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Beta read by some people.&nbsp;Mirae was walking down the street, minding her own business as she was carrying a bag of groceries. As she was walking, she saw something.&nbsp;"Mommy, I want to eat dinner!"&nbsp;The mom let out a chuckle. "Wait until we get home sweetie." she replied, to which the child pouted before the two began to walk away.&nbsp;For a moment, Mirae could not help but feel nostalgic seeing how the mother and son interacted with each other. It was like seeing herself with her guardian back at the island or herself with Ara and the others again.&nbsp;It was then that a certain question crossed her mind.&nbsp;"How are children made?"&nbsp;(Later…)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Seha, how are children made?"&nbsp;Immediately, Seha was flabbergasted on Mirae's question and started to choke on the food he was eating earlier, alarming Mirae.&nbsp;"Seha! Are you alright?!"&nbsp;"I-I'm fine. I was just surprised by your question…" he said as he was catching his breath before it was fully restored to normal. "W-Why did you ask me that? And where did that come from?"&nbsp;"Well, earlier when I went out for groceries, I saw a mother and her son talking earlier and it reminded me of my time when I was on the island."&nbsp;"...You still miss your friends from there?"&nbsp;"Yes. My time with Ara and the others did bring some happy memories despite how they ended up eventually. When I saw the mother with her child, it reminded me of how Ara and the others would gather around me, and I would always help them or play with them. In fact, the image of that is still in my head right now."&nbsp;"I see…"&nbsp;For a moment, the two did not say anything as they continued to eat their dinner. However, Mirae brought back the conversation. "Hey, Seha…speaking of family…what was your mom like?"&nbsp;"My mom? Well…my mom was pretty…and smart. She was someone I was able to look up to, especially in my childhood."&nbsp;"Really?"&nbsp;"Yes. She even managed to raise me alone while balancing her duties as a Closer too."&nbsp;That got Mirae interested. "She raised you alone while being a Closer? You mean…you don't have a father? How come?"&nbsp;Seha let out a sigh. "Well…that's the odd thing. I did ask my mom who my dad was in the past, but I didn't get an answer. Even now, I still don't know who he is…"&nbsp;It was then Mirae reached over the table and patted Seha on the head, playing with his hair. "There, there. Everything will be fine. You'll find the answer eventually."&nbsp;At that moment, Seha could not help but let out a smile. "Just how does Mirae do it? She always finds the right way to make me feel less depressed, not that I mind…" he thought to himself before replying to Mirae. "Thanks, Mirae."&nbsp;"No problem. So…how are children made?" Mirae asked.&nbsp;For a moment, Seha was silent before answering Mirae's question. "Well…it's a bit embarrassing to answer…and…well, a bit uncomfortable to say."------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Night has passed, and both Seha and Mirae were in bed together, preparing to go to sleep. As they were getting themselves comfortable, Seha started to talk. "Mirae, do you mind if I ask you a question?"&nbsp;"Sure. What is it?"&nbsp;"Well…have you considered what to do when you stop being a Closer? Or lose your phase force?"&nbsp;For a moment, Mirae was stunned by Seha's question. "What do you mean by that? You can lose your phase force?"&nbsp;"Well…the thing is that a Closer can lose phase force due to a disease known as Phase Force loss syndrome. I've seen it happen to people before."&nbsp;"Really?" Mirae asked, astonished after hearing such a thing exists.&nbsp;Seha nodded in reply. "Take J for example. He lost his phase force during the last war."&nbsp;Mirae's eyes widened upon hearing it. "Really? And he still accomplished what happened in Busan?" she asked, to which Seha replied with a nod. "Wow…but Seha, why are you asking me this question?"&nbsp;It was then Seha let out a small blush. "Well…when you mentioned how children were made, it somehow gave me the thought of what would happen after everything is over. I mean, all of this would end eventually, and…well, Closers would cease to exist."&nbsp;"I see...do you have an answer?"&nbsp;Seha let out a sigh. "If I were to be honest, I don't know what to do if I suddenly stopped becoming a Closer. My life has always revolved around Closers one way or another, and even I became one. To stop being a Closer…I haven't even thought about that, let alone what to do after that."&nbsp;As Seha said those words, Mirae could not help but notice a hint of sadness on his face. "Seha…"&nbsp;It was then he turned to Mirae. "What about you?"&nbsp;"Eh? Me?" she asked, making Seha nod in reply. "Well…I guess I'm just like you. When you asked me that question, I've never considered what to do outside of being a Closer. However…"&nbsp;"However?"&nbsp;It was then Mirae grabbed Seha's hands and held them up with her own.&nbsp;"If I were to stop being a Closer…I hope it's in a world where dimensional monsters would cease to appear every day.."&nbsp;At that moment, Seha was speechless until his expression changed. "A world without dimensional monsters appearing…I would love that." Seha said with a soft smile.&nbsp;"Me too." Mirae replied before letting out a yawn. "It's getting late now. Let's go to sleep."&nbsp;Seha nodded in reply. "Good night, Mirae."&nbsp;"Good night, Seha."&nbsp;And the two fell asleep…------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mirae opened her eyes, seeing herself in a park under the blue sky. "This is…" she thought to herself.&nbsp;It was then she felt something, or rather some people grab onto her hands. As she did, she looked down to see two kids, each holding on to her hands. The kid who was holding on to her left hand looked like her, but with golden eyes. The other kid who was holding onto the remaining arm looked like Seha, but with her ruby eyes and Seha's silver hair.&nbsp;For a moment, Mirae was stunned with the kids in front of her. However, it was not over yet.&nbsp;"Mama! Let's go! Papa's waiting!" the girl said.&nbsp;"Yes. Along with the others." the boy said.&nbsp;Mirae's eyes widened before quickly seeing Seha, who was waiting under a tree, carrying a baby in his hands with a smile on his face and another child who looked like a female Seha was sitting on the ground. For a moment, Mirae was completely stunned at the situation in front of her.&nbsp;But then, she let out a smile. “Yes. Let's go.”-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mirae opened her eyes, seeing herself in Seha's room. For a moment, she blinked before realizing what she saw earlier was a dream. "A dream?"&nbsp;It was then a yawn was heard, and it came from Seha, who was waking up. "Mmmgh…good morning, Mirae…" he mumbled as he was still drowsy.&nbsp;"Good morning, Seha."&nbsp;As Seha was getting himself awake, he noticed that Mirae was wearing a smile on her face. "Mirae, you're smiling. Did you have a good dream?"&nbsp;For a moment, Mirae was silent before saying her answer. "Yes. It was a good dream." she replied before a thought came into her head. "A dream I want to achieve in the future..."-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Omake&nbsp;"Hm…Seha said it's a bit uncomfortable to say how children are made, but why?" Mirae thought to herself as she was walking around in the library. However, it was then that a book suddenly fell onto the ground. "Hm? This is…"&nbsp;She then went down and picked up the book. As she did, her eyes widened.&nbsp;Because the book was about sexual reproduction, and the title mentioned how babies were made.&nbsp;Immediately, Mirae gulped and began to take a look at its contents…&nbsp;(Later…)&nbsp;"Mirae is taking her time in the library. I wonder if she found something good to read…" Seha thought to himself as he was preparing dinner. However, it was then he heard the door open, revealing Mirae. "Ah, Mirae. You're back. How was the library?"&nbsp;However, Mirae did not say anything as she just sat down on a chair.&nbsp;"Mirae? Is there something wrong?"&nbsp;"Seha…I now know…how children are made…" Mirae said with a massive blush on her face.&nbsp;Immediately, Seha blushed as well. “I…I see…”

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