Don't Fake Pure Love with Someone Else's Girl
"Hey, Younghee. Mind stepping away just a bit?"
"Ah, sorry... I feel safer like this..."
"Hmm, no need to apologize or anything."
Younghee says she's fine physically now, thankfully. That let them wrap up discharge quickly.
But the mental issues remain. Specifically, her memory loss and dependency on Yujin. Those two make normal daily life impossible.
If I'm not right there, she gets terrified and starts trembling non-stop.
Honestly, it's hard to wrap his head around. Of all things, she has fragmented memories of him—and feels safe around him?
Maybe because Lime stopped her rampage, it affected her?
Cheolsu's situation makes it feel a bit iffy, but he can't just abandon Younghee like this.
After agonizing over it, Yujin decides to take her in temporarily, at least.
"Wh-where are we going right now?"
"My place. You okay with that? Feeling uneasy?"
"N-no, it's fine. As long as you're with me, Yujin, anywhere's okay."
She says it while locking arms with him tightly, refusing to let go.
He'd thought he'd gotten used to this lately. But a beauty like Younghee doing it still tenses him up without fail.
Get it together, Yujin! She's a patient! That'd be rude!
Either way, he'll be living with her for a few days. Any impure thoughts, and he couldn't face Cheolsu.
Luckily, Heukcheon Mansion is ridiculously huge. Plenty of space for Younghee.
Though with her clinging like this, not sure if it'll work.
"Hmm."
Glancing ahead, Park Secretary wears a pleased smile. Rare sight—Yujin tilts his head unconsciously.
"Something good happen?"
"Nah. Just reminded me of my younger days."
Why bring up his youth out of nowhere? Was he popular with girls back then?
Makes sense. Park Secretary's competent, handsome, great personality. Must've been an in-crowd type in school.
Damn, he needs some jealousy fuel!
Park Secretary's still young now—what's he even comparing to?
Yujin has no clue Park Secretary's thinking of a vengeful Cheolsu burning for payback.
"I already let them know Younghee's coming. The mansion staff will handle everything."
"Thanks."
Thinking about it, first time bringing a girl home. Sharing a room, daily life together... Without Heukcheon's backing, it'd be impossible for a total loser like him.
Rom-com tropes? Yeah, those don't exist for real life. If it doesn't end in friendzone, that's a win.
Lost in those thoughts, they arrive at the mansion.
Opening the door, staff greet them as expected.
"Welcome home, young master!"
He's adapted to this life mostly, but these greetings? Still too much. Dozens bowing 90 degrees every time he walks in? Overkill.
"Ugh..."
It terrifies the current Younghee too. Already glued to his side, now she's trying to hide behind him completely.
Seeing that, a thought flashes through Yujin's mind as he starts to reassure her.
This is an opportunity!
"Park Secretary."
"Yes."
"Younghee's scared, so hold off on greetings for a while."
"Ah! Understood!"
Nice. Hard to refuse their prep before, but using the patient excuse hurts no one's feelings.
Yujin admires his own genius stroke.
Then Younghee subtly bows toward them.
"Th-thank you..."
"Huh? For what?"
"For looking out for me..."
Oh no—did she misread it like that? Old Yujin would've let it slide.
But experience has taught him: leave it, and annoying drama brews.
No...!
No...!
Yujin shakes his head firmly.
"Did it for my sake, not yours. No need to worry about it."
"O-okay..."
Younghee bows her head deeply, like she's hiding something.
Good. Humans grow. Nipped future hassle in the bud.
Feeling smug, Yujin heads inside.
"We prepared Younghee's room next to yours, young master."
"...Why call her 'miss'?"
"Just in case."
In case of what? Don't give me that 'you know what I mean' look.
I'm the guy who values friendship over one-night flings!
A total loser like me wouldn't have the guts anyway.
"We prepared clothes to change into, so wash up and get dressed first."
"Even clothes to change into?"
"Just staff uniforms resized to fit. We'll shop for real stuff tomorrow together."
He skips asking how they knew her size. Park Secretary's too competent—probably free-sized it.
Right...? Gotta believe no background check.
"I'll call when dinner's ready."
With that, Park Secretary vanishes.
Yujin enters Younghee's room with her. Alone in a new place? Anyone'd be anxious. Especially her right now.
He gives a clumsy explanation.
"Uh, sleep here. Use whatever. And... if you need anything, come to my room anytime."
"Okay... Hmm, what else do girls need? Only real convo I've had with a girl is Lime.
Such a Yujin can't possibly know how to care properly.
...Like Park Secretary said, wash up, eat, then figure it out.
Call for stuff—they'll bring anything. Staff handles basics.
It's temporary till her memories return. Fill in gaps gradually.
Realizes anew how cushy his life is, nods to himself.
"Alright, let's wash up. Bathroom's this way."
"Y-yes!"
His bathroom's insanely luxurious. At first, seemed just biggish-normal.
Then he said, "Hotel bathrooms are so nice. Wanna try again." Boom—upgraded instantly.
Thought it was staff-grade at first. Nope, staff have separate ones.
Why make a solo bathroom that huge? Rich people world baffles him.
Anyway, handing her a towel, Yujin says:
"Go in, wash up, come out. Clothes'll be there."
"Um..."
Younghee fidgets, glancing at him. Something to say.
Waiting, she hesitantly speaks.
"Can we... wash together?"
...Huh?
Yujin blinks. Brain lags—what?
Together what now?
"Younghee, that's..."
"Ah, n-no! Not like that!"
Realizing late, she waves her hands frantically.
"G-going in alone makes me anxious. Y-you can stay far and just watch..."
What kinda weird play is that?
That's not the issue, is it? Showing your bare skin's fine?
Hmm, she's gotta be super anxious mentally.
New environment amps the fear. Clinging to her only lifeline—natural.
Strictly, he's caregiver, she's patient. Nurses don't get turned on seeing a patient's butt for shots, right?
Same deal.
"...Alright, like that then?"
—You think that'll fly, idiot?!
A voice echoes suddenly. With a cute voice, a petite girl pops from Yujin's body.
Lime, no doubt. Fuming, she jabs a finger at him.
"You hold back on everything else, now this?! Crazy? Newlyweds going in together?!"
Stunned, Yujin can't speak. First time Lime appears before others.
Her monster identity's top secret—even from Park Secretary.
He glances at Younghee. Her eyes wide with shock.
"Yujin... you have a daughter?"
"No!"
Rare for him, he snaps back at someone else.
*
-Spurt!
Blood sprays with the sound. The man stares blankly at his swung sword, stepping forward.
Cold face, but faint curiosity in his eyes. Like, This new sword feels great?
Can't believe his underlings all fell to that kid.
The sight's unbelievable.
"Kuh!"
A Heukcheon executive drops his sword, clutching his wound, retreating.
Never expected a monster like this. Should've acted faster.
Trusted that bastard Jekyll—ruined everything.
"You... Kim Yujin's lackey?"
"Don't remember signing up as his underling."
The man approaches slowly. Face shows no mercy.
"But thanks to him, I made it this far. Fact."
"What?"
"Honestly surprised. Thought killing'd bring guilt. But you're trash—zero feelings."
These guys joined Heukcheon's worst crimes. Easy to off without remorse.
Internal matter—no cops.
In a way, perfect targets.
"Damn! What's your goal? Money? If so...!"
"Jekyll."
The man says flatly. Executive's face freezes.
"Where's that bastard."
"W-wait, we don't know well! He's too slippery...!"
"Then you're useless."
Sword slashes horizontally. Soon, he's alone there.
"Hoo."
Hood off, Cheolsu sighs deeply. Unfolds map, marks an X.
Not found yet, but encirclement tightens.
Realization: guy's in the city.
Park Secretary said Jekyll obsesses over Kim Yujin.
Staying near him on purpose?
Might cross paths midway.
First, kill the bastard.
Then what? No clue.
What waits at the end? Only revenge drives Cheolsu now.
Soon, his sword and doll blend into the darkness.