One day before departure
Year 1948
Lee Hyun-woo is seen sleeping in his usual place, namely at Park Min-ji's grave. It turned out that his parents' graves were also next to her, Lee Hyun-woo immediately sat down for a while as the sun began to rise.
"You know, the doctor panicked when he saw me running out after coming back to life."
"In the end I didn't tell him, because I knew it would cause problems I wasn't ready to deal with."
I feel sorrow and happiness in the depths of my heart, but I am still grateful to be able to see you one last time.
"Because you are...the light of my hope."
But it seems right now that kid is waiting, I even felt like she was like our daughter in the future.
"Hey!" a familiar voice sounded very calm just shout towards me.
"Come on, the others are waiting!"
"Park Min-ji" came up to me and pulled my clothes to go back with the others.
I just remember that she still a child, but I guess I should tell her too.
"Shouldn't you give them a little respect."
"What respect, Boo"
Ah this kid, really needs a little.
"Ouch!" and so, I hit her head.
*Hmph, then...I'll go now.*
I finally left that place, or maybe that was the last time I would go there. Even though I will still come to your place, I probably won't be able to for a while.
With the city still healing now, so is the orphanage and now they move to Seo-woo's house.
"What a mess I expected..."
*Sorry Seo-woo!* I felt sorry for seeing Seo-woo fall chasing one of the kids there.
*Even though he is fine, it seems like this will make him tired and no longer accept anyone.*
After the end of the war, those who served for the last time would retire and live a peaceful life. However, some of them still helped with repairs in the city even though they were injured and should have been resting.
It seems that most of the people have started to become aware of our actions.
"How would you feel if you had children?" I came to Seo-woo who is sleeping exhausted.
"Oh shut up, this is different from what you know."
"Isn't it the same, it's just how you're going to handle it..Boss."
After the war some of the council resigned due to their final duties. However, before their resignation they also held an election and decided to choose Seo-woo as the next leader, and the previous Boss agreed by teaching him some things as the next leader.
"Well, now is not the time for me to be lazy."
"You're really going to leave them without telling them?"
"That would only make the situation worse wouldn't it?"
I knew it would hurt their feelings, especially her who was very clingy to me.
Even so, there's still a lot I need to learn and understand. There's also a lot I need to prepare for, though I don't know how long it will take.
*It was a tough choice, but she also had to grow stronger.*
I can't waste any more time, now is just the beginning of everything.
"I also had to find out who he really was at that time."
Remembering someone who passed me at night in the city park, I will find out who he is and what my past is like.
"Wait for me, even though I'll be gone for a long time, I'll still visit you. My love."
I can only touch our photos, photos that remind us of times of happiness and sorrow.
"Okay, I better get my things ready."
"I'll leave this photo, for her to keep later. Watch over us."
I have prepared everything, but why do I feel empty like I've forgotten something.
"Ah..it's been a long time since I've been there, it's time to pay a visit before I leave."
"I hope Milo and the others is okay."
So i went back to the city of 'Beijing' to the remote town of 'Valley' which was filled with memories of the past.
What an unforgettable longing in this life, and with this feeling I continue to grow more.
Valley Town '09:49'
How long has it been since I left this house.
"It seems she is living here well."
Before I left, I gave this house to the person who was taking care of Vio's puppy's, whom I entrusted to her.
*Guck*
The sound of the puppies running towards me, and hearing their voices makes me feel so happy.
"Oh, I didn't know you were coming."
"Ah, no, forgive me for coming in without permission."
"What do you mean, this is your house."
There are many things I want to ask about, but it seems like I miss them as much as Vio does.
"You're not going to stay here?"
"No, I think I'll be gone for a long time. I hope you can take care of them..."
"What are you thinking? Come on, I was the one who chose them anyway."
"Okay then, I am very indebted to you."
"What do you mean? You gave me this house, it's more than enough, and this is nothing."
I gave her this house because I was afraid that they would be exploited by people, instead of being taken care of like a life.
However, after seeing her and how sincere she is, it seems like I don't need to be afraid of other bad things anymore.
"Then, I will go now, because there are still many things I have to do before I leave."
"Well, be careful then."
When I heard the words, I felt very happy and relieved. It's been a long time since I last heard those words from someone so honest.
I waved goodbye as I walked away remembering the place one last time.
"While I'm here, I might as well stop by a few places."
I thought about stopping for a while at my high school, I passed the river reminding me of the time when I met an unknown being and fished with Vio.
"How loyal you are.."
It's very painful to lose someone, especially since they are the ones who are the most loyal to you.
I guess I'll greet the security here while I remember this place once again. "Looks like I've arrived, maybe I should say hello to him over there."
"How long has it been, sir?"
"...Aha, am I that old in your eyes?"
"Visit while you're here, good morning and good to see you again."
I walked in, saw the class full of students studying, their reactions and actions reminded me of the times I had with them all.
"Where else should I visit..the wind is so cool today."
This kind of atmosphere is usually used for drinking coffee for most people.
*Hmm...*
"How is the cafe, did they change the location?"
I never thought they would still make this place a cafe, even busier than ours before.
"It seems like they are so tired, that they are even angry because there are too many guests."
*Well, keep up the good work young man.*
Turns out their coffee tastes pretty good, and while I'm here I might as well visit that busy park.
"It's really suffocating, but not for me who is happy to be back here."
"Ouch-"
"Oh, are you okay kid?"
"Oh, yeah..uhm, who are you."
"You look young, but.. like an old man..?"
*Ah, kids these days.*
Not long after, his mother came to apologize, but his words really made me feel very old.
This place reminds me of something, but what is it..
*Ah, I remember, its when the grandmother sat on that bench.*
It seems like now we have entered the blooming season, the air is fresh and cool, the scenery is always beautiful and maintained.
"I hope they will always keep this clean."
The more I go into the park, the more I remember that happy time.
The further I went into the park, the stronger the wind blew. Blowing hard past me, felt her presence.
I opened my eyes to see the light, but I knew that it was just an imagination of my feelings and memories.
"Seeing you always standing like that, I myself would hug you even a million times."
*Maybe...it's time for me to go back, and leave.*
*See you again, my little life.*
So I left my youthful memories with them, and headed out into the world to prepare this world for the dangers that would come in the future.
13:29 'Zhangjiakou City, Agency Private Airport'
"Are you not gonna say goodbye to her?"
"Nah, that is to sad for her."
"What about us?" said Lee Ji-woo who was standing near Seo-woo seeing Lee Hyun-woo off.
"You guys are grown up, cmn."
I started to walk away from the place I considered home, but as I was walking away the sound of someone shout my name made me stop.
I turned around and smiled in surprise to see her running towards me, and jump into my arms.
"Why didn't you tell me?!"
"I think it would be sad for you."
"Who decided that?"
"...I just want you to grow up strong, strong enough to not make me worried."
"Do I still look weak to you, haven't I always been by your side all this time~?"
I was worried, but her smile made me aware and reminded me of her. It turns out that all this time I was wrong in looking at you, where you tried to stay strong enough to be by my side.
"Sorry for my selfishness, as a thank you, how about I give you my watch."
"That looks good on you."
"Thanks~"
Seeing all of them coming for my departure made me feel confident.
I finally left them, without fear but the trust they gave me.
'Flight destination: Antarctica'
*Before everything happened, I searched for their whereabouts, which turned out to be buried at the bottom of the sea near Antarctica.*
*How cold is that place? I heard they have a small town there.*
While I was thinking about something else, suddenly my phone rang and it was Seo-woo calling me.
"What is it."
"Listen to me carefully! It looks like some of them are starting to awake in Antarctica."
Hearing that, my heart sank for a moment. However, I remembered and realized that there was nothing I needed to be afraid of anymore.
"Then, tell the whole world of their arrival, and let them come because, I will be there to welcome them."
1 Years Later 'Antartica'