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Greetings.
How come you are here in this deepest forest?
I see. You are a traveler coming from the faraway village.
I was here mesmerized by the big beautiful full moon tonight.
Oh, I am flattered that you say I am even more beautiful than the moon.
Are you looking for a place to stay tonight?
Where I stay is a guest house; it's small and humble, but I would like to offer you the hospitality if you don’t mind.
There are several rooms so you don’t need to worry too much.
You must be very tired, please come in.
I don’t know if you like the room.
Please be comfortable for there is no other guest in the house.
Oh, You can’t sleep well?
It must be difficult having trouble sleeping after a long journey.
I heard picking ears help relax and calm. I can help you with that if you allow me to.
You must be having trouble sleeping due to the long journey and concerns about the national exam you will be taking.
I can help you calm and relax.
Okay. Like down here on the pillow.
I want you to be comfortable.
You won’t have enough time to clean your ears on the long journey. I will clean your ears. It will also help you sleep well.
I will start with this side.
There are a lot of things to be cleaned.
I am good at this, so trust me.
Would you accompany me with good conversation for awhile tonight?
I was feeling lonesome due to the wet and cold weather tonight.
I will accompany you until you fall asleep.
I will do the other side of the ear.
As you could feel, the energy of the forest is too strong for spirits; it is easy to get lost here.
There have been many travelers who asked help for directions or stayed the night here until the daylight comes.
However, you are a very special guest for me.
Because 999 guests have stayed the night until now,
And you are the 1000th guest.
What a coincidence.
Turn to the other side again.
Yes... Every single one of the guests is so important to me, so I have been counting.
Imagine walking alone in this deep forest where dangerous beasts wander around. It is so lucky that you found me in such a cold weather.
Every guest thought of me as a life savior; but one day, I fell in love with one of them.
We spent beautiful and happy days together.
But then… the guy passed away….
That is how I am here in this guesthouse alone, spending lonesome and cold nights.
I don’t know how to say this….but I have been looking for a person to marry as I am of marriageable age.
Thank you very much for complimenting me for my dress. It’s not fancy but my dresses have always been clean and decent.
I thought I need to be prepared to meet the person whom I can spend the life together.
You are the one who is handsome, strong and attractive. I don’t know how to behave myself.
I think it is almost done; a bit more and it would be finished.
Are you really?
You thought I am the one for you.
I also thought that...
I’ve forgotten about the sadness of losing the loved one while I’m with you.
Does that mean I don’t need to be alone from now?
Turn to the other side again.
I am so happy.
Do you feel cleaned?
Are you starting to feel sleepy?
That’s good.
Do you mind if I sleep beside you?
It’s all clean in your ears now.
Anyways, you must be very tired from the long journey.
Before you go to bed, would it okay if I clean your body?
Please get up and sit down here.
Your body looks so appetizing.
My heart beats crazily whenever my fingertips touch your body.
I can’t take it anymore. Your body is too tempting.
It is unutterably delicious.
Sleep well, the thousandth one.
Thanks to you, I become a human tonight.
I really appreciate it.
May your death be peaceful.