Ch.215Episode 40. Cosplay at Home (6)

“What is all this?!”

When I returned to the living room with the hot bossam that had been left at the door, Gu Yeonhwa had her face buried in the refrigerator.

“What are you doing? Even though it’s summer, you don’t need to get inside the refrigerator, right? I’ve got the air conditioner on.”

“No. That’s not the important part. Look at this.”

I put down the bag containing the bossam on the coffee table, following her gesture. Then I walked to the kitchen and stuck my face into the refrigerator just like Gu Yeonhwa had done.

The refrigerator was full of various types of alcohol. I wasn’t sure what the big deal was…

“There’s even vodka in here?”

I said while opening the cabinet. Inside were bottles of vodka that were difficult to find.

I tried it once before but stopped drinking it because it made my insides burn.

“Wow! I didn’t take you for such a heavy drinker!”

“I’m not really a drinker…”

Honestly, I was surprised too when I first saw how much alcohol was stored here.

It seems the previous occupant was also a smoker. When I first possessed this body, the stale smoke smell in the house was enough to give me a headache. Now it’s gone since I’ve cleaned and ventilated frequently.

“Anyway, I’m the type who doesn’t get drunk easily.”

“Even if you drink a whole bottle of vodka?”

“Yep.”

Even when drinking high-proof alcohol, my super-recovery ability eliminated all the alcohol, making it impossible to get drunk even if I wanted to.

That part was really unfortunate. When you drink alcohol but don’t get drunk, it’s just like drinking bitter water.

“By the way, doesn’t leaving the refrigerator open for too long increase the electricity bill?”

“What are you saying? You make hundreds of millions a month. What does a little electricity waste matter?”

That’s retirement money for when I live with you all later. We need to save it.

“Still, waste is waste. Just take out what you’re going to drink and close it.”

“What do you want to drink, oppa?”

“Give me a beer.”

“Okay~”

Beer is better than soju. It feels more like drinking a soft drink.

“…Are you good at drinking?”

I asked, watching her take out four bottles of beer.

“Hmm. Not really? I’ve had drinks with my mom a few times… But I’ve never drunk until I got drunk, so I’m not sure if I’m good at it.”

She hugs an armful of beer bottles and carries them away. I just grab glasses and tissues and sit down at the table.

“Is that so?”

I said while unpacking the bossam and setting it up on the table.

“Then do you want to drink until you get drunk today?”

“If I get drunk… I can’t cosplay.”

“Isn’t it fine to do it while drunk? I’ll take good care of you.”

For some reason, I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of drunk Gu Yeonhwa would be. Maybe she’d be the type to swear a lot when drunk.

“W-what do you mean by ‘take care of me’? Don’t tell me… you’re planning to get me drunk and do this and that to me?!”

I can’t help but chuckle seeing Gu Yeonhwa wrap her arms around her shoulders and exaggerate her expression.

I am going to do this and that.

But I was planning to control myself, even if she didn’t worry. If she really got drunk and fell asleep during it, even I would have to cool down.

“We’re talking about drinking, and you keep saying weird things? Were you that excited?”

“N-not particularly excited. You were probably more e-excited than me.”

“Yeah, I was. Are you going to live up to my expectations?”

When I answered boldly, she snorted as if she couldn’t believe it.

“…I-I don’t know!”

“Alright, alright. Let’s just eat the bossam.”

I think we’re past the point of being shy or hesitant. After taking some cosplay photos, I’ll get right to it.

I poured beer into her glass. She received it with both hands, saying “Thank you.”

“Ah, let me…”

Gu Yeonhwa, who took the beer bottle from me, filled my glass to the brim.

“Did you learn about drinking etiquette from your mom?”

“Yes. But I still don’t quite get it. It’s supposed to be a place to enjoy delicious food together, but when we follow all these formalities, it feels kind of stiff.”

It seems Mitchell taught her strictly so she wouldn’t make mistakes in society.

In a way, I think this kind of education is important. After all, drinking occasions aren’t just with friends.

It was childish enough to think she was still young, but I think it’s something modern working adults would relate to.

If she becomes a hero, she’ll probably have opportunities to drink with her seniors, and she won’t be able to talk as comfortably as she does now.

Not all heroes work as freelancers like me.

“It’s not bad to learn. But when you drink with me, don’t worry about formalities.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. I like it when you’re comfortable with me.”

“Then… I’ll do that. Hehe.”

She and I smiled at each other, then clinked our glasses. We immediately brought them to our lips.

The coolness of the beer filled my mouth before sliding down my throat. It was a refreshing sensation that made me smile.

“Oh… so cool! Ahh! Beer really tastes best when it’s cold!”

“…You’re quite the drinker.”

“What are you saying? It’s summer. Of course cold things taste better in summer.”

We continued to drink while exchanging silly jokes.

“I want to become a top hero like you, oppa.”

“I think you can.”

“That’s just empty flattery, you know?”

She responds as if she can’t believe my immediate answer.

It’s true though. Gu Yeonhwa’s materialization ability could be used in various ways, from taking down villains to rescue operations at disaster sites.

In the novel, she was only rated as an S-class villain, but in this world, I think she could become a hero beyond S-class, even among the top five.

“I’ve never raised a weak disciple, have I?”

“But I’ve never beaten you.”

“If you win, you’ll get cocky.”

“That’s true. Kuhehe.”

It was an annoying yet cute laugh.

Her voice had risen to quite a high pitch, perhaps from the alcohol starting to take effect.

I continued the drinking session, responding to and going along with her non-stop chatter.

That way, we went through more than five bottles of beer over one serving of bossam.

“Haah… Should we have one more bottle?”

I grabbed her wrist as she reached for another bottle of beer.

“No. I think this is good enough.”

I’m a bit worried seeing her eyes slightly unfocused, but this level was just right. The slightly tipsy dishevelment wasn’t bad.

In that state, she’d probably sober up somewhat while cosplaying.

“Phew… I think I ate too much. I might end up looking like a pig in the photos. Hehehe.”

She said while casually thumping her stomach.

When you act that disheveled, I can’t control myself. Could you please restrain yourself right now?

“I’d prefer if you gained a bit more weight.”

“Why?”

“Because that’s more my type.”

“Wow~ My body is mine, you know? Not yours~?”

“Today it’s mine, though?”

“…I don’t know…”

She pretends not to know what I’m thinking, even though she clearly does.

“Shall we get dressed and take photos now?”

“Okay!”

While Gu Yeonhwa was preparing the costume, I cleaned up the coffee table. When I glanced at her, she was openly unzipping her pants in the living room.

“Hey, hey! Go change in the room.”

I hurriedly called out to stop her.

“You’re going to see everything anyway…!”

“What are you saying?”

“Hmph!”

What’s with that cute “hmph”?

I forcibly put her in the empty room. I cleared the table and pushed any obstructing furniture to the corner to make it good for photos.

Finally, I put on the Prellion uniform or whatever it was that she gave me.

I’m surprised it fits perfectly. Did she remember my size from the clothes I wore last time?

By the way, it seems quite difficult to put on a maid outfit, as it’s taking a long time. I can hear rustling sounds coming from the room where I put Gu Yeonhwa.

Listening to the sounds of her changing clothes is strangely exciting. Is it because I’m looking forward to seeing what color her underwear is?

While checking the camera I had prepared in advance, with lewd thoughts in my head, the door suddenly burst open and Gu Yeonhwa jumped out.

“Ta-da! Maid outfit! How is it? How is it? Does it suit me?”

She asks, elegantly holding the sides of her skirt like a noble lady.

The maid outfit Gu Yeonhwa was wearing was different from the usual ones, with a subtly visible cleavage, making it a modified maid outfit with some exposure.

It had cute frills hanging all over and the contrast of white and black suited Gu Yeonhwa very well, but it was a daring style for wearing outside.

The fact that she was wearing stockings instead of over-the-knee socks gave it an even more provocative feel.

I felt blood rushing to my lower body, but I didn’t show it.

“Haha! Oppa is staring blankly. How cute.”

Look at her speaking informally. I’ll let it slide because she’s cute.

“Yeah, it suits you well.”

It was an outfit that really made me want to make her serve me.

Still, I wouldn’t want her to wear it outside. The thought of other men feeling lust while looking at Gu Yeonhwa’s body made me irritated.

“What kind of pose are you going to strike?”

“Should I go for cute?”

She says while adjusting the headdress she’s wearing.

And so began the cosplay photoshoot.

We took photos of her standing normally, sitting on the sofa, and using props.

After taking pictures for quite a while, we looked through the photos one by one.

How should I put it…

I felt it while taking the photos, but she’s really good at acting.

Her expressions and actions conveyed the character’s emotional lines, drawing my attention in a strange way.

“Let’s take one last photo.”

“Oh? Sure.”

Just as I was aiming the camera at her.

Gu Yeonhwa smiled seductively, placing her index finger on her chin, and suddenly grabbed one side of her skirt hem with her index finger and thumb, lifting it up.

This revealed her right thigh completely, showing her panty line.

“Heee~”

This was clearly a provocation. She looks at me with a lewd smile, as if asking what I’m going to do.

How naughty. Where did she learn such things?

“This is a service because oppa is working hard… Hehe.”

Is she asking me to pounce on her? Do I really have to hold back?

I barely suppressed my sexual desire and pressed the shutter button. At the click sound, she lowered her skirt hem. Then she came over with small steps to check how the photo turned out.

“Now that we’ve taken enough photos, let’s set the timer and take one together.”

She skillfully set up the camera and beckoned to me.

“Come here. Marie needs her Prellion.”

“What pose should I do?”

“Hmm. Shall we go a bit bold?”

Saying that, she sat on the sofa, pulled my body, and made me take a “wall-pinning” pose. Then she adjusted my remaining hand to hold her chin.

“It feels like something from a manga. The background doesn’t look like a Western mansion so it doesn’t really match… But I’m not planning to post these anywhere anyway.”

“Is that so?”

Even if not the couple shots, the solo ones seem good enough to post.

“Still, it would be nice if we could shoot in a real Western mansion-like place someday.”

Click!

The photo is taken just as she smiles.

“Let me check if it came out well—”

“Gu Yeonhwa.”

I said, still holding her chin.

“Yes?”

“I can’t hold back anymore.”

“What? What do you—”

“Turn your face away if you don’t want this.”

Smooch.

I pressed my lips against hers as if sucking them, then pulled away. Just like in the movies.

“Uh, uhh?”

Gu Yeonhwa looked bewildered, as if she was still processing the fact that she had just been kissed.

This is your fault for provoking me.

I supported the back of her head with the hand that had been holding her chin and kissed her deeply again.