Chapter 99
Chapter 99
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 99
Chapter Title: Twin Little Sister Decides to Confess to Her Big Brother (1)
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Geum Tae-yeon called. She blatantly let me hear Han-seol's voice right in front of me.
I felt nothing, but my body did. Control slipped away for a moment.
My body froze stiff, like a mouse in front of a cat. It felt like my body was telling me to tense up.
Han-seol's voice came through. Her tone carried a hint of wariness.
─ Um, why are you calling?
"Just because. Something about the kendo club suddenly came to mind."
Geum Tae-yeon smoothly steered the conversation. I couldn't tell if she'd prepared the topic in advance or was just winging it.
"I'm stopping by the kendo club for some sparring this time, right?"
─ Right.
"I couldn't remember how many people signed up for it. Thought you might know."
─ Oh.
Han-seol and Geum Tae-yeon were genuinely talking about club business. Han-seol didn't seem to find the call suspicious at all.
Once she heard there was a reason, her tone softened. She'd let her guard down a bit.
I clamped my mouth shut tight as I listened to Han-seol's voice.
What if I made a noise and got caught? That would be the end. My dishwashing plan would go up in smoke.
That absolutely couldn't happen.
'My body wouldn't let that happen.'
Just in case, though. I wrested back some control and followed along with the situation as best I could.
Geum Tae-yeon shot me a glare and said,
"Twelve people? Isn't that too many?"
─ I heard they cut it down from more. Lots of club members want to try facing off against telekinesis.
"You included?"
─ Of course. Can't miss a chance like this.
"A chance like what?"
When Geum Tae-yeon asked slyly, Han-seol replied,
─ Senior Tae-yeon's telekinesis is the best in Korea.
"Not the best."
─ Being humble? Unusual for you, especially after winning the Hero Tournament.
"What's that supposed to mean?"
─ Sorry if that upset you. You've always been so confident, so I figured you'd say you're the best.
Han-seol was being overly deferential. She was bending a bit too much for Geum Tae-yeon.
It would've seemed pathetic if she were a guy.
"Not upset. Just surprised. Didn't expect a joke like that from you."
─ Really?
"Yeah, you used to be scared of me. Right?"
─ Back then, yeah. You do have that intimidating look.
"Not anymore?"
─ I've gotten to know your personality a little.
They were closer than I'd thought. Pretty friendly, even.
I couldn't monitor them constantly by sticking to both of them. Whatever happened when they were alone, whatever their relationship had become...
That was beyond my control.
'Really following the classic NTR manga playbook.'
The protagonist gets friendly with Geum Tae-yeon. The heroine feels a disconnect watching it.
Geum Tae-yeon steals the heroine behind the protagonist's back. The heroine falls deeper into sex with her.
"Anyway, thanks for letting me know. Felt awkward contacting the club captain directly."
─ No problem, Senior.
"Rest up."
─ Yes.
Geum Tae-yeon ended the call with Han-seol. I felt my rigid body relax.
Geum Tae-yeon grinned wickedly at me and asked,
"Heh heh. What? Scared?"
"...Why'd you suddenly call Han-seol?"
"Got curious. Called to ask. You heard it all."
"Don't lie. You called to threaten me on purpose."
"You get it."
She didn't deny the intent. The threat had worked perfectly.
My body was still trembling.
Geum Tae-yeon chuckled leisurely and said,
"So don't keep rebelling. My patience isn't infinite either. If you disappoint me, Juyeon-woo... I'll have to tell Han-seol the truth."
Geum Tae-yeon tickled my dick. She straightened her index finger and stroked from the base, then blew a puff of breath on it.
"Got it?"
I couldn't respond. My body was keeping my mouth shut.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ I learned that Han-seol and Geum Tae-yeon were closer than expected. Not full friends, but close enough to chat casually. That was the key point.
It was a huge step up from when they could barely talk. But it also meant a higher chance of getting caught.
A bad omen for me.
'Hope they don't run into each other much.'
Not likely. I could control Han-seol to some extent, but Geum Tae-yeon was uncontrollable.
And my worries became reality.
"Where you off to, Han-seol?"
Geum Tae-yeon periodically showed up in front of us. She'd act friendly and chat with Han-seol.
Every time, my body shuddered like it'd been struck by lightning.
'I'm the one with lightning affinity, and I'm the one getting zapped? Ridiculous.'
Han-seol greeted Geum Tae-yeon warmly too.
That's how relationships work. When someone scary-looking shows an unexpectedly kind side, they bond fast.
Han-seol was opening up to Geum Tae-yeon. She seemed reliable, like a trusty senior.
"...Aren't you getting too close?"
"I know what you think. But Senior Tae-yeon's not like that."
When I voiced my suspicions, Han-seol would defend her. This was just four days after the love hotel warning.
"......"
I had nothing to say for poor Han-seol. Couldn't even comfort her. My body wouldn't allow it.
In a way, heroines are vicious too. Tricking and toying with an oblivious protagonist.
They were victims, sure, but the longer it went on, the less victim-like they seemed.
"Sparring with Senior Geum Tae-yeon today?"
"Yeah, after school."
"You want me to head out first?"
"......"
She hesitated a little. She looked like she wanted to go together after kendo club ended.
Honestly, no way. It'd take too much time.
'I wanna rest too.'
I averted my eyes from Han-seol's pleading gaze. Kendo club or whatever, I planned to head home.
"...Can't help it if you're tired."
Han-seol finally gave up. At least she had some conscience.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ I got home. Juyeon-hee's shoes were in the entryway.
Since Aunt revealed the truth, Juyeon-hee and I hadn't really interacted much.
Juyeon-hee had been avoiding me. It was obvious.
Bzzz-
I headed straight to the bathroom to wash up. When I came out, my smartphone was buzzing.
KakaoTalk.
[Aunt] ─ I'll be late tonight If she's working overtime, she messages first like this. Meaning, don't wait—eat dinner without me.
Aunt had a lot of overtime. She was a pro hero, after all. Sudden call-outs were frequent.
The busier she got, the more I realized how dangerous hero work was. It fueled my dishwashing desire even more.
'If Aunt's late...'
It's just me and Juyeon-hee at home. A perfect chance for some one-on-one talk.
I stood in front of Juyeon-hee's door and knocked.
"...Juyeon-hee, Aunt says she'll be late tonight."
I kept my voice as calm as possible. Worried she might think it weird.
─ I'm not eating dinner.
Juyeon-hee's voice didn't sound great. Low and subdued. She was basically saying she didn't want to see my face.
'She walked in on me getting it on with Aunt. Can't blame her.'
Her favorite oppa rolling around with Aunt. Mixing with the adult she hated most.
How could she stay unaffected after seeing that?
She must be mentally wrecked. I needed to console Juyeon-hee. No one else could.
'She's my little sister.'
This was my duty. What an older brother should do.
"Juyeon-hee, wanna go out for dinner?"
I had to tempt her with something she'd like. Pretending I didn't know what happened, I suggested eating out.
─ ...Not hungry. You eat alone, Oppa.
"It's been ages since we had dinner just us. Let's go out. Yeah?"
─ ......
No response from the room. She was mulling it over—her reply came a bit slow.
─ ...No.
Her words said no, but the emotion behind them wasn't rejection. The tone was different.
'Playing hard to get, huh.'
Pride or whatever.
I coaxed her a couple more times, just like she wanted. Kept knocking, suggesting dinner.
Exactly on the third try.
─ ...Ugh, fine.
Her voice had softened a lot.
"I'll wait outside. Get ready and come out."
I said that and waited in the living room. Soon enough, Juyeon-hee emerged from her room.
"What should we eat? Something simple like meat?"
"How's meat simple?"
"Meat's simple for eating out. Not too heavy."
I put on an exaggeratedly cheerful act. Deliberately livening up the mood.
Then Juyeon-hee smiled. Not a big laugh, more like a faint grin.
'You don't hate me after all, Juyeon-hee.'
I could sense the emotion in her eyes. Juyeon-hee still loved her twin oppa.
'I'll know once I get some alcohol in her.'
I wanted to give Juyeon-hee her chance.