Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Translated by POWERPUFF
Date (1)
Chirp chirp—
“Mm…”
I turned on my phone to check the time. It was only 8:30. Before the alarm even rang.
Was it because I was looking forward to the date? Normally I’d only wake up when the alarm went off, but today, the soft sunlight coming through the window woke me up naturally.
I got out of bed and headed to the kitchen. I wasn’t particularly hungry, but since I’d be out all day, I figured I should eat something filling.
I opened the fridge and checked the ingredients. After a quick look, kimchi fried rice seemed like the easiest option. Thankfully, there was some kimchi my mom had sent a few days ago.
I took out the ingredients and started cooking.
Sizzle—
The smell instantly stimulated my appetite. My stomach, which had been quiet just moments ago, began growling.
I grabbed the frying pan and sat at the table, stuffing the food into my mouth. It tasted great. I made it the same way as always, but somehow it felt even better today. Maybe it was the “date anticipation” seasoning.
After cleaning up, I went to the bathroom, took a quick shower, dried my hair, and got dressed.
It was 9:30 now. Enough time for a cup of coffee.
I brewed some coffee and sat down, enjoying the quiet moment. The sound of birds outside and the morning breeze drifting through the open window made everything feel peaceful.
‘I wonder if Kang Sora is awake…’
Probably not. She streamed until 2 a.m., so she likely went to sleep around 4.
Ring—ring—
The call kept ringing, but she didn’t pick up.
There were only two possibilities. Either she was asleep or in the shower. Most likely asleep.
Looks like relaxing time was over. I downed my coffee, rinsed the cup, and headed out to her place next door.
Ding-dong—ding-dong—
“……”
No response. She must be in deep sleep.
‘I don’t want to do this, but… no choice.’
I entered the password I had memorized before and went inside, heading toward her bedroom.
“Mmm….”
As expected, she was asleep. And she looked happy, too.
“Hey, wake up.”
I shook her lightly. She flinched like a cat. Way too cute. I almost wanted to bite her.
She stretched and slowly sat up.
“Mm…”
“You awake?”
“Huh…?”
She glanced at me, frowned slightly, then started rubbing her eyes.
“Am I still dreaming…?”
“You’re not.”
She froze mid-motion.
“…?”
She blinked at me.
“Whaaaaat?!”
She jumped back, face turning red. And just as expected—
“Ow!”
She hit her head against the wall.
Idiot.
“You, you, you—how did you get in?!”
She pointed at me, sitting on the floor with a flushed face.
“I memorized the password before.”
“When?!”
“That night we had chicken and beer. You entered it while I was carrying you.”
“Ah.”
She stuck out her tongue and giggled.
Cute. Dangerously cute. I wanted to keep her at home like a pet.
I covered my rising smile with my hand and continued.
“Hurry up and get ready. We’ve got a date.”
“Date….”
Her eyes sparkled.
“Oh right! The date! I’ll get ready. Just wait a bit!”
She hurried into the bathroom.
“…I’ll wait outside.”
I stepped out and leaned against the railing, reviewing the plan one last time.
‘Perfect.’
Absolutely perfect. Like it was made by someone who’d dated hundreds of times.
Thump thump—
My heart started racing. This kind of excitement… I’d never felt it before.
Creak—
“Did you wait long?”
I looked up at her voice.
“…How is it?”
‘Wow.’
Beautiful. That was the only word that came to mind.
The white dress she wore revealed her cleavage and clung to her figure, highlighting her curves perfectly. It was the kind of beauty that would make anyone turn their head.
And above all, her face. She was always pretty, but today she was on another level.
“I asked how it looks.”
‘Ah.’
I had been staring.
“…It’s pretty.”
I scratched my head awkwardly.
She narrowed her eyes playfully.
“Are you falling for me?”
“…Yeah.”
“Huh?”
She looked surprised.
“Just kidding. Let’s go.”
I patted her head and walked toward the elevator.
“Hey! Wait!”
She ran up beside me.
“Please take care of me today, Jihoon-ssi?”
“…What’s with that?”
“It’s a date. People in dramas talk like that.”
“That’s dramas. Just talk normally.”
“Geez… fine.”
“…If you really want to, do it.”
“Really?”
She clung to my arm, eyes sparkling.
“…Just let go of my arm first.”
“Oh, sorry!”
“…It wasn’t uncomfortable though.”
It just made it hard to control myself.
“Shall we go, Jihoon-ssi?”
“…Yeah, Sora-ssi.”
She’s driving me crazy.
Thump thump—
This is dangerous. I might really fall for her.
Smack! Smack!
She stared at me, shocked.
“Why are you hitting yourself?”
“Just sleepy.”
“Hmmm…”
‘Get it together.’
One slip and I’m done.
…
At the subway station, while waiting, she kept glancing at me.
“What?”
“Oh, I was just curious about today’s plan!”
Suspicious.
“Well, first we’re going to Aurora Sky Tower, then shopping nearby, then a reserved restaurant, and later we’ll watch the night view. How’s that?”
“Aurora Sky Tower?!”
Her eyes sparkled again.
“Whoa.”
She got way too close.
“I’ve always wanted to go there!”
“Good.”
“Wow, how did you plan this so perfectly? You must be experienced.”
“…I asked AI.”
“Seriously?”
She sighed.
“You’re hopeless. You should’ve said you researched it.”
“…You’re single too.”
Her face turned red.
“I chose not to date!”
Right.
The subway arrived.
We got on.
“Ahhh! Save me!”
“Stop exaggerating.”
It was crowded though.
“Come here.”
I pulled her toward the wall and stood in front of her.
“Jihoon-ssi?”
“Just bear with it.”
“Okay…”
Her face flushed.
The train shook.
Our bodies kept brushing.
This is bad.
Thump thump—
My heartbeat was too loud.
“Jihoon-ssi.”
“Yeah?”
She whispered.
“Are you turned on?”
“!”
My whole body heated up.
“W-what are you saying…”
“Okay~ okay~”
‘She’s a demon.’
Not just any demon. A succubus disguised as an angel.
‘I don’t know if I can survive today.’
At this rate…
Before I get devoured,
I might have to devour her first.