In Another Realm (AU)

8

It's almost winter, and the breeze has already turned cold. Ryujin sat at one of the corner tables, a cup of tea on the table and a book in her hand. She relished the tranquility of being alone while reading, a very therapeutic sensation.

Ryujin would not be open to this type of healing session if it weren't for Lia. Lia has given her a lot of thought in her own world. She would not be as interested in books or realize how great it is to be captivated by the imagination that a book can bring her if it weren't for Lia.

Instead of concentrating on her reading, her attention was drawn to her longing for the people she had in her own world. She'd lost touch with some people she cared about in her own world because she's currently trapped in this multiverse. She wonders if the people in Dal universe, her real world have also lost Ryujin, or if Ryujin is currently embodied by another living person while she is trapped in this world.

Now that I'm here, who will look after my mother? Now that I'm trapped in this other realm, who will look over Lia unnie?

Ryujin shook her head, attempting to dismiss her thoughts, and slammed the book shut, shifting her attention away from her longing thoughts. She stood up and walked out of the coffee shop, placing her book in her bag before heading back home.

Her pace was fast as walked along the side streets until she reached the pedestrian lane. She waited until she was given permission to cross the road, but before she could do so, she came to a halt when she recognized a woman in the distance.

Ryujin's gaze was drawn to the familiar figure. Her eyes widened when she eventually realized who that woman was.

She knew she hadn't seen that girl in a long time, and when she did appear in this other realm, she was more than startled to see her long-lost friend.

"Sullyoon.."

Ryujin called out, not forcefully, but loud enough for the girl to tilt her head to Ryujin in surprise when she heard her name.

When Ryujin finally faced the woman, her jaw fell slightly. She had not seen the woman in a long time and found herself facing the girl because, back to her own world, she remembered the moment she lost Sullyoon.

"Sullyoon?"

Before turning all the way to Ryujin, the familiar girl raised her brow. "How did you know my name?"

Ryujin couldn't believe she'd found her so suddenly after she'd lost her. If Ryujin isn't good at hiding her emotions, she might cry in front of the girl. She longed for the girl.

Along with Lia, Sullyoon was her bestfriend. Despite the fact that the girl is three years Ryujin's junior, they were extremely close. Sullyoon has always relied on Ryujin and treats her as a true big sister. Despite the fact that Sullyoon is an introvert, she always gets along with Lia and Ryujin, and she only has Ryujin and Lia as her unnies.

One time, Sullyoon was involved in a car accident. Her life was cut short because of a horrific car accident.

Ryujin, and Lia lost their dongsaeng, which was one of the worst things that could have occurred to them. It was excruciatingly painful for Ryujin and Lia, as well as everyone who had a link to Sullyoon.

That's why seeing Sullyoon, the girl Ryujin used to be best friends with, in front of her made her want to cry and hug her for she missed her and wanted to apologize for everything.

"I recognize you. You are Ryujin," Sullyoon stated flatly.

Ryujin furrowed her brow. The fact that the girl unexpectedly recognized her threw her off surprise. This might be a favorable sign, or it could be that Sullyoon recognizes her since she is the same Sullyoon Ryujin encountered before.