episode_0508

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“…Pfft.”

“…? What? See something funny?”

“Nah~ Just because! It’s nothing. I’ll show it to Sua-chan later if I remember. Oh, want me to show you too, Seoyeon?”

“No thanks. Just hurry up and lead the way. Neither of us knows this area.”

“Yep. Yep.”

Ahh. If only Sua-chan were a bit more mature, she could’ve joined in on this fun little prank too.

Maybe because Christmas is just around the corner, the streets are unusually crowded. Right in the middle of it all, I quickly stifled my laughter and stuffed my phone back into my pocket.

Sigh. Ji-yoon, Ji-yoon.

You, your sister, and Seo Woojin rolling around together on Christmas—do you really think that’s some big secret no one knows?

I was curious what excuse you’d come up with to dodge the question, but saying you were just watching a drama…? That’s so cliché.

Well, not like I can think of a better excuse either.

Still, wouldn’t it have been better to prepare something slightly more convincing?

Like the excuse you used this time, or the real reaction I caught at the end…

You’re acting exactly like a girlfriend.

“Still, it’s such a big building, you don’t really need me to lead—… Oww.”

“Stop backtalking. You’re the local here, so you know the area best.”

“Ugh… But what if you mess up my brain hitting me like that? What then?”

“Tell Woojin.”

“…Huh? Can he even fix that?”

“Dunno.”

At least she talks to me that much. Wonder how cutesy they usually get when it’s just the two of them?

Right about now, Woojin’s probably doting on Ji-yoon while she whines like a kitten, huh?

Hehe… Hope she likes the surprise event I prepared.

You know what they say these days, right?

Couples who fight all the time have the most sex.

So today, after making up with Ji-yoon with lots of makeup sex…

On Christmas Eve, the three of us—her, her sister, and me—can have hot spring sex until we’re sick of it…

And then,

It’s my turn!

“Ah, I-I’ll push the shopping cart. …It’s kinda fun, actually.”

“…Heheh. Last time the kids asked about hesitating with a sword, you went on and on with this super serious face about how you have to become one with its weight and form…”

“I-It was from a shoujo manga or novel… something like that. But a lot of it resonated with me…”

“Push it if you want. And Sua, you don’t have any food allergies, right? No, you don’t, do you?”

“No… I’ve never really come across anything I absolutely couldn’t eat, but…”

“But?”

“…Maybe it’s just that the ladies cooking were really skilled…”

“…Well, they are from chaebol households. Guess we’ll just grab stuff that’s definitely tasty.”

The 25th is mine.

Thinking of the X’s I’ve marked on the calendar, I grinned, realizing how close it was.

“Hey, hey, should we invite Woojin too? Just casually ask if he wants to join our little three-person year-end party?”

“He’s busy till Christmas Eve. Won’t come.”

“What about today?”

“…Last I heard, he’s meeting Seol Da-bin today.”

“…?”

“Heard it in the nurse’s office. The 22nd—so yeah, today’s his day with Seol Da-bin.”

“……”

…Huh?

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“…Ji-yoon. Why are you in such a rush this early…?”

“It’s almost lunchtime already? Check the clock.”

“Uhh… I guess so…”

“And Lee Ha-yoon, you should go wash up. You smell like cum.”

“Uhh…”

Just think of it simply.

I’m Lee Ha-yoon’s little sister.

That gives me the right to stop Woojin from doing anything shady with other girls, doesn’t it?

If Yozora clings to him calling him teacher~, it’s not weird at all for me to step in.

In fact, it’s the obvious thing to do.

So if Yozora’s message just now was serious,

I’ll stop Woojin from getting any weird ideas looking at her tits.

And if it’s just her usual creepy prank,

“……”

Might as well get some sex while I’m out. Yeah.

“I’m heading out for a bit. Need anything?”

“…Oh, right. Why are you in such a hurry this morning…?”

“Just got something to take care of.”

“PC bang…? You don’t have plans with friends, do you…?”

“Something like that. Since you’re just rambling, I’m guessing you don’t need anything?”

“……”

Still buried in my bed, under my blankets, Ha-yoon nods sluggishly.

A stray strand of hair bobs with the movement, swaying softly.

At least I got an answer, so this counts as fair play… right?

…Well, technically, if no one finds out, it never happened for Ha-yoon anyway.

Leaving the idiot (who can’t even tell if she’s the older or younger sister) buried in blankets, I head to the front door like it’s no big deal.

“I’ll grab lunch myself. Eat without me. I’ll be back?”

“…Come back soon…”

A drowsy, half-hearted farewell, the sound of the door unlocking, and then—

The first thing to hit me is the usual knife-like wind. A step later, the bleak winter scenery fills my vision.

Now that I think about it, there hasn’t been much snow this year.

It’s not like the first snow hasn’t fallen yet, but it’s just been cold without much else.

The forecast even said no big snowflakes for Christmas this year.

Rumors say it’ll snow after Christmas instead?

…Is that why? For a moment, I idly imagine transparent ice flowers blooming against the blue sky.

A white Christmas is just pointless sentimentality anyway.

Before any unnecessary attention drifts my way, I shake off the thought with a scoff.

“Snow just means traffic jams… Ugh…”

More importantly, I should check where Woojin is.

Pulling out my phone, I step out of the alley and call him.

…Hopefully, I’m not too late.

— Haa… …Hello? Why’d you call?

At least he picked up fast.

Familiar low tones came through after just three rings.

Not that it’s surprising.

It’s not like he’d ignore my call or anything shady like that, right?

He left earlier saying he had work at the academy.

Even if Yozora did make a move, she couldn’t have whisked him away that fast.

And judging by his lukewarm reaction, it doesn’t even seem like she contacted him…

Guess she was just messing with me after all.

Tch. Clicking my tongue, I continue.

“…Hey, you said you had something to do today, right? Got a question about that.”

— A question? Out of nowhere?

“Nothing major. Where are you now? At the academy?”

— ……

“…Hello?”

— …Home right now.

“Home?”

…Why’d you go home?

You said you had work at the academy?

— Just got back. Gonna prep a bit, then head to the academy.

“Oh. So you’re at home now… Hmm…”

No inconsistencies in his answer.

Now that I think about it, him being home first is part of the process anyway.

— So what’s the question? Can’t stay on the phone forever.

“…Oh, that? Well…”

…Honestly, it’s just a woman’s intuition.

But doesn’t it feel a little off?

No concrete evidence, but…

Just a tiny bit…?

“Got time to meet? Just for a bit.”

— Meet? You said you had a question.

“Yeah, but I’d rather talk face-to-face.”

— Face-to-face.

“Yeah. You in a hurry?”

— Hmm…

…No, seriously. This guy is a cheating pervert who dated my sister while fooling around with me.

With someone like Yozora, the odds are pretty high.

Last time, she begged until he left a hickey on her neck.

And ever since, she’s kept asking me—Ha-yoon’s little sister—all sorts of things about Woojin.

The odds are high.

So—

— When? I can come down now.

“……”

So I was suspicious, but—

If he’s this straightforward about it—

…Then I’m just the one with a wild imagination.

Right?

…Ah,

Damn it.

So embarrassing…

“I-I’ll come to you. What’s the passcode again?”

— Press 205. I’ll buzz you in.

“Okay. I’m close, so I’ll be there soon.”

— Got it.

“…Y-You can hang up. Yeah.”

— Sure.

Delusional freak.

Stupid idiot.

A pathetic clown who suspects others because of her own guilt.

My cheeks burn so hot from the cold (or shame) that slapping them with the back of my hand does nothing—they stay flushed and warm.

If I poked them with my fingertips, they might just pop.

Should’ve kept my mouth shut about “woman’s intuition.”

Could’ve just waited at Woojin’s place, had some sneaky sex, and been done with it.

Should’ve shut up the moment I realized Yozora was just messing with me.

Thoughts swirl, but what’s done is done.

Spilled water can’t be scooped back up.

Even if my magic is ice-based…

Water that constantly changes form is a whole different beast…

“……Haaa…”

Anyway.

I’ll just play it off as a joke or something.

If I say I just wanted to sneak in some sex behind my sister’s back, Woojin won’t have room to complain, right?

He’s a horny pervert—he’d probably love it.

No better option.

Finishing my mental calculations, I hurry to Woojin’s place with quick steps.

It’s not far, so his place comes into view before long.

Just a slight detour from the academy route. No chance of getting lost.

And then…

Well…

…Might as well get some sex while I’m here.

At least the winter wind cools my face fast. Sending Yozora a middle-finger emoji, I head into the parking lot.

“……?”

Wait, over there—

At the end of the alley.

A really pretty woman I think I’ve seen before is frowning at her phone.

Did something bad happen to her…?

The thought flickers and fades like vapor.