A-ra's Hobby
A-ra's Hobby
- In other news.
Sssssssss---- a Qtube creator from a major agency has made a large donation..... sssssss-
"What's wrong with this thing now?"
If it had been an old-fashioned TV, I might have given it a good smack or something,
but this TV was so thin it looked like it would shatter if I hit it even once, so I couldn't.
The refrigerator had suddenly broken down not long ago and had to be repaired,
and now the TV was starting to act up.
The fridge breaking down because of condensation from the suddenly cold weather,
was something I could understand to some degree,
but I couldn't for the life of me figure out why that TV was doing that.
It was something we bought when we moved in,
so it had only been about ten months of use, if that.
"Noona, I think the living room TV is broken?"
I yelled loudly enough for A-ra, who was in the bathroom, to hear.
If it just wouldn't turn on at all, that would be one thing, but seeing those rainbow-colored lines appearing made me think
it might be some kind of product defect, wouldn't it?
"The living room one can't break!"
A-ra, who had been drying off in front of the bathroom, came bursting out.
Since A-ra liked to leave the TV on like background music and zone out in the living room with a cup of latte,
the crisis of a broken TV was a major incident for her.
"There's a TV in the master bedroom too, you know."
"The living room and the bedroom have completely different vibes!"
"What's different about them?"
"Ugh... Seong-hwan, you're a guy but you're so dense about stuff like that?!"
After glaring at me sharply like a hamster and puffing up her cheeks,
A-ra started picking a strange fight.
She didn't seem to realize that behavior was cute.
"This won't do! Let's just get rid of this guy and buy a new one."
"Should we? I was thinking it might cost more to fix this one."
They say that with TVs these days being made so thin, the repair costs are more expensive than buying a new one.
On top of that, you can't fix it on the spot — it seems like it has to be taken into some kind of factory for repairs...
Considering all that, just buying a new one might be a thousand times better.
"But wouldn't getting a new one installed take a while?"
"Seong-hwan-a."
"Yes?"
"There's nothing money can't do."
"Uh..."
"Why do you think our apartment maintenance fees are so expensive?"
Right.
Our apartment had technical staff on standby at all times.
Taking down a wall-mounted TV would be a simple task for them.
And for the installation, we could just ask the store to do same-day installation.
"Since we're buying one anyway, let's get a really good one."
"Wasn't the one we were using already a good one?"
"It was plenty good enough, but these days, new stuff comes out in the blink of an eye."
Back in the 2000s and early 2010s, the price of wall-mounted TVs over 40 inches,
had been well over 3 million won.
Thinking about TV prices now, it would be absolutely mind-boggling.
"Then I'll go wash up and come out too."
"I haven't finished washing yet either. Let's go in together."
"....."
"Wh...why are you looking at me like that?"
Last night, when she told me to shower together and I went in,
by the time I came to my senses, it was morning.
I had been utterly wrung out in the bathroom and passed out.
And who knows what she did while I was sleeping,
because my body was covered in kiss marks and my lower half was extremely sensitive...
"I'll wash up and come out by myself."
"Okay..."
When I firmly put my foot down, she nodded, saying she understood.
Even her sulking face was cute.
*
"Should we stop by that warehouse-type mart where we bought the donations first?"
"That place isn't bad either, but still, shouldn't we buy something like a TV at a brand shop?"
"Like... Saemsung Plaza or the Green Harvest Shop?"
"Yeah. I hear the Green side is better for TVs, so let's head there first."
It wasn't far away either.
Rather than driving, we walked down the sidewalk wearing masks and sunglasses, with the feeling of just going on a date.
"It feels like it's been forever since we walked on a sidewalk like this."
"I can't even remember the last time I walked like this, noona."
Still, back when we were dating, we used to link arms and walk around often.
Well, at some point, because of A-ra becoming famous,
we couldn't do it anymore.
We must have walked for about ten minutes.
Before we knew it, we arrived at the brand store, and we both let out a sigh of disappointment in front of the entrance.
"We might not be able to do this often, but let's disguise ourselves like today and go for walks more often."
"You must have enjoyed it too, noona?"
"Yeah. Doing this really feels like we're on a date."
A-ra smiled brightly.
I nodded in agreement, unlinked my arm from hers, and took her hand instead.
"Whoa... it's huge... spacious..."
The brand shop, which occupied an entire building that looked to be about 300 pyeong per floor,
was quite crowded with people.
Among them, there were some people wearing sunglasses and masks just like us,
and I also saw some older men being escorted around by several staff members who were showing them various things with a very deferential attitude.
"But no one's approaching our side."
"That actually worked out well. Let's head over to the TV section."
Because A-ra grabbed my wrist and urged me to hurry along,
I obediently nodded and followed after her.
When we arrived at the TV corner, hundreds of TVs were brilliantly displaying different screens.
These days, people prioritize picture quality and color over sheer size when they look for TVs,
so it seemed like they were playing different videos rather than the same one to emphasize the color quality.
"Isn't the size on this one decent?"
"It's decent, but isn't the design a bit ugly?"
It seemed like a product made to target the retro market,
but to someone without that kind of taste, I didn't think this design would sell.
Even if you put a dial on a TV in this day and age...
"Then how about this one?"
"This one's too big. If we decide on this, we'll have to change the whole interior, you know?"
"Hmm..."
We had definitely said to get a big one, but if we picked one that was too big, we'd have to redo the interior design from scratch.
Since our apartment's living room is open-plan and the distance from the sofa isn't that far,
there were surprisingly a lot of things we had to consider.
"It looks like we'll just have to look around today and buy one next time."
"Hnnng...."
Apparently very disappointed, A-ra began to look dejected.
For A-ra, who had been looking forward to finishing her bath, sipping a latte, listening to the TV sounds, and sinking into contemplation,
this would be news on the level of a natural disaster.
"Then, how about we buy a decent one to use for now and then sell it on Carrot later?"
"Is that okay?"
"It looks like I can get a cheap one for 300,000 won, so it's fine."
Of course, since the TV we had been looking at was something in the two to three million range,
it would be pretty far off from what we had in mind.
Still, spending 300,000 won to soothe A-ra's feelings wasn't a waste at all.
"Excuse me~ Can this one be delivered today?"
"Installation on arrival is also possible."
"Can it be done right now?"
"There is an additional fee of 50,000 won, but this is a product that can be done immediately."
Just as A-ra said, it seemed that if you paid an extra fee, installation was possible right away.
After confirming that, A-ra was already calling the apartment front desk.
"Then we'll purchase this one and have it installed right now, please."
"How may I assist you with the payment?"
"With this card..."
As soon as the staff member took the card and finished the payment, a withdrawal notification and alarm went off.
Since it was a notification sound I heard every time, I didn't even bother to take out my phone anymore.
"The address is........ and when you arrive, please call, and at the front desk........"
I wrote it down in detail on the paper the staff member handed me.
Because the security in our apartment is a bit strict,
outsiders can't enter unless they are issued a visitor's pass.
"Seong-hwan-a, when we go, I think we'll have to take a taxi and hurry back."
"What did the front desk say?"
"They said they're almost off work, so they'll come up right now. The payment?"
"I've taken care of it."
"Let's go right now then."
Once again, I was led outside by A-ra's hand.
As we were leaving, the staff all gave a farewell greeting in unison, and the sudden greeting startled me.
"S-so that's why they didn't greet us."
Because so many people greeted us at once,
everyone, including me, was startled.
And then A-ra flagged down a taxi that was about to pass right in front of us,
bundled me into the taxi, and started telling the driver our home address, the destination.
"N-noona, why are you in such a hurry?"
"They said they already arrived, I even got a text."
"What time do you get off work anyway..."
"They said it's already past their quitting time, and they're only stopping by our place before heading home."
"Ah..."
Then, the reason that person ended up getting off work late,
was basically because of us, wasn't it.
I felt really sorry about it.
***
"Noona, here's your coffee."
"Thanks."
I sat down next to A-ra, who was lost in thought.
Then, A-ra rested her head on my small shoulder and began to lean her weight against me.
I wrapped my arm lightly around her shoulders and buried my face against her neck, taking in her scent.
"Seong-hwan-a, that tickles."
I wanted to claim the lips that were smiling and saying it tickled,
but right now, I wanted to claim something other than her lips, so I held back.
And then, I gently licked her neck, which looked as soft as pudding.
The reaction was, as expected, dramatic.
As soon as I licked that sensitive area, goosebumps began to rise all over her body.
Seeing this, a woman's body really is fascinating.
In my case, goosebumps only ever go as far as my forearms.
As I kept licking, I became worried that A-ra's clothes would get wet from the saliva,
so I slipped my hand toward her waist and moved into a position to take them off.
Of course, I didn't forget to get permission first.
"Noona, can I lick you more?"
"I...it tickles though..."
"Is it a no?"
Quietly blushing, A-ra took off her top.
Just like me, A-ra also had a fairly perverted side,
and since there was a time in the past when she had taken off my top and done nothing but lick me,
it seemed A-ra was quietly going along with it.
"Is it okay if I undo your bra?"
Of course, before A-ra could even answer,
I reached my hand around her back and unhooked the clasp.
The warm air, heated by A-ra's body temperature, tickled my nose.
Could there exist in this world a fragrance sweeter than the scent of a woman's skin?
Having momentarily nearly lost my reason, I brought my mouth to A-ra's large, generous swell.