episode_0483

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She asks what kind of man I like. What’s the point?

It’s not like she genuinely wants to know my ideal type—everything I said back then was just a repeat of what I’ve already told her before.

Back then, I didn’t have any particular feelings for Seo Woo-jin, so I just answered honestly.

I said I like a guy who’s normally kind, normally affectionate.

That I don’t like people like Yoo Si-woo or her, who have weird thoughts running through their heads.

Still, it’s been almost a year, so if she forgot, it’s not that strange for her to ask again…

…But the fact that she seems to remember means she probably already knows.

What’s her deal, really?

Can’t she just say it straight?

…It’s confusing.

Earlier, she even told me she went to buy condoms, but then suddenly sat me down on the couch and asked what my preferences were—

I thought she was going to ask how I wanted to do it… later.

This damn brat.

And I didn’t like how she called me out to the infirmary last time, either.

Of all times, she had to call me out when the other students were in the middle of class.

Hmm,

Ah,

…Wait, could it be?

Now that I think about it, the first time I did something weird with Seo Woo-jin was…

Ugh, but still…

We went looking for each other with the same thought in mind.

But all that came out of his mouth was “Yozora, Yozora, and Yozora.”

There was hardly any mention of me.

…In the end, even the talk about quitting being a villain was something I brought up first.

Anyone watching would think the two of them were a married couple or something.

Sure, Yozora spouted some nonsense about red strings of fate and all that, but—

You said it yourself—that you were just enjoying each other’s bodies, nothing more.

“I’d rather you not bother me with annoying questions… Yeah. I guess you just don’t like pointless small talk for no reason.”

“…Ehh, it’s not that I hate small talk…, …No. You’re kinda right. Yeah.”

…I guess from a guy’s perspective, someone like Yozora—carefree and full of energy—must be more attractive than a boring girl like me with no hobbies.

“…….”

…If that’s the case, then he shouldn’t have treated me so well in the first place.

“…Ah, looks like Yozora’s here.”

After sitting silently for a while, fiddling with my fingers, I heard a knock-knock-knock on the door from afar.

What followed was the sound of Yozora, true to her nature, recklessly pressing the door lock buttons—beep-boop-beep.

Fortunately, the door didn’t open pathetically easy after just one attempt.

Lately, I’ve been changing the password frequently just in case Yozora suddenly shows up and interrupts…

Even if the first-floor password is unavoidable, it seems to be working somewhat.

“I’ll get it. Stay there.”

“No, it’s fine. What if it’s someone unexpected? That’d be awkward for both of us.”

“The only person who’d mess with the door lock like that as a joke is probably Yozora.”

“…Still.”

I don’t want to see you two doing something nauseatingly sweet in the entryway.

Swallowing the words lingering on my tongue, I walked to the entrance first.

Though, maybe because this was the same path Woo-jin and I had just walked down together—

With every step, the faint scent of him brushed against my nose, and I barely managed to keep my composure by forcing myself to think of something irritating.

Being a gumiho with sharp senses isn’t a blessing—it’s a curse.

A really damn annoying one.

“…Who is it?”

“Huh? The person who went to the convenience store to buy condoms?”

“…Haah….”

No one else heard that, right?

Taking the embarrassment meant for Yozora, I pressed the door lock button.

After a short mechanical sound, what appeared was a small plastic bag slipping through the door crack—

And Yozora, wearing the same beige coat I’d seen earlier.

Her tiny face was half-buried in a fluffy white scarf.

…Though, as usual, the playful glint in her eyes was unmistakable.

“Aren’t you embarrassed saying that outside?”

“It’s just a stranger, who cares? Oh, so Woo-jin’s here?”

“Uh….”

I thought she might’ve spotted the living room couch, but Yozora’s gaze was fixed on the floor.

Only then did I notice a pair of black loafers. Since there was no point hiding it, I answered flatly.

“He just got here. About two, three minutes before you.”

“Really? Just missed him, huh…? Ah, it’s cold.”

Click.

As the door lock engaged, Yozora’s black boots tumbled messily next to Woo-jin’s loafers.

She must’ve kicked them off carelessly, shaking them loose like she always does.

Still, how does she take them off so fast?

While I was briefly baffled, the voices of the two reached me from the living room.

“Haaah… Hey hey, my face is totally freezing, right? Right?”

“If you know, then get off. Stop rubbing your face against me.”

“Pfft-hmph. I’m gonna smear my tint all over you….”

“Hey.”

“Kidding, kidding~… Gonna scold me?”

…She’s already clinging to Woo-jin and acting cute. Ugh.

Honestly, isn’t that a little embarrassing?

Shouldn’t she at least greet me first?

Finishing up, I returned to the living room, comparing my earlier conversation with Woo-jin to Yozora’s current antics.

As expected, Yozora was practically draped over Woo-jin.

And the plastic bag she’d brought was haphazardly tossed onto the coffee table.

I wanted to nag her to at least take off her coat first now that she’s inside…

But if I did, she’d probably take it a step further and start getting handsy.

Her behavior is always so predictable.

Annoyed for some reason, I decided to check the contents of the plastic bag first.

…Of course, the first thing I saw was a pile of condom boxes, as if she’d grabbed whatever was in stock.

Isn’t this a bit excessive? But we might need them later, so I kept quiet.

“…….”

Separately, I can’t help but feel bad for the convenience store clerk who had to ring this up like it was nothing.

Yozora is actually pretty when she keeps her mouth shut.

And her figure’s great, too.

But to outsiders, it must’ve looked like she was buying these to use with multiple men.

It’s obvious what kind of assumptions they’d make.

No way would they imagine—

That two girls would—

Use this many condoms with one guy.

It’s hard to even picture.

“…More importantly, Yozora, why are you suddenly acting weird with Lee Ji-yoon?”

“It’s not sudden~ I just think Ji-yoon’s reactions are super cute… Feels like playing with her?”

“Cute or not, the more you do it, the harder it gets for me.”

“Hmm… But we’ve been doing this since first semester….”

“…Then tell me. Exactly what are you doing that keeps making her wary of you?”

“Just, y’know… ‘I wanna bang Woo-jin’…? Ah, no.”

“…….”

“More like, ‘I wanna bang Woo-jin so bad behind Ji-yoon unnie’s back…!’ That’s more accurate. She acts like she’s trying to hide your relationship, but she’s really bad at hiding her irritation. Ahaha… …Even though she’s the one having affair sex with her sister’s boyfriend….”

“…Haah….”

Somehow, that sigh sounded a lot like the ones I let out when dealing with Yozora.

Feeling a strange kinship, I pulled out a can of beer buried under the condoms and lightly bonked Yozora’s head with it.

“…Hey. Why’d you buy beer?”

“Huh? …Just because? Saw it and thought, ‘Why not?’ Figured we could enjoy a little before the fun starts?”

True to her words, there were only three cans of beer in the bag.

Well, they were 500ml cans, and there were some snacks stuffed in there too… but still.

Woo-jin can handle his alcohol, so it’s fine.

I can drink this much no problem.

For Yozora, this would barely register—like barley tea.

She’s been sober since around summer break, but back in the day, she’d drink like a fish, downing cases like it was nothing.

This much wouldn’t even tickle her liver.

“This much is fine, right~?”

“…If Woo-jin’s okay with it, then… whatever.”

“Good. I don’t mind either, but get off me first. It’s hot.”

“Whyyy… I’m nice and warm like this with my master~….”

“Stop with the weird titles. It’s cringey.”

“Uhehe… Cringey? Really? You don’t like ‘master’? Master?”

“Hey, cut it out….”

…Well, whatever.

It’s already pretty late.

If it were the weekend, maybe, but unfortunately, it’s Friday.

Unlike me (a senior) or that idiot (a delinquent), Woo-jin actually has to get to work on time.

So, stepping away from the two still stuck to each other like syrup, I said:

“…I’ll go get some plates.”

“…….”

“…….”

…Watching them whisper to each other, still glued together—

I felt something inexplicable.

…Once we finish these, we’ll have sex, right?

For now, one sip.

If I listen to Yozora’s dumb stories, the mood will shift, and we’ll have sex soon. Just wait.

For now, two sips.

We haven’t done it much lately because of Seol Da-bin. …I wish I could go first.

For now, three sips.

Ugh. Is there still a lot of beer left…?

For now, four sips.

……I want to do it already.

For now, five sips.

I don’t have a good excuse to bring up wanting to have sex first…

For now, six sips.

If I could just touch him and get worked up, at least then I could naturally suggest it… …What do I do?

For now, seven sips.

“…Uwaah….”

“…?”

While munching on snacks and emptying the beer can—

Something unexpected happened.

“…Why’re you spacing out…?”

“Spacing out?”

“Mhm. Guess I haven’t had beer in too long….”

…This lightweight is drunk after just one can?

And now she’s slumped against Woo-jin?

That doesn’t make any sense.

Besides, if you don’t set the mood for sex… …what am I supposed to do alone here?

“You haven’t built up any tolerance, so how are you getting weaker? That doesn’t make sense… Quit messing around.”

“Ueeh… dizzy….”

You’re the one who’s supposed to suggest sex— I chewed on the words internally as I moved to the couch.

Grabbing Yozora’s shoulders, I gave her a light shake, but she just clung harder to Woo-jin, whining about being dizzy.

And then—

“…I’ll just sleep like this….”

She even started breathing heavily, like she was about to pass out.

Watching this, I swallowed back a sigh and returned to my seat.

“Weird. I’ve never seen her get drunk so easily.”

“…Me neither.”

…Does this mean I have to say it myself?

That I… want to have sex…?