Ch.343It felt really good to be able to sing out loud and clear.

[Kim Donghu is thinking about marriage.]

This might seem like an ordinary sentence at first glance.

Of course, it’s a hot topic in itself.

Who is the woman who will take Kim Donghu?

Kim Donghu becoming a married man?

Who managed to snag him?

What would Kim Donghu Jr. be like?

But if one more sentence is added, the feeling changes completely.

[Kim Donghu is thinking about marrying five women simultaneously.]

People couldn’t easily accept this statement at first.

So initially, the reactions were quite lukewarm.

“Isn’t this just tabloid garbage?”

“Ugh, what kind of journalists would write such trash…”

“Still, it’s provocative. I admit, I can’t help but click on it.”

Since internet articles often contained a lot of unverified rumors,

people only looked at the headlines without properly checking the content.

That’s because they thought it was obviously a lie just by looking at it.

So at first, Kim Donghu’s polygamy declaration didn’t cause much controversy.

But then.

-“You’ve been silent about the whole situation, please give us a definitive statement!”

-“Ah, that’s obviously true. They’re all people I’m going to marry.”

Exactly about 5 minutes later.

As soon as the 4K quality airport interview video of Kim Donghu was released.

ㄴ?????

ㄴ??????

ㄴIsn’t this AI?

ㄴThese days AI is disturbingly good

ㄴThis could be grounds for a lawsuit, do you think you can handle it?

ㄴReporter, don’t think about press protection or anything, Kim Donghu is really thorough with legal complaints

ㄴTechnically it’s Choi Seokho who does it but anyway this reporter has guts

People continued watching the video but didn’t hastily believe it.

Since there are many AI videos these days that are gradually crossing the uncanny valley.

They thought this must be one of those.

However.

Reporters began flooding the internet with Kim Donghu’s airport interview videos.

By this point, people slowly started to grasp the situation.

This isn’t WWE.

Not a scripted world, but real action.

About 30 minutes after Kim Donghu’s statement went viral.

ㄴLooks like this is real then

ㄴNo… no no no no no no no wait emergency

ㄴKim Donghu < He’s the first in many things in Korea, is he also the first in polygamy?

ㄴAre you trying to claim this “first” title too, Dong-hu the Great?

ㄴBut look at how serious his eyes are

ㄴWow this is literally a proposal broadcast to the entire world lol

ㄴLegendary proposal happening

People had finally figured out what was going on.

And based on this, they were heating up the internet again.

Not just the internet.

“Wow… just declaring to the whole world at the airport that all five women are his.”

“If this isn’t a proposal, what is?”

“He’s truly the alpha male personified.”

“His testosterone levels must be off the charts, is there some kind of natural steroid?”

“This is practically… wow… it’s basically a declaration to the entire world.”

In real life too, everyone was buzzing about ‘Kim Donghu’s proposal.’

At workplaces:

“Kim, did you see that? The proposal?”

“It wasn’t just an ordinary proposal, was it? It was more like… what should I call it? A declaration? A proclamation?”

“Since the women made the first move… as a man, he just cleanly wrapped it up! It’s really cool.”

“He really takes all the cool things, doesn’t he?”

“Isn’t this what they call… you know, that alpha male thing?”

“Oh, I think I’ve seen that. Testo-male special… just boldly declaring polygamy at the airport?”

“It’s really hard to keep up with the trends these days.”

At schools:

“Kim Donghu, certified testo-male.”

“Whether you acknowledge it or not, Kim Donghu is already exceptional, so what’s the point of your approval?”

“…”

“Wow, but he’s really cool… I wish someone like him would propose to me like that.”

Everyone was talking about Kim Donghu.

And most people viewed his statement positively.

But not everyone can feel the same way.

In the entire world.

Perhaps uniquely.

‘What’s cool about that? What exactly?’

There was one person who viewed Kim Donghu’s proposal negatively.

‘No, that’s just… honestly, it’s because the future sisters-in-law were being obvious, so oppa just went for it, right? Why isn’t anyone saying anything to the future sisters-in-law?’

That person was Kim Donghu’s younger sister, Kim Seohyun.

Having signed a contract with Veritas and now officially an entertainer,

Under the guideline that ‘spending school years is most important,’

She was currently continuing her school life without any particular activities.

Of course, being Kim Donghu’s blood relative was also a secret.

Honestly, if she had her way, she would have just announced it clearly to the whole world.

‘Kim Donghu has no intention of marrying anyone yet, and he’s planning to visit Disney World around the world with me first!’

That’s what she wanted to say.

And if anyone challenged that:

‘I’m Kim Donghu’s sister, so what? I’m Kim Seohyun, I’m the princess! My oppa is my king!’

She was even prepared to counter that aggressively.

“Wow… Donghu oppa is so cool.”

“I love it so much, I also… come to think of it, they say Donghu oppa really cherishes his family, having someone like that become family would be so nice?”

Hearing the conversation from the next group while thinking:

“Damn it.”

BANG!

Kim Seohyun couldn’t hold back and slammed her desk.

Having inherited Kim Donghu’s blessed physique.

Now even taking down adults easily at Paek Sangha’s MMA gym.

The strength that seemed impossible for a middle schooler pounded the desk.

There was so much she wanted to refute, but she couldn’t.

That fact made Kim Seohyun’s eyes well up.

‘Cherishes family… even our daily video calls have been reduced to five times a week!’

Is that cherishing? Is that caring?

In the past, he would stay on the phone until I fell asleep.

No matter how busy he was, he would leave video messages.

Now he’s too busy to do even that!

Of course I understand, I get it all.

Our oppa is so successful, cool, handsome, perfect, fit, good at fighting, good at acting, just all-around talented.

Many people would want him, I know.

But even so, shouldn’t he go out with me at least 10 times a year?

‘I should have included that in the Veritas contract! Should I talk to Uncle Seokho now? To change the contract!? Something that says oppa and I must spend time together…!’

That way, the time he spends with the future sisters-in-law would inevitably decrease.

And naturally, the timing of marriage would be delayed.

“Ugh!”

Tears welled up.

But of course, she wouldn’t cry.

She already clearly distinguished between what could and couldn’t be achieved by throwing tantrums.

In fact, that made her even more frustrated.

To borrow the power of internet memes:

‘What can I do? If oppa wants to marry the people he likes, what can I do?’

Should she throw a tantrum saying she doesn’t want oppa to get married?

That’s also a ridiculous idea.

Maybe if she were about 6 years old.

But a middle schooler doing that would just be unseemly.

‘Besides, if I do that, oppa might… think less of me.’

Kim Seohyun hated that even more.

Of course, she knew her brother wouldn’t dislike her over something like that.

But you never know how people’s hearts might change.

“Haaa….”

Suddenly feeling low on energy.

Kim Seohyun stretched out her hand, took a lollipop from her pocket, and put it in her mouth.

Then suddenly:

“Does this mean I’ll have to watch five sisters-in-law in wedding dresses marrying oppa right in front of me?”

“…?”

“Do I just have to stand by and watch? While oppa smiles through the wedding… am I supposed to just clap in celebration and take pictures?”

“Huh?”

“So if oppa, who already rarely comes home… gets a new family, does that mean he’ll completely move out? Not just a dorm but a real separate house?”

“Se-Seohyun?”

“Then I… ah, can I go live there too? I know that’s… not possible… so does this mean I can’t play with oppa anymore? He’s already so busy?”

“H-hey! Seohyun!”

As her thoughts spontaneously spilled out,

Her desk mate grabbed her shoulder in surprise.

“…Minyoung, what’s wrong? Why suddenly?”

“N-no… it’s not me, you were just pouring out words.”

“Me? Ah… I was just thinking about something, I’m in a really awkward situation right now.”

“Huh? Awkward? Why? Because of the tteokbokki we ate yesterday? Did we eat too much?”

“No… that’s not it.”

What am I talking about with this little thing?

Kim Seohyun shook her head, trying to think of a way to cleanly resolve this situation.

Is there really nothing I can do?

‘There must be something.’

Something rational yet sophisticated and elegant.

After pondering for a long time, Kim Seohyun:

‘Yes, that’s it.’

She realized the most definitive measure.

++++++++

-Oh my, Donghu, why are you calling?

“Mom, is something wrong with Seohyun?”

-Something wrong? Why? Nothing’s wrong. She said she was going to the karaoke with friends today.

“Ah, really? Karaoke? Okay, I understand.”

-Why? Did Seohyun do something?

“No, no, it’s not that… just exchanging greetings and got curious.”

Kim Donghu said that while reading his sister’s message again.

>Oppa I really hate you

He wanted to ask what she meant by that.

But she wouldn’t read his replies or answer his calls.

This didn’t usually happen.

‘Is she going through puberty? What could she be upset about?’

While Kim Donghu was wondering this, Kim Seohyun was currently:

“ABCDEFU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Singing breakup songs at the karaoke.

She didn’t know the lyrics well, but it felt good to sing it loudly.