the screen in front of me for a long time, but there was no way I could see that in the current situation.

“… I’m glad then.”

At her words, Kang Tae-han folded his arms and leaned against the backrest, turning his head to the front like her.

“I didn’t want to miss it.”

Yusea did not respond to that. It was only that her blushed cheeks and red-stained ears reflected her heart.

“… that, but When is our anniversary?”

While thinking about what to say, Yoo Se-ah, who belatedly recalled, said. Anyway, there must be a day when we started meeting each other, so we can set anniversaries based on that.

“Um… … .”

At her words, Kang Tae-han was lost in thought for a moment.

Then I looked at Yoosea. A soft smile lingers on your lips. Is it because the space is small, or is it because of this current situation? Seah Yoo, who met his eyes, felt her heart beat faster.

“Sea.”

“Eh, yes!”

“I want to spend a lot of time with you in the future and form deeper relationships.”

Yoo Se-ah is slightly surprised by Kang Tae-han’s serious voice. However, he continued to speak his mind clearly and clearly in a voice loaded with weight.

“How is Se-ah?”

“… I like it too.”

Silence passed for a while. In the midst of that, Yoo Se-ah lowered her head and answered in a small voice as if she had barely opened her mouth. To answer casually, she had already reached her limit.

“So today is October 24th… This will be the anniversary of the official beginning of our meeting.”

The answer to the question of when is the anniversary.

Kang Tae-han smiled with one finger raised, and Yoo Se-ah only nodded slowly with her head still lowered.

* * *

“I’m here, Mom.”

“Where did you go and are you coming back now?”

“Didn’t I tell you I had an appointment? I’m going to see a movie and have dinner.”

As soon as she opened the front door and entered, Yoo Se-ah responded in a calm voice as if she was familiar with the situation.

“I only said I was going out because I had an appointment, when did you say you were coming over for dinner?”

Yoo Se-ah’s mother, Han Joo-ah, grumbled as she put in the side dishes she had brought out.

“Oh, did I?”

“It was.”

“Sorry, Mom. I must have been out of my mind in a hurry.”

Joo-ah Han, who was returning to the living room after putting all the side dishes in, stopped for a moment and made a puzzled expression. It was because it was not her usual way of talking.

“If you have time to go out like that, you can at least help out at Mom’s cafe.”

“okay. I’ll think about it next time.”

The reply made her head tilt even more.

Normally, the answer would have been ‘I’ll get busier when I go out’ or ‘Use someone else’, but somehow, a soft answer came back with a grinning voice.

“Did you eat anything wrong outside? Why do you look so happy?”

“Hee hee, does it look like that?”

“Yeah, I think I picked up some kimbap from somewhere and ate it.”

When Joo-ah Han sat down on the sofa in the living room, Se-ah Yoo took off her coat and sat next to her with a smile on her face.

“I’m curious? Shall I tell you?”

“You’re curious because a kid who wasn’t like that is like this?”

“Guess what, Mom.”

Han Joo-ah started talking about the things that came to her mind one by one, even though she had a sour expression on her face.

“Did you get an autograph from your favorite actor?”

“Now that time has passed.”

“Then, have you received any good proposals?”

“There is one that came in this time, but it’s okay.”

“Ah, I don’t want to guess.”

It’s okay if it’s not a bad thing.

Heung cooled down quickly. Han Joo-ah picked up the remote control placed next to her while taking a fork on a piece of pear she had cut earlier.

“Oh, why!”

“You seem to be doing this for nothing? It’s not like you came from anywhere to find a son-in-law.”

“Five… Close!”

“Huh?”

At Yoo Se-ah’s words, Han Joo-ah put down the fork she was holding.

“Are you bringing your son-in-law?”

“Child! Mom, what are you talking about already? just… … .”

“just?”

“Boyfriend, boyfriend.”

Saying that, Yoo Se-ah twisted her body. Really awkward… It was an exciting pronunciation. Han Joo-ah, looking at her like that, had wrinkles between her brows.

“A stomach cramp? Why are you twisting your body like that?”

“I didn’t twist!”

“okay… … .”

With the appearance of such a daughter in front of her, Han Joo-ah fell into thought for a moment. Although she is her own daughter, Yoo Se-ah was a child who seemed to have almost no thoughts about dating.

It wasn’t just that he didn’t date, he didn’t seem to like anyone during his school days, and he didn’t seem to have much interest in idol groups.

‘… Well, life was a bit tight.’

I can afford to live now, but… After her husband passed away, it was difficult to say that the family was wealthy even in empty words.

In that situation, I went to work part-time, studied, and succeeded like that… … . To be honest, when was the time to be interested in dating?

That kind of kid suddenly came back with a smile and said he had a boyfriend.

“… Are you sure you’re a good person?”

As a result, it is a mother’s mind that worries come before joy. Se-ah Yoo is her proud daughter, but there was a corner where she was surprisingly strong or foolish when you see her sometimes.

“then! What a wonderful person Taehan is.”

‘Your name is Taehan.’

Han Joo-ah nodded slowly.

“okay?”

“First… He’s tall, has a great voice, has good manners, and at the same time has an innocent side… … . Oh, the last time we lit a fire outside, I never knew it looked so cool. And again… … .”

‘Fire… It looks like they went camping together.’

The image of a mother digging up information one by one in a conversation.

However, the face of Han Joo-ah who nodded was also bright.

‘Well, I’ll take care of myself.’

It’s not that I didn’t like the boyfriend I’ve been told through stories, but seeing my daughter talking excitedly about it made me smile.

* * *

“Mr. Kang, it seems to be true that you have already returned.”

Everton FC’s training ground in Liverpool, England.

There, director Albert greeted Kang Ju-wan, who had just arrived, with a distraught expression on his face.

“Yes, Director. I came back yesterday.”

“To come back so quickly… It seems that I have prepared my heart. right?”

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Last time, he had told Kang Joo-wan, ‘Come back when you think you’re ready.’

It means recovering your body and preparing to return to the team, clearing your mind and preparing to leave the team. It was an ambiguous expression that had these two meanings at the same time.

but… Albert’s honest feelings were that he wanted Kang Ju-wan to recover and come back even if it took some time. He was a player the team needed, and he was a player I personally admired for some reason.

“No, I’m here to participate in that training.”

“I’m sorry, but that’s your… What?”

“I don’t know if it’s cured, but that ankle has healed.”

Kang Joo-wan swung his left ankle proudly.

“Really? river?”

“I have a chance to go back to Korea in a week or three, but… First of all, my senses are back as before. Honestly, just looking at his condition, he’s at the highest level of his career.”

“… Bluffing is not good, Kang. I was going to give it a full recovery period. But you can run right now?”

Kang Ju-wan is a player that is too good to lose. That’s why Albert gave him a break. That’s because I decided that there was a chance that it would be recovered.

So now Kang Ju-wan’s attitude made me feel angry, even angry. It must have been two weeks since he left England, but he couldn’t have recovered already.

“There is no need to be impatient just because we are in the middle of the season. You said I’d be waiting for you.”

“I think I know what the director is thinking… Let me run the game only once. The decision is made by the director.”

Albert looked into Kang Ju-wan’s eyes for a moment.

After a while, he took a deep breath through his nose.

“… great. Let’s see it once.”

Albert gestured for him to come inside. Just in time, I was preparing for a practice game after finishing basic training.

After a while, Kang Joo-wan was lightly stretching on the lawn in a uniform that seemed like he hadn’t worn it in a while.

“river! Are you okay?”

“Looking at it earlier, the director seemed a bit angry. Why don’t you listen when I tell you to rest?”

Seeing Kang Joo-wan’s face for the first time in a while, the other players who had appeared earlier approached him and exchanged a few words.

“Well, if you see him running, the misunderstanding will clear up.”

At those words, Kang Ju-wan said with an embarrassed expression. I thought I knew what kind of misunderstanding the director was having, but… It was hard to believe in words. It’s hard to believe, but what can I do?

Rather… It’s right to show you.

Actually, that was for the best.

“river!”

As soon as the game started, Kang Joo-wan received a pass right away. I was in a good position, but my intention was more to test whether my skills had really returned.

‘I just need to show it.’

You know your condition best.

After Kang Joo-wan kicked a ball with his juniors at his alma mater a few days ago, he visited the facility and trained in earnest… Not only did his senses return, but he came to the conclusion that his physical condition was at its peak.

Therefore, Kang Joo-wan, who received the ball, could not find any tension or awkwardness.

As soon as he received the pass, he drove the ball naturally like water and sent a neat pass over the opposing defenders.

“… Did you really come back?”

Running to the passing position is Godwin, the striker of the same team.

Despite the course where it is difficult to send the ball, it was just like Kang Ju-wan of the past to properly put a pass in an empty place.

The moment Godwin ran out and received the pass.

There was an empty space in front of the goal post. Even though it was a practice game, it was a level of assist that deserved to be criticized if he failed to score.

“… Holy molly.”

The moment he took a leisurely shot and scored a goal, a short exclamation of exclamation burst from the mouth of the manager who had been watching the process so far.