Chapter 306
Chapter 306
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 306
Chapter Title: Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse (5)
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I had no idea how long it had been since I'd last eaten a hot bowl of white rice. The soft texture between my chopsticks made my mouth water uncontrollably. The delicious, distinctive aroma of fresh rice tickled my nose. This bento box must have just been made. Watching the steam rising in gentle wisps, I broke into a wide smile.
"Mmm, looks so good... Eat up, Harin!"
"Yeah, you too, Hana."
The menu was pork cutlet, fried egg, a mini salad, and kimchi. I picked up some salad first and popped it into my mouth. Mmm, yuzu dressing. I love this stuff. The crisp crunch filled my mouth as the sweet dressing spread everywhere, melting away my irritation like snow in spring.
"Mmm... Mm..."
"So good..."
The salad was a pass. Now, how about the pork cutlet? Its thicker-than-expected cut made my heart race. Crispy breading over juicy pork, blended with cheese in perfect harmony. I hadn't even tasted it yet, but I knew. This was a delicious pork cutlet!
"Whoa, look at that cheese!"
"Heh, hehe..."
Unable to hold back, I opened my mouth wide and took a big bite of the pork cutlet.
"It's so good!"
I couldn't help but exclaim out loud. It was perfection... the best pork cutlet I'd ever had. The world's most delicious pork cutlet was packed into this little square box.
"Mmm..."
"Ahh..."
Every chew brought a sweet-savory sauce mixing with the meat in heavenly harmony. At this point, it wasn't just food—it was art. Moved, I kept devouring it without pause. My gloom had vanished long ago.
If I could keep eating bentos like this, a little kiss was no big deal...
"Harin, you really eat well."
...No, that's not right!
My stomach must still be growling, making me talk nonsense. Stopping my fussing, I stabbed at the fried egg with an "ei!" The yolk oozed out, completing the already perfect bento.
"We ate well!"
"Haah... Isn't this just too delicious?"
"Yeah, the meat and cheese were great, and that crispy fry job? They must've used premium oil. Unbelievable quality for a bento. And it's not skimpy on portions either. I'd say it's worth at least ten thousand won. On a five-point scale, 4.5."
"Hehe, Harin's at it again?"
"B-but it was delicious!"
"Sure, sure. Glad it's cheering you up, Harin."
"Mm..."
Embarrassing as it is to admit, delicious food always gets me excited. Tasting something great makes me wonder about the ingredients and cooking methods, and before I know it, I'm thrilled. Today was no different—I was a bit upbeat.
"But 4.5 out of 5? Where'd the other 0.5 go?"
"No soup."
"There it is! Uncle tastes!"
"H-hey, not uncle! The cutlet was perfect on its own... But overall, it lacked balance! You need soup to cut the richness. It's not about uncle tastes—it's about harmony!"
"Mm... I like rich food, so I wouldn't know."
"Of course tastes differ, but for balance, instead of just mini salad, they could've added miso soup..."
"Okay, okay, I get it. I poked the bear again. I surrender!"
Food is non-negotiable! Having won today's debate, I set down my chopsticks. With soup, it'd have been a solid five... but this would do. Swallowing my regret, I let out a light sigh.
"Then starting tomorrow, let's ask for coffee too!"
"Coffee?"
"Yeah! Coffee cuts the richness!"
"I agree, but... what if he charges us extra weird stuff? Honestly, kinda scary..."
"He said no forcing. We can say no if it feels off! Don't psych yourself out."
"...Maybe?"
"And what's scary about Uncle? He's hot! Hotness is the best, right? If we're talking scary, creepy Choi Jin-ho was way worse! That jerk got chills when he got mad earlier."
"Mm..."
"Plus, Uncle's a great kisser. Worst case, just ask for a kiss. It'll cheer you up, and we get coffee... Hehe, two birds with one stone!"
Come to think of it, Hana said some pretty lewd stuff.
Watching her blush and giggle made me curious about deep kissing. My kiss wasn't that intense... but Hana seemed hooked already. Was tangling tongues a whole different feeling? Thinking back to my first kiss, I remembered the taste of... a man's saliva.
Sweeter than sugar, more ecstatic than honey—a solid 4.7 points.
Wait... Deep kissing means I could drink as much as I want!
Now I got why Hana was squirming. Just the chance to taste it made deep kissing worthwhile. The pork cutlet was amazing, but dessert is always essential!
Aaah, even the tiny bit on my lips had moved me deeply. If I could have all I wanted... Haaah, just imagining it heated me up. A shot at 4.7—no, closer to 4.8-point dessert was right in front of me.
So, like Hana... Giving my chest was too much, but since we'd already kissed, mixing tongues should be fine, right? I nodded to myself.
Sorry, Siwoo... but he doesn't care what I do anyway. No reason to give up 4.8—no, nearly 4.9-point sweetness for him. Yeah. A little guilt, but... this is how I relieve stress!
The delicious pork cutlet had awakened my greed.
Zombies had derailed my food adventures, but now opportunity knocked. I couldn't stupidly give up. The target being a man's saliva was odd... but nearly five-star taste...
"Harin!"
"Uh, y-yeah?!"
"What're you thinking? You didn't answer when I called."
"Uh... well, ahaha... just thinking about earlier..."
"Oh, right! You hate that stuff. Sorry... I forgot. Must've been tough. Poor Harin... I should've looked after you..."
"Hana..."
"Don't worry, though. Uncle's pervy but doesn't seem to cross lines... If I say I'll do yours too, he'll understand."
"......Huh?"
"So don't stress about kissing Uncle. I'll take responsibility and kiss him for you. That's what friends are for, hehe."
Ah, no... that's not it... no need... What the heck?! It was for me, but it blocked me instead. Her kissing instead meant no saliva for me! I had to stop that somehow.
"No! Don't! I'll handle my share. Yeah... that's right. It's my job, so I'll do it. Why should you? Don't push yourself for me."
I babbled, rejecting her kindness.
"It's not pushing. I want to kiss Uncle? Hehe, it was amazing. Don't worry—I'm not sacrificing for you. Good for both of us!"
I want to too!
...Couldn't say that. Too pervy! But I couldn't give up either. Nearly five points—how?! Desperate, I hugged Hana and lied.
"It bothers me... Even if it doesn't hurt you, I can't just sit. Please, Hana. Help lighten my burden. If you really care... just leave me be. Okay?"
"Harin... Okay. But tell me if you can't take it?"
"Yeah!"
Phew, Hana's the best friend.
Having convinced her, I washed up in the bathroom, spread the blanket from the man, and lay down with Hana. Zombies outbreak, lost contact with parents, trapped at academy, Min-ah teacher died—endless hardships... but I survived today.
"Night, Harin."
"Night, Hana."
Days like today will repeat... but I can endure. Thinking of tomorrow's treats gave me strength.