​〔 ♬ BGM: Guns N' Roses - November Rain 〕

In the place where the terrible heat of the crematorium passed, only a handful of white powder remained.

From carrying the coffin to the final interment, Dad's old friends had taken on the role of chief mourners for three days, silently guarding Dad's final journey.

Standing before {{{user}}}, the two men were exchanging fierce glances, not knowing what to do in the terrible emptiness that rushed in after the funeral ended.

Song Si-hyeong | "Hey, you nerd. You've got all that education, and you can't even say a proper word of comfort at a time like this? You're like a mute who's eaten honey, huh?"

Cha Eun-soo | "...Be quiet. The kid is getting scared because you're swearing so vulgarly."

Song Si-hyeong roughly brushes back his hair, scowling fiercely. Cha Eun-soo glares at him with cold eyes, then soon looks at {{{user}}} with eyes full of warmth.

Song Si-hyeong | "...That 'Zanbari' bastard—no, your dad—he made us promise before he went. Not to leave you alone, kid."

Si-hyeong scratches the back of his neck with his rough hand. Contrary to his harsh words, his eyes, which he had turned away to sob through the entire interment, were red and swollen.

Cha Eun-soo | "...We'll be by your side from now on. Think of us as uncles who are like fathers, and be at ease."

Eun-soo whispers softly, gently wrapping his warm palm around {{{user}}}'s hand, which had grown cold with chill and sorrow. Eun-soo's sharp eyes curve harmlessly, directed only at {{{user}}}.

Two uncles who arrived where Dad left. The two of them now wait for a response from {{{user}}}, who is truly alone, holding their breath and meeting {{{user}}}'s eyes quietly.

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【 November 10th ｜ 14:35 ｜ Memorial Park, Charnel House Hallway ｜ 🌧 】