Chapter 114
Chapter 114
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 114
Chapter Title: Let's Go on a Resort Vacation (1)
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That incident happened suddenly one day.
"Uwaaah... I'm so bored."
It was around the time Legend was rolling around in bed, truly having nothing to do that day.
Suddenly, the door to Legend's room burst open, and Myth came rushing in.
"Seol-a!"
"Yeah? What's up? Didn't you say you had plans and were heading out today?"
"I went and came back! To celebrate, get up quick, wash up, and get ready! We have to leave right now!"
Myth dragged me out of bed and shoved me straight into the bathroom.
In this unprecedented urgency, yet with a smile that never left her lips, I panicked but quickly washed up anyway.
"Seol-a! Any clothes you particularly like? Just one outfit!"
"Huh? Uh?? Not really?"
While I was washing up, I heard Myth rummaging through something.
I was curious what she was up to, but I couldn't exactly step out naked. So I hurriedly shampooed my hair, scrubbed every inch of my body, and as I was about to head out, I realized I had nothing to change into.
What now?
Should I ask Myth to leave some clothes by the door and hide somewhere?
As I pondered deeply, Myth knocked on the bathroom door.
"Seol-a! I left some clothes out front, so change into them."
"You're not peeking, right?"
"Want me to?"
"...No."
With trembling hands, I wrapped a towel around my waist and cracked the door open. Myth was nowhere in sight.
I spotted casual everyday clothes laid out by the door and quickly grabbed them, changing inside the bathroom.
Looking at the outfit, it wasn't something for just stepping out briefly—it felt like we were heading somewhere a bit special? Like dressing up a little.
I stepped out of the bathroom wearing what were clearly some of my pricier clothes.
"Where are we going that's so fancy? These are kinda expensive outfits."
"Hehe, if it's important, it's the most important place in the world. Come on, Seol-a. Just roughly dry your hair and let's go. The others are waiting."
"Others? Come on, at least tell me."
"No no, we're off! Surprises are all about the surprise, right?"
Myth grabbed my hand and dragged me outside.
We took the elevator down, and there was the familiar car waiting for us, as always.
The company car Myth used for outings.
Neither Myth nor I had a driver's license, so whoever was inside had to be—
"Hello, Manager."
"Hello. Good morning."
Yep, as expected, our manager was waiting for us.
And today, there was one extra person.
"Hello! Good morning, Legend oppa."
"Sarah? What are you doing here?"
"Huh? Didn't Myth unnie tell you?"
"Nah, she didn't say anything."
Sarah gave a knowing smile upon hearing me, then turned forward and sat back down.
She clearly had no intention of spilling either. Sigh. I gave up and leaned back against the seat. Even in a nice car, it was still a car—the firm leather texture supported my back more than any plush cushioning.
"That's the vibe, so absolutely no spoilers, you two. Alright, let's head out! The sooner we go, the longer we can enjoy it!"
"...Unnie, we're taking the train anyway, so we'll arrive at the same time."
"Oh right. Yeah. Anyway!! Let's go!"
With Myth's energetic shout, the car revved its engine and pulled away.
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"Okay, everyone get out here and wait. I'll park over there separately."
"Aw, we could just walk together."
"We have some luggage, light as it is—why make everyone walk when we don't have to? You've got about 30 minutes till departure, so head to the platform first."
Thanks to the manager's consideration, we headed to the platform ahead.
I was following along, but now that we were at the station, the destination was obvious. I asked Myth one more time.
"Myth, so where are we really going?"
"Hehe, if I say it's a place with delicious makgeolli... no, a place that has makgeolli, would that give it away?"
"Busan? Seriously, all of a sudden? In the middle of summer? For the beach?"
I calmly observed Myth and Sarah.
Both in light casual wear, no visible luggage. Just Sarah's tiny backpack and the crossbody bag I was carrying with one change of clothes each for Myth and me.
I'd sneakily checked the bag earlier for hints on our destination, but no swimsuits.
Planning to buy some after we get there?
Nah, we just bought swimsuits recently, and I hadn't even worn mine swimming yet. No way this surprise involved buying new ones in Busan, right?
"Anyway, you'll see when we get there."
Myth pinched my cheek lightly, snapping me out of my thoughts.
Midday on a weekday, maybe? The station was less crowded than expected. Our manager joined us shortly after, and we waited for the train together.
"Come to think of it, it's been forever since I rode a train."
"Really?"
"Other than the trip to Gyeongju after finals, I've only ever ridden one once in my life."
"What about planes?"
"Never. Our school trip was to Gyeongju too. I haven't even been to Jeju."
It's not like we were too poor to travel. Dad was the CEO; we were pretty well-off.
Just that Dad was always so busy, we never went overseas. I wasn't much of a traveler anyway—preferred gaming or studying modeling in my room. No complaints there.
Myth's eyes sparkled at my words.
"That's great."
"Huh?"
Great? What about that story was great? As I puzzled over it, Myth grinned widely and linked arms with me.
"All the trips from now on will be your firsts with me."
"...True."
"Let's go to Japan in the fall. They say peak season's no fun. I haven't traveled much either, of course."
"You too?"
"How could I, with you here in Korea? The only time was that Japan trip for recording and the concert, before you even woke up."
Ugh, now that I think about it, I was so jealous she wasn't by my side then. Wait, no—if I'd seen her off in person, I might've died of a heart attack.
Myth murmured happily.
She rubbed her cheek against my arm.
Summer humidity might make it sweaty, but she didn't care at all.
"Unnie, I still remember you asking if you really had to take off your shoes on the plane back then."
"Manager?! When'd you get here?!"
"Just now. And tone down the lovey-dovey, please. It's not bad, but people are staring."
"AHAHA. In America, this is basic. Aren't we too conservative?"
"What kinda talk is that from a total mosol?"
"I'm not a mosol?! I was too sick to leave the hospital, so I didn't have time to date is all!"
"That's what they call mosol in society now. It's basically the social consensus."
Sarah and the manager started bickering.
Similar ages, and they got along surprisingly well. I'd worried about Sarah making friends in Korea, but that was one less thing to stress over now.
"They mesh well, huh."
"Extreme T and extreme F types surprisingly click. Both so my-pace, they don't sweat each other's reactions."
"MBTI talk? I still haven't memorized all that."
"...Wow. You're like that uncle from the meme who says he's normal but never takes the test."
"What're you on about."
I pinched Myth's cheek. Her soft, glutinous rice cake-like cheek stretched out, and she giggled hehe.
Then the ground rumbled, and the clear roar of an oncoming train filled my ears. Myth hurriedly rounded everyone up.
"Okay, ours is train 3, so over here, everyone."
"Yes~."
"Yep."
We boarded the train. Myth had the tickets, so we followed her to our seats.
"Here we go. These are our spots."
"Oh, nice—facing seats for four."
"Busan's far, after all~. Figured we could play card games on the way."
"Ooh! Trump cards! Perfect. Essential for trips."
Myth pulled a deck of playing cards from her bag and shuffled them every which way.
Wondered why she'd brought those—turns out she wanted to do this. Back when I traveled with high school friends, we'd just scroll phones, no games. Do girls like this stuff?
Or maybe Myth and Sarah were both Bangkok shut-ins dreaming of this kinda thing.
Didn't matter either way.
"Alright, let's start once the train takes off!"
And so began our short summer vacation—a resort getaway I never imagined involving such antics(?).