Ch.137137. Watching a Movie Together

“Hmm, what is it?”

Hwa Nabi rested her chin on her hands, tilting her head and looking at me with the most innocent expression, as if she knew absolutely nothing.

Judging by the upward curve of her lips, she was clearly pretending not to know, acting as if she had no awareness. Hwa Nabi has always been playful and overflowing with aegyo.

Yes, she’s definitely doing this on purpose. But knowing that doesn’t make it any less effective. When your cute girlfriend blinks her big eyes while staring at you, how many men could remain stoic and unresponsive?

Unfortunately, men are creatures weak to women’s aegyo, so even though I knew Hwa Nabi was half-teasing me, I couldn’t help but smile a little.

Ah, I shouldn’t be showing such a soft side. Her outfit, her behavior—she’s being especially lovable today and it’s too cute…

Afraid I might burst out laughing, I pretended to stroke my chin while actually covering my mouth to hide my quiet laughter.

“Siwoo, why are you covering your mouth?”

“I’m not covering it. I’m just stroking my chin.”

“Why stroke your chin when you don’t even have a beard?”

…It’s because you’re being so cute.

I couldn’t say that honestly, so I tried to collect myself. I barely managed to control my rising smile, feigned composure, and took a spoonful of rice.

“…Heh, our Siwoo. You eat so well.”

She looks at me with a bright smile, her face showing not a hint of ulterior motive. It’s nice to see, but I shouldn’t smile too much or I might look weak.

“Aren’t you going to eat?”

“Just watching you eat makes me full.”

“What are you saying? Breakfast is so important. Eat up.”

“Then, will you feed me?”

With those words, Hwa Nabi opened her mouth slightly. Pink lips, neat teeth, and between them, a glimpse of her deep red tongue. The way it twitches slightly each time she swallows somehow looks sensual.

…Think I can’t do it? Looking at her open mouth, I propped my elbow on the table and rested my chin on my palm.

Then I scooped up some rice with side dishes and held it out to Hwa Nabi.

“Here, say ‘ah.'”

“…Yum.”

She quickly accepts the food when I offer the spoon.

But her previously confident demeanor is gone, and she chews very quietly with slightly flushed cheeks, as if embarrassed by my actions.

“Our Nabi eats so well, doesn’t she?”

“…Ugh.”

When I return her teasing words back to her, she shivers. I’m not sure if she’s embarrassed or trembling with delight, but I’m satisfied that my plan seems to be working.

“…”

“Here, have some more.”

I scooped up another spoonful and held it out. Hwa Nabi looked back and forth between the spoon and my eyes, and when I didn’t withdraw my hand, she gave up and obediently ate it.

With her mouth closed as she chews, she looks like a baby bird eating feed. The way her cheeks puff up slightly while eating is so cute that I couldn’t help but smile, which earned me a subtle glare from the blushing Hwa Nabi.

“…W-why are you laughing?”

“Well, because you’re cute?”

When I delivered that honest truth without holding back, her cheeks turned bright red. Looking at her carefully, she’s actually weak to this kind of direct approach. She loves teasing me, but when I deliberately go on the offensive, she gets embarrassed very quickly.

Well, that’s cute too.

“This person, really… Phew, Siwoo?”

“Yeah, what?”

“It’s my turn now, right?”

Hwa Nabi smiled softly and picked up her spoon. Then, just as I had done, she scooped up some rice, added side dishes, and held it out to me.

“Here, say ‘aaah.'”

I had been mentally prepared for this for a while, so I naturally accepted it. Chewing slowly—slightly bland fried egg and rice. While savoring the taste of spring greens, I looked straight ahead.

I thought she might have some reaction to my nonchalant acceptance, but for some reason, she showed no particular response. She’s not the type to just accept defeat, so is she planning something? I swallowed with slight suspicion.

“Is it delicious?”

“Yeah, it’s good.”

“Want to try something even more delicious?”

She held out her spoon once more, so I opened my mouth to accept it. And as I chewed, noticing the slightly different rice and side dishes, I wondered.

Something more delicious? Does she have some special side dish prepared? After finishing chewing and swallowing, I casually said:

“Mmm, I’d like that. What’s the more delicious thing?”

When talking about delicious things, is it meat? Or maybe seafood? Hwa Nabi has always been a skilled cook, and she’s improved even more recently, so my expectations are high.

Hwa Nabi didn’t answer my question immediately. Instead, with a meaningful look and playful smile, she stared at me and leaned her upper body forward.

And in a way that was obviously deliberate, while pushing up her chest with one arm, she said:

“…Me?”

“……”

I almost choked on the food I’d just swallowed. It was such an unexpected response that I coughed repeatedly, covering my mouth. Looking at me, Hwa Nabi’s face showed a smile that said, “I won, didn’t I?”

Her silent smile is truly beautiful, but it’s shocking every time. Where does she learn to say such things? Is there some academy I don’t know about?

“Well then, enjoy your meal.”

Before I could ask where she was going, Hwa Nabi abruptly stood up. She walked toward the bedroom, closed the door behind her with a click, and disappeared inside.

The coughing fit had taken hold, and it took several more coughs before it subsided. Only then did I return to my senses and wiped my mouth with the back of my hand.

“Wow….”

I knew it already, but her level is no joke. Even though we’re in that kind of relationship, how can she say such things while looking straight into someone’s eyes? I could never say something like that in my right mind, not even if I died and came back to life.

“…I’ll get you back later.”

*

End of breakfast. After finishing the dishes and brushing my teeth, I plopped down on the living room sofa.

“Phew.”

Maybe because I heard such shocking words first thing in the morning, I’m already tired despite not having done much. I was contemplating just going to the bedroom and lying down when Hwa Nabi, having changed her clothes, came into the living room.

Our eyes naturally met, and without a moment’s hesitation, she approached the sofa where I was sitting.

After glancing at my face, she naturally slipped into my arms and leaned her back against my chest.

“Siwoo, what are you doing here?”

“Just, taking a little rest.”

I casually answered while wrapping my arms around her lower abdomen, gently pulling her closer for a light embrace. Nestled against me, she leaned comfortably before suddenly making an “Ah” sound as if something had just occurred to her.

“If you have nothing to do, shall we watch a movie together?”

“Hmm, should we?”

Fortunately, I have no assignments this week. That means it’s the perfect time to enjoy a leisurely day off. When I agreed, Hwa Nabi picked up the TV remote and operated it with quick movements.

“But what are we going to watch? Is there anything good?”

“How about this?”

Due to our position, Hwa Nabi’s head was blocking my view of the TV screen. So I stretched my neck slightly and rested my chin on her shoulder.

“It’s an action movie.”

“Yes, you like action movies, don’t you?”

“Well, almost all men do.”

Looking at the brief information on the TV screen, it’s a 15+ rated action movie. The title seems familiar, and after thinking for a moment, I remembered it was a movie that had heated up the internet recently.

“Isn’t this a famous one?”

“Is it? I’m not sure.”

I remembered it was a movie that had been a hot topic on the internet, but I couldn’t recall why.

Well, I’ll find out when we watch it. When she pressed play, the opening sequence appeared with numerous stars flying across the sky, decorating the snowy mountains.

After the familiar opening, a typical action movie plot unfolded.

The protagonist, a former special forces soldier, is asked by his former superior to take on a mission, but at the mission site, he discovers a secret he shouldn’t know and becomes the number one target for elimination. The protagonist fights against the organization members trying to assassinate him while simultaneously investigating the secret… that kind of plot.

“Hmm… it’s decent? It’s entertaining. But a bit disappointing.”

“Yeah, why is this famous?”

It follows the standard formula, but nothing special. The action scenes are well done, and the plot is decent, but it seems 2% lacking for a movie that supposedly heated up the internet.

Feeling puzzled but continuing to watch, during an intense chase scene, the screen transitions.

The protagonist and a mysterious woman he met at the mission site hide in an abandoned building. They’re half-undressed to treat their wounds, having a quiet conversation when…

“…Huh?”

Suddenly, really suddenly.

They abruptly embrace each other and start kissing passionately. The typical over-the-top kissing scene of Western films, passionate kisses continue, and then the protagonist starts taking off his pants.

Usually in 15+ rated films, they don’t show pants coming off, so it’s a bit surprising, but I figured it would cut away soon. While thinking that, the woman also removes her clothes. Soon, the naked bodies of the protagonist and the woman appear on screen, and they embrace and deep kiss on a makeshift bed.

“……”

Surely they won’t go further than this? I unconsciously gulped. But contrary to my expectations, the protagonist and the woman immediately began making love.

A sensual love scene that makes me question if this really is 15+ rated. Although they don’t show the critical parts, there’s plenty of suggestive movement and moaning coming from the screen.

The woman’s flushed expression, the suggestive movements under the blanket—watching it, I suddenly realized.

Ah, so that’s why this movie was famous. It showed a 19+ level love scene despite being rated 15+, causing controversy about whether the rating was appropriate.

“Umm….”

I was just expecting an action movie where the protagonist destroys everything, not something this suggestive… it’s awkward.

So I tried to pull my chin back slightly and look away, but Hwa Nabi gently placed her hand on the back of mine.

“Um, Siwoo.”

“Y-yes?”

In that moment of distraction from her sudden call, Hwa Nabi turned her body around and unexpectedly pressed her lips against mine. Surprised, I didn’t even think to match her movements and just stayed still.

Then, before five seconds had passed, Hwa Nabi pulled her lips away.

“…Why aren’t you doing it?”

“Huh, what?”

“I’m going to do it again, so do it properly this time. Okay…?”