Chapter 290: Airplane
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 290: Airplane
“What are you doing here?”
The moment I saw Oh Yun-ji, the words tumbled out of my mouth in sheer surprise.
“What do you mean? I’m going on a trip too.”
Judging by her nonchalant reaction, she clearly already knew I was here.
Was Choi I-seo supposed to tell me? Maybe she missed the chance because she was sleeping.
As I looked toward I-seo in confusion, Oh Yun-ji shrugged and added, “I-seo doesn’t know either. I was going to say hello earlier, but she was fast asleep.”
“Sigh, is it really okay for you to just leave like this? Don’t you have work?”
I’d heard she was busy finishing up everything she could before returning to school for the second semester. Besides, with the recent incident drawing so much attention to her, she could have been capitalizing on that in various ways.
“Well, I am busy,” Yun-ji admitted. She wasn’t unaware of the situation. “But I need a break. I’ve been working non-stop without ever taking a proper vacation.”
“So you’re resting this time?”
“Yeah. I need to recharge properly before school starts.”
“But why Hawaii?”
“Because with you around, people recognize me everywhere in Korea. But wait, why am I even explaining this to you?”
Yun-ji took a sharp step toward me and poked my chest with her finger, looking annoyed.
“I’m going on a trip with Jin-ah. It’s just a coincidence that our destinations overlap.”
“I bet the hotels overlap too.”
At my remark, Yun-ji glanced at Choi Jin-ah and replied, “Jin-ah made the arrangements, so I don’t really know.”
“....”
Choi Jin-ah kept her mouth shut.
I suspected my big brother had arranged the trip for them. Since he knew about Jin-ah’s current situation, it was likely his way of being considerate.
It also meant he truly thought there was nothing going on between me and her. If there had been even a hint of a strange vibe, he would have booked a completely different hotel.
“By the way, how did you two become friends?”
“Oh, that... we just happened to meet. Last time, when Yun-ji came to your family home—”
“We’re not close. We just happened to time it right to come together.”
“Yun-ji?!”
“It’s fine, you don’t have to lie to him. He’ll just shrug it off anyway.”
“B-but we agreed to get our stories straight earlier...”
As Choi Jin-ah stammered in embarrassment, Oh Yun-ji remained as stoic as a rock. Surprisingly, the two of them looked quite good together.
“Sigh, well, I hope you two get along. I’m heading out. Have a nice trip.”
“Hey.”
I was about to turn and leave when Yun-ji called out to me. She stood there with her arms crossed, her face slightly flushed as she asked, “We can at least grab a meal together once we’re there, right?”
“....”
“No?”
“I’ll ask the others. If they’re okay with it, I don’t mind.”
“Fine, that’s enough for me.”
Having received her answer, Yun-ji waved me off. Choi Jin-ah also gave a slight bow as I walked away.
“Phew, my head hurts.”
“Would you like some headache medicine?”
Senior Ju-hee, who had been standing behind me the whole time, finally spoke up.
Because she exuded such a strong 'bodyguard' aura, it actually created a sense of distance between us.
It’s a bit uncomfortable.
Had spending time with her always been this awkward?
I knew I was the one who had messed up.
The fact that my relationship with the person I used to call 'Captain Ju' had soured this much felt like a weight of guilt on my chest.
“Senior, I’m sorry, but I’d like to be alone for a bit.”
“Understood.”
Perhaps she felt the same way I did. She bowed her head and walked away.
Maybe I shouldn't have asked her to be my bodyguard.
I should try to patch things up during this trip.
As my mind grew cluttered with thoughts, I started craving something sweet. I was picking up some snacks provided in the lounge when—
“Woo-jin-ah!”
Seo Ye-rin, who had said she was going to shower, approached me looking fresh and radiant.
She looked so adorable that I reached out to squeeze both her cheeks. Their soft, plump texture was far more healing than any sweet snack.
“Ah, this is nice.”
“Hehehe.”
As I toyed with her squishy cheeks, she just giggled and let me do as I pleased.
Yoo Ah-rin had already ditched her 'refined lady' concept, but had Seo Ye-rin finally abandoned her 'Confucian girl' concept too?
No, it’s more like she just forgot about it.
To be fair, Ye-rin wasn't usually one to wear revealing clothes. The long-skirted dress she wore today actually felt more modest than usual.
“Heehee, Woo-jini’s hands smell good.”
“My hands have a smell?”
“I don’t know, maybe it’s just the smell of you.”
“Calling it a 'smell' makes it sound a bit weird.”
Doesn't that usually imply a stench?
Ye-rin smirked and brought one of my hands—the one that had been pinching her cheek—to her mouth.
Slurp.
She started sucking on my thumb.
“It’s the taste of Woo-jini.”
“Hey, that’s dirty.”
“Me? Or you?”
“I am. Do you know how many germs are on a thumb?”
And people were watching.
I tried to pull my finger away, but Ye-rin’s lips followed it to the very end.
I finally managed to yank it back as she tried to keep sucking. When I glared at her, she just laughed, saying it was a joke.
“I want to get on the plane already! This is my first time flying First Class!”
“It’ll be comfortable. They say it takes at least eight hours. Did you download anything to watch on the plane?”
These days, you can download content from OTT platforms in advance to watch during the flight without Wi-Fi or data. I had already downloaded some anime and a medical drama.
“No, I didn't download anything.”
“Well, okay. I guess you can just sleep and wake up there since it’s eight hours.”
“Yeah, I’m just planning to sleep soundly.”
But surprisingly, sleeping for a long time on a plane isn't easy. Even in First Class, it’s still a plane, and there’s noise.
Well, she’ll figure it out.
As we were about to head back to the others, Ye-rin nudged my arm and asked, “Woo-jin-ah, do you know what ABC-172 is?”
“Hmm? That’s a product code.”
“You knew it immediately. Then do you know what it’s about?”
“I don’t know that much. I’m not some expert on adult videos.”
No matter how much I knew, I didn't know the plot of a video just by hearing the code.
At my answer, Ye-rin smirked and whispered, “It’s an airplane roleplay concept.”
“....”
“Preparation complete!”
Ye-rin pumped her fists in the air. Just as I was about to ask what on earth she had prepared, I felt a chill.
On a hunch, I rested my hand on Ye-rin’s butt.
“Hngh?”
Her body trembled slightly, and she pushed her hips back a bit, as if making it easier for me to touch her.
But I wasn't touching her because I was suddenly horny; I was checking something.
“...Are you not wearing panties?”
The sensation beneath the thin dress was smooth. My hand slid down without any obstruction, and the soft, firm contact stimulated my masculinity.
“Yeah, I’m not.”
“Why?! Are you crazy? No, look at how many people are here!”
“It’s fine as long as they can’t see.”
Look at this girl.
Frustrated, I practically beat my chest as I tried to remind her of her 'Confucian girl' concept.
“Haven't you been keeping your distance from me lately? Why are you suddenly being so aggressive?”
“...Oh, right.”
“Are you an idiot?”
Seo Ye-rin seemed offended by my words and pointed a finger at me in protest.
“It’s your fault! You suddenly touched my cheeks and started emitting pheromones, so I couldn't help it! This is all your fault!”
“What pheromones? You’re the one giving off vibes right now! Going commando is insane!”
“But there aren't many chances to do it on a plane!”
“Shut up! That’s a crime!”
When I shouted in panic, Ye-rin immediately shot back.
“It’s not a crime if you don’t get caught!”
Oh, so that’s how it’s going to be?
“I-seo! Ah-rin! Look over here! Look at what this girl is doing!”
I immediately ran toward the others, and Ye-rin frantically chased after me.
“D-don’t! Please don’t!”
In the end...
Seo Ye-rin was dragged to the restroom by a newly awakened Choi I-seo and Yoo Ah-rin to put her panties back on.
After all that drama, it was finally time to board. We grabbed our suitcases and headed for the gate.
“I never imagined I’d have to help a girl my age put on her underwear.”
“Ugh, that was more humiliating than having them taken off.”
“Yawn, I’m tired.”
Amidst the girls' chatter, I slid over to Choi I-seo, who still looked half-asleep.
“You said you couldn't sleep because you were nervous about your first flight?”
“That, and Min-ji kept me up late talking about souvenirs and photos.”
“You know, when you get on a plane, you have to take off your shoes—”
“That’s not funny, so stop.”
“Yes, ma'am.”
What a shame.
I wanted to tease I-seo with something fun, but she was usually so composed that it was hard to find an opening.
“Oh, by the way, did you see that Yun-ji is here?”
“I just saw her. I heard she was taking a vacation, but I didn't expect us to be going together.”
“She asked if we could grab a meal later. Is that okay?”
“Well, since we’re traveling to the same place, we should at least have one meal together.”
I-seo didn't seem to have much of an objection to Yun-ji joining us.
Ever since the last incident, I hadn't been quite sure what I-seo really thought of Yun-ji.
Just then, Yoo Ah-rin sidled up to me.
“Hey, are you going to be okay abstaining for eight hours?”
“Eight hours doesn't even count as abstinence, Ah-rin. Are you advertising that you’re a scrub?”
“I thought your balls would explode if you didn't empty them every four hours.”
“You want to be my 'disposal unit' every four hours? Should I turn you into a toilet?”
“Kyaa! I’m being attacked by the Big D Man!”
Laughing, Ah-rin ran back and hugged Seo Ye-rin. She had said she was excited about the trip, and she was clearly having the time of her life.
“She’s cute.”
As I watched Ah-rin with a smile, I felt a stinging gaze from right beside me.
“Ahem.”
I quickened my pace and entered the plane.
“May I check your tickets, please?”
At the entrance of the plane, the flight attendants were checking tickets. I quickly handed mine over and raised my hand.
“Kim Woo-jin, First Class seat A3. I’m Korean! I’d like the Korean menu for breakfast, please!”
“Huh? Oh, yes?”
I took my ticket back from the bewildered flight attendant and walked inside.
Choi I-seo, who was right behind me, wore a dazed expression before awkwardly raising her hand just like I did.
“Uh... um, I’m Choi I-seo, First Class seat A2... I-I’m Korean too. I’d like the Korean menu as well.”
Immediately, Yoo Ah-rin and Seo Ye-rin behind her burst into laughter.
“What is she doing?”
“I-seo, you just have to show them your ticket.”
“Huh? What?”
The flight attendant gave the flustered I-seo a kind smile and replied, “Yes, please head inside. There is a set time for meals, but if you feel hungry after takeoff, please let us know at any time.”
“Ah... okay.”
To deceive your enemy, you must first deceive yourself.
This is what a lie with soul looks like.
“Hahaha! Choi I-seo is freaking hilarious!”
As I cackled, I-seo’s face turned bright red, and she bit her lip hard.
“Kim Woo-jin...! Come here!”
Naturally, since our seats were right next to each other, I was caught in no time.