Chapter 70
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 70
Chapter Title: Breakfast with the Fairy Smile
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That signature fairy-like smile was on her face.
She's really beautiful.
A beauty on par with Park Ha-yeon and Choi Ah-young.
Oh Mi-yeon was holding a plate with a sandwich on it.
"Here you go."
Jin-seong took the plate and set it down on the table.
"What were you up to?"
Oh Mi-yeon closed the door, slipped off her slippers, and asked.
"I was reading."
"Reading?"
A hint of curiosity appeared in her gaze.
"Do you read a lot?"
"Whenever I have some free time, yeah."
"Really? That's surprising. You look like the type who'd have zero interest in books—like, super rough around the edges. Honestly, I'm a little shocked."
"I might be rough, but I don't look it... Sis, you sure know how to sweet-talk like a fairy."
"Heh-heh. Thanks for the compliment?"
Oh Mi-yeon's fairy smile deepened.
On the other hand, Jin-seong's brow furrowed. Being called rough-looking rubbed him the wrong way. Honestly, it kinda bummed him out.
"Huh? Did I hurt your feelings?"
"Nah, not at all."
"You totally did. You're pouting. What kind of guy gets all petty like that? Don't pout—it kills the vibe."
"Ha..."
Jin-seong was so annoyed he was at a loss for words.
Oh Mi-yeon's smile grew even wider.
So cute I could just eat him up.
He was so adorable when he got sulky over one little comment—she just wanted to nibble on him.
Thinking she might be developing a weird fetish, he picked up the book Courage.
"I figured it'd be something steamy, but you're reading something wholesome?"
She flipped through it.
"Courage, huh? So, Rice Boy—er, Jin-seong—how courageous do you think you are?"
"No clue."
He shook his head.
Unlike me, who's given up... Unlike me, who's such a coward... Rice Boy is full of courage. He's amazing.
Oh Mi-yeon gave a kind, smiling look.
She set the book down.
"You must be hungry."
"Yeah, starving."
He brewed some coffee.
Jin-seong went for sweet instant coffee mix. Oh Mi-yeon chose bitter Cano.
They sat facing each other.
"Dig in, Sis."
"You too, Jin-seong."
Oh Mi-yeon picked up her mug.
She took a sip.
So peaceful. So happy.
Jin-seong gazed at Oh Mi-yeon, and suddenly...
He found it. He discovered it.
What I want to do.
What my heart tells me.
Something meaningful.
He felt like he'd found it.
"Jin-seong, try the sandwich. It's so good, two people could eat one and not even notice if one died."
She was brimming with confidence.
He snapped out of his thoughts.
"Looks great. Thanks."
He picked up the chicken breast sandwich and took a big bite.
"So? Good, right? Amazing, huh?"
"I haven't even chewed yet...?"
"Chew already! Give me your verdict. Though, obviously, it's delicious."
Oh Mi-yeon was confident. She had zero doubts.
A sandwich handmade with care by the one and only Oh Mi-yeon? Of course it was delicious.
Jin-seong chewed the sandwich.
It had a nutty, clean flavor overall. The chicken breast, veggies, and mayo blended perfectly.
It's not bad, for sure...
Unfortunately, it wasn't his taste.
He didn't like clean, healthy food.
He preferred bold, stimulating flavors.
Gulp!
He swallowed.
Their eyes met. Hers were filled with eager anticipation, waiting for his rave review.
"So? Delicious?"
To Oh Mi-yeon's question...
Jin-seong couldn't bring himself to say straight-up, "Not my style."
Nod, nod.
He nodded up and down.
Thumbs up!
"It's really good. The best."
At Jin-seong's response...
Her fairy smile vanished, replaced by one of pure bliss. Utter satisfaction.
Just "delicious" made her over-the-moon happy.
Favorability shot up from 90 to 94.
It was weird.
Seeing her so happy inexplicably lifted his mood too.
A smile crept onto his lips.
His energy spiked.
"Whoa, seriously so good. The clean, nutty taste makes my body and soul feel healthy."
"Hee-hee. Eat up."
The meal was full of warm vibes throughout.
Dinner was over. Wait, no—breakfast? Anyway, they finished eating.
"Why didn't you apply for unemployment benefits?"
"Didn't see the point."
"Got some side gig going?"
"Yeah. I do YouTube video production."
YouTube video production?
Oh Mi-yeon tilted her head.
"Wanna see?"
"Sure. I'm curious."
He turned on the computer, logged into YouTube, and opened Release World.
Whoa?! Oh?!
10,338 subscribers!
Yesterday it was barely over 9,100.
In just one night, it jumped by nearly 1,200.
He'd finally hit 10k subscribers.
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He checked the latest comments.
LOL the enemy Akali ragequits at the end lmao. Seriously hilarious. Pure gold lol.
Editor-nim, please upload more videos. Prioritize videos over your health, got it?
Congrats on 10k subs!! Keep growing to 1M+!!
Today's vid was perfect side dish for rice. Congrats on 10k subs!
Release-nim's speech is so cute~ Voice is so pretty~ Plays so well~
Release sis fan here!! Vids are so fun!! You play so well!! Congrats on 10k!!
He glanced at Oh Mi-yeon.
She was staring at the monitor with half curiosity, half amazement.
He clicked the latest video.
A succubus character, Release's voice, the game screen, and chat window appeared.
- Game's on!
- Huh?! 100 gold per kill donation? Thank you! Really thankful! Release will try hard!!
- Whoa?! LilRelease adds another 100 gold?! Thank you so much. You're the best!!
Oh Mi-yeon tilted her head.
The voice from the video...
It sounded familiar.
Where had she heard it? Where...?
"Huh...? Ah...?!"
It hit her.
Why the voice was familiar.
Moans.
The video voice and last night's moans...
Same person.
Oh Mi-yeon's face stiffened.
A crack formed in her smooth brow.
Annoying.
Her mood plummeted.
"You free tomorrow?"
"Busy."
"Why? Got a girl to roll around with?"
Her voice dripped with irritation.
Oh Mi-yeon, who always kept her poker face (fairy smile), was showing clear discomfort.
"No. My parents are coming over tomorrow evening."
"Oh...?"
"Gym and reading during the day, parents in the evening."
"Ah..."
Her sharp edge softened.
Family time was understandable.
"Sunday? Busy then too?"
"Nah, Sunday's wide open. Why?"
"Wanna see a movie. Come with?"
"Sure."
He agreed readily.
They made plans for the movies.
It's Saturday.
He checked KakaoTalk.
Piggy, drinks tonight?
[Emoticon]
Jin-seong oppa, wanna eat Ah-young for dinner~?
[Emoticon]
Lol, rare day off. Free tonight?
Share some books. Let's grab dinner too.
Jin-seong, chicken and beer tonight? Hyung's treat.
But, Jin-seong, can you spot me 300k won?
Jin-seong. It's Kwang-woo hyung. Did you block me?
Why no phone? No Kakao? What's up?
All invites to hang out.
Not a bad feeling.
Ha-yeon, so sorry. Parents coming tonight. Next time ㅠㅠ
Ah-young, sorry. Can't eat you tonight. Parents tonight ㅠㅠ
Sorry, Myung-ho hyung. Parents tonight ㅠㅠ
Sorry, Jae-gu hyung. Parents tonight. Btw, when's that 400k coming back?
Just Kim Kwang-woo's reply left.
Jin-seong debated whether to check and reply to Kim Kwang-woo.
I already blocked him...
He'd quietly cleared out Kim Kwang-woo's contact recently.
Never dreamed he'd hit up from another number.
Honestly... Jae-gu hyung at least has decent favorability... Kwang-woo hyung's is low... He straight-up dislikes me...
Life was too short to chase haters.
Did he really need to keep in touch with someone who disliked him?
Block him.
No reply.
He quietly hit block.
Wish I could give him some straight advice... But who am I to lecture Kwang-woo hyung...?
It'd just hurt feelings all around.
Hungry.
He bit into the leftover chicken breast sandwich from yesterday.
Mm—clean flavor.
Way too healthy!
Still not his taste.
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Mi-yeon sis
Sandwich is so good.
Thanks to you, breakfast sorted ^___^
Hahaha
At home?
Yep, home.
Eating breakfast.
Gonna hit the gym after.
Lol so diligent.
Gym fun?
Tons of fun.
I used to work out a ton too...
Hearing about it makes me wanna start again.
Hmm—should I?
O?! Do it! Lol
Gonna sign up for Pilates.
Pilates?
Yeah lol. Did Pilates forever back in the day. Swimming and ballet too.
Got it.
New info.
I used to live diligently like you back then.
Know the saying "Change roots, face transforms; white hair turns black"? One of my faves.
He finished eating.
Time for the gym.