My Adopted Family

Early morning.

 

After briefly stretching in the room, I changed into training clothes.

 

And then, I pass through the dark living room and go out the front door.

 

The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning.

 

It's jogging.

 

I run through River Park when the sun is not up.

 

The morning dew is cool.

 

The course is about 7km.

 

It takes approximately 40 to 50 minutes.

 

It's just the right distance to warm up in the morning.

 

"Excuse me! hey!"

 

As I was running in the strong wind, I heard someone calling. I thought it had nothing to do with me and kept running.

 

"Hello!"

 

But that person came right next to me and said hello.

 

Young woman wearing sportswear.

 

It was someone I didn't know.

 

"Yes? Me?"

 

I answered by continuing to run.

 

"Yes. I guess you always exercise at this time. I saw you last time too."

 

"Ah yes."

 

The other day?

 

I don't remember.

 

But the woman continued talking as she ran next to me.

 

"Don't you remember me? My dog ​​ran towards you from over there the other day."

 

"Ah, puppy. I remember."

 

Actually, I remembered the dog but not the owner.

 

The puppy was a cute, small white dog.

 

"I was sorry back then, my little helly suddenly rushed towards you."

 

As she ran and talked, the woman was becoming increasingly out of breath.

 

"No, it's was okay."

 

The other day, the dog had a leash, but she must have forgotten to keep it in hand, and the dog ran towards me.

 

If it had been a big dog, it would have been a problem, but it was a small dog, and even when it ran to me, it was just funny.

 

I received an apology from the owner back then, so there would be no need to come and apologize again.

 

"You start exercising very early on. Where do you live? I live in Heaven Apartments across the street."

 

"I'm sorry, I have to go quickly."

 

Honestly, it was uncomfortable. Although I improved a lot, the symptoms of social avoidance have not completely disappeared.

 

The only people it's okay to talk to face to face are family members or their acquaintances.

 

Dealing with strangers can be stressful, no matter how friendly they are.

 

"Ah yes. I'm sorry for holding you back, take care."

 

The woman seemed disappointed and slowed down and fell backward.

 

I nodded and said I was sorry again.

 

"Oh, young man, You've been working hard since morning."

 

As I continued running, the person running ahead of me started talking to me again.

 

This time, too, someone I don't know.

 

It was a slightly older woman.

 

"Hello."

 

When I said hello, the lady smiled brightly and said, "Take one of these and go. cheer up! Go for it!"

 

"Ah, yes, thank you."

 

While running, I received some yogurt from a lady.

 

Did you think of me as an athlete?

 

I keep running, receiving mysterious support.

 

The lady seemed to have more to say, but I quickly left the place.

 

Because once someone starts talking this way, there is no end.

 

I increase my speed a little more in case I get caught by someone else.

 

These days, the rate of strangers talking to me has increased.

 

Should I wake up earlier and run? Well, for now, I'm tired too.

 

* * *

 

"Whoa…"

 

I arrived home after jogging.

 

Take off my sweaty sweatshirt and put it in the laundry basket. I entered the fitness room with my top off.

 

My favorite equipment in the fitness room is the bar. 

I put on my gloves and hung on the iron bar.

 

"Heh…"

 

Strengthen my back muscles and pull my body up.

 

One─ 

 

Two─ 

 

Three─

 

It may seem easy at first glance, but it is surprisingly difficult to do properly.

 

I couldn't do anything until I was in middle school.

 

But I worked hard and was able to do up to 10 when I was in high school.

 

And now it has increased to 20.

 

Eighteen─

 

Nineteen─

 

Twenty—

 

After barely filling 20, I fell to the floor.

 

My arms and back are shaking. Sweat was pouring down like rain.

 

Is it because I jog hard in the morning?

 

It felt more difficult than usual.

 

"Let's just do 30."

 

I did 3 sets of squats of 30 each.

 

* * *

 

After taking a shower, I come out and eat breakfast.

 

When my mother is at home, she cooks the food, and when she is not, our housekeeper comes and prepares the food.

 

"Thank you for this food."

 

Today's menu included miso soup, fried eggs, kimchi, dried seaweed, and sausage.

 

When I was young, my mom asked me what food I wanted to eat the most.

 

I answered 'sausages', and since then there has been no shortage of sausages in our refrigerator.

 

I should have talked about more expensive food.

 

As a child who knew nothing, I thought sausage was the most delicious food.

 

Unlike mine, my mom's menu was simple oatmeal.

 

But my mom just held a spoon and watched me eat.

 

"Mom, is there something on me?"

 

"No, it's good to watch you eating."

 

Mom seems happy just watching me eat.

 

When I finished breakfast and was about to get up, my mom said.

 

"Rye, I will do the dishes, so can you wake up Lye before I leave? She seemd doesn't want to wake up."

 

"Yeah. I really enjoyed the meal."

 

I put the empty bowl in the sink and headed to the Lye's room.

 

"It's me, are you there?"

 

There was no answer when I knocked, so I opened the door and went inside.

 

Lye was sleeping like a caterpillar wrapped in a blanket.

 

"Lye. The sun rose in the sky. Get up quickly."

 

"Ugh~. Lift me up~."

 

When I patted the blanket, Lye took her hand out from under the blanket and stretched out.

 

I pull her hand and help her up.

 

As the blanket was removed, only a pair of pure white underwear appeared on Lye's body, and then she came straight to me.

 

"Give me a hug today."

 

"Okay. But, stand up properly."

 

"Okay, I'll get up."

 

Lye wraps her arms around my neck and hugs me.

 

I also hugged her tightly.

 

Lye's body is so warm that holding it makes me feel good, too.

 

But I don't have time to do this today.

 

"Okay. 1 min is up."

 

"Just one more minute~♡"

 

"No. Now I have to brush my teeth and leave. I'll do it after I get home from college."

 

"Nooo~♡"

 

I removed the clingy Lye and left the room.

 

To me, she is like that, but she is a responsible child.

 

I woke her up so she would wake up on her own and do things she needed to do.

 

"I'll be back."

 

"Have a safe trip."

 

I leave the house after kissing my mother on the cheek as she sees me off at the front door.

 

Today is the day I go to college.