Suddenly Told to Take Off My Pants by a Married Woman

Sunday evenings were always busy, no surprise there.

The cheapskates who came in packs to game weren't just one or two. And with Sohyun's reputation spreading, the place was wall-to-wall guys. There was a whole truckload of them placing every kind of order just to catch a glimpse of her face. Whenever I went over, some of them openly scowled.

Yeah, and what about it?

They'd never even dream of it. That I was the one who'd slept with Sohyun. She looked so cool and aloof on the outside, but in bed she'd been endlessly sweet and earnest.

Heh heh heh.

I ended up grinning like an idiot.

"What are you smiling about?"

"Sorry."

Easy does it. No point picking a fight for no reason. Sure, I was confident I'd win if it came to that—but that all costs money.

I went back to my station and stayed busy delivering the food Sohyun made. Since I kept being the one to bring it out, the orders eventually started dropping off.

Guys are all the same.

I said to Sohyun, "You worked hard."

I handed her a drink, of course.

The common sense is still in effect, after all.

Once today was over, the common sense would change—but I planned to save the one related to Sohyun in a slot. Not getting to slap the boss across the face was a shame, but sleeping with Sohyun mattered more.

"Hey! Lee Jaehan! Bring me another drink!"

The boss was hard at it in the corner. When I brought the drink over, his girlfriend was just standing there looking bored, browsing on her phone.

"Here you go."

"Hey. Grab a jjajang ramen too and give it to my girl."

"I'm fine, oppa. I'll gain weight."

"You're hungry. Just eat one."

"I said I'm fine."

"Want something else, then?"

"I told you I'll get fat. You want me to keep saying the same thing?"

"Fine. Got it."

Yeah—her temper was no joke either. I was starting to get genuinely curious. Looking at her like this, her looks were something else. Sharp-featured, sure, but the kind of beauty that could pull every guy's eyes in the room. If you were into strong-willed women, you'd lose your mind over her.

Not my type, though.

Pretty as she was, I liked Sohyun better.

I went back to my station and focused on work again. Past ten, things quieted down a little. While Sohyun went to clean up the seats the underage kids had left, I heard footsteps.

Click. Click. Click.

The boss's girlfriend suddenly came over. Not from outside the counter, either—she walked straight into my side.

"Busy?"

"No. I'm fine right now."

She leaned both arms on the prep counter and arched her back. Damn. Look at that body. The line of her cleavage showed clearly through her pure white T-shirt. Her slim waist and solid thighs were on full display through her jeans. She was fairly tall, too—no wonder she was popular.

"I've been watching you for a while. You really work hard, huh?"

"The boss just yells at me constantly. It's nothing."

"Oh? You're the one he was trash-talking? Hmm. Doesn't seem like it at all."

"…"

So he'd been badmouthing me a lot.

"From where I'm standing, you seem diligent and decent."

She glanced toward where the boss was sitting.

"Don't worry about him. He's completely out of it right now."

He really wasn't even looking this way.

"Honestly, I like you."

"Huh?"

A little gasp of air slipped out of me.

"I like the way you work. Want to come to my café? I'll pay you better than here."

"Is this a scouting offer?"

So she was a café owner.

"Yes, exactly. It's close by."

"Is it okay to poach your boyfriend's part-timer like this?"

"What's he going to do about it? And wouldn't it be better for you than just getting yelled at here?"

Was she rude, or just bold? It was a tempting offer, sure—but my eyes met Sohyun's, who was cleaning way in the back.

"I'll have to decline."

"Ahh. So that's why."

Had she seen our eyes meet?

"If that's the reason, transferring won't be easy."

"I'm declining because the hours don't work."

"I never said what the hours were."

"It's morning or afternoon either way, right? There's a reason I only do night shifts."

"That's a little disappointing."

"You should head back before the boss sees you. I'll keep it a secret."

"Tight-lipped, too. You're really not bad."

Only then did she flash a little smile. Sohyun finished cleaning and came back.

"Oppa. Help me out a bit."

"Sure."

When Sohyun shot her a look, the woman just smiled again.

"Fresh and cute."

She muttered to herself and walked off. Her backside in those jeans really was something. Even the guys gaming kept sneaking glances.

"What are you staring at so hard?"

"When did I stare at anything?"

"What did that woman say to you?"

"I promised to keep it secret."

"…"

"Don't worry. I'm not planning to quit."

"What? Was it a scouting offer?"

"How did you know?"

"Like I wouldn't have gotten offers like that before?"

"Fair point."

"You can go if you want."

"I'm not going. Absolutely not."

"Why not?"

"Why do you think? I like working with you."

"Well… I like that reason."

"I mean it."

The corner of Sohyun's mouth lifted, just a fraction.

"You used to be so timid. You've gotten a lot bolder lately."

The flirting had come out without me even meaning to. I surprised myself.

Midnight arrived.

As expected, guessing early paid more points. With the match rate bonus on top, I'd pulled in a full 14 points. That left me with 19.

"Not bad at all."

I sat alone in the bathroom and checked my status. Nineteen points was a decent amount for some gacha pulls. First I had to walk Sohyun home, though—I'd deal with it once I got back.

"Let's go, Sohyun."

"Okay."

"Convenience store beer and snacks on the way?"

"Mm. Want to? My treat."

"Nah. I've got it."

I'd already heard the notification that a new common sense had been altered back in the bathroom. I checked it on the way to the convenience store.

"…!!"

My jaw dropped at the reward and the penalty. H-hair loss prevention and restoration?! I had to nail this one, no question. Looking at my dad, the baldness gene was definitely in the family. It'd hit me eventually too.

I'm getting this one right no matter what!

The penalty was overkill, too. Bad breath? If I failed, I wouldn't even be able to open my mouth for a week. Kissing Sohyun?

Ugh.

Total extremes.

"Why do you look so shocked?"

"Huh? No reason."

"Your walking slowed down, so I figured you were ogling some random woman again."

"When have I ever done that?"

"You were staring at the boss's girlfriend at the PC bang earlier."

"I wasn't staring. She was just in my line of sight."

"Sure, whatever you say. Just walk faster."

What, was she jealous?

"By the way, don't you need to help your mom?"

"No. Mom hired a part-timer too. Business has been crazy lately."

"That's all people coming to see you, though."

"Please. And I'll still go help out sometimes."

"Then how about the bunsik place instead of convenience store snacks? Fried stuff and beer?"

"That works too. But promise me something."

"What?"

"I'm paying today. Oppa, do not even think about pulling out your wallet."

"The guy is supposed to pay, obviously."

"Goodbye. See you tomorrow."

"…Fine."

Total iron wall. I'd just have to sneak the payment to her mom when the timing was right.

This was currently what I had in the save slot. I needed to keep doing things for Sohyun somehow so I could sleep with her again. I wanted more of those mind-blowing memories.

We arrived at the bunsik place.

"Where are you going?"

"We're using the back door today."

The inside of the shop was packed with customers. Walk in the front and every eye would lock onto us. I followed Sohyun and we came out at the back door connected to the kitchen.

"Oh my, you're here again."

"Hello, ma'am."

Unlike last time in black, she had a beige layer on ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠today, and it made her look even more refined and elegant.

"Mom. I'm going to have a beer with oppa in the back."

"Sure. Want me to make some fried stuff?"

"Yeah. And a bowl of noodles too."

"Okay. Go on in. I'll have it ready quick."

"Excuse us again today."

"Nonsense."

She smiled kindly and gave my back a little push. Her hand was small and warm.

Sitting in the same spot as last time felt strangely nostalgic. The beer and fried food came out almost immediately.

"So, oppa. Where did that woman want you to go earlier?"

"Some café, she said."

"Where?"

"She wouldn't tell me where. Just said it was nearby."

"You're really not transferring, right?"

"I'm not transferring."

"The hourly pay would be better."

"It's ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠fine. I make money other ways too."

I could just pull it from the gacha. More importantly, if I wanted to keep sleeping with Sohyun, I had to stay right next to her.

Maybe this week is Sohyun again too?

That would be even better. Greed breeding more greed. If the altered common sense could just give me two or three a week, how great would that be? All of them friendly to me.

Unfortunately, nothing changed that day. I deliberately dragged things out and watched Sohyun's reactions, but nothing was different from before. Eventually I had no choice but to get up.

"Ma'am, I'll take the check."

"Just eat and go today."

"What? No, please let me pay—"

"If I take money from Sohyun today, she'll kill me."

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"…"

Sohyun, who'd gone to the bathroom, came straight up behind me.

"You want a smack on the back?"

"Haa. Fine."

Damn. I needed to spend money. Sohyun's attitude about money was way too much of an obstacle at times like this.

That day, I had no choice but to just go home.

Current remaining points: 19.

I'd already spent a fair amount on Sohyun, so maybe I'd pull some cash this time.

"Oh! Jackpot!"

Five points spent, and I'd raked in a full 600,000 won.

"Not bad at all."

A smile spread across my face on its own. Still, being human, I couldn't help wishing the amounts were bigger.

"Does the base amount go up when the shop level rises?"

I hoped so. Now, what to do with the remaining 9 points.

"Just three more pulls."

"Whoa!"

Aside from the Honey Voice, two brand-new items had dropped.

"Inner thoughts? That's insane."

I could see what people were thinking. If I used this right…

"During sex with Sohyun."

I'd already been wanting to read Sohyun's mind. I had to save this one carefully.

The pain deletion was solid too. Physical pain, it said—so it'd come in handy whenever something hurt.

That left 6 points.

"I'll hang onto these just in case."

I didn't know ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠what other items might show up, but saving them felt like the right call.

Alright. Full stomach, money earned, items acquired—my eyelids got heavy right away.

"Damn. I passed out."

When I opened my eyes, the sun was high. Ten o'clock. I was supposed to study.

"Should I stock up on a few Brain Fully Operational Colas?"

Those things made studying ridiculously effective. I'd save them for now, though. I had a quick brunch and headed out.

I left planning to study at the library until my shift—

"Oh my. Jaehan. Just heading out?"

"Yes. I overslept."

"Been tired lately, huh?"

"Yesterday was kind of a lot."

"Hmm."

I felt Aunt Jiyoung's odd gaze on me.

"You say you're tired, and that feels off."

"Huh?"

"This won't do. You, come inside with me for a second."

"Where…"

"Hurry up."

I followed her lead into the banchan shop. Shelves of side dishes lined both sides, and further in was the kitchen where they were made. She took me all the way into that kitchen.

"Stand in front of me."

"What?"

She pulled over a chair and sat down.

"What do you mean, 'what'? Take off your pants, Jaehan."

"…!!!"

"What are you doing? I said take off your pants."

What the hell was this?!

Don't tell me this week's alteration target was Aunt Jiyoung?