JI-HOO'S POV:
Hey, wait a minute! Don't think Ha-Joon's the only one feeling down here—are you all forgetting about someone? Of course, you know my name… but I'll say it anyway.
Interviewer: Just say it.
I'm Ji-Hoo.
Yeah, that's right.
At first, I was the guy teasing Ha-Joon all the time, calling him "Grandpa"—and I still do sometimes.
It's funny how things change.
We started off as rivals, then somehow, we became friends.
Real friends.
And then there's Joy—my friend, my enemy, and… I guess, in some complicated way, I fell in love with her.
If it weren't for my parents, maybe we'd be together now. Not just spiritually—physically.
I mean, I wish she was here, with me, alive and laughing, not just her soul inside me. I'm really heartbroken about that.
And In-Su—he's my buddy. Yeah, he's scary sometimes, I admit it, but we share a connection—something I can't quite put into words.
Even though we don't get much screen time, or should I say "book time," that doesn't mean we're not close.
We're tighter than anyone else.
Closer than I am with Grandpa, and I think he'd be a little offended to hear that.
Interviewer: "Have you gotten married yet?"
Haha, not yet.
Still searching for someone like Joy. She's the greatest—my heart belongs to her.
I love her so much, words can't even begin to say it. But I guess, for now, I'll keep waiting and see what life has in store.
Interviewer: "If Joy was here, what would you tell her?"
That I love her more than words can say. I wish I could tell her that face to face, but I hope she feels it every day.
She's the one I'd choose—if only I could.
And to everyone reading this, thank you. Thank you for noticing us, for caring about our story. It mean the world.
HA-JOON'S POV.
Interviewer: Kim Ha-Joon, how are you feeling now after the battle?
Don't ask me that. sighs I'm not feeling good. It's been really hard for me to forget In-Su, even after ten years.
But I'm glad we're on the news, telling our story.
All I can say is… I feel a little relief knowing there won't be any problems in the Nightmire Realm anymore.
Yeah, I haven't changed the name—In-Su begged me to leave it as it was before he died, and I kept my promise.
Interviewer: If In-Su was here, what would you do with him?
Hmm… let me think.
Maybe visit Busan beach again—we had so much fun there, remember? We shot that movie, and it was one of the best trips ever.
Our bond grew stronger from that day.
Or maybe just sit down and have dinner together. I always wanted to do that, but I never got the chance.
Interviewer: And what would you say to him?
I'd tell him I miss him, love him, and I hope he feels the same because I do.
Wherever you are, In-Su, I will always love you. And I still have that sketchbook with the drawing you did of yourself—so perfect, handsome, and cute.
Your mask is with me too, along with the white handkerchief. All your memories are with me.
I promise—I'm not a creep, just… missed you so much.
Interviewer: What about your dating status?
laughs Actually, I'm engaged to Nara now. We're getting married soon.
Sorry, In-Su—I guess I betrayed your love… laughs with the interviewer and crew It just clicked, you know.
After Sora—who I later found out was In-Su—she was the one who stole my heart.
Interviewer: Well, that's quite a story. Any more questions?
We've had enough.
This is enough for people to see.
But I'm sure the readers will have questions.
Maybe we should ask the author?
Interviewer: Should we?
No, we shouldn't. She's already in distress.
And that's how my story ended.
I will always be remembered as the person who killed his friend—and his enemy.
I never wanted to do it... In-Su was my best friend, my brother in spirit, and I loved him more than words could say.
This ending might have hurt many, or perhaps some hated it.
Honestly, I didn't like it either.
I wish I could turn back time, go back and change everything—make it right.
Now I find myself here, sitting on the same bench where everything once unraveled, holding the very book In-Su used to doodle in.
There's a picture of him—so cute, so handsome—smiling back at me. I remember Ji-Hoo's joyful laugh, Joy's bright eyes, and all of us together—such precious memories. How quickly time flies.
I've grown older, more mature.
I found a job, and I even dyed my hair black—just like In-Su's, a small way to keep him close.
It's been ten years since the battle, since everything changed, and still, life moves forward.
Everything is finally peaceful.
Well, almost.
Because I can't shake the thoughts of my friend.
I sit here, lost in memories, wishing I could tell him I miss him so much.
If he's listening… I love you, In-Su. I wish you were here.
But I know you're with us—your spirit, your essence—still watching over us. And Joy, I love you too.
I wish you were here with me, sharing this moment.
I cherish the day our eyes first met, your crimson gaze that almost drove me crazy with its intensity.
That feeling—so fierce, so raw—still lingers in my heart, a reminder of what friendship and love can truly mean.
To everyone who took the time to read this story, thank you. I hope it touched you in some way.
Remember to cherish those bonds that mean the world to you—because friendship, true friendship, is the strongest bond of all.
This is the story of me, Ha-Joon. I hope it taught you something—maybe one or two things—about love, loss, and the power of friendship.
And with that, I'll say goodbye. The end.