"Brother, you know. That...."
. . .
Breakfast place.
This is Heejin's cautious voice.
I knew that backstory.
Because it was a repertoire that started a few days ago.
"Allowance record book."
"here!"
No matter how much money you make, there are things you definitely have to do.
It is none other than helping children develop good spending habits.
As for pocket money, I can give you 1 million won or 10 million won.
The reason for not doing so was to prevent the child from developing bad habits and spending money like water.
'If you show off your wealth, flies will flock to you. When those flies rub their front legs, people tend to become narcissistic.'
How can you forget the taste of people raving and supporting you just by throwing money at it?
Heejin hoped that wouldn't happen because she had a lot of money.
Even more so if it's money earned for free!
"Okay. What about homework?"
"I'm done!"
Notebooks taken out of the school bag as if they had been waiting.
I looked at it carefully and nodded.
"passing."
"Yay!"
Heejin is jumping for joy.
Small leaps forward in noise reduction through floor-to-floor noise reduction training.
Still, the joy on his face could not be hidden.
"I believe you after seeing the allowance ledger, but you're not spending it on useless things, are you?"
A ten-thousand won note taken out of the wallet.
Heejin accepted it and shook her head.
"I need it for my supplies. I said we were going to practice first aid today."
As expected, it's a prestigious school.
Teaching various things to an 8 year old child.
That was so good.
If you learn even simple first aid techniques, you will be able to use them in case of an emergency.
"Is ten thousand won enough? Should I give you more?"
"Yeah, it's okay. I have some leftover. I'm going to buy some tteokbokki with my friends. The kids have never had tteokbokki before, right?"
After an amicable agreement with Hong Ji-chan's parents.
Heejin, who was expected to have a hard time adjusting to the new school, adapted perfectly.
Before you know it, you've made friends and your appearance has brightened up.
Just listening to them chatter about what happened at school made me feel like all the fatigue from the day was gone.
'It seems like they all come from families with friends, but I'll just have to support them without any shortcomings.'
Now that the urgent fire has been put out, I have some more time to relax.
I should go shopping with Heejin this weekend.
Dongmyo, take care.
Now I have to go to a department store that I've only seen with my eyes.
'Then I need to quickly sign a contract for a car.'
It was an era in which space travel magic was also developed.
A world where overseas shipping is possible immediately after signing a contract as long as you have the money.
I was thinking of signing a contract for a foreign car today.
"Then I'll go, oppa!"
"Make happy memories at school today too."
"huh!"
With a strong answer, Heejin left the house.
The face that still had a smiling face was erased at that moment.
Cold sweat dripping down my face, my heart pounding.
"Oh, I didn't catch you...."
8 year old life.
Kim Hee-jin lied for the first time!
She left the apartment, clutching her heavy chest.
"hello."
"Hey, are you going to school?"
"Yes. Good work today."
"Haha, right. You're very polite."
I greet the security guard and go out the front door.
The place that Heejin headed straight to was the pharmacy.
There happened to be a place open across from my house.
"Oh my. What's going on with the little guest so early in the morning?"
She is a pharmacist with a kind face.
Heejin approached after bowing to him.
"Did you fall and get hurt?"
"No. I think my new friend needs it."
"Oh my, really? Where are you hurt?"
"Here it is."
How could an 8 year old know the exact name?
Heejin pointed to my leg.
"You know, when you walk, like this. Walk like this. There's blood here too."
"Oh my, that must have hurt a lot."
Expresses limping with the body.
The pharmacist who observed the situation gave him an appropriate medicine.
"Just apply ointment there first, and then put a bandage on it. Have you been to the hospital?"
"No. Even if I wanted to take you, I wouldn't let you go."
"huh?"
What does this mean?
The pharmacist was confused and then finally understood.
Oh, you're the friend who's afraid of hospitals.
"How much is it?"
"It's 13 thousand won."
"Ugh."
Spending more than the allowance I received from my older brother!
Heejin searched through her pockets one by one.
A ten-thousand won bill folded into a square shape came out.
'are you okay.'
But don't worry.
Because she had 50 thousand won that she had received the other day.
I wasn't using it in preparation for an emergency like this.
"Here it is."
"Make sure to bring your friend for treatment. Okay?"
"thank you."
I must have bought some medicine.
Heejin headed towards her destination with energy.
The place she arrived was between a 24-hour convenience store and a butcher shop on her way to school.
It was an alley.
"uh?"
.. .. ..
But there is a passenger.
A woman carrying something wrapped in cloth on her back.
She was crouching between the alleys.
Is that the only place for cats to eat?
"Sister. Why are you sitting here?"
He turns his head at Heejin's question.
She was a beautiful older sister.
A tall nose with shiny black hair.
The expressionless face had a mysterious feel to it.
"I feel bad for you. I'm giving you food."
"Food? Huh? It's a cat."
"Is this child's name No-nyang?"
"Yes. It's a yellow cat, so it's a yellow cat...."
In front of her was Heejin's new friend.
A very grumpy cat.
He is absentmindedly devouring the canned food in front of him.
It was a golden opportunity.
"wait a minute."
I sat down next to my sister.
She quietly watched Heejin's actions.
This gap in time spent focusing on food is an opportunity.
I focused on the cat's behavior and took out the ointment and bandage.
He put some ointment on his finger and approached the cat slowly, intending to rub it on its bloody front paw.
Haaaak!
... was not correct.
This is because the old cat, sensing the approach, ran away while hissing.
Heejin could only look at that sight in vain.
My 13 thousand won.
How many cups of tteokbokki are there in this?
The eight-year-old's world was filled with despair.
"Did you buy it to treat me?"
A question from a pretty older sister.
When we made eye contact, I became gloomy.
"Yes. But the cat was too prickly, so it failed."
This is a child who would eat snacks only if they were thrown from afar.
So I was surprised.
How did this girl bring the cat close to me?
"How did you do it?"
"What? You gave me food?"
"Yes. Even if I tried to give it to him, he would run away."
"I waited calmly. I'm good at waiting."
"Wow... I guess I'll have to wait a long time. I'm not good at that kind of thing."
My sister smiled faintly.
It was the most beautiful smile after my mother's.
"It's better not to do it at your age. You can't do it."
"But did you do it, Sister?"
"Because I had to."
It was a strange thing to say.
So, while I was tilting my head, my older sister, who had gotten up first, helped Heejin up.
"Are you on your way to school? Mugung Elementary School?"
"Yes. What about your sister?"
"I'm working."
"Is it your job to stand here?"
"To be exact, I'm patrolling this area.
Aha. You're a police officer.
Heejin, who understood it like that, extended her hand.
"I commute to school here every day. I'll be seeing you often from now on."
"I guess so."
She's the one holding my hand.
After shaking hands, we came to one conclusion.
We see each other often. That's friends. Heejin laughed brightly.
"My name is Kim Hee-jin. Are we friends now?"
"friend?"
"Yes. Or not?"
Sister, who was thinking for a moment.
Soon they smiled and nodded.
"I see. We're friends."
"Hehehe. From now on, you'll take care of No-nyang-i together with me?"
"Wouldn't you do that when you have time? Why?"
"Then next time, please help me treat it."
My first request as a friend.
She shrugged her shoulders at Heejin's bold words.
"I will take care of the treatment for you."
"Huh? Really?"
"Yeah, a gift for a cute friend."
"Wow...."
It is a gift in return for purity.
Heejin watched the time on her favorite episode.
"Oh! I think I'm going to be late at this rate."
"Then I guess I should go quickly." "Before you go, can you tell me your name?"
Ah. My sister blinked after saying that one word.
"I forgot. You said your name was Heejin, right?"
He stretches out his delicate hair and strokes her head.
A polite and beautiful smile hung on her lips.
"My name is Shin Joo-hee. Let's say hello next time we meet."
Shin Joo-hee.
Heejin, who had repeated that name several times, answered forcefully.
"Yes, Sister Joohee!"