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Chapter 324

I clenched my fists.

I assumed that the words "Then, for a while" meant that he wouldn't use Ryu GunWoo's body for a long time.

Although I also thought that it might be a matter of ethics as he was embarrassed to use it all his life even though it was his hyung's body, why did he suddenly say that he would die next summer?

Why did the explanation that the next summer he died as a human being and returned to the past come up?

Is he the only one who has gone back in time?

"What are you talking about when all the people who were originally dead lived well even after those dates?"

"Hyung, that doesn't mean I'm going to die."

He waved his hands, denying, and replied rather sadly.

"It's just that...once the last day I lived as a person passes, it will be hard for me to remain as one."

I understood his words in an instant.

So...

"Will you go back to being a status window?"

"...Yes."

The guy on the other side bowed his head. I asked, trying to stay calm.

"Why is that happening?"

"It's because I, not the system, gave you status window missions and implemented rewards."

Yes. This guy appeared because I received a "conversation with Park MoonDae" as a reward using the new "Mission Constitution" feature.

"Why?"

"You saw it. Even if you go back to the past, the life you lived before doesn't disappear, it remains and doesn't change. And when the past trip ends, you get the life you originally lived...That's it."

"..."

"I guess that's how it works. So, in the same way, after this past journey in which I lived in a human body, I will get my previous life back."

He gulped.

"I'll come back as a status window."

"Wait."

I raised my hand.

"So, if I call the status window now, it won't appear anymore? I'm saying that because you're here."

"N-no. I'm here as a person, but the part affected by the system still remains there. It will appear."

"That indicates that you are separated from the status window."

"Yes..."

I called the status window to check.

[Receiving reward]

It's true.

'Come to think of it, even after I returned to my original body, there wasn't a pop-up window that said 'Reward received'.'

So it was...as if I was still receiving the reward of "conversing with Park MoonDae."

In the end, this guy is extending the "reward period" as much as possible with tricks, but the time limit is next summer.

'Huu.'

I held back a sigh and organized the information in my head.

And I came up with the first solution. It was a similar idea to what I had thought of before.

"I can re-create a mission and get a similar reward as now."

The "Mission Constitution" feature must not have suddenly disappeared.

So, this time, wouldn't it be enough if this guy received a mission that has the reward of permanently using Ryu GunWoo's body?

However, KeunDal shook his head.

"Probably...when I'm turning back into the status window, it will be hard for me to separate my ego to re-enter a person's body."

"Why?"

"I can feel that my part that is merged with the system is getting stronger. I guess it affects me in a certain way even if I move to another body."

KeunDal swallowed saliva.

"Maybe, when I come back, I'm going to merge with the status window completely."

"..."

I closed my mouth. The guy in front of me smiled.

"But, hyung, I'm really fine! There are still a few months left. And even if I turn into a state window, I'll try to talk to you..."

"No, shut up."

"What the...?"

I rubbed my chin and came to a conclusion.

It was clear.

"Let's get rid of the system."

"Wha...What? Wait a minute."

"If the system goes away, I guess part of the system that got mixed up with you will go away too."

"It could be, but...No, I guess it would also..."

"I was trying to get rid of it in the first place. This system creates too many variables. There are already too many things to consider, but it gets in the way of my activities."

"Will you get rid of the system because it interferes with your activities!!!?"

I came to a reasonable conclusion at best, but why is this guy getting angry?

He even hit the table when he thought of something.

"Huk, come to think of it, you said something like that, hyung! With the other regressors!"

"Regressors?"

"People who have gone back to the past!"

So you use professional names casually. I nodded anyway.

"Yes, the system has been tracking us for a long time. You must have seen it when you were the status window too."

"That's...That's...!"

The guy on the other side jumped to his feet. And muttered with a slightly anxious look.

"Hyung...No, I think I've wanted to tell you this ever since I was a status window..."

"What is it?"

"Don't touch the system, hyung..."

KeunDal looked at me seriously. For a moment, I thought he had some kind of sympathy for the system, but I read a familiar feeling in his eyes.

It was fear.

"It's...it's something really weird. It's not some kind of fantasy movie or science fiction. It's really weird. It's like an AI, like a ghost..."

"You said you were also influenced."

"That's why I know what I'm talking about!"

I wanted to tell him that maybe that's why he was putting himself down, but he yelled.

"Even if I was influenced, I don't know what or who gave it to me...Hyung, you described the system as a mental parasite. I really think so...It's like a powerful parasitic supercomputer..."

"..."

"Just...Can you not do that, hyung? I'm a little scared."

After contemplating, I nodded.

"Hmm, I'll consider it."

"That means you're going to ignore what I said, right?!"

The influence I had from the status window hadn't gone anywhere. I ignored his comments, just as he assumed. That's why he's frustrated.

"Really...it's very dangerous. Seriously, it's really..."

"Let me ask you one more question."

"...What?"

I asked calmly.

"Is it possible to use the original status window function instead of this window that says "Receiving reward"? I want to check other people's stats or see their skills."

The guy on the other side blinked.

"About that...I think I can do something about it."

"Really?"

"Yeah, I've done that before. If I "log in" to the status window and operate it..."

He forgot his frustration for a moment as he became distracted, his previous expression disappeared as if he was concentrating.

It looked like he was trying to hack.

Just in case, I opened the status window and waited.

"..."

And after a while, the man whose expression became bright spoke.

"Hyung, this is...!"

At that moment.

Ttok, ttok.

"...!"

Two hits sounded at the door.

And the door to the restaurant room opened softly. KeunDal sat down immediately.

"..."

"Oh, I guess you are still talking."

Ryu CheongWoo, who had left, came back.

I quickly checked the expression on his face. He was calm.

'Did you hear it?'

Just now, Ryu GunWoo called Park MoonDae "hyung."

I hope KeunDal didn't say any more nonsense...

"Y-yes! Are you back?"

If he's going to open his mouth, he doesn't have to look so serious. No, you don't have to laugh so awkwardly either.

"It's been a long time since I met someone I used to know...That's why I couldn't talk properly hahaha, hahaha..."

No. At this point, he really looks like a successful adult student who has spent several years replacing his social skills with studies.

I was quite relieved. And, as expected, CheongWoo just smiled awkwardly at him.

"Anyway, taking academic tests is fighting against yourself. I've had a similar experience...Oh, hyung, you're already speaking well."

I think this guy seems a bit pitiful to you.

"M-me? Thank you. Actually, it's amazing that I got an interview...Ha haha..."

"Sit down, hyung."

"Oh, yeah."

I immediately cut off the conversation and made them sit down. Let them shut up and eat.

I'll prepare some plans.

* * *

After that, we talked about TeSTAR while eating the noodles we ordered without any trouble.

Although CheongWoo was a bit puzzled by the guy who boasted a wide range of TeSTAR knowledge, from albums to concerts.

"You know that very well. I wonder if we got in the way of your syllabus for the exam?"

"No. Rather, you made me gain a lot of strength..."

It was certainly touching.

Seeing that he no longer spoke awkwardly, it was inevitable for CheongWoo to make a diagnosis like "He seems to be good at speaking only on the topics that interest him."

"Thank you so much for today."

"I am so grateful...!"

After successfully exchanging numbers, we got up from our seats. As I stood up, I made eye contact with him.

"For more information, contact me."

"I will definitely come to your concert!"

He doesn't seem to have understood me, but I don't think I have any more problems texting, so it's okay.

Also, I think CheongWoo completely affirmed his impression of him when he asked us for autographs at the last minute.

It's because when he got into the car and started the engine, he said this.

"If we had known that this would happen, we should have brought the autographs of the other members as well."

"That's true."

That's enough. Even if he is suspicious, he will understand the situation more or less. I relaxed my shoulders and leaned against the back of the seat.

From now on, I'll make a plan to keep him inside Ryu GunWoo's body...

"I think my impression of Ryu GunWoo hyung has changed a lot."

I stopped thinking for a moment.

"...Impression?"

Could it be that he remembered seeing me when he was younger? Once I closed my mouth and searched my memory, his explanation continued.

"It's different from when I saw him on the home video. You saw it with me."

- ...Yes.

Oh, that. The home video of Ryu CheongWoo's house where I found Ryu GunWoo's whereabouts.

I leaned back against the backrest.

"Originally, they say that humans are animals that adapt to the environment. Obviously, it must have changed."

"It has, hasn't it?"

CheongWoo replied comfortably.

"But...I think he looks more like you."

"...!"

"The person in the video looks like you."

Ryu CheongWoo looked at me slightly and looked straight ahead again.

"Not in appearance, but in facial expressions and the movements."

"..."

"If you don't correct it on purpose, it won't change completely. I know this well because I have fixed my posture and way of walking when I was doing archery by being scolded a lot for it."

CheongWoo did not explain this further. I knew it from that attitude.

This bastard is convinced.

Obviously, I couldn't come up with an excuse in time.

Turn left 50 meters ahead.

But after the navigation words sounded, CheongWoo spoke again.

"There is a reason, isn't there?"

"..."

"I have no intention of digging up the truth. Hmm, I just wanted to tell you that you don't have to worry about being found out or if you have to deal with it. It's no different from the last time we climbed the mountain."

CheongWoo added with a slightly embarrassed tone.

"I was worried that the relationship would become awkward, so I didn't know whether to say it or not."

"..."

"That's all."

And I realized.

This guy wasn't asking me to give him a convincing explanation, but just wanted to convey the words, "I've noticed that you two have changed."

It's no more than that.

And it's...it's a lot more than I expected...No, it's an incredibly receptive attitude.

'Does this...make sense?'

It ends with an implied understanding, not an invitation to check into a psychiatric hospital.

Before I knew it I saw the guy driving.

Although he has a strange tension disguised as calmness, there is a more underlying emotion.

It was a sense of security.

In other words, confidence.

"..."

After the lights changed and the car stopped for a moment, Ryu CheongWoo opened his mouth again with a slightly embarrassed face.

"Hmm, sorry if you feel it heavy because now I know there's no point for you to talk like that. That...uh, I'll talk to you like that..."

I opened my mouth.

"Hyung."

"...?"

"Talk to me casually. It feels weird to hear honorifics all of a sudden."

"...!"

CheongWoo looked surprised for a moment but finally turned the steering wheel with a smile.

"Haha, really? I feel a little weird too."

"Yes."

After thinking about it, I added briefly.

"And...thank you."

"...What?"

CheongWoo seemed to smile silently as he looked straight ahead. Then he shrugged his shoulders and said:

"Again, let me know if you need help."

Oh, yes.

I was in a slightly pleasant mood, so I replied.

"I need it now."

"Hmm?"

"I want to hear your advice."

In fact, the moment we were served the noodle dessert in the restaurant room, the status window I had called up, the one that said "Receiving reward," was classified as a "pop-up window."

And it was now possible to use the existing functions through the main window.

'Great.'

According to KeunDal's expression, the "connection" was successful.

And the reason I asked for the status window back is not just to check the status window of competitors while they are active so that I can take countermeasures.

I was trying to do something else.

[Attribute: Mission Constitution (S)]

It was this.

And for each of the "reward" options I came up with, the same mission content appeared...

Which was this.

[Mission: Break the KPOP record]

"What kind of KPOP record can we break?"

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