episode_0092

“Aeil, what are you doing?”

As I finished my online shopping, I immediately answered the phone. When I replied that I wasn’t doing much, Lager suggested meeting up for lunch as if he had been waiting.

“Come out to the restaurant for lunch later. Let’s eat together.”

“Oh… should I?”

“They provide meals, so there’s no need to eat alone at home. We can have dinner together later, and how about having lunch at the restaurant?”

Of course, I welcomed the idea.

Well, however…

“You can come to my place.”

“Huh? Me?”

“Yeah. Do you have anything you want to eat?”

Honestly, I didn’t have anything in mind.

Now that I’ve transitioned from a Tier Brown to a full-time housewife, I intend to do what I need to do in my position.

“Well, I don’t really have anything specific in mind.”

“Don’t say that, think of something.”

“Um… for now, let’s have lunch together outside today, and you can make something delicious for dinner. I’ll let you know what I want to eat.”

“Alright, then.”

It’s a shame that I couldn’t practice for lunch in advance if I had known. Oh well.

…And so, the dilemma of choosing clothes began again.

It was easier when I only wore uniforms. At least I didn’t have to worry about what to wear. But now that I’m not a student anymore, just deciding what to wear from head to toe to go out is a dilemma.

In fact, despite my dilemma, all I had for going out were knits and mini skirts. And even the mini skirt was only one, so practically, all I had to do was choose a knit, but depending on how I combine them, the feeling changes, so it’s quite agonizing from the perspective of the wearer.

So, in the end, I chose a dark green knit. And of course, the bottom was a mini skirt.

After choosing my outfit, I stood at the entrance ready to leave the house in time for lunch.

Come to think of it, I only have one pair of shoes.

Next time I go out, I’ll have to buy a few skirts and a couple of pairs of shoes.

Certainly, it’s a bit of a strange feeling, but skirts are definitely more comfortable than pants.

*

Since Lager went to Yeongchang, we rarely used the Academy restaurant, so this restaurant we visited after almost a month felt quite unfamiliar.

“Oh, Aeil! Over here!”

“Chloe! Here!”

“Geez, hurry up.”

The three people waiting at the entrance of the restaurant gestured to me, urging me on. I thought I had come out leisurely, but it seemed that the morning classes at the Academy ended a bit early.

“Sorry for making you wait long.”

“What’s with this much? We…”

“If you know, buy us coffee later, okay?”

“Oh! I want a double espresso smoothie!”

With a scary speed, Lager, Lina, and Yujoo poured out their words one after another.

“But, I spent too much money preparing for the furniture and appliances this time, so my wallet is a bit tight…”

“Oh, come on. It’s all a joke, right?”

“That’s just a joke. No convenience store cup coffee. It’s a cafe with a muscular boss. Got it?”

“Wow! I really wanted to try the strawberry smoothie there!”

“Yujoo Taylor. Calm down. I know you like strawberries, but the hardest drink to recommend at our Academy’s cafe is the strawberry smoothie.”

“Oh, really?!”

They’re already deciding on the menu without even being asked to treat.

“Hey, let’s go in quickly. I’m hungry!”

To prevent any more nonsense, I pushed Lina and Yujoo towards the restaurant.

Lager came to my side with a smile, trying to take out his card to pay, but I declined.

“It’s fine. I still have enough money for that.”

“What a shame. I was going to let you use your husband’s chance.”

“Husband? What are you talking about? Did you forget about your roommate?”

“Oh, you’re picky.”

Ignoring Lager’s pouting, I walked into the restaurant.

Today’s menu was seolleongtang. The milky and rich broth, filled with generous chunks of meat and noodles, was served in a hot pot, making my mouth water involuntarily.

It would be disrespectful to compare it to the canned pork bone soup I had in the military. The thick broth, clearly simmered for a long time, with scallions floating on top, was truly a masterpiece.

It was the perfect dish for warming up in the cold winter.

“I’ll enjoy this!”

We cheerfully shouted “Let’s start eating!” like kindergarteners and picked up our spoons together.

“But, Ale. How was your first night?”

Pfft.

I lost my first sip of broth to Lena’s nosy question.

Cancel the comparison to kindergarteners. It’s a sin to mention kindergarteners in front of the gods of umami and juiciness.

Fortunately, Lager intervened with a frown.

“Why are you curious about that?”

“I am curious! A newlywed couple finally got married and had their first night together. Don’t they need to share their post-wedding stories?”

“Why do I have to share that with you?”

“Oh~ But you did have some, didn’t you!”

With Lager’s words, Lena and Yooju turned to me with mischievous looks, aiming their arrows of attack at me.

“So, Chloe, how was it to have your tail caught for the first time?”

“Why do you want me to say? Caught my tail, then what? Swish swish, swish swish, and then what? What else? That’s it?”

“Tickled from above?”

“Yes, that’s it! Kya, our Yooju Taylor. You’re a quick learner!”

These crazy girls.

“Hey, those comments could be considered sexual harassment, and if I wanted, I could make you taste the spicy and savory taste of punishment, so what do you think?”

“Even if I go to Yeongchang tomorrow, I’ll still throw in a dirty joke.”

“Honestly, Chloe, if I were married, I would have asked how ‘The Japfel’ was, right? Isn’t that right?”

No way. What do you take me for?

And what is ‘The Japfel’? Do you mean I caught a stammering tail?

This crazy. You’re not a woman. You’re a female. A female with a tail, who just gave birth and then fell into true female degradation.

At that moment, Lager, looking uncomfortable, set down his spoon and spoke up.

“We slept separately.”

“What? Really?”

“Lager Godin, does that mean… nothing happened at all?”

“He kept tossing and turning and went outside to sleep. I guess he couldn’t sleep.”

The two of them, mouths agape in shock, seemed to be witnessing a special effect of a collapsing cliff behind them.

“No matter how close we are, it’s a bit much to talk about that. It’s fine if it’s just us girls, but with me here, how embarrassing would it be for him?”

“Don’t be so self-righteous. You too…”

…were about to say more, but Lena quickly shut her mouth.

Oh, why are these girls spewing such vulgar and crazy remarks?

They must have thought they were among TS people.

Lager, who didn’t know Lena’s true identity, looked at her with a slightly puzzled expression.

Lena avoided his gaze awkwardly, but Lager, seemingly unaware of her discomfort, picked up his spoon again.

“If you know, save those conversations for when I’m not around.”

“Yeah, sorry. I got a bit carried away.”

After tidying up the conversation and trying to focus on the meal again…

“Just in case, you never know.”

“I might not be satisfied, so I might be too embarrassed to talk about it in front of me.”

With a bone-chilling remark, the two of them cheered as if to say, “Oh~!” But I turned pale, bowed my head deeply, and avoided Lager’s gaze.

‘…You know?’

“Are you saying that you don’t remember anything because you were drunk?”

As I lay on the bed, my face flushed with embarrassment at the vivid memory of stumbling around with a beer bottle in hand, I hastily finished my meal without even realizing if I was swallowing or drinking.

Then, like a fugitive, I hurried back home.

I didn’t care if the beer was going to be smoked or not, I just needed to get away.

Entering the apartment as if being chased, I quickly opened and closed the door, only feeling relieved when I heard the sound of the door lock.

“Haah, haah….”

I sat there catching my breath, staring at the ceiling.

So.

So much.

I was so ashamed to the point of madness.

How did Lager feel when he grabbed my wrist as I was sneaking down?

When he pushed me out?

Did my hand accidentally end up in a sensitive place while I was asleep on the couch or in the sleeping bag?

Crazy, this perverted woman.

I’m really losing it. Why couldn’t I control myself and ended up in this embarrassing situation!

“Aaahh!!”

I regretted it, tearing my hair out, but it was too late.

Lager caught me masturbating.

Succumbing to the pleasure of being a woman, as a man, and committing such an act.

Of all people, I got caught by the girl.

Insane.

Oh, insane.

…I want to die.

As I self-loathed, time mercilessly passed by.

As the sun was setting, Lager stood outside the front door and entered the passcode for the door lock.

Click, click, click.

Clunk.

Ring ring.

The sound of the door opening echoed loudly in the silent house.

Thump thump.

Lager took off his shoes and entered the living room, casually throwing his jacket on the sofa as he approached me.

“What were you doing that you didn’t even turn on the lights?”

“Oh, just… I had something on my mind.”

“What were you thinking about?”

“Well, I… um…”

Lager didn’t wait for me to finish and went to wash his hands in the bathroom.

Without turning on the lights, he entered the dressing room, throwing off his clothes one by one as he spoke.

“What do you want for dinner?”

“Oh… sorry. I should have asked you first.”

“It’s okay. I was busy too, so I couldn’t contact you.”

Rustle.

I involuntarily swallowed my saliva upon hearing the sound of bare skin.

Lager walked back out from the dressing room.

Lager, wearing a shirt-like nightgown with none of the buttons fastened.

Even in the darkness, the line of his ribs leading from his lower abdomen to his hips was clear.

Due to his tall stature, Lager looked down at me in the darkness.

For some reason, I found it difficult to meet his gaze and instinctively stepped back, crossing my arms over my chest.

“Ale.”

Lager smiled mischievously.

“I have a craving.”