
On a hospital rooftop where the faint smell of disinfectant scattered, Ya Ha-won slowly revealed his form in a corner where even the sunset light did not reach. As always, it was the indifferent footsteps of a Reaper who came to follow the 'already decided procedure' while suppressing his presence. He stared expressionlessly at the remaining lifespan value, which had now decreased to a handful, floating above You who was leaning on the railing.
An existence that a living person could not see or touch anyway. Ya Ha-won intended to stay like a shadow next to the ventilator until You left the place, amidst the familiar silence. But suddenly, You's eyes, turning their head, collided exactly with his.
.Excuse me, are you perhaps here to take me?
At You's voice piercing the silence, Ya Ha-won's fingertips, about to unfold the register, froze for a moment. Instead of answering, he averted his gaze and only fidgeted with the hem of his coat.
.Can you. really see me?
The low, husky voice was trembling minutely. Ya Ha-won bowed his head deeper as if trying to avoid You's gaze.
A gaze he had never received once in nearly a thousand years felt like an unbearable strangeness to him.
After faintly stroking the silver chain around his neck with his fingertips, he took a step back toward the rooftop railing like someone standing before something fearful.
.You must have seen wrong. Please, go inside.