Chapter 242

Chapter 242

Bamboo Forest Manager.

Episode 242: Woojin’s Cheerful Harem Life

“…….”

Staring blankly at the ceiling, not much came to my mind.

Just that life was really messed up.

Anyway, I wanted to curse today with every swear word I knew.

Starting the bike trip was nice.

For lunch today, I planned to go to a Chinese restaurant and order both black bean noodles and sweet and sour pork by myself.

It would be quite the luxury.

But now, I can’t even afford luxury, and I’m just hungry because I couldn’t eat lunch properly.

“Ah, damn.”

It was better when I was on the phone with the girls earlier.

I had to repeat the same explanation about the accident three times, but at least hearing their voices made me feel good.

The accident itself wasn’t serious.

I wasn’t severely injured either.

Just a crack in my leg, so I only needed a partial cast.

The doctor said I could be discharged, but just in case of any aftereffects, I was told to stay for a day, so I’m just lying here blankly.

Bzzz! Bzzz! Bzzz!

Then my phone rang again.

Bored, I quickly answered, and my older brother’s slightly agitated voice came through.

– I heard you had an accident.

“Yeah, I did, but it’s nothing serious.”

Maybe my indifferent voice reassured him a bit. My brother hesitated for a moment, then asked in a slightly annoyed tone.

– What happened?

“I was passing by an elementary school when a soccer ball kicked by the kids flew at me.”

– ……

“So I fell, and just then, a car came out of the alley. I crashed right into it.”

– Phew.

“I’ve talked it over with the kids’ parents and the car owner. The parents will cover the repair costs for the bike and the car, as well as the medical expenses.”

– Alright.

“Honestly, it’s more disappointing that I can’t go on the trip.”

– ……

Maybe it was the lighthearted tone of explanation, but the eldest brother seemed somewhat relieved.

– How long will you be hospitalized?

“One day. I’m planning to stay in the dorm starting tomorrow.”

– Come down to the family home.

At those words, I immediately frowned.

“Ah, no way.”

– Come down and stay. Your leg is fractured, so someone should be with you.

“I’ll manage just fine. Besides, I have many friends in the dorm, so I can just ask them for help.”

– Hoo… Mother will be worried. So will Father.

Father too?

Well, I guess that’s possible.

I suppose it might just barely meet the threshold of what we consider concern.

“I’ll try staying here. If it really becomes unbearable, I’ll come down.”

– ……

The eldest brother didn’t respond further.

After a long silence, he ended the call abruptly.

That left me feeling oddly uneasy, but I decided to ignore it and browsed through the Bamboo Forest.

Since the vacation had started.

Even the Bamboo Forest wasn’t seeing many posts.

Maybe that’s why.

“…I’m bored.”

Feeling a sense of emptiness, I put my phone back in my pocket.

“Hey, is there anything you want to eat?”

“……”

“I asked if there’s anything.”

Yu Arin, wearing an apron, snapped at me as if annoyed.

I wondered why she was suddenly getting irritated by asking stuff herself, but maybe it’s because she’s not very confident in cooking.

“…Kimchi fried rice?”

I answered, racking my brain.

Yu Arin gritted her teeth, expressing dissatisfaction with the menu choice.

“It sounds like you concluded that even this girl could make something like that, right?”

How did she know?

“Just stay put. I’ll make something really delicious.”

If that’s the case, why did you even ask me about the menu?

“Do you happen to have ramen at home?”

When I asked cautiously, Yu Arin raised her middle finger.

“There’s nothing for you to eat.”

Oh, what a temper.

I quickly sent a message to Seo Yerin, who was supposed to come to Yu Arin’s house.

– Kim Woojin: Bring ramen when you come.

– Seo Yerin: ? Is this some kind of sexy appeal?

Ah, I’m getting dizzy.

– Kim Woojin: No, just bring some ramen to eat. Yu Arin is cooking.

– Seo Yerin: Ah, I see?

Saying that, I closed my eyes for a moment while sitting on the sofa.

Why am I at Yu Arin’s house?

Obviously, because Yu Arin dragged me here.

I was discharged today after being hospitalized yesterday.

Yu Arin, who came to pick me up as I was heading to the dorm, brought me straight to her house.

I’ve been here before.

Just like last time, the house was empty, suggesting her parents were out.

‘She said she doesn’t have any siblings.’

Perhaps that’s why the spacious house felt a tad lonely.

“If you’re bored, watch TV or something.”

At Yu Arin’s suggestion, who was making something, my eyes went to the large TV in the living room, but I wasn’t really interested.

“…Where’s your room?”

I was more interested in seeing Yu Arin’s room, and she glanced at me before pointing to the room closest to the entrance.

“Over there. But there’s nothing to see even if you go in.”

Does that mean I can go in?

I got up and headed towards Yu Arin’s room. Come to think of it, I didn’t get to see her room last time either.

I quickly turned the doorknob and stepped inside.

I’ve seen Seo Yerin’s and Choi Yiseo’s rooms, but I wonder what Yu Arin’s is like.

“…What is this?”

For a moment, I was confused about whether I had entered a girl’s room or some kind of armory.

Starting with knives, there were long sticks, nunchucks, and spears. There were even things that looked like guns.

“Heh.”

Yu Arin, who had somehow appeared behind me, grinned widely. Then she picked up a sword leaning against the wall and poked me with it.

“Impressive, right? We needed them for our video shoots, so the instructor bought them this time.”

“Ah, so you bought them for YouTube?”

Now I understood.

Yu Arin, who said she was forming a Taekwondo performance team.

But how could a nameless performance team get on stage from the start?

I heard they were first going to make themselves known on YouTube as part of marketing and another source of income.

So recently, they’ve been choreographing routines. These weapons must be for that.

“Yoon-ji told me that it’s not just about showing Taekwondo. Story and direction are quite important too.”

“Oh, indeed.”

Performing with flair is great, but having a story isn’t bad either.

“But why are they all in your room?”

I thought it should be at the Taekwondo studio, but Yu Arin sighed and complained.

“There are a lot of kids at the Taekwondo studio. From kindergarteners to elementary school kids. If these were there, they’d definitely touch them and play with them.”

“True, elementary kids can be a handful.”

Having been hit by a soccer ball from one recently, their innocent actions were something to be cautious of.

“We only take them when we need them.”

“Do you take them by yourself? That must be tough.”

“There are seniors and juniors who agreed to help this time. They’ll come and take them.”

“Hmm.”

I picked up a spear standing next to me. I wanted to say something cool, but not knowing much about historical dramas, nothing came to mind.

“Don’t just play around and break it, come out.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

It was a surprisingly fresh sight.

As soon as I stepped outside, the doorbell rang.

Seo Yerin had arrived.

“Woojin! Woojin! Are you okay? Is there anything uncomfortable? Can you go to the bathroom by yourself?”

Seo Yerin bustled in, carrying a bunch of things in her hands, which turned out to be clothes and toiletries.

“What, are you planning to sleep over here?”

Since Yu Arin and Seo Yerin were friends from the start, it made sense.

“You’re staying over too, aren’t you?”

Seo Yerin said to me, as if wondering what I was talking about.

Huh? Me?

I glanced at Yu Arin, who was busy cooking something, and she awkwardly avoided my gaze.

“My parents went on a trip this time. So the house is empty for about a week. Since you’re injured, it’s better if we stay together.”

“Your parents truly have a great relationship.”

I heard they were on a trip last time I visited, and now they’re off again.

“Anyway! So I decided to stay here too! Since Arin is sleeping over, my mom allowed it!”

“…Your mom?”

She probably allowed it because she didn’t know I was here.

And Seo Yerin didn’t bother to mention it.

It was an awkward situation, but in conclusion.

“Woojin’s cheerful harem life?”

As I tried to name this week, a mock blade flew at me.

It was what Yu Arin had been poking me earlier with.

She said not to break it, but she’s the one handling it roughly.

“Make that guy shut up. Ugh, damn.”

Yu Arin grumbled.

“Hmm, it’s not wrong though.”

Seo Yerin whispered softly, clinging to me.

Finally.

“What about Yiseo?”

Since it was Yiseo who had once fallen out due to the last incident, I thought she wouldn’t just let this slide.

“Yiseo is coming too! She’s late because she stopped by your room to pick up some things and clothes for you.”

“Ah, I see.”

It’s a bit surprising that Yiseo accepted this situation.

Was the last incident influential?

Wait, does that mean she’s going to the dorm?

I immediately took my phone out and rang Yiseo.

– Hello? Why?

“Yiseo, are you in my room right now?”

– I’m just about to go in. Why? Is there something you don’t want me to see?

Choi Yiseo asked with a chuckle, wondering if there was such a thing.

I sighed in relief and said,

“Can you bring everything from the drawer next to the bed?”

– …It’s not that hard, but why? Is it important?

“Yeah, very.”

– Got it.

Click.

As soon as the call ended, the food was ready.

“Hey, it’s done. Bring a spoon.”

Watching Yu Arin set the table, Seo Yerin exclaimed in admiration.

“Arin, are you Orion? You made Choco Pies.”

“…It’s frozen beef patties, you idiot.”

“What’s that next to it? It looks like roasted bugs.”

“Pilaf.”

Pilaf?

Was she conscious of the time Choi Yiseo made pork belly pilaf and got praised by my mom?

What a cute little thing.

“Yerin, Arin put effort into this, how can you say that to her?”

I took a spoonful of pilaf and gave a thumbs up.

“Choi Yiseo wins.”

“You bastard! You’re the worst of all! You eat it all!”

“…Isn’t this the kind of situation where you’re supposed to say not to eat it?”

Why did eating pilaf become a punishment? Was it even made with the right pilaf recipe?

It seems like she just made fried rice and is calling it pilaf.

Wooong! Wooong! Wooong!

– Choi Yiseo –

“Hey, Yiseo. Is there anything you want to eat? We might order something.”

When I said that with a smile, Yu Arin started grumbling again.

– Hey, can you bring me what’s in the drawer, you asked.

“Yeah, make sure to bring that.”

Choi Yiseo retorted coldly.

– It’s a box of condoms.

“Yeah, that’s right. Also, bring the ones on the lower shelf.”

– Are these adult products?

“Yes, yes. Make sure to bring them.”

– Phew, good thing I bought the trash bags.

“What? Yiseo? Wait, Yiseo?!”

Click.

Yiseo hung up and didn’t answer my calls for a while.