I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 33

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Episode 33

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This couldn’t go on. That was the conclusion Pi Chaewon had reached. But no matter what she tried, she couldn’t stop herself from becoming blurry.

-If we disappear from this world, what happens?

-I don’t know. I’ve never disappeared before.

With a glimmer of hope, the two had entered the auditorium.

It was because of the Band Room inside. Chaewon was carrying a guitar she couldn’t even play, and Jun had positioned himself in front of the drums. After tapping the drums a few times with the sticks, Jun eventually played skillfully.

-What? You can play drums?

-A little.

-You should have put this in the setting from the start. Perfect for a rebellious male lead.

-I’m already regretting it.

Chaewon, who had been carrying the guitar, flopped down on the floor.

-When I go back, I should learn guitar too. I’ve wanted to learn for a while.

-Then why didn’t you?

-Because of studying. I didn’t even make friends much because of studying. It felt like a waste of time.

The two had the conversation they couldn’t finish in the Music Room. It felt like ordinary daily life, but also like a final conversation before parting.

It was moderately peaceful and moderately intimate.

-If I had known this would happen, I would have learned first, forget studying and everything. Coming home late and getting hit by a car…

Beep-.

While speaking, Chaewon heard ringing in her ears. For an instant, her vision turned black.

Crash-! A loud noise echoed. What do we do! There’s a student here…

Someone’s screaming seemed to murmur.

-What?

-…Nothing. It’s nothing.

Her focus returned, though blurry. Jun, who had approached her side, sat down heavily. Spinning a drum stick with one hand, he opened his mouth.

-Hey.

-What.

-Still, I was kind of glad.

-….

-I was alone the whole time. But when you came, it was, you know.

-But how did you know I wasn’t from this world?

-On the first day, your skirt was too realistic. And a few days later, there was a Black Label fallen under your desk.

Hina didn’t come to the Band Room. Their waiting was in vain. Their prediction that Hina might come to play music for the next development was wrong.

Jun and Chaewon left the auditorium.

Then they were surprised by the scene they encountered.

-…What is this.

-Cherry blossoms…

The beautiful cherry blossom petals that had been blooming on the playground were falling down endlessly.

It was proof that time was passing. But they couldn’t be happy about it. Regardless of time flowing normally, the screen time of the two without Hina nearby was dangerous. Their presence was fading away.

-…You, your body.

Jun’s body began to become translucent. Chaewon grabbed Jun’s hand and ran desperately. Their destination was the rooftop.

Bang-!!!

Chaewon, who frantically opened the rooftop door, searched for Hina who might be somewhere, flustered unlike her usual self.

-You’re here, right? Come out!!!

She waited for Hina who would be carrying a guitar on her back like last time, but Hina wasn’t there. She couldn’t be seen anywhere on the rooftop.

Jun, standing by the railing, calmly comforted Chaewon.

-It’s okay.

-What’s okay!

-We’re not dying, we might just be returning to how things were.

-…What if we do die?

-….

-What if we’re not going back, but just, dying forever?

Chaewon’s voice, usually expressionless, trembled.

The sunset was setting. BGM slowly began to flow. It was music that didn’t match the situation. As always, it was bright and exciting, music that made tomorrow seem anticipated.

Chaewon, with her head down, slowly grasped Jun’s shirt in her hand.

-Don’t go.

Before she knew it, her eyes were filled with tears. It was the face of someone desperately holding back, afraid that Jun might disappear if she really cried.

-Hm…?

The shirt grasped in Chaewon’s hand was crumpled tightly. Jun didn’t give any answer.

-Don’t go…

Chaewon slowly raised her head. The sorrowful sunset light touched her right cheek.

In that moment, tears that couldn’t bear the weight streamed down.

Once they started flowing, the tears wouldn’t stop. Chaewon couldn’t blink even once, afraid that Jun would disappear if she looked away.

-….

Jun slowly placed his hand on top of Chaewon’s head. Then he stroked it several times. Carefully, as if handling something precious.

It wasn’t to fill the heroine’s screen time. It was for the approaching farewell.

-We’ll definitely meet again. You and me.

-…How can you be so sure about that…!

The sunset colored Jun’s face. Jun smiled as if it was nothing and answered.

-Because that’s the cliché.

The hand that had been stroking her hair slowly moved down to her cheek. Just as he gently rubbed his thumb over her tear-soaked cheek.

Chaewon blinked once.

-…!

And when she opened her eyes again, Jun had disappeared. Like a character who had never existed in the first place. Chaewon cried there without making a sound.

-Chaewon….

Someone’s voice could be heard.

-Chaewon….

Beep-.

A ringing sound was heard.

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“What the….”

Aetami found herself crying without realizing it. While watching such a childish drama.

“Ah, damn….”

It was because of the music that didn’t even match the situation decorating the farewell.

On the screen, Chaewon was doing rehabilitation after waking up in the hospital room. Aetami left a comment with tears welling up in her eyes.

Input: If it ends like this the director dies I’m serious I won’t say it twice bring him back within thirty seconds

Aetami focused on the drama again.

Chaewon, who had returned to reality, finally realized why the genre had changed in the middle. It was because of her mother’s choice, who had been reading manga to the sleeping Chaewon every day.

She had bought manga books featuring a rock band protagonist for Chaewon, who had wanted to learn guitar.

Chaewon slowly opened the manga book.

The ridiculous high school life. The absurd clichés. Tear stains spread over them.

Jun must have been a fictional character too. Like Hina. Like countless other characters.

But even so, she missed Jun. The focus slowly blurred from the crying Chaewon and clearly showed the school uniform hanging on the wall.

Soon the location was back at school.

Chaewon, wearing a regular high school uniform instead of the romance manga school uniform, was looking toward the window.

Her seat happened to be at the end of the first row where Jun had been. White curtains fluttered.

Step- Step-.

Footsteps could be heard from far away. Feet wearing sneakers came into view. The camera angle slowly moved upward. A back wearing a sports jersey could be seen.

Slide-.

The front door opened. Chaewon was still watching the curtains move.

-Alright. A transfer student has come to our class. He was in a traffic accident and had to repeat a year for rehabilitation, so he’s one year older than you all, keep that in mind. What’s your name?

Just then, a strong gust of wind blew and the curtain covered Chaewon’s face.

-I’m Heo Hyeonjun.

A familiar voice could be heard beyond the white view. The curtain returned to its place and what appeared before Chaewon’s eyes was.

-Say a word of greeting to the kids.

The two people’s eyes met. As if only the two of them were clear in the wide classroom.

BGM played. As always, it was bright, exciting music that made tomorrow seem promising.

-…Nice to meet you.

Jun smiled with the corners of his mouth raised. Chaewon also smiled back at him. It was a very bright smile, different from before.

[The Cherry on the Parfait Belongs to the Heroine!]

Episode 8 had ended. Now it was a perfect conclusion.

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