Chapter 28
Chapter 28
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 28
Chapter Title: Together at the Movie Theater (2)
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“Waaah…”
Seuli's mouth fell open and her eyes sparkled as she stared at the food in front of her. Fortunately, it looked like something she'd love.
I'd thought about it. Food that Seuli would enjoy eating.
Seuli was a bit picky in subtle ways, but she wasn't picky at all with takeout food.
That opened up a wide range of choices, and I had to pick from within that broad selection.
And among those options, there was one safe bet I could confidently say was delicious!
It was the chicken place where Seuli and I were sitting right now.
You might wonder why a chicken joint, but there was a good reason for the choice.
This chicken restaurant had appeared in the novel.
In the story, Kim Doyun had specifically chosen this place when the heroine asked him to show her around the neighborhood.
The exact name wasn't mentioned, but it was definitely a famous franchise chain. Plus, it was on the second floor.
That let me narrow down the candidates and find this spot.
It was the only famous franchise chicken place on the second floor around here.
Using original story info as a possessor is standard, but hilariously, this was the first time I'd actually done it today.
I hadn't had the opportunity before, but it really drove home how incredible being a possessor is.
I had no clue about local chicken spots, yet I found this gem.
Whether it's truly delicious, I'd see soon enough.
“Haneul, how did you know about this place…!?”
“Uh… umm… Just, I like this franchise.”
“Haneul likes it here, huh….”
Truth be told, I didn't like it in particular. I love chicken anywhere, as long as it's not horribly made.
But hey, maybe I could start liking this place from today.
“Dig in quick.”
“Okay, thanks for the food…!”
Seuli speared a piece of boneless chicken with her fork.
Judging by the pieces, it was all thigh meat. Impressive place. I could really get into this spot.
-Crunch!
-Munch munch
Seuli bit into the chicken, and her little mouth started moving in the cutest way.
Even just eating chicken, she was radiating pure adorableness.
“How is it, Seuli? Tasty?”
Seuli answered with actions instead of words.
-Nod nod nod
Those three nods said it all.
This place is amazing.
Seuli dunked the piece she'd already bitten into sauce and took another bite, her smile even happier now.
Looks like it hit the spot perfectly for her.
I watched her and took a bite myself.
Juices burst forth, and the crispy skin bragged about its crunch with every sound.
This place is legit delicious. Missing it post-possession feels like a minor life regret… not really, but damn, it's good.
I dipped mine in sauce for another bite, and it was insanely tasty. No wonder Seuli was reacting like that.
Munch munch munch. Seuli's tiny mouth kept going nonstop.
She didn't even notice the fried batter crumbs on her lips.
Her overwhelming cuteness had me eating chicken while staring at her. She showed no signs of tiring.
Then, what you'd call a variable—or not quite—happened.
“Um… Haneul.”
“Yeah? What?”
“…Ahh.”
Seuli was holding a sauced-up piece of chicken toward me, mustard sauce and all.
The act of feeding me didn't faze me much. Just sharing something good, right?
But for some reason, it felt a little embarrassing. Was I always the type to get shy about this?
“……Ahh.”
I timidly parted my lips, and Seuli pushed the chicken in.
My mouth was a tad smaller than the piece, so I had to open wider.
-Crunch!
Anyway, I managed to bite it, and Seuli watched me with anxious eyes.
Savoring the savory chicken and tangy mustard filling my mouth, I swallowed the piece down.
Then I gave our feedback to the super tense little Seuli squirrel.
“It was super tasty. Thanks.”
At my words, Seuli beamed and ate the chicken off her fork.
Wait, that was the piece I'd bitten into. And she ate it anyway?
…Whatever. She chomped it without a second thought, so she's probably oblivious. We're not the type to fuss over that stuff anyway.
Still, she should be careful. Feeding the opposite sex is a lovers' thing.
*
After polishing off the chicken and cola with Seuli, we finally got up.
Then we headed straight to the movie theater next door.
This really is a bustling spot. Movie theater aside, facilities everywhere.
We could come back later for non-movie fun.
But right now, the point was Seuli and I were here for a movie.
“Seuli, what do you want to watch?”
“Umm… hold on…?”
Seuli started checking the listings and showtimes.
I didn't care much what we saw.
No movies I avoided, no genres I hated outright.
My only dislike? Horror.
I'm not terrified of horror films, but most have weak stories. I watch movies for the plot, not other stuff. Even before this world, I skipped shallow-story flicks, so hating horror—which prioritizes scares over story—is natural.
It's not because they're scary. Seriously.
But it's summer, horror's peak season.
And Seuli's tastes—not in the original novel—were…
“I wanna watch this one.”
…A horror movie.
“Seuli, really…? There are super fun animations too.”
“That… umm… won't it hit Netflix later?”
“Well, yeah, but… isn't this the same?”
“This one… I'll watch at home later. So… um… can we do this?”
Seuli suddenly started gauging my reaction.
Seeing that, it felt like a smack to the back of my head.
I came to enjoy a movie with Seuli. Not to dictate choices.
“If you wanna see it, let's do it.”
“I do, but… something else is fine too…”
“Nah, this one. I wanna see it too.”
“Really…?”
I nodded right away at her question.
Two feelings in that nod.
One was pity for her hesitant look. Compassion, I guess.
The other—a bit embarrassing—was wanting to play it cool.
Or rather, I lacked the guts to say 'not horror' in front of her.
Carried by those, I suggested the horror flick, and Seuli nodded, buying the tickets.
…Sounds bad, but if I could rewind time, I'd pick something else.
Why?
“Eek… ugh… hiss…”
Even the opening jump scare had me flinching.
By the time I snapped out of it, I was fully huddled up watching.
Ironically, Seuli—who I'd figured couldn't handle it—was munching popcorn steadily.
Thinking she must like horror, right then—
-Cling!
At a scary moment, Seuli lunged into me.
“Eueueueu…”
Shaking like she was terrified, but she infused me with courage I didn't have.
If I freaked out too while she clung on, she couldn't rely on me properly.
So I summoned fake bravery, pretended calm, and we made it to the end.
As the credits rolled, Seuli was fully nestled in my arms.
Pitiful yet cute, but…
…The problem was people glancing at us.
That moment was mortifyingly embarrassing.
Still, we made another memory together, so that's fine, right?
I could rationalize it that way.
At the same time, her small, soft body felt incredibly nice. Sweet scent too.
Sorry Seuli, but without the crowd, I'd have wanted to hold on a bit longer.