Chapter 116
Chapter 116
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 116
Chapter Title: Let's Go on a Hotel Vacation (3)
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"Alright. We're here. It's auto-paid, so just hop out."
"Yep. Thank you, sir. And... sorry about that."
"Nah, it's fine. You two were so fresh and cute to watch. Still, there are plenty of grumpy old dudes out there besides me, so don't go drawing their attention."
"Got it."
We stepped out in front of the hotel in this quiet spot, leaving the cool, grateful driver uncle behind.
There was really nothing around—just this lone hotel standing there, which felt a bit surreal. Of course, it wasn't just one building; there were about five structures clustered together, and even a little park out front.
As I gawked around like some country bumpkin, Myth came back from the counter with a staff member in tow, check-in apparently done.
"You must be the suite room guests. Allow me to show you up."
Suite room? The word hit me like a bolt out of nowhere, and I shot Myth a glare.
"...Myth. Isn't this a bit much?"
"Seol. Sometimes you really underestimate my bank account. I've got more money than you can imagine. People who have it need to know how to spend it."
Myth wiggled two fingers in a circle. Sure, she had a point, but I couldn't shake this nagging tug at the corner of my mind.
I had no idea what a hotel suite like this cost, but it had to be absurdly expensive. With my heart pounding half in excitement and half in anticipation, I followed the hotel elevator up to the top floor.
The hallway was way more elegant than I'd pictured. Comparing it to that dump from our school trip to Gyeongju would be an insult—it was beautiful, bathed in a warm, welcoming glow.
"Here you are. Please use the intercom inside the room anytime you need anything or have any issues."
"Thank you for the guidance."
With Myth's words, the staff member bowed deeply and departed.
What could I even say? I'd never been treated like this by a stranger before. Was this the power of money?
Myth smoothly slotted in the card key and opened the door.
"You been to places like this a lot?"
"Aside from that trip to Japan last time and G-Star, nope. In other words, never before you woke up."
Myth winked. Yeah, made sense—the girl who'd visited me in the hospital every single day wouldn't have had the time.
Myth slipped inside with a grin, and I followed right after.
"Whoa...! This place is fancy."
Myth's eyes sparkled. I didn't say it out loud, but I was pretty impressed too. The polished wooden floors and overall dark tones could have felt gloomy, but the exquisite wood furniture and decor turned it into something straight-up regal.
"Feels super luxurious."
"Oh, you like this vibe? Should I remodel your place to match while we're at it?"
"...Please, for the love of everything, don't."
Hehe.
Myth poked my cheek like it had been a joke from the start, then headed into the bathroom. Was checking the bathroom first a habit for her in new places?
I left her to it and checked out the living room and bedroom first.
Starting with the massive bed that screamed "plush," right in front of it was a gigantic TV.
I sat lightly on the edge of the bed. Our bed at home was pretty high-end, or so I'd thought, but this sank my butt into unimaginable softness.
"Do I really belong in a place like this?"
"Of course you do."
I hadn't even noticed her come up beside me, but Myth had heard my mutter. She nodded and charged right at me. A light impact hit, and with her pinning me down, we both sank into the bed.
Whether it was her awkward launch or on purpose, I couldn't tell, but her chest pressed firmly against my face.
"Mmph!! Mmph!!"
"Where I am is where you belong. Right?"
"Mmmph!! (Got it, so get off first!!)"
Myth rolled off me and lay beside. Phew—I finally gulped in the breath I'd been holding. The dizzying strawberry-cherry scent assaulting my nose, mixed with Myth's unique fragrance, was overwhelming.
"If you wanted me off, you could've just pushed. Admit it—you liked it."
"...Dunno."
I ignored her giggling. It had felt good, after all. No need to lie about it.
"So this was the goal all along. Hotel vacation."
"Yep. It came up while we were playing AIL Human last time, and I wanted to try it."
We lay side by side on the bed.
The quiet room filled with our breathing, the waves crashing against rocks, the sea breeze, and faint laughter from people playing down below.
"And I wanted to repay you."
"Repay me?"
"For everything. Honestly, ever since you woke up, I've been wondering what I could do for you... but I kept coming up empty."
Myth began her quiet tale.
The moment Legend first opened his eyes, Myth's mind was consumed with one thought: she had to repay him.
What could she do? What would make him happy?
Every day was a grateful cycle of pondering just that.
But now, half a year after Seol had awakened, Myth kept asking herself:
What have I actually done for Seol?
Thinking back, even after he woke up, she'd received so much from him.
Outfits, connections, avatars—each one a treasure of astronomical value in the VTuber world.
Buying him a house, decorating it, getting him clothes and meals—what meaning did that hold?
It was just returning things that paled next to the 'Myth' he'd given her seven years ago—a lingering thorn in her side.
So when Seol mentioned a hotel vacation, she jumped at it. A plan to pry the workaholic—who'd dive straight into tasks with a computer in sight—away from the screen and force some real rest.
"So today, Seol, you're on vacation. A real one, where you don't have to do a thing."
"What does that mean?"
"Like this, for example."
Myth headed to the fridge, grabbed some water, poured it, and held it to Legend's lips.
"Mmph?!"
The sudden water made Legend gulp it down quick, but his position caused a bit to spill anyway.
"Hold on, I'll grab a towel."
"No, Seol. Just stay put. I'll get it."
Myth dashed off with pattering feet, fetched a towel from the bathroom, and dabbed away the water on Legend's body. Only then did he fully grasp her intent.
"You mean literally do nothing."
"I love how you always worry about me and think of me, but sometimes I want to do this too."
"Hmm... alright. Since we're on vacation anyway."
Legend didn't refuse Myth's thoughtfulness. If anything, he was grateful for it.
"Okay, Seol. Here's the room service menu too. Pick whatever you want."
"Let me see... Eek?! No way. Ramen for 30,000 won?! I'll just run to the convenience store."
Legend's eyes nearly bulged at the menu.
Ramen at 30k, jjampong at 50k, a burger at 60k, pizza at 50k—what kind of pricing was this?
His hands shook, cold sweat beading.
Myth chuckled and wiped his forehead gently.
"Told you. I've got money."
"Having money and blowing it like this are two different worlds, Myth...!"
"Keep that up, and I'll order one of everything from here to there and take just a bite of each before tossing it."
"Eeeeeek!!!!"
Legend freaked out, and Myth laughed as she picked for them both.
After much deliberation: burgers and pizza. Reason? They were the least messy for bed-eating.
"Why not eat in the living room?"
"Nope. Concept today is no leaving the bed even one step."
"Is this a stream...?"
"It's content, so cooperate, first viewer."
The bell rang soon after, and Myth zipped out to bring the food back to the bedroom.
For some reason, sizzling burgers with melting cheese on a hot plate and a pizza loaded with premium toppings sat on a tray on the table beside me.
"At least they look as tasty as they are pricey."
"Heard somewhere that hotels jack up prices on purpose. If it's too good a deal, people might order only food and skip the stay—food's not their main gig."
"Where do you learn this stuff?"
"Shorts, probably. Time-suck demons, but great for random knowledge. Here, Seol."
Myth carefully lifted a slice of pizza.
The pungent aroma hitting my nose screamed truffles. She held it steady to my mouth, careful not to drop any.
"Ahh~."
"It's nothing fancy, but it's kinda embarrassing."
"Ugh, Seol. My arm's getting tired. Eat already."
"A-ahh~."
I opened wide. Myth fed it in at a perfect pace—not too fast, not too slow. Every motion brimmed with care for me, making my heart race unwittingly.
Getting all fluttery over something as simple as being fed... I was in deep.
We demolished the burgers and pizza, then quietly leaned into each other to watch TV.
"Mmm. This drama's good. Autistic doctor working hard is kinda cool."
"You know this is a Korean original? From a few years back—might be before your time~."
"For real?!"
Peaceful time slipped by as night deepened.
Come to think of it, since waking up, I'd never dedicated time purely to 'rest' like this. My body felt languid, my mind serene.
I didn't need sleep or get tired, so I'd pulled all-nighters endlessly—maybe that's why 'rest' felt so foreign.
"Speaking of, where'd Shi and Sara go?"
"They said they'd have fun on their own, so I gave 'em the full Busan tour. Probably chowing down on sashimi at Gwangalli right now."
"Everyone in Busan seems to have their own full-course itinerary."
"True. But you're enjoying the 'Myth' full course right now. Isn't this better?"
Couldn't argue with that.
Just lounging on plush bedding, sea breeze whispering with delicious bites and TV time with my love—it made me wish this moment lasted forever.
Hours passed like that, and I finally stirred from the bed.
"Up we go."
"Ah, Seol. I said don't get up."
"No, but I gotta wash up at least. We crashed on the bed right after arriving."
Myth said nothing. Her eyes glinted oddly—was that my imagination?
Anyway, no objections, so I quietly tiptoed past, glancing at her, into the bathroom. First time in, and yeah—luxury central.
And there, big enough for the two of us from the bedroom, was a spa tub.
Steam rose from the full, mysteriously greenish water.
Seeing it brimmed with steamy allure, I itched to sink in.
I rinsed off lightly and slipped into the water. Warmth enveloped me, my body melting away tensions.
"Ooooh... this is bliss..."
An uncle-like groan escaped. After about ten minutes soaking while Myth waited, I was about to get out when the bathroom door creaked open with footsteps.
"Seol."
"What?! Wait, Myth, hold on?!!!!"
I snatched a nearby towel and wrapped myself in a frenzy.
Despite my panic, the footsteps drew closer. Toward this corner spa, Myth approached cautiously.
"Um... well. Today, I'm doing everything for you."
Wrapped head to toe in her own towel, face beet-red, Myth shuffled in bashfully.
"I'll wash you."
My heart thumped and plummeted.