I Became a Villainous Character with a Limited Lifespan

Episode 34

Seung-hyun’s move happened quickly. It didn’t take long for the contract to be made and for the landlord to vacate the house, and since there was no need to sell or clean up the old house, filling it with things was an even easier task. 

“Money is really the best.”

It was only a few months ago that he trembled just ordering delivery food, but now several zeros had disappeared from his economic sense.

“My house…”

The house Seung-hyun had been living in until recently was indeed his house, but it was the original Seung-hyun’s house, not his own. Rather than a house where people live, it felt more like a model house with an odd feeling, so it was even harder to get attached to it.

After moving, he even felt like he could start everything anew. I should never let those annoying people know my new address.

“It’s a bit of a waste considering I won’t even live here for a full year…”

Whenever good things happened, contrasting emotions arose. One was pure joy, and the other was a feeling of wastefulness.

I shouldn’t feel it’s a waste. I should think of it as borrowing something that wasn’t mine from the beginning anyway. Although that’s what he thought, he couldn’t help but feel it was a waste.

Those things were increasing one by one. Not giving affection doesn’t work out the way you think it will.

Just as the beginning and end of life don’t go as one pleases, the middle isn’t going to flow as one wants either.

“Whatever. Let’s just…go for a walk.”

The ahjumma would start working from the day after tomorrow. He needed something to eat right away, and since he had nothing to do, Seung-hyun thought he should go out for a bit to look around the neighborhood.

“I should pull a cart.”

There was no need to deliberately go out and buy something, but he wanted to look around here and there for the first time in a while. Seung-hyun went out in light clothing and headed to the mart.

“Two days will be enough, so there’s no need to buy a lot. Hmm. Then…”

The luxury he could enjoy at the mart was pretty much the same everywhere, but still, being able to buy anything without calculating money was quite appealing. Seung-hyun started wandering around, half-leaning on the cart.

‘I don’t know how to cook much…but there are so many good recipes on the Internet. Trying something new is also…’

The refrigerator would be empty anyway. As he picked up whatever he could get his hands on, quite a large amount of items were in the cart.

‘On days like this, I should have a can of beer, but since I can’t drink alcohol, I’ll at least have a soft drink…’

“Ah!”

Seung-hyun, who was blankly turning the head of the cart, bumped into someone turning the corner. The surprised Seung-hyun reached out his hand to the person who fell.

“Are you okay?”

“Ah, yes.”

“I’m sorry. I didn’t see properly.”

“No, it’s okay. I was walking lost in thought too.”

Fortunately, it didn’t seem like he fell hard. The man, who quickly got up from his spot, smiled and said it was okay.

‘Most people here have above average looks…but even among them, he really stands out.’

Seung-hyun looked at the man’s face for a moment. He had noticeably pretty and handsome features. He had seen many good-looking men, but it was the first time seeing a pretty man.

‘At first glance, he’s an omega, isn’t he…’

“Excuse me, is there something on my face?”

“Ah, no. That…just a moment.”

When he stared for a long time without knowing it was rude, the man seemed uncomfortable and asked if there was something on his face. The flustered Seung-hyun waved his hand.

“Ah, you look a bit like someone I know.”

“Really? Hmm. I also had a strange feeling that I had seen you somewhere before.”

Saying he looked like someone he knew was a lie to get out of the situation, but instead, the man said he also felt like he had seen someone who looked like Seung-hyun and stared intently at his face.

“Hmm, maybe it’s just a feeling…I can’t remember well.”

But that was short-lived. Perhaps there was no one that came to mind even when he tried to recall, the man soon put on a nonchalant face and took a step back from Seung-hyun.

“If I had seen someone this handsome, there’s no way I would forget. Haha. Or maybe I saw you in passing a few times? Have you lived here for a long time?”

“No. I moved here yesterday.”

“Ah. Wrong again.”

The man smiled a little embarrassedly. He seemed bright and sociable at a glance.

“You must have lived nearby for a long time.”

“I have lived here for a long time. Not now, but…I still come often. My parents are here too.”

He seemed to be a college student or a new employee who had recently become independent. Seung-hyun spoke to the man who had a young-looking face.

“I see. I haven’t been here many times yet, but it seems like a nice place.”

“May I ask which neighborhood you moved to?”

The man was extremely sociable, and Seung-hyun didn’t mind the small talk for the first time in a while. Before they knew it, the two were pulling their carts side by side as if they were companions.

“I moved to ○○-dong.”

“Wow. That’s where my family home is too. It’s a great place to live. The park is well-maintained, so it’s nice for walks, and the scenery is good. Oh, and if you walk a bit out of the residential complex, there are many shops too.”

The man chattered endlessly. It was to the point where one would wonder what he had to say so much to someone he had only met for a few minutes, but somehow that behavior didn’t feel annoying or irritating.

He had the feeling of a model of someone who grew up being loved. Just listening to his story made one feel bright energy, the kind of person whose chattering small talk feels comfortable.

Seung-hyun didn’t particularly want to ask his name, phone number, and become close, but walking together for a bit wasn’t so bad. Thinking that way, Seung-hyun picked up a drink.

“You seem to like it, but since you live apart from your family now, you must miss home.”

“It’s a bit like that…but it’s okay. Well, it’s not like I live that far away, and I can come whenever I want to. What’s the big deal.”

The man shrugged and said. Well, if you have a good relationship with your family, you can come whenever you want, so it doesn’t matter. Seung-hyun, who had put all the items in the cart, said to the man,

“It was fun talking. I think I need to go pay now.”

“Ah, right. I had things to buy too. I forgot while talking. I enjoyed the conversation too.”

The man also seemed to think of Seung-hyun only as a momentary conversation partner and didn’t appear to have any other interest in him. The moment the man was about to turn around with his cart, Seung-hyun was startled by a sudden stinging pain and tightly grasped the cart handle.

“Ugh…”

This felt similar to last time when the seizure came on suddenly. The medicine would calm it down quickly if he took it, but the problem was that the bag containing the medicine was now completely buried under the items packed in the cart.

‘Of all times…’

“Excuse me, are you okay?”

The man, who was about to turn around and leave, turned back in surprise. Fortunately, there were many people nearby. Since it was still a level of pain where he could speak, Seung-hyun barely opened his mouth without being able to lift his head.

“In the bag…the pill bottle. Please…”

“Here, just a moment.”

The man opened the bag with trembling hands in surprise and took out the pill bottle. The man, who opened the water bottle in his own cart and handed it over with the medicine, supported Seung-hyun.

“Are you alright?”

“Should we call 119?”

“Customer. Are you okay?”

As he almost collapsed to the floor, people nearby as well as employees approached and worried about Seung-hyun. Seung-hyun, who suddenly became the center of attention, smiled awkwardly.

“I’m…fine. This happens for a bit and goes away.”

“Are you sure you’re okay? An ambulance…”

“It’s okay. I know why it happens.”

After taking the medicine, the pain gradually subsided. It wasn’t to the point of being completely fine, but at least he could walk on his own.

It felt like he was getting a bit used to it as it was the second time. Seung-hyun grabbed his dizzy head and got up from the floor. Rather than the pain, the embarrassment came first.

‘I should really put it in my pocket and carry it around from now on. At this rate, I really can’t do anything.’

It seemed like it would be difficult to come back here for a while. Seung-hyun said with a face covered in cold sweat,

“I’m really okay. Don’t worry about it.”

As he had read in the novel, the medicine worked quickly, and Seung-hyun was able to act as if nothing had happened again. It looked more precarious to the onlookers than to the person himself.

“It looks like it’ll be hard for you to move that, so I’ll at least help you with it. I’d feel uncomfortable letting you go like this.”

The man who had been by his side until then made a call somewhere and spoke to Seung-hyun again. No matter how abnormal Seung-hyun’s physical condition was, the man had a small and slender build.

Seung-hyun wanted to refuse the offer as he felt uncomfortable receiving help from someone much smaller than himself, but a man in a suit who approached soon relieved the unnecessary worry.

“Young master. Do you need anything else?”

“No. Please pay and send it to the main house. It won’t take long to return, so tell Mom and Dad not to worry.”

“Understood.”

“Yes. Thank you as always, Secretary Kim.”

Seung-hyun blankly looked at the man who skillfully commanded others. He knew the neighborhood was wealthy, but still.

“Then there won’t be any problems now, right?”

The man said with a bright smile. Indeed, he had an air of someone who grew up being loved and cherished.