Chapter 196: Pretending to Sleep
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 196: Pretending to Sleep
“Ah, my head.”
I knew I was weak to stuff like wine and champagne, but I didn't expect to pass out the moment I closed my eyes.
Man, I was out cold.
Still, waking up after a short nap made my head feel a lot clearer.
When I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was a very familiar ceiling—the same dormitory ceiling I saw every morning.
Judging by the bright sunlight streaming through the window, it wasn't even evening yet. That meant not much time had passed since our little snack party.
‘Mmm.’
They say when a person sits, they want to lie down, and when they lie down, they want to sleep. Now that I was already horizontal, I really didn't feel like getting up.
It seemed like the girls had already left, so I closed my eyes again, intending to get a bit more shut-eye, when—
Click.
“No, I’m serious, we didn't do it! No matter how you look at it, a threesome is just wrong.”
“You two already did it once, though.”
“Gasp?! How did you know, I-seo?”
The door opened, and three people walked in. I expected Yoo Ah-rin and Seo Ye-rin, but I had no idea why Choi I-seo was with them.
‘I should get up.’
I was about to sit up and greet my guests, but then a thought struck me. I was curious to hear what they talked about when I wasn't around.
I had declared that I wanted to date all three of them at once. Honestly, the relationship between the three of them was more important than my individual relationship with each of them. If they started fighting or getting into psychological warfare here, things would get complicated.
‘Let’s just pretend to be asleep and see what happens.’
It wasn't every day I got to see the three of them together without me being the center of attention.
“Sigh, you two, sit down. Does a threesome even make sense? Honestly?”
Suddenly, it turned into a lecture. Choi I-seo stood over Yoo Ah-rin and Seo Ye-rin, who were now seated, and began scolding them.
“Even if he says crazy things like dating all three of us, we shouldn't just fall for it, right?”
“I agree with that.”
“……Honestly, I don’t like it either.”
Wait.
Should I get up now?
I thought things had been smoothing over lately, but apparently not.
“Exactly. We have to be firm. We can’t let ourselves be pushed around by that thoughtless rich young master.”
Ouch, that’s harsh.
I really felt like I should get up, but Yoo Ah-rin’s voice cut in first.
“But didn't you make a promise with him too? Something about hanging out all day after exams are over?”
“……Kim Woo-jin.”
I could practically feel Choi I-seo glaring at me, gritting her teeth. I felt the pressure of her gaze—Are you just leaking our schedule to everyone?—so I squeezed my eyes shut even tighter and continued my act.
“Choi I-seo, were you trying to keep him all to yourself?”
When Yoo Ah-rin pressed her, sounding exasperated, Choi I-seo let out a deep sigh.
“Hanging out is one thing. The three of us dating him is another.”
Well, she had a point. Choi I-seo had once told me she’d make me like her the most so I’d give up on the other two.
“Phew, let’s just be honest. Does it have to be him?”
This time, Yoo Ah-rin stood up and asked.
“What’s so great about him? There are plenty of other good guys. You guys are popular enough to grab anyone you want.”
Look who’s talking.
Does she think I haven't seen how many guys hit on her while she’s working at Gold One? Yoo Ah-rin might have a bit of a temper, and she’s usually standing next to the stunning Seo Ye-rin, but she’s definitely far from average herself.
“The fact that his family is rich? He said it himself—he’s not getting any inheritance. If you take that guy, you’re just taking in a penniless, jobless bum.”
Why do they keep hurting my feelings?
Can I actually fall asleep now? I really want to un-hear this.
“He’s a guy with no future. And he does weird stuff sometimes. Do you know what he did during the exam this time?”
Ah, no!
I wanted to stop her, but Yoo Ah-rin was already telling the story of how I pulled my panties down during the exam.
“Sigh.”
“W-Wow.”
I felt Choi I-seo and Seo Ye-rin’s gazes pierce through me simultaneously. If there were an affection system, would both of theirs have dropped just now?
……Actually, Seo Ye-rin’s might have gone up.
“See? Honestly, there are plenty of guys better than him. Why do we have to choose that?”
How should I put it? Listening to them, even I was starting to be convinced by Yoo Ah-rin and Choi I-seo.
Did it really have to be me? There were plenty of handsome, cool, and considerate guys out there. Especially for these three, finding guys like that wouldn't be hard at all. Why would girls like them need to like a piece of trash who wants to date three women at once?
‘I’m starting to feel self-conscious.’
Beyond that, I felt embarrassed. What kind of idiot tries to hit on three girls at the same time!
‘Ugh, I want to die.’
I squeezed my eyes shut, truly wishing I could just fall asleep, when—
“That’s exactly why.”
Seo Ye-rin’s light voice drifted over. It was a voice laced with a smile, as if she knew exactly what they were thinking.
“He’s weird, he does bizarre things sometimes, he’s selfish, and he’s incredibly greedy! He even asked to date all three of us at once!”
The calm atmosphere began to heat up. Before I knew it, Seo Ye-rin was sitting on the edge of the bed right next to me.
“But I love him so much I can’t let go. Handsome? Rich? Good personality? Those aren't the reasons why I love Kim Woo-jin.”
I felt a warmth on my cheek. It was Seo Ye-rin’s hand.
“There are things Kim Woo-jin has said to me, and sides of him he’s shown me. That time we spent together... it’s incomparable to any other man.”
Ah, Ye-rin.
I wanted to jump up and give her a kiss right then and there. As I imagined the smile on her face, she pulled her hand away and laughed.
“And you guys feel the same way. That’s why you haven't given up and are still in the running.”
“…….”
“…….”
Neither of them answered. Seeing as they weren't leaving the room, it seemed she was right.
“There’s no point in half-hearted jealousy. The girls who were going to drop out already did so back at the MT.”
“Sigh, yeah, you’re right.”
“Let’s just take it easy. It’s hard enough when he’s acting weird; I don’t need you guys being exhausting too.”
Wait.
My heart suddenly felt warm. I felt all fuzzy and good inside, and I had to force myself to keep my lips from curling into a smile. As I relaxed, feeling at peace, sleep actually started to beckon.
“Ehew, let’s just drink.”
Yoo Ah-rin suggested they finish the remaining beer. Seo Ye-rin laughed and agreed, but Choi I-seo’s expression remained dark.
“I still have one exam left.”
“Hey, you said it’s tomorrow anyway. A few drinks won’t hurt.”
“Exactly, exactly!”
This was Choi I-seo, though. I didn't think she’d actually drink, but—
“Sigh, fine. Let’s drink.”
For some reason, even Choi I-seo plopped down and started cracking open a beer.
“Wait a second, isn't that the wine I bought to drink later?”
“Your wine? We’re gulping it down.”
“Your 'quality time' with Woo-jin? We’re taking it.”
Yoo Ah-rin and Seo Ye-rin teased Choi I-seo, laughing.
“I wondered why he was passed out. I’m going to make Kim Woo-jin buy me another bottle.”
The atmosphere wasn't bad at all. Despite her grumbling, Choi I-seo was getting along well with the others, and Seo Ye-rin and Yoo Ah-rin, who were already tipsy, started crossing the line.
“But Ah-rin is the shortest one here, isn't she?”
“So what? It’s only a one or two-centimeter difference.”
In truth, the height difference between the three wasn't that big. They looked about the same standing side-by-side. But apparently, that one or two centimeters mattered to them.
“That’s a big difference.”
“A huge difference.”
As Seo Ye-rin and Choi I-seo teased her about her height, Yoo Ah-rin seemed to be losing ground. Regardless, Seo Ye-rin kept talking.
“Then, when you’re doing it with Woo-jin, does he go in deeper?”
“Pfft?!”
“Ah, jeez! That’s gross!”
It sounded like a startled Choi I-seo had spat out her beer. I guess Seo Ye-rin’s bluntness was still a bit much for her.
“Cough! Cough! Ugh, s-sorry. But Ye-rin?!”
“What? I’m curious. We already talked about dirty stuff back at Gold One.”
Say what?!
Now I was curious. I was dying to know what kind of dirty talk they’d had. Honestly, I wanted to join the conversation right now. I wanted to show them exactly how deep I could go with Yoo Ah-rin.
“A-About this much?”
It felt like Yoo Ah-rin was gesturing with her hands, but I couldn't see. Because I was pretending to sleep. But I was scared that if I woke up now, they’d interrogate me about how long I’d been faking it.
“So it’s roughly the same.”
“…….”
Choi I-seo didn't give a specific answer. Maybe it was because the conversation had turned sexual, or maybe it was because they’d had a lot to drink. Either way, the girls had shifted the topic entirely toward me.
“Choi I-seo, where was your first time?”
“……Woo-jin’s studio apartment.”
“Ah, right. I saw you two together when I went to pick him up for Gold One that day.”
“I did it at my house! After the festival—.”
“You already told us that last time.”
“What about you, Ah-rin?”
“Me? At Gold One. The Vice Chairman’s secretary gave him a hotel key card, so we did it there.”
“Hooo.”
I wondered briefly why this conversation was happening in my room, but I didn't really feel like stopping them.
“B-But you guys... doesn't it hurt?”
Choi I-seo, who had been passively answering until now, brought up a new topic.
“For me... my thighs and waist hurt so much afterward.”
“Agreed. It’s a lot to handle.”
I heard the sound of beer cans clinking. It seemed Choi I-seo and Yoo Ah-rin had just shared a toast of solidarity.
“And does he just finish quickly? No, he goes on forever. He must have eaten some really good stuff when he was a kid.”
“Pfft. True. His mother must have fed him only the healthiest things.”
“Do you even know why he’s going to the gym lately? It’s because Seo Ye-rin mentioned 48-hour sex, and he’s training to make it happen.”
“……Ha, Kim Woo-jin, seriously.”
“Woo-jin-ah!”
One of them let out a deep sigh, while the other sounded touched and grabbed my hand tightly. Seo Ye-rin, riding the momentum, immediately took my side.
“But that’s a good thing! I learned that mutual satisfaction between partners is very important for a relationship!”
“The problem is that it’s too much. It’s excessive. It interferes with daily life the next day.”
“True……. And honestly, I even wondered if he could get reduction surgery.”
Are you crazy?!
At Choi I-seo’s bombshell, I felt my 'little me' twitch for a second.
“Hahaha! Reduction surgery! Let’s just neuter the bastard!”
“Noooo! Absolutely not! If Woo-jin gets a reduction, he’ll be so self-conscious every time he goes to a bathhouse or a public restroom!”
It’s not that small……
“No, I was just thinking out loud. I don’t actually plan on making him do it,” Choi I-seo mumbled in response.
Then, a brief silence.
“Wait, he’s not listening to this, is he?”
At Yoo Ah-rin’s words, I felt all three of their gazes lock onto me at once.
“No way. He wouldn't eavesdrop on us talking like this.”
“Then again, we are shooting the breeze in his room.”
“That’s…… true. But we’ve said so many embarrassing things.”
Should I just wake up?
When in doubt, maintaining the status quo is best. I decided to stay still, but—
“There’s a way to tell if he’s awake.”
Was she going to touch my eyelids or something? It’s surprisingly hard to tell that way. I was confident in my acting, but Seo Ye-rin’s method was beyond my imagination.
Squish.
A soft, full sensation enveloped my hand. My hand, guided inside a bra, was now cupping one of Seo Ye-rin’s breasts.
“He’s got a tent! The bastard!”
“Haaa! Woo-jin, seriously!”
“Hahahaha!”
The moment they saw the 'tent' rising under the blanket, the voices of Yoo Ah-rin, Choi I-seo, and Seo Ye-rin exploded all at once.