Chapter 755
Chapter 755
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 755
Chapter Title: Sweet Reunion and Lingering Jealousy
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The top priority for this trip to the modern world was reconciling Si-woo and Sharon—and bringing Sharon back home.
For the twins, it was to encourage their sister Sharon, who had fallen into despair and lost all will to fight.
For Amelia and Eloa, it was to ensure Si-woo's safety while also apologizing for what had happened before.
But after witnessing the two of them reconcile so dramatically, the other four opted to give Sharon—who must have been through hell mentally—the space for some alone time with him.
They couldn't slack on protection, though.
The group set up base in the officetel right below, the same room Eloa had stayed in before.
Thanks to Sharon's explosive self-destruction, the mood wasn't just heartwarmingly cozy—it had an awkward edge lingering in the air...
Odet noticed her sister Odil sulking more than anyone and asked her about it.
"What's wrong, sis?"
"Something just rubs me the wrong way!"
"But Sharon and the Assistant made up nicely, right? That's what matters."
"That's not it!"
Odil had felt an indescribable emptiness when Sharon announced she was leaving the Assistant for good.
That's why she'd chased after them in such a frenzy, trying to talk her out of it.
But seeing the two reconcile way faster than expected sparked jealousy in her—along with the sting of having her priorities snatched away.
And then Sharon's cutesy aegyo and lispy voice became Odil's breaking point.
She clenched her fists, looking utterly indignant as she spoke.
"You all saw that, right? Sharon was totally cringey! 'Sharoni' this, 'Sharoni' that—she evolved from Sharon on the spot! Argh! It's embarrassing for me too! Odet! Could you pull off something like that?"
"Well, sis, we've done the maid-and-master roleplay before."
"Is this the same as that?! That was just during normal conversation!"
"True. But she was super emotional and worked up, so... it's not that hard to understand."
"Ugh, you're way too soft and spineless."
Odil whipped her head away, surprised by her little sister's unexpectedly broad-minded defense of Sharon.
She was searching for allies.
"What do you think, Professor Amelia?"
"Me?"
"Yes, you, Professor!"
Amelia had been lost in thought—imagining herself clinging to Si-woo just like Sharon—when the sudden spotlight hit her, startling her.
"...Sharon probably thought they were alone, so... she couldn't help it, right?"
She knew Sharon had a massive soft side, but yeah, that conversation was pretty blush-worthy.
Still, Amelia had done equally embarrassing things herself.
Like outdoor exposure play, or the role-reversal where the professor submitted to her assistant TA—stuff they'd done even recently.
Pretending to be the cold professor normally, only to yield in bed... Si-woo always loved that play.
But she couldn't keep it up forever.
It was about time to mix things up.
And Sharon was the one who'd spent the most time with Si-woo as his lover.
If Sharon's weapons were her speech patterns and forced cuteness, maybe Amelia could learn and borrow them...?
She was agonizing over it with the mindset of a rival nation who'd just acquired an impotent missile warhead.
"No way! There's a line a lady has to hold! Dignified and refined! Not making those lispy sounds!"
"Sharon was drunk, though."
Amelia felt a inexplicable pang of guilt and quietly defended Sharon, only to face Odil's immediate comeback.
"So, does that mean you do that stuff to the Assistant when you're drunk, Professor Amelia?"
"N-No, I don't. I don't talk like that."
Under Odil's grilling, Amelia inwardly chanted 'Sorry, Sharon' and washed her hands of it.
"Why are you so worked up, sis?"
"Sharon always acts all prim and proper, but she's the first one to hop up on the stove!"
Eloa was taking indirect damage beside the fuming Odil.
"......"
Truth be told, even Eloa got super excited sometimes and used formal speech with Si-woo or avoided first-person references.
Odil's barbs weren't aimed solely at Sharon.
Odil kept grumbling petulantly, while Amelia and Eloa flushed pink.
This bizarre standoff dragged on for quite a while.
2.
"Si-woo, I missed you so much."
*kiss*
"I really, really missed you."
*kiss*
"I missed you more than anything."
Sharon draped her arms around Si-woo's neck as she straddled him on the sofa, demanding a kiss every time she professed how much she'd missed him.
Each time their lips met, a smile like she'd been given the whole world washed away the teary haze from Sharon's eyes.
She'd let her inferiority complex spill out to the others in a flood of emotions.
And got caught acting cute with her babyish lisp, begging for praise.
Normal Sharon would've been trapped in a double black history wave for ages, trembling in agony.
She'd probably roll on the floor groaning 'Kill me! Just kill me!' before calmly going off to write her will.
But now, after nearly breaking up and reuniting...
Sharon's brain was flooded with serotonin, dopamine, melatonin, endorphins, and dideorphins—the full five-pack of happy hormones raging out of control.
So what if she looked a bit disheveled from crying and moping earlier?
So what if her constant sniffles made her sound congested?
So what if she'd thrown a childish tantrum without realizing others were around?
So what if her over-the-top cutesy act got exposed?
Si-woo was here!
She was hugging the Si-woo she'd longed for even in her dreams and kissing him!
They didn't have to break up! She could love him!
With feelings like that, she could fall asleep happily even knowing she'd die tomorrow morning.
So for hyper-Sharon mode, those black histories were just 'Eh, whatever. They already saw us having sex back then'—totally no big deal.
"Hehe, Si-woo. Real Si-woo."
Beaming with full-bloom happiness, Sharon rubbed her cheek against his, savoring the feel of their skin touching.
"Sharon, shouldn't we talk about what happens next?"
"No way, I don't wanna. I just wanna savor this moment."
"Still... I kinda dragged everyone here out of nowhere, and I've been worrying you so much..."
"Nope. You remembered what I said and came to get me—with Amelia and the Duchess, even. As for the others... we can all get along, right?"
Even if Si-woo tried to explain or discuss future plans, Sharon hadn't left because of jealousy in the first place.
Now that the pent-up issues were resolved, she could just enjoy her time with her reunited boyfriend.
"Si-woo, how about a night stroll instead? It's been forever."
"Yeah? I miss that."
"Right?"
Somehow, the others had cleared out, leaving them alone...
But going too far felt risky.
She'd received the guardian contract from her master, and a witch's mobility was beyond imagination. Sticking to the area around here shouldn't be dangerous.
"Let's not go too far—just circle the neighborhood."
"Sounds good! I'll change quick!"
And so, the two stepped out onto the street.
Sharon had wallowed in every pathetic emotion imaginable on the way to Sinchon and the officetel.
But just a few hours later, she could reminisce on those memories while walking with Si-woo.
That alone turned Sharon into a vibrant, blooming orchid full of life.
"Ehehehe... So happy. So happy."
Even in Sinchon, the streets were deserted in the early hours of a weekday morning.
The only spots still open were 24-hour fast food joints, noodle houses, and convenience stores.
Sharon didn't care about prying eyes at all. Arm-in-arm, she leaned on Si-woo's shoulder the whole walk, grinning ear to ear.
And naturally, the four-girl squad trailed behind them.
Letting Si-woo and Sharon wander alone was like releasing two kids by the water's edge.
Especially Si-woo, the storm's epicenter who attracted incidents just by breathing—they absolutely couldn't leave him unattended. That's why Eloa and Amelia tagged along.
The twins joined the stakeout under the pretext of spying on Sharon's date spots.
"Ugh, I wanna go on a modern-world date with the Assistant too..."
"Sharon's got it good. But sis, if it were you, you wouldn't butt in either, right?"
"I know. That's why we're just watching."
Deep down, they knew Sharon had suffered a lot, so they were being considerate.
Amelia and Eloa had contributed to fixing this mess, but the twins had every excuse to wedge in.
Still, the jealousy stung.
"See that? Sneakily pressing her chest against him."
"The Assistant too! Doesn't know any restraint! Grabbing her butt on the street like that!"
Gnawing on a handkerchief as they scoped the date route, they saw Sharon and Si-woo slip into a building all lovey-dovey.
"What's that place?"
"Lights are flashing all over."
"It's an arcade."
Eloa, with the most modern-world experience, patted the twins' heads and explained.
"Reminds me of when we went to the arcade with the Assistant."
"Yeah, and the aquarium."
"Chaos followed, but it was fun. Huh? Sharon came out alone?"
But the one who suddenly burst out of the arcade was Sharon—solo.
The group blinked in confusion.
"Did they fight again?"
"Doesn't look like it."
"Did they spot us tailing them?"
"Orgel's on properly. Sis."
Sharon glanced around, then dashed off somewhere.
Right across from the arcade—a building leaking light, still open at this hour.
Staring at the pink-glowing sign, the four read the words...
Unique Date Spots.
24/7.
Couples' Goods.
ADULT SHOP.
The frosted glass walls made it impossible to see inside clearly.
"Unique date spots... but why go alone?"
"Couples' goods? Like matching pajamas?"
The twins' heads tilted in unison.
Amelia and Eloa, with their life experience, instinctively got it.
"Duchess Eloa."
"Professor Amelia."
"Can we check it out too?"
They knew the twins had physical relations with Si-woo...
But Al bireo and Deneb entrusting them meant they'd handed over guardian rights and duties.
They couldn't let apprentice witches wander into some unknown shop.
Faced with the bold, innocent request, Amelia and Eloa could only cough awkwardly.
A moment later, Sharon emerged from the adult shop, looked around, and bolted back to the arcade.