After arriving back at the ghost themed restaurant, Evelyn and Jake/bear boy go to find hansoo only to fail.
Hey, where does he usually go?
How am I supposed to know?
Because you've been his friend, or acquaintance much longer than I have, and you're also a ghost.
What does being a ghost have to do with knowing hjs location?
Nothing, just needed more points to point out even if it was rubbish.
… Regardless, we should just wait here till he returns.
Sure.
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Few hours later
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It's been a while… Evelyn says while struggling to stay awake due to not sleeping last night.
Yea, why don't you go and ask the staff where he's at?
Why don't you do it instead?
I'm a ghost.
So what? You'll blend right in, just make yourself visible.
I don't have the soul energy nor the control to do so.
Great… Evelyn says while going to ask the staff and returning to Jake/bear boy with a… not so happy face.
You don't look like you're in a particularly good mood.
Yea cuz I'm tired due to you keeping me up last night and learning that the guy we were waiting for is not coming today.
Oh yea, every once in a while he goes off for personal business.
And you didn't think to tell me a few hours ago due to… what?
I forgot.
Of Course you did.
Well guess we're returning tomorrow.
What a joy. She says while packing up her stuff and starts heading back home.
Why are you following me?
Can’t I?
I'd prefer you'd not.
That's not a no.
Okay then, no.
Okay.
So you'll leave me alone?
No.
Why's that?
I've decided life with you is more interesting and safe than in public, and you can't stop me either.
Annoying. Evelyn says while going to sleep without even showering or changing her clothes.
Don't you dare disturb me tonight. She says while falling asleep.
Fine.
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Morning
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Okay it's Saturday, the restaurant opens on weekends right?
Yep.
Great, let's go, let me shower and change my clothes first. She says while going to shower and taking her clothes in.
Sure.
I'm done, why do you sound so bored?
When I was in your body and you went to sleep, it was also like sleeping for me, but now cus I'm a ghost again, I can't sleep so I was awake the whole night doing nothing.
Oh, too bad I guess.
Let's just get going.
Fine fine.
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Few minutes later
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We're here. Evelyn says while staring at the building.
He better be here today.
I agree. She says as they enter and sees Hansoo immediately.
Hey!
Huh? Whose that? Hansoo says while turning around to find Jake/bear boy along with Evelyn.
Oh it's you two, my staff told me you were looking for me yesterday. He says while leading them back to the staff only room with white tiles all around on every surface.
Alright, I assume you're here for the test.
No actually I was here to inform you about him, but sure I can do the test too.
Very well, so tell me about how he is out already first.
Well, long story short, we met a deranged spirit, I used all my soul energy to run, he got out due to my reduced soul energy.
Hmm, not possible.
Huh? His right here, what do you mean not possible?
Not him, you.
Which part?
The part where you used all your soul energy.
How?
A normal person would be dead.
I'm not.
Yew, that's the problem. Give me your hand, I need to check.
Sure. She says while extending his hand for him to hold.
Hmm, seems like there is soul energy left, mainly in your organs, but you should be dead nonetheless.
Well don't ask me, I know nothing.
Hey excuse me? Am I needed here? Jake/bear boy says.
Yea why are you here? Replies to Hansoo.
Evelyn told me to follow.
Oh, well you're not needed here… on second thoughts, since you're here you might as well help with the test.
How?
Just listen to my instructions and follow properly.
Sure.
Hey Guys, it's cool you're getting along and all, but I still need to know what the test is about. Evelyn interrupts.
Getting to it. Hansoo says while going to take 3 chairs in. Everybody takes a seat.
Evelyn and bear boy/Jake both take a seat. What now? Evelyn says.
Hold Jake's hand and inject your soul power slowly.
Sure, but why? Evelyn says while doing so.
Since you're supposed to be dead with the little amount of soul energy left in your body, I want to check the minimum your body needs before you start feeling any problems, so inform me the second you feel weird in any way.
Isn't this dangerous?
Yea.
So why are you asking me to do it?
High risk high return.
What?
I'll pay you more.
Sure. Evelyn says with no hesitation.
Alright, keep it up. Hansoo says while holding her other hand to check for soul energy.
Hm, this is weird. Hansoo says, pulling his hand away from her hand.
What is?
Are you still injecting soul energy into him?
Yea why?
I can sense none left in your body.
Should I continue?
No, don't yet, go back for today, I need to record the results of today's test, come back time next week.
Sure.
Oh wait up. Hansoo says holding a small bag.
What?
Sorry for the bag, but I only have small notes. He says while handing the bag over.
Huh? Evelyn says while opening the bag to find $1000 in $5 bills. Oh, was this test really worth this much?
No, but as a ghost, I can't make large spendings or I would have to give my legal information which I can't die to being long dead.
Oh. Evelyn says while closing the bag and getting up to leave. Alright bye.
Evelyn carries the bag and starts to leave while bear boy/Jake still follows behind closely.
Hey, are you really gonna follow me home?
Yes.
Weren't you complaining this morning how boring it was?
Yes.
So why?
It's safe and interesting when you're awake.
Oh wow, what a joy to find out a ghost finds me interesting, actually two, well one for research purposes and one for… actually, what do you find interesting about me?
I'm not sure actually.
Wait, are you actually a… . Evelyn says while flashing him a disgusted look with her eyes despite not having any change in her facial expressions.
Why are you looking at me like that?
A 61 year old guy is interested in me, a 15 year old girl?
Well when you phrase it like that…. Hey wait, I'm not a..
A what? Finish the sentence, I dare you.
Despite being pretty apathetic to ghosts, death, scary stuff and not caring about most things, when you do show emotions during casual moments, you're more messed up than expected.
I don't wanna hear that I'm messed up from a ped- . Evelyn gets cut off as he covers her mouth.
I'm not!
Fine fine, you're not.
Hey, you're somewhat rich now.
So what?
Mind to spare some cash?
Why? You can't even use it.
No, but you can help me buy stuff.
What would a ghost need?
Food.
You need to eat?
No, but I want to.
Can ghosts eat?
Yea, it's completely optional, but we can still taste.
Fine, let's go, I'm hungry too. She says while looking for a restaurant.
Found one.
Let's go then.
Alright fine. She says while stepping into the restaurant and finding a seat.
Alright, what are you eating?
I haven't eaten anything in too long, so you choose for me
Then I'll get you the same as me but less spicy.
You like spicy food? How unexpected.
She ignores this while ringing the bell at her table for the server.
Two bowls of chili noodles please, one medium spice, one very spicy. She tells the waiter.
It's a very large bowl. The waiter replies, trying to get Evelyn to change her decision.
I know. Evelyn replies back making the server somewhat surprised as she goes to the kitchen to inform the cook to prepare her meal.
Evelyn sighs as the waiter leaves.
What's the problem?
She's gonna think I eat a lot now.
So?
I don't wanna be thought of as a potential future day girl due to eating too much.
You're worried about people assuming your weight?
Yea, isn't it normal?
Yea, but you're not normal, and you don't seem to care much about most things anyways, so it was a slight surprise.
Me caring about my weight was a surprise, you saying I don't look like I care about my weight?
I'm not winning this so I'm gonna stop here.
What's that meant to mean?
Beer boy/Jake ignores as the food gets delivered.
Why do we have to sit in the corner? Bear Boy/Jake asks, ignoring her previous question still.
Cus it will look like floating chopsticks and noodles when you're eating.
Oh yea.
Evelyn and bear boy/Jake starts eating as Evelyn gets a message and goes to check it.
Whose that?
Do I need to tell you everybody who messages me?
No, but I'll keep bothering you till you do.
Evelyn sighs. Fine, it's my friend wanting to meet up tomorrow. Evelyn says looking up at best boy/Jake to see a shocked expression.
Why do you look like that? Evelyn asks, a bit annoyed.
you have friends?
Yea.
Willingly?
Yea.
I mean your friend, she isn't being held at gunpoint right?
Shut up. Evelyn says while continuing to eat her food.
So you gonna meet her?
I guess since I already agreed.
This is gonna be fun I suppose.
What do you mean? Evelyn asks halfway pausing her eating. Wait… you aren't following me right? She looks up at him again to see an oddly innocent yet mischievous grin on his face confirming her suspicions.
Dammit…
Come on, it's not gonna be that bad with me around.
It's gonna be the worst.
You look rather badly of me don't you?
Shut up and finish your food.
Sure. He says with a mischievous smile once again.This is gonna be fun.
Great... Evelyn says again letting out a sigh.