Chapter 84
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 84
Chapter Title: A Date in the Fading Summer (1)
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In the sweltering heat that seemed like it would never end, summer was finally starting to fade away.
Before they knew it, September had arrived—a mere month before Chuseok, the nation's biggest holiday and a time for rest.
Of course, just because it was September didn't mean the weather had turned into the crisp coolness of full autumn.
Even now, as the sun began to dip toward the horizon, sweat still trickled down steadily.
"It's early September already... but nothing's different from last month."
Jae-hyun wiped the sweat beading on his forehead as he waited for someone.
The day after he'd corrupted Koneko, on a Sunday afternoon,
he stood alone in front of a movie theater on the main road near the Magical Girl Management Bureau.
"Anyway... she should be here any minute."
- Click-clack...
- Click-clack...
As the appointed time drew near, the sound of heels approached him while he checked his smartphone.
"What... you got here first?"
"Of course. If I didn't show up early, I couldn't do my job as a Magical Girl manager."
Unlike her usual casual, relaxed outfits, Flora appeared before Jae-hyun looking like she'd put extra effort into her appearance.
"Whoa... you're dressed up a lot more than usual."
A dress that looked like her Magical Girl costume adapted into everyday wear.
Beneath the pleated skirt, her legs were on full display,
and the fabric above barely contained her massive breasts, which swayed with every light step.
"Hmph! It's not... not like I did this for you...?"
"Hey... no need to grumble and get all embarrassed about it.
We've already done everything there is to do with each other, right?"
She tried to play it off like it wasn't for his sake,
but it fell flat on Jae-hyun, who had her feelings completely figured out.
"Sure, your breasts grew bigger because of my power, but...
if you walk around like this, you'll be showing them off to everyone else too."
Teasing her playfully, he draped his jacket over her shoulders.
He said it was about not showing off to others,
but really, he was worried she might feel uncomfortable in such a crowded place.
'I did dress up like he suggested... but then he goes and does something sweet like this... ♥'
She'd put real thought into picking the outfit and hated to see it covered up,
but pretending otherwise, his caring gesture felt incredibly tender.
"We'll miss the movie if we keep standing here."
He seemed to urge her along about being late,
yet with that faint smile, he gently took her hand.
"Ah... yeah... ♥"
It had been quite a while since Flora first started harboring feelings for Jae-hyun.
Usually, they'd only hooked up to satisfy her lust and thirst,
but going on a sweet little date like this made it feel real—she was truly his woman now.
"The elevator's always packed... It's only the third floor—want to take the stairs?"
For such a tall, massive building, there were only two elevators.
But with so many people heading to the theaters or restaurants,
it might be better to quietly climb the stairs than wait and squeeze in.
"Whatever works for me."
The emergency stairs were kept open for just such purposes... but people used them daily too.
Passing the flashy billboards, they entered the stairwell space,
and it felt like they were the only two people left in the world—dead silent.
- Click-clack...
- Click-clack...
- Thud-step...
- Thud-step...
Jae-hyun and Flora climbed the stairs in silence, without a word.
Then suddenly, Flora grabbed his sleeve,
stopping dead in her tracks.
"What's wrong? Something bothering you?"
Jae-hyun, one step ahead, hurried back down to check on her.
Lifting the bangs of her bowed head revealed her face flushed beet red, sweat pouring down.
'Is she overheating from the jacket...?'
He wondered if his jacket from earlier was making her too hot.
Mwah... ♥
But when she lifted her head and pressed her lips to his,
any thoughts of heat vanished from his mind in an instant.
Mwah... ♥ Mmm... ♥
In the quiet space, their lips stayed locked for quite a long time.
Jae-hyun said nothing until Flora finally pulled away.
Haah... ♥
A moment later, she moved, their lips parting,
a thin thread of saliva stretching between them.
"You were acting so shy... but you're honest deep down."
Begging for his cum was everyday stuff for her.
This shy little kiss was a first even for Jae-hyun.
Th-that's...! I just thought... this felt kinda romantic... ♥
The place was usually deserted, almost eerily so,
but occasionally, footsteps would echo loudly through.
Kissing like lovers in a spot like that, thrill and all—it was pretty romantic.
"Yeah. Romantic... and kinda naughty too."
"Hmph... ♥"
Jae-hyun genuinely agreed and nodded along,
but his deadpan expression and dry tone made it sound anything but.
- Smack... ♥
"Does that make you feel a bit better?"
This time, Jae-hyun leaned in and softly stole a kiss from her pouty lips.
- Thump... ♥ Thump... ♥
Her heart was already racing from the excitement,
and now with this sweet kiss, her body felt even hotter.
Today was supposed to be about the date, not sex,
but the constant sweet, dizzying stimulation had her body reacting on its own.
'No... today we're here for a date... I have to hold back... ♥'
Flora gritted her teeth against the throbbing all over her body,
bit her lip lightly, took his hand again, and resumed climbing the stairs.
- Click-clack...
- Click-clack...
- Thud-step...
- Thud-step...
In brief silence, only their footsteps echoed again.
Soon they reached the third floor, where the ticket counter was,
and opening the door revealed a lobby packed with moviegoers.
Kids grinning innocently with popcorn in hand,
or couples like them out for a fun time.
"Caramel for you, right, Flora?"
"Uh... yeah... ♥"
He tapped the touchscreen on the kiosk machine,
ordering her favorite sweet caramel popcorn and two colas.
A few minutes later, Jae-hyun had the snacks and drinks in hand.
"Even with all these people, it came out super fast. Probably 'cause it's not a complicated order."
Despite Jae-hyun's efforts to keep chatting,
Flora could barely string words together amid her pounding heart and throbbing aches.
She just shakily picked up popcorn and nibbled.
Would she even make it through the whole movie like this?
But once it started, she planned to stay glued to her seat.
Sitting at a lobby table, savoring a few bites,
the movie's start time crept up fast.
"Time to head in. No need for the bathroom?"
"Yeah... ♥"
Flora shook her head at his question about the restroom.
She didn't really feel the urge anyway,
and she worried that if she went, she might end up touching herself without thinking.
"Show me the receipt code or app screen... Yep! You're good to enter."
Skipping the bathroom, the two happily stepped into the auditorium.
'Booking seats this close together... you pervert... ♥'
Jae-hyun had reserved couple seats, not regular ones.
Cozy size for two to sit pressed together,
complete with a table for popcorn and drinks.
Flora sat first, tense with anticipation.
"Spacious than I thought. Was worried it'd be cramped."
- Bah-bah-bah-bah-bah-bam—
After Flora and Jae-hyun settled in, upbeat music played from the screen.
Ads ended, intro rolled, and the movie began.
After the movie ended... the two emerged from the auditorium.
"Not as mind-blowing as I expected... but pretty fun."
As Jae-hyun shared his thoughts,
Flora just nodded silently, heart still racing.
"You sure you're okay?"
The auditorium's AC was cranked high, chilly even.
Yet after nearly two hours inside, Flora's face was still flushed red.
"Idiot..."
"Huh? Id... idiot?"
Head down, she muttered "idiot" toward Jae-hyun.
"Whoa?!"
She suddenly yanked his sleeve again,
opened the closed emergency stair door, and pulled him inside.
"D-did I do something wrong...?"
He was sure he'd prepared perfectly for this date, no hitches.
But her reaction... unless she was sick or nitpicking ridiculously, he couldn't understand it.
"You're being... so gentle and sweet today, unlike usual... ♥
It's making my head all dizzy... ♥"
Finally, she confessed her honest feelings.
His attitude had always leaned more prickly than kind,
sometimes even cold and detached.
She got why, given what she'd done in the past,
but out on a date with this change, her heart wouldn't settle.
"Haha... sorry for making your heart race too much."
Truth was, Jae-hyun felt he'd been neglecting Flora and Athena a bit.
Pouring so much time into corrupting Koneko had cut their time sharply.
His revenge from the past had melted away like summer ice cream long ago,
so he had no intention of staying cold forever.
Being merciful to his devoted females was only natural.
But he hadn't expected it to fluster Flora like this.
"It's fine... you can hug me tight."
"Mmm... ♥"
A bright smile lit up his usually subtle face,
and Flora, on the verge of tears, finally relaxed into his embrace.