Chapter 28
Chapter 28
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 28
Chapter Title: My Twin Little Sister Scheming Against Me (3)
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Today was Friday. Even if you got completely wasted on booze, you could rest for two straight days, making it the perfect day for a company dinner.
Though I had no idea if heroes pitching in to maintain public safety even had such a thing as holidays.
"Let's eat some meat?"
"You don't want to...? Then should we just order chicken, Oppa?"
No one hates meat. It was just annoying to go back out after coming home, washing my feet, and taking a shower.
She's got that look like she wants to eat out.
Juyeon-hee seemed to want to eat meat outside. I wasn't sure if her goal was the meat or me.
My little sister from this world, the one I'd only just met. If I thought of it as bonding with my still-awkward little sister, going out to eat didn't seem like a bad idea.
I nodded and started getting ready to head out.
"No, let's go out and eat. Meat it is."
"Yay!"
I headed out with Juyeon-hee. I roughly searched the internet and found a nearby barbecue spot.
"Let's go there."
The sun had set, but the main street was bright as day. Lots of people were passing by. Since tomorrow was the weekend, everyone was enjoying Friday night in their own ways.
I opened the door to the shop, and an employee approached.
"How many?"
I glanced back at Juyeon-hee and said two.
The employee showed us to a seat. It was an awkwardly central table with some space around it.
Conversations and the smell of grilling meat buzzed from all directions.
Nicely put, it was a spot where you could fully soak in the barbecue joint vibe; less nicely, it was a noisy hellhole.
"Oppa, I grill meat really well. I learned from a friend."
"Yeah?"
Juyeon-hee said it confidently. From her expression, she really wanted to grill for me.
I smirked and let her do her thing.
I pressed the call button and ordered. Pork belly, three servings for now. Since it was just two of us, no need to overdo it.
I'd check my stomach slowly and add more if needed later.
"Three servings of pork belly."
The side dishes were set, and the meat arrived. Two thick slabs of pork belly. Looked like a small amount at first glance.
Three servings weren't that much to begin with.
But it's different once you actually eat it.
You might think it's little at first, but by the end, your mind changes. It surprisingly doesn't all fit in your belly.
Wonder if my stomach's small or the meat's sneakily filling.
"I'll show you."
Juyeon-hee grabbed the tongs. She beamed as she laid the meat on the grill.
Sizzle! Smoke rose with the sound of the meat cooking.
"Hey, is it really time to flip it already?"
"Huh?"
How long had it even been on there? I wasn't a grilling expert, but I knew the basics.
"Nah, it's fine. You can flip it now. Just sit tight, Oppa. I'll handle it today."
Juyeon-hee had no intention of handing over the tongs. She looked like a total newbie no matter how I sliced it. Pure enthusiasm overriding everything.
...Probably just used to Aunt grilling and picking it up.
Makes sense. I nodded inwardly as I watched Juyeon-hee.
She was staring down the pork belly. Soon, she grabbed scissors and started cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Clumsily.
"Why won't this cut right?"
"Give it here."
She was mangling the pork belly. I couldn't just watch anymore. I snatched the tongs and scissors from her.
Juyeon-hee seemed to get the picture quick and yielded her spot without a fuss.
"...What? Why does it cut fine when you do it, Oppa, but not for me?"
"There's technique to this too. It's not just swordsmanship or spearmanship that needs skill."
I set it up in no time. Way faster than Juyeon-hee could've managed.
Sizzle! The meat grilled to a nice golden brown. I picked up a piece with that appetizing color and ate it.
"Not bad."
Meat's meat.
Frozen or fresh, from Jeju or Spain, I couldn't tell. My tongue's too cheap—anything not total garbage tastes fine.
Not that I'd eat stuff that reeks, though.
Dip in sesame oil, smear some ssamjang, wrap with green onions in lettuce, and it all tastes the same.
I passed a few pieces to Juyeon-hee and we started eating. We ordered rice too and had it with the meat.
"...Oppa, have you ever drunk before? Wanna try a beer?"
Juyeon-hee asked slyly, like she was hoping I'd say yes.
To her question about drinking experience, I shook my head no.
I've had it in the old world and here, but no obligation to spill everything to her.
Juyeon-hee glanced at the menu on the wall and continued.
"Then just beer?"
"Drink if you want."
"What about you, Oppa? Gonna have some?"
"You're not the type to drink alone, huh? Need company?"
"...You drink together. It's about the vibe."
I totally agreed with her. I didn't drink because I loved alcohol itself.
It was to get into the mood. No matter the gathering, I'd fill my glass to match the energy.
"Yeah, if you wanna drink, we should."
"You'll drink too, Oppa?"
"Yeah, I'll have some."
Juyeon-hee grinned and pressed the call button.
"One soju and one beer, please."
"...Wasn't it just beer earlier?"
"Might as well do somac if we're drinking."
I'd blanked for a sec.
She's not just passively getting taken—she's steadily advancing her own play.
Juyeon-hee was making her moves on me in her own way, slowly ramping up. Whether it was serious or just to close the sibling gap, I couldn't say for sure.
Soju and beer arrived. Juyeon-hee mixed them skillfully. But against Geum Tae-yeon's crew, it'd be a joke.
That group's full of booze- and sex-crazed maniacs. Losing was a given.
If Juyeon-hee could hang with them, that would be the problem. I'd have to stop her as family.
"Cheers! Oppa, cheers!"
She filled our glasses and pushed hers toward me, egging me on for a toast. I went along with Juyeon-hee's energy.
Curious what she was thinking, I played along.
"Ahh!"
One shot down, and my senses went fuzzy. Juyeon-woo's tolerance wasn't great.
I'd felt it in the club room yesterday too. Vulgarly put, it screamed "fuck me already."
"Sis, you and Han-seol doing good?"
Soon after we started drinking, Han-seol came up. Juyeon-hee was subtly probing, curious about me and Han-seol.
Mangas differ, but some things still connect.
One nagging question of mine cleared up.
"Nothing to it. Just the usual."
Childhood friends. Together since kids. Our relationship hadn't changed much.
Han-seol probably thought the same. That we'd keep going straight to marriage.
I wasn't so sure. NTR mangas had all kinds of endings. Hard to pin one down.
Whether Han-seol cucks me, ditches me, or we all crash and burn.
Nothing certain now. Just ride the flow and enjoy.
Not planning to go down quietly, though.
Prep for the future slowly. Instinctively knocking up Eum Ji-hye might even be part of that.
I chewed meat slowly while eyeing Juyeon-hee. She looked oddly pleased.
Juyeon-hee seemed to want me and Han-seol to stay as we were. Not getting closer.
...No sex yet?
Me and Han-seol were childhood friends. Sex wouldn't be weird.
But that slut Geum Tae-yeon called me a virgin.
Didn't seem like she'd misread. So maybe just Han-seol's the virgin?
Bzzz-.
My smartphone vibrated. A message. From Han-seol.
I glanced at my phone and closed it. Juyeon-hee spoke up.
"Aunt? Or Han-seol?"
"Han-seol."
"What? Not gonna reply? She'll be waiting."
"I'm with you right now. Later, whatever."
"......"
Not polite. Even if she's family.
Not family anyway.
No clue what Juyeon-woo thought, but I didn't see Juyeon-hee as family. Couldn't.
So I kept some manners.
"Oppa..."
Her voice dripped with emotion, like she was touched. I pretended not to notice and piled meat on her plate.
"Meat's burning. Eat up."
Bzzz-.
Han-seol's texts kept coming. No plans to reply. I focused on Juyeon-hee in front of me.
Juyeon-hee grinned, pleased with my reaction.
Clink! Glasses touched. My mind started fuzzing out. Juyeon-woo's body was too weak to booze.
Half a bottle in, and my vision shook.
Nice getting buzzed quick.
Energy up. We ate seven servings total. Neither of us had huge stomachs.
Maybe 'cause of the rice.
Paid up and headed out. Cool air hit my face.
The nice buzz lifted my mood.
"Oppa, didn't you drink too much? Why're you so weak?"
"Ugh... Didn't drink much. Feels unfair..."
Body swaying like crazy. Couldn't walk straight alone, staggering.
Had to lean on Juyeon-hee. We shuffled along slowly.
"Whoa! Oppa! Just relax. That'll be easier."
Juyeon-hee's hand slithered around my side.
"You might fall!"
No idea who she was justifying to, but Juyeon-hee hugged my back like that.