Chapter 176
Something a bit more forceful...
I was a little surprised when the topic suddenly shifted to sexual compatibility, but thinking about it, it made sense—it was a popular subject. The overall atmosphere had become much more open compared to the old days, and above all, it occupied a significant portion of any romantic relationship. Yuna unnie seemed unfazed by such talks, having dealt with countless couples already. Was this what it meant to be mature?
"...It's kinda funny seeing someone who's only studied and worked her whole twenty-seven years reading tarot for other couples' bedroom compatibility... haha."
"......"
...Maybe she wasn't so unfazed after all. There was a heavy mix of emotions in that dry laugh. From the way she spoke, she probably had no dating experience. She had more than enough charm—overflowing, even—but everyone had their own circumstances. The company stuff too... yeah, she definitely had some inner darkness.
"If it's uncomfortable, we can switch topics. Plenty of couples say they don't want to do it for real."
Yoo Seol-ah, who had been caught off guard by the sudden change like me, opened her mouth cautiously—maybe because Yuna unnie looked a bit down, or for some other reason.
"...L-Let's see! That one..."
...For real? I had planned to follow Seol-ah's choice from the start, so it didn't matter much. The affection score earlier had been eerily accurate, but people tend to interpret things in their favor anyway. We probably did the same unconsciously. It seemed like a fun topic.
"...W-Well, it's just for fun, right?"
"Yeah, all just for fun. It says it right there: 'Our cafe is not responsible for your life.'"
Our cafe is not responsible for your life.
It was written in old-fashioned script on a plain white background, like some class motto. Partly for laughs, sure, but there was real sincerity in the plea not to take it too seriously.
"It's not exactly about compatibility—think of it as looking at the big picture. This time, each of you picks one, then you two discuss and pick one together."
"So three total?"
"Yep. Draw three in all, and put the one you pick together in the middle."
I casually picked one and set it down, then looked at Seol-ah. For someone insisting it was just for fun, she was taking her time. The cards were all face-down, so what was there to deliberate? Still, I waited patiently. After choosing hers first, she held out three options to me.
"...Which of these three...?"
"Left one, then."
The last had to be mutual, so I went with my gut. Yuna unnie neatly arranged the three cards and flipped the one we'd chosen together first.
"...Hmm..."
It showed two knights aiming swords at each other through a window. We both held our breath, watching Yuna unnie sink into thought.
"Draw one more. Together again."
No idea why, but the expert says so. Seol-ah selected candidates first again, and I pointed to one in front.
The fourth card, right above the knights, depicted a fisherman on a boat with a sword hooked on his line.
Neither image clicked immediately...? Seol-ah tilted her head too, but Yuna unnie let out a hollow chuckle.
"Two knights usually mean opposition in almost every reading...? Not a card we use much for this topic, so I had you draw another..."
Opposition didn't sound great for lovers. So what about the fisherman and sword?
"Then that one...?"
"The fisherman catching a sword means a calculated, deliberate personality... Even after hundreds of readings, this is a first for me."
We kept pulling rare results randomly—it was uncanny. Yuna unnie tilted her head, then explained slowly.
"So, deliberately provoking conflict... 'Conflict' sounds like you're on bad terms, so more like deliberately pushing buttons? You both prefer situations like that..."
"......"
"......"
What the hell was this tarot? A chill ran down my spine; I glanced around and locked eyes with Seol-ah, who was darting hers nervously.
In reality, our sex often started from provocation rather than pure affection. Especially when Seol-ah teased first—I couldn't hold back, wanting to wreck her completely. But afterward, reflecting, I often felt like I'd danced to her tune.
Unable to hide her fluster, Seol-ah asked in a trembling voice,
"...W-What does that even mean...? So what about the ones we picked individually?"
"Those are about personal satisfaction, compatibility, desires."
Yuna unnie flipped ours simultaneously: a heart for me, a potbellied man holding a treasure chest for Seol-ah.
She gave another odd smile and began explaining.
"...You two must be soulmates. Sion, you're at 100% satisfaction, whatever the metric. Heart always means top-tier in relationships."
I really was satisfied with everything about Seol-ah—no notes—so I relaxed, waiting for hers.
"...And Seol-ah, satisfaction at 200%."
"...Huh? Unnie...?"
Seol-ah panicked instantly, eyes bulging comically, but it didn't end there.
"The rich guy means super satisfied but wanting more. So, Seol-ah, draw one last card."
She glanced between us, clenching her fists—trembling slightly for some reason.
"...N-No, I don't wanna."
What, like a kid refusing school? We'd agreed to do it.
"Stopping midway ruins the whole reading. You have to."
"...Ughhh..."
Under Yuna unnie's firm tarot-master stance, Seol-ah squeezed her eyes shut and picked one.
"Oh, orientation matters too."
She spun it half a turn before handing it over, more tense than waiting for exam results. The final card revealed an emperor in golden robes—upside down.
Yuna unnie smirked meaningfully.
"Emperor means dominant, forceful personality. Upside down? Submissive. So Seol-ah, everything's great right now, but you want something a bit more forceful..."
"Th-This card's busted or something!?"
Seol-ah's eyes lost focus, spinning wildly.
...I thought I got forceful plenty. I'd peeked at her kinks once and mimicked, but maybe not enough...?
"Seol-ah wants everything great right now, but a bit more forceful..."
...This tarot was seriously weird. No matter how I thought about it, I felt uneasy picking the last card—I deliberately chose the opposite of my first instinct and tried to set it upright, so how did this happen?
Yuna unnie could read stars, but even then, she never claimed to read minds or know the full future. And this was plain tarot, no mana involved—how was this possible...?
I felt Baek Sion staring right after Yuna unnie spoke, so I avoided his gaze and forced my mouth open.
"It's just for fun...! The cards are rigged or whatever...?"
"It is for fun, but cards don't lie..."
"Unnieee!!..."
My face burned, refusing to cool. ...Honestly, it hit too close to home, which made it worse.
Lately, Sion had been getting gentler overall—even in bed. Loving, tender sex was amazing, of course. Not just physical pleasure, but truly sharing love.
But sometimes—just sometimes—I craved him unleashing all his lust on me. ...Guess I had to admit I was the pervert here, but what could I do about my tastes expanding that way? Using me like a sex toy for pure release, groping my breasts out of nowhere. Punishing me with angry sex... even once...
But how do you say that? Even mustering the courage, it'd feel too scripted, killing the vibe. Sion was playful, but too kind at heart to cross certain lines. I'd considered really pissing him off once, but imagining his truly angry face made my resolve crumble instantly.
"Ah, I'll grab some snacks. Wait here."
"Unnie...?"
"You two enjoy~"
Yuna unnie spread the cards and vanished outside. I fiddled with my hair to avoid Sion's eyes.
...At least the tarot said he was 100% satisfied. Was I the only one whose head was full of this stuff...?