The next morning.
We quickly finished our meal and packed up before leaving the house.
I could tell my parents were a bit sad about their future daughter-in-law leaving, as they came out to the parking lot to send us off, especially Seo-ha, who spent a long time saying goodbye.
If someone saw us, they’d think it was a family separation day.
“Se-a, make sure to come back next time. I know this isn’t much, but take these snacks for the road, okay?”
“Our son may not be perfect, but please take care of him. You’re always welcome to come whenever you want.”
“Yes, Father, Mother. I’ve really enjoyed my stay for the day. I will come to see you again.”
Seo-ha politely bowed and shook hands, receiving some sliced fruit and snacks from my mom before quickly getting into the car. In all that, she didn’t even say goodbye to me.
What kind of son am I, honestly?
“Did you pack everything?”
Meanwhile, my sister approached me while I was organizing the trunk with Secretary Kim. At this point, it was clear that she was the only one in this house who cared for me.
“Yeah. I didn’t bring too much stuff in the first place.”
“True, it was mostly gifts.”
“If I had known you packed so much, I would have asked you to lighten my load earlier.”
I managed to accept the rest of the gifts with my eyes closed, but thinking of the look on my parents’ faces when Seo-ha insisted on giving them that watch and various designer bags made me smirk involuntarily.
In the end, they couldn’t resist Seo-ha’s insistence and accepted them.
“Well, whatever. To her, this might be a simple preparation. It might be burdensome, but I believe we’ll get used to it gradually.”
“Oh wow, are you speaking like an adult now?”
“Because it is adult-like!”
I nodded suitably at my sister, who glared at me in response. Although my words said otherwise, I knew better than anyone that she was much more mature than me.
“Anyway, call me when you arrive. And when you meet Seo-ha’s father, make sure you don’t lose points.”
“Ugh, I’ll try.”
The thought of meeting them made my mind cloud over, and I let out a short sigh without realizing it, to which my sister patted me on the back and smiled.
“Don’t feel too burdened. Just act as you normally do. He just wants to know what kind of person you are. He won’t be meeting you just to see you act modestly.”
“That’s the hardest part… But I’ll try.”
It’s easier said than done; it’s the hardest thing in the world to be normal. My sister wasn’t stupid, so she must know that too. Nevertheless, she said those words because they were the right advice.
I knew that too, so while I chuckled at the tough request, I nodded along.
It’ll be tough, but I’ll give it a shot. You need courage to win over a beauty, after all.
“I’ll handle the rest of the luggage. You should get into the car with the Director first.”
“Oh, thank you. Secretary Kim.”
With Secretary Kim’s consideration, as I got into the car with Seo-ha, I could still see my parents waving goodbye with regretful faces.
“Uju.”
“Yes?”
“Let’s plan to come back as soon as we can.”
As I watched the scene with a soft smile, Seo-ha made a casual remark. My eyes widened for a moment, and when I returned to my usual state, I was smiling without realizing it.
“If you want to, I’m good with it.”
Seemingly satisfied with my answer, Seo-ha leaned her head on my shoulder, our thighs touching.
The soft touch and the scent from her body made me think that it was going to be difficult to return.
Thus, the car carrying us started its journey back to Seoul.
*
It didn’t take long to get from the family home to the house in Seoul.
Thanks to that, as promised to the viewers, I didn’t take a break and could turn on the broadcast.
Seo-ha had a quick errand to run, so she packed her things and headed back to her place.
“Ah, everyone, good evening! Have you had your meals?”
【Kokkiyaho】- Koha
【Allfreed】- Not yet
【BlueRageGame】- Isn’t it a bit early for dinner?
【White Forest】- Did you have a good trip today?
I nodded as I read the messages in the usual chaotic chat, responding to the queries about my trip to the family home with Seo-ha.
“Yes, we returned safely. It was a bit congested on the way there, but the return trip was quiet. Thanks to that, we arrived comfortably.”
【Bera666】- Wasn’t it your first time driving long distance?
【29ana】- You must be tired.
【Mushroom Soup】- What time did you leave?
“I think we left around 11 after breakfast? I didn’t drive, so it wasn’t too much of a problem.”
As I scratched my cheek awkwardly, countless questions arose.
【Wullarihirari】- ? Then who did?
【Runaway Frog】- You didn’t have your sister drive, right?
【Potato Ring】- If that’s true, call the cops.
“No way, am I crazy enough to let Seo-ha drive? It was Secretary Kim who drove us.”
It wasn’t that far, but I wasn’t a psycho who would let someone mentally exhausted from meeting their boyfriend’s family take the wheel.
What do they think of me?
【Holic쉑】- ? Secretary?
【Chuchu】- Your sister has a secretary too?
【Astral Chronicles】- Guys… Seo-ha is the owner of Changseong Corporation… How could she not have a secretary…
After clarifying with the facts, the viewers were now puzzled by the word “secretary.” Among them, a very cold viewer stood out.
Yeah, that’s the way to put it.
“Yes, there’s a secretary, and there’s normally a driver too. But this time, Secretary Kim personally took the wheel to drive us.”
【Mongoo3】- Wow, amazing.
【I’m Telling The Teacher】- The class is on a different level, wow.
【Cro-Magnon】- That’s impressive…
The viewers were astonished, reacting to the fact that our world was different.
On the other hand, I felt that if I kept this topic going, it’d seem like I was oversharing about someone else’s family, so I intentionally changed the subject.
“Yawn… By the way, I’m a bit sleepy. I want to take a quick nap.”
【Lucid Dream 7】- ?
【Hounyangie】- Is there a conscience?
【BlueBungieWooRuh】- This guy goes on a break for a day and comes back saying he wants to sleep… His original intentions are all gone.
“Hey, cut me some slack. I didn’t sleep at all last night, okay?”
Thinking they’d bite on this topic, I wore my sly smile inside and pretended to be flustered.
Just then, a donation notification came through.
【’Astral Chronicles’ donated 2,000 cheese!】
– Why couldn’t you sleep? What were you doing all night?
“…What?”
It seemed like a normal question, but for some reason, it made my brain freeze the moment I heard it.
Perhaps it was because I had shared a room with my sister last night, which made me feel more guilty.
【Just woke up after eating】- Whoa;
【Fallen Flower】- So that’s what happened…
【Soju Flavored Hand Cream】- A man and a woman under one roof.avi
“Hey, what are you talking about, guys! My parents and my real sister were under the same roof, what do you think I could do?
The conversation was spiraling in a strange direction, and I snapped, losing the polite tone I had been keeping.
【Adios Dao】- Got any proof that nothing happened?
【WhiteRedBlack】- LOL
【Moscos】- How would I know if he stayed at another house?
I tried to explain, but the malicious viewers weren’t in the mood to listen to me.
I felt like I was digging my own grave.
【1st ‘Cosmo Will Protect’ donated 5,000 cheese!】
– Nothing happened, guys. I wish something had happened, though.
“Seonhwa!?”
Out of nowhere, a donator appeared, and it was none other than Seo-ha.
No, more importantly, saying that only adds to the misunderstanding! These guys are dying to add fuel to the fire!
【Catfish With Salmon】- OMG
【Kokkiyaho】- Powerful girl, wow.
【Whirlwind Flower 2】- Even if I got that, I wouldn’t be able to eat, tsk tsk.
“What were you doing when everyone was asleep? Wait, did you say you were leaving just to do this!?”
She seemed to recall something when she was lazily lounging on the sofa and suddenly decided to head home. Could it be that she planned this just to fit my broadcasting time?
【Cosmo Will Protect】- Haha, caught red-handed?
【Cosmo Will Protect】- By the way, Uju, are you really sleepy?
“Yes? Uh, no. I’m not really that sleepy, just a bit…”
I’d dozed off a bit while coming over, so I wasn’t overly sleepy. I panicked, fearing that Seo-ha might think I couldn’t sleep because of her, and hurried to clarify.
Then came another donation with the sound effect that plays when a big amount comes in.
【1st ‘Cosmo Will Protect’ donated 1,000,000 cheese!】
– Our Uju, sleep, fly away~
“……”
Thud!
Once again, as I received another unusual sum of donation from Seo-ha, I slumped back in my chair, placing my forehead on my hand.
It seemed like all my sleepiness had vanished.
From now on, I guess I can’t carelessly say I’m sleepy during the broadcast.
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