Guide to Sunny Days - Chapter 67

52% Sunlight

As soon as Kim San heard that, his feelings came back. Kim San couldn’t believe someone caring with him would just watch a guide suffering in front of his eyes.

He is glad he didn’t anyway.

The stone that Gi Do-Hae had carelessly thrown from the top of the mountain finally rolled down the slope. The heavy stone that passed after hitting the foot soon disappeared to the other side of the road, but the skin was bruised.

It was a relief that he didn’t just pass by the victim. Considering his personality, it was natural. Nevertheless, Kim San couldn’t understand why he kept thinking about this.

The more Kim San thought about it, the more he remembered that his words were somewhat harsh.

“…….”

Looking back, it was completely out of place with Gi Do-Hae, who always spoke sweetly. Kim San slowly raised himself and looked blankly into the air. He was on the side where Gi Do-Hae was.

Is the Esper not kind to the other guides?

At this sudden assumption, Kim San recalled Park Jo-Hoon. He was a harsh talker to others, but Kim San was fine. It wasn’t a shock that Gi Do-Hae was not the kind person he knew.

In particular, it didn’t matter if he was only kind to Kim San because of the guidance. This is because he tries to win Kim San’s heart with kindness and gentleness even though he is sick, which indicates his good nature.

Above all, Kim San couldn’t accept this theory immediately because Gi Do-Hae’s eyes were so warm whenever he looked at him.

“Um…….”

Kim San tilted his head again, pondering his thoughts. It was hard to fake it, but consideration was reflected in every part of Gi Do-Hae’s actions. How could he doubt his sincerity?

The more he thought about Gi Do-Hae’s warm hands, the warmer his body slowly became. Then, his heart fluttered like a balloon filled with helium. The back of Kim San’s neck, which was cool earlier, is now hot. It was a wild night because the cold air now felt cool.

Kim San shook his head and shook off his useless thoughts, then lay down on the other side. The soft blanket quickly wrapped Kim San.

He will probably make something more delicious next time. Gi Do-Hae probably doesn’t like kimchi noodles that much.

Kim San closed his eyes as he thought of a menu he would prepare for Gi Do-Hae. Just before dreaming, the last thing that floated around Kim San’s head was the cell phone on the table.

Why is he constantly afraid of his cell phone?

***

“Has he brought the guide into his house?”

The spy, who had been infiltrating as a researcher, returned after completing his mission. He often took on such chores since he was an Esper with infiltration skills.

“The guide wasn’t a very dangerous man. He was just in the city and a little stupid.”

“Hmm…….”

Gi Hyeon looked down at the city as if something was bothering him. He ordered them to approach in a different direction just in case, but he couldn’t believe he was doing something like this in earnest.

His son needs to be re-educated.

“Yeah. Did he believe what you said?”

“He seemed quite agitated. Maybe we can call him out with the next approach. …… Esper Gi Do-Hae’s surveillance is harsh.”

“I see.”

Gi Do-Hae never taught him something stupid, such as protecting a guide.

The only thing he had to trust was the guide’s body. But isn’t it bad for efficiency to act so stupidly as if you’re in love?

So this time, he has to give Gi Do-Hae a clear lesson. If the guide he trusted runs away from him, he would be able to realize it. Maybe Kim San was already halfway locked up. Gi Do-Hae doesn’t have a good reputation.

“Try passing on information, so the guide becomes suspicious of Gi Do-Hae and comes over here.”

“Yes.”

Heo Pil-Sik was digging into the past but still didn’t know what he wanted. For the time being, this kind of work didn’t seem bad.

Ultimately, he intended to give a ‘gift’ using Kim San to Gi Do-Hae who succumbed to the lack of guidance. Gi Hyeon was willing to wait for the day when his son would return after understanding his father’s great intention.

***

A similar routine continued for several days. One thing Gi Do-Hae did not expect was that he would sit face-to-face with Kim San every day and eat.

“……”

Today’s theme must have been Korean food. The Gi Do-Hae looked at from the japchae to the egg roll next to it and was deeply silent. In the past few days, Kim San has presented various dishes as if he were trying to figure out what Gi Do-Hae likes to eat.

Kim San had a strange obsession even though he always refused or dissuaded him. Is the act of eating together considered sacred?

Kim San was particularly strange this morning. He constantly looked at Gi Do-Hae like someone with something to say. He didn’t even think about going out the last few days, so what happened?

“Say it.”

Kim San’s eyes widened as if he was surprised when he urged him. Gi Do-Hae only slightly raised the corners of his mouth in response to the seemingly unknown reaction even though he didn’t speak.

Then, Kim San, who was hesitating, carefully revealed his business.

“There’s a place I want to go.”

“A place you want to go.”

After meeting strange people at the center, Kim San finally acted as if he knew his situation. Gi Do-Hae could feel the difference as he was now asking permission, rather than saying he was going to go with confidence.

“I’ll be back very, very, very soon.”

Gi Do-Hae still disliked the idea of him leaving the place.

“Where do you want to go?”

“I saw it last time I went out, and there was a flower shop nearby.”

Kim San was pleased to tell his story and told him about the place that had been on his mind for several days.

Kim San found a small flower shop at the neighborhood’s entrance the last time he went out. At that time, he had something to say to Gi Do-Hae in a hurry, so he passed by but kept remembering the place. Gi Do-Hae’s house was neat and nice, but Kim SAn thought it would be better with plants.

Kim San was looking forward to a florist he had only heard of in his hometown. When he came to pick out pretty wildflowers while passing by, his grandfather would throw them all away, saying that flowers were ominous. It was a pity that more people disliked flowers themselves since the birth of the monster’s flower when the flowers were so pretty.

“Hmm, really?”

He looked around a bit. Fortunately, it didn’t seem like Gi Do-Hae disliked flowers. Kim San was thinking about buying some plants if he didn’t like flowers, so he took out his cell phone with a smile on his face.

He was just looking for pictures because he wanted to discuss with Gi Do-Hae what kind of pots to buy.

“Yes. Do you have a favorite color? If you look here…….”

He lowered his gaze on Kim San’s phone as he pulled it out. When he suddenly thought that the gaze was a little disturbing, Gi Do-Hae said in a caring tone.

“You can go tomorrow. I’ll ask Esper Lee Jae-Chul to come.”

“Oh, yes……!”

Kim San smiled broadly and looked up at him after getting permission. He was leaning to the middle of the table in anticipation, so his face was just in front of his nose. Gi Do-Hae, who had been staring into his eyes, naturally grabbed his phone and his hand simultaneously and pushed it to one side.

“……”

It was a very natural action. Kim San was nevertheless able to realize one fact because Gi Do-Hae’s small action was similar to the one he had already discovered.

Esper is afraid of the camera lenses.

“I’ll be right back.”

Kim San, laughing brightly, suddenly grabbed his cell phone back, which he took out to show him something. He took out what was covered with his palm, but he hid it in his pocket very suspiciously.

The corner of Gi Do-Hae’s eyes twitched at the action. Kim San had already done something that went beyond his expectations several times. Now that he knows he is not just a naive guy, his judgment is distorted.

How dare you hide something from me?

“Why are you hiding that?”

Of course, he couldn’t understand why he wanted to go out because of some flowers. The urge to tie a gag to his chattering mouth arose, but Gi Do-Hae managed to press it down.

He then realized that if Kim San really acted as if he was detained here, he would lose his effectiveness as bait.

However, Kim San was already hiding something. Gi Do-Hae felt a sense of crisis when he had the opportunity to contact the outside world. Kim San still smiled awkwardly as he clenched one hand, which was already under his palm as if he were urging him.

Then he uttered a completely incomprehensible remark.

“You’re scared of the camera.”

“……”Me?”

Gi Do-Hae looked down at his small head to see what nonsense it was, but his eyes stared straight into Gi Do-Hae as if he really believed that was the truth.

“Yes. That’s why I covered it up.”

It was true that the camera was annoying, and he didn’t intend to hide it. However, Gi Do-Hae didn’t understand the word “fear” that Kim San pointed out.

Without knowing the hideous intentions of Gi Do-Hae, Kim held his hand as if to console him. He declared calmly.

“It’s all right.”

“…….”

Today, the unpleasantness coming from the camera felt even more unfamiliar.