Chapter Index

    “Oh, my legs still hurt.”

    A stopped vehicle.

    From the middle, Choi Yi-seo was able to come comfortably because the kids were separated, but the shock still remains.

    While I was rubbing my knees, Seo Erin and Yoo Ah-rin were snickering in the backseat.

    “Do some exercise.”

    “If you can’t even handle that, what are you going to do?”

    “What a bunch of shameless bitches.”

    Look at them making this happen and then saying it’s my fault.

    I know you talked about something with Yoonji yesterday and you’re nervous because of that, but I wonder what you talked about that made the kids act that way.

    ‘Well, I don’t think you’d do that while shopping.’

    As Han Kang and Chan Woo said last time, wouldn’t your mood improve if you go shopping?

    Because once people start spending money or consuming something, they become satisfied.

    “Let’s go, we’re all here.”

    As I was opening the door and going out, the two people in the back seat grabbed the shoulder of Choi Yi-seo, who was sitting next to me.

    “What, what is it.”

    When the flustered Choi Yi-seo asks why, the two people, now wearing sunglasses and hats, start complaining.

    “Why didn’t you come dressed like this?”

    “Choi Yi-seo, is the dress code very different from the appointment?”

    “Haa, what’s the dress code? I told you guys, you’re overdoing it.”

    Honestly, I agree with Choi Yi-seo.

    Well, it’s not like everyone knows me just because I appeared on TV.

    No, to begin with, my name and face were never shown on the broadcast. I was just known as the youngest son of Woojoo Group.

    Besides, it’s late and we’ll probably be the only ones in the VIP lounge, so I don’t think it’ll really matter.

    “No! This guy has to change just like us!”

    “Where did you come from, acting all pretty by yourself?”

    “You guys are weird-!”

    Hands extending from behind instantly cover Choi Yi-seo. Choi Yi-seo’s final scream, as she is dragged to the back seat, rings out.

    “Gyah! What, what are you doing! Why are you taking it off?!”

    “Come here! I knew this would happen, so I brought another set in my bag!”

    “Is this what it felt like for Kim Woo-jin to strip Choi Yi-seo? It’s unexpectedly exciting!”

    As Choi Yi-seo’s clothes began to ripple out from the backseat, I quietly closed the door.

    The knight was already out of the vehicle and reporting on the phone when he arrived.

    Time passed like that.

    Knock knock.

    The door opened and a trio of thieves came out, wearing sunglasses, hats, and even masks in the middle of the night.

    “Whew, it felt like punishing a bitch.”

    Seo Ye-rin looks proud and satisfied.

    “I felt like Kim Woojin.”

    Yoo Ah-rin said that she felt like she was becoming herself while taking off her clothes.

    “See… … .”

    Choi Yi-seo’s shoulders are drooping as she cries. Choi Yi-seo’s clothes are the worst, she looks like an old man wearing hiking clothes.

    “I think you guys came here to steal stuff.”

    Don’t they look like they came to rob a department store at night?

    Well, anyway, now that I’m ready, I go into the department store with the trio of thieves.

    It wasn’t closing time yet, so there were quite a few people there, but people kept secretly looking this way.

    “Look, bar. People don’t really notice it.”

    Isn’t that Seo Ye-rin laughing and saying something inside her mask?

    ‘Well, Seo Ye-rin usually gets more attention than this.’

    Because he has such outstanding looks, he tends to monopolize people’s attention wherever he goes.

    Sunglasses, a mask, and a hat are noticeable, but people just ignore them, so it’s probably less noticeable than usual.

    Arrived at the VIP lounge, receiving a lot of attention from people.

    Although it was smaller than other stores, the interior and the furniture and props used in it gave off a luxurious atmosphere.

    It feels like you’ve poured a lot of money into it, and it makes the customer feel like a special person.

    ‘How did you rent a place like this?’

    It would be hard to rent a place like this even if you paid money.

    Even if he is your older brother or father, it will be difficult.

    ‘Who do you have connections with?’

    I had a slight doubt, but my gaze was drawn to the staff who came out to greet us.

    “Hello.”

    Employees bow their heads and greet you politely.

    Perhaps because they are dedicated staff for the VIP lounge, their appearances are outstanding and their greetings are elegant.

    “If necessary, one staff member will accompany you and provide product information-.”

    “No, no. It’s okay. We’ll just do it among ourselves.”

    “Yes, I understand. We hope you have a comfortable shopping experience. We also have refreshments and drinks prepared separately, so if you get tired of shopping, please let us know. Also, if you need anything else, please let us know and we will prepare it for you.”

    “Oh, yes. Thank you.”

    As I awkwardly passed the staff, Yu Ah-rin snuck up next to me and whispered.

    “Prone.”

    “Why?”

    “Don’t laugh at our clothes.”

    “… … That’s right.”

    If people dressed like this came into the VIP lounge, it wouldn’t be strange to get kicked out right away.

    Even if you had already received the report, you could call yourself a professional if you accepted it without changing your expression.

    “Hey, but don’t you have to spend a certain amount of money a month to get into a place like this?”

    “I guess so? Honestly, I don’t know how I borrowed it either.”

    “Does the chairman like us?”

    Yoo Ah-rin smiling while holding a flower stand.

    If it were normal, I would have said you were pretty.

    “I don’t feel anything special because I’m wearing sunglasses and a mask.”

    “Seeing.”

    “But can I shop separately in the lounge?”

    The doubt was quickly resolved.

    There was a separate store in the lounge, which was stocked with travel-related items, as if it had been prepared just for us.

    Starting with the obvious swimsuits, carriers, handbags, clothes, cosmetics, perfume, and accessories such as necklaces, rings, and sunglasses.

    I was actually taken aback by the setting where it seemed like everyone here knew where we were going.

    “The preparations are certain.”

    As I was scratching my cheek in disbelief, Yu Ah-rin blankly stared at me and then quickly turned her gaze towards me.

    “I love you, Woojin.”

    “Why do I feel so dirty?”

    Is this what love steeped in capitalism tastes like?

    “Kiya, you have a good boyfriend so you can enjoy this luxury!”

    Yoo Ah-rin runs quickly.

    And Seo Ye-rin follows behind.

    Finally, Choi Yi-seo glances at me and approaches me quietly.

    “Is this really okay?”

    “Why? Is it burdensome?”

    “Of course it’s burdensome.”

    “Okay, go buy some clothes and wear them. You look terrible right now.”

    “This, this is-!”

    Choi Yi-seo, who was about to make an excuse, sighs deeply and takes off her mask.

    “Haa, right. Since you prepared it for me.”

    After muttering something as if making an excuse to herself, Choi Yi-seo followed behind the two people.

    * * *

    “Hey, this is it. How about this?”

    “… … .”

    The lounge is wider than expected, and the shops inside are surprisingly large.

    Thanks to that, it tore naturally while I was shopping.

    Now I was being held by Yua Rin and was wearing various things on my body.

    “Write, this suits you? Wear it like this.”

    “Why are you choosing mine instead of yours?”

    When I first started, I thought I was choosing my own clothes.

    Yua Rin didn’t even choose her own things and was only choosing things for herself.

    “I have a lot to wear, but you don’t.”

    “No, I also got a lot of clothes this time.”

    I told her that she didn’t have to go to such lengths to take care of him, but Yoo Ah-rin didn’t stop.

    “Ah, why. I want to try something like that too. Dressing up my boyfriend and stuff.”

    “… … .”

    If you say it like that, I guess I have nothing else to say.

    There’s something else I wanted to ask.

    “Are you accepting me as your boyfriend?”

    At some point, he started to acknowledge me as his boyfriend.

    Wasn’t it Yoo Ah-rin who clearly said that it was absolutely impossible for three people to date?

    “… … ?!”

    Yoo Ah-rin, startled by my question, slaps my shoulder and gets annoyed.

    “Shut up! I didn’t admit it!”

    “What the heck? Why are you saying this and that?”

    “I don’t know! Get out! Hey, you chose me for nothing.”

    In the end, I was pushed away by the embarrassed Yua Rin and ended up going somewhere else.

    As I was looking around, Seo Ye-rin slowly approached me and smiled.

    “Woojina, what do you think would be good?”

    Then what she showed me were two swimsuits.

    Both have slightly different shapes, but the former has a white X-shaped bikini.

    The latter was a bikini with an off-shoulder design and a red background.

    I’m sure Seo Ye-rin would look pretty wearing it.

    “Both of them.”

    What is there to worry about?

    Just buy both of them and that’s it.

    But Seo Ye-rin seemed to be unsatisfied with the answer.

    “You’re asking what’s better, Woojin.”

    “Um, I’ll be swimming a lot anyway, so I’ll just buy them and wear them alternately-.”

    “… … .”

    Yeah, I guess you’re not happy with the answer.

    After thinking about it for a moment, I decided to give Seo Ye-rin the answer she wanted.

    “I think white would be good? You can do it right away if you pull it slightly to the side.”

    “Right? I think so too-.”

    Seo Ye-rin’s expression, which was trying to smile brightly, becomes subtle.

    What, I’m sure I got the answer I wanted, but I feel strangely uncomfortable.

    “Ugh.”

    Seo Ye-rin tilted her head and walked away, wondering if he was asking her something.

    I wondered why, but since Choi Yi-seo called me, I moved in that direction.

    “Why? What are you going to buy?”

    Choi Yi-seo was looking at the cosmetics section differently from the other kids. It was funny how her expression hardened noticeably as she checked the prices one by one.

    “Too expensive, Woojin.”

    “Yeah, I know. Isn’t it expensive for us to go on a trip?”

    “That’s true, but… … .”

    “It’s a place your father prepared. If you don’t buy anything, it’s rude to your father who prepared it for you.”

    “Huh, yeah. I know.”

    That’s why Choi Yi-seo couldn’t easily say that she wasn’t buying anything.

    Finally, she handed me a pack of sunscreen and asked me:

    “You don’t have sunscreen? Last time I checked, you didn’t have any. Apply some and go.”

    “Oh, right. That’s right.”

    In the old days, people used to wear it.

    So… …when I was dating Yoonji.

    “Still, my skin is good because I eat good food.”

    Choi Yi-seo, who was pulling my cheek while I was thinking about something else.

    When I see him snickering like that, my mood suddenly gets happier.

    I guess you could call it an exciting feeling.

    “Do I need anything else besides sunscreen? Come to think of it, I’m out of cleansing foam.”

    “Really? But isn’t it a bit too expensive to live here? If you buy something like this outside, the effect won’t be that much different.”

    “Oh, stop worrying about the price. Since your father prepared the place for you, it’s right to just buy it.”

    “Huh, okay. I guess I should do that.”

    “If we’re going to do it, why don’t we get expensive couple rings? What do you think?”

    It seemed like a good idea, and indeed, Choi Yi-seo’s eyes sparkled at first.

    “… … Are all four of you wearing the same thing?”

    “Ahem.”

    I couldn’t help but turn my head when asked if all four of them were wearing the same couple ring.

    “Or are you going to wear three rings? Me, Yerin, and Arin?”

    “No, that’s not right.”

    You’re not a hip-hop person, and you’re wearing three rings.

    “How about this? You get a ring, Yerim gets a necklace, and Arin gets a bracelet.”

    “I think that’s a really trash idea, Woojin.”

    “… … .”

    “Oh, okay. Do you have shorts? I don’t think you have any shorts when I packed your bags last time. Let’s buy some.”

    what.

    “This is it.”

    “Why, I said we’re not couples.”

    To Choi Yi-seo, who responded indifferently, I honestly told her how I felt at that moment.

    “It’s been like that since a while ago. It’s a little… …I feel like I’m shopping with my mom instead of my girlfriend.”

    In that regard.

    Bam.

    Choi Yi-seo dropped the sunscreen she was holding and looked at me with puzzled eyes.

    * * *

    “Hey.”

    “Ouch! Why?!”

    Yoo Ah-rin pokes Seo Ye-rin in the side as she looks at the two swimsuits alternately.

    Seo Ye-rin, surprised, looked at Yoo Ah-rin, wondering what was going on, but Yoo Ah-rin’s gaze was not directed at her, but somewhere else.

    “Why are you doing that-.”

    Seo Ye-rin also shifted her gaze and looked at the same place as Yoo Ah-rin, leaving her speechless.

    What caught my eye was Choi Yi-seo pinching Kim Woo-jin’s cheek.

    I know it’s funny to be jealous over something like that when you’ve already done everything.

    however.

    “I… …what is this freshness that feels like a drama?”

    At Yoo Ah-rin’s muttering, Seo Ye-rin suddenly raised her head and looked at her.

    “That’s right, that’s right! That’s it! Now I know what’s missing!”

    When I showed you my swimsuit earlier.

    Kim Woo-jin’s answer was extremely adult-oriented, and that’s actually what Seo Ye-rin wanted.

    however.

    ‘It felt kind of empty.’

    I heard that if you’re in a relationship for a long time, you eventually reach a plateau.

    Seo Ye-rin just felt that way.

    Yoo Ah-rin mutters anxiously, biting her fingernails.

    “Why… … don’t you get that kind of vibe when you’re with me?”

    Fresh and warm.

    That feeling where each other’s hearts are satisfied with just a short and simple skinship, even if they don’t touch each other’s bodies.

    Seo Ye-rin also nodded in agreement.

    Yoo Ah-rin imagines.

    What would Woojin Kim say if he were next to him?

    ‘What is it? Why are you bothering me? I’m going to get in your way.’

    You must have been playing a prank on your friend with your balls!

    Seo Ye-rin imagines it too.

    If I were in that position.

    ‘Ha, why? You want to do it in the locker room? I told you, it’s dangerous.’

    They must have punished him like some horny Shin-chan!

    The two felt a chill down their spines and began to feel a sense of crisis in their current relationship.

    Actually.

    Choi Yi-seo, who is also envied by the two people.

    ‘Huh, huh, Mom?!’

    I was feeling a sense of crisis in another sense, though.

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