Chapter 244: Daily Life
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 244: Daily Life
Yoo Ah-rin headed out to practice.
The rest of us were left feeling a bit awkward, sitting around in someone else's house. Ah-rin had told us to make ourselves at home, but a certain level of discomfort was unavoidable.
"I should change into something more comfortable."
Deciding to start with a change of clothes, I began rummaging through the bags Choi I-seo had brought from my room. Having visited my place numerous times, she knew exactly what I liked to wear at home.
I grabbed my usual tracksuit and headed toward the bathroom.
"Woo-jin, can you change by yourself? Do you want me to help?"
Seo Ye-rin, who had been lying down, sat up abruptly, looking interested.
"It’s just a half cast, so I think I can manage on my own."
I didn't think it would be that difficult, but my answer seemed to disappoint her. She let out a long sigh and began to scold me.
"Woo-jin, haven't you ever watched a romantic comedy? In situations like this, the unwritten rule is that I help you change and then say, 'Oh my?! It’s so big… gulp.'"
"..."
She’s already seen everything there is to see; what on earth is she talking about?
My gaze instinctively drifted toward Choi I-seo, silently pleading for help. But I-seo just buried her face in her phone, pretending she hadn't heard a word.
"Ah-rin gave us a warning, so I’ll just change by myself for now."
"Then let me pick out your panties!"
I wasn't even planning on changing my underwear.
"Can't I at least choose what my man wears under his pants?"
"...Sigh, fine. Do whatever you want."
The two of us began digging through the luggage I-seo had brought. My clothes were all familiar, but they were folded in a way I wasn't used to.
"Hmm, come to think of it, I’ve never actually rummaged through Woo-jini’s closet before."
"I’m more curious about what was going through I-seo’s head while she was packing all this."
"Oh?"
Seo Ye-rin’s eyes sparkled, clearly intrigued by my comment. It wasn't just that she brought my clothes and underwear; they were all folded quite neatly...
"I wasn't thinking about anything."
Choi I-seo answered while hiding her mouth behind her phone, but it was an obvious lie. Seo Ye-rin noticed it too. With a mischievous grin, she snatched up a pair of my panties.
"I-seo, did you do that? Did you bury your nose in these and sniff them while going, 'T-this is Woo-jin’s—!?'"
"Are you crazy?!"
Choi I-seo jumped to her feet, her face turning bright red.
She obviously hadn't done that, but seeing her get so flustered was honestly entertaining, so I decided to join in.
"Ah, I-seo. That explains why you're acting so nonchalant now. Did you... use my panties?"
"Gasp! You're right! That's it! She’s so calm because she’s in the middle of Post-Nut Clarity!"
Do women even get Post-Nut Clarity?
I think they do.
If I wanted to, I could check right now—!
"I didn't! I'm not! I'm not that kind of pervert!"
Watching her jump up and shout was actually quite cute. Since Choi I-seo rarely acted this way, a strange sense of playfulness welled up inside me.
"Wait, these panties feel a bit damp?"
"Whoa?! Did she wash them or something?!"
Seo Ye-rin immediately chimed in, laughing. It seemed she was also enjoying I-seo’s reaction.
"I-seo, you're so lecherous."
"So naughty. Well, I knew it since the last time we did it. Back then, on Sex Day—!"
"Aaaaagh!"
Her face crimson, Choi I-seo lunged at me. Usually, she was a specialist in punching, but this time she was so flustered that she tackled me instead.
I fell backward, pinned under her weight.
"Oof! Gack!?"
I-seo’s fingers poked into my mouth and eyes. She was flailing around on top of me in a panic, struggling to cover my mouth with her hands.
"Hey, calm dow—mph?! D-don't put your fingers in my mouth!"
"You! Youuu!"
"Okay! I get it!"
She looked genuinely wronged, with tears welling up in her eyes, so I pulled her into a tight hug to calm her down.
"I was just teasing. I know you wouldn't do something like that."
"I really didn't."
It seemed she was extra sensitive because she wasn't used to being teased like this. I offered a logical reason to help her settle down.
"Anyway, if you were in the mood, there's no way you'd settle for my panties."
"...Is that supposed to be a comfort?"
"I mean, it's true. I'm always ready to take my pants off whenever you want."
"What about me?"
I gave a thumbs up to Seo Ye-rin, who was looking down at us from the side.
"I'm always ready to do it whenever either of you wants."
"Hehe, I love it when Woo-jini says things like that. It means I can turn you on anytime."
"...I probably shouldn't be the one saying this."
Choi I-seo slowly got off me, looking sheepish as she took a step back.
"But you two... really do suit each other."
I think Yoo Ah-rin said something similar once.
* * *
"Whew."
Yoo Ah-rin, who had begun practicing for the Taekwondo performance, wiped her sweat with a towel and caught her breath.
"Guys, the most important thing is the tips of your toes. If your toes are perfectly aligned, even a simple movement looks much better."
The Master had organized several performances like this with the kids before, so his detailed instructions were a huge help.
"Is this the right feel?"
"Oh, your posture is great. Can you hold it?"
Furthermore, her old Taekwondo peers and even high schoolers were participating enthusiastically.
'They say being a Neutuber is the number one dream for kids these days.'
It seemed that wasn't an exaggeration. Yun-ji had told her that if she persuaded the high schoolers at the dojang, she’d easily find people to help. And indeed, once the kids heard they could appear on Neutube, they agreed to help without a second thought.
'That girl didn't become a CEO for nothing.'
Ah-rin knew the current situation—getting help from her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend—was a bit bizarre. But she told herself she wasn't getting advice from Kim Woo-jin's ex, but rather from the representative of a company that managed personal broadcasters.
'I should buy her a meal later.'
Naturally, she wouldn't invite Kim Woo-jin. This was strictly business.
"Alright, everyone, it's getting late. Let's wrap it up."
At the Master's word, everyone began moving busily. Since tomorrow was a day off, she didn't need to pack the mock weapons. She hesitated for a moment, then...
'H-he was the one who told me to call him.'
Kim Woo-jin was the one who said he’d come pick her up and told her to contact him before she finished. Turning her back so others couldn't see, she sent a quick Tok.
She waited for a moment, but there was no reply. Not only was there no reply, but he hadn't even read it yet. The '1' next to the message wasn't disappearing.
'What the...?'
It wasn't that she absolutely needed him to pick her up. Kim Woo-jin was a patient, after all; it was better for him to stay home. Since the dojang didn't have a separate shower, she changed out of her dobok and wiped her body down with a towel and wet wipes.
'Right, I bet they're having a grand old time.'
As she wondered why Kim Woo-jin wasn't checking his messages, her thoughts naturally spiraled toward the worst-case scenario. Seo Ye-rin and Choi I-seo were at the house too. They could be playing around distractedly, or he could have given in to temptation and be too busy making out to check his phone.
"Yeah, that's definitely it."
Ah-rin gritted her teeth as she pulled on a T-shirt. Usually, when Kim Woo-jin was having sex, he ignored everything else and focused entirely on the act. She loved that feeling when it was directed at her—the feeling that he was giving her his everything—but the thought of that focus being directed at another girl was infuriating.
"I specifically told them not to do it at the house."
Thud.
Ah-rin stormed out of the locker room.
"Ah-rin, you leaving?"
"See you tomorrow! Good work today."
"It's our first landmark practice session, aren't we having a department gathering?"
"Do it among yourselves."
She brushed off the people trying to hold her back. There were female members among the helpers, so they could pair up and have fun on their own.
"Master, I'll see you tomorrow."
"O-oh, right. Okay..."
Fuming with jealousy, Ah-rin marched outside, seeing red. Her fists were clenched tight. Should she take a taxi? She considered it, but given the distance, running seemed faster. There was also the time spent waiting for a taxi to consider.
"Whew."
She had just finished a vigorous practice session, but she forgot her fatigue. Just as she was about to sprint...
"Ah."
Near the Taekwondo dojang.
The moment Kim Woo-jin, dressed in a tracksuit, caught sight of Yoo Ah-rin, he froze. He looked like he was trying to hide.
"Ah, Woo-jin! How could you ruin the surprise like this!"
"Sigh, I blew it."
Then, Seo Ye-rin and Choi I-seo emerged from the alley next to the dojang. The two of them began to berate Kim Woo-jin for his slow movements.
"Woo-jin, didn't you earnestly request us to move fast earlier?"
"Exactly. We didn't even read her Toks on purpose. We said she’d be super mad, but we could make her feel great in an instant. You were talking so big."
"...I'm a patient, you know."
Kim Woo-jin came up with an excuse, lifting his right leg to show his cast.
"That's why we told you to come and hide first!"
"You said you'd be the lookout since you're the man, even if your leg is hurt."
Watching Kim Woo-jin get scolded and poked by the other two, Yoo Ah-rin couldn't help but let out a small chuckle.
'Was I anxious?'
She couldn't deny it. The moment she thought they were having fun without her, her head had started to throb with heat.
But...
Seeing the three of them caring about her and coming out to meet her made her feel unexpectedly touched. Their relationship was certainly abnormal, but...
Honestly, in this moment...
'It’s actually quite nice.'
Yes, she felt that it wasn't so bad after all.
"Hey, why did you guys come? It's late, you should've been sleeping."
She tried to act nonchalant, but Kim Woo-jin narrowed his eyes and clicked his tongue.
"Why are you acting so cool? You looked like you were coming out to kill me just a second ago."
"...The girls could have stayed asleep."
At her defensive remark, Seo Ye-rin immediately chimed in.
"Exactly! That's the problem, Ah-rin!"
"Hmm?"
"How are we going to sleep?"
"Ah."
Since it was someone else's house, they probably felt awkward about just hopping into bed. She didn't really mind, though.
"The main room—"
"How about we all sleep in the bed together?"
Kim Woo-jin immediately raised his hand and made the suggestion. Anticipating a blow, he quickly pointed to his leg, playing the patient card.
"Absolutely not all together."
Choi I-seo, who had lowered her fist instead of hitting him, offered a logical reason.
"Because then we won't actually be sleeping."
"Tsk."
Hearing that, Kim Woo-jin rubbed his chin and nodded.
"That's logical."
'What part of that is logical?'
Why did she even like this guy?
Yoo Ah-rin asked herself that question once again.