Chapter 199: A OR B
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 199: A OR B
“Sigh, let’s go outside and talk. We can’t get a word in here.”
“Sure, Senior.”
Ahn Hyun-ho and Gyu-a finally left, seemingly finding our presence bothersome.
I was a bit disappointed because listening to them talk was entertaining, but now wasn't the time to worry about them.
“Oh, a seat opened up.”
Yoo Ah-rin sat down directly across from me.
She slammed her glass onto the table with a loud thud and glared at me.
“So. How exactly am I supposed to process this situation?”
“Ah-rin, don't misunderstand. Just listen.”
“Oh, I won't misunderstand. So go ahead, tell me. There must be some earth-shattering reason why you’re stuffing your face with meat and laughing it up with your ex-girlfriend right in front of me.”
“…….”
I thought an excuse would come to mind, but now that I was cornered, my brain was a total blank.
Was my ability to improvise always this pathetic?
“Nothing? What am I supposed to do with you if you have nothing to say?”
Yoo Ah-rin let out a chilling smile, as if genuinely contemplating how to deal with me.
I wanted to calm her down, but I had no idea how.
“What’s it to you?”
Oh Yun-ji replied, staring straight back at Yoo Ah-rin.
“Huh? I asked what it has to do with you. It’s not like you two are dating.”
“Ha.”
Yoo Ah-rin let out a hollow laugh and glared at Yun-ji.
I thought they’d gotten somewhat close since the four of us drank together last time, but I guess not.
More importantly...
“Hey, hey. Don’t fight, you two. Everyone’s watching. People will start gossiping if you cause a scene here.”
“How shameless.”
“I wasn't planning on drinking much, but I guess I’ll have to now.”
Yoo Ah-rin continued to glare at me with her chin resting on her hand, while Oh Yun-ji straight up ordered a bottle of soju and started drinking.
The air was thick with psychological warfare.
When Yoo Ah-rin held out her glass, Oh Yun-ji poured for her without a word.
The two of them clinked glasses aggressively and downed their drinks.
Since both of them were heavy drinkers, I figured this was going to be a long battle.
Before I knew it, I was the one holding the tongs, grilling the meat while nervously glancing between the two of them.
Since I didn't want this gloomy atmosphere to continue, I spoke up.
“Want to hear something funny?”
“Piss off.”
“Quiet.”
I tried to lighten the mood, but I failed miserably.
“……It’s actually really funny, though.”
As I dejectedly grilled the meat, other students started sliding over to our table.
“Yun-ji, you’re here! It’s been so long!”
“Seriously. I was so sad when I heard you were taking a leave of absence after the first semester.”
The other kids all started acting friendly toward Oh Yun-ji.
Wait, were they actually just friends?
“Yeah, it’s been a while.”
Yun-ji continued the conversation without looking awkward or uncomfortable.
What the...
I didn't have a single close friend in the first semester because I spent all my time with Oh Yun-ji, but apparently, she had quite the social circle.
Feeling a slight sense of betrayal, I stared at her until Yoo Ah-rin kicked my knee under the table.
“You’re annoying, Kim Woo-jin.”
Seeing her grumbling and looking genuinely hurt made my heart ache.
“I’m sorry. Really.”
When I apologized sincerely, Yoo Ah-rin pouted and took another sip of her drink.
“But don't fight with her. I’ll talk to Yun-ji properly.”
“Hmph. You remember I still have a wish, right? You better behave.”
Ah, right.
I remembered losing that bet last time, even after I’d stripped down to my underwear.
“Of course. I mean, if you told me to strip right here, I’d do it.”
I’d probably get arrested for public indecency, but if it made Yoo Ah-rin smile, I could manage that much.
“What use is seeing your dick right now?”
But Yoo Ah-rin shook her head, completely unimpressed.
“Well, I guess that’s true. Then should we go to the restroom?”
“No! I’m not using it for something like that!”
Wait, no?
That’s a shame.
“Actually, I just said that because I need to use the restroom. And I’m telling you again—”
“I won't fight. Do you have any idea how embarrassing it is to fight over a guy in front of everyone?”
She had a point.
Seeing Yoo Ah-rin huffing as she refilled her glass, I headed toward the restroom.
As is the case with most restaurants, the restroom was cramped, and even though it was the men’s room, there was only one toilet.
The moment I lowered my zipper...
Click.
The door opened, and Seo Ye-rin marched right in.
“W-What the?!”
Since my junk was already out, I asked in a panicked, awkward stance. Seo Ye-rin just smirked.
“Woo-jin, why are you ghosting my Toks?”
“W-Wait a second.”
I tried to pull my pants up, but Seo Ye-rin pressed herself against my back and grabbed both my hands, stopping me.
“Hmm? Woo-jin? Why are you ghosting me?”
“It’s not that I meant to ghost you... things were just so urgent and...”
“Phew, fine. I get it.”
Really?
“I understand, Woo-jin. Yes, I can understand.”
As she spoke, her hand slowly drifted toward my lower half.
“Instead, would it be okay if I just plucked this out and kept it? I’m worried you might use it in the wrong places.”
“I’m sorry! I’m really sorry!”
She occasionally made crazy comments, but wasn't today a bit much?
“Sigh.”
Seo Ye-rin let out a deep sigh and slowly pulled her hand away. I guess it was a joke after all.
“Fine, I’m sulking now. Do whatever you want.”
She gave my butt a knee-kick and walked out.
Judging by how hard she hit me, she really was annoyed.
I guess Yun-ji being here is a bit much for her too.
She was the ex, after all.
I thought to myself that this situation was a mess and tried to finish my business, but...
……It was because of Seo Ye-rin.
It took a while for things to calm down down there after she’d gotten them all worked up.
“Phew.”
A few minutes later.
After calming my mind by counting sheep, I walked back out to find someone else sitting in my seat.
It was Choi I-seo.
“……What kind of combination is this?”
The table for four that I’d been sitting at was now completely packed.
Yun-ji and Yoo Ah-rin were still there.
And now Seo Ye-rin and Choi I-seo had joined them.
I felt like something big was about to go down, so I grabbed a separate chair to sit beside them.
On my way, other guys clicked their tongues or glared at me for forcing my way into that table, but...
What was I supposed to do?
I had to stop the fire before it started.
“Heh.”
“You’ve got guts, Kim Woo-jin.”
Oh Yun-ji and Yoo Ah-rin greeted me immediately.
“…….”
“Bleh!”
Choi I-seo silently poured soju into a glass, and Seo Ye-rin greeted me by sticking her tongue out.
Why?
The girls suddenly started drinking at a breakneck pace.
“Cheers.”
When Choi I-seo held out her glass, the other three followed suit instantly.
The empty soju bottles started piling up in no time.
I couldn't even touch a drop; I was just the shuttle for the four of them, busy grilling meat.
Is this the sorrow of being the head of a household?
Slowly, the other students began to leave.
There was talk of a second round, but no one at this table budged.
Eventually, the restaurant grew quiet.
This guy still has feelings.
I clicked my tongue and sent a Tok back, saying I hoped he’d make a choice he wouldn't regret.
The four of them were staring at me, probably thinking I was distracted.
Feeling awkward, I was about to grill more meat when Yoo Ah-rin suddenly asked.
“What was that funny story from earlier?”
They’d been drinking like a bunch of mobsters, but I guess they were getting bored now.
Thinking this was my chance, I immediately spilled the story.
“I met up with those idiots the other day.”
I told them the story of how the guys were weighing me against Chan-woo and ended up choosing Chan-woo.
I thought it was a funny anecdote, but as I told it, I started to wonder if it was just a bit gross.
Just as I was starting to regret it...
“I thought only girls did 'A or B' questions, but I guess guys do them too.”
“People who do those can talk for hours about just that.”
The atmosphere wasn't too bad.
“Like, would you rather always come in 2nd place, or have a 50/50 chance of being 1st or last? Stuff like that,” Choi I-seo added.
It seemed like even Choi I-seo found just drinking in this atmosphere a bit much and was trying to lighten things up.
“Kim Woo-jin with a dick for a face VS Kim Woo-jin with a face for a dick.”
That girl, Seo Ye-rin, was way too loose.
“Holy shit, what kind of question is that?”
Just imagining it was horrifying.
I wondered what kind of shitty question that was, but maybe because they were drunk, they were surprisingly serious about it.
“Definitely the first one. You couldn't even walk around with the second one.”
“The second one isn't even human to begin with.”
“I guess you’d just have to keep his face in pants every day.”
From Yoo Ah-rin to Choi I-seo and Oh Yun-ji.
When they all chose the first option, Seo Ye-rin nodded.
“Hmm, so Kim Woo-jin as a lifelong virgin.”
“I guess so, if his face was a dick. But seriously, what kind of question is this?!”
Even though I asked irritably, Seo Ye-rin ignored me and just kept drinking.
“Kim Woo-jin who touches your breasts every time you meet VS Kim Woo-jin who touches your butt every time you meet.”
“Oh, for fuck’s sake. She’s hooked now.”
I slapped my forehead at Yoo Ah-rin’s question and let out a deep sigh.
I should order more alcohol. For myself.
“The butt. Everyone can see if he touches my breasts.”
Oh Yun-ji answered nonchalantly with her chin in her hand, but this time, the opinions were split.
“Breasts for me. I feel it more there.”
Seo Ye-rin really shouldn't drink.
“I think the butt would be better too.”
Choi I-seo answered in a mumble after deep consideration.
As the lady brought more alcohol and I poured it into my glass, Oh Yun-ji raised her hand this time.
“Kim Woo-jin in a cat cosplay VS Kim Woo-jin in a dog cosplay.”
I’m just going to drink.
I ignored them and just downed my drink.
“Dog. He’s a dog anyway, so it suits him.”
“I don't think it’d be bad to have Woo-jini following me around going 'woof woof.' Maybe with a leash.”
“……Cat.”
They eventually just started talking amongst themselves.
“Sadi-jin VS Maso-jin?”
“Whoa, that’s a bit...”
“Hmm. It depends on the situation.”
“……Since he’s a guy, maybe the former rather than the latter?”
They kept going.
Fine, keep going.
Having gained momentum, Seo Ye-rin excitedly continued the questions.
“2 Woojins VS 0.5 Woojins.”
“Ugh, hey. 2 Woojins is too much.”
“Definitely the latter. Even now, I’m a bit...”
“Hmm? What do you mean?”
Oh Yun-ji, who didn't understand Seo Ye-rin’s question, tilted her head and asked.
When Seo Ye-rin explained the unit of '1 Woo-jin' that only we knew...
“Ah, so exactly—”
Grab.
I covered Oh Yun-ji’s mouth with my hand before she could say anything else.
“D-Don't.”
I’d listened as long as I could, but I had to stop this.
Because we had actually measured it with a ruler before.
When I bit my lip and gave her a warning look, Oh Yun-ji nodded. I slowly let go.
“Exactly—!”
Grab.
“I said don't!”