Chapter 36
Chapter 36
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 36
Chapter Title: A Night of Booze with Ju-ha
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"That's class for today."
"Thanks for your hard work~."
Ugh... finally over.
It was 6 p.m. Time flew by. Earlier, wandering the campus with Ju-ha made it go even faster.
I quickly grabbed my bag and headed out.
Since Ju-ha was here, I figured we could grab dinner together.
"Done?"
"Yeah."
I went down to the first floor, and there she was, waiting for me.
Her thighs gleamed shiny and smooth. They looked extra glossy today, like she'd slathered something on them...
Glance.
I could feel other guys sneaking peeks at her as they passed by.
Even setting aside her looks, a body like Ju-ha's was a rare sight...
Her chest was one thing, but those thighs were unreal. Any clueless guy would probably cream his pants just looking.
"What're you doing? Let's go."
"Yeah."
On the way, I hoped we wouldn't run into any seniors.
If we did, they'd flip out, eyes bugging wide, making a huge scene. Yo, Jun-hyeong! No way, for real? Who's this? Spill!
Luckily, we made it to the main gate without bumping into anyone.
We just strolled down naturally.
Ju-ha kept looking around curiously at the people nearby as we went.
Like a girl visiting college for the first time...
"What should we eat? What's your usual dinner?"
"Hm..."
There was steamed chicken, fried chicken, plenty of options.
Nothing specific came to mind, though.
"Fried chicken's the most common... but there's steamed chicken, tteokbokki, gukbap too."
"Gukbap? Hell no..."
Like she'd come all the way here for soup?
Ju-ha clicked her tongue and turned away.
I'd figured she'd react like that. Just wanted to see it. Pretty funny how it played out exactly as expected.
"We can just wander and stop wherever looks good."
"Sounds good."
Most places around here were bars anyway, not many real eateries... though there were tons of barbecue spots.
Ju-ha and I walked the college district streets as evening lights started flickering on.
"Hm..."
She didn't seem to care much about what to eat...
We ended up just looping around, sightseeing the area.
It was my usual route, but walking it with Ju-ha felt kinda weird.
Like bringing my personal delinquent to campus... something oddly thrilling about it.
"...Hm."
Ju-ha's gaze fixed on one spot.
An izakaya.
Even during exam week, it was packed with students.
It wasn't even 7 p.m. yet—why were so many people at a bar? Then again, drinking during exams hits different...
"Wanna go there?"
"Izakaya?"
"Yeah."
Her eyes stayed glued to it.
Not exactly a full meal spot, but order enough sides and it counts as dinner.
I'd been craving meat, but whatever Ju-ha wanted...
"How many?"
"Two."
"We've got a table inside~."
The noisy chatter of students hit us as soon as we walked in.
Ju-ha scanned around curiously the whole way to our seats.
Why's she looking around so much?
She must've been to places like this plenty in high school, faking IDs and all.
Or maybe not? Could be her first time at a college izakaya, even if she'd hit others.
"Call us when you're ready to order~."
Ju-ha pursed her lips, focusing hard on the menu.
What to get...
"Hey, what do you want?"
"Uh..."
Lots of choices—kinda overwhelming.
I wanted meat, but after some thought...
"Ton-katsu and stir-fried chicken for me."
"Two things?"
"Portions aren't huge here..."
"Oh?"
Ju-ha rubbed her chin.
Super serious about picking, even though she rakes in cash...
"Hm... okonomiyaki for me."
"Want me to order?"
"Yeah."
I hit the call button on the table.
But... is she gonna drink? Exams and all, I'd rather not.
I glanced over, and she was grinning mischievously.
"Booze... you're drinking, right?"
"Duh."
"I'll handle the food— you pick the drinks."
Something told me we'd drink till we dropped tonight... fuck. Good thing I'd studied ahead.
"Ready to order?"
"Ton-katsu, stir-fried chicken, okonomiyaki. And..."
"Asahi drafts and sake cups?"
"Yep."
"Then these, these, this one... and a bottle of soju too."
"Uh... sure."
...Why so much booze?
The waiter looked a bit flustered taking the order.
"...Can you handle all that?"
"We'll share."
"I... I can't eat that much."
"I'll finish it."
...Doubt it. She's totally gonna make me eat some.
Wonder if the table could even fit all the drinks. Probably just fill up the sake cups.
"Drinks and sake coming right up."
You're the only one who orders like this...
The table was booze-central before the food even arrived.
Ju-ha beamed, grabbing an Asahi first.
"Hey, what're you waiting for? Cheers."
"Right..."
Am I making it home tonight...?
I clinked glasses lightly with Ju-ha.
The rowdy noise and izakaya's warm yellow lights lit up the table.
Hm... first time drinking solo at a place like this.
We'd cracked beers at her place while scrolling phones, but that was different.
"Ahh..."
"Gah..."
Damn, Asahi tastes like crap...
First draft—worse than the canned stuff.
Bleh. I grimaced, shoving some basic snacks in my mouth. So bitter...
"..."
Ju-ha kept staring at the students around us.
Watching what they were saying, how they chatted.
I sneaked a look at nearby tables too.
Guys stealing glances at Ju-ha.
Makes sense—hers were the biggest tits in the place.
"You ever been to an MT or anything?"
"MT? Nah, not yet. Department stuff...
Did OT, though."
"Cool."
Hm...
She's super curious about college life.
Makes sense—delinquents just swap uni stories when they hang out. Not much else.
For someone like Ju-ha who skipped it, probably feels surreal. Gotta know the basics to join convos.
"Sides are here."
"Thanks."
Ton-katsu and okonomiyaki came first.
Ju-ha silently grabbed a piece of my ton-katsu.
Hey, that's mine!
"..."
I thought she'd talk a ton, but nah.
Expected some OnlyFans chatter or whatever...
Now I felt awkward watching her.
Her face was kinda blank, lost in thought. Maybe dwelling on not going to college?
She just stared at the cherry blossom tree in the middle of the shop, poor thing.
"You join any clubs?"
"Clubs? No."
"What about group dates then?"
"...No."
Ju-ha gave me a pitiful look.
"What the hell do you do then, fuck? Just study all day? Jesus."
"N-not exactly... thinking of a group date next."
"With who?"
"Uh..."
Should I say? I glanced at her and spilled.
"In-ha and two from her department... 3-on-3."
"In-ha? Why's she group-dating you?"
"Just each bringing two from our depts. No one else we know."
"Ah."
Her face softened a bit at the group date talk.
Me bringing this boring loser ass to a bar was dumb... she looked happier now.
"Lotsa hot guys in your dept? Spill some stories."
"Uh..."
Not much to tell.
Still, I rambled about department tales, seniors, campus life so far.
Ju-ha nodded along, listening intently.
Loved the drinking game stories with seniors most—her eyes sparkled.
"Sounds like you're living it up."
"K-kinda."
Huge step up from high school, yeah.
Ju-ha went back to thoughtful mode, sipping sake alone...
I hesitated, then said,
"Could probably fake some college life without paying tuition..."
"How?"
One eyebrow arched. What bullshit is this?
"Lotsa classes don't check attendance—just sit in the back.
Can't do dept stuff, but central clubs? Bluff your way in for a day or two."
They check records eventually...
But first-day OT or drinking events? Pretend you're a freshman, easy.
Tough solo, but with a real student? Might sneak into OT.
Mini college life till they verify enrollment.
"Hm... yeah?"
She nodded, intrigued by the idea.
Didn't think of that...
"Why aren't you drinking? Sneaking out of it?"
"Exams..."
"You can drink today, fuck—plenty of time left."
"B-but I'm weak with booze..."
"Gotta build tolerance, dumbass."
True... but I don't wanna.
She clinked again.
Fine, one night... make her happy.
I chugged the funky sake.
Already buzzing.
"Ugh... blegh... huuurrk..."
Fuck, I'm dying...
Made it through round one okay... but round two wrecked me.
Cocktails, whiskey—every damn liquor. Just sipping made me dizzy...
"Dumbass. You're trash at drinking."
You're the strong one...
Ju-ha laughed her ass off, puffing a cig.
Ah... my guts... fuck. No studying tomorrow... this bitch... sob...
Sobering pill cleared my head, making it worse...
"Ahh—feels great."
Course it does...
You inhaled every booze in existence.
Plus other mood-boosters.
Three numbers today: twice at izakaya, once at the bar.
Without me, probably more.
At izakaya, one dude came for her number even with me there—like move, loser.
Another while I was in the bathroom.
Bar too—hot guy snagged hers while I was gone.
Three in one night...
No wonder she's stoked.
She holes up at home usually—no chances.
"Fuck, if I'd gone to college, I'd have racked up tons."
...You'd be the one getting hit on...
I soothed my stomach and plopped on the ground. Urgh...
"On to round three, Yi Jun-hyeong."
"Can't... gonna die..."
"You can talk, so you're fine."
"P-please spare me. Sorry."
"Quit whining and come on."
S-save me...
Ju-ha forcibly propped me up.
Why's she so obsessed with drinking? Dying here...
"Just one more shot."
"Nooooo..."
I remember stepping into the third spot...
Blackout after.
Yo, crash at my place—what're you doing?
Fuck, you're heavy.
Motel's pricey as shit...
Why push for round three...
Spotty memories flickered like broken film.
Ugh...
I think she followed to the motel... but after? Nada.
Still feels dark...
Ugh...
Soft blanket touch... maybe home?
I mumbled, burrowing in. Felt nice.
Hehe... wanna grope Ju-ha's tits...