episode_0025

“Oh… There was a place like this?”

I’ve heard the name before and know it well.

Honestly, if you don’t know, in Korea, you might be treated almost like a spy.

And it still includes an uncool logo.

“Hehe. Is it your first time here?”

“Yes!”

I’ve seen it pass by, but I’ve never been inside.

I bought my phone at a carrier store and bought home appliances online because there were many opinions.

“Oh… is that so.”

It was a fresh answer, but my brother was looking at me with a sad expression.

“Well. Want me to buy you a phone?”

“Yes, I’ll buy it! Choose what Jihye likes!”

“Ah… Unnie. You bought me one last time, and I feel sorry for just receiving it…”

When I carefully collected the receipts hidden in my clothes last time, an unbelievable price of 160 came out.

Even though I didn’t like it, I couldn’t completely reject it.

Someone might say I’m obsessed with money, but with this amount, it could be someone’s monthly salary.

“It’s okay!”

Unnie took out a card from her phone case.

“This is dad’s card!”

“That’s even worse!”

Why do sisters have the same idea?

“It’s okay~ If Dad sees Jihye, he’ll naturally think he should buy it, right?”

When did it become natural to willingly buy a phone for someone else’s daughter?

Come to think of it, Suhyun unnie just envied it and didn’t even ask about the price.

“Um… then choose the cheapest one for me. You know, the flip phone that grandpas use.”

“Um… got it. The flip one, right?”

“Yes yes yes. Please.”

Even though Unnie was jokingly smiling, Hyung was suspicious, but I decided to trust them for now.

I’m not very interested in electronic devices, especially phones.

Both of us are surrounded by various electronic devices, and Hyung trusts us because our family has handled the carrier fees cheaply.

Although they may seem playful, they earn money and never joke about important matters.

“So. How is it?”

“…It seems small… huh?”

The phone that was a small square shape unfolded.

“This is the folding phone you wanted. How is it?”

“This… looks a bit expensive, though…?”

“But it folds, right?”

Even the space where buttons should be filled seamlessly with the screen, and even the background moves.

“Ah, no. This won’t do! This is extremely expensive!”

“But you bought it, right? It’s the phone that grandpas like, right?”

“Jihye, this is my gift… I won’t accept it…?”

“Ah… that’s… um…”

No matter how you look at it, this isn’t the phone I wanted.

I was clearly looking for a cheap, lightweight phone that can make calls.

“…Thank you.”

When it suddenly landed in my hand, I couldn’t find any words to say.

Forcing a gift on me. It’s burdensome.

“I’ve transferred all the data. Except for getting used to it, there shouldn’t be anything uncomfortable.”

“Yeah… thank you.”

“So, what about me…?”

What about me. What does that mean?

Am I a major key or a minor key in that song?… I know.

…I already know, but I just don’t want to say it.

Don’t hit me with money.

“Yeah! Thank you so much, you rascal!”

“Great!”

It’s the first time I’ve been angry after receiving a gift.

What’s wrong with giving something ordinary?

“Oh. Jihye. This is a freebie. Take it and try using it.”

“Oh… what’s this again…”

“A watch and earphones!”

“Oh…”

It doesn’t look expensive, so it doesn’t seem like a freebie.

“…Thank you. Unnie.”

I expressed my gratitude by pressing it tightly.

“Hmm… I like it so much. I wonder how they’ll react if I buy this house…”

“Eek….”

I felt a slight shiver.

It’s not good to spend money so recklessly.

“Thank you for today.”

“Oh~ If anything happens next time, make sure to call me. I’ll wake Ji Hyuk up and rush over.”

“Uh, even if it’s just words, thank you.”

“It’s not just words.”

When Unni looked at Hyung, he subtly turned his head.

Continuing to hold onto me, big brother.

“Anyway… Thank you so much, Unni.”

“I’m even more thankful. Come here, let’s hug one last time.”

“Yes, anytime.”

This time, Unni seemed to want to feel properly, so she even took off her padding.

I followed suit.

“Hmm… to have a younger sister like this… Ji Hyuk, don’t bully your sister, okay?”

“Understood, Madam.”

“Madam is scary… Ah, it’s so nice…”

If I can repay with a hug, I’ll do it as much as needed.

“(Thank you so much, Unni.)”

“Even if you love me, please…!”

“Okay. (I love you.)”

Unni seems willing to die happily.

With an expression as if all her lifelong wishes had been fulfilled, she let go of me.

“Thank you!”

“Thank you too, Oppa. You won’t have to give me money when I get married later.”

“Huh… What?”

“Anyway, thank you, I’m leaving!?”

“Hey. Hey! What’s that supposed to mean—”

Closing the car door, I hurriedly walked up to my house.

“Phew… Home is indeed comfortable.”

I raised the room temperature and checked the time on my phone.

It’s just before lunchtime.

“Hehe.”

[Hello?]

“Oppa~”

[Oh~ Jihye~]

“Hehehe I love you~”

A phone call during the late lunch break always makes my heart flutter.

After waking up early in the morning to see off Oppa, I feel a bit lonely.

If I keep myself busy to forget about loneliness, time passes quickly until the end of work.

That’s lunchtime.

The loneliest time.

So these days, I keep making phone calls.

Timing them perfectly for Oppa’s mealtime.

[Ah… Jihye, you’re so sweet…]

“Hey! That’s not good, you know!?”

[No… Jihye is just too cute…]

“Ugh… Oppa, seriously…”

A short phone call during lunch gives me strength until the afternoon.

Just a touch from him at night helps me endure until the afternoon.

It’s all because of Oppa.

Men relieve stress, and I get relief. It’s nothing but wonderful.

Maybe it’s Oppa who should be feeling frustrated, not me.

“Okay. Oppa, I’m thinking of saving money and making a lunchbox… What do you think?”

[Um… Won’t that be very tiring for Jihye?]

“It’s okay. It’s actually more enjoyable to imagine you eating, Oppa.”

By saving money and boosting Oppa’s energy, there’s no other way to overpower him.

Including eel… putting too much might raise suspicions.

Since eels are said to be full of aphrodisiacs, adding pork should do the trick.

If I make sure he eats vitamins…

“Hehehe.”

[Jihye?]

“Oh.”

I forgot about the call.

“Oh, what are you having for lunch, Oppa?”

[Well… Honestly, the lunchbox is really fine. There’s a cafeteria at work, and they serve delicious food. Oh, the one made by Jihye is even tastier!]

“Uh… really?”

The plan has changed.

Should I grind magnesium or zinc into the tonkatsu?

[Yeah yeah. It’s really fine. I can’t ask for more than what you already do for me every day. I’m grateful every day.]

Then maybe I should give him a morning kiss or something.

“Got it…”

[Oh~ Work hard~]

“You too, Oppa.”

There’s no progress.

We’ve been sleeping together this week, but there’s been no progress.

Just hold me and kiss softly, not a deep kiss.

End.

We’re not kids, really, right?

Is it because of appearance?

Should I have pressed my chest closer when sleeping?

No. She’s pretty enough.

Her chest is big enough to bounce things off if they fall on it.

“Sigh….”

I must have some charm.

I doubt that I’m the kind of woman who only falls for women.

Maybe the problem lies with me. I’ve thought about that.

“Phew….”

Incredible.

I woke up feeling something touch below and almost screamed, thinking it was a snake.

The man’s role is quite possible.

I felt every vein, a subtly seductive scent pulling me in, and suddenly found myself face to face, almost the same size as my face.

“Wow….”

Even when spreading out my fingers, it’s still bigger.

Underneath, it’s hard to estimate the size boldly.

On a small phone screen, hidden by pants, the size becomes even more unpredictable.

Surely, without a condom, pregnancy would happen immediately.

“You fool. Can’t you even give me food…?”

With such a majestic thing, why am I unable to approach?

Surely, as a man, there must be a way to handle this.

“Ugh. Time has already passed.”

What should I do with thoughts that cannot come true?

I haven’t even done the laundry.

I put away the clothes again and started what needed to be done.

“…Sigh.”

Taking a deep breath, I plan to continue carrying this burden soon.

*

“Now a girlfriend?”

“……”

“Have you finally changed your mind?”

“Girlfriend… Yes.”

I lost my words again.

From vehement denial to now accepting.

“Do you have a picture?”

“Oh.”

“Aww. That’s disappointing~”

“Are you hiding your girlfriend now?”

“Oh… I really don’t have one.”

I should aim to understand and get along with her.

Using work as an excuse, being together at this moment seems nice.

Since we haven’t celebrated birthdays, taken memorable photos, or gone out anywhere.

“Ah… Take some vacation. Where should we go so that your girlfriend can become your wife.”

“…Yes. You’re right.”

It seems like she’s trying hard to touch me as if she wants to become a wife.

But it’s true.

It’s been a long time since I took a vacation, and since then, I’ve been dating Ji-hye, spending time with her has become as important as working with my team.

“Let me know in advance when you take your vacation~”

“Okay.”

Somehow, I kept feeling like I was constantly receiving relationship counseling.

“Phew….”

Ji-hye is the most precious person to me.

Despite the short time, I fell deeply in love with her.

Someone named Ji-u gave me hope, and Ji-hye, my girlfriend now, brings me happiness.

These emotions are new to me.

But this sweetness, like chocolate, feels like it will melt away and disappear, making me scared.

It feels fragile like a candle that could go out at any moment, making me fearful.

I never want to forget this newfound happiness.

I’ll give back as much as I receive.

It might sound scary, but all I have to give to Ji-hye is love.

All I received was love.