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#9 While Chae Yoo-jeong was washing up, I washed my hands in another bathroom and went into the kitchen. I'm not very good at cooking, so I can't make anything great, but fortunately, I have a fridge full of side dishes. They were sent to me from my parents' house a few days ago. I put the side dishes on separate plates and brought them to the table, then boiled the galbitang I bought at a specialty store. I also finished frying two eggs, which even a clumsy person like me could easily make, and the table looked quite abundant. 'I'm hungry.' The smell of food brought back a forgotten hunger. Now that I think about it, I hadn't eaten anything all day. I had completely forgotten because I was so focused on Chae Yoo-jeong. 'You had a headache in the morning, and now you even forget that you're hungry? This is really annoying. Yoo ji-han.' Including the nightmares I had while sleeping, my mind was a total mess. I couldn't help but sigh at my own pathetic self. After filling the table and waiting for a moment, Chae Yoo-jeong soon came out of the bathroom. “You must be very hungry since you’ve been starving all day. Sit down quickly.” Chae Yoo-jeong, who was sitting across from me, quietly picked up his spoon. However, he swallowed hard when he saw the abundance of  food, so it seemed like he was really hungry, even though he didn't say anything. After sitting across from each other and having a late lunch, this time I went into the bathroom. I turned on the shower, got wet, and thought quietly. 'Anyway, in the end, I still have to buy a ring.' Both Chae Yoo-jeong and I went to buy a couple rings without telling each other and got caught. So, I have to go out again to buy a ring later. In this case, I should have been honest from the beginning and gone with him to try to match it up. Judging from the fact that Chae Yoo-jeong was trying to get ready secretly, it seems like he wanted the ring. 'Should I contact Tae-young hyung now?' Or maybe it would be better to go to another department store tomorrow since there might be a ring that suits Chae Yoo-jeong's taste. After washing up and going to the living room, Chae Yoo-jeong, who was sitting quietly on the sofa, looked back at me. Chae Yoo-jeong, who was looking at me with a pale face, looked much better than before. As expected, people tend to feel better after washing with warm water and eating delicious food. 'I'm ready to talk.' I approached Chae Yoo-jeong, roughly brushing back my hair that was still slightly wet. "Did you brush your teeth while I was showering? You're really diligent." "Yes." As I stroked his head and cheeks with both hands as if I was stroking a puppy, Chae Yoo-jeong rested his face comfortably on my hands. After stroking him enough, I sat down next to him. "Yoo-jeong-i, if you're feeling better, would you like to talk to your hyung now?" "Yes……." I wondered where to start. I hesitated for a moment before opening my mouth. "First of all, I'm not really angry." “…….” "I'm not really a fan of lying, but that doesn't mean I hate them at all. If you want to help someone or give me a gift without telling me, like this, you can do it as much as you want." Honestly, even if Chae Yoo-jeong tries to hide it, it's obvious, so it's impossible for me not to know. That’s why it’s better for him to feel comfortable lying. When I explained it as calmly as I could, Yoo-jeong hesitated while listening with his eyes down. "That's a lie... It bothers me that I did it." "Yes." "You were sick today. I went out alone and didn't do anything right...…” The more I talk, the louder my voice becomes. Chae Yoo-jung became very depressed. "I can go buy rings later. Kwon Do-hyun has a lot of work scheduled, so I would have met him on my own if I didn't go." Chae Yoo-jung deeply regretted it and lamented his decisions a little. "I should have just been next to you." "Well." I rubbed my forehead while listening to Chae Yoo-jeong's desperate heart. No, I had a headache in the morning. After all, it was a stress headache caused by imagining and being jealous. Of course, I felt guilty because I felt like I had instilled a sense of guilt in my baby, saying that my loved one was sick. I laughed bitterly and poked Chae Yoo-jeong's cheek with my finger. Then, Chae Yoo-jeong, who was bowing down sadly, looked back at me. "Yoo-jeong, do you know what I went to that department store for?" "What?" "Aren’t you curious? As to why you met me there." Chae Yoo-jung looked puzzled later. It seems that the previous meeting, which was unnatural, has just come to mind. "Actually, um... I went to buy it, too." “……?” “A couple rings. I wanted to prepare it secretly and give it to you as a gift.” Chae Yoo-jeong opened his eyes wide after hearing the following confession. Light sparkled in his hazel eyes. “I went to the biggest department store because I wanted to see a variety of designs. I don’t know what you’ll like.” "Hyung……." “But our Yoo-jeong had the same thought as Hyung. Isn’t it strange? I guess it’s a good thing. If we bought them without knowing that we were both preparing them, we would have had to wear two rings each.” As he added playfully, Chae Yoo-jeong's cheeks quickly turned red. The guilt from before had completely disappeared from his face, which was always filled with joy. “We both got caught trying to get ready secretly, so let’s stop blaming ourselves. Okay?” Chae Yoo-jeong nodded vigorously with the aforementioned expression on her face. “And… let’s go out together tomorrow and pick out a pretty ring. And while we’re at it, let’s eat something delicious and look around. Okay?” I reached out and gently rubbed Chae Yoo-jeong's eyes and cheek. He felt warm to the touch. Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been absentmindedly watching my gestures as if he couldn't believe it, suddenly stood up with a determined expression on her face. “Yoo-jeong- ah ?” “Hyung, just a moment.” Chae Yoo-jeong ran into the bedroom and came back out a few seconds later. He approached me cautiously, looking at me with an awkward and embarrassed expression. The guy standing in front of me unnaturally held out his hand that he had been hiding behind his back. “……!” Surprisingly, what he was holding in his hand was a luxurious velvet-covered ring case. I looked up at Chae Yoo-jeong in bewilderment, swallowed dry saliva, and spoke while trembling. “I’m sorry for hiding it. By the way, I bought this as soon as I got on vacation.” "What?" You bought it as soon as you got on vacation? “Then why did you go buy another ring?” “I don’t know much about this……” Chae Yoo-jeong smiled shyly. “I wasn’t confident. I didn’t know if Hyung would like it, if I was doing the right thing, I really didn’t know anything… So……” He shut his eyes tightly as if he didn't know what to say. I looked at that face and slowly opened the ring case. Inside the case that was opened while resting on Chae Yoo-jeong’s hand, there were two rings neatly placed inside. A silver ring with a clear gem set in the center. As soon as I saw the pair of identical rings, a tickling sensation spread through my chest. My heart beat pleasantly and a warm sensation rose up my neck and to my face. 'How……’ How can this happen? From the moment I first decided to get a couples’ ring until today, I have looked at countless ring designs. I wasn't satisfied with just seeing the images on the Internet, so I went to several department stores to see the actual product with my own eyes. But none of them were to my liking. I was really not satisfied with anything, so I was worried about what to do…… This ring that Chae Yoo-jeong prepared dug deep into my heart. 'How can you be so pretty?' I could not help but imagine Chae Yoo-jeong's hand with a ring on it. It was really, so... so pretty. The tips of my fingers that were touching the top of the ring trembled slightly. I couldn't hold it in any longer and whispered. “Pretty.” “……!” “You’re pretty, Yoo-jeong- ah .” Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been waiting for my reaction with his tense shoulders, let out a short sigh of relief. Then, his eyes turned even redder. The water welling up in his eyes made it seem like he would burst into tears at any moment. I was also overcome with emotion. It was driving me crazy. It would be really embarrassing to cry after receiving a ring as a gift from a younger person, so I desperately tried to pretend that everything was fine and reached out my hand. “Put it on.” Chae Yoo-jeong took the ring out of the case with trembling hands. The beautifully shining silver ring gently slipped onto my ring finger. When did he find out my size and buy it like this? Did he measure it secretly while he was sleeping like I was planning to? Thinking about it like that, I felt sorry and proud at the same time. The ring fit me perfectly. I looked at the ring that was perfectly placed on my ring finger as if drawn on it, and then took out the remaining ring that was still in the case. "Hand." A hand that was shaking and not calming down at all was extended to me. Honestly, it was incredibly cute, but I couldn't laugh because my hands were shaking as I put the ring on him. Chae Yoo-jeong's hand with the ring on it was as pretty as I had imagined. I kissed the back of his hand and held it with my fingers interlocked. My hands and Chae Yoo-jeong's, who shared the ring, were deeply intertwined. "Thank you." “……” “I will cherish it for a long time.” Chae Yoo-jeong could no longer bear it and shed big tears. I hugged Chae Yoo-jeong, who was crying with a mixture of relief and happiness. I also became happy with the warm body temperature filling my body. *** Chae Yoo-jeong's breath tickled my lips as the kiss that started on the sofa never broke apart on our way to our bedroom. A strange sense of satisfaction filled me. It was a desire that I had personally revealed to Chae Yoo-jeong, who knew nothing about it. It was a somewhat base feeling of having won the first experience with a lover, but I did not want to deny it. Anyway, my feelings towards Chae Yoo-jeong are just dirty and sinful. Chae Yoo-jeong lightly grabbed my face. Perhaps the emotions from earlier had not yet calmed down, as his eyes were still red and his long eyelashes were moist. I smiled and gave Chae Yoo-jeong a short kiss first. The lips that had once playfully met soon became deeper. “Umm……” I leaned back, wrapping my arms around Chae Yoo-jeong's shoulders, who was leaning against his upper body. A hot tongue swept over me, biting my lips to the point of slight pain, sending shivers down my spine. This has an impact. "Ha……." Chae Yoo-jeong climbed over my still body, fervently deepening our kiss as his hand snaked upwards, slipping into my shirt whilst deftly stroking my waist. The gesture of slowly taking off my clothes while giving me a kiss on the lips was very natural. He was already good with his hands and sense. And with the experience gained from a long relationship, it was only natural that he was good at it. So I usually do whatever Chae Yoo-jeong wants. I have gotten better at it so it doesn't hurt me. But, today. As I grabbed Chae Yoo-jeong's collar and pulled him down, he fell onto the bed. As he was flustered, I quickly turned over and straddled him.  "Hyung?" Chae Yoo-jeong blinked slowly at the sudden change in posture. I instinctively pushed the shoulder of the guy who was trying to raise his upper body and took off the T-shirt he was wearing in one breath. "I received a ring from our Yoo-jeong, so I can't just sit still, right?" "Yes?" "Okay, hurray~." I quickly took off my top before Chae Yoo-jeong came to his senses. My hands became much faster than Chae Yoo-jeong's. *** HM: Yay!! FF: It's time… --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

#8 *** Even though she broke up with Kwon Do-hyun, that didn't mean Min Ye-seul gave up on her dream. Min Ye-seul, who cut ties with her parents who were against her until the end and left home, moved into a goshiwon with the money she had saved from tutoring. It would have been nice to move into a university dormitory, but there was no choice because the application period had passed. Min Ye-seul finished her semester there and began preparing in earnest to become a reporter. Thanks to Kwon Do-hyun, she got to know the world of e-sports, and by hearing various stories, she was able to understand to some extent how the game works, but studying with the goal of becoming a journalist was another matter. She was so busy preparing for college graduation and job hunting at the same time that she didn't have time to open her eyes. The year she spent at the gosiwon* was really hard, but she didn't give up and persevered until the end. The effort paid off the following year after finishing the semester. She was hired as a full-time reporter for a game company under the MCN company. It was a great achievement on a day in early spring when the weather was gradually getting warmer. Min Ye-seul's parents, who thought she would not be able to endure it and would soon give up and return, gave up after seeing their daughter living in a small goshiwon for a year and eventually getting a job as a reporter. Min Ye-seul accepted her parents' request, which was similar to a reconciliation, to return home, saying that they would no longer oppose her, and thus began her social life as a reporter. Of course, becoming a reporter didn't mean she could do interviews right away. In the beginning, she couldn't go out to the field because she was learning the job, and even when she wrote articles, they didn't contain anything noteworthy. A few more months passed like that. When things got a little more familiar, she was finally given the task of interviewing. It was the interview schedule with professional players that Min Ye-seul had been longing for. Unfortunately, it wasn't the LVS team that Kwon Do-hyun was a part of, but if things continued like this, it was clear that she would soon be able to interview the LVS team. That day, Min Ye-seul smiled proudly at that thought. Kwon Do-hyun has retired after a long professional career. “Retirement? Honestly, I didn’t expect it at all. I thought he would do it for a few more years.” Min Ye-seul, reminiscing about the past, smiled bitterly. Without having to look far, isn't Chae Yoo-jeong, who is right in front of me, actively working? Kwon Do-hyun, who played alongside Chae Yoo-jeong as the jungler for the LVS team, was expected to continue his career as a player for at least another year or two. Who would have thought he would retire without any regrets like that? She had been waiting for the day when she could confidently meet someone with her job as a reporter, but the person she was supposed to meet had retired. Min Ye-seul was shocked and regretted it at the same time. If I had known this would happen, I would have acted crazy and contacted you as soon as I got the job. After hearing the news of his retirement, she tried calling and texting him, but both were completely ignored. As she told that story, Min Ye-seul smiled bitterly with a slightly embarrassed expression. “I know. It’s been a while since we broke up and I haven’t heard back from you, so it’s not good to keep trying to meet up. It’s also a nuisance. But……” Her voice trembled slightly. Min Ye-seul bit her lips hard, unable to finish her sentence as if her throat was blocked, and lowered her head with sad eyes. “But, I just can’t give up like this.” “……” “I want to meet him one last time and talk face to face.” Min Ye-seul bowed her head deeply toward Chae Yoo-jeong and asked her a favor. “If it’s okay… Could you ask Do-hyun for a moment and ask him for me? If Do-hyun says no, I won’t be stubborn and will just give up. Just, at least ask…… Please.” Chae Yoo-jeong was quietly lost in thought at Min Ye-seul's desperate appearance. If it were any other time, I would have refused without a second thought. To be honest, I didn't really feel like helping until just now. But the earnest gaze and attitude of Min Ye-seul that she had just seen shook Chae Yoo-jeong's heart. Because there is someone that Chae Yoo-jeong just can't give up on. A person who is deeply rooted and cannot be forgotten no matter how much time passes. A person who you try to hold on to even once, even though you know the relationship is over… I also have that person. It must be sincere enough to bow down and ask a favor to a stranger who is not even close to her. Perhaps, in this matter alone, I feel like I can understand Min Ye-seul better than anyone else. “……” As the silence grew longer, the corners of Min Ye-seul's mouth gradually lowered. 'It's going to be difficult, after all.' If I were to receive a request like this right away, it would only make me feel uncomfortable. It was at that moment that Min Ye-seul, who had swallowed a sigh, was about to apologize first. "Yes." "......yes?" “I’ll do it. I’ll just ask Kwon Do-hyun if he wants to meet you, okay?” Although he said it in a calm tone, he was actually determined to persuade Kwon Do-hyun to go out. Chae Yoo-jeong was in a similar situation to Min Ye-seul when she was still hanging on to Yu Ji-han, so much so that she became overly immersed in the situation. Min Ye-seul blinked blankly, as if she had not expected him to agree so readily, and then nodded hurriedly. “Yes, yes! Just asking is enough. T-thank you.” “Yes. Give me your number. I’ll call you later and let you know the results.” Min Ye-seul swallowed dry saliva as she received Chae Yoo-jeong's cell phone and quickly dialed the number. “Now that we’re done talking, let’s go out.” Since Yoo Ji-han said he would pick me up at the company on time, I didn't have time to chatter any longer. Min Ye-seul, who followed Chae Yoo-jeong, who got up from his seat without any hesitation, asked with the aforementioned face. “C-chae Yoo-jeong Sense. Is there anything you need? I don’t know how to call it a favor, but I really appreciate it. If there’s anything I can do to help, please let me know.” ”It’s no……” Chae Yoo-jeong, who was just helping the two meet and then trying to leave, stopped himself as he was about to immediately say no. Chae Yoo-jeong, who had thought of something, looked at Min Ye-seul for a moment. Min Ye-seul, dressed in a casual suit, exuded a luxurious vibe at first glance. Judging from the necklace and watch she was wearing, she seemed to be interested in accessories as well. He only spoke to her briefly, but she was much more sociable than he was. Chae Yoo-jeong, who needed help from someone with good sense at the time, accepted Min Ye-seul's offer. “Then… Do you know anything about couple rings?”  “Yes?” A question that came after much hesitation. Min Ye-seul unconsciously asked about the soft topic of ‘couple ring’ that was mentioned with a serious expression that she only saw during a match. “You said ‘couple rings’?” *** Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been explaining everything that had happened with Min Ye-seul, looked at me with a very gloomy expression. “I’m sorry for lying……” The timid guy's cheeks turned a bright red. “I wanted to buy a ring and give it to Hyung as a gift without telling him. But I just couldn’t figure out what he would like…….” “………So you came to the department store with that reporter to buy a ring?” “Yes. I met Kwon Do-hyun briefly at lunchtime, and then I went shopping.” To summarize, it was like this. Yesterday afternoon, after hearing Min Ye-seul's story, Chae Yoo-jeong called Kwon Do-hyeon right away on her way down to the first floor. He had been seeing Chae Yoo-jeong for quite some time, so he readily agreed to the sudden request to meet, saying, "If that's what you want, then so be it." However, Kwon Do-hyun, who has been playing for a long time but is still a rookie as a coach, had a difficult time making time for himself regardless of whether it was weekdays or weekends because he was busy. -Well, maybe tomorrow lunch time. Let's have a meal together. Chae Yoo-jeong conveyed the promise she had easily obtained to Min Ye-seul. And that same night. Chae Yoo-jeong, who went to answer a phone call from Min Ye-seul after drinking wine with Yu Ji-han, locked the bedroom door tightly to prevent the contents of the call from being leaked. -That's great. I have a friend who works at the accessories section of a department store. I'll tell her in advance, so we can go down tomorrow after lunch and pick out a ring together. … And so the two, no, the three of them met on a bright Saturday afternoon. "Haha……" When I learned the full story of the incident, all I could say was a hollow laugh. I never thought my Yoo-jeong would become a matchmaker. I've worried about him because he doesn't have many friends, but I never imagined something like this would happen. “So you had lunch with those two?” "……no." " Unn ?" “They had lunch together. I just spent time at the cafe.” “What? No, why? They met thanks to you, so they should at least get you something to eat.” I asked him a question without realizing it because it was absurd, and Chae Yoo-jeong hesitated and then answered. “I didn’t want to eat between those two. The atmosphere was just too…….” “……” Well, it's not easy to have a meal together between lovers who broke up a long time ago and just met again. Besides, the conversation must have gone pretty well if it wasn't in the mood to interfere. When I see Chae Yoo-jeong seemingly looking like he hates it. “Wait a minute, so you’ve been starving all this time? You even went out without eating breakfast.”  “Yes……” Aigo, Yoo-jeong. I grabbed my head and wrapped it around my head, then quickly put on my seatbelt. “Okay. Let’s go home first.” I should go and feed my baby first. *** Even after arriving home, Chae Yoo-jeong still looked listless. Looking at the back of his dispirited head, I could vaguely see what he was thinking. He was probably blaming himself, thinking, 'I lied to you and didn't even buy you a ring. I'm such an idiot...' Of course, it's true that I was jealous, but I've never been angry about something like this since we started dating. I was really worried about Chae Yoo-jeong, who was scared alone. “Yoo-jeong- ah .” As I closed the front door and went in, I lightly kissed Chae Yoo-jeong's white cheek and he flinched. "Hey."  "Ugh. When you're feeling depressed, you usually feel better after washing up and eating. Come back soon. “Go wash up and come back. I’ll prepare dinner.” “Huh? No! I……” When I patted his buttocks like a child, Chae Yoo-jeong blushed in an instant and nodded. --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

#7 *** Even after getting into the parked car, Chae Yoo-jeong still kept his mouth tightly shut. An uncomfortable silence fell over us as I remained silent, trying to sort out what had just happened. 'If you look at his reaction, it's definitely related to me.' There were so many things I didn't understand about how he ended up meeting a reporter and coming all the way here to buy a ring. I would like to ask and confirm this and that, but…… ‘Oh my.' I glanced to the side and fell silent. A gloomy atmosphere hung over Chae Yoo-jeong, who had his head down. Instead of prodding and poking for an explanation, it was more important to cheer him up first. “Um, Yoo-jeong- ah .” “......” When I called his name brightly, his fidgeting fingers flinched. “Yoo-jeong- ah , are you going to keep doing that?” “......” “I want to see your face. I’m really not angry.” As I spoke soothingly, Chae Yoo-jeong hesitated. His cheeks, hidden by his hair, began to flush a little. “Or is Yoo-jeong mad at me? Because I pretended to know you earlier?” "No!" Chae Yoo-jeong raised his head and shouted. Only then did our eyes meet. “I finally get to see your face.” "……sorry." “What are you sorry for?” “Y-you see…….” “Wait, wait. I’m not trying to argue.” I felt like I was going to cry, my hand squeezing Chae Yoo-jeong's hand tightly. His body temperature was lower than usual. “I’ve said this many times, but I’m really not mad. It’s okay. You don't have to be so self-conscious just because you went shopping at the department store with someone you know.” “…….” “Of course… I was a little jealous.” When I added my sincerity as a joke and smiled awkwardly, Chae Yoo-jeong blinked and his cheeks turned a little redder. Somehow, he seemed more relaxed when I said I was jealous than when I said I wasn’t angry. “It’s not like that…….” Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been hesitating, finally opened his mouth, perhaps emboldened by his jealous remarks. “I was going to do it without telling Hyung…….” " Unn ?" The corners of Chae Yoo-jeong's eyes drooped. “I was trying to prepare it without telling Hyung……” "Uh?" Chae Yoo-jeong glanced at me in confusion and began to speak cautiously. *** The beginning of all this was just yesterday, when the interview ended. Chae Yoo-jeong, who was left alone with the interviewer Min Ye-seul due to his teammates' strange consideration, looked at her with a blank expression. “Kughm.” Min Ye-seul, who coughed awkwardly at the sharp gaze, opened her mouth first. “First of all, I apologize. I’m sorry for causing any misunderstanding.” “Yes. So what’s your business?” She scratched the back of her neck at the cold, indifferent reaction and then said. “Um, if you don’t mind, I’d like to ask you a favor.” "Ask?" “I… know player Tenet, uh, player Kwon Do-hyun.” Min Ye-seul kept fidgeting with her hands on the table, as if she was nervous. Her nervousness was evident not only in her actions but also in her facial expression. “I heard that Chae Yoo-jeong is close with Kwon Do-hyun. You two actually played on the same team for a long time.” "Yes." Chae Yoo-jeong didn't care whether Min Ye-seul was nervous or not. He just wanted her to get to the point quickly and leave. His voice, which was focused on Yoo Ji-han, who was about to meet him, lost its soul in real time. The reason I answered with the minimum of courtesy was because I wanted to live a good life and go to work. “T-that... so……” Min Ye-seul hesitated with her face turning a little pale before continuing to speak. “Could you please contact Kwon Do-hyun and arrange for a meeting between us?” "Ah! I'm not trying to do anything weird. You don't have to worry about that.” Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been listening to the story with a blank expression, slightly frowned. "Yes?" “If we know each other, you can contact each other without having to go through me, right?” “Please……” Min Ye-seul slumped her shoulders. “It’s been a while since I’ve contacted you. To be exact, Do-hyun isn’t answering my calls.” “Are you trying to make up by fighting?” “Similar, but.” Min Ye-seul, who had been biting her lips with a complicated expression, suddenly let out a deep sigh and began explaining as if she had given up. "In fact………………" The story that started like that was somewhat unexpected for Chae Yoo-jeong. Because it was an unexpected love story. Min Ye-seul met Kwon Do-hyun by chance through an acquaintance when she was a college student. “It might sound funny if an eSports reporter were to say this, but back then, the only game I knew was Tetris. So the idea of ​​becoming a professional gamer seemed really new to me.” Of course, that wasn't the only reason I became close with Kwon Do-hyun. Kwon Do-hyun has a calm personality and often has a blank expression, so he may seem indifferent at first glance, but if you get to know him, you'll find that he's actually very considerate and quick-witted. Even though Min Ye-seul didn't know much about games, he answered each question diligently without being annoyed, and when she said she wanted to go watch the game, he even prepared a ticket and gave it to her as a gift. Min Ye-seul often buys him coffee or a movie out of gratitude for his kindness and gentleness. As the meeting continued naturally, the light feelings became heavy in an instant. Even during the season, the two continued to keep in touch, and when they finally got a vacation, Kwon Do-hyun cautiously confessed his love to Min Ye-seul while dropping her off at night. He hesitated for a while, then his face turned red and he whispered that he liked her. His pure white hands, visible under his coat, were visibly shaking, so Min Ye-seul couldn't help but laugh. The relationship that started like that went smoothly. It was difficult to even meet Kwon Do-hyun unless he took a vacation in the middle of the season due to his athletic activities, but Min Ye-seul also had a very busy college life, so she had no particular complaints. Rather, I should say that it was because we were both busy that we became more passionate about each other. We each lived our own lives diligently, and when we finally made time to meet, we were happy and joyful. As their relationship passed a year, Min Ye-seul began to secretly look forward to marriage without even realizing it. Of course, he was still a student, so it wouldn't be possible right away, Kwon Do-hyun might not feel the same way, and probably thought it was too childish... But... Who wouldn't think about marriage while continuing to date their beloved partner without any major problems? Who wouldn't have imagined a future with that person at least once? Her naive hopes were shattered six months before she graduated from college. “I originally wanted to be a teacher. My parents are both teachers, and I grew up hearing people tell me to be a teacher, so naturally I thought about pursuing that path.” But then she met Do-hyun and learned about the world of e-sports. The profession of a journalist began to loom in her mind. Min Ye-seul, who didn't even know the details of the game, was somewhat shocked by the change in herself. I don't like to go out and just stay in the library and study, but I want to become a reporter who deals with people. It wasn't just her boyfriend's job that she was interested in. Min Ye-seul seriously fell in love with the world of e-sports. The cool-headed game that is made up of natural skills and effort, and the passion of the players that can be felt in it. And, although it is a bit funny, the part where you have to study the meta* that changes every season and the various game flows is also very interesting. After suffering and worrying for a long time, Min Ye-seul finally confessed to her parents that she wanted to become a reporter before graduation, and the result was...… dismal. Her parents, who had been teachers for a long time, did not understand Min Ye-seul at all, who wanted to become a journalist, especially in the gaming industry. To make matters worse, their interference worsened, and the fact that she was dating Kwon Do-hyun was discovered, making the situation even worse. Min Ye-seul, who had only lived by what her parents told her to do, didn't know how to deal with it, so she couldn't properly handle it. Still, she tried to solve it somehow so that Kwon Do-hyun, who was preparing for the game, wouldn't worry....... I'm sorry. Let's stop. She couldn't stop Kwon Do-hyun from saying goodbye with a bitter smile. Kwon Do-hyun's face, as he said goodbye after a long time, was rough with fatigue. It was clear that he had spent several nights worrying and conflicting just like Min Ye-seul. Min Ye-seul, who had been seeing Kwon Do-hyun for a long time, easily realized that the parting words he gave her were considerate to her. Because he saw herself struggling between her parents and her boyfriend. He told her not to suffer anymore and to go back to the comfortable life she had before she met him… That kind of consideration. Kwon Do-hyun was regretting it. If it weren't for him, Min Ye-seul would have graduated from college like her parents wanted, become a teacher, and lived a peaceful life. Min Ye-seul, who noticed that Kwon Do-hyun regretted the relationship itself because he thought he ruined her life, couldn't bring herself to refuse the breakup. If the reason Kwon Do-hyun gave was selfish, Min Ye-seul would have also tried to hold on to him out of her own selfishness. Min Ye-seul knew that continuing to meet Kwon Do-hyun would only cause him pain, so she had no choice but to accept the breakup. Note 1) Meta: Metagame analysis. This refers to the strategies, tactics, and builds that are currently popular in the game. --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

The reason I asked Cuffkni about my partner at the time was because I knew that he would soon disappear. There was no one to give him a gift. 'I don't know if Father had any other intentions...… No. Even so, unlike God, there was no way for Cuffkni, who couldn't come out of the darkness, to approach Yoo-shin- ssi .' I've thought about it a lot, but I really don't know. 'Is it really related to Gong Tae-seong's strange behavior...? I have the sense that it is an absurd connection, but since nothing comes to mind, I want to dig it up. Maybe it would be a good idea to visit Hoeryong once. 'The quickest and surest way is to just beat him up and shake him off.' Feeling the pain, 8- se  trembled and slowly pressed himself against In Yoo-shin. "Uh." In Yoo-shin, who was watching the auction without noticing the ominous atmosphere passing between the two, let out a low exclamation. Hyeon Gyu-ha also moved his gaze. It was a crimson feather fan. "Four months ago, Yang Ryeokdaeseon (a yokai who is the spirit of Yang), who appeared as the boss of a gate near Cheonan! This is a fan crafted from a single scale of the cold dragon he raises and feathers of a Yoozo (a two-headed, four-legged dark red bird). It always maintains a cool temperature, and when you flutter it, a chill blows that's just a little less cool than an air conditioner. Since it's summer, it would look nice too, right?" The auctioneer introduced the item with a joke. It was a pretty fan for decoration, but it was not practical. I would rather turn on a fan or air conditioner than use that. In Yoo-shin noticed that he was interested and Hyeon Gyu-ha bowed his head towards where he was sitting. “Do you like it?” "It's pretty, but I think it's better if it just has scales. I think scales would be better than marble for 6- se 's summer bed. The size seems just right, too." It was impractical and only a single scale, but it was a byproduct of a boss monster, so it was obvious that it would be very expensive. As expected, it started at 5 million won. He quickly gave up and went back to eating chocolate fondue, but Hyeon Gyu-ha raised his hand. “Uwhoa, I didn’t necessarily say I wanted to buy it.” “Can’t I buy my older sister a present?” Hyeon Gyu-ha participated in the auction while gently patting the back of In Yoo-shin's hand, who was trying to dissuade him, and the fan was sold for 8.7 million won. This was considered very cheap in this auction house. “Thank you, Gyu-ha- ssi . I’ll use it well.” “I would like to receive your thanks from Noona Henri Raymond Charles Françoise VI.” “What should I do?” “Um, what about a kiss?” In Yoo-shin, who remembered the time he had made 8- se  kiss his cheek, just laughed without saying a word. The auction continued, and after the appetizer items were finished, the main dish, the artifact, was introduced. In Yoo-shin felt confused about the concept of money at the auction price of hundreds of millions that was ridiculously mentioned. I didn’t know what artifact Hyeon Gyu-ha was after, but could I really accept something that expensive? “What are you thinking of buying?” “Looking at the order, it seems like it’s time to come out………………. Ah, it’s coming up there.” Just then, a new artifact appeared on the stage: a red hat with a tall crown and elaborate embroidery and pearl decorations. "Next, the artifact I'll introduce is 'Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk'. This artifact was obtained by closing the dungeon on Nangdo Island in Yeosu City and has the effect of increasing your mana stat. Since it might be an unfamiliar name, let me briefly explain. Junggin Khatun is a woman whose name isn't even recorded in historical books. However, she was also a great figure of her time in Mongolia who reunified the Tümed tribe, which had fragmented after the death of her husband, Altan Khan.” Continuing his speech, the auctioneer again pointed to the 'Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk' with his hand. “If you have an artifact belonging to a Mongolian, especially a female great figure who has achieved similar feats, I expect it to have a very good effect in terms of compatibility. Haha, I think everyone knows this.” In Yoo-shin whispered while pulling on Hyeon Gyu-ha’s sleeve. “So that’s why you gave Mandukai’s artifact first?” “She’s my granddaughter-in-law. That’s perfect.” “Uh, that’s how it is……………….” Mongolians are a nomadic people. At that time, it was natural for widows to remarry, especially to marry their brother-in-law or stepson. Junggin Khatun also married four men in her life, and although her genealogy is extremely complicated if you look at it in detail, she is Mandukai's granddaughter-in-law. Hyeon Gyu-ha's summary ability, following Ki-Jab, was surprising once again. “Even if I amplify my mana like Yoo-shin- ssi , it doesn't really make a noticeable difference for me. That's why I just kept the one that dropped a while ago, but now it's finally found its owner. You and I, Master- nim , are truly a match made in heaven.” In Yoo-shin nodded blankly at his words that listed the similarities between EX-class and F-class mana that were beyond measure . After all, even if you pour water into the ocean again, it won’t show……. Then, he was startled by the auctioneer’s words. "The auction price will start at 1 billion!" Artifacts that increase mana are also very useful for non-combatants and crafters. I thought they would be expensive, but I was actually shocked when I heard about them. But that was my mistake because I didn't know the situation. 1 billion was a relatively cheap price. Artifacts were always in short supply compared to demand, and they were expensive to call, but the problem was the form of 'Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk'. It was inconvenient for combatants to wear while hunting. Because of that, the attempt to buy artifacts of Mongolian great men to sell as a set also failed. The expected selling price was 4 billion won. With the waves of complaints rising from all over, Hyeon Gyu-ha only said one thing. "10 billion." In Yoo-shin's eyes popped out, and the auctioneer smiled broadly. "10 billion! It’s raised to 10 billion. The asking price will be raised in 100 million unit increments." The paddles went down faster than they came up. It seemed like it would be sold like this, but one of the hunters raised his paddle. Judging from the gaze he was glaring at Hyeon Gyu-ha, it seemed like he participated not because he wanted the artifact, but because he hated him and wanted to sabotage the deal. Hyeon Gyu-ha didn’t care whether it was true or not. "Number 57, 10.1 billion came out!" "20 billion." "20 billion, and 20.1 billion!" "30 billion." "30 billion! Don't you have more?" The hunter frowned and lowered his paddle. “Five, four, three, two, one. ‘Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk’ has been sold for 30 billion!” The auction ended when In Yoo-shin was speechless at the miracle of 1 billion jumping to 30 billion in the blink of an eye. "Then we'll take a 30-minute break. Thank you for joining us." Since it was an auction that also served as a light social gathering, there was plenty of time to rest. Since it was an auction house that did not allow agents, online, or written bids, the lineup of bidders was impressive. In fact, some people participated to expand their network rather than to bid, so the break time was even busier. In Yoo-shin also came to his senses belatedly and shook Hyeon Gyu-ha. “T-t-three billion…….” “Calm down. Would you like a cup of kombucha?” In Yoo-shin was forcibly calmed down because Hyeon Gyu-ha did not put the kombucha on his lips but instead put it in his mouth and tried to transfer it to him through a kiss. “T-t-t-thirty billion…… just using something worth that much feels like my neck would snap right off!” “Just because it’s a hat doesn’t mean you have to wear it for the artifact to be applied. It just has to come into contact with your body.” “That’s not what I’m saying now……………….” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who saw In Yoo-shin almost crying, thought for a moment and moved his lips, saying, “Hmm.” “What’s the minimum wage these days? Five thousand won?” "About 13 thousand won." "If you want to buy something worth 1 million won, you have to work about 100 hours. But I earn several times that amount in less than 10 seconds." “That’s just the crystals that Gyu-ha- ssi  gets from hunting. "That's right. Don't worry about it. You can make 30 billion won in just a few days. I'm unemployed these days because I don't hunt, but the people I entrusted the money to are paying me back, so you don't have to worry about my retirement, Yoo-shin- ssi ." Since the units of money recognized were different, it was inevitable that the sense of money would also be different. So, I understand, but it was also inevitable that the spirit of the common people would become dizzy when faced with a unit of 30 billion. As In Yoo-shin groaned without being able to refute, Hyeon Gyu-ha took the opportunity to kiss him on the forehead. “If it really interests you, I’ll support you the next time you hunt a boss. If you pick it up and sell it, you’ll be able to recoup the money you spent today.” "If you get a buff from me, that's... that's what happens." "The dungeon is big, so I'll go somewhere by myself and get it out quickly." “…….” “I’m kidding.” Anyway, thanks to his sex jokes, In Yoo-shin almost regained his senses. But he still hadn't completely regained his composure. “What if the artifact doesn’t drop?” “Let’s just hang out together until you drop.” I couldn't stop Hyeon Gyu-ha from secretly deciding to go on an indefinite dungeon date. Even if I tried to stop him, it wouldn't have worked. “Hunter Hyeon Gyu-ha- nim . May I excuse myself for a moment?” An employee of the auction house approached and greeted me politely. It seemed to be about the items that had been auctioned. When Hyeon Gyu-ha left the place with him, the amount of 30 billion was mentioned again. In Yoo-shin took a deep breath as the distant thought came rushing in. 30 billion. 30 billion? That's an amount of money that you wouldn't be able to earn even if you worked and breathed your entire life. “Squeak.” “It’s nothing. I’m just a little surprised.” As he was fidgeting with 8- se , who was looking up at him with concern, he saw a man walking slowly towards the table. It was Gong Tae-seong. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M, eteryl If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

“Why are you doing that?” In Yoo-shin was surprised and squatted down in front of him. Was it anemia? Did even the top hunters suffer from minor illnesses like anemia? As he was looking at him with concern, a large hand reached out and wrapped around In Yoo-shin’s shoulder. And before he knew it, he was lying face down and hugging him. The feeling of his hand gently stroking his short-cropped hair was soft. "Actually, I also liked that Yoo-shin- ssi  wore new clothes because he was going on a date with me today" “Oh, did you notice?” "I mean, Yoo-shin- ssi  bought new clothes, how could I not notice? But saying that would make me look a bit like a stalker, so I pretended I didn't know... Still, I guess men really look good in suits. He's just so handsome, sexy, pretty, doing everything on his own – I love it." [Current status: Murderous. Affectionate. Ecstatic.] The person who was muttering was perfectly fine, but the face of In Yoo-shin, who was listening, gradually flushed. Ecstasy…… No, ecstasy? I don’t think it was to that extent……. It wasn’t a suit that was sharp and well-tailored like Hyeon Gyu-ha had been last time, it was at best a semi-formal attire that was lightly worn. As his body grew hot from hearing the list of words he had never heard before, In Yoo-shin eventually pushed him away by tapping his strong shoulder. "Aren't you going to the auction house?" "Yeah, I guess I should go." Hyeon Gyu-ha looked at him again with eyes dripping with longing. The hand that was holding his neck loosely stroked his earlobe and the skin underneath. When he received a second kiss that lightly pecked at the line of his slightly parted lips as if licking them, this time for some reason he couldn’t turn his head away. Even shoes that fit him perfectly were prepared. When In Yoo-hin, who had always worn loafers to interviews, looked around the shoe rack for a shoehorn, Hyeon Gyu-ha quickly knelt down and helped him put on shoes for him. As he was putting on his shoes, his fingers circled the top of his foot, up to his ankle and calf bone. He flinched, but he couldn't move properly because he was afraid that if he pulled his leg out he might kick him. "It's so pretty how even the bones are round." “Well, wouldn’t everyone’s peach pits be round..…………?” “Master- nim , even that ratio is the golden ratio.” “ Pieng! ” It was added that consent was given by 8- se . “I’m upset that I have the same opinion as that kid, but I have no choice but to admit it this time.” If Hyeon Gyu-ha hadn't received a text message on his phone, I wouldn't know how much longer I would have listened to such embarrassing words. While Hyeon Gyu-ha was checking his phone, In Yoo-shin snuck out and lowered his pants. His peach pit was well hidden. Hyeon Gyu-ha tilted his head and let out a “hmm.” It was a text from Min Geut-nyeo. [Jun-soo said that he started to show strange behavior after he visited Hoeryong in North Hamgyong Province.] The message included the date of Gong Tae-seong's visit to Hoeryong, and a summary of how he had also tried to track him down but was unable to find out what had happened in Hoeryong at the time. [I don't think it has anything to do with why Gong- ssi  investigated In Yoo-shin- ssi , but I'm saying it just in case.] Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was tapping his chin while reading the text, asked about its contents. “Gong Tae-seong never contacted you separately?” “The guild leader? I haven't even seen their face since they came back from the training. There's no way they would have business with me... Ah, right. It's not that I intentionally tried to hide it, but I had a lot of things to do afterwards, so I forgot to mention it. When the guild leader used a soulbound artifact during the training, a notification popped up for me.” “………………Notice from Gong Tae-seong, to Master- nim ………………?” Hyeon Gyu-ha's expression disappeared rapidly during the day. In Yoo-shin waved his hand urgently. “N-no way! There was absolutely no such thing as taming between me and the guild leader!” Only after showing him his tattoos, which were always just two hamsters and a bat, did he calm down. In Yoo-shin reached out and gently patted his head to help him calm down. “It wasn’t like when Gyu-ha- ssi  liberated some of them, it didn’t show me the memories the artifact held, and the name was just the Awakened One, Gong Tae-seong.” “Could it be because they're a Rat...? What year were people born in the Year of the Rat?” Born in the year of the rat, month of the rat, day of the rat, and hour of the rat, it seems like a system that can handle even the most basic of things, such as calling someone a rodent. In Yoo-shin was also confused, so he searched for Gong Tae-seong's profile. Gong Taeseong was not born in the year of the rat. "The only difference compared to what happened before is that there's only an 8-year age gap." The two people's gazes turned to 8- se  in the pouch at the same time, but 8- se  only tilted his face. “Kyuu?” "Please give me three minutes." "What?" “I will find out the reason why this bastard is deceiving Master- nim  in such a disgusting way while pretending not to know anything.” “Squeak!” 8- se  jumped out of the pouch like lightning and escaped through the gap in In Yoo-shin's suit sleeve. "Okay, wait a minute! Gyu-ha- ssi , calm down!" “Whoa.” Hyeon Gyu-ha took a deep breath as he glared at 8- se  who had crawled inside his wrist, curling up into a ball. “I don’t think that 8- se  would harm me. Even before I tamed him, I had a strong feeling that he was a gift given to me by someone……………….” Even if you say it’s a feeling, isn’t it vague evidence? Even as he spoke, In Yoo-shin seemed nervous, but Hyeon Gyu-ha’s expression became quite serious. “You mean you felt like it was a gift at the Erosion Gate?” “Do you have any guesses?” “…….” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was lost in thought for a moment while staring at 8- se 's plump buttocks visible through the gap in the sleeve, soon opened his mouth. “I can’t think of anything right now. I’ll think about it a bit more. After that, didn’t you feel like it was connected to Gong Tae-seong?” “Yes. I don’t know if the guild leader used the artifact in another dungeon, but……………….” "Because you can figure that out right away." Hyeon Gyu-ha tapped his cell phone. “It’ll take some time to get a reply, so let’s head to the auction house.” “Isn’t it too late?” “Come to think of it, I guess we can skip the useless introduction before the auction starts.” The two walked out the front door together, talking. *** The auction was held at the Gangnam Center Premium Hall of IA Auction, which was open to VIPs only. It was an auction that only dealt with items and artifacts. It felt more like a social gathering than a lively and fast-paced auction like you often see in dramas or movies. Finger foods were provided at each table, and bidders chatted while watching the slow-moving auction. Hyeon Gyu-ha was sending out an aura everywhere that said he would rip out your spine if you bothered your boyfriend or interrupted your date, so no one dared approach us even though they would glance at us. One hunter even got scared when he saw Hyeon Gyu-ha and left the auction house. He was the guild leader of the guild that had sent a scout call to In Yoo-shin before and had their building pulled out. In Yoo-sshin, who had no way of knowing the ominous aura above his head, was simply amazed. The items made by people with crafting skills, such as blacksmiths and alchemists, were to be auctioned off first, and the main artifacts would follow later. “I thought the auction house would be crazy.” “That’s true, but they used to hold something like this once every quarter. Well, since only rich people or top hunters gathered, I guess they wanted to fill their shoulders with some kind of padding. Ah, I got a reply.” Hyeon Gyu-ha quickly checked the text and put his phone away. “Did you get a notification saying that Gong Tae-seong used an artifact while training with guild members yesterday?” In Yoo-shin shook his head. “Then I guess it might be a problem of distance……………….” "But do you have any acquaintances in the Narsha Guild? Judging from the way you always update the guild leader on your current situation, I guess you're very close with him." “Guet-nyeo Noona.” What kind of a relationship is this that a divorced ex-wife readily gives away her ex-husband's information... When I first heard the story about Min Geut-nyeo, I thought they were just close friends, but it seemed like they were closer than I thought. I'm just worried. I wonder how they became close, and how close they are. I want to ask, but I don’t know if I can. In Yoo-shin swallowed a sigh and chewed the canapé topped with fruit and cream cheese. It’s delicious. Even 8-se was devouring the new dish without thinking. It has very fine fur like gold thread, and although it gnaws and gnaws on foods that pets shouldn't eat, it looks like an ordinary hamster . Hyeon Gyu-ha's gaze was low as he looked down at the hamster. 'That's ridiculous, a gift from the Erosion Gate.' The erosion gate without a boss monster that the two people were involved in at that time was prepared by Iad. It could be said to be a bridge connecting the two parallel worlds of Iad and the Iron Age. It was also the gate that Hyeon Gyu-ha had experienced when he was 9 years old. He naturally thought of the child who had been following him, and he sighed and erased the thought. However, it was not erased as easily as he had hoped. He just quietly hoped. He was a gentle and kind child, so I hope he grows up safely and lives well. 'Now that I think about it, you and Yoo-shin are probably about the same age…….' Anyway, when Hyeon Gyu-ha was 9 years old, the people he met at the Erosion Gate without a boss were the third Ursitoare and Samseung, two gods. And in the Erosion Gate that he got involved in with In Yoo-shin, there was only messenger. If the only messenger from Iad, Saja(使者), had confirmed the existence of a single In Yoo-shin, he would not have given him a gift. 'They must have tried to kill him immediately.' *** HM: I'm starting to understand why the ‘Murderous’ tag was on HGH status. whisper He was actually a yandere. I doubted that for a long time, this chapter makes a lot of sense to me…. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M, eteryl If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

#6 Even though I had already guessed who Chae Yoo-jeong was meeting, my heart instinctively sank when I saw him walking down the hallway with an unknown woman. 'Why did you come here?' I don't know what Chae Yoo-jeong did when he left. I haven't heard anything about it. I just assumed that since the meeting time was lunchtime, he would probably eat. Chae Yoo-jeong only said it would take two or three hours, so even if they didn't eat, there wouldn't be any problem. Did you perhaps finish eating at the restaurant upstairs and come down to do some shopping? ‘…….’ My stomach churned with discomfort. Just thinking about what those two people were doing made my head heat up. When I first witnessed Chae Yoo-jeong walking around with another woman, my jealousy soared to a level that was incomparable to what I had imagined on my own. '...Let's calm down. Since we're here, we might as well go and look around.' But once my mind was turned upside down, it never calmed down. Meanwhile, Chae Yoo-jeong and the woman were walking somewhere while talking to each other. Although Chae Yoo-jeong's expression was not visible because his head was hidden, the woman looking up at him was smiling brightly, so it was clear that the atmosphere was not bad. I stared blankly at the backs of the two people and then followed them. It was a half-conscious action. By the time I felt a slight pain in my lips from biting them so hard, I was already following them. 'Ha…….' Even though I knew I shouldn't, I couldn't stop my legs. My heart would pound like this just by being briefly obscured by the passing crowd, but I couldn't possibly pretend not to notice. In the end, I continued to chase after the two with a nervous heart. Although I was following them at a certain distance, since their faces were clearly visible, it was obvious that if Chae Yoo-jeong turned around, I would be discovered at that moment. 'Where are you going?' As it was a large-scale shopping mall, there were a huge variety of stores. So, I had no idea where the two people were going. At that moment, an escalator appeared where the two people were heading. Going down or going up? I was guessing like that, but my expectations were shattered and the two of them went into the store right next to the escalator. “…….” I stopped walking and raised my head. I looked at the name of the store the two people had entered. It's not an unfamiliar name to me either. It's a very famous brand, but it's also a name I've encountered dozens of times while looking for rings over the past few days. Yes, the place the two entered was none other than an accessory store. “Welcome.” As I entered the store, a nearby employee greeted me with a smile. I nodded my head in greeting to make sure Chae Yoo-jeong wouldn't hear me, and then walked over to the display case near the door. I crossed my arms and pretended to look at a necklace, glancing at Chae Yoo-jeong, focusing all my senses on the sound of their voices. “It’s been a long time since we last met like this.” “I know. We talked on the phone often, but we couldn't see each other because we were so busy.” The employee who greeted the two smiled warmly and talked to the woman. It seemed like they were very close, not just an employee and a customer. “I got in touch and I’ve selected a few products. Would you like to take a look at these first?” As I tilted my head to check the polite speech, the employee took out the items in front of Chae Yoo-jeong, who was standing next to the woman. Small, round accessories… in shiny silver, gold and rose pink. My mouth dropped open when I saw the rings the employee had taken out. I couldn't control my expression at all. 'No, the ring came out here? Why are you showing it to Chae Yoo-jeong?' My mind also became complicated in an instant due to the unexpected development. Until just now, I thought Chae Yoo-jeong had accompanied her on their shopping trip, but was that actually not the case? ‘Could it be… that woman accompanied Chae Yoo-jeong on his shopping trip?’ Wait a minute. Then the reason you went out today in the first place…… The lips that had been parted slowly closed. I instinctively knew that the answer was right in front of me. "Hm?" As soon as I realized that fact, a laugh burst out of my mouth. My heart began to boil in earnest. “…….” It wasn't a problem that I got caught chasing him. I didn't think I'd be able to come to my senses unless I saw with my own eyes why he went into the jewelry store with that person. The unexpected development quickly complicated my mind as well. Even though I was blinded by jealousy and chased him here, I never once truly thought that Chae Yoo-jeong had an affair. Yesterday, and today, it was just my ugly jealousy that was the problem. I didn't worry that Chae Yoo-jeong would turn away from me coldly like in my dream. Well... I was a little nervous, but anyways. "Aah……………." When I learned the truth, all the tension was released and I groaned involuntarily. I pressed my forehead hard, pretending to rub my eyes. I don't know what this feeling is. It's frustrating, it's a relief, it's funny…… I let out a short, awkward breath and raised my head again. Chae Yoo-jeong was looking at the ring diligently without even knowing that I was watching him. This is like this, that is like that~ He focused with his eyes shining as the employee continued to explain lively. “It’s not a wedding ring, it’s a couple ring, so it’s better to keep it calm rather than something too flashy, Chae Yoo-jeong.” “That’s right. This line is especially popular among young people these days. Also, women these days prefer the rose gold.” “Oh, this is really pretty. What do you think? Should I try it on for a bit?” After hearing that, I walked forward without hesitation. I understand the reporter's feelings for guiding Chae Yoo-jeong, who is worried about the ring, all the way here. However, putting the ring on for him instead won't be of much help. That ring isn't meant to be worn on a woman's hand. ‘So let’s stop here.’ No matter what the reason is, I don't want to see you picking out a ring with another woman. “Yoo-jeong- ah .” I called out to him, hoping my voice would come out softly. I felt his body tremble as I reached out and grabbed his wrist. “Hyu-hyung?” Chae Yoo-jeong, who was startled, found me and opened his eyes wide. “Hyung… how did you get here……” Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been mumbling blankly, soon turned pale and looked shocked. It seemed like he was shocked to realize for the first time where this place was. I patted Chae Yoo-jeong on the waist so he wouldn't be too scared. “I came here because I had something to buy, but I saw a familiar head.” "W-what?" Hmm. I can’t calm down at all. I continued to pat Chae Yoo-jeong, who was trembling, and turned my gaze away. The woman and the employee looked at me with slightly bewildered expressions at my sudden intervention. I smiled and greeted him as if I knew nothing. “Hello. My name is Yoo Ji-han, and I live ‘with’ Yoo-jeong.”  “Ah, aah, yes. Hello. My name is Min Ye-seul.” The woman shook my hand even though she was flustered. Min Ye-seul. That's the name that appeared on Chae Yoo-jeong's phone. It was the same person. Afterwards, I gave a quick greeting to the staff and said that it was really strange and enjoyable to meet them by chance. “I was wondering where Yoo-jeong went on a Saturday morning, and here he is, on a date! I was just stopping by to pick up something myself and was so surprised when I spotted him. So, what were you two looking at? A ring?" It was at that time that I was laying the groundwork to naturally fit in by raising my social skills to the best of my ability. “I-it’s not that!” A loud noise erupted from behind. When I quickly looked back, I saw Chae Yoo-jeong, his face as pale as snow, sobbing as if he was about to burst into tears at any moment. “I-I didn’t see it. It wasn’t for me. It was just, just……………….” “Yoo-jeong- ah .” “Hyung, let’s go out.” I also became serious when I saw Chae Yoo-jeong in a worse condition than I had expected. I tried to calm him down somehow, but before I could, Chae Yoo-jeong grabbed my arm with great force. “I’ll go first. I’m, I’m sorry.” “Huh? No, no.” When Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been fidgeting, apologized, Min Ye-seul waved her hands in embarrassment. “If I continue this, I’ll feel bad. I just received help… Anyway, it’s really okay, so you can go.” "Yes." Chae Yoo-jeong, who quickly responded to the words telling him to go, dragged me out of the store. I didn't want to stay in that place any longer, so I obediently let him drag me along. Chae Yoo-jeong, who had left the store, strode down the hallway. I followed him, holding his arm. Several people passed by on both sides of us. We could hear the bright music of children's songs, as if an event was taking place somewhere. I opened my mouth first, looking at his light brown hair that swayed with every step he took. “Yoo-jeong- ah .” “…….” “Where are you going?” “…….” "I'm not angry." Only then did Chae Yoo-jeong stop. Stopping like a broken machine, Chae Yoo-jeong slowly turned to look at me. The pure white face was red only around the eyes. I couldn't help but smile slightly at the sight of that face filled with sadness. "I parked my car in the basement." "Hyung……" “Let’s go home.” --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

“………………Who were they?” “I don’t know much about them because that’s when we first met and we parted ways there. By the way, the bosses of the dungeon were people who were burned at the stake.” " Gasp ." “They were men dressed as women.” “ Gasp…… ” “Anyway, one thing is for sure, my life changed because I met those two people. It’s true that people in the world are trash, but there are some who are less trash, and very, very rarely, there are people who are not trash.” As he said that, Hyeon Gyu-ha put a lot of tteokbokki sauce on the fried seaweed and put it in In Yoo-shin's mouth. "Yoo-shin- ssi  is the only……………… between this trashy world and humans." “Stimulants?” When he interrupted him while he was mumbling the words, he closed his eyes and smiled innocently like a boy. “Okay. Let’s call it a stimulant. Since it doesn’t matter what you call it.” Since he had lunch early, it was not even 12:30 when he left the store. He didn’t know what he was going to do, but he thought he had plenty of time, but Hyeon Gyu-ha looked at his watch and it seemed like he didn’t think so. “It feels like it might be a close call... Anyway, they probably won't make excuses for being a little late since they send invitations every time.” “An invitation? Where are you going?” “Didn’t I tell you?” “It’s just shopping……………….” “Hmm.” Hyeon Gyu-ha rubbed the back of his neck and then had In Yoo-shin sit on the bike. “Hey. Eight.” “Squwk?” 8- se , who had been lying down, completely satisfied after eating a lot of tteokbokki, poked his head out of the pouch. “Mana amplification, is it possible to double it?” “Squeak!” The two brothers, whom In Yoo-shin didn't understand what they were saying, seemed to have communicated something between themselves with just a single word. Hyeon Gyu-ha nodded his head and took out a piece of cloth from subspace. It was a wide, long piece of golden silk embroidered with gorgeous, delicate patterns. “Wow, that’s so fancy and cool. But what is it?” “A cloth worn around the waist. A belt.” “Is the belt this big?” Although he didn't know what this is, he received it and Hyeon Gyu-ha tapped the cloth. "Try to appraise the item." The only items I've ever had the experience of appraising in my life were doors and hamster rings. I still don't know what's what, but I did as I was told. [Mandukai's booth] The name of the person who made the item appeared, not the name of the person who made it. That meant that it was not a crafted item, but an artifact obtained by hunting a boss in a dungeon. Unlike the artifacts dropped by hidden bosses, it was a general artifact that was not bound. “Mandukai?” It was a name I had heard somewhere, but I couldn't remember it right away. As more question marks appeared above his head, Hyeon Gyu-ha gave him a hint. “Kijab.” (slang for romantic or sexual interest in someone they have known since childhood or a very young age, often with the implication of waiting for them to grow older.) “Ah! Raising a younger husband and then eating him up... No, that's not it!” “Was I wrong?” "………………There's nothing particularly wrong." It's not wrong to summarize the life of Mandukay Khatun (the wife of a Khan or Khagan), who successfully raised her young husband, 15 years her junior, to the position of Khagan (a title referring to the emperor in nomadic ethnic countries such as Mongolian and Turkic), and became a driving force behind the Mongolian revival, in a single word, 'helmsman,' but something felt off. “It’s an artifact that can increase mana. If it were a game and not reality, it would be an item that would increase intelligence stats, but it has a mana-boosting effect.” “Hmm, I think it’d definitely make you smarter if you had the items of a smart person like Mandukai.” “Even if Yoo-shin- ssi ’s F-rank mana is amplified, it’ll still be F-rank, but if you amplify it while that guy is sharing his mana, it seems like it will have a pretty good effect. I checked it, so I think it’s almost certain.” "Aha." "And since an artifact that seems to be more effective when used with 'Mandukai's Booth' just came out, I'm going to go buy it." "But, Gyu-ha- ssi ." In Yoo-shin pointed out the mistakes of Hyeon Gyu-ha, who made the same mistake as Cho Sang-pil. “Even if I amplify my mana, will I gain any use from it?” “…….” "I can give Gyu-ha- ssi  a lot of buffs while hunting in the dungeon, but using that can be dangerous in another way." Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been silent for a moment, twitched his lips. “When your mana is boosted, your muscles recover faster, you can easily hit 3 to 100 more times, protein supplements taste better, and your muscle loss rate is significantly slower.” Hey. Is this some kind of Muan danmul? But why are all the effects related to exercise? (Muan danmul: This is a famous local specialty from Muan County in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It's a type of mineral-rich seawater or mudflat water known for its supposed health benefits.) As In Yoo-shin's eyes narrowed, Hyeon Gyu-ha sighed deeply and rubbed his face against his as if he was throwing a tantrum. “Anyway, the more mana the better……………….” It seems that he is only focused on the fact that Mana is good for everyone, and he hasn't considered the fact that it is of little use to In Yoo-shin, who doesn't have any other skills. But the important thing here was that Hyeon Gyu-ha was behaving in a way that was almost like a tantrum. In Yoo-shin found himself nodding vigorously without realizing it, hearing Hyeon Gyu-ha’s charming voice as he clung to him and asked him to accept the artifact. When he came to, a satisfied smile appeared on Hyeon Gyu-ha's lips. It was too late to turn back and say he didn't need it. “Shall we go to the department store to do some shopping?” Hyeon Gyu-ha shook his head. “Or black market?” “I want to give it to you as a gift, Master- nim , but how can I give you a black market item whose source I don’t even know? Rather than that, I will righteously and fairly charge through the main gate and steal it.” I don't know since when it became possible to use the words "fairly" and "steal" in the same sentence. “Then where are you going?” “Auction.” “Whoa." In Yoo-shin had heard that there was an auction house that specialized in high-grade items and artifacts. Hyeon Gyu-ha's gift was a gift, but it was also exciting to watch the auction. As he was putting on the helmet that Hyeon Gyu-ha had given me, telling him to hurry to the auction house, a question occurred to him. "There's no dress code at the auction house?" “Until now, I've never been turned away for my usual outfit, though.” “What would have happened if they had turned Gyu-ha- ssi  away at the door because he was wearing the wrong clothes?” “That’s the day the auction house closes. Well, I guess.” Convinced, Hyeon Gyu-ha took out an invitation from the inventory and looked through it again. There was indeed small writing recommending dressy casual clothes. “I have my interview suit at home, so I can just change into it.” “What color is it?” “It's because I bought it on home shopping as a two-for-one deal, so there's mouse gray, beige, and navy blue.” “If it's those colors, it won't match with me, so let's just go to my officetel and pick out couple outfits.” “Huh? Why are my clothes at Gyu-ha’s house?” "Let's go for now." Without giving him a chance to ask any more questions, Hyeon Gyu-ha started his bike. There was some change in the officetel I visited for the second time. “Aren’t you coming in?” In Yoo-shin followed him into the dressing room. HIs eyes struggling to look away from the childhood photos that filled the walls on all sides. The dressing room was filled with In Yoo-shin's clothes. To be exact, they were couple looks with Hyeon Gyu-ha, like the hamster pajamas from before. "I bought one every time I thought of a place I wanted to go with Yoo-shin- ssi ." Perhaps because it was summer, swimsuits, rash guards, surfing wear, etc. were prepared as sets with Hyeon Gyu-ha. Winter is still a long way off, but ski wear and such were already visible. Of course, there were mountaineering wear, training wear, and even everyday clothes like suits hanging in a row. What about Santa and Rudolph costumes? In Yoo-shin, who was afraid that there might be some event clothes prepared in other closets that he had not checked yet, just quietly chose a suit. As he was going through the closet, something strange caught his eye. On one side of each piece of clothing, such as the sleeves or lining, there was a cute hamster character embroidered on it. It was a hamster embroidered patch with pale orange eyes on pale tan fur, and it looked like it was hand-made. I wonder if he made it himself. Come to think of it, his own pajamas from those couple pajamas before had the same hamster design as this. In Yoo-shin, without even realizing it, glanced up at the man who had the exact same color scheme as the hamster. As their eyes met, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was reflexively smiling gently, suddenly bowed his head deeply. Chu. In the moment of being off guard, a tongue that wriggled its way between his lips licked the inside of his mouth in a circle. Only after a wet sound rang out from the tongue that was rubbing his lower lip did In Yoo-shin, startled, come to his senses. A nonchalant voice brushed past his earlobe and bit his ear. “I thought you wanted me to kiss you.” “T-T-That's not it.” As he quickly backed away, covering his ears, Hyeon Gyu-ha chuckled softly, his throat rumbling. “Are you going to wear those clothes?” While stepping back, the suit he grabbed unintentionally happened to be the same color as Hyeon Gyu-ha's clothes. It was exactly a couple look. With a reddened face, In Yoo-shin, who was flusteredly trying to change his clothes, stopped. When he glanced sideways, Hyeon Gyu-ha shrugged and turned his back. “I'll turn around like last time.” It's not like men wear out from being together, and it wouldn't have mattered whether I showed myself changing clothes or not. If it were in the past. In Yoo-shin pushed him hard on the back and forcefully sent him out of the dressing room. Even though he was left alone, the feeling of him on his lips and ears lingered and wouldn’t go away, so it was very difficult. The clothes he changed into fit him perfectly. Could it be a tailored suit? How did he know my size? H e was a bit skeptical, but In Yoo-shin convinced himself.  He must have figured it out somehow with his S-class eye for detail. He tried moving around by swinging his arms. They say tailored suits are comfortable, and they really were. “Ugh, if I keep doing this I’ll be late for the auction.” When he opened the door in a hurry, Hyeon Gyu-ha was in front of me. His slow gaze scanned In Yoo-hin as if it had been waiting. Starting from the crown of his head, he traced his face and neckline, then down to his chest, waist, and fingers in an ambiguous position, and down to his socks. In Yoo-shin slightly shrank his toes. “Is it that strange?” I was starting to feel uneasy because there was no response. I guess I should change into different clothes. I was about to close the door again when Hyeon Gyu-ha groaned heavily and sat down. *** HM: I feel like some kinda parents while watching these two. I guess I sorta became a parent for these two since they don’t have parents either ways. lol ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M, eteryl If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!

#5 There was a dark mage who had flirted with Chae Yoo-jeong in the past, resulting in them getting beaten up by me. However, after that, whenever I played games with Chae Yoo-jeong during his vacation, the number of users who wanted to poach Chae Yoo-jeong had steadily increased. Seeing how Chae Yoo-jeong felt annoyed, Kang Ji-ye, a close friend and the owner of the account 'Drink some water', clicked her tongue before suggesting. - If that's the case, just join Early Evening again. Do you think you're the only one who plays games on your days off because you're busy otherwise? We're all working adults now, you aren't that special, you know? Of course, I agreed with Water noona's suggestion, as I was starting to get annoyed by users who approached Chae Yoo-jeong with the intention of exploiting him. Chae Yoo-jeong joined Early Evening with a much more relaxed mind after I gave him my full approval, and he adapted well while being half welcomed and half teased by the guild members. So during this vacation, when I came home from work, we used to log in and play together… I guess it was pretty obvious then, seeing them ask that. [Guild] I'm Sleepy: Well [Guild] I'm Sleepy: I guess he’s busy [Guild] Starick: Hmm~ ㅎㅎ Starick smiled strangely in the chat, pretending not to care. ‘… I think he noticed.’ It wasn't the first time that Starick had reacted like that. For about a year, whenever Chae Yoo-jeong and I would talk about each other, he would always give a silly tease in the chat. This was a completely different reaction from the guild members who thought that I and Chae Yoo-jeong were just close brothers. Even when men are close, it's not easy to think of them as lovers, so this was unusual. 'Well, as long as Chae Yoo-jeong doesn't get hurt, it's okay.' Still feeling a bit uneasy, I looked at Starick's nickname, and his chat continued. [Guild] Starick: Then, Sleepy- nim [Guild] Starick: If you have nothing else to do, do you want to go to the Debilitation Dungeon together? The Debilitation Dungeon was a new content update last week. It was a dungeon with difficulty levels of 'Normal, Hard, Very Hard', and it was a pretty good hunting ground because there were many useful items in the Very Hard level. [Guild] Starick: Hunter- nim  and I are going now~ [Guild] TheHunter: ?? [Guild] TheHunter: Me? [Guild] TheHunter: I just came out of the dungeon;; [Guild] Starick: So you're not coming~? ㅎㅎ [Guild] TheHunter: No...let's go... [Guild] Let's do it: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Harn: Hey [Guild] Harn: It's been almost two years since we got married [Guild] Harn: Hunter- nim  is really cool ㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] TheHunter: What the heck;; That's not trueㅡㅡ [Guild] Starick: ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Are you asking me this without even reaching an agreement with the other person? I thought about it with a hollow laugh. Since there’s still some time left before Chae Yoo-jeong returns anyway, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to play a round or two. ‘I also have to get as many accessories as possible that come from the rewards.' Accessories... Wait, accessories? “……!” I suddenly realized something as I was thinking about rings, which are representative accessories used in games. 'I need to buy a ring!' Holy shit! I jumped up from my seat like a spring and quickly started typing on the keyboard. [Guild] I'm sleepy: I’m sorry but [Guild] I'm so sleepy: Something urgent came up [Guild] I'm so sleepy: sori sori sori [Guild] TheHunter: ?? [Guild] Starick: ^^~ [Guild] Starick: ㅋㅋ Meanwhile, Starick laughed as if he knew everything. That person, whose I don't even know where he lives, has no way of knowing my current situation, so why does that 'ㅋ ㅋ' chatting make me feel so annoyed? I grinded my teeth in annoyance, grabbed the coat hanging on the back of the sofa, and hurriedly left the house. Fortunately, I had already made a list of department stores worth visiting. I got into the driver's seat and headed straight for the nearest department store. 'How long have I been out of my mind since yesterday…….' It was the weekend, so the roads were congested. I stopped at a traffic light and chewed on my regrets. I should have measured Chae Yoo-jeong's finger size while he was sleeping last night. I was so shocked by his bold declaration that he would go out and meet another woman in broad daylight that I ended up falling asleep without being able to do anything. I wish I had just gotten some good sleep and came back to my senses, but I ended up having these ridiculous nightmares and ended up doing this. The damage is really huge. 'Yoo-jeong- ah , when you come in later, you have to treat me really well.' Otherwise I think I'll be too sad……. I drove diligently toward the department store, sighing inwardly. *** "Ha……" After failing to find what I was looking for at the third department store, I got back into the car. I came out to just take a quick look at the designs since I didn’t know Chae Yoo-jeong's finger size, but I started to feel frustrated because it was hard to find something I liked. As I pulled out of the parking lot, I drove to the fourth shopping mall. This was the last one. And the furthest one. 'If it's not here either…….' What should I do? Should I look for more information? Although I've been in relationships many times, this was my first time taking the initiative to buy a ring, so I was really at a loss. In the past, I just went and bought things when the other person told me to, and I've never looked for one myself. ‘Is there anyone around me who knows a lot about getting couple rings……’ I drove calmly and thought of people I knew who I could get advice from. First of all, the closest and most trustworthy guys. Kim Dae-seok. He is enjoying his first relationship with an older woman he met at work, but he has no idea about couples. He must be wagging his tail like a dog and doing whatever his girlfriend tells him to do. Next is Eun Hae-seong. Unfortunately, this kid has no answers. He is a guy who runs out to the club every weekend even after becoming a working person. A guy like that would rather dance one more time at the club than worry about a ring or a couple ring. It would be a hundred times better for Kim Dae-seok to be working diligently and having a normal relationship. ‘Noona Kang Ji-ye... um, it's hard to ask such a question to her......’ She was close with Chae Yoo-jeong, with whom I absolutely had to keep things a secret. Even if others knew about our relationship, it would still be awkward to openly discuss something like a couple's ring. Excluding these three people, and also excluding those who would bombard me with personal questions about my girlfriend if I brought up a couple's rings, all that was left was…… 'Tae-young Hyung?' Uh? That works! It was a name that came to mind casually, but the more I thought about it, the more it seemed like the best option. Especially when I recalled the ring neatly placed on Seo Tae-young's left ring finger, it felt like the perfect fit. 'He dated perfectly fine. He dated his wife for three years. He successfully got married. They're still living happily ever after.' No matter how much I thought about it, there was no one more suitable than Seo Tae-young. He wasn't just someone with experience in couple's rings, but even wedding rings, so he'd know more about rings than anyone else. If push came to shove, he might even ask his wife for me! 'Good. If I strike out again this time, I'll call Tae-young Hyung right away.' It felt like a ray of light had pierced through my previously clouded mind. Arriving at the mall with a much lighter heart, it was almost one in the afternoon. Thinking Chae Yoo-jeong would probably be finishing his meal with his appointment by now, I pulled out my phone. 「Yoo Ji-han: Pretty~」 「Yoo Ji-han: You're eating while you play, right?」 「Yoo Ji-han: Don't just eat something quick and random because you came early; make sure to eat something delicious.」 「Yoo Ji-han: See you later (emoticon)」 Perfect. At this point, Chae Yoo-jeong won't have to worry about my reaction and can meet comfortably, I guess. I should have done this sooner. It was a hundred times more comfortable than hiding my reactions or voice. 'Okay. Let's quickly take a look before Yoo-jeong gets home.' I took the elevator and headed straight to the accessory store. “Is there a product you are looking for?” “I’m looking to see some couple rings.” The employee who came closer to me smiled and showed me the rings that were skillfully displayed. “In the past, people only looked for silver products, but these days, there are many people who like rose gold as well.” A variety of rings were spread out before my eyes. They were all pretty and nice, but unfortunately, there was no product that gave me the same feeling as other department stores. I went to a few more stores, but the result was the same. "Thank you." After politely greeting the staff who had kindly served me, I left the store. I sighed as I headed back to the underground parking lot without any particular results. 'No. It's better. Let's wake up tonight and find out our ring sizes. Then I'll contact Tae-young hyung……’ As I continued my thoughts, I suddenly stopped in my tracks when I saw a familiar face passing by in the crowd of people in the distance. Neatly-tied, light brown hair. A small, pure white face revealed beneath it. The basic coat I saw this morning. 'Chae Yoo-jeong?' I was momentarily dumbfounded, as I had not expected to find him at the department store farthest from my house. Was this the meeting place? The meal… is over? This question was answered the moment I saw the face of the woman walking next to Chae Yoo-jeong. --- Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Fanatic fan We made a Discord Server ! please join us!

#4 I opened my lips absentmindedly and then quickly closed them. Where are you going? Who are you going to meet instead of me, when you can't even spend time with me? If I let down my guard even a little, I feel like such childish complaints would come out of my mouth. I saw Chae Yoo-jeong right before, who was completely disappointed by the phone call. I hastily raised my stiff lips again and asked as if I was just curious. "Really? At what time?" “I’ll go at 11am… I think it’ll take around two or three hours.” Aha. So you're going to have lunch with that reporter. The crisis came again, but I tried not to think too much and took a sip of wine. "Where is the place? I'll take you there by car." "You don’t have to!" Chae Yoo-jeong jumped up and refused without a second thought. Chae Yoo-jeong shook his head in surprise, like a puppy whose tail had been stepped on. "Oh, it's not far. I'll go by myself." “Um…….” "I'm just, really, just, uh, meeting up. Don't worry too much." I looked at Chae Yoo-jeong, who was chattering away with flushed cheeks, with a faint smile. 'Yoo-jeong- ah , I understand that you're trying to divert my attention somewhere else. If you show it off like this, I can't help but be suspicious. Suddenly, my strength was focused on clutching the wine glass tightly. It was at that moment that the jealousy which was dying down was rekindled into a hot flame. *** The eyes that always shone at me with affection were so cold that it was hard to believe. “Hyung? Why are you here……” Chae Yoo-jeong, surprised, jumped up from his seat and looked at me. Behind him was a restaurant table set with wine, and a woman sitting at the table. Only then did I realize where I was standing. This was where Chae Yoo-jeong agreed to meet the reporter. “No way… You followed me? Secretly?” Chae Yoo-jeong frowned strongly as he blocked my path, looking as if he was protecting the woman from me. His cold gaze grew into contempt. “This isn’t right, hyung. No matter how suspicious you are, how can you stalk me like this?” The blatant accusation took my breath away. My heart was in pain as if it was being cut with a knife, and at the same time, a sense of injustice welled up within me. “J-just a minute. I…….” I feel wronged. I don't know why I'm standing here. I was jealous, but I didn't mean to follow you secretly…… ‘…Was it really not there?’ When I offered to drive you, were there truly no ulterior motives? Are you asking me whether I didn't have even the slightest urge to grab Chae Yoo-jeong and ask who he was on the phone with, what their relationship was, or what he was hiding from me? “……” Chae Yoo-jeong, who had been glaring at me with his lips quivering and not being able to answer, turned around first. "I'm disappointed, hyung." “Yoo-jeong- ah .” The view of the fancy restaurant was engulfed in pitch-black darkness. In it, Chae Yoo-jeong's back faded away. "Wait!" Even though I desperately called out to him, Chae Yoo-jeong didn't even look back and only kept moving further away. “Yoo-jeong- ah !” My screams echoed hollowly through the empty darkness. *** I forced my eyebrows, which were furrowed, to straighten and smiled at Chae Yoo-jeong. Chae Yoo-jeong, wearing a coat, looked back at me before putting on his shoes. "...Are you really okay, hyung?" " Unn ." “I took some painkillers and I feel much better than before. So don't worry and go.” Even though my hand felt as if it was getting pounded by a hammer, I didn't want to tell Chae Yoo-jeong who was already ready to leave. Still, he seemed hesitant and couldn't bring himself to leave. The man who had been hesitating while looking at me asked in a sullen voice. “Should I just not go?” Yes , I barely managed to swallow the answer that almost came out. “You don’t have to do that. It’s really okay. I can drive. Should I take you there?” "It’s fine." I tried to suggest it again with a foolish desire that I couldn't let go of until the end, but I was immediately rejected. “Hyung, you’re not feeling well, so stay home and rest. I’ll be back soon.” “Uh, Unn .” “You took your medicine, so don’t push yourself and sleep more, hyung.” Chae Yoo-jeong opened the front door and smiled brightly. “I’ll be back.” Chae Yoo-jung, who bid me goodbye with a pretty face, went out. With a thud, the front door closed, and I was left alone in the quiet house. I stared at the empty front door for a moment before walking slowly to the living room. "ha……" I sat on the sofa and rested my head on my forehead. I was tired because I hadn't slept well, but I couldn't fall asleep again because of my headache. “This is ridiculous, really.” When I recalled the dream I had last night, I couldn't help but laugh. I'm not a kid who's in love for the first time, so what kind of dream would I have? Even in the midst of the absurdity and shock, I couldn't forget the cold eyes of Chae Yoo-jeong that I saw in my dream. 'I don't think the real Chae Yoo-jeong would react like that even if I chased him and got caught……’ But wouldn't you feel a little creeped out or disgusted? Or maybe you'd be disappointed in me like in the dream. The fact that I had secretly followed him all the way there is the ultimate proof that I don't trust Chae Yoo-jeong. Of course… I know that Chae Yoo-jeong is not the kind of person who would be swayed or cheat on me with another woman. This was purely a matter of jealousy. That's why I hoped even more that Chae Yoo-jeong wouldn't know that I was in this state. I didn't want to upset him, who was taking a long vacation and resting, because of something that would pass quietly without a problem if I just controlled my feelings. 'This is driving me crazy.' I ran my hand through my hair and rested the back of my head against the back of the sofa. Perhaps because I was so upset, my headache just wouldn't go away. I wonder if maybe I was subconsciously sending myself a warning. To stay calm and not mess up. To respect the privacy of my beloved. I opened my eyes, which had been tightly shut reflexively due to the throbbing pain. I felt like my thoughts were somewhat sorted out. I've been in relationships many times, but this is the first time something like this has happened to me. In the past, I didn't really care about who my girlfriend met, and I wasn't even interested, let alone jealous. Of course, since we were dating, I worried when she met a guy late at night or went out drinking and lost contact. If that happened too many times, we just broke up. If Chae Yoo-jeong had done that…… “……” Even the thought of it makes me sick to my stomach and overwhelms me. Let's give up on it. I got up from my seat with a wry smile. I popped another painkiller into my mouth in the kitchen and headed to the computer room. Chae Yoo-jeong told me to eat something before he left, but I just didn't feel like eating anything. Chae Yoo-jeong will be here in four or five hours, so I'll just have to kill some time until then. As soon as I logged into Zenoris, the guild chat came up along with a lively BGM. [Guild] Bright Clouds: Hi hi hi [Guild] Drink some water: I'm sleepy hi [Guild] Let's do this: Oh, I'm sleepy, hi hi~ [Guild] I'm Sleepy: Hi [Guild] TheHunter: Hi hi hi [Guild] Harn: Huh? Sleepy- nim  is here [Guild] Harn: You said you couldn't come today because you were busy. Yeah, I thought I wouldn't have time to turn on the game today because I would be busy enjoying a happy date with Chae Yoo-jeong. I tapped the keyboard with a feeling of emptiness. [Guild] I'm Sleepy: ㅋㅋ.. [Guild] I'm Sleepy: it just happened so  [Guild] Harn: ??? [Guild] Drink some water: Hmm? ㅋ [Guild] This is Dorahee: Did you get cheated on by your lover? ㅎㅎ [Guild] The guy who hunted: Gasp [Guild] Starick: Oh~ Sleepy- nim ~ [Guild] Starick: Didn't you say you were going on a date today? [Guild] Harn: omg omg [Guild] Bright Clouds: Gasp , is it really what happened?? [Guild] Mocha Bread: What?? What kind of conversation is that?? “…….” As the chat window became noisy, even guild members who were doing other things started hanging around. I furrowed my brows. I never thought that something I had bragged about without thinking would come back to me like this. [Guild] I'm Sleepy: I'm a little late for my appointment [Guild] I'm Sleepy: I'll go later^^ [Guild] Bright Clouds: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] Drink some water: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] CrazyAboutHunting: (Gritting teeth) I'll go later… [Guild] Steric: ㅎㅎㅋㅋㅋㅋ [Guild] ParkSeungjin99: Why are you teasing Sleepy-nim ㅠㅠㅠ [Guild] Manaolingnam: Right, anyone can get dumped in life - Woo-woo-woo~~ [Guild] I'mSleepy: I didn't get dumped fk More laughing messages flooded the chat after my reply. Seriously, I've been gaming with these guys for years, but they always get on my nerves at times like this. [Guild] Bright Clouds: Hey Sleepy- nim [Guild] Bright Clouds: Yoo Chae- nim  isn't here today, huh? [Guild] Bright Clouds: You two have been logging in together all week. It's been quite a while since Chae Yoo-jeong returned to the Early Evening guild. Of course, not as the guild leader or vice-leader, but as a regular guild member. *** HM: I think YC would have been happy if you secretly stalked him. 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The pale amber colored eyes had an enchanting light that was somehow darker than usual. “Do you have your school uniform anymore?” “I passed it on to my children at the orphanage.” “What a pity…….” Hyeon Gyu-ha looked at the photo again with eyes that were truly pitiful, not just in words. “You’re so cute……. It's strange, why is it so cute? It's just an old picture of him wearing a school uniform……. Just imagining Master- nim  in his teens makes me feel like I'm going to die from the cuteness……. It feels like I'd hear a 'ppojak ppojak' sound every time he walks, and it feels like I'd smell a milk scent behind him every time he scurries around, just…….” “No, I was just a disobedient high school student in puberty...” In Yoo-shin gradually became embarrassed by the ecstatic muttering, and Park Seung-gi pretended not to hear this excessive praise. “How cute is that… You’re cuter than me.” However, Park Seung-gi, who had pretended not to hear, eventually reacted to these words. “So Hunter-nim, do you think you’re cuter than the 22-year-old Yoo-shin?” "yes." In Yoo-shin, who had been embarrassed to death by the increasingly brain-deadly remark, came to his senses a little at those words. Hyeon Gyu-ha is cute because……It’s true. Hyeon Gyu opened his eyes from the photo with eyes dripping with longing. If others saw him, they would think the photo was being snatched away. “Don’t you have any pictures of yourself when you were younger?” “We were able to buy cell phones when we were in middle school. The monks have the pictures we took before then. They must be busy, so it’s a bit difficult to just contact them and ask them to send us the pictures.” Park Seung-gi scratched his head. As he said, it had been quite some time since he had visited the monks of Dalgasa. The last time was the incident when he started dating Hyeon Gyu-ha… Although he fiddled with the spoon of gelato that was served as dessert and thought about it, In Yoo-shin was unable to bring himself to say to him, "Let's go to the orphanage together and greet the monks." And Park Seung-gi looked at the two and thought something was strange. 'They're dating, but it strangely feels so plain.' Although Hyeon Gyu-ha would sometimes flirt with him as if he was breathing, and even had light skinship, there was a strange sense of distance. 'Something like a 'Pavabak!' or a dazzling look in your eyes! Or something like that, isn't it? Hunter Hyeon definitely has something like that.' Park Seung-gi, who was trying to sort out his feelings that were not being properly sorted out, realized the source of his subtle sense of discomfort. It was In Yoo-shin. He would often accept Hyeon Gyu-ha’s nonsense, and although he was embarrassed by being involved with him, he didn’t seem to hate it either, but there was an unclear sense of distance. It was an unclear sense of distance that, unless you were a friend who had been with him for a long time, you wouldn’t notice, but it definitely existed. 'Could it be that Yoo-shin is holding back since his childhood friend is here?' Since it's his first relationship as a lifelong virgin ('mosol'), he will probably be clumsy too. In addition, In Yoo-shin...  Park Seung-gi suppressed a low groan as he recalled the first time he saw In Yoo-shin 14 years ago. Abandoned by his biological parents, his adoptive parents had an accident trying to save him, and he was even abandoned twice in a row. He had to wait a long time to open his heart. When I didn't know the situation, I would even get angry and fight, saying, 'Are you ignoring us even though you're an orphan just like us?' That was the reason why I didn't bring a picture of him when he was younger. I thought that In Yoo-shin had to show the face of the child who was completely isolated in the gloomy world with the door tightly shut. Since In Yoo-shin has a hard time getting close to people, wouldn’t their love progress at a similar pace? Park Seung-gi looked at the vague distance between the two people sitting across from each other and thought it would be nice if Hyeon Gyu-ha would wait slowly, matching his friend’s pace. Since they had some time left before lunch time, they stopped by a cafe next door. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had obtained the school uniform, seemed very excited, like a hunter who had obtained a bound artifact in a dungeon. It seemed like he could get a bonus. Park Seung-gi rubbed his palms and attempted to make a deal. "Hehehe, Hunter- nim ." "You're Yoo-shin- ssi 's friend, so how long are you going to keep using honorifics? Just comfortably call me 'hyung'." It was clear he was excited. Seeing how his attitude, which had naturally accepted the honorific 'Hunter-nim' until now, had become more lenient. “Oh my, even Yoo-shin can’t speak comfortably yet, so how can I……! I’ll call you hyung.” “Now that it’s come to this, how about we take a step forward, honey?” Honey. At that one word, In Yoo-shin was startled as if he had been struck by lightning, and Park Seung-gi tilted his head. “Wouldn't going from 'Master' to 'Lover' in some ways be a step backward?” "………………That's true too. I'll cancel that, Master- nim ." While In Yoo-shin was wondering what would be less embarrassing to hear in front of others, Park Seung-gi slyly asked for a bonus. “Is there anything you remember from the dungeons you’ve cleared before? If so, then, like you mentioned last time, a world with a lot of influence from gods or religions.” “Um………What is there?” Instead of rejecting him outright, the excited Hyeon Gyu-ha started talking. “There’s a dungeon that I cleared last year or the year before.” “Ah, can I record it?” “Even if you tell him not to, Park Seung-gi- ssi  is the kind of person who would secretly record something.” "Hehehe, I got caught." The second person pronoun was also upgraded to Park Seung-gi-ssi on that side. Honestly, I thought you didn't even know his name. Anyway, after getting permission, Park Seung-gi turned on the recording app and Hyeon Gyu-ha's voice slowly continued. The true believer of metaphor listened while sipping his yogurt smoothie. “It was a myth, no more, no less. It’s a famous story, so you probably know it: the Judgement of Paris. From the time Paris was abandoned by the oracle to the time he chose the golden apple from among the three gods.” “Oh, and the scene where you give the apple to Aphrodite? Many painters in the past painted that scene, but you probably never imagined you’d see it in a dungeon, right?” “No. It just ends with Paris offering the apple to ‘someone.’ We don’t know which god the golden apple was given to in that world.” It was said that this could have been a world in which the Trojan War had never broken out, or in which Troy, not Greece, had won the war. In Yoo-shin, who had been absentmindedly continuing his imagination, swallowed a sigh. Just imagining it was interesting, but it must have been inevitable that Hyeon So-ra, who had personally witnessed and experienced countless worlds, would be fascinated. That would not be a reason to abandon a child, but In Yoo-shin had seen many parents abandon their children at the orphanage for even more trivial reasons. Park Seung-gi, who had no idea what he was thinking, looked very interested. “What about the boss monster?” “I forgot about the tinnitus, but I heard there was a golden apple.” "An apple? How can an apple become a monster………………?" Hyeon Gyu-ha counted his fingers one by one. “It was shiny, small, fast, and there were a lot of them.” According to his explanation, there were countless apples that were as shiny as gold and flew quickly across the sky. The goal was to find the real ones within the time limit while hunting the boss monster. In a situation where it was so bright that you couldn't see ahead, you had to avoid the fake ones that would explode if you touched them. Hyeon Gyu-ha shrugged his shoulders without showing any sign of bragging. "Because it was me, I just closed my eyes and caught them all. If it were other hunters, it would have been hard." “It’s a bit of a shabby dungeon.” “Paris was a poor fighter on the battlefield.” In Yoo-shin, who had been listening quietly, suddenly became worried and asked. “In that dungeon, the hidden boss was one of the three gods? That, Divine deity.” I was worried that he might have suffered serious injuries like when he hunted Divine Deity Atabeyra, but fortunately, he shook his head. “I closed the dungeon without a hidden boss. And even if a god is a hypocrite, he doesn’t easily manifest as a hidden boss. Even if a hidden boss appeared, wouldn’t it have been Paris himself? If the first phase was Paris the shepherd and the second phase was Paris the prince, it would have been fun to hunt.” “It’s an incredibly rare case for Divine Deity to appear as a hidden boss……. Seeing you, who doesn’t know much about this, bringing it up, could it be……?” Park Seung-gi asked with an expression that seemed like his heart was going to burst, and In Yoo-shin nodded, but unfortunately, lunch time was over. After sending Park Seung-gi away, who was about to grab his trouser leg and tell him to talk to him again, the two slowly returned to the building. "If Seung-gi asks me to tell you, I'll tell you everything except that the crytal stone has changed." “You don’t have to ask for my permission. Whether you talk about it in interviews or publish a book, do whatever you want, Yoo-shin- ssi .” “If I publish a book, do I have to share the royalties?” “It feels good to be bound by a community of shared destiny.” Since it was a restaurant near the office building, he came out without a bike. While walking side by side, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was exchanging small talk as usual, suddenly reached out to him. *** HM: It looks like IYS is about to become an biography author by the end of this novel ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M, eteryl If you wanna become a translator, editor or proofreader, please use the discord link given below and follow the instructions in the recruit channel. We made a discord server! please join us!