TACBD 40🔐

Synopsis

When I ended my difficult life and opened my eyes in a new world, I immediately realized two things:
That I was a crow, and that this life would be even more miserable than the last.

Each time I endured terrible suffering, I prayed to God before dying:
‘Oh God, can’t I just die for real this time? Please, don’t let me open my eyes again.’

Yes, I thought I had completely given up…

“Ha, you fools don’t even know your place. Dohee promised to stay with me until I become a grandfather, so don’t you dare covet her.”
“Hah. You’re the one who doesn’t know your place. Did you forget I’m her sworn brother? Think carefully about who a crow would need more.”
“Dohee, don’t you think I’m better than those childish men? At least I’m a prince.”

Suddenly, my life was full of things—
A name, a place to stay, even friends(?) and a father(?) with incredible backgrounds.
‘…Why is life this exhausting?’
Truly, life isn’t easy.

**“My dear child, from the moment I first saw you, I knew.
‘Ah, it’s this child.’
That you were the only daughter I would love forever.

Like a fragile sprout I found under the eaves on a rainy day,
Like someone who gives back with all her heart when shown the smallest kindness—
How could anyone not love you?

So I beg you.
Forgive the selfishness that made me hold onto you because I couldn’t let you go.
Forgive the negligence that pushed you into an ill-fitting fate, just because I wanted to call your name.
Forgive the final greed of wanting to be called your father despite everything.

Can you forgive me, Dohee?”**