The Gloomy Girl Hates the Cow Girl's Smile
"Over here, over here-!"
"We're heading there."
As soon as we arrived at the meeting spot, Maria, who had gotten there first, waved happily. Her soft, elegant outfit suited her warm vibe perfectly.
"Did you rest well at home? Oh, and this must be the person you mentioned earlier?"
"Yeah. Kim Eunha, lives on the same floor as me."
Maria's gaze soon shifted to Eunha beside me. Eunha flinched, then leaned into me as if dodging her eyes.
I'd called Maria ahead of time to ask if it was okay to bring one more friend, and she'd cheerfully agreed, letting me bring Eunha along.
Truth be told, I wanted to introduce Eunha not as a friend, but honestly as my first wife. No need to hide it, and it would've naturally revealed I was a man.
But Eunha herself had insisted on the friend cover. She hated other women knowing I was male more than the hassle of hiding her identity.
Earlier she'd glared like she wanted to kill Maria, but now face-to-face, she couldn't even meet her eyes. It was kinda funny.
Still, if Eunha weren't like this, she'd have gone after Maria ages ago. Better this way, maybe.
"Hi! I'm Maria."
"...K-Kim... Eunha.."
"Yes, Eunha. Looking forward to hanging out."
"...."
Maria approached warmly with a greeting, but Eunha could barely squeak out her name before hiding again. Peeking out just enough to glare—that hostility ran deep.
"Cut her some slack. She's shy."
"Hehe, no worries. Everyone's like that at first."
"The other two aren't here yet?"
"Oh, actually... they both just called. Can't make it."
"...Can't make it? Why?"
"Well... Yuna's got bad muscle soreness after her workout..."
In other words, Yuna overdid it running a lap around the neighborhood, couldn't move, and Harin had to nurse her, so they were out. Dinner delivery together.
"Yuna whined to Harin that it was my fault she couldn't walk, so take responsibility. Harin had no choice but to stay and care for her. I was gonna join, but they shoved a card at me and said go eat with you. Can't break a promise over their stuff."
"Got it. Then to repay that kindness, I'll eat their shares too."
"Pfft. Yeah, Harin said the same. Don't hold back without us—stuff yourself silly on our portions."
Bold. I like it. This some 'no one left behind' team spirit? Whatever—as long as there's meat.
We headed to the reserved restaurant together. Walking with those two flanking me, I felt full even without eating. By this world's standards, whatever—by mine, both had killer figures.
Eunha next to me was otherworldly, but Maria matched her. Especially Maria's gentle, flowing charm—different allure from Eunha, drawing the eye.
I was thinking I'd add her to the harem ASAP when—
Suddenly, Eunha clung tighter to my arm with a pouty glare. Jealous I was eyeing another woman, no doubt.
Spank-!
"Hyah♥?!"
A quick grope on her ass, and out came the moan, face melting instantly.
So don't act up. Touch her lightly and she feels it all.
She rubbed against me slyly—pathetic, had me smirking. Tempting to tease more. Should've done it twice back then? Her ass felt as insane as her tits during the pounding. Gotta try doggy next time.
That's when Maria, walking beside us, asked,
"You two live on the same floor, right? Must know each other a while?"
"Nah, met yesterday. Bumped into her heading out, then met you after."
"Oh, really? Same day as me then. Sihoo, you're more social than I thought. Got close to Yuna and Harin quick too."
"Can't beat you. Heard everyone in the apartment knows you."
"Nah, exaggeration. How could I know every resident? Barely know outside our building."
Which means she knows everyone in hers. Impressive enough.
"Truth is, I'm shy too. Used to barely greet people."
"Makes sense. People change with needs."
"Needs... yeah."
For a split second, Maria's face darkened. Didn't wanna push since she hid it, so I switched topics.
"So, tomorrow's workout? Yuna might skip."
"Mm... who knows. Gotta see tomorrow. Yuna's moody. Oh, Eunha. Wanna join our morning runs?"
"...H-Hate... pointless running.. And... did plenty today.. Exercise. With Sihoo.."
Eunha answered Maria's question with a beet-red face. But considering what 'exercise' she meant, it was a headache.
"Really? Sihoo, you worked out after running with us?"
"...Yeah. Running wasn't enough."
I played along casually. Glancing over, Eunha grinned darkly, flushed. Probably feeling superior to Maria—we did way more than running.
I got it, but no need to get horny reminiscing. Worried she'd climax just from fantasy.
"Whoa... stamina monster? What kinda workout? Do it with us sometime!"
"Kuh?!"
Maria's innocent bomb of a question shook Eunha, gripping my arm. No malice, fair question—but massive damage to Eunha.
Do it together? Hell yeah. I'd push for it. But with first wife glaring murderously at Maria, no go.
Maria didn't notice, so pointless. Eunha'd do anything I say, even die for it—but forcing wasn't my style.
A good harem needs the women getting along. Guide them to bond naturally, don't force. That's the husband's job.
Wish there was a spark to get these two closer. Any ideas?
2.
"I'll hit the bathroom first."
"Sure. We'll grab seats and order."
After arriving at the restaurant, with me in the restroom, only Eunha and Maria sat at the table.
Alone, awkward silence stretched. They were strangers despite my connection—superficial ties.
Maria tried breaking the ice.
"What'll you have, Eunha?"
"...Anything."
"Okay... drinks then.."
"Y-You're the one who brought me here. So don't ask, just order."
"Ah, got it. I'll get a variety then—like last time, the good stuff.."
Eunha had zero interest in bonding, so curt replies. Maria stayed smiling and kind despite it, grating on Eunha.
"Doesn't it annoy you? Smiling nonstop."
"...Huh?"
"F-From meeting till now. Always smiling. Like a mask."
Regret hit instantly after blurting it. Unnecessary jab. Maria was Sihoo's friend—antagonizing might make him hate her.
Shit. Apologize? Hate to. Really hate. But if this bitch whines to Sihoo..! No. Better die than him hating me..! Wipe her memory instead..!
"Dunno."
"...What?"
"I don't know either. If it's uncomfortable. Been smiling forever... no idea when it started. Used to be different. But... gotta smile to avoid hate."
So... this must be right, yeah?