episode_0011

“No… It’s really pretty, isn’t it?”

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“Oh… Yes. Thank you?”

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“It’s so cute!!”

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Why does this reaction feel so familiar? It tastes like something I’ve experienced before….

Is everyone like this when they see me?

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“Can I take a picture?”

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“…That’s a bit.”

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Although there was a hint of something in the way he raised his phone, I decided to just delete it.

South Korea… No, I’ll delete it.

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“Jieun, you need clothes. Right?”

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“W-well, yes.”

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“I’ll pick out clothes for you!”

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The left is Hyung, and the right is Hyung’s girlfriend. Suah approaches me.

What kind of situation is this?

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“Ah!”

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Oh no. If both of them attack, I’ll be at a disadvantage.

And calm down!

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“Let’s go!”

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“Let’s do it!”

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“Wait! No!!”

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I’m being dragged weakly with my arms held.

I must be weak.

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“Wait a minute!!!”

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“Why.”

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“No, no, we should finish cleaning up before we go. This is Hyung’s house, not mine. We’re even getting paid.”

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“…Okay, acknowledged.”

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“…Why do you live with Hyung?”

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After finishing cleaning up properly, locking the gas valve, and checking other things, I could change into the clothes Suhyun gave me on time.

Since this is the only outfit I have to wear outside.

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“There’s something like that.”

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“Sigh….”

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Calm down. The database seems to be full of confidence and telling me what to do.

If I follow this, I’ll collapse from exhaustion.

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“Let’s go now!”

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“Ugh.”

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After a quick look around and locking the door, Hyung effortlessly lifts me up.

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“Wow. You’re really light.”

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“I’m scared!”

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Hyung doesn’t even pretend to listen and carries me up to the first floor.

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“Ugh, seriously.”

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Seeing Hyung’s car, I sigh again.

Carefully, Suah gets in beside me.

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“Sigh….”

“Do you keep sighing from behind?”

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“Well, you can just buy it online, why bother going out to buy it.”

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“Because it’s a longing.”

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Longing my foot.

And is it true that she’s driving like a model taxi driver with a future wife right now?

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“Wow… You’re so beautiful….”

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As I gaze at Hyung in silence, Suah slowly approaches me.

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Why is she coming so close? She’s almost as friendly as a pigeon you meet on the street.

It feels like she’s revering me….

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“Hey Suah…?”

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“Call me Unni! Suah Unni. Isn’t it nice!”

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“No… I’d prefer if you kept your distance.”

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“Hey, that’s enough. What kind of habit is that to my wife.”

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“Ji Hyuk, quiet.”

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“Yes.”

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Uh, dizzy.

I want to get out of this strange atmosphere and situation.

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“Sigh….”

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“Even sighing is beautiful….”

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It feels strangely familiar, but because it’s not that person, it feels oddly uncomfortable.

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*

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“But I was supposed to come with someone I know anyway.”

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“…What? Where do you know someone? And that person is a woman, right?”

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“Oh. There is such a person.”

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I move around restlessly wondering if there’s no cafe around.

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“Here!”

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“Oops!”

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Suddenly, Su grabs my hand and leads me somewhere.

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“…Oh darn.”

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Escaping now is out of the question.

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“First of all, the padding is the problem. It’s still early winter, can you wear it this warmly?”

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It’s very cold.

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“This! I think this will be good. How about this?”

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“I don’t know….”

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She hands me an ivory long-sleeved knit sweater.

It seems warm. I wonder if my body will look too bulky in it.

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“Just try it on for now!”

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“N-no, I don’t want to…!”

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I was pushed into the fitting room against my will.

The padding had already been taken away, and an unknown chill crept in.

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“Goodness….”

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I don’t want to wear it… I can see Hyung looking like he’s about to explode.

And he’ll probably force his girlfriend to dress me.

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“Sigh.”

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Dressing up is a hassle.

I guess I’ll have to get used to it. This too.

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There’s not much difference between men’s and women’s

The women’s clothes are somewhat small on the upper body and long in the sleeves, making me wonder if my stomach will show, but some people pull up their pants to match perfectly.

It’s the moment when I feel like my body has become extremely small.

If you wear clothes forcibly and find your hair stuck inside, just pull it out.

I’m going to the salon soon.

“Oh, you look so pretty!”

“My younger sibling is wearing women’s clothes…!”

“Ugh. I want to go home.”

“No, you need clothes.”

What does that have to do with my older brother?

I’m not broke or a student.

I was satisfied because it was warm.

It’s a sweater, so yeah… yeah. It’s warm.

Among ivory and beige, I asked which one is better and chose beige.

I prefer something a bit darker.

“Well then… wear this.”

“…I don’t want to.”

“Oh, why~!”

Skirts are absolutely out of the question. Ugh, I don’t like them.

Hmm… can’t help it. Honey.

Old habits die hard!

“Oh, damn it.”

That’s right. I’ve entered the dressing room like this again.

“But you have underwear on, so it should be fine!”

I hate it when my mind is being messed with!?

Well, let’s enjoy it. Since I’m not paying and my brother is treating me, I guess it’s okay to wear expensive things.

Now that I’m a woman… now… I heard it’s better to enjoy rather than endure.

“Haha….”

Playing tennis as I had only heard about before.

The material is slightly different, and there’s a button in the middle that seems meaningless, but that must be the design.

Silently taking off the pants and putting on the skirt.

There’s something like soft tights in a small pants shape along with the skirt.

Is this underwear?

“Hey, done? You darn brother.”

“I like it. It’s worth more than a gacha.”

“You need to pull this up more. Your chest looks swollen because it’s too tight.”

“Ugh!?”

I try to block the feminine voice. It’s already leaked out, though.

Looking down, I can’t see the skirt. Feeling with my hands, it seems to have risen up near my belly button. Is this how you’re supposed to wear it?

“Great. I love it. Next!”

“There’s more!?”

“Yeah. Why?”

I’m about to collapse now.

I hate being forced the most.

I prefer doing things my way.

It’s fine to wear women’s clothes, but I just don’t like being dragged around. Am I a doll?

“Let’s go. What’s next?”

“Uh… it’s shoes this time. I was going to pair these with long boots.”

“Oh. The total for what you’ve tried on now is at least 30. Smile.”

“…30??”

My brother quietly nodded from behind.

No, seriously, if you buy online, it’s cheaper.

“This brand is good. So even though there are expensive items, we bought more clothes while Jieun wasn’t here.”

“…Thank you.”

At some point, the thick paper bag in my hand seemed to be all my clothes.

I have to endure this… I have to.

I have to smile. I have no choice but to smile.

“Hoohoo… getting a taste of capitalism, huh.”

“If you do this, there’s no other choice but to go…”

They say long boots are better for shoes.

I don’t really know, but carrying a small bag on my shoulder, I don’t think I’ll be swindled wherever I go.

It’s pretty. My chest stands out a bit, but the charcoal-colored jacket with fur collar covers it slightly, so it’s tolerable.

And it’s warm.

“Uhuh… pictures pictures!!”

As the camera goes up, I find myself smiling and adjusting my posture.

“Wow, you’re so beautiful….”

Since you’re doing this for me as a model, I should do it. And why are these long boots so expensive?

“What’s this now?”

“Clothes.”

Once again, my brother comes back with clothes.

The sizes might fit, but my girlfriend, who brought a measuring tape, examines and leaves after searching my body.

Next time with Unni, we should go to a cafe or a park for a walk.

I seem to be accumulating clothes without realizing it.

“Now… what should we do?”

“Uh… we should eat.”

“Ah… No. I have to prepare a meal for my brother-in-law.”

“Really? Should we finish here then?”

Ji-hyuk nodded slightly as if indicating that his older brother would understand.

“Let’s go by car. We’re done with what we had to do.”

“Oh. I live alone, can I stop by for a moment?”

“Uh-uh. We’ll go ahead, so come quickly.”

After a brief look around, they stopped at a store following the sign.

He didn’t give his brother-in-law a gift, and he wasn’t sure if this could fill the gap of a month again.

Still, he was grateful all along. Maybe one thing like this would be okay.

“What did you buy?”

“A gift for my brother-in-law!”

“What is it?”

“It’s a secret.”

I don’t know what my brother-in-law likes, but at least I’m considering the household situation.

I know what’s lacking.

Among them, wouldn’t it be something that stands out, feels like a gift at a reasonable price?

“I also… want a gift…!”

“I’ve already spent a million won that you gave me. This older brother needs one wish!”

“If that’s the case, should I return it?”

If you give and demand in return, that’s not giving.

Especially when dealing with a brother full of favoritism.

“Oh. Sorry. Then grant a wish for my girlfriend.”

“Ugh.”

Demanding in return hadn’t changed.

I may not know much about psychology, but I know that much.

When you make a big demand and then ask for only half of it, there’s a high chance of that demand being met.

“Yes. Well… Is there something you want from me?”

“Sister. Just one thing will do.”

“Oh.”

Half a request didn’t even hold half the value.

Why is it so hard to call her sister?

Of course, maybe I wanted to hear it so badly that I pretended not to.

“…Yes. Sister. Thank you today.”

“Ugh@#%!!!”

She covers her face and rolls around ecstatically.

“Kum. Thanks to you, sister, I think I can endure the winter. Thank you so much, sister.”

“Hehe^%*@#$!!”

The reaction is good, it’s fun.

“We’ve arrived, Miss Younger Sister.”

“Thank you. Thank you too, sister.”

“I’ll come again!”

Don’t come.

It’s exhausting.

“Ahaha… Goodbye.”

While silently praying for her not to come again, she waved goodbye and went back up.

“Ah… There’s a lot to do.”

There’s still plenty of time.

Probably?

The clothes are piled up in a corner, the bag is thrown aside.

If I prepare now, I might be able to serve the meal when my brother returns.

“Hmm… Should I have gone grocery shopping?”

I was dragged around so much that I almost lost my mind, I didn’t even think about going grocery shopping.

If I go grocery shopping now, it really won’t fit the schedule.

“Well… Let’s try making kimchi stew after a long time.”

My kimchi stew might be slightly different.

I didn’t learn it, I just watched my father do it. A lot.

Before putting the pot on, I take out the kimchi.

Although it’s no longer fresh and crispy, aged kimchi has its own charm, especially in kimchi stew.

And after boiling the pork in water for a long time to make boiled pork slices, if you wrap it in this kimchi and eat it…

“My mouth is watering.”

I must remember to eat it later; it tastes better with alcohol.

I chop the kimchi and put it in the pot.

I’ll add sesame oil or perilla oil.

My brother likes nutty flavors, so I drizzle some perilla oil.

Add the kimchi soup and a little water, then let it simmer.

I also add the remaining pork pieces for the flavor, as in kimchi stew, the taste of pork soaked in kimchi soup is essential.

Before it starts bubbling, I prepare the rice.

For dinner, my brother eats first, then me, and the rest goes into containers and frozen. In the morning, my brother and I eat, leaving one portion. I don’t waste food when cooking rice.

Place chopsticks and a spoon on the table in advance, set out the side dishes, scoop up a bowl of rice, add tofu to the kimchi stew, and finish.

Now all that’s left is to wait.

The time spent waiting doesn’t feel too long.

Every time my brother finishes work, he leaves a message, so it doesn’t take too long since I’ve prepared it right on time.

My greatest happiness is when my brother eats my food and enjoys it.

So, I can wait.