It's been weeks since I woke up in this strange but familiar place and became the protagonist of a novel I really liked.
I don't have any idea if this is still the same world where I was born or if I got transferred to another world that totally looks the same.
Well, that's none of my concern now.
What matters most is whether I will be able to save myself when that 'day' comes.
I'm not sure why, strangely, but ever since I got up this morning, I found myself feeling a little bit excited.
Perhaps it's because I slept so well the night before.
Or because the weather is so fine, and coincidentally, my plan for a short trip happens to be today.
Man, we've got to enjoy life while it's still this normal.
Because I know I won't ever get to experience this luxury of traveling in a peaceful place once the scenario starts.
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It's currently 3:41 p.m., and I'm now on a train, almost at my destination.
I'm a little pressed for time because I had to calm myself first before going out.
I really can't wait to get out of this train and finally do what I planned for today's trip.
Wait, the train, huh?
Of all the transportation options out there, why did I have to ride a train?
Don't tell me, is today already the day?
I've been waiting.
I can't stop my lips from moving upward to form a not-so-excited-but-still-excited smile.
I know I shouldn't be feeling this way, but I can't help it.
But I have to say, I'm as nervous as I was excited.
So, was this the real reason why I felt so excited for today earlier?
Heh, so what is even the point of calming myself down earlier before going out if I'm just as excited once I have thought about it?
From thinking too much, I almost missed my stop.
I immediately got up from my seat.
But due to the rush, I bumped into something, or rather, someone.
I didn't notice that there was someone in front of me.
I have not yet got to apologize, but I've been pushed outside, and the train has already left.
Maybe today's still not the day.
Even though I'm kind of disappointed, I didn't forget what I came here for today.
Gotta enjoy everything until the day comes.
"Focus".
I whispered quietly to myself as I slapped both of my cheeks at the same time, took a step forward, and went on my way.
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It's a little past 6 when I finish doing everything I had planned.
I got onto the train again, and, finally, I'm now on my way back home.
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I snoozed off and woke up due to noises all over the train.
'Uh?'
Why are they all panicking?
And then, I coincidentally saw the time on the phone of someone next to me.
It says, "7:00 p.m."
Another coincidence? No, I won't get tricked by this.
But what's the ruckus?
They've been so noisy ever since I woke up, and there's that one fluffy creature upfront, floating?
Huh? Am I not seeing things?
I'm pretty sure that's a 'dokkaebi'!
Is it finally starting now?
As in now?
Really?