Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 5)

Chapter 859: The Last (92)

"How have you been?"

-I should be asking you that as well. Have you been doing well? No, I don't even need to ask. You're probably fine and having fun. Lots of fun.

'There's a certain bite to her words.'

Our conversation was unlikely to start in a good mood.

"Jihye, what's wrong with you...?"

-I guess I have to explain why I'm doing this.

I had tried to begin the conversation as a warm and touching reunion since we hadn't seen each other in a long time, but I grew a little cautious at her reaction.

She'd handled the situation according to what she'd told Cho Hyejin, but she might change her mind again.

The best possible choice was to humor her for now.

I spoke quietly with a sweet voice, as I had always done.

It didn't work on everyone, but I wouldn't lose anything by moving vigilantly in this situation.

"How could I do well without you? I missed you every single day, so much so that I couldn't even eat or sleep properly. Every day was like hell. My life without you is meaningless... I just realized that, you know?"

-...

"I didn't know it was going to be like this. I only realized how precious you were when no one was by my side. I wanted to see everyone else too, but really..."

-...

"You don't know how much I've missed you, Lee Jihye."

-Stop with the bullshit. Just don't.

"I'm being honest. I missed your voice so much... and your smile. Your laughter. I missed the conversations I had with you. I'm sure you know that. You're my soulmate, after all."

-I don't know. For me, we are connected by the soul only in words. Aren't you and that bastard who stabbed you also soulmates? Being able to share your vision must be nice too, huh? Don't come here spouting lies. I'm not buying it.

"What's wrong, Jihye? Why did you have to mention him? You know you shouldn't do that. I understand that you are heartbroken and angry. I know I was wrong. However, the situation is different now. I can't explain everything right now, but... you know how much I think of you..."

-Gosh. Don't you dare say it like that.

"Jihyeeeee..."

-Stop. I find that really disgusting.

"Come on, Jihyeeeee..."

-What's wrong with you?

"My soulmate. My love. Won't you look at me and forgive me? Nothing will change between us, right?"

-...

I honestly thought it wouldn't work. Yet, on the contrary, it seemed to be having an effect.

I figured it would do. Her reaction wasn't as passionate as when I'd done it with Heera, but it was enough...

'To call it a success.'

I couldn't really be sure. I spoke with cuteness and playfulness, but getting her in a good mood was another story.

Working with me and being on great terms were two different things.

Of course, she would most likely cooperate since it had already been agreed on, but there was a huge discrepancy between moving voluntarily and reluctantly.

At first, she laughed at me, seemingly finding it absurd, but this kind of work required repetition, sincerity, and consistency.

It was questionable if that would be enough, but history suggested that it would.