‘…What kind of person is he?’
Riri and Jian quietly stared at the man sitting in front of them.
A man who looked somewhat clueless. Should I say awkward? Every action of his seemed painfully uncoordinated.
“Water! I’ll pour it for you.”
“No, it’s fine…”
“Or would you like some wine? This place makes really good wine. It’s a famous restaurant, and I’ve been coming here for three years now…”
“But you said earlier that it’s your first time here.”
“Oops.”
Creek, creek.
His movements were stiff, like a rusty robot responding to commands.
Had he ever had a one-on-one conversation with a woman? The man who introduced himself as Kim Sang-yeob; Jian had only known him for about 30 minutes but already felt like she had a grasp on who he was.
He might be a mess when it comes to relationships. If she were to date him, what would it be like? It was clear even without looking. They would probably end up having a clumsy and naive romance. Sang-yeob’s personality gave off that vibe. Usually, the nature of a relationship mirrors the personalities of the two people involved.
So if you asked her if she liked him or not,
“Well….”
She didn’t completely dislike him, Jian thought. He looked kind and his actions were completely transparent. This is when the phrase “you can see right through them” comes into play.
“Ahem, waiter?”
“Yes, what can I get for you?”
“The usual.”
“Excuse me?”
That line sounded somewhat familiar. The waiter looked taken aback, and the one who said the line was even more surprised. What did he want to do, after all?
Was it some sort of humor? At least, he didn’t seem to be trying to act cool or impressive in front of Jian, and for that, she was grateful. The type of person who pretends to be someone they’re not was the type she loathed the most.
Her ex-boyfriend was the complete opposite of Sang-yeob—skilled at everything but unreadable in his thoughts. Maybe that’s why Sang-yeob’s awkwardness felt refreshing to Jian.
Jian didn’t have a lack of dating experience. After all, like Sang-yeob, she was already twenty-eight, and in just a couple of days, she’d be staring thirty in the face.
Thanks to her youthful appearance, viewers obsessed over her virginity, but the truth was, she had already experienced a lot in life.
She could confidently say she had tried various kinds of relationships. Love that flared up passionately only to cool off quickly, long-term relationships that continued steadily, long-distance romances where they saw each other rarely.
Considering all of that, if she were to date the Sang-yeob in front of her, it would probably be like.
“A youthful romance.”
Like the innocent romances of her school days, that’s what she expected.
It was truly a dating style fit for her school days, over a decade ago. Back then, she couldn’t even remember how she met and broke up with people properly. An undercooked puppy love, handling things poorly when young and knowing nothing at all.
I can’t even remember how I met and parted with people properly. This undercooked puppy love, when I was young, I didn’t know how to handle anything.
“Can I feed you…?”
“No, that feels a bit burdensome.”
“Just as I thought? I’m sorry.”
Did I claim to be a lifelong solo? Jian chuckled softly as she watched Sang-yeob fumble around.
‘This was just a casual outing.’
It’s more fun than I expected—pure and untouched innocence. A pristine canvas. In time, what Jian lost, Sang-yeob possessed.
It would definitely be intriguing to color that pure canvas however Jian wanted.
*
“Food is here; let’s show off some masculinity. Get ready.”
[What are they trying to order this time….]
[Kayak, come back ㅠㅠㅠ]
[Isn’t this a bit too much? ㅡㅡ You’re trying your best to ruin the date.]
[This is originally the content though ㅋㅋ Overly invested ㄴ]
[Kayak is truly a famous chaos-maker.]
[Show off masculinity?]
[It’s definitely testosterone for Camilla ㅋㅋ]
-Speaking of which, Kayak, the atmosphere is nice now….
Sang-yeob’s voice whispers in the air.
Somehow, Sang-yeob’s trust in me seems like it’s plummeting. How pitiful.
Did he really think that it was entirely his achievement for keeping the mood light and engaging so far? Such a presumptuous and foolish thought.
The reason Sang-yeob could continue a smooth date with Riri and Jian was entirely because this dating master was helping him from above. It was my excellent conversational skills and witty humor that relaxed the atmosphere.
[Doesn’t seem like it.]
[Riri just talks well.]
[I now understand why Riri has so many suitors ㅇㅇ…]
[Sang-yeob kept rambling, and Riri responded well ㅋㅋ]
[Can’t say it’s all thanks to the teacher….]
[For real ㅋㅋ It was almost pitiful for Sang-yeob.]
[When he figured something was off and changed his line, it was so funny ㅋㅋ]
These doubters.
It’s okay; masters prove themselves through results. Even if the viewers don’t believe, as long as Sang-yeob, the representative of Kayak, listens to me, I’m good.
“Follow my orders, Sang-yeob! You agreed to trust and follow me wholeheartedly!”
“Have you forgotten your resolution to succeed in this date and get a beautiful girlfriend already?”
-…!
Sang-yeob recoiled at my shout, surprised. Apparently, he composed himself, straightened his posture, and cleared his throat, coming back to his senses. Yeah, get it together.
It’s not just because of my stubbornness. If Sang-yeob ignores my words and continues to act independently, it would just turn into an ordinary date. The title of an Avatar Date would become pointless. Though, it might still create an amusing picture.
It would be. I think it might turn out to be a fun picture in its own right.
[Feels like gaslighting is back on with Camilla lol]
[Winter Soldier Sang-yeob, whoa whoa whoa]
[Let’s scold it!]
[Kim Sang-yeob, you little rascal!]
[But honestly, it might be better to let Sang-yeob-hyung do his thing since he’s doing well now]
[So what are you trying to make him do anyway?]
“Grab a handful of pasta and slurp it down.”
-…?
This time, like before, Sang-yeob was shaking noticeably. Even Riri in front of him found it strange.
“Stop flinching so much; what if the woman notices?”
[Slurping pasta, what the hell lol]
[Crazy lady lol]
[What a plot twist appeal, whoa whoa whoa]
[Is this guy actually somewhat experienced in dating?]
[I take back what I said about Kayak being bad at dating; this is an order only high-skilled players can pull off]
[My friend went on a blind date, slurped down some truffle pasta, and got immediately rejected]
“Come on, don’t hesitate. Hurry. Trust me.”
-…slurp.
Sang-yeob gobbled up the pasta that came out from the order. He was eating it so deliciously that I was practically drooling too.
“Wow, that looks delicious. Maybe I’ll have pasta for dinner too.”
[Sudden food broadcast lol]
[Is that something Kayak should be saying after ruining a blind date?]
[I can’t defend this… the Broadcast Host is too much]
[At least now, they can blame it on the Host for the rejection, right?]
[An honorable death]
[Sang-yeob sure knows how to slurp some noodles]
[Many people don’t like slurping though… hmm…]
[Is Riri looking at him like he’s some lowlife?]
[Riri’s pretty good at keeping a poker face; I can’t read her thoughts]
[Isn’t it tougher to develop feelings after this?]
Just with this action, Riri’s mind must be in chaos.
Oh my, what is this barbaric man? Is this how you act on a first meeting? But up until now, his actions have been gentle?
My plan is to trap them in this strange charm that’s both vulgar and gentlemanly.
[Ah, yes…]
[What a load of crap lol]
[But if you think about it, didn’t Kayak confess that they’d like it if someone acted like this? Life is truly unfair]
[The world is inherently unfair, indeed….]
“Here’s another sign of affection; let’s push the confidence appeal one more time. Call her ‘babe.’”
-…uh, babe.
-What?
-Babe, I’ll cut the meat for you…
Now Sang-yeob no longer resisted me. He just obediently fulfilled the commands.
In the meantime, having faintly grasped my intentions, he smoothly took charge of the situation.
[Poor Sang-yeob…]
[Sang-yeob, whisper to me and I’ll set you up with a real lady]
[The worst streamer on the planet, Kayak]
[Streamer Kayak]
[But honestly, if they end up being a couple, that might be an eyesore too, lol]
[To be honest, seeing Sang-yeob suffer is hilarious for us Kayaks, especially me, lol]
It’s almost time to wrap up the blind date.
They had a meal together, shared a simple coffee, and got to know each other.
Finally, it’s only the final choice from both participants left.
“How was the blind date today, you two?”
“It was good….”
“It was nice.”
Sang-yeob’s lackluster response. Jin-milla is just being blunt and straightforward.
“Thank you for your answers. Now only the final choices are left.”
The two will now secretly share their decision with only the production crew, including me.
“I like this person, I want to continue the relationship,” or a rejection saying they want to keep today’s meeting as a good memory.
Sang-yeob’s answer was more or less predictable.
“I… liked it. Yes.”
“Was it because she’s pretty?”
“That’s part of it, but I did a lot of impulsive things under Kayak’s direction and she laughed at all of it… I felt more drawn to her personality.”
Sang-yeob’s eyes sparkle. It’s the look of someone who has someone in their heart, someone in love.
But whether his love will be fulfilled or not remains to be seen.
Everything depends on Jin-milla’s words, her feelings.
[She might not accept, lol, after what I did today]
[Honestly, that surprise protest was pretty fun, lol]
[Definitely had an entertainment vibe, not a documentary]
[Well, it’s not like they’re dating, a few more meetings wouldn’t hurt, right?]
[I can’t figure out Jin-milla’s inner thoughts;;]
[But she did seem to enjoy when I sliced the meat]
[Kayak’s manly ramen-eating testosterone appeal actually worked?]
And then, behind the building, Jin-milla finally had to give her answer.
“I like you too.”
“I see, disappointing… huh?”
I asked again like a fool, thinking she would definitely reject.
“I want to meet Sang-yeob a few more times. I had fun today.”
[???? Is this really happening?]
[As expected of love, it’s all about Camilla, lol]
[Kayak is seriously a famous love consultant]
[I wonder what she’s attracted to]
[I need to show off my ramen-eating skills in front of my crush, yeah….]
[Sang-yeob’s happy life, lol]
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