Ch.31Three Idiots (6)

Today, Ju-an keeps bothering me. He’s acting differently than usual, pointing out my behavior and nagging unnecessarily.

He used to be the type who wouldn’t stop others from doing stupid things, but suddenly he’s changed.

While I was trying to rest comfortably on the bed, that Confucian-indoctrinated old-fashioned nag started bothering me again.

“Min-jun… Can’t you please behave more modestly? No matter what, you have a female body now…”

Why is he criticizing me for just scratching my stomach? Is that really inappropriate behavior?

“Now you’re complaining about me scratching my stomach?”

“If you’re done scratching, why not pull your shirt down instead of keeping your stomach exposed?”

“Obviously because this is more comfortable.”

It’s both annoying to pull my shirt back down, and this way is cooler.

Besides, he never once pointed this out when I did this at home before, so why start now?

“Even if it’s comfortable, can’t you please wear your clothes properly?”

“I only do this around you. I’d never do it in front of others, so please mind your own business.”

“Even if it’s just me, isn’t that too defenseless? That’s why you should be a bit more modest…”

“Fine, you want me to be modest?”

His constant nagging is getting on my nerves. Time to give him a taste of his own medicine.

Instead of pulling my shirt down, I pulled it up further, completely exposing my stomach that was only partially showing before.

“Hey! What are you doing?!”

“Being modest, as you requested.”

“How is that modest at all?!”

“Who knows.”

I answered halfheartedly and went back to playing the game on my phone.

“…You are wearing a bra, right?”

“I took it off because it was uncomfortable.”

“Why would you take that off?!”

“We’re at home, aren’t we? And do you have any idea how uncomfortable those things are?”

They’re seriously suffocating. Even though I’ve somewhat adjusted after wearing one for a week, it’s still uncomfortable.

It’s difficult to put on in the first place. And it feels constricting…

…Surprisingly, more advantages than disadvantages come to mind. Anyway, it’s definitely uncomfortable.

“I’ll step out for a moment, so please put on a bra.”

“Why should I?”

“That’s… well…”

Ju-an’s face turned bright red as he stammered, unable to say anything.

Why is he being so annoying today? If he’s a man, he should speak up confidently.

Even though my body changed to a woman’s, I think I’m much more manly than him.

“Stop making things awkward and just say it.”

“They’re… poking through your shirt…”

“You mean my nipples are showing?”

“Please speak more modestly…”

Ju-an said in a shrinking voice, avoiding eye contact.

I really can’t understand what he’s thinking. It might look unseemly, but is it really something to be that embarrassed about?

Originally, guys wouldn’t care about such things…

…Right. My body changed.

It might sound narcissistic, but this body’s appearance is perfect. If I’m attracted to myself, that says it all.

Anyway, for the sake of Ju-an, who’s completely clueless about these matters, I covered my entire body with a blanket.

“Better now?”

“That’s a bit better…”

As I continued playing my game, Ju-an suddenly spoke up.

“By the way, what are you going to wish for later?”

“What wish?”

“The Goddess said she’d grant one wish if we defeat the Demon King.”

I’d completely forgotten about this fact, being so focused on survival.

And my face instantly lit up.

“Of course I’ll ask to change this body into a handsome and powerful man’s body.”

I can escape this cursed body. And I can return to my former robust physique. No, I can get an even more perfect body than before.

Plus, I won’t have to worry about being on the receiving end anymore. I can just be the one doing the giving.

And with my looks at a reasonable level, I won’t have to worry about not finding partners. I’ll be able to choose freely.

They say looks aren’t everything? Anyone can see that’s a lie by looking at the deceitful bastard in front of me.

“What about you? What will you wish for?”

“I’ll wish to return to our original world.”

“Why would you want to go back to that hellish place?”

If we stop the Demon King, we’ll surely be recognized for our efforts and live a prosperous and honorable life.

Imagine people saying, “That’s the person who defeated the Demon King!” as you walk by. It’s exciting just thinking about it.

Besides, the entertainment here is similar to our original world. No, there seems to be much more here.

In contrast, what about the world we came from? It’s filled with stressors like college entrance exams, military service, job hunting, marriage, and all sorts of stress.

Even if we go back, the efforts we made here won’t be rewarded at all.

So there’s absolutely no merit in returning to the original world.

“My family and friends are there.”

Ju-an explained why he had to give up everything he could gain in this world to return.

Parents who’ve been with him for 19 years, childhood friends, people who’ve shown him kindness.

All those connections still remain in that world.

“…Can you tell my family I’m doing well when you go back?”

“Why don’t you come back too?”

“How can I go back looking like this…?”

How many people would believe someone who suddenly appears claiming to be Kim Min-jun who died a month ago?

It’s hard enough to believe someone who died a month ago has returned, let alone with a completely different appearance.

For me, it’s not that I don’t want to go back—I can’t go back.

…Though I think I could become popular doing internet broadcasts if I went back.

Actually, I could be popular doing internet broadcasts here too. So there’s really no reason to go back.

“…You’re right.”

Ju-an seemed to understand this fact and answered in a somber voice.

Come to think of it, if Ju-an goes back, I’ll be left alone in this world. Then there won’t be anyone who knows Kim Min-jun well besides me.

That thought suddenly makes me feel depressed. Or is it loneliness? I’m not sure. Either way, the atmosphere has become chilly.

Breaking the silence, Ju-an spoke.

“Maybe I’ll just stay here too?”

“…Why suddenly?”

“You’d be lonely if you were left here alone.”

“…What about the people left behind there?”

“But there are precious people here too.”

He’s probably not saying this just because of me. No matter how close we are as friends, I’m not more important than his family.

So if he’s saying this, there must be other people besides me, but who could it be…?

Suddenly, the orange-haired girl came to mind.

Giving up all his connections for just one person he likes—he must really be into that orange-haired girl.

I hope I can fall in love that passionately someday…

Except for that senior I confessed to and got rejected by. So don’t ever mention that fact.

Still, I feel relieved knowing he’ll stay here too.

With the mood brightened again, we continued chatting.

***

While we were chatting pleasantly, Ju-an got up from his seat.

“I’m going to the bathroom for a moment.”

Ju-an tried to open the door and go out, but for some reason, he just stood in front of it.

“…The door won’t open.”

“…What?”

Thinking it might be true, I tried to open the door myself, but it wouldn’t budge, as if something was blocking it.

There’s only one person who would do something like this.

I immediately called Agath.

-I put condoms in the second drawer of the desk. Call me anytime if you need more.

“…I’ll never need those, you know.”

-But don’t you think it’s better to have a baby after the battle with the Demon King is over? If you miscarry…

“Seriously, what the… *sigh*… Why did you lock the door?”

-Why are you pretending when you actually want it too? And that room is soundproof, so you can moan as loudly as you want.

Talking more will just give me a headache. I should hang up quickly and ask Leo for help…

-By the way, I’ve already bribed Leo, so it’s better not to struggle unnecessarily.

“…Bribes work on Leo?”

-When I gave him magic research materials, he happily put a barrier on that room.

That would work. From now on, if I need to ask Leo for something, I should use magic as leverage.

-Now just be good and get laid…

Since there was no value in listening to this anymore, I immediately hung up.

The one consolation is that this room has its own bathroom. Thanks to that, we don’t have to worry about bathroom issues.

“So did you find out why the door won’t open?”

“A psychopath bribed the hero.”

“…What does that even mean?”

“I don’t know either. But it’s clear we can’t get out until tomorrow.”

Having assessed the situation, I immediately threw myself onto the bed. I should get some sleep since I’m getting tired.

And Ju-an lay down on the bare floor.

“Why are you sleeping there?”

“Well… a guy and a girl sleeping in the same bed alone… it’s a bit…”

“Then I’ll sleep on the floor. You’re the guest, so you take the bed.”

“Considering your physical condition, I think it’s better if you sleep on the bed…”

“What kind of host would make their guest sleep on the floor?”

As I was about to get down to the floor, Ju-an climbed onto the bed and said:

“…Fine. We can sleep together.”

After closing our eyes to sleep, Ju-an spoke up with difficulty after a short while.

“Aren’t you embarrassed?”

“We’ve slept together many times before, what’s there to be embarrassed about?”

“…Are you aware that you’re a woman now?”

“My mind is still a man’s.”

Ju-an sighed deeply and said:

“…You don’t act like this with other people, do you?”

“I told you, I only act this way with you. Do you think I’m crazy enough to do this with others?”

This is only possible because we don’t see each other romantically. I absolutely couldn’t do this with anyone else.

Come to think of it, it’s been a while since we slept together like this. Is this the first time since high school?

We chatted a bit more before falling asleep.

***

Nam Ju-an woke up from sleep due to a slight weight on his abdomen.

Wondering what was happening, he opened his eyes to find Lite with her arm resting on his stomach.

And Nam Ju-an suddenly remembered that Lite had bad sleeping habits.

‘She definitely had bad sleeping habits, hugging whatever was next to her while sleeping.’

As if to prove this fact, Lite’s leg immediately came up over Ju-an’s legs. As a result, his mind was filled with confusion.

The fragrant scent, body heat, and thin breathing sounds coming from right beside him continued to confuse his mind.

‘We don’t see each other romantically anyway. So it doesn’t matter.’

Thinking that while desperately suppressing his desires, he began to notice other things.

Arms and legs that were once thick with muscle had become thin and delicate.

The rough, manly voice had changed to a thin, girlish voice.

But her mind remained the same. She was still the same kind, loyal, good friend as before.

‘Yes, a “friend.” We’ll continue to be “friends” in the future.’

Thinking that, he tried to fall back asleep, but suddenly felt something soft against his side.

Thanks to that, Nam Ju-an could even feel the sound of Lite’s heartbeat.

And he realized once again that Lite’s sleeping habits were excessively bad.

And so, he spent the night in what felt like hell in heaven, or rather, heaven in hell.