Chapter 47
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 47
Chapter Title: Unexpected Sleepover
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Tae-hu, let's have one more drink, just the two of us.
The meat was all grilled, the drinks were topped off, and now all that was left was to eat, drink, and enjoy ourselves.
"Here you go, Tae-hu."
"Wow, the meat looks perfectly grilled. It seems delicious."
"Eat up. There's plenty more."
"You too, Team Leader."
"Ju-hee."
"Yeah?"
"Even if Tae-hu is comfortable around you, isn't your outfit a bit too revealing? Throw something on top at least."
"Did I dress too casually since it's home? I'll do that."
You're too much, bro.
Hiding those big breasts would be a sin.
"Have a drink, Tae-hu."
"Let me pour it for you first."
"No need. Just take it."
Pour...
"Let's knock back a cool beer and then move on to the hard stuff."
"Sounds good!"
As we exchanged drinks, the Team Leader emerged.
Whoa! She didn't betray my expectations.
She hadn't changed completely—just thrown on a light blue dress shirt.
With all the buttons undone over her camisole, her cleavage was fully on display.
Bold move.
She knows full well I'm a man.
"That's still pretty sexy."
"Just eat. You drank beer at the pub in a bikini too."
"Right? Haha, yeah. Let's just eat. Here! Ju-hee, have a drink too!"
At the Team Leader's bold words, bro just laughed it off.
Our eyes met just then, and she gave me a bright smile.
"Don't stare so obviously, Tae-hu."
"Uh, of course not. I shouldn't. Or should I?"
"Pfft. Just relax."
"Hey, hey. I'm watching you. If your eyes get weird, you're dead."
After the playful banter, we chugged our beers coolly.
It was a shame we were indoors, but with the crisp AC blowing, it felt like heaven.
Maybe the rain was a good omen after all.
"Now that we've quenched our thirst, time for the hard liquor!"
We passed drinks back and forth, chatting animatedly and having a blast.
While the Team Leader stepped into the kitchen for a moment, bro grinned slyly and tossed a question my way.
"Tae-hu, you know Assistant Manager Yoo Eun-joo, right?"
"Yeah, I interviewed her."
"What do you think? She's really pretty, huh?"
"Haven't you seen her plenty? HR and PR are right next door."
"Of course I have. I'm asking what you think."
"I can hear everything, you two. Anyway, guys always talk about pretty girls when they drink."
The Team Leader happened to return just then with some dry snacks she'd whipped up.
"What about you, bro?"
"Me? Hmm."
He pulled a troubled face like my question was an attack, then broke into a wide grin.
"Nah, not my type. In my eyes, my wife is way prettier."
Perfect score, bro. You've become an outstanding husband in the time I haven't seen.
"Good enough."
The Team Leader chuckled softly at his affection.
"Then Tae-hu must be thrilled."
"Huh? Why?"
"Assistant Manager Yoo's being dispatched to our team in a few days."
"Dispatched? Usually we go to them, no?"
"It's for promoting the beer festival. Partly because of you, too, Tae-hu."
"Your interview reactions were great, so they wanna use your face as the frontman."
Yoo Eun-joo coming over? My heart's racing for some reason.
"Kinda curious, though. From a guy's perspective, is Assistant Manager Yoo really that pretty?"
She asked with a slight smile.
"Doesn't it depend on the guy?"
"You know Assistant Manager Yoo was Miss Korea? And she won."
"That's why I scouted her right away! She'll be a huge boost for PR once she starts."
Bro shrugged and held out his glass.
Clink.
After downing the hard liquor coolly, I glanced at the Team Leader.
A drop of spilled beer was trickling down her chest.
Watching her brush it off casually made my mouth water.
Even with bro right there, it was hard not to stare. What can you do?
I wondered what the Team Leader was thinking, not buttoning up even after what happened between us.
"So, Tae-hu, how does she stack up against Ju-hee?"
"Huh? The Team Leader?"
"Yeah. My wife and your boss. Better answer carefully, right?"
Payback for the earlier question.
"Hey, Kwon Sang-hyun. Yoo's only twenty-seven. Compare apples to apples."
"Whyyy. I think you're way prettier. Right, Tae-hu? Oh, not you? Too young?"
I grinned. Not falling for that.
"I agree. Honestly, Team Leader, you'd pass for twenties anywhere. No way you'd lose."
"Oho, good at office politics."
"Not politics—I'm serious, Team Leader."
"Hear that, Ju-hee? Huh? Face turning red? Embarrassed? You! Hahaha!"
"Ugh, quiet down a bit."
We clinked glasses in the warm, cheerful atmosphere.
As the drinking dragged on, I stepped out to use the bathroom.
A stylish, beautiful wedding photo.
It took up one whole wall of the living room, and seeing it made me think they suited each other perfectly.
Not that it eased my guilt much.
How could I give up on a Team Leader who smiled so prettily?
Mixing whiskey, beer, and even soju had me buzzing fast.
"Tae-hu! My little bro Seo Tae-hu!"
"Yes, bro."
"Crash here tonight. We'll drink all night and sleep it off."
"I should head home."
"Shut it! That's an order! Just sleep here!"
"I don't sleep well anywhere but my own place."
"What? Puhahaha! Ju-hee! Know what this guy's army nickname was?"
"What?"
"Sleepzilla! Once he was out, even carrying him wouldn't wake him. I gave him that. Haha!"
"Agh, that was 'cause training was brutal."
"Huh? Don't buy it. I saw you crash hard on non-training days too. Wanna bet? I'll call another guy."
"No bets. I don't do that."
"Scared? Scared? Chicken?"
This bro, why so frivolous?
Well, that's why we bonded quick in the army.
"Gotta work tomorrow, and it'd inconvenience the Team Leader, so let's postpone the sleepover."
"No way! I said crash here! Ju-hee, it's fine, right? Say it is."
"Sigh."
With bro totally wasted and grumpy, the Team Leader sighed deeply and looked at me.
"Sure, Tae-hu. You seem drunk too. Sleep in that room. It's too late to send you off anyway."
"You sure?"
"Of course. That room's kept empty for guests. Bedding's there—just crash and head to work from here."
"Perfect! Then you can commute with Ju-hee. Heh heh heh."
"Got it. Got it. So bro, slow down on the drinks."
"Heh heh. Drink up! Feeling great, so drink!"
This sudden decision to stay over had my heart pounding.
Maybe from the anticipation of something happening.
An hour later, bro was out cold.
"Jeez, this guy. Can't handle his liquor but drinks like that."
"He held out pretty well, though."
"That's not a good thing."
The Team Leader chuckled and tried to lift him, but a drunk guy's not going anywhere without force.
"I'll get him. To the master bedroom, right?"
"I'll help."
"No need. I'm strong."
"He's my husband."
With no choice, the Team Leader shouldered one side and stepped carefully.
We somehow dragged him to the bed, but then disaster struck.
As we lowered bro onto the bed, the Team Leader lost her grip and tumbled with him.
"Ah!"
"Whoa!"
The problem was, I lost my hold too in that instant and fell with her.
Splat...
"......"
"......"
We'd been trying to lay him on the side of the bed, so our bodies ended up stacked.
When I came to, my hand was on her breast.
Our eyes met in that moment.
Her face, flushed deep red with shock and surprise, was so sexy I nearly kissed her.
Suppressing that urge, my hand gripped her breast a bit tighter instead.
"Hah... T-Tae-hu..."
"Sorry."
I pulled my hand away quick, fixed my position, and stood up.
"...It's fine."
It was brief, but the soft, plush feel of her huge breasts lingered vividly on my palm.
I'm so turned on it's driving me crazy.
"Jeez, this guy."
The Team Leader straightened bro out, covered him with the blanket, and smiled at me.
"Thanks."
"No problem. Had to help."
Back in the living room, I sighed at the messy table.
"I'll clean up. You rest, Team Leader."
"Calling it?"
"Huh?"
"This idiot sobered me up. Let's have a bit more, just us."
I cheered inwardly at her suggestion.
Honestly, I'd been hoping for this.
I knew bro's limit was lower than mine, and the Team Leader never drank to the point of losing control anyway.
If she'd wanted to end it, I'd have suggested it myself.
"Not drunk?"
"Still good. Light beer, just us."
"Great. I was feeling like I hadn't had enough anyway."
"You hold your liquor well, Tae-hu."
"You're no slouch either."
"I was pacing myself."
We sat facing each other again.
What was the Team Leader thinking?
Did she really just feel comfortable with me, or did she want some alone time?
There was a way to find out.
I activated the skill right then.
His house wasn't an obstacle.
I don't wake easy once asleep either, but bro was Sleepzilla.
How much trouble did I go through trying to wake him in the army?
This alone time with the Team Leader was a clear chance. Only an idiot would pass it up.
Level 1 Corruption Space
Orange haze fills the living room...
Illustration: The Team Leader happily dining in a camisole and shirt.
