episode_0074

“Unnie, is there something bothering you?”

After finishing today’s problem-solving session and enjoying a relaxing cup of tea, I chuckled at Minjeong’s question.

“Why? Do I look weird or something?”

“Yeah, usually when you’re lost in thought, you make a displeased face, but today you look so serious that it’s awkward.”

I thought Minjeong was being too casual about saying something that could be hurtful, but I couldn’t deny that she seemed to be deep in thought lately.

“Is there something bad going on?”

“Well, it’s just that…”

There was something going on, but it wasn’t as bad as Minjeong seemed to worry about. Should I even call it a good thing?

It’s just that I feel a bit embarrassed to tell Minjeong about this.

– A date… Shall we go on one?

It’s been three days since I heard the word ‘date’ from him.

Why did I accept his invitation for a date without any hesitation… I still don’t understand my actions back then.

Sure, we’ve spent a lot of time together, and we’ve even had multiple relationships, but we’ve never actually been on a date, so I can’t help but feel a bit anxious.

I didn’t think about rejecting him, but wouldn’t it have been okay to think about it a bit before giving an answer? I don’t even know what a date is, so why did I accept it without hesitation?

“If it’s because of what happened at home, you don’t have to worry too much.”

“At home?”

What is she talking about when she says it’s because of what happened at home? As I widened my eyes and met her gaze, Minjeong’s face, which had been expressionless, twisted in confusion.

“Right. I shouldn’t have said that to you…”

“What are you talking about?”

“Oh, it’s nothing! Hahaha…”

As Minjeong avoided answering by laughing awkwardly, she moved the teacup to her lips.

I was curious about what Minjeong was trying to say, but it seemed better not to ask since she might feel embarrassed. Even if I asked now, she might not explain, so…

Oh well, setting up a date at a time like this is cheating. Really… this guy is making my heart race with his good looks out of nowhere.

He sucked on his abs the day before yesterday, and yesterday he sucked on his collarbones, so should I aim for his neck today? I should aim for a place that others can see well so that our guy will be embarrassed~ And I have to mark properly so that no one will overlook it.

No matter what anyone says, he’s mine, hehe~

“Uh, Unnie! What are you doing right now? You’re spilling tea all over yourself!”

“Oh? Oops!”

Lost in my thoughts for a moment, I only realized after Minjeong pointed it out that the teacup in my hand had tilted too much, and I belatedly felt the warmth spreading from my stomach.

“Unnie, here’s a wet wipe! Seriously, you’re getting weirder as the days go by…”

Upon hearing that, I was at a loss for words.

Getting weirder as the days go by means that I’ve been weird all along, right? Ugh, at this rate, my dignity as an older sister…

“But you do look brighter than before.”

“Than before… Hahaha…”

Minjeong doesn’t know. She doesn’t know that I’m not really a grace. She thinks of me as her family, her older sister.

In a way, I am Minjeong’s older sister, but I can’t shake off the feeling of deceiving Minjeong by not being the grace she knows.

That’s why I can’t help but feel guilty towards Minjeong, who is wearing a relaxed expression.

“…I’ll change my clothes for a moment.”

“Okay, then I’ll continue grading papers~”

I got up from my spot and tossed my laughing clothes aside.

Thanks to the wind that brought in the rooibos tea, the deeply stained spot looked quite unsightly. But strangely enough, the stain looked somewhat like the Korean Peninsula, reminding me of the time when we used to draw maps on blankets together. We always made a mess back then, but we got along well and had fun…

“Darn it, why do I remember such useless things. Ah, enough with the gloomy thoughts, let’s change clothes.”

I smoothly shifted to the bed and picked up the white shirt I had worn this morning.

Although it was significantly oversized, it was the most comfortable attire I had ever worn in my life.

Fortunately, only the top was dirty, so it seemed unnecessary to change my underwear or pants.

But why is Minjeong making a strange face?

“Wearing your boyfriend’s shirt in front of your little brother… Unni, please be appropriate. Isn’t this embarrassing?”

Upon hearing Minjeong’s words, I instinctively tilted my head and pulled the shirt I was wearing towards Minjeong, opening it up.

“What are you talking about? This isn’t my boyfriend’s shirt, it’s my husband’s shirt.”

“Oh, come on, stop being so annoying!”

At that moment, Minjeong’s eyes turned fierce, and she began to hit my back with the exam paper she was holding.

Oh, what do you mean by being appropriate! What did I do wrong to deserve this!!

*

After seeing Minjeong off, I sat on the living room sofa and started searching for videos related to dating.

Asking people around me would be embarrassing, and I didn’t even have anyone to ask, so this was the only way.

However, what I found were just videos of men and women having a good time together, unrelated to the topic I was so desperately looking for.

Moreover, they were only recommending date courses, like travel destinations… If these are considered dates, then I’ve been on dates with my uncle too, right?

They went to an amusement park together, took pictures there, and even went on a trip alone.

“Seoul date course recommendations… Date with boyfriend at the movie theater after a long time… I’m sick of it, I give up!”

Disappointed that I couldn’t find what I was looking for, I started cleaning the house to distract myself from the disappointment.

Since I had finished organizing my room, I headed to the uncle’s room.

Honestly, it’s been a few days since it was last used, but it’s important to clean it occasionally to prevent dust from accumulating and looking unsightly.

And if we accidentally make eye contact during a bath like last time, my room might not be safe either, so I need to be more careful.

Come to think of it, there aren’t many condoms left. Well, we’ve been doing it too much lately… I should throw away the trash while I’m out, right?

“Oh, it’s been a while, new bride. Going to throw away the trash? You’re diligent as always.”

“Oh, hello, ma’am. Are you going grocery shopping?”

As soon as I left the house, I ran into the neighbor lady. We don’t meet often, but since we live right next door, we naturally became friendly.

Although it’s still awkward to hear the term “new bride,” I had to accept it since I revealed that I’m the uncle’s wife from our first meeting.

“Oh, my daughter is throwing a tantrum over side dishes… She’s at that age, so I have to understand.”

“You’re a good mom. Your daughter must love it.”

“Sigh, why do I have to go through all this trouble? Ever since becoming a middle schooler, I’ve become more irritable and just keep suffering… New bride, you really need to think carefully about having a child. Got it?”

“Oh, don’t worry too much~ What are the chances of us having a child?”

Of course, there was a time when it was risky and nerve-wracking, but thankfully nothing happened as feared. We’re not even in a real marriage, so having a child…

“What are you talking about, new bride? Just because I didn’t say anything doesn’t mean I didn’t know about the bachelor and all that stuff.”

“Wha… what?”

I dropped the garbage bag I was holding in my hand at the words of the lady. What on earth is she talking about?!

“Well, since we’re on the subject, I have to say this too. New bride, I wish you’d be a bit quieter at night. I tried to be understanding of the young couple, but I can’t stand the moaning every time you go to the bathroom at night. How are you going to take responsibility if the kids hear that?”

Wha… what…? Oh, my…?

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“…So, shall we begin?”

That night, without fail, the man whispered to me and reached for the condom box.

“Um… sir, I have something to say…”

“Hmm?”

I stopped his actions and awkwardly snatched the condom from his hand, shouting loudly.

“No, no more naughty stuff for a while, it’s forbidden!”

“What… what?! Wh-why all of a sudden!”

“Anyway, it’s not allowed! If it’s not allowed, it’s not allowed—ahh! Ah, ah…♡”

As I firmly appealed with a resolute voice, the man anxiously covered my lips with a kiss that seemed to be suffocating.

Confused, I tried to resist, but when I came to my senses, I found myself willingly engaging in a deep kiss with him.

“Eunhye… can’t we really do this?”

After finally being released from the kiss, I see the man with tearful eyes burying his face in my chest.

To think he would beg like this with such a cute expression… If he thinks I’ll easily give in just because of that,

“Okay, fine, but only for today? From tomorrow, no more soup…♡”

He really knows me well, doesn’t he? Ah, this man is truly…♡