Chapter 519: Jungle
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 519: Jungle
The date ended just like that.
Two victims and two sinners.
On the bus ride back, Seo Ye-rin and I sat side-by-side with our heads bowed low.
Behind us sat the victims: Choi I-seo and Yoo Ah-rin.
Seo Ye-rin and I kept our heads pressed against the back of the seat in front of us, facing each other.
"Woo-jin, look at this."
Seo Ye-rin made a circle with her thumb and index finger. Seeing that, I quickly poked my finger through it.
"Like this, right?"
"…No, I was going to say my fingers are thin."
"Ahem."
Feeling awkward, I tried to pull my finger out, but Seo Ye-rin suddenly grabbed my hand and forced it back and forth.
"Now I’m doing it to you."
"Pfft!"
I let out an involuntary laugh, but immediately shut my mouth when I felt a stinging, reproachful gaze from behind me.
"Ahem."
Is this the fate of a spoiler troll?
I vowed never to spoil anything in front of them again. Though, I wasn't sure if we’d ever go to a comic book cafe together again.
"Woo-jin."
"…What?"
About five minutes had passed.
Either she had the memory of a goldfish or she just didn't care, because Seo Ye-rin started whispering again, completely ignoring the sharp glares from the two women behind us.
When I turned my head to see why she called me, Seo Ye-rin was grinning, her lips pouted out.
"Kiss?"
"…We’re on a bus."
"Our heads are down so no one can see."
She had a point.
The moment I gave her a quick peck, I felt a sharp smack on my back.
"Agh?!"
Startled, I bolted upright, only to find Choi I-seo glaring at me fiercely.
"You know you're on a bus, right?"
"…I told her that, but Seo Ye-rin insisted."
"But Woo-jin was the one who did it."
Seo Ye-rin lifted her head and betrayed me with a bright, innocent smile.
As I stared at her in disbelief, she gave me a cheeky wink.
"I'm pretty, so forgive me!"
"…Fine."
I forgave her.
I really shouldn't have, but I did. I need to think of a way to counter that technique next time.
"Cut the bullshit."
Of course, it didn't seem to work on Yoo Ah-rin and Choi I-seo.
*
We got off the bus and started walking home.
Despite the little incidents along the way, the fact that everyone’s expressions had softened suggested that they’d genuinely enjoyed the date.
"It’ll be fun to take the kids out like this when they’re older," I muttered.
The three women’s eyes sparkled simultaneously.
"Totally! I want to take them to an amusement park!"
"I want to go to… a water park. Seeing how much Seo-woo loves baths, I think he’ll love swimming too."
"Chae-rin likes animal prints. Going to the zoo sounds like a good idea."
Even though we were young, having children who were an inseparable part of our lives made everything feel so much richer.
"Of course, we have to manage our grades first."
I checked the group chat on my phone and saw that the professor had made a comment about the people who were absent today. He was wondering why people were already skipping lectures so early in the semester.
Choi I-seo slipped her arm through mine, acting cute.
"It’s okay, Woo-jin. I’ll help you."
As expected of our Choi I-seo, who had never missed being the department topper since the start of the semester. Just hearing her say that was reassuring.
"Just don't be too hard on me."
"Hmm, I can't promise that."
As Choi I-seo laughed playfully, Yoo Ah-rin grabbed my other arm.
"Hey, I’ll make sure you stay focused."
"How?"
"The moment you look away, I’ll smack you right in the head!"
"Yeah, thanks. I’ll do the same for you when you return to school."
"Hah, I’ll knock you out before you even get the chance."
Yoo Ah-rin chuckled.
Since there was no room left, Seo Ye-rin stood in front of me and said with a grin, "I'll suck you off while you study, Woo-jin!"
"…"
"…"
"…"
My honest feelings slipped out.
"I'm looking forward to you the most."
"Hehe!"
Delighted, Seo Ye-rin leaned her back against my chest and started walking forward. It was a bit difficult since she was leaning her full weight on me, but I managed to stay upright with the other two supporting my arms.
"What the hell? Isn't teaching you the most helpful thing?"
"Yeah, and it’s hard work hitting you so you stay focused. Have you ever thought about how devastating it feels for a wife to hit her husband?"
To the two complainers, I offered a solution.
"Then you guys can suck me off with Ye-rin—AAAAAGH!"
Both of them tightened their grip on my arms with all their might.
"What? Suck? To your wives?"
"This bastard wants to die."
"My arms are gonna pop! They're gonna break!"
It took a long time for them to let go of my arms.
As we neared the main house, Seo Ye-rin, who had been watching me intently, asked curiously, "Woo-jin, why are you only rubbing your left arm?"
My left arm was particularly sore, so I answered without thinking.
"I-seo’s chest acted like a cushion, but Ah-rin’s didn't, so it hurt more."
"Fuck, we’re having a real domestic dispute today."
Yoo Ah-rin rolled up her sleeves and stomped toward me.
"Yu-na! Mommy’s home!"
"Seo-woo, did you sleep well?"
While Seo Ye-rin and Choi I-seo rushed into the house to greet the children, a different scene unfolded in the garden.
"Gwaaaaah!"
"You son of a bitch!"
Yoo Ah-rin and I stayed behind in the garden, engaging in a match of WWE that looked like UFC.
* * *
The next day, at Gahyeon University.
There was one thing I had forgotten.
While eating lunch at the student cafeteria, I glanced at the Bamboo Forest, and Anonymous 116 was at it again.
The impostor, I mean.
Unlike last time when he was completely ignored, there were actually a few comments this time.
'What is Ye-rin doing…?'
Anonymous 69, who appeared in the Bamboo Forest even though she should be busy looking after the baby.
"This guy is insane."
I had blocked him when I was with Senior Ju-hee. Now that the block had expired, look at him running wild again.
I was about to block him again in disbelief when a few more unexpected replies appeared.
"This is…"
Anonymous 69 was Seo Ye-rin.
Anonymous 59 was Yoo Ah-rin.
Anonymous 287 was Choi I-seo.
They must be busy with the kids, yet look at them fighting so hard for their husband. I was slightly touched and briefly considered not blocking the guy.
'Well, I can't let them waste too much of their time.'
I left a reply as well.
I immediately called Choi I-seo.
— Hello?
"Hey, why would you post that in the Bamboo Forest?"
— It was too much work to send a text. Buy batteries on the way back. AAA.
"…Got it."
I hung up at Choi I-seo’s indifferent response and looked at the Bamboo Forest, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Anonymous 160 had gone quiet after the mention of a ban and a lawsuit.
In truth, Anonymous 160 couldn't even be called a villain.
The Bamboo Forest at the start of the semester was a literal jungle.
The usual troll and fighting cock, back at it again.
Looks like Anonymous 44’s grades are in the gutter.
"Ugh, fuck. I seriously can't read this."
There were new faces too.
"…Right."
With so many psychos around, how could a mere 'Kim Woo-jin impostor' even hope to compete?
With a sigh, I began cleaning up the Bamboo Forest for the first time in a while.
As I was working, a woman sat down across from me.
"Brother-in-law… I mean, Senior!"
It was Choi I-hyun, who had walked away after seeing me having car sex with Senior Ju-hee last time.
"Buy me coffee!"
I could only let out a hollow laugh at Choi I-hyun’s bright request.
"Why don't you just mug me?"
"Can I? Give me your money."
"…You, I’m telling I-seo everything."
"Ah, sorry! Just kidding! It was a joke!"