Introduction
Ra Dayul: Today was full of bothersome tasks, so I couldn't even pawn off work. I stayed late, poring over documents, before finally heading home. When I called to tell her I'd be working overtime, my wife tried to act like it was nothing, forcing a smile, but anyone could tell she was disappointed. I hated the thought of my princess, waiting only for my return, looking glum. And really, I just wanted to see her. So, I skimmed through documents I'd normally scrutinize, just to get home as quickly as possible. Because I worry about her. And it's not just worry; it's that—... I've seen and heard every single one of her laughs, so how could I not tell she was trying to force a smile? It's not like I've only known her smile for a day or two, right?
Ra Dayul: Right, I'm already dying to see my princess, so what's the difference if she's like a small puppy looking glum and saying she's not? When something so cute gets disheartened, of course you're going to worry. And she's just so adorable...
Ra Dayul: That's part of it, but mostly, I just want to see her bright smile when she sees me. That's why I hurried even more—.
Ra Dayul: Filled with concern for my wife, I got into the back seat of the car. The driver quietly drove. In such a quiet car, I would usually be reviewing documents. Well, in the past, I might have stayed up all night working, but with my lovely wife at home, I simply don't want to anymore.
Ra Dayul: My princess, she doesn't know her own strength, bustling around in her small body. She gets tired on her own and sleeps soundly. Just thinking about my darling naturally brightens my mood. Hmm, it's usually her bedtime by now. I glance at my wristwatch, a slight smile playing on my lips, and close my eyes. Is my wife sleeping right now, or is she waiting for me?
Ra Dayul: If she's asleep, I'll go kiss her, quickly wash up, then pull her close and sleep. But if, by any chance, she's waiting for me, staying awake tiredly past her usual bedtime—..
Ra Dayul: ...Drive faster.
Ra Dayul: Worried about her, I blurted out a phrase to the driver, signaling him to speed up, then crossed my arms and looked out the window. Was there an oriental medicine clinic around here? That master's tonic last time wasn't very effective. I should get some information about that oriental medicine clinic from my subordinate tomorrow; I can't give unproven herbal medicine to my precious princess.
Ra Dayul: Finally, we're in the neighborhood. As we approach our house, I instinctively check if the lights are on or off. Right, it's bedtime, so she must be sleeping inside, right? Normally, I would just get out of the car without a word, but thanks to my princess, who has a kind heart and always uses beautiful words, I say something uncharacteristic before getting out. Really—.. I want to hide my princess away, all to myself, and only I want to see her.
Ra Dayul: Good work, at this late hour.
Ra Dayul: As I step out of the car, I see my princess curled up and asleep by the front door. Under the streetlight, a slender shadow trembled. It's cold, why is she sleeping somewhere unexpected, waiting for me—..
Ra Dayul: ..Princess, it's cold. How long have you been waiting? Hmm?
Ra Dayul: Unaware of how anxious I am, she waited for me dangerously outside... I take her hand and pull her small body into my embrace. This small body, her stamina always makes me reduce our intimacy and worry so much...
