Chapter 114 – WORN-459 (9)
As the day wore on, it was time for our appointment.
I made a reservation at a nice restaurant nearby and then drove to Ryu In-ah’s house.
She was covering her face with her mask and sunglasses.
Nevertheless, an idol cannot hide his elegant appearance, even if he is an idol.
“Oh, hello, teacher.”
She greeted me awkwardly, perhaps because of yesterday’s incident.
I open the passenger door, and she carefully gets in.
“Thank you for coming to pick me up.”
“Haha. What? By the way, do you like beef? I’ve booked a restaurant nearby. It’s a room, so you won’t have to worry about it.”
Out of consideration for her celebrity status, I got a room that was almost twice the price.
Her expression brightened noticeably, as if she was also worried.
“Wow. Really? I should have prepared for something like this.”
“No, it’s nice for me to eat with a pretty person like In-ah.”
Even when I gave her such insignificant compliments, she was purely happy.
Maybe it’s because I haven’t had any dating experience yet, but I react differently to even small things.
“Ah, teacher. I brought this for you.”
She took out her album and her merchandise from her purse.
As I stared at her, she added in a panic.
“Well, that’s… You said yesterday that you listen to my songs often… I brought you some songs that you might like… Are you… Not that good?”
The longer you speak, the quieter your voice becomes.
Psychedelic Raina has become so small.
She was so cute that it was almost a shame for me to look at her.
I smiled and accepted her gift.
“No way. By the way, did you remember that and take care of it? I’m so touched?”
Her face burns red with embarrassment.
I played the album she gave me on her car audio.
Soon her purple life flowed out subtly.
“Awesome. I like Ina’s voice because it has a clear sound. Should I say it feels like healing? But she also goes well with strong songs, so she’s a heavenly idol.”
She smiles shyly at her successive compliments.
I even hummed her song and sang along to her song.
Ryu In-ah must have been quite moved by that, and her eyes sparkled.
Then she hummed along to her melody.
When she heard it herself, it was like hearing an angel singing.
So she and I headed to the restaurant while listening to the Raina medley.
The whole time we were walking, an intimate air flow swirled between us.
* * *
A fine dining restaurant located in the center of Seoul.
Luxurious food is served under an elegant chandelier.
It looks as beautiful as a work of art when viewed simply as a dish.
The scent and aesthetics were also amazing.
At one time, it was a set meal that was difficult to even taste unless my wife bought it for me.
But now that I am also making a lot of money, this is not that burdensome.
“Wow. The atmosphere is really nice. It feels like something out of a movie.”
“Haha. I guess they actually filmed it. It was a chef drama that came out a few years ago. It must have been set here.”
“… Awesome. But I think it will be very expensive.”
“It’s okay. Just relax and enjoy it. That’s what I’m more thankful for.”
─Sseukseuseu
I cut the steak myself and exchanged it for her plate.
It was just a formal consideration, but she didn’t seem to have much immunity to this.
She smiles and is happy.
“Thank you. I will eat well.”
It was just her and me in her luxurious room.
Outside the window is a gorgeous night view of Seoul.
The atmosphere couldn’t have been better with calm classical music and the added flavor of meat.
She took a piece of meat with her fork, thought about it for a moment, and then gently held it out in front of me.
It’s against table manners, but no one is watching here anyway.
She hesitantly held out her fork.
“Well, take a bite first. I haven’t opened my mouth yet.”
He was very squirmy in the car and started actively seducing me.
I couldn’t help but feel the effort and squeezed her hand.
And she put a piece of steak on her fork.
“Umm. Umm. It’s delicious as expected, right? Ina, please eat it quickly too. It’s going to get cold.”
When I held her hand and acted nonchalantly, she hesitated and was pushed away by her momentum.
I likewise picked up a piece of meat and offered it to her.
“Now, eat it quickly. Ah.”
The mini Ryuin trembles and opens her mouth like that.
As I tenderly put meat into it, her face lit up as if it was about to burst.
I guess I had no idea it would be such a sweet atmosphere.
Afterward, whenever I had a delicious dish, I put a little bit of it on her plate.
She may have disliked it for hygiene reasons, but she took it with a happy expression.
“How are you? Is it okay here?”
“Yes! It’s absolutely delicious! Actually, this is my first time coming to a place like this.”
“Huh? Really? Ina, don’t you still make a lot of money?”
“Well… It’s not that I can’t make money. It’s a bit awkward to come with a member. But it’s not like I had a man to come with me. I just lived a busy life, so I didn’t have time to come.”
“Well, if you want to come again later, please contact me. I know a lot of good restaurants.”
“Hehe. Then I should contact you often. Aren’t I going to get blocked if I keep doing this?”
“No way. It’s really okay, so please feel free to contact me. Except when I’m at work.”
I kept her in line and opened the door to her little by little.
The key is not to reveal my dark intentions.
You should move forward with a relationship purely because she wants it.
Of course, normally, they don’t want to lose the initiative, so they fight, such as bouncing or pretending to be busy.
Unfortunately, our innocent girl doesn’t know that.
When I told them they could just contact me, they happily clapped their hands.
It seemed like he had no intention of hiding his expression.
“Oh, by the way. And I have a question to ask. What should we call ourselves from now on? Would it be better if we continue to call ourselves Sir and Ina?”
Do you want a more friendly title?
But I decided to draw a line between her and maintain the tension between her and her.
If you get too close suddenly, the relationship becomes boring.
“Yes. The current title isn’t that bad. But why? Do you want to call me comfortably?”
When I ask, she rolls her eyes and pretends not to.
“Oh, no. That’s not necessarily the case. I’m just afraid it might be uncomfortable.”
“Haha. What’s there to be uncomfortable about? It’s good if we respect each other. Don’t make mistakes.”
“… I guess so. Haha.”
She lost her appetite.
I trained Ryu In-ah appropriately and moved on to another topic.
“Then, I’d like to ask Ina something. Ina, what is your ideal type?”
“This, this, your ideal type? Is this a man’s ideal type?”
“Yes. That’s my ideal type. I’m curious about what kind of men idols like.”
She purses her lips in embarrassment at my sudden counterattack.
Then she answered with an awkward smile, pretending to be okay.
“Well, I’m kind of similar. A kind and caring man. Don’t we all like people like that?”
“Ah. Who likes guys like that these days. Being handsome is the best.”
I glanced at her and saw her shaking her head violently.
It felt like a signal asking me not to misunderstand him.
“No. Of course, it would be nice if he was good-looking. But rather than that, I think it’s more important to have a good match for those characteristics.”
“Oh. Is that so? That’s surprising. I thought In-ah would have really high eyesight. There must have been a lot of good-looking men around.”
When I answered that, she smiled a little detachedly.
“Maybe that’s why it’s more like that. I guess I should say that I’ve gotten used to it because there are so many good-looking people around me.”
“Haha. Normally I would try to snatch one of them.”
“Well… Honestly, most people are like that. It’s a public fact that people are dating behind idols. But strangely, I’m not that attracted to them. I feel like there’s some loss in doing it now.”
“Really? Ina, is she twenty-three this year?”
“Yes. I’m 23.”
“It’s interesting. Normally, at that age, it’s impossible not to be interested in dating. No, I’m not. Is In-ah mature? Even if she’s interested, she puts up with it. Looking at In-ah, I think she’s really mature for her age.”
“… Ah. It floats too much.”
“No. Human desires are something that cannot be ignored. In particular, the desire for sex is an instinct itself, so the more you consciously suppress it, the more it tends to amplify. Isn’t that why everyone is so addicted to forbidden love?”
Of course, this was also something I said to her.
Because she too was driven by her desire, she even prepared a place to seduce me.
When I praise her for being so patient, I guess she doesn’t know what to do with herself.
Fanning her heated face with her hand, she shook her humility.
“Ha, haha. I’m not sure because I’m a snobbery. I have no dating experience to begin with.”
I pretended to be surprised by her words and asked back.
“Huh? You have no dating experience? No, why on earth? A person as pretty as In-ah.”
“That’s because you’re an idol. Everyone loves you and gives you attention, but you feel sorry.”
“Oh my god. Then, will you continue to be single until you quit being an idol?”
She also smiled her bitter smile at that question.
“So, I’ve been thinking a lot these days. There must be a relationship that only people of this age can have. That and… If one day I suddenly find someone I like… What should I do then? I’m also worried about that.”
I think they’re talking about me.
I said, comforting her appropriately.
“Being an idol is not an easy job. But I think you have to be honest with your emotions. Of course, persevering with your work ethic should be respected, but giving up your precious relationships is so sad.”
“… Is that so?”
She continued her meal quietly for a while, probably thinking deeply about something.
Then she suddenly asked again.
“Anyway, teacher, what is your ideal type? Are you dating anyone right now?”
Ryu In-ah’s eyes sparkle with anticipation as she asks that question.
Should I lie?
Should I tell you the truth?
The worry was only momentary.
As always, I wanted a sincere relationship even if it was promiscuous.
