episode_0117

Yu Arin had changed since meeting Hyung.

Whether it was due to Director Lee Chansong being caught up in a disciplinary committee, or the part-timers being exempted from night shifts, things had returned to their original schedule.

Or maybe it was because I knew that I was the youngest son of the chairman of Gold One Corporation.

“No, that’s not it.”

Instead of inheriting anything separately, I gave up everything and came outside, even receiving sarcastic applause in the meantime.

What was it?

While Gold One employees drove foreign cars, Kim Woojin was walking around on foot.

Being teased and ridiculed was really annoying, so I retaliated with a sharp remark, leading to a confrontation and my current exit.

It wasn’t time to leave work.

It was a break, and instead of staying still, I was on my way to meet Seo Yerin after a long time.

“There’s also the matter with Director Lee Chansong this time.”

Even though we worked together, Yu Arin never noticed me. In that sense, I thought of asking Seo Yerin once.

“It’s strange when he’s sending pictures of the kid and renovating.”

I was worried because the frequency of sending pictures had increased too much recently.

It seemed to indicate that he was under stress.

Especially as an attractive part-timer at the Gold One bakery, constantly circulating photos on social media, he must be attracting attention every day.

“I should probably tell him to pull out the roots this time.”

Since Big Brother is still at the hotel, I could use this as a chance.

At first, it seemed like asking for help, but upon reflection, I realized I was actually helping Big Brother.

Helping those who are not in their right mind at work.

“I don’t really want to do good deeds, Big Brother.”

Upon arriving at Daehandan, Seo Yerin was already noticeable. Dressed in the attire of Daehandan—a white shirt, brown apron, and a bread hat—she exuded a charm that made everyone, regardless of gender, take a second look.

“Definitely.”

Thinking her face alone was truly national treasure-level, I tried to enter the bakery.

“Hey, what’s up with that?”

Seo Yerin, who was working right away without hesitation. Given Gold One’s nature as a casino, she looked like the kind of customer who frequented the place.

The goblin-shaped tattoo creeping up her neck created a sense of intimidation for onlookers.

While other part-timers were intimidated by the gangster-like customer, they couldn’t intervene properly.

“…I just want to go.”

If it were a part-timer or an employee, they would probably take out the vice-president card and ask them to leave, but over there, they were customers.

Moreover, they seemed to belong to some organization with a really tacky name like “Bulbangmangipa.”

Although I didn’t want to be seen by Seo Yerin, who was vigilant, I couldn’t stay still when memories of the past when she was tormented by seniors resurfaced.

Struggling against gangsters, how could Seo Yerin overcome them herself?

I was about to intervene to buy time to call the hotel guards, but…

“Don’t touch me, sir.”

Despite her bright smile, the cozy atmosphere of the bakery changed with the prickly tone.

“What?”

The gangster was holding Seo Yerin’s wrist. Upon seeing that, she pointed to the CCTV in the bakery with her other hand.

“This is all being recorded. Sir, please don’t act recklessly.”

“You’re gonna pay for this with your face, right? You’re just a pathetic woman wandering around everywhere…!”

This is insane.

No matter how much of a gangster he was and how uneducated he might have been, I wondered why he would say such a thing.

But then…

Swiftly, Seo Yerin raised her finger to silence him. I had never seen her curse before, so I involuntarily opened my mouth in surprise.

The gangster, brimming with confidence, was about to hit Seo Yerin immediately, but…

“I’ve called security!”

Guards suddenly rushed in.

Something about this situation seems familiar; it looks like there have been several incidents related to Seo Yerin.

“Teacher, you shouldn’t act like this here.”

“I’m a customer! Is it right to swear at a customer? Huh? Is it? Do you think your business will run like this? Do you know how much I’ve spent here?”

Boldly claiming to have gambled a lot of money at the casino. As the thug being dragged away by the guards, he absentmindedly watches with a blank stare.

“Oh? Woojina!”

Contrary to the chilly atmosphere just now, Seo Yerin approaches me with a bright smile.

“What’s up? Did you come to buy bread? Or did you come to see me?”

“…I did come to see you.”

Feeling the gaze, I awkwardly glance towards the part-timers, who are all looking surprised in our direction.

Considering the nature of the conversation here, I ponder on what to do.

“Sorry, can I take a short break and come back?”

Surprisingly, Seo Yerin quickly asked the other part-timers for help, different from her usual self. Since something like that just happened, no one would gossip about Seo Yerin taking a break.

In the end, we went outside and sat on a nearby bench.

I pulled out a cola from the vending machine and handed it over. The guy grinned and gulped it down.

Then he said, “I only drink Zero!”

“Why not finish it…”

“You need to manage it while drinking Zero. Next time, get me a Zero.”

He’s managing his intake too.

Well, that kind of appearance probably doesn’t come easily.

“What did you want to say?”

“Hmm.”

I did have something to say originally.

But seeing Seo Yerin just now, it slipped my mind. She handles thugs skillfully on her own, so when faced with harassment, she immediately confronts them, a stark contrast from before.

So, I changed the subject.

“You’ve changed a bit, haven’t you? You couldn’t even speak properly in similar situations before.”

Praising her, Seo Yerin raised her thumb in response.

“The trend nowadays is for the protagonist to do things on their own.”

“Watch some anime.”

“Heh, that too. You can’t rely on someone to protect you forever.”

“…”

Perhaps due to hearing unexpected words, I found myself staring intently at Seo Yerin, who looked proud without realizing it.

“So, I wanted to become someone who doesn’t worry about you. Yeah, I wanted to be like that, so I gathered the courage.”

Even when she raised her thumb earlier and now slightly trembles her shoulders, she seemed unaware of it.

Although I said those words, ultimately, fear is naturally still fear.

It seems she’s gotten better at pretending and speaking up against things she doesn’t like.

“Take care.”

Patting her shoulder, I offered my own form of comfort. Seo Yerin smiled slyly and finished the remaining cola.

Comfort provided, I moved my hand from her shoulder to grab both sides of her face.

Her lips protruded as she looked at me with a puzzled expression, to which I responded irritably.

“I told you to stop sending me pictures.”

“Hehehe! Are you struggling because it’s embarrassing?”

This girl.

“Sigh, stop sending them. Got it? You don’t seem to be stressed these days, so why?”

As I let go and sighed, Seo Yerin caressed her soft cheek with both hands and replied.

“Then let’s hang out today. How about that?”

“I don’t know why the conversation is going this way, but I don’t want to.”

There was also the story Big Brother told me yesterday, and I wasn’t in the mood to hang out alone with a girl right now.

“Oh, why! If we hang out, I definitely won’t send any pictures! How about that?”

“I’ll just block you if you do.”

Confidently stating this, Seo Yerin pursed her lips.

“Is this how we are?”

“What ‘we’ are you talking about?”

“It’s sexting, isn’t it?”

“…”

I have nothing to say.

“You take a virgin and then act like this?”

“For God’s sake, stop!”

Covering his mouth with my hand, I glanced around, thankfully finding no one nearby.

Previously, as if recalling past experiences, he quickly withdrew before the guy could lick and put on a sly smile.

“If you play with me, I’ll help you.”

What nonsense is this again?

“What are you saying? What do you need help with?”

Annoyed, I asked, and Seo Yerin, wearing a strange smile, leaned in close to my ear and whispered softly.

“Why aren’t you dating Isuna Arin? I’ll help you sort that out.”

“?! ”

Surprised myself, I looked at Seo Yerin, who still met my gaze with the same expression.

“Got it? I’ll send you a text, so you have to reply immediately, okay? Got it?”

“Sigh.”

“Or should I come pick you up when you finish work? That would be better.”

With a grin, Seo Yerin stood up from the bench. Seeing me exhausted, she clicked her tongue.

“Tsk!”

Was she trying to stuff my face directly into her chest?

“Eububuk?!”

Suddenly, my vision darkened, and the sensation of touching something soft made me involuntarily make a sound.

“Hehe! Tickles!”

Finding something amusing, Seo Yerin tightened her grip on my head with the hand wrapped around it, preventing me from escaping.

Since she seemed unwilling to let go, I had to find a way out myself, which meant touching Seo Yerin’s chest.

It was an awkward situation for anyone.

Without hesitation, I grabbed Seo Yerin’s chest with both hands and pushed myself away.

“Phew!”

As I escaped, Seo Yerin adjusted her chest.

“You messed up my bra.”

So what?

“Then don’t do it.”

“Because you looked down, I tried to cheer you up. How about it? Feeling better now?”

“…Damn.”

Apart from feeling like my lower body was going to explode, I didn’t like that I felt better just from touching her slightly plump chest.

“Is this because of my bloodline?”

Seeing my older brother, who seemed to have been quite popular with girls, it might be due to him.

Or maybe it’s just that I, as a man, am naturally weak to a woman’s seduction.

“More importantly, how was it?”

“What do you mean? Your chest? Air it out a bit; it smells sweaty.”

I immediately received a smack.

“Besides that! Hasn’t it grown a bit?”

“Huh?”

“At this rate, can we do the cosplay I showed you last time?”

Cosplay with cow udders?

Looking blankly at her words, when I glanced at her chest, it did seem a bit larger than before.

“Did you stuff something in there?”

“What! I’ve been massaging them every day to make them grow!”

Okay, stop shaking them; it makes me want to touch them.

“Anyway, since I finish work at 5, you have to come pick me up, okay?”

As the break time was ending, Seo Yerin reminded me not to forget.

“Got it, you brat.”

I nodded with a sigh.

“See you later! Sexy!”

“….”

Is she really crazy?

As I stared blankly at her, Seo Yerin awkwardly scratched her cheek and explained.

“I heard that men express admiration like this, right? This is sexy, like this…”

“No, just go.”