‘When did he become so firm?’
I looked at Hadel with curious eyes. It seemed that I could no longer act like a fussy maiden.
The man who completely shed his boyish demeanor smiled at me.
“So, it’s okay if the baby comes a bit late. During that time, I’ll prepare to become a great dad.”
“Hadel…”
Honestly, I hadn’t thought so deeply about it. It was a bit embarrassing and moving.
More than anything, I was pleased that Hadel was seriously envisioning our future together.
‘If I want to kiss him now, am I being too forward?’
Overflowing with affection, I wanted to grab his cheeks and kiss him right away. Whether he sensed my dilemma or not, Hadel chuckled as if impressed and added,
“When your heart is formed, and you no longer need to be in contact with me, I want to become a good enough person to stay by your side.”
Those words, while not intended that way, hurt my heart like a needle. I shook my head.
“You’re already that person. I’m not by your side to become a person.”
“Then?”
There was a tremor in Hadel’s voice as he questioned me. It was an unmistakable unease.
I had promised Hadel countless times that I would stay by his side, but I had never properly explained the reason.
‘So, it made Hadel uneasy.’
But does that mean our relationship is just that? Is that the only thing between us?
Frustrated, I firmly pressed and squeezed Hadel’s cheek with both hands. Then, in a raised voice,
“Fool, do I have to say that with my mouth? Of course…!”
Because I love you!
Because you’re the best in the world!
‘So, I want to be by your side!’
With all those feelings, I shouted.
“Kkyu!”
Huh?
“…Kkyu?”
Instead of pouring out a heartfelt confession of love, a cute and short whimper came out of my lips.
‘Oops, why did I suddenly become a bird?’
Surprised, I groped my face with both hands. I felt the fluffy fur on my palms.
“Kkyukkyu!”
No, what is this!
It was a crucial moment. I finally intended to confess to Hadel!
‘Ah, nothing goes the way it should!’
I got nervous and tapped the floor with my forefoot. Watching me in that state, Hadel burst into laughter.
“Haha.”
Hadel rarely made such sounds, so I blinked and looked up at him. Hadel’s index finger pressed firmly against my pointed snout.
“To make a confession like you were about to say, I guess you first have to become a person, right?”
“Kkyuwoong.”
That’s right.
‘It feels awkward to become a bird again after such a long time.’
While I wished I could freely walk around, there were times I missed the magpie days.
I quickly spread my arms, signaling for a kiss. Hadel slid his hand under my armpit and lifted me in an embrace.
Hadel, who had been gently stroking my back like petting a puppy, suddenly pressed my head firmly.
‘What is he doing?’
As I lifted my head with a croaking sound, Hadel smiled mischievously and said,
“But I still like it like this?”
“Kkyu?”
He likes it like this?
I couldn’t understand what he was talking about. Blinking my eyes foolishly, Hadel whispered softly into my ear.
“How about taking a bath first?”
“Kkyu!”
This mischievous guy! I lightly tapped his lips with my small front paw.
Although I could turn back into a human by just kissing, Hadel didn’t transform me. Eventually, I faced Evelyn the next day in my magpie form.
Evelyn covered her lips with her palm and smiled kindly, like a grandmother.
“Oh, oh. You’ve become a magpie again.”
“Kkyuwoo.”
Yes, I have. I’ve become a magpie again.
‘It was so sad to become a magpie.’
In his own way, it seemed Hadel had been thinking about what he wanted to do when I became a magpie. Otherwise, I couldn’t explain Hadel’s behavior when I became a magpie.
‘First, he gave me a bath. Then he dried me, groomed me, hugged me, and let me sleep.’
In the morning, he even combed my feathers neatly. Thanks to that, my feathers were much fluffier than usual.
‘And what’s with this red ribbon?’
Grumbling, I tapped the ribbon decorating my neck with my front paw. Evelyn observed my perked-up ears with curious eyes.
“It’s my first time seeing it, but you look very cute.”
“Kkyu?”
Is this the first time Evelyn has seen me in magpie form?
‘Well, she’s been with Hadel all the time in Neris.’
Although I cried on the way back as a magpie because of Yulnishia, Evelyn hadn’t seen me in magpie form.
Evelyn touched my tail as if fascinated, asking,
“Is it not difficult for you to turn back into a human?”
“Kkyu.”
Not difficult at all. You just have to match your lips.
The reason I hadn’t changed my appearance was to show Evelyn my magpie form and receive an evaluation of my condition.
‘Hadel is indeed smart.’
I hadn’t thought about things like a health check in magpie form.
“Hmm.”
After carefully examining everything about me, including my mana circuit, Evelyn put me down. She then rested her chin on her hand and mumbled.
“It’s really interesting. Shall we go to the lab…?”
“Evelyn.”
Hadel interrupted Evelyn. Evelyn clapped her hands at Hadel.
Male lead reborn without memories — but he still falls for her.
The person he finds displeasing in this life turns out to be his cherished wife-master in previous life…
Xie Zhi and Fang Xianxing who had known each other for less than three days through a blind date sat in the same car in front of the civil affairs bureau. They had a disagreement and failed to get married.
Xie Zhi immediately took out his phone, slid through his contacts, and randomly selected the next marriage candidate.
The woman snatched his phone and hung up. Looking at his phone wallpaper, she awkwardly changed the subject: “An ancient painting, eh? It looks pretty good, it’s just that the person in the painting looks a bit like me.”
When he heard this, he sarcastically mocked her for being so delusional, completely unaware that, the person in front of him was the reincarnation of Wen Ru, the famous prime minister of Yuan Shun whom he most admired…
The female CEO who doesn’t want to get married with a divorce agreement in hand × The male archaeological researcher who will only get married if he’s sure he can get divorced
