Episode 48

This episode is part five of **"His Past"** and a continuation of a flashback of Yohan's childhood. Yohan ran away after encountering the masked man at Oscar's tent. He later discovered Oscar, heavily inebriated, sitting at the edge of a bridge.

## Synopsis

The masked man turned around and gave Yohan a terrifying glare. Slowly, he reached into his coat pocket and drew out a bloody knife. Without noticing the knife, Yohan quickly sprinted away in panic. As he ran, he wondered whether or not the mysterious man was a friend of Oscar's. It did not seem to be the case, considering the man was entering Oscar's tent when the owner was clearly absent. Yohan began to run faster, his panic rising as he searched for Oscar.

Some time later, Yohan realized that he was lost. He stopped in the middle of an unknown street to catch his breath, chastising himself for blindly running even though Oscar was supposed to pick him up at school. He rubbed his eyes fiercely as tears began to spring out, reminding himself that he was no longer a crybaby. With a clearer head, he began to walk around and find his way back.

He eventually ended up at the bridge where he and Oscar had gone fishing. Near the barred railings, a familiar silhouette was crouched on the ground. Relieved to recognize the old man, Yohan quickly approached him only to discover that Oscar was heavily inebriated. Empty cans of beer were littered on the cement ground, surrounding Oscar as he cheerfully greeted Yohan. Desperately, Yohan attempted to warn Oscar about the suspicious man, to no avail. He then caught sight of a framed photograph of a young woman on the edge of the rails. Noticing Yohan's interest, Oscar explained that he had finally found the courage to call his former family only to discover that his wife had passed away two years ago. His son had explained that they forgave Oscar for his past indiscretions. Slightly slurring his words, Oscar quietly thanked Yohan for encouraging him to face his past.

Not wanting Oscar to drink alone, Yohan briefly left to purchase a soda from a nearby vending machine. He sat down next to Oscar and offered to listen. Perplexed, Oscar remarked on how strange Yohan was to be willing to listen to an adult's problem. Yohan replied that Oscar patiently listened when Yohan was struggling at school. Smiling, Oscar proceeded to tell Yohan about how he met his wife. Though the romance was short-lived, their moments together were the happiest he had ever experienced. Oscar advised Yohan to properly cherish the person he loved in the future and allow them to find happiness, even if they were not meant to be together. Unsure of how to respond, Yohan took a sip from his drink, unaware that he had grabbed a beer can. His vision blurred and without warning, Yohan lost consciousness. In his dream, Yohan watched as Oscar and his former wife held hands and walked off into the distance together. It was a strange sight to see, since Oscar had told him that she had died.

Several hours later, Yohan regained consciousness. As he struggled to open his eyes, he found himself facing his parents, their faces filled with worry. Relieved that their son was safe, his parents checked to make sure he was not injured. They informed Yohan that an officer had brought him into the police station after finding him unconscious with a suspicious man, assuring him that he was now safe. Horrified, Yohan jumped out of his chair and began sprinting around the station, desperately calling out Oscar's name. He stopped dead at the sight of Oscar, handcuffed, being led away by two officers.

## Characters

*Characters are listed in order of appearance. Character first appearances are **bolded**.*

* Yohan Lee
* Oscar
* Yohan's Mother
* Yohan's Father