Chapter 27
Translator - Zofu
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While the accessory shop owner stepped out to take a call, the girly-looking male employee wrapped up the 14k necklace with a bulldog pendant as per the sexy accessory shop owner's instructions and struck up a conversation with me.
"Excuse me. I'm saying this because I'm worried, but our boss is a total player. Be careful. Don't get hurt."
Fucking asshole.
What business does that girly bitch have pretending to worry about me?
I could tell at a glance that he wants to drive a wedge between me and the sexy accessory shop owner.
I responded coldly and manfully.
"Ah, yes. I'll handle it myself. Mind your own business."
But this girly bitch started shit again.
"I'm telling you this because I'm worried, but your tone is a bit off, kid. So rude."
No, who asked you to worry about me?
His spiteful tone probably means this bastard got fucked by that sexy owner or has a crush on her.
I can feel it.
"Hey. When did you ever see me? I'm younger than you. I'm the younger one. Stop meddling in other people's business and do your own job, huh? You want to get your ass beat? Who do you think you are, pulling this bullshit?"
When I spoke coldly and decisively, the accessory shop employee flinched and averted his eyes.
Seemingly scared, his hands shook as he wrapped the package.
What the hell.
These otherworldly dudes were such cowards.
My confidence surged.
As I was about to leave with the necklace the cowardly bastard wrapped up, the sexy owner happened to finish her call and came back inside.
"Oh my, leaving already? Stay a bit longer."
"Ah, I have plans with a friend. Thanks for the gift. I'll Kakaotalk you."
"Yes....... Have a good time with your friend."
I gave a slight bow and left the shop, but the sexy owner ogled my chest and ass with lecherous eyes.
Fuck, what a waste.
If I didn't have plans with Se-kyung, I could've fucked her right there in the shop, away from that gay-looking employee bastard.
But whatever, I can fuck her brains out Thursday night anyway.
Right now, fucking virgin pussy Se-kyung is the top priority.
The fucking sexy accessory shop owner would definitely be a better fuck, but virgin pussy Se-kyung is innocent and fun to hang out with since no man's touched her.
Is it the thrill of conquering a brand-new item untouched by human hands?
Like unboxing a fresh delivery.
Anyway, I wanted to meet up with Se-kyung quickly now, have some skinship and drinks.
I went to a flower shop near the accessory store I'd looked up earlier and picked out a bouquet filled with lilacs and roses.
The flower shop owner, an older man, widened his eyes in surprise.
"No way, kid. A man buying a bouquet for his girlfriend? And such a pretty one at that. I don't know who your girlfriend is, but she's one lucky girl. Really."
"Come on, sir. A man buying a woman flowers is basic dating etiquette."
"Back in my day, sure, we did that. But these days, there are hardly any young men like that. You really remind me of when I was young."
The bandit-looking flower shop owner gazed at me with a nostalgic look, as if recalling his youth.
Wow.
Even when he was young, there's no way he looked like me.
"Anyway, these days young men get pampered by women who accept them easily, so they get together and break up easily. That's why romance is dead. Good. You've got some romance in you. I'll give you a special 20% discount, just for you. Makes me think of my youth. I wonder if Mi-young is doing well......."
Oh! What luck is this?
The bandit-looking flower shop owner kept projecting his younger self onto me and empathizing.
Whatever the case, a huge discount on the bouquet...
That's enough for me to be the sacrificial lamb who reminds this bandit uncle of his youthful romance.
I got the necklace as a free gift from the sexy Miss accessory shop owner, and the bouquet at 20% off.
I've got a good feeling today's date with Se-kyung will go well.
I bowed deeply at 90 degrees to thank the bandit-looking flower shop owner and left the shop. By now, the sky had gotten quite dark.
In high spirits, I hummed a tune as I headed to Fitvely Fitness where Se-kyung worked, and men looked at me with envious eyes.
Huh? What is this?
Ah, I see.
Thinking about it from the opposite perspective, I get it.
In this gender-reversed world, men giving women bouquets and gifts is almost unheard of, so everyone must think I received the bouquet and accessory as gifts from my girlfriend.
Ah, thinking about it that way is fucking embarrassing again.
A guy walking around holding a bouquet he got from a girl.
My face turned red.
I walked as fast as I could and arrived where Se-kyung worked.
"Welcome~ Oh? Aren't you the one who came to see Manager Se-kyung earlier?"
The male reception staff at Fitvely Fitness pretended to know me.
I greeted them back.
"Yes~ Hello. Is Se-kyung here?"
"Yes. Please have a seat and wait. I'll let Se-kyung know a guest is here. By the way, that's a pretty bouquet. Did you get it as a gift from your girlfriend?"
The receptionist smiled as he looked at the bouquet of mixed roses and lilacs.
I said flatly to the receptionist.
"No. I bought this to give to Se-kyung. Ah, I was so fucking embarrassed bringing it here. Everyone was staring."
The male receptionist stared at me with surprised rabbit eyes.
"What? You bought a bouquet to give to Se-kyung? A man? Giving a woman a bouquet?"
Ah, seriously.
Why do the men in this world annoyingly keep repeating the same thing?
I answered half-heartedly, annoyed.
"Yes. Uh, could you call Se-kyung quickly? It's embarrassing holding this."
"Ah? Yes? Yes......."
The male receptionist went inside the gym with a dumbfounded expression, still unable to believe it.
And after a moment...
Se-kyung appeared, wearing a black cap and Adidas training clothes, with a bag slung over her shoulder.
Even in simple training clothes, her pretty face and firm, Coke-bottle figure made the outfit look amazing.
In fact, she looked more attractive with that slightly boyish vibe than if she had dressed up all fancy.
Could you call it the fresh feeling of a student?
Se-kyung was startled when she saw me holding the bouquet and took a step back.
"Hey, Si-won. What's with that bouquet?"
I smiled brightly and handed the bouquet to Se-kyung.
"Yeah, I bought it for you on the way here. Don't be too overwhelmed. Hey, maybe because you're pretty, the flowers really suit you. It brightens you up."
Se-kyung's face flushed bright red.
"Ah, th-thanks. Hey. Ah, l-let's go! Damn it! Mr. Seo Joo-ho! Stop laughing. I said stop laughing!"
Se-kyung yelled at the receptionist who was giggling while looking at her holding the flowers, then quickly grabbed my hand and went outside.
Her small, pretty face, flushed red under the black cap, was adorable.
"Se-kyung, why are you so embarrassed? Anyone would think you've never gotten flowers from a man before."
Se-kyung glanced at me and said in a small voice.
"I-it's my first time. Getting flowers from a man."
Huh? So it really is your first time.
Even though you're this pretty?
"Have you never been confessed to by a man?"
"Huh? What? So no one's ever given you gifts because they liked you? But Se-kyung, you're cute and pretty like a celebrity."
Se-kyung's already red face turned even redder.
She looked like a red beet.
"W-well, I've gotten handwritten letters from guys before, but flowers are a first. But you're really weird. Most guys can't talk like you do........ It's embarrassing."
I held Se-kyung's small, white hand tighter and said with a grin.
"Huh? Talk? What talk?"
Se-kyung lowered her head and said in a barely audible small voice.
"Y-you know, saying I'm pretty or like a celebrity........."
"Ah~ that. I guess other guys just don't have the guts. But hey. They say the brave get the beauty, right? If a guy wants to date someone as pretty as you, Se-kyung, he should be brave and make the first move."
Se-kyung, seemingly embarrassed, stamped her feet and looked at me.
Her large, clear eyes were beautiful like a rabbit's.
"Damn it. Really. Stop it. It's embarrassing........."
Though she said that, her voice didn't sound like she hated it at all.
She seemed like she liked it so much she could die but couldn't express it.
"Se-kyung, but your hand is warm. Soft......"
"H-hand?"
Se-kyung flinched in surprise and looked at her hand.
It seemed she finally realized she'd been holding the hand she grabbed impulsively when leaving the gym.
She was that out of it.
Se-kyung quickly pulled her hand away and said.
"S-sorry! I was holding your hand without realizing. I was so embarrassed earlier....... I grabbed your hand to leave quickly, but I was still holding it."
I grabbed Se-kyung's hand tightly again and said.
"Why? I much prefer walking while holding hands with Se-kyung. Don't let go again! Seriously, just... before I kiss you."
I was having fun teasing Se-kyung, so I just threw it out there as a joke.
But as expected, Se-kyung is Se-kyung.
Her eyes widened round and she covered her lips with her left hand.