Author: Cosmo
【Going on Vacation】- 3 hours ago
I’m going to Busan with my girlfriend for a short vacation over the next three days.
I really wanted to see the sea before summer officially ends.
After having fun, I’ll come back and work hard on my broadcasts again.
See you in three days!
ㄴ If you’re gonna complain about this, then just go ahead lol I’m already doing it.
ㄴ Damn, while some are sweating in a house without air conditioning, others are off to the beach with their super hot girlfriend. So jealous…
ㄴ Is this even fair?
ㄴ The earth writer needs to explain himself!!!
ㄴ I never wished for you to be this happy…
ㄴ 22222222222222
ㄴ I did want you to be happy for sure when you got banned, but not anymore…
ㄴ Is it Haeundae in Busan? There are so many people there right now.
ㄴ I went there with my girlfriend not long ago, it was just hell.
ㄴ What? Girlfriend? Scumbag.
ㄴ Looks like there’s someone else who’s ready to complain here too…
This morning, checking the comments on my announcement of a break made me laugh. I didn’t think the day I’d get more hate than when I got wrongfully banned would ever come. It’s surprising that the grudge still lingers.
Honestly, I’d be ready to complain if I were you, but what can you even do?
“Uju, let’s get ready to leave.”
“Yes, older sister.”
While I was replying to a few comments, I heard older sister Seo-ha calling me, so I put my phone in my pocket and headed to the boarding gate.
Today, the sunlight streaming through the glass felt unexpectedly pleasant.
I might never feel this way again in my life.
*
Traveling for the first time in a business class on a domestic flight, we finally arrived in Busan.
As we stepped out of the building into the airport parking lot, there was a vehicle that looked just like mine, except for the license plate and color. It was the rental I’d arranged for today’s trip.
So naturally, there was no driver; if there was, it would definitely be me.
“I’ll get the bags. You can get in first, older sister.”
“Thanks.”
I opened the car door to let her in, loaded the bags into the trunk, and made my way to the driver’s seat.
Having traveled by limousine every time with her lately, the familiarity of this passenger car felt warm. It felt like I was finally returning home.
I started the engine and pulled the gear shift, signaling I was about to leave when older sister said urgently, “Uju, if you feel tired, let me know. I can drive.”
It’s only about 20 minutes to the villa from here, I chuckled inwardly at how overprotective she was. But at the same time, I felt grateful for her consideration.
To be honest, she probably only ever rides in cars where someone else drives, so it’s understandable that she might hesitate to take the wheel.
“It’s just a few minutes of driving. I’m fine, older sister.”
“Okay, but just in case.”
“I’ll let you know if I really feel tired.”
Embracing her thoughtful consideration, I drove out of the airport premises.
In the meantime, she played some songs from her phone, which were bright and cheerful, perfect for a trip.
“How’s that? I heard that the music choice of the person sitting in the passenger seat is important, so I brought a few songs yesterday.”
“It’s good! You really have a sense for this, older sister.”
With one hand on the steering wheel, I gave her a thumbs-up, making her laugh and sway with the rhythm.
It’s amazing to see someone who’s naturally so kind and considerate.
Watching her cutely sway her shoulders, I smiled as I turned my gaze back to the front.
“Okay, Uju. Open wide~.”
“Eh? Oh, okay.”
When the car momentarily stopped, she suddenly held something out in front of me, demanding I open my mouth.
Caught off guard, I didn’t even see what she was holding but figured she wouldn’t give me anything weird, so I opened my mouth and caught the food. A sweet and savory taste swirled around in my mouth.
Oh, this is my favorite snack flavor!
“Hey, how is it? I brought snacks! It’s your favorite.”
“It’s delicious. I guess it’s been a while since I had snacks.”
In the past, I often opened a bag of snacks during broadcasts.
But these days, older sister Seo-ha often brings snacks or late-night treats over to our house unannounced, so I hadn’t had any cravings for independent snacking.
Maybe that’s why the taste of this snack felt so refreshing after a long time.
It’s funny. Both in terms of this car and the snacks, they used to feel familiar, but having gone without them for a while, they feel fresh now.
“Older sister.”
“Hmm? What is it? Do you want a drink?”
Suddenly thankful that we were on this trip together, I called out to her, but she misunderstood, cautiously lifting a coffee she got from the airport café.
I lightly shook my head in response.
“No, it’s not that… I just feel like I’m already enjoying myself.”
“Really? I feel the same way.”
“Really?”
I felt like I was being overly sentimental by saying that, but it was surprising that she felt the same way, and my eyes widened in disbelief.
She gave me her signature gentle smile while nodding her head.
“Yeah, I’ve never felt this much enjoyment while traveling before… So it’s quite surprising. Just sitting in the car like this, I’m having such fun.”
“That’s great. I hope this trip turns out to be enjoyable.”
“Me too.”
Her gentle smile filled with anticipation was incredibly beautiful. I could have watched her for ages, even if the traffic light hadn’t turned green.
With both of us sharing the same kind wishes, we hurried our steps towards the villa pointed out by the navigation.
*
Hmm, I saw this coming.
I expected that the villa older sister mentioned wouldn’t be the size of a small condo I had in mind. So I was somewhat mentally prepared not to be shocked.
But once again, she presented me with a view that exceeded my imagination, and I stood there gaping at the enormous building in front of me.
What is this? This doesn’t look like a villa; it looks like a high-rise building instead.
“How is it? Disappointed it’s a little small?”
“…Huh?”
On the contrary, older sister had the audacity to say it’s small and looked somewhat apologetic about it.
It greatly illustrated the discrepancy between our standards, which seemed to be several million light-years apart.
“Villas overseas are a bit bigger. Here, they probably built it smaller due to space constraints.”
“Oh, I see.”
Giving up on making a smart remark, I nodded my head calmly in response to her explanation.
Hearing that there’s a villa overseas didn’t surprise me, but saying it’s bigger than this one? That’s crossing a line a little. That’s no villa; that’s practically a castle.
“Well, since we’re staying for just three days, please excuse the smallness.”
“It’s fine. This is a palace, a palace.”
“Pfft, you sure know how to flatter.”
I mean, it’s not flattery at all. If it were my parents or the Park Jae-seong couple coming here, I’d be worried about them fainting from disbelief.
I couldn’t bring myself to say that and fiercely quarreled with her in my heart as I followed behind her into the villa.
Wow, calling it a palace is really fitting. The visual impact once we stepped inside was even stronger than what we saw from outside.
Most of the surroundings were large windows, and the center was completely open, giving an amazing sense of openness despite being indoors. It wasn’t overly bright either; it had just the right amount of light.
“By the way, I heard it hasn’t been used for quite some time, but it’s really clean.”
“Yeah, they must’ve hired someone to maintain it. I’m sure they came by before we got here.”
“Of course…”
So that’s how it is for a chaebol’s villa. It’s practically a hotel how thoroughly it’s maintained.
“Anyway, what should we do? Do you want to have a simple meal and head to the beach right away?”
“Do whatever is convenient for you, older sister. I’m fine with anything.”
“Okay, then let’s just take a quick look around, have lunch, and then head right out.”
Having loosely arranged the schedule, we decided to lay the packed meal we brought on the long table and briefly explore the villa’s interior.
With so many rooms and some spaces that made me wonder what they were for, it felt overwhelming to explore them all.
Wow, there’s even a sauna inside this villa.
Huh? But wait, something feels off. Why aren’t there any beds in any of the rooms? Besides the biggest room on the second floor, I didn’t see any beds at all in the other rooms.
“Hey, older sister.”
“Did you call for me?”
“Yes, it’s nothing… But where are we supposed to sleep? There’s only one room with a bed, right?”
It wouldn’t be a problem if we slept on the floor, but I didn’t see any blankets either.
Weren’t we told someone came by before we arrived? Considering all that, something feels off.
“Oh, actually, the other rooms are currently unusable.”
“…Huh?”
“I just got a call from the manager, apparently, there’s a leak in the other rooms. So they only prepared the bed in that room.”
“How can that be?”
I mean, I understand that leaks can happen even in sturdy buildings. I heard this villa is unexpectedly old, so that’s not surprising.
But still, for all the other rooms to leak, it’s too much to coincidentally have only the biggest room intact, right? I didn’t even see any traces of water on the floors in the rooms I just checked.
“Yeah, so I’m sorry, but it seems we’ll have to share a bed. Is that okay with you?”
“Of course, I’m fine with that.”
Sure, I’m fine with that. The real issue is I feel like my willpower is going to be put to the test.
“Really? Phew, that’s a relief.”
As I pressed my forehead thinking about the awkward situation that would unfold at night, I noticed older sister looking at me with a charming smile, wrapping her arms around mine.
Feeling the heavy weight on my arms, my mind began to fade. I pressed my forehead again in resignation.
Isn’t the trial supposed to start at night? I’m already struggling to hold on.
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