Episode 2

I was ten years old when I realized I was different from other people. All of a sudden all the memories of my past lives came flooding back. I recalled my past lives, the life before that, and the life before that, and so on... I tend to be able to be able to recall all my past lives between the age of 8 and 12. This is such a drag. I wish I couldn't remember anything. And now am on my 18th life. 18th doesn't have much of a ring to it. So what is your secret? I'm not going to tell you. What? It's been a while since I was born into a rich family so I want to have a quiet life. I don't usually get this lucky. After everything that I have been through, I realized that being wealthy trumps everything else. I want to be friends with you. Friends? Someone who is wealthier than me \= someone I need to be friends with so you don't need to be afraid of me anymore so let's be friends. Who said am scared of you! Am not scared! And am definitely not scared of someone like you! Is that so? Then why does your heart beat so loud when I get close to you? If you are not scared of me.. Does that mean you like me? What are you talking about?! I hope you don't like me in that way. It's going to be tough for you if you do. I didn't say I like you! Your face is so funny. Why do you keep coming over to my house?! Why well because you like-- Hey! My goodness! You two must have gotten a bit closer. I brought a fun book today. Do you want to take a look? This is so cute I've never seen this one before. You can have it if you want. I don't even know if this is my house or yours anymore. Stop coming over I like coming over to your house. You have a lot of books. I like hanging out with you too. You are quiet when you are reading. Unlike the little kid you are. I told you not to call me a little kid! Why do you get so sensitive when I call you that? What else do you expect me to call you? Well.. My mom pushes herself too hard even though she is sick because am a little kid. Mom, why are you out of the hospital already? You should rest. I'm fine. Is it because of seoha? I guess you will worry about him less if you are here to keep an eye on him. He's just a little kid after all. That's why I don't want to be a little kid anymore. Alright, I won't call you a little kid anymore. Is that It? Do you need a hand? No, I can get it myself! You and your pride. Okay, then how about this? You're technically still getting it yourself I'm going to get it myself! Let go of me! Juwon come here a minute! Yep! Am coming! Dash ba-bump ba-bump is beating so loud. I must have been really scared! Who are you? My sister is cute, right? Unlike you. I'm huwon yun and I am six! Huh? Why is she only playing with her sister when she is at my house? She never smiles at me like that either! She only pulls that witch's face at me. Juwon can you do that magic trick for me? Again? okay. I thought you might ask that's why I came prepared. Watch carefully am not holding anything right? Whoosh wow, that is a flower. It's just as I thought you are a witch! A witch? No silly. This is a magic trick. You have heard of magic tricks, right? A magic trick? Wait! Was that a magic trick as well? Wasn't it obvious? What an idiot. What? Do you want to learn it as well? Don't just sit there by yourself. Come and join us. I'll pass. Oh my gosh! You need to look more casual don't be nervous you can do it! It looks like you're having fun Seoha. Ding dong Oh! Hello seoha! Sorry, it's just me again today. I put in so much practice. Why are you looking so grumpy I haven't seen you in ages. I thought you would be happy to see me. I'm fine. Are you upset? Because I haven't been over in a while? Am fine alright? I didn't have much time because I had to go to school. But school is out now so I will come over more often. Really? Wait since when did I start thinking he's cute? I practiced your magic-- what was that noise? Mom? Are you feeling a bit better now? Yeah, I feel much better after getting some rest. I feel like you are getting thinner and thinner this time. I'll cook you something with this abalone I bought today. Look after yourself. You don't have to. You are always looking after me. I feel bad. Don't be silly. Juwon why don't you stay here and keep her company? Okay! What happened earlier must have been quite a shock to you too right? Are you okay you are not feeling faint at all right? Mom? I think it affected Seoha more than me.He's difficult to get along with, isn't he? We get along much better now. I know he can be stubborn picky arrogant inconsiderate and rude but would you mind taking care of him a bit? She listed many things I don't even know where to start. I think he needs to learn some social skills first. Like how to talk to other people first. I have been in and out of the hospital because of my health and my husband is so busy with work he is hardly even around. Since we haven't been around much everyone's been nice to him but it's ended up making him spoiled. I know I have been away for a while but there have been times when I wanted to pretend that he wasn't my son. But I think you mean a lot to him. Lately, his been talking about you all the time. How about you Juwon? I guess you are not such a big fan of him? I guess his not bad-looking as far as looks go. I feel at ease when am with him. It feels like I have gone back to being a normal 12-year-old. And when I look at him I feel like am starting to feel something that I'd forgotten for a long time. Really? But. When you're leaving life for the 18th time there comes a time when you start to tire of human relationships. Whether that's love. or family. or friendship. For me after living many lives of a man and a woman. I just don't feel anything when I look at the opposite sex anymore.After a certain time, I started making sure I wouldn't fall for anyone. To be honest I just feel like am sick and tired of other people. I'm just so tired of falling for other people. Ohh, am sorry I didn't realize you were being serious.Ahh drifted off while thinking about my past lives and forgot my age. You must be popular at school. You don't have to feel this same way as Seoha as he feels about you. But could you just hang out with him once a week or once a month? I think you would make sure he doesn't go off track. I'm sorry to ask this of you. I could tell then. that this was her dying wish. Yes of course that was the only thing I could say. So she could be at peace for the little time she has left. Didn't they say she had a son? Where did he run off too? Try to understand he is still very young. Are you okay? Yeah. Because your mom is not home anymore it would be hard for me to come over. So why don't you? You come over to my house instead? When? Whenever. Come over when you feel like it. You can even come over every day if you like. But what are you doing here why aren't you by your mom's side? My mom's photo is so big and when I see it I miss her so bad. and now I can not see her ever again. Let me tell you something. Do you know when people die they will be reborn? So my mom going to be reborn again? Not as your mom but she will be reborn as someone else? So can I see my mom again? No one will ever know who your mom will be reborn as. Your mom won't be able to remember who she used to be. If she can't remember who she was then what's the point? But you're mom used to be in the hospital all the time. If she is born healthy she won't need to be in the hospital anymore. So she won't be sick anymore? Yeah. That's a relief. It's good she won't be sick anymore. After the funeral, I didn't see Seoha even once.It wasn't that I didn't have a chance to see him. Juwon Seoha's come over to see you today. Tell him I told my friend I will do my homework with them. I deliberately avoided him. I've got a cold Tell him it would be better if he stayed away. Are you sure? Fine then. I Hugged him without thinking about it. Because I wanted to. Was I taken by surprise? If so why? No.. Oh?Juwon there is someone at the door. But I think I know why. Seoha! I'd already started to fall for this boy.

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