Life, Once Again!

ght up a chair.
This was the Daemyung before starting a play, a little bit of confusion mixed with a little bit of awkwardness.
“Start when you’re ready.
Don’t make us wait too long.” Daemyung nodded his head at Miso’s words.
“I’ll start now.” Daemyung could be seen sitting on the chair taking deep breaths.
With a long exhale, he finished his preparation.
A change could be seen as he slowly opened his eyes.
Though he did not have Geunseok’s powerful energy, he had a way of pulling in the attention of the audience.
When a singer grabs the microphone, the viewing audience eagerly awaits with anticipation, already imagining the song that will follow.
This is what Daemyung brought to the table.
Everyone here was familiar with Daemyung’s acting skills.
In their very first play, he became a 40 something year old office worker without flaw.
His acting was not noticeable.
This is not a bad thing, it just meant that he melded into his role naturally.
He brought his abrasive high school student self to his character’s life in the People of Dalseok-dong.
‘The essence of Daemyung’s acting is naturalness.’ He doesn’t have a singular, forceful punch.
Just the roundness of his figure proved that the characters he portrayed were not that type.
However, he did have a softness that enveloped the audience as if in a hug.
Giving comfort to the audience with an appropriate tone of voice, no excessive expressions, and weightiness in his voice rather than extraneous actions, he exemplified an actor who was starting to develop his craft.
Furthermore, Daemyung’s role in this play emphasized and maximized his strengths.
He has good sense.
He decided to play to his strengths rather than focusing on covering his weaknesses.
His conscious choice of using a chair as a prop also factored into this, he didn’t decide on a whim to perform while sitting.
Daemyung passed off his extensive preparation with bashful shyness, but Maru saw all this with admiration.
If there was a god of effort, that god would be looking down on Daemyung with a knowing smile.
That smile would also bring the god of talent to Daemyung’s side.
“What should I do.” Daemyung started speaking with clasped hands as if he was praying.
“If you’ve heard my prayers at least once, my god, please send down, just this once, a helping hand.
The single thing you’ve taken away represents everything to me, as you well know, my god.
I know you are not cruel.
Thus, I beg of you, please return what you have taken away and not let my faith be broken.” The grieving prayer of a man quietly lifted the curtain to the act.
There was no Daemyung.
And.
Maru projected Daemyung’s words into his own images of her, causing Maru to sit still with his mouth shut tight while watching his friend’s play.

* * * She smiled while gently thumping her fingers on the steering wheel.
“Something good must have happened,” Taesik asked with a respectful tone.
“Yeah.
Remember, tone.” “Ah, of course.
Hum hum, so what’s so good?” He said while changing his respectful tone.
“I saw my kids develop quickly.
Personal training assistance really does make a big difference.
I’m lucky they met some good teachers.” Today was the day that Miso saw the likelihood of succeeding in the winter nationals.
Geunseok and Daemyung.
It would be fun to see both of them together.
Once the People of Dalseok-dong play is over, if there’s time, she would create a play with both of them as leads.
She felt an eagerness and anticipation that she hadn’t felt in a long time.
Their acting was that satisfying.
While smiling, she rubbed Taesik’s shoulder, who was sitting next to her.
It was a long overdue date.
She felt a little sad that she had to drag out this boyfriend of hers who only wanted to stay home.
“Let’s go out on Sunday’s at least.” “It’s cold though.” “Anyways.” Miso squinted while lowering Taesik’s side window.
Taesik quickly begged for mercy.
“So how are the kids? I’ve been so busy that I haven’t been around to check up on them.” “Everything’s good.
The only thing is that I didn’t get to see someone’s potential blossom and meet my expectation.” “Expectation? You mean Maru?” “Yeah.
It seemed like he gained a lot of experience after going here and there, but I feel he hasn’t been able to properly digest everything.
Well, he could have experienced too much in too short a time.” “He’s a smart kid, so he’ll regroup and show something soon.
He’ll do at least that if not more.” “Right, I think so too.
Hey, where are we going?” “… Anywhere…” “Dang it! I really don’t understand why I started liking you!” Even with someone shouting at him, Taesik warmly smiled and apologized.
This was why Miso couldn’t contain her love for him.
“Okay, then don’t say anything to the contrary and just follow my lead today.
Alright?” “Do what’s comfortable for you.
However, we shouldn’t be out too late at night.” While watching Taesik continue to calmly speak, Miso started having naughty thoughts on whether she should take the initiative now.

* * * “You’re not receiving anyone?” “That’s what it’s come down to.” “You mentioned that you had your eyes on this student.” Junmin showed a picture of Geunseok while speaking.
“He’s the guy I met with Suyeon, right? “Yes, Teacher.” “He has potential for sure.
He’s the type that’ll motivate one to teach.” “Then why….” Moonjoong shut his mouth after taking a sip of his tea, Junmin kept his eyes on Moonjoong’s lips.
“I don’t want to teach anyone.
Now that I think about it, I was just bored all this time.
That young man… Maru, was it? Was more interesting to talk to than teaching.” “Then you can teach Maru…” “I’d like to keep him as someone I meet once in a while over drinks, like a drinking buddy.” “Teacher.” “If I feel like it later, then it’ll happen.” Moonjoong got up from his seat while laughing; Junmin was sorry to lose this opportunity.
If Geunseok was to learn under the guidance of Moonjoong, he could have learned a lot.
However, what’s passed has passed.
If Moonjoong says no once, he fully meant it.
“That young guy really seems like an upstanding human being, it’s been a long time since I met such a good drinking buddy.” “He’s still a first-year student in high school.” “Is there age when one drinks.” “…….” “It’s become like that, don’t worry.” Junmin bowed towards Moonjoong as the man left through the door.
At least he’s keeping Maru close by.
Moonjoong gave his soul to acting.
One can learn and obtain a lot just from being next to someone like that.
‘Who knows, he might turn around and want to start teaching again.’ Junmin put away the photo of Geunseok in his folder.
Unfortunately, this road ended here.

* * * Maru handed a letter over to Soojin.
It was a letter that Dowook handed Maru as they were leaving school yesterday, a Saturday.
“Read it when you have time.” “…Thank you.
Really.” “Though it’s just a letter now, you’ll probably get closer over time.” “I hope so.” Her eyes were red, but her face was filled with a smile.
Soojin stepped on the accelerator, they were on their way to see the awaiting kids at the nursery today.
Looking out the window at the snow twirling in the wind, Maru took out his flip cell phone.
– We’re meeting at the soup restaurant today! Geunseok and Yurim probably won’t be coming.
They mentioned that they already had plans for Sunday before I brought anything up.
Anyways! Make Soyeon come no matter what.
Okay?

It was the group message that Iseul sent out.
It was today, huh.
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