Chapter 93
Chapter 93
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 93
Chapter Title: The Yandere Fairy's Gaze is Strange
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Darkness had settled over the room.
Yoo Soeun sat frozen, phone clutched in her hand as she stared at the screen. On her SNS feed was a photo of a woman beaming with a bright smile.
...Kang Jua.
The woman Han Haeseong had chosen.
The one who had taken his side.
Yoo Soeun slowly traced her finger over Kang Jua's photo.
This is the woman Oppa fell for...?
Did Oppa always like this type?
Or was she something special just for him?
Yoo Soeun's gaze flickered subtly as she scrutinized the photo even more closely. The short bob haircut with soft brown highlights, the sophisticated outfit so unlike her own country-girl style, and that prim smile.
She committed every detail to memory.
And then.
The very next day, Yoo Soeun headed to a hair salon.
"What style would you like today?"
The hair designer asked, and Yoo Soeun, facing the mirror, pulled out her phone and calmly showed her Kang Jua's photo.
"Like this."
The designer peered at the picture for a moment before nodding.
"A bob, then. This length okay?"
"Yes, please."
Strands of Yoo Soeun's hair fell to the floor one by one.
The sharp snip of the scissors filled the room, and with each lock severed, she felt a strange sense of satisfaction.
It was as if she were transforming into Kang Jua.
"All done."
"Thanks for your hard work."
After finishing up, Yoo Soeun gazed into the mirror.
It felt unfamiliar, but that only made her happier and more excited.
The more she did, the more real her marriage to Han Haeseong felt.
Where should we go for our honeymoon...?
With happy fantasies swirling in her mind, Yoo Soeun left the salon.
From that day on, she delved even deeper into Kang Jua.
She bought the same clothes Kang Jua wore.
She visited the cafes Kang Jua had gone to.
She memorized the captions Kang Jua posted, and even got her hands on the perfume she used.
Spritzing a bit on her wrist, Yoo Soeun closed her eyes.
Now I'm... Kang Jua too.
Yoo Soeun slowly smiled.
Just a little more. A little more alike, and it'd be perfect.
If I become an even better 'Kang Jua,' Oppa will naturally have no choice but to choose me.
And so, denying her own reality, Yoo Soeun sank deeper into delusion.
"Haeseong got divorced."
One day, Yoo Soeun heard unbelievable news.
She doubted her ears at first, but after confirming it multiple times, she accepted it as true.
In that case.
...Now it's my turn to become Kang Jua.
Yoo Soeun examined her face meticulously in the mirror.
The bob haircut, the sophisticated outfit, the faint perfume wafting from her wrist...
She had perfectly absorbed every trace of Kang Jua.
And the day she had been waiting for finally arrived.
- Haeseong Oppa?
- ...Huh?
- It's me, Soeun!
- No way... You don't remember?
- Of course I do! It's Soeun-i!
- Right! I heard you came back to your hometown for a bit, but I didn't expect to see you so soon.
- Who told you?
- Grandma Choi!
The moment she saw Han Haeseong, her breath caught in her throat.
How long had she waited for this day?
Yoo Soeun's heart pounded like it would burst.
- If you need side dishes, I can bring some from home?
- Nah, Grandma Choi's been hooking me up, so I'm eating well.
- Oh, really!?
- Let's hang out again sometime.
- Ah... Oppa!
- Yeah?
- If it's not too rude, can I come over to your place today?
From that day on, Yoo Soeun felt like she was walking on clouds.
She drank alone with Han Haeseong, and he even introduced her to his friends.
He showed me his friends... Does that mean Oppa likes me now...?
Not to mention, despite interference from those college girls, they even went on a date picking corn together in the fields.
Every day was an unbelievable streak of happiness.
And then.
Darkness had settled over the room.
Finally, Yoo Soeun felt the passionate moment with Han Haeseong throughout her entire body, lost in bliss.
The tender words he whispered in her ear as he gazed at her lovingly, the warm touch from his fingertips, and the deepening emotions between them.
At last, the realization that this long-awaited moment had arrived filled her chest to overflowing.
"Oppa, I love you."
"Soeun-ah, I love you too."
Just being held in Han Haeseong's arms was enough.
Every time his body heat touched her skin, Yoo Soeun fell deeper, the certainty of being loved sending her into ecstasy.
It felt like the whole world was right there.
But then.
"Soeun-ah, wake up."
A familiar voice rang out, and Yoo Soeun frowned as she opened her eyes.
In that instant, she realized the surroundings were completely different.
This wasn't a soft bed.
No white blankets, no cozy space with Han Haeseong.
She was slumped over a cold dining table, with the familiar living room scenery and a few empty bottles on the table before her.
"...Huh?"
Yoo Soeun sat up in confusion, looking around.
Han Haeseong tilted his head.
"What's wrong? Did you have a dream or something?"
"...A dream?"
Yoo Soeun slowly raised her hand to touch her cheek.
It still felt like that warm sensation lingered, but... a dream?
All those sweet moments with him just moments ago, everything they shared— all an illusion...
Her heart sank.
"Nothing happened between us?"
"Huh? What are you talking about? You must've had a dream."
Strength drained from her entire body.
Yoo Soeun quietly bowed her head.
Hot emotions welled up, but in this moment, she didn't want to say a word.
"Ha... No, it's nothing."
"Drunk? Want me to walk you home?"
Yoo Soeun let out a deep sigh, bit her lip, and gave a faint smile.
Then, in a voice so soft it was barely audible, she murmured.
"It's fine... I can just start over from the beginning..."
"Silver Fairy, you're here?"
I greeted her brightly as usual, but my voice trembled awkwardly at the end.
The Silver Fairy before me was lightly tidying her damp hair post-bath and slipping into her clothes.
She looked up at me and forced a strained smile.
"Ah... It's been a while... Haeseong."
Normally, the Silver Fairy would have welcomed me with a warmer, gentler tone, but today she seemed preoccupied.
I pressed my lips together for a moment.
I knew why she was smiling so awkwardly.
Something felt off...
It was for my sake, but the Silver Fairy I'd seen on the CCTV footage was downright shocking.
She wasn't the pure, gentle woman I knew that day.
Hiding my true feelings, I flashed a soft smile.
"All done with your bath?"
"Yeah, no sauna today."
"Why not?"
"Just a bit tired."
"Ah..."
For the sake of our future relationship, I needed to shake off this awkward vibe quickly, but the image of the Silver Fairy from the video kept popping into my head.
She'd been so cold, so terrifying—like ice.
"......"
"......"
A strange silence hung between the Silver Fairy and me.
We both knew what the other was thinking, but neither wanted to bring it up.
A breeze rustled her hair, intensifying her faint fragrance.
Swish.
Suddenly, the Silver Fairy took a step toward me.
She wasn't fully dressed in her Celestial Robe yet.
The fabric draped loosely, exposing her delicate shoulder and slender neckline.
One side had slipped down further, subtly revealing her chest.
Damn, her face and figure are totally my type... but...
Especially fresh out of the bath, her skin had a slight flush, her moist glow drawing the eye.
As she took another step closer, my gaze wavered instinctively.
"Uh, um..."
So close now, I didn't know where to look.
She must not have dried off properly with the towel— droplets still clung to her breasts.
The natural dishevelment post-bath made her seem so human.
"Ah! S-sorry!"
Sensing my subtle reaction, the Silver Fairy's eyes widened in realization, and she hurriedly clutched her hem, carefully adjusting it.
Her trembling hands were visible as she pulled up the slipped collar.
Seeing this, she seemed pure again.
"...It's fine."
"Sorry. I was so out of it..."
"Something wrong?"
The Silver Fairy's pupils flickered for a split second.
"Haeseong..."
"...Yes?"
"Why are you avoiding me? You didn't used to."
Her eyes were growing misty, her face a mix of confusion and anxiety.
"Y-you're imagining things."
"Doesn't feel like it... You just avoided my eyes."
"That's because you weren't dressed properly."
"...Is that really the only reason?"
"Of course."
"Can I believe you?"
I couldn't be honest.
What if I said something and, given her personality, she never came back?
...Say goodbye to the Heavenly Peach forever.
The Heavenly Pill might be stronger in effect, but the Heavenly Peach had permanent benefits.
So, the Silver Fairy was still essential to me.
I had to soothe her, even if it meant lying.
Swish.
I sidled up and grabbed her hand firmly.
Staring into her eyes with as much sincerity as I could muster, I made them sparkle.
"Being with you makes me so happy. Why would I lie?"
She let out a shaky breath, then lifted her head with firm resolve.
"...Then, my closest friend wants to meet you. Would you?"