Ch. 59-Kim Dokja, you are really bothersome

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The blue translucent screen floated before his eyes, it was the display used by all. This time, it displayed a hidden scenario he had acquired. The invitation to the constellation banquet, with the main purpose of making a debut, wasn't something he would choose to attend. Although the reward coins were something he needed for advancement, the constellation banquet itself which had the purpose of earning favor and inheriting stories, was almost completely useless to him.

In the first place, he couldn't even inherit any stories even if he wanted to. 

Second, he was never one to try to gain the favor of constellations. Although his view of constellations had changed, he still wouldn't try any behavior to gain favor. It was difficult for him to forget the humiliations of the past. 

However, a scenario was still a scenario. No matter how much he refused, there wouldn't be a different ending than that of failure. 

Those were the thoughts of the past. Currently, however, the situation was much different. 

Yoo Jonghyuk swept the translucent screen away. There was no doubt in his mind that he wouldn't be going. 


...


The chairs presented in the waiting room were neither soft nor hard, instead, it was balanced in a way to make for the perfect experience. Nonetheless, Yoo Jonghyuk still preferred the cold walls over the chairs, the reason for why remains unknown to this day.

He adjusted his posture as he slightly titled against it, to make it more comfortable. At the same time, it was as if all eyes were on him and not at the same time. Obviously; he was a new figure here and still hadn't introduced himself, making one curious of him. 

Yet, he only stood against the wall looking awfully mysterious. The frown portrayed his physiognomy and gave a hint of his nature, making it difficult to approach without reason. If not for the type of characters present, they would probably be surprised by his handsomeness.

During regular intervals, his gaze shifted towards the door and then back towards the floor. Making it obvious to others that he was waiting for someone. 

In the background, the sound of the TV was heard, saving the incarnations from the awkwardness in the air. 

Soft steps were heard outside, someone was speaking. Yoo Jonghyuk listened intently yet there were no words he could make out. The person, however, could it be him? 

The steps followed each other, it seemed that it had yet to reach its destination. Outside the door, the footsteps stopped. The individual spoke some words then turned to open the door. In the room, it seemed as if the temperature had instantly lowered by a few degrees, the incarnations looked suspiciously at Yoo Jonghyuk. 

Without even shifting his gaze, Yoo Jonghyuk already knew who had entered. The footsteps of the individual remained forever engrained in his mind. Yet, despite everything, Yoo Jonghyuk appeared as if he was unmoved. Looking at his behavior, it was already guessed by the incarnations in the room that the person clad in a white coat was the one he was looking for.  

"... Jonghyuk?" 

Only after hearing his voice did Yoo Jonghyuk glance his way. He nodded and added,

"Kim Dokja." 

Both remained calm as they observed the other, trying to pry each other's thoughts. Kim Dokja was the first to give way.

"Long time no see, jerk."

"..."

Yoo Jonghyuk made no move to return the greeting. Instead, he was expectant of something else.

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