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Episode 69: Advice

“Phew.. I’m tired, Sariya. Are you feeling the same?”

“Woof woof!”

Running around the village on a moonlit night, trying to catch and stack the pebbles spat out by Sari made my whole body ache.

Even though it was tough for me, I was worried that Sari might be struggling, but her energetic response indicated she was still full of life.

Well.. she was a firecracker after all.

Hmm.. I thought it would end quickly because the village was small, but even though it was small, it was a community.

The sky was already brightening, and the sun was slowly rising in the distance.

‘Time really flies…’

We hadn’t slept and had been wandering around, but we still had one last task left, so we were heading back to our old mountain house where we used to live.

We decided to stay at Gil Yong-aje’s house for a while, so there were many things we needed to bring from home.

That tiger had messed up the house, and it was too dangerous to continue living there, so it was an unavoidable choice.

Money, grindstone, axe were obvious, and we also had to bring clothes, thread requested by Hee-sun, and a belt, all loaded onto the carrier….

Since we couldn’t use the grindstone there, we also had to bring daily life tools like toiletries that we had previously pulled out.

As I pondered, the house drew closer.

It was already a humble abode, but… seeing its pitiful, broken appearance made my heart ache.

The years spent here passed by like a flickering lantern.

It had been a home that had been with me for a long time.

Approaching slowly, I swept the severely weathered mud walls once.

The house, with gold streaks and leaning pillars, seemed like it would collapse in an instant and could no longer be revived.

“Thank you. For being with me until now.”

I don’t know if the house can hear me, but I bid farewell.

It felt like a melancholic parting.

I was able to be happy all this time because of this humble space.

Memories with my parents were embedded within.

I look around the house.

The platform I built, the pretty tree planted by Sari and decorated together…

This scenery had changed slightly from when I lived with my parents.

Although it hadn’t been long, memories were also planted there.

Tears threatened to fall.

For now, I must leave, but someday I will return and create new memories here.

I silently make a promise to myself.

“Woof woof!”

Sari, who had returned, happily frolicked in the yard.

Seeing her adorable figure, my slightly heavy heart lightened.

“Sariya! Play over there. I have some things to pack!”

Should I start by packing the items in the kitchen?

The precious and heavy items should be placed at the bottom.

I wrapped up everything that needed to be hidden in a large cloth and placed it on the carrier.

Oh! That’s right. I must keep my promise.

I briefly unpacked the bundle and extracted pine root nutrient from the grindstone.

Gently stroking the small tree that seemed surprised by the sudden move, I evenly spread the nutrient to help it grow well.

Next is… I need to pack clothes and blankets from the room.

After neatly folding the bundle, I turn back towards the front of the room.

Creak creak click clack.

The door, which seemed tilted and misaligned, wouldn’t open easily.

“Phew… This is quite a mess.”

As soon as I opened the door, a sigh escaped involuntarily.

The ceiling seemed like it would collapse at any moment, clothes and blankets scattered everywhere…

Moreover, due to the traces of Hee-sun and our first night remaining intact, I felt a bit embarrassed, so I quickly gathered them up and put them in a corner.

‘I should burn these in the fireplace before leaving.’

Sorting what to take and what to discard…

“Woof woof!”

Scratching at the door outside, Sari asks to be let in.

“Sariya, why are you outside? Have you been playing this whole time?”

As soon as I opened the door, our cute little dog rushed in.

“Woof woof!”

Sari came running over, wagging her tail excitedly, asking to be petted on her bottom.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

“Yaaah…”

What a cute child.

Sitting in the room, distinguishing between what to take and what to discard with the left hand, while patting Sari’s buttocks with the right hand.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

Thud!

“Huh!”

Tap! Tap! Tap!

“Hmm..? What’s this feeling in my right hand…?”

It was definitely a fluffy feeling… but it strangely changed to a resilient sensation…?

“Heh..! Hm.. Huh…”

What is this strange moaning sound again…?

Suddenly, became too afraid to turn my head.

It felt like the chill and trembling when Mom visited on the day of failing an exam?

Creak creak.

Although my head didn’t turn smoothly as if it had melted, I forced it to turn.

“…!!”

A slightly blushing expression on the expressionless face, ash-colored hair flowing elegantly to the side.

The unique expressionless ash-colored pupils were staring straight at me.

“Sari, come here for a moment,”

Her sister called as she was about to leave with her owner.

Sari wagged her tail and approached, nestling into her sister’s soft and warm embrace.

A pleasant, cozy feeling…

Is that why the owner likes this soft spot so much? She always stares at it…

Poke poke

She playfully pokes the nicely raised soft hill with her front paw.

She thinks her human form is quite large, but… her sister is still her sister, after all…?

Lost in the soft feeling, she continues to press and press unknowingly, until her sister whispers softly in her ear.

“This is a good opportunity, you know?”

“Yaa.. Yeng?”

What are you talking about, sis?

“Our family, we should love and cherish each other now… Sari, I love you because you’re my sibling.”

“Yeng!”

Touched by her sister’s words, Sari’s heart warmed.

I also love having you as my sister!

“Our husband is very naive, you know? Hehe… I’ve really paved the way hard, you know? Our Sari just needs to tempt him a little as I taught!”

“Yaa.. Yeng?!”

At the word “tempt,” Sari perks up her ears seriously, starting to focus on her sister’s words.

As she describes how frustrating their owner is, they laugh together, and as they share great advice, her eyes widen unknowingly, nodding her head…

Thus, with her sister’s unwavering support, Sari set off with determined eyes.

After finishing everything and arriving home…

“Yeng! Yayayeng!”

Running around the yard, Sari leaps and bounds!

She couldn’t help it! She’s so nervous trying to do as her sister advised!

No matter how much she tries to calm her trembling heart by running until she’s out of breath, her pounding heart shows no signs of calming down.

If she were in human form instead of a dog, her face would be bright red!

Finally, the owner enters the room…

Instinctively, Sari realizes there’s no time like the present.

Calming her trembling heart, she approaches the door and scratches it, calling out to the owner.

Scratch scratch!

The door opens.

Quickly slipping in, she nudges her owner with her buttocks…!

“Yeng yeng!”

Approaching, she asks to be patted.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

“Yayayeng…”

Ah… the touch of the owner… feels good…

Unknowingly getting lost in the touch…

Hot! This isn’t the time to enjoy this! First, as her sister said…!

Thud!

Transforming Sari.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

“Huh!”

Th-this…! It feels different from when she was a puppy… Oh… it’s embarrassing…

The hand that was suddenly patting her buttocks stops.

Turning her head slightly, Sari meets her owner’s eyes.

The owner’s bewildered gaze rolling around, the firm hand stuck to her buttocks.

She always thought her owner was cool, but… now she felt he was kind of cute.

Oh! What did her sister tell her to say at this moment…?

“You… you touched me irresponsibly, sir…!”

“Uh… uh…? Sari? Is there some misunderstanding…?”

Embarrassed, the owner quickly removes his hand from her buttocks and waves his hands.

Alright! Push through at times like this!

“So you’re not taking responsibility…? We talked about living together for a lifetime…?”

“Uh.. well.. we will live together for a lifetime…”

“Then I can’t even get married and we have to live together as three…?”

The master’s face suddenly becomes serious at my words.

Sari feels that something is wrong in the master’s face, which has suddenly furrowed his brow and fallen into thought.

“Unnie.. I’m worried… Did I make a mistake?”

“I will live with you for a lifetime.. Unnie also said let’s live together for a lifetime….”

“……”

A voice filled with anxiety that fears a possible rejection might pop out, as the master continues to remain silent, causing great unease.

Sari tries to calm her trembling heart by recalling the advice her sister gave her.

“Sari! They say the master is very possessive. At that time, I will marry someone else! If you say that, everything will work out fine!”

Please.. I hope what my sister said is right..!

“So.. should I marry someone else..?”

The master’s eyes suddenly widen frighteningly.

Startled by the sharp gaze she receives for the first time, Sari bows her head as if shrinking.

“Oh.. no.. Sari…”

The master, seeing my reaction, quickly tries to reassure me.

Does the master really dislike me? Sari, trying to calm her startled mind, hesitates for a moment.

But why is the master reassuring me now…?

…Ah! The reason the master is reassuring me now must be because the master doesn’t want me to marry someone else! My sister was right after all..! Thank you, sister…!

Gradually, her anxiety subsides, and confidence begins to rise within her.

Stealthily…

Approaching the master like a human but crawling like a dog, Sari moves closer.

“……”

The master’s eyes widen in surprise. His breath grows rough…

“I… want to live with you and Unnie for the rest of my life…. If you accept me, that can happen….”

Sari looks directly into the master’s face, which seems lost in thought.

Her reddened face reflects in the black pupils.

“Do you… dislike me…? I like you, Master….”

The master’s lips seem to hesitate, as if about to speak or not.

If only he would accept me quickly….

“If you don’t accept me, I’ll… run away somewhere else… I’ll marry someone else anyway… Is that okay?”

Hesitation fills the air…

Those hesitant lips were too frustrating.

Nevertheless, she patiently waits for a response.

“…I don’t want to.”

Snap!

Sari’s sensitive ears finally catch the faint voice of her master answering.

“I didn’t hear you… Could you speak louder…?”

“…I said no.. I don’t want you to marry someone else… Ugh!”

With a thud, Sari presses her lips against the master’s, almost as if she were forcing her lips onto his.

As elated as she was by the master’s response, she couldn’t help but press her lips against his, unable to contain her joy.

Even in their awkward kiss that seemed forced, she gently intertwines her tongue with her master’s.

Just the fact that her master accepted her kiss made this moment satisfying for Sari.

Chuweup… Just like when we did it last time, my heart was pounding… This feels good….

With a soft sound, their faces finally part.

Sari’s lips part.

“Now.. do I have to take responsibility properly? Since I prevented you from marrying someone else… I.. can’t marry anyone else but you.. understood?”

A slow nod in response to the question.

Overwhelmed with joy, Sari embraces the master as if covering him and nestles into his broad chest.