Chapter 61
Chapter 61
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 61
Chapter Title: Pork Belly
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"Thanks for your hard work."
With the photographer's words, the shoot wrapped up. He showed me a few shots, insisting they turned out great, but before even glancing at myself, my eyes went straight to Snowy perched on my shoulder with a ribbon tied around her neck.
"You too. These photos are incredible."
The photographer flashed an awkward smile at my compliment.
"Hey, it's my job."
After saying goodbye to the photographer, I checked my phone propped up on the floor. The viewers were losing their minds.
💬 Live Chat — Viewer Damn, string 'em up! — Viewer This time it's mine. Anyone who touches it is dead meat. — Viewer Report the chairman bastard and cut down the competition by one? "Why are my babies throwing another tantrum?"
— Viewer Chairman fucker's splashing cash. — Viewer God-tier merch, I want one too. "What's 'god-tier'?"
— Viewer Ga-eul merch lol — Viewer Lmao already raided the savings account. "You guys are insane. Buying every damn thing."
— Viewer Puuueeeng I want it too, Shipryeon!! "Hey now, my pretty baby. Cut it out before I pluck your eyes out."
— Viewer Shipryeon scary af lol As I was soothing the rowdy viewers, sis approached.
"Ga-eul, great job. Thanks so much for helping out today."
"No big deal."
"I know it's not much in return, but I'll treat you to something delicious tonight!"
"Sweet. Pork belly sound good?"
"Hell yeah!"
We stepped outside, and the sky was bathed in orange—probably because we'd slept in late. It looked like the sun would set any minute now.
"Guess the shoot took longer than I thought."
"Yeah, I was so caught up picking outfits, time flew by."
As we chatted while walking, I felt a little tap-tap on my head from above.
"Snowy hungry?"
"Yeah."
"We're heading to eat right now. Hang on a bit, I'll give you some when we get there."
"Hungry."
"Got it. Just a little longer."
Sis was staring at us in wonder as I talked to Snowy.
"You can actually communicate with Snowy?"
She must've thought I was just talking to myself.
"She taps me with her paw when she's hungry."
"Whoa... Snowy's so smart and cute."
"My babies are cute and smart."
— Viewer Heh shy — Viewer Aww lol — Viewer Fuck, wanna kill all the embarrassed bastards lol Chatting idly as we walked, we entered the street lined with eateries.
"That pork belly joint?"
"Perfect!"
Inside the bustling restaurant, crowds of people filled every corner.
"Whoa, why so packed?"
"It's Friday, remember?"
I'd been so busy day-to-day that I hadn't realized the week had flown by. As I stared at the throng by the entrance, a server approached.
"Right this way, folks."
"Mind if this little one joins us?"
The server followed my finger pointing upward.
"Oh? Wow... it's a bunny."
"Is that okay?"
Snapping out of his daze, the server continued.
"We don't usually allow dogs or cats, but... a bunny should be fine, right? Especially such a baby."
"We'll take the corner spot."
The server smiled and led us to a table in the corner.
"You order, Ga-eul. Anything's fine by me."
"Hmm, three portions of pork belly, one pork neck, a pot of soybean paste stew. Oh, and a bottle of soju."
"Got it. Coming right up."
Soon the server brought out the grill and sides.
While I tended the meat, sis picked up a lettuce leaf and wiggled it at Snowy.
"Can I give this to Snowy?"
"She won't eat it."
Sis shook the lettuce, got ignored, then tried chicory.
"She won't eat that either. Try this."
Pretending to pull it from my pocket, I bought a Golden Bellflower and handed it to sis. Snowy, who'd been ignoring everything, finally turned her head toward the flower in my hand.
"Eeee... Snowy's too cute."
Sis set Snowy on her lap and fed her while I focused on grilling.
"Pork belly's gotta be thick to be good."
I lifted a sizzling, perfectly cooked piece for the viewers.
"Looks tasty, right?"
— Viewer Look at that sear — Viewer Fucking delicious looking I wrapped a piece in lettuce and held it to sis's mouth—she was too entranced by Snowy to look away.
"Sis, ahh."
She took the bite without glancing over, munching away with Snowy.
"Did I end up raising two rabbits?"
— Viewer Lol Darin and Snowy so cute — Viewer Feed me too boss After watching sis and Snowy, I grabbed a bigger piece for myself.
The perfectly grilled pork belly glistened as the fat melted into it.
I shook off the water from a lettuce leaf, layered on various wraps, then the meat, ssamjang, and chives to finish.
"This one's mine."
Showed it to the viewers, then stuffed the massive wrap into my mouth—my cheeks ballooned out.
— Viewer Two rabbits and a squirrel — Viewer Lol farm animals The spicy, joyful explosion in my mouth had me chomping away happily.
"Mmm."
— Viewer Eating like a pro — Viewer Fr real craving pork belly now I scooped up a big ladle of soybean paste stew, topped with tofu soaked in broth and thin red pepper slices.
"Phew—."
Cooled the steaming spoonful from the hot pot and slurped it up.
Slurp.
The umami spread through my mouth, harmonizing perfectly with the bold meat flavors.
"Fuck, this is oral sex."
— Viewer Crazy bitch eating like it's heaven — Viewer Boss shut up and eat, people outside can hear lol As my mouth emptied out, I downed a full shot of soju.
"Ahh... refreshing."
— Viewer Ordered delivery pork belly lol — Viewer Me too looks bomb "This hits the reset button. That's the condom right there."
— Viewer Someone gag the boss, ruins the vibe every time she opens her mouth lol — Viewer That's why we watch the boss lol Sis was completely zoned out on Snowy, ignoring me entirely.
I wrapped a small piece for her and fed it over, then picked up one for myself.
"Bigger wrap this time."
Shook off the lettuce water, added two pieces of meat this time.
As I assembled my mega-wrap, a guy sidled up to the table.
"Excuse me. Lost a drinking game penalty—mind pouring me a shot?"
"Sorry, we're just doing our own thing."
"Come on, just one shot."
He kept grinning and thrusting his glass forward despite my refusals. I was in a good mood from the food and almost poured, but sis—who'd been head down doting on Snowy—suddenly snatched the soju bottle.
Gulp, gulp, gulp.
She slammed the empty bottle down with a thud.
"We're out of booze."
"...Uh, yeah. Guess so."
— Viewer Damn chugged the whole bottle — Viewer Eyeball glare OP The stunned guy stared at the empty bottle before slinking back to his table.
"Is this a pickup bar?"
"Must like us."
Sis's gummy smile hardened, so I added carefully.
"Still, he should've backed off politely. This is a regular restaurant."
"Y-yeah. Sorry, sis overreacted."
Remembering she'd chugged the rest of the soju, I shoved the finished wrap into her mouth.
"Eat this first. Settle your stomach."
"Mmf."
With two pieces of meat, her cheeks puffed out like a chipmunk.
"Ahaha. So cute, sis. Too big?"
She chewed carefully, still gently petting Snowy.
As sis grinned again while stroking Snowy, I got back to wrap-making.
"Mega-wrap incoming."
— Viewer Jealous af of that wrap — Viewer Lol insane bitch Chilled lettuce, topped with chicory, then two glistening pork belly slices. Ssamjang, seasoned chives, onion, garlic on top.
Shoved the giant wrap in and bit down—bliss exploded in my mouth.
"Mmm!!"
— Viewer Mouth watering — Viewer Boss knows how to eat lol — Viewer Fuck when's my delivery pork belly coming The meat's rich savoriness, salty ssamjang boost, backed by onion, chives, garlic. Perfection.
"Pork belly wrap without soybean paste stew? Criminal."
— Viewer Eat master confirmed — Viewer Agreed 100% Scooped another big ladle, blew on it, and shoved it in. Pure bliss.
"Haa—. Kids, don't chase happiness far away. This is happiness."
— Viewer Starving now, where's my pork belly — Viewer Pulled out the thin-sliced pork belly from fridge watching boss lol Finished with stew, now for the finisher.
"Kids, this is the fork in the road. We've been all savory so far. Rice team or cold noodles?"
— Viewer Cold noodles obvs fuck — Viewer Noobs, with stew it's rice duh I wrapped one for sis amid the rice vs. noodles war.
"We'll order both and split with sis."
— Viewer Lol feed 'em both best — Viewer You Solomon or what? Ordered rice and cold noodles from a passing server. Only after polishing off the rest of the meat and sides did the meal end.
"Ga-eul, you didn't get to drink much because of me, huh?"
"Nah, that was just a palate cleanser. You okay, sis? Chugging that whole bottle?"
"That much doesn't even register on my liver."
We stepped out; the sun had fully set, dark sky welcoming us.
"Kids, stream ends here tonight."
— Viewer Why end so early — Viewer Boss don't go ㅠㅠ we'll die without you "Heading home anyway. Might turn it on later if I can, or early tomorrow if not."
— Viewer OK — Viewer Byebyeee Han Ga-eul has ended the stream. "Sis, wanna come to my place and hang more?"
Sis pondered seriously, then deflated.
"Nah... gotta work. Select an outsourcing firm for photo editing, busy as hell."
"Can't be helped."
"No, screw it. Let's hang with Ga-eul. Work can wait."
"Nope. How many people depend on you?"
"Whiiiine. Wanna hang with Ga-eul."
I soothed her whining, held her hand, and walked to the parking lot.
"Wait in the car, sis. Called a designated driver."
I summoned the driver with her address, got her settled in. Stroked her mopey head in the back seat, keeping up the comfort.
"My sis. Dessert?"
"Dessert?"
Sitting side by side, I brought up sweets; she eyed me like "here?"
"Yeah. Peach dessert."