The Healing Life of a Music Genius - Chapter 181



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181 Without thinking

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Spring rain is falling.

The woman who was staring blankly out the window quickly shifted her gaze to the computer.

Not much time left before work.

I had to complete this report before I could leave work early.

“Thank you for your effort!”

“see you tommorow!”

Fortunately, the woman completed the report a little after 6 o’clock. After sending the email, she rushes to get ready for work.

A woman stopped at the entrance to the first floor of the company building.

The rain that started around afternoon was still falling.

After thinking for a moment, she decided to run to her car parked in the outdoor parking lot.

It didn’t seem like it was a good day.

“no way······. “It’s all wet.”

After getting in the car, wipe off any moisture with a handkerchief.

Start the car, turn on the radio, and take a cigarette.

Since I had a hard time holding back from smoking at work, I quickly light up.

“Whoa.”

The woman leaned her head against the headrest of the chair and looked at the ceiling of the car.

Grayish.

In fact, the cigarette smoke seemed closer to white.

Several years have already passed since I joined this company.

At first, I had a hard time adjusting, but soon I started to get a feel for the work.

‘Or should I say I’m used to it?’

It seemed like all work was like that.

The woman put the cigarette between her index and middle fingers back to her mouth.

The sleeves of a long-sleeved shirt naturally flow down to the elbows.

Thanks to this, the tattoo on my arm caught my eye.

A tattoo I got in the past when I was active as a guitarist.

It was a tattoo I got when I was at the peak of my music career with my colleagues in a band.

‘At that time, I didn’t know I would end up living like this.’

I have no regrets about doing music.

I’ve tried as much as I can, and I’ve collided with it enough to bump into it.

I worked hard to achieve the goal of my dream.

But what couldn’t be done couldn’t be done.

There were things in the world that passion alone could not do.

There was a time when the woman thought that such a reality was cruel, but that was also a thought from the past.

“Whoa.”

Put two cigarette butts in the ashtray and grab the handle.

I thought it would be nice to have a beer at home today.

Various music is played on the radio.

The radio host told endless stories, and the guests were busy chiming in.

When I let go of a few songs like that without even thinking about it.

– ······ This song request is MJ’s ⌜Freesia⌟.

– Ah, it’s a good song. These days, I am also living deeply in this song. This listener also agrees with me.

– Then, let’s listen together.

The gentle sound of an acoustic guitar begins to resonate inside the car.

A melody so beautiful that it brings tears to my eyes.

A guitar melody that tickles your ears like a whisper flows pleasantly from the speakers.

‘I never thought I’d hear music like this in Korea…’

Considerable playing skills.

Did you say that the composer who created this song played it himself?

It didn’t seem like it was ranked first on the music charts for no reason.

The melody, which starts with a soft arpeggio, expresses happiness.

The lead guitar sings with notes.

Each note is played delicately, reminiscent of spring rain.

Water drops falling on cherry blossom petals.

The sight of children smiling in the warm sunlight.

Even though it was a performance piece without lyrics, I was able to recognize the meaning of the melody.

‘If I had been able to make songs like this, would I have been able to continue making music?’

Maybe it was, maybe it wasn’t.

It wasn’t that the woman had any regrets.

I was just listing the thoughts that came to mind while listening to the song.

Then the woman realized.

⌜Freesia⌟ is definitely good music that makes you recall past memories, memories you thought you had forgotten.

Before we knew it, ⌜Freesia⌟’s performance was finished.

The guitar melody that gave me a tingly feeling subsides.

The radio host began talking to the guest again.

– Hehe! It was a really cool song. I don’t think it’s a hit song for nothing.

– Yes? In particular, didn’t guitarist Oh Gyeong-rok and ‘Neoul’ guitar newtuber collaborate on a music broadcast the other day? It also became a hot topic online.

– Ah, I especially liked the atmosphere. That video is getting a lot of views right now, isn’t it?

– I checked a while ago and it has already surpassed 7 million views.

– Incredible.

– He also said that thanks to this, fingerstyle guitar players around the world became aware of ⌜Freesia⌟. America and Japan. I can’t wait to see your reaction.

– okay. It seems like every time MJ releases a new song, I’m always surprised. So now we…

– You should listen to the next song too, right?

– Wow, you’re doing well now. you’re right. The next song is by singer Kwon Seol-ha.

The woman turned the radio volume up a little louder.

Soon, a very welcome voice comes out of the car speakers.

I held the steering wheel, snapped my fingers, and drove down the already familiar road.

I parked my car in the parking lot of a villa and took the elevator up to the 5th floor without thinking.

however.

The woman felt a dark figure standing there and clenched her fists without thinking.

‘Who is it?’

Sensors that turn on immediately, etc.

The woman quickly learned the ‘identity’ of the figure.

“We almost fell apart! Hey Gijibae! “Are you at a level where you can just wander around like this?”

“Of course~ What has changed from before? ah! Of course, the manager is waiting in the parking lot, but nothing much has changed.”

“Very handsome. no wonder. I thought he was asking for my work time and address over the phone. “Were you targeting my liver?”

“If you just hear me, you’ll think I’m a nine-tailed fox. so······. Senior Rahee, how have you been?”

Lee Ra-hee answers Kwon Seol-ha’s question.

“okay. I’ve been doing well. What about you? “Is something wrong?”

Kwon Seol-ha shook his head and briefly showed the GH25 envelope he was holding.

“no. “I was just wondering if we could have a beer together for the first time in a while.”

“beer? “He’s not good at drinking.”

“I can have a drink too, right? “Do you not like it?”

“no way? Is that possible? “I happened to be thinking about beer.”

“Senior and I, it looks like we got along a little bit?”

“You’re fussy. Let’s get in quickly. “I almost lost my temper.”

Lee Ra-hee takes the lead.

After going into the house, the two turned on the TV and opened a can of beer.

These people take a sip of beer in a hurry.

Lee Ra-hee and Kwon Seol-ha first let out exclamations.

The relationship between the two has been going on for quite some time.

Early 20s.

At that time, both of them were working in obscurity.

Unfortunately, it rained and we each performed on stage with less than 10 people in the audience.

Lee Ra-hee, who was in the band, played the guitar like crazy.

There was a day when even Kwon Seol-ha sang at the top of his voice.

The two, who were similar in age and debuted in similar years, quickly became friends.

Two people who spent their 20s virtually unknown.

But now the two were taking completely different paths.

One succeeded, one gave up.

Although they were two people who shared the same memories, Kwon Seol-ha had no choice but to be careful about what he said.

Because my senior could have been hurt by words spoken without thinking.

But Lee Ra-hee didn’t even care about that.

Lee Ra-hee sincerely congratulated Seolha on her success and told her several times that she liked this new song.

In particular, he said that his vocal skills have improved more than before.

I secretly brought up the story with Lee Ra-hee, who gave recommendations.

“senior. “No, Rahee.”

“Why all of a sudden. “What sets the mood?”

“if······. Have you ever thought about playing guitar again?”

Lee Ra-hee, who glanced at Kwon Seol-ha instead of drinking beer, burst into laughter.

“You said the same thing last year. “Does that still sound like that?”

“I think I can provide support.”

“That’s it. To be honest, I’m not that great of a guitarist. I think he’s done enough if he’s been active that much. “I have no regrets or regrets.”

“······ Still.”

“For your information, I’m doing well at work too, right? The rank is assistant manager. deputy. “I heard it might be exaggerated soon?”

“······.”

“Sweet! expression! expression! Is it okay to pout your lips like that in front of your sister? no?”

“······.”

I took a deep breath at my sister’s words of advice.

“all right. Because I won’t be able to break your stubbornness. “But if you change your mind at any time, do you have to tell me?”

“okay. I get it. “I’m always grateful.”

Lee Ra-hee, who had been talking with Seol-ha for a while, headed to the bathroom as if she was in a hurry.

Lee Ra-hee returned after 3 minutes.

Seolha Kwon coughs and says.

“Unni Rahee. Do you still smoke?”

“that······. “I don’t think I’ll be able to quit until I die?”

“also! also!”

“Ugh. I remember getting scolded by you again. scary. scared.”

“For your information, I have a guitar that my sister gave me back then. Did you know there were cigarettes in that case too? There was even a lighter there. “I thought you really couldn’t stop me?”

“ah? Did you do that? I would have supported it. sorry. “It must have been hard to throw it away.”

“······.”

Lee Ra-hee catches Kwon Seol-ha slightly averting his eyes.

“no way. “You didn’t throw it away and kept it?”

“Well, it was some kind of talisman or something. It was like an expression of will. Since my senior quit, should I try harder? “With that kind of determination.”

“Tsk tsk. okay. Seolha, you are still the same. “He was a child who knew how to be thankful for even the smallest things.”

“But Rahee, wouldn’t I be a ‘child’ anymore? “I’m already old…”

Lee Ra-hee interrupts.

“To me, you will always be a child. He is 3 years older than me. “Whenever I cry in my sister’s arms.”

“excuse me······. Senior Lee Ra-hee? “Isn’t it time to slowly forget those memories?”

“uh? “The title has changed again?”

“Because public and private life must always be considered.”

“······.”

“······.”

The two burst into laughter at the same time.

After drinking a glass of beer, they immediately cooked and ate ramen.

Two ramen noodles and one egg.

Add green onion kimchi to it and eat it.

They each drank a can of the zero-calorie drink in the refrigerator and let out exclamations at the same time.

“Hehe! This is happiness. “Is there anything special about happiness?”

“Whoa! So. “I absolutely agree with that statement.”

Kwon Seol-ha and Lee Ra-hee exchanged old stories.

We clean the table together, wash the dishes together, and talk endlessly.

Senior and junior.

Guitarist and singer.

As older sister and younger brother.

The two went back to that time for a moment.

Kwon Seol-ha, who was watching TV with her sister, checked her watch and said she had to go back and watch.

Then, I carefully bring out ‘that story’.

Lee Ra-hee, who was listening to Kwon Seol-ha, immediately asked a question.

“Repair RL-173? “Is that guitar I gave you broken?”

Seolha Kwon shakes his head.

“I forgot the guitar my sister gave me when the accident happened. “She must still be wandering the sea somewhere.”

“Ah, that’s right. I forgot. I heard that story from you. So whose guitar are you talking about? “Does anyone use the RL-173?”

“yes. A close friend of mine really wanted to fix that guitar. Could you please ask my sister’s father to at least get an inspection? I know it’s an unreasonable request, but… “It was something I had to ask.”

Lee Ra-hee smiled when she felt that Kwon Seol-ha was paying too much attention to her.

“Why are you finding it so difficult to talk to your sister? And my father would be very happy if that were the case, right? “Because there are guitarists who still love the instrument he made.”

“······ I hope you say yes.”

“He likes playing musical instruments, so even after closing down his string instrument business, he still has his own studio. “I’m sure you’ll be happy to see it.”

“uh? “But it’s a workshop?”

“It seems like you keep touching the tree, at least as a hobby. That too while working at a convenience store. You can’t help it. “Anyway, I’ll tell you about it separately.”

Kwon Seol-ha smiled brightly after hearing that answer.

“thank you! “Really!”

“Why do you like it so much?”

“It was really important to me! But I always seem to receive this grace from my sister… How do I repay it?”

“it’s okay. Just the fact that you’re doing well on TV is enough. Our sublingual. “I saw you on a variety show the other day and there was a skit, right?”

“······ oh!”

“Is it very cute? “Are you saying I’m not spreading ‘Kwon Seol-ha’ to people at work for no reason?”

“Aaaah!!!”

Kwon Seol-ha is completely embarrassed.

Lee Ra-hee poked Seolha on the forehead and stood up first.

“Now you should go too. “I took up too much of your time.”

“······ It’s not like that. “I just came because I wanted to see my sister.”

“Thank you for your words. But just go now.”

Kwon Seol-ha rubbed his forehead and stood up, holding Lee Ra-hee’s outstretched hand.

Lee Ra-hee walked Seol-ha to the parking lot.

I even said hello to the manager waiting in the huge van and asked him to take good care of my child.

Just before breaking up.

He hugged Lee Ra-hee tightly as he gave advice.

“I am······. “I always wanted my sister to do well.”

“okay. “I also wanted you to do well.”

“however······.”

Lee Ra-hee speaks in place of Kwon Seol-ha, who cannot continue speaking.

“I’m glad you’re doing well. And I really don’t mind. Because I have wonderful memories of that time, I can live in the present. “That’s enough for you.”

“Rahee unni…”

Kwon Seol-ha behaves quite politely in other places and in front of other people.

However, he seemed like a child giving advice in front of Lee Ra-hee.

Lee Ra-hee smiled as she looked at her younger brother.

“Thank you for visiting my sister. Always take care of yourself. Understand?”

Kwon Seol-ha nodded several times and then got into the car. Then he opens the window and even waves his hand.

Lee Ra-hee watched the van moving further and further away from the alley until the end. Then we moved to the smoking area provided in a corner of the villa.

Since it was in front of my younger brother, I took out the cigarette I had been holding in so hard and put it back in my mouth.

A dark villa parking lot.

There, a red light appears and disappears repeatedly.

There are shining people in the world.

A person who should become a singer.

A person who should become a musician.

A person who should become an actor.

All that Lee Ra-hee learned was that she was not that kind of person.

I was happy to be able to spend a long time with them.

It was nice to be able to stand on the same stage as Seolha, who was just starting to shine.

In living life…

That’s enough.

“But thanks to the sublingual, I was able to call my father for the first time in a long time. approximately······. “Is it only for a month?”

Lee Ra-hee pressed number 1 on her smartphone.

and.

In a naturally bright voice, the call continued for a while.

As expected, my father easily accepted my request.

Anyone who has a passion for musical instruments.

I thought that this request would definitely be accepted.

After finishing the phone call, Lee Ra-hee shook off the cigarette pack.

One last cigarette left.

Lee Ra-hee lit the mast on fire.

From the parking lot of the piloti-structured villa, she looked toward the road.

It was dark and hard to see, but I could tell that it was still raining.

Lee Ra-hee played ⌜Freesia⌟, which she listened to on her way home from work, on her smartphone.

In the dark parking lot of the villa, a red light appears and disappears once again.

The forgotten guitarist who is immersed in the melody of the acoustic guitar…

To that beautiful sound.

I unconsciously snap my fingers.