Brother, Am I Cute? [EN]: Chapter 130

Hyung, Am I Cute? Episode 130 (130/500)

What is a translator?

As everyone knows, it’s someone who facilitates communication between people.

That communication shouldn’t be one-sided but should flow in both directions, built on trust.

Sometimes, you need to explain things to prevent misunderstandings due to cultural differences.

The same goes for what a child says.

Even if it’s the same Korean language, if you don’t trust them, communication won’t work.

You must first open your heart and trust.

Trust has a magic that makes you understand more than any logic.

I’m going to use that magic today.

Even if it’s not 100% effective.

If I can open the floodgates even a little.

I have to do my best.

Because that’s the ‘beginning’.

“Okay. Look closely, Jaehwi. Do you see that woman over there?”

“Yes.”

“How tall is she? Is she taller or shorter than me?”

“Shorter.”

“Then is she taller or shorter than that man?”

“That woman is taller.”

“Right? Then would the man we saw earlier be taller than that woman?”

“Hmm. I think they’re similar. I don’t know if he’s taller or shorter.”

“Okay. I understand.”

The reason I’m asking this is to prove that Jaehwi’s words are clear.

Of course, this is just the beginning.

Jaehwi’s special ability lies elsewhere.

I covered Jaehwi’s eyes.

“Then I’ll ask you. I asked about that man’s height earlier, right?”

“Yes.”

“But do you remember what clothes that man was wearing?”

“Yes! I remember. I don’t remember the man’s face, but I remember the clothes.”

“It’s natural since Jaehwi is very interested in clothes. But it’s amazing. You were focused on the height, but you remember the clothes.”

I looked at the three men in front of me.

They easily guessed my intention as well.

When your thoughts are focused on one thing, you don’t remember other things.

Perhaps this answer will add credibility to Jaehwi’s words.

“Then can you tell me what clothes he was wearing?”

“He was wearing an embossed split short-sleeved shirt and slacks. Ankle-length? And the top was black, and there was nothing drawn on it.”

I stroked Jaehwi’s head as if he had done well.

“Did you see that? Do you believe him now?”

The men nodded.

Some people muttered, “What’s embossed?”

“Embossed is the name of the fabric. It has a raised pattern.”

“Ah. Wow. The kid even knows that?”

“Jaehwi is very interested in fashion. Well, he doesn’t know much about women’s fashion though.”

“I, I see. It’s different from my time…….”

In fact, I was surprised that he remembered even these details.

It seemed that Jaehwi was quite interested in fashion.

“Then I think we’ve avoided suspicion, but can I trouble you for a moment? There should be two 50,000 won bills [about $40 USD each] and three 10,000 won bills [about $8 USD each] in his wallet. Actually, not many people carry that much cash these days, but…”

“That’s true. Look, I have nothing.”

The man who had been suspicious quickly pulled out his pockets.

In fact, everyone was dressed lightly because it was summer, so there was nothing to see except for pockets.

Cigarettes, a lighter.

That was about it.

Another person opened his wallet and showed it.

There was only one 10,000 won bill in it.

But one man. No, one student was restless and turned his head.

“Can you show me your pockets?”

“Ah, well…….”

The student reached for his pocket but ran away.

With that, I started running too.

People passed by.

The way I ran like an athlete was very neat.

The door opened, and I kept chasing after him.

“Hey! Stop there!”

“Damn it!”

I was out of breath and quickly moved my legs.

The distance was getting closer and closer.

No matter what, there’s no way I can’t catch that kid.

I’ve been working out too.

‘The culprit was right in front of me.’

I ran at full speed and grabbed him by the scruff of the neck.

Feeling that he was caught, the student resisted fiercely.

As his swinging arm reached my face, I tilted my head slightly.

The fist grazed my face. Not missing the opportunity, I pushed my body forward.

His arms and head formed a triangle, and I hugged him. I could feel his heart pounding. I tightened my grip.

Tightly.

I could feel the resistance from his muscles. To make it more secure, I hooked his leg and knocked him down.

“Ugh!”

His back twisted, making him unable to move.

He tapped my arm, as if he was suffocating.

I couldn’t see it, but his face must have been red already.

“Hoo.”

As I released my arm.

“Cough. Cough.”

“Don’t resist. You know you can’t win, right? Let’s end this nicely.”

“Cough. Cough.”

It seemed like it was the first time in a while that I used the technique my foreign uncle taught me.

He taught me not to get beat up when I was a student, and my body still remembered it.

‘He taught me very thoroughly, though.’

He taught me even more than this, but it was too dangerous to use on this student.

“You have the money, right? 130,000 won.”

“Yes…….”

“How old are you?”

“Twelve years old.”

Kids these days are big for twelve.

He looked about 165cm [approximately 5’5″].

“So? Where’s the wallet?”

“I don’t know…….”

I narrowed my eyes.

He avoided my eyes and shook his head.

He really didn’t seem to know.

“I just threw it somewhere, but I think it’s around there…….”

“Hoo. Okay. Let’s go where that is.”

I picked him up and went back to the building.

On the way, I met Mr. Smith coming out of the building and returned the money.

Exactly 130,000 won.

He really threw away the wallet, except for the cash.

“You should be able to find it if you look around there.”

So we tried to find the wallet.

“Hyung! [Older brother/male friend]”

Siha and the teacher came together.

“Siha was looking for Hyung.”

“Ah…….”

How much time has passed?

I can’t escape because I’m so popular.

“Siha, did you find Hyung?”

“Ah ah. Hyung.”

Siha snuggled into my arms.

“Why? Did you miss Hyung?”

“Ah ah. Siha. Gonglyong [dinosaur].”

“Huh? You finished making the dinosaur?”

“Ah ah.”

I guess he came to report that he finished making the dinosaur.

Come to think of it, what happened to the description?

“Did you submit everything?”

“Ah ah.”

“Who wrote the description?”

“Teacher.”

“Ah! Ms. Dahui wrote it?”

“Ah ah.”

“Then will you help Hyung find the wallet? It’ll be over soon.”

“Siha. Ala [knows].”

“Huh? You know where the wallet is?”

“Ah ah.”

Siha came out of my arms and moved towards the dinosaur egg that was standing alone.

He went inside and picked something up from among the eggs.

“Hyung! Wallet!”

“Uh uh? How did you know?”

“Sparkle! Siha ala. Theeere~. Dada dada.”

“Ah…. I see.”

I don’t know what he’s saying, but I was able to find the wallet quickly.

“Siha is a genius? You’re smarter than Hyung.”

“Ah ah!”

I handed the wallet to Smith, who was catching the thief.

Smith checked the wallet and breathed a sigh of relief.

「I’m glad. The photos are safe.」

「That’s good. But what are you going to do with that student? Should I call the police?」

「Hmm…. I don’t know the laws of this country very well…. But I guess I have to. I’ll take care of it from now on. Thank you.」

「No, it’s nothing.」

Maybe he won’t be criminally punished because he’s 12 years old.

I don’t know if he’ll regret it, but at least I hope his parents come to the police station and scold him.

Honestly, I don’t know what kind of parents will come.

Anyway, it’s a relief that Mr. Smith found his precious photos.

The fact that he cherishes his parents’ photos like that probably means that it’s a valuable memory of that day that he can never take again.

Because you can’t go back to that time even if you give billions of dollars.

“That’s good. Siha, right?”

“Ah ah.”

Siha and I smiled at each other.

Jaehwi next to me waves his hand at Yeonju.

“Let’s meet again next time.”

“Okay. Take care, Jaehwi.”

“Uh ung [yes].”

Jaehwi hesitated and wanted to say something.

Let’s help him a little here.

“Jaehwi, ask for her number. So you can contact her.”

“Yes?”

“You can say you want to know Mr. Smith’s number.”

“Ah!”

“That way you can contact him and meet Yeonju.”

“Yes!”

Jaehwi swallowed hard and looked at Yeonju.

The dinosaur is scary, but rejection is not.

“Yeonju, can I get your dad’s number? I want to contact him.”

“Okay!”

Yeonju smiled brightly and looked at Smith.

「Dad, I want to contact Jaehwi, so please give me your number!」

Smith had a worse expression than when he lost his photos.

I found that so funny.

At that time, Siha pulled on my leg.

“Hyung.”

“Huh?”

“Siha too. Number.”

“Uh ung?”

“Siha too. Hyung’s number.”

“You want to know Hyung’s number?”

“Ah ah.”

“Then Hyung will give you his number. But Siha has to give Hyung his number too.”

“Ah? Siha number?”

“No. There was a line drawn in half on Siha’s Pepe-saurus head, right? What is that?”

Siha gently curled his hand.

I bent down and put my ear to him.

“Pepe.”

“???”

What does that mean?

***

-Dinosaur Event Screening Room.

The screening is done by a total of 10 people.

The director, 3 management staff, and 3 operations staff.

3 part-time students for a young sense.

The works of the three winners of this event will also have the honor of being displayed in the museum.

Until the next winner comes out.

The director looked around at the many works.

“I’m glad that many children participated again this year.”

At that, one of the management staff raised his hand.

“Director, isn’t this the first time this event has been held this year?”

“Ahem. Anyway! Thanks to this event this year, there are more visitors. I said that in the sense that it was a great success.”

“I don’t think that’s what you meant? Be honest. You were thinking about the drawing event last year, right?”

“No, I wasn’t.”

“There weren’t many at that time…….”

“Why are you bringing that up? Do you think this is a chat room? Why do you always make deals [argue]?”

“The director’s reaction is subtly funny, so I can’t stop. Thank you.”

“Why should I be thanked?”

Other employees burst into laughter at the director’s aggrieved expression.

It was a familiar routine for the employees here.

It was also a conversation that could be had because the two were close.

The part-time students who didn’t know that were bewildered.

“Ahem, ahem. I’m doing this because I’m close to everyone, so don’t be too stiff.”

At that, the part-time students’ expressions softened.

As they talked to each other, they gradually adapted to the atmosphere.

Of course, Moon Do-hwan among the three had already finished adapting a long time ago and was rolling his eyes at the works.

The works here have already passed the first round.

You can tell as soon as you receive them.

Well-made and poorly made.

Creative and not creative.

It was a harsh step to quickly screen, but to be cold.

Moon Do-hwan was working hard to find what Siha had made.

“Um. There, part-time student. What’s your name?”

“Yes? Ah! Moon Do-hwan.”

“Okay. Do-hwan. You seem to want to screen quickly. Your eyes are very fast.”

“Haha. Everyone made them so well that my eyes are drawn to them.”

“Right? Haha! Everyone loves dinosaurs so much. It’s good to play with too.”

“That’s right…….”

“I’m not trying to scold you, I just wanted to say thank you for being so interested.”

“Ah. Thank you.”

The director had a good impression of Moon Do-hwan.

But it was a misunderstanding.

Moon Do-hwan was just looking for Siha’s work.

“Okay. Then let’s all score together.”

Everyone followed the director and started scoring one by one.

Some made dinosaurs well, and some were unique.

Some were nodding their heads in their own way.

As they were evaluating, their attention was drawn to one work.

“Pepe-saurus?”

At the director’s words, Moon Do-hwan clenched his fist.

You could tell it was Siha’s work just by hearing the name.

Without even looking, he wrote 10 out of 10 points.

Why can’t I do this much?

It was a very subjective evaluation, but Moon Do-hwan was brazen.

It was then.

The director suddenly laughed loudly.

“Hahaha. The explanation is really funny.”

“Is that so?”

Other employees also showed interest.

The handwriting in the name and explanation sections was different.

The name was neatly written [Pepe-saurus], but the handwriting in the explanation section was round.

[Explanation: It’s not just a head-butting dinosaur. This is a masterpiece with the meaning of biological change through the Ice Age. A work that can be said to contain history in one form of this dinosaur! If you’re curious, open your head. You will know the meaning of this explanation.]

Something very long-winded explanation.

The employee looked at the director and asked what to do.

“Um. Let’s open the head.”

Nodding, he grabbed the head of the head-butting dinosaur with his hand.

The solid line in the middle that anyone could see was asking to be opened.

As he opened it…….

“Huh? A penguin?”

A penguin came out.