Chapter 51
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 51
Chapter Title: Fresh? First Date! (2)
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'What should I do with Kim Geon-ho.'
Airi recalled how Kim Geon-ho had agreed without hesitation when she told him to plan the date.
'H-he won't actually take me straight to one of those places, right...'
From the stories floating around online, guys often used excuses like being tired to drag you to sketchy spots.
With Kim Geon-ho, she couldn't shake the feeling he'd be even more likely to do it.
'If he does, he's really going for it.'
Of course, she'd prepared just in case by wearing her lacy date underwear.
But still! No meant no.
No matter what, she couldn't accept him planning something so shameless for their innocent first date.
'He knows I'm pissed, but he's still so confident... I'll see just how well he treats me.'
Not content with openly cheating, he announces he's dating another girl and then asks me out?
Unless it was some elaborate scheme, she had no intention of letting go of her anger easily.
With her resolve hardened, Airi headed to the meeting spot.
"Hey, baby, you made it?"
She came face-to-face with Kim Geon-ho, who was already waiting leisurely at the rendezvous point.
"B-baby?! We're not like that! Have you no shame?!"
Pow! Pow!
Airi rushed right up to Kim Geon-ho and pummeled his chest with her bunny punches.
'Calling me that where everyone can see! How embarrassing!'
Her face flushed beet red in an instant, and she wanted nothing more than to crawl into a hole.
But despite those thoughts, Airi's eyes kept roaming over Kim Geon-ho.
'...He dresses so well.'
At a glance, it was just black wide pants, sneakers, and a plain khaki tee.
But these weren't ordinary clothes—they were all luxury pieces costing tens of millions of won each, giving him an air of effortless sophistication.
From the fabric quality to the precise fit, every detail was impeccable.
And the muscles peeking through his outfit only amplified his appeal.
Veins bulging on his forearms and wrists, a deep collarbone—everything stood out.
It looked casual, but not just anyone could pull it off.
A sleek watch added the perfect accent, and his hair was styled just tousled enough for that natural vibe.
This wasn't just Airi's biased view—it was an objective assessment.
Because right now, Kim Geon-ho was fending off a girl asking for his number.
"Y-you have a girlfriend! Sorry!"
"...Yeah, so leave us alone."
Airi had missed the situation at first for one simple reason.
Kim Geon-ho had deliberately positioned the girl in her blind spot.
'She's fucking adorable.'
Kim Geon-ho felt himself getting hard just watching Airi's reaction.
She'd freaked out at first when he called her "baby," but the second another girl showed up, she didn't deny being his girlfriend.
How could someone be this cute and sly?
'Part of me just wants to... drag her into a hotel right now.'
He'd be lying if he said the thought hadn't crossed his mind.
But everyone had their own pace in relationships, so he reined in his lust.
'Plus, I could use a little break myself.'
Closing his eyes meant getting yanked into the mental realm for a beating from his master.
The inter-class tournament was coming up, and he needed to keep tabs on Kim Jang-seok's movements.
If asked for his short-term and long-term goals right now, short-term was revenge on Kim Jang-seok, and long-term was becoming the true protagonist and living large.
But constantly fixating on goals could wear you down mentally, so moments like this were essential.
The same applied to Airi.
'This feels so peaceful.'
She did have plans to revive her fallen family.
But living every day obsessed with revenge, always on edge—it just wasn't sustainable.
She kept her blade hidden in her heart, but it wasn't time to swing it yet.
She needed to keep honing it while occasionally catching her breath like this.
"Not denying I'm your girlfriend means today starts our Day 1?"
"That was just quicker than explaining! It's definitely not Day 1!"
And so, their date began—a man and woman who could be each other's respite.
"But to keep girls from hitting on me again, I'll call you baby, okay?"
"...Fine, just 'baby.' Nothing more!"
"Sure, baby. Wanna hold hands?"
"It's a date, so... we have to."
It had begun.
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What should a guy and girl do on their first date?
There were endless opinions, but Kim Geon-ho had his firm plan.
'Lunch is definitely pasta, sushi, or shabu-shabu.'
Foods you could eat neatly without opening your mouth too wide.
'Silence might get awkward once we're alone, so watch a movie to keep our mouths shut.'
This wasn't just about being alone—it was about choosing to be alone together.
Tension was inevitable, especially for Airi, who reeked of virgin vibes.
Her hand stiffened the moment he took it.
She clearly wasn't used to holding hands with the opposite sex.
'Acts like a total virgin, but dresses in this subtly sexy way that drives me insane.'
Showing up in a long high-waisted side-slit skirt, in a muted black that was rebelliously alluring.
Not just clinging fabric—it teased glimpses of her thigh like a qipao.
Her hips and waist on display, paired with a pastel blouse that was killer.
Her hair fell to chest-level with soft curls at the ends, like she'd styled it herself.
'She clearly put so much effort into getting ready...'
His cock was protesting from mid-thigh, begging to stand straight.
She was driving him crazy in every sense.
"I wondered why you picked a movie first... but this is it?"
Airi frowned and glared at him the moment they reached their assigned theater seats.
The VIP seats were in a private room, and instead of chairs, there was just a massive bed.
He'd anticipated her reaction and fired off his prepared excuse.
"I'm so famous that regular seats would cause a huge scene. I don't want anyone interrupting our date today."
"...Yeah, that tracks."
She looked uneasy but nodded in understanding.
It wasn't entirely a lie.
'My stock's skyrocketed.'
Ever since clearing the secondary mutation dungeon, the media wouldn't leave him alone.
Mingling with the public? He'd get bothered 100% during the date.
"But don't get too close. Cross this line during the movie, and I'm seriously mad."
Even after his explanation, Airi didn't fully trust him and scooted to the edge of the bed.
She rolled up the provided blanket to make a line, splitting the space in half.
"Actually, I still have a lingering injury from the little giant... Feels like I need someone right next to me..."
Of course, such tricks wouldn't work on her.
"...Still hurts?"
"Yeah, looks fine on the outside, but it's psychological..."
Stroke.
"Fine, then I'll stay close. But just that—no touching."
Airi looked worried as she snuggled right into his arms.
Taking "right up against me" literally, she cautiously wrapped her arms around his waist.
He didn't miss a beat, slipping his arm around her waist in return.
They ended up naturally embracing each other.
'Ah... Is this straight-up blue-balling torture?'
As a flood of temptations hit him.
"...Kim Geon-ho."
"Yeah?"
"You can hold me tighter."
Airi dropped a bombshell.
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It had been so long.
'A person's embrace feels this warm.'
Ever since her family fell and was torn apart by conspiracy.
Airi hadn't shared anyone's warmth in ages.
No one even approached her with good intentions, let alone warmth.
Everything was a luxury to her. But as mentioned, Kim Geon-ho had boldly swept it all away.
This time was no different.
"You can hold me tighter."
No.
"Hug me tight."
Don't let go.
To Airi, love was starvation.
Never properly satisfied, and having tasted it once made it worse.
She craved it but couldn't have it, unworthy even, so she had to forget.
Now, with it fully sated, Airi felt profound security.
The one place where the girl who'd endured storms without faltering could finally fold her wings and rest.
And naturally, in such a space, anyone would.
"Pet my hair... too."
Turn into a spoiled brat.