chapter 28
<Episode 28> Date 1
next day.
There was nothing different than usual. I woke up to the sunlight coming in from the window, woke up to the sound of Si-eun cooking, and ate the lunch that Si-eun had prepared.
Even during the meal, there was no talk about the afternoon schedule. We’re just talking nonsense, as always.
After eating, I was waiting with a nervous mind, so the appointment time came quickly.
When I put on my outdoor clothes and left the room, Si-eun was standing there waiting for me.
Dressed in a black blouse and pleated skirt. The brooch that adorned the chest was characteristic.
If you look at them one by one, there is nothing particularly special. When Si-eun wears it, it even feels luxurious.
Besides, seeing the curves that were clearly visible even over the black clothes, I was mesmerized without realizing it. Si-eun’s looks are so beautiful. I reaffirmed the fact that there was nothing to be said.
“What do you think?”
Si-eun asked if she felt my gaze with an expressionless face.
For a moment, I wanted to answer that I was pretty, but I felt ashamed, not like me.
“Um, you look like an adult.”
Unsatisfied with the answer, Si-eun raised an eyebrow.
“I’m not like an adult, I’m already an adult.”
Put your hands on your waist and spread your chest out. okay. That part seems to be the most grown-up.
“is it?”
“If you are in your third year of college, you are an adult. You are old enough to drink.”
“You shouldn’t drink… … .”
Well, even if you can’t drink, being an adult doesn’t change. After graduating from teenagers, it would be right to view them as adults.
He snorted and walked towards the front door. A disgruntled aura emanated from the back of his back, but he decided to ignore it.
Walking around the school is risky.
There are places to play, eat and drink around. If you walk around this area with Si-eun, I guarantee you will come across three students from our school within 10 minutes.
So we were traveling by taxi to a few subway stops. The destination was a department store located within a certain station.
“There… … want to go?”
When I told him about the destination, Si-eun made a somewhat embarrassed expression.
“why? no?”
“No, that’s… … .”
Si-eun hesitated without continuing, and then said, “Well, okay.” and closed his mouth. I don’t know what I was trying to say, but I’m sure it’ll be okay.
“But if you’re going there, why not take the subway?”
“It’s not a big deal if you know someone at the station.”
“You don’t know anyone.”
“Someone you know.”
Si-eun closed her mouth as if in agreement with my words.
Well, actually, there were so many people on the subway, I just didn’t want to go.
For that reason, I took a taxi, but the department store I arrived at was full of people. Everywhere I looked, I could see only a human head. It’s already getting dizzy.
“There are a lot of people.”
“It’s the weekend. Besides, since it is a department store that is located next to the station, there must be a lot of floating people.”
That’s right. You’d better get used to the crowds today.
After hardening my heart, I took a step. Considering Si-eun’s stride, she kept her speed lower than usual.
Soon after, Si-eun came to the side and walked with her feet.
After taking a few steps, a party from behind passed me and Si-eun.
Because there were so many people, even if the distance was widened a little, people seemed to pass through the gap. When I looked around the car to confirm, it seemed that there were many cases in which the party actually walked together.
It’d be nice if we got closer too.
When I grabbed Si-eun’s arm, I felt her body tremble. In that state, pull lightly to narrow the distance.
“It’s annoying when we fall apart. Let’s stick together a little more.”
“… … Okay.”
As a result, we became close enough to touch shoulder to shoulder.
Perhaps it was thanks to his close relationship with Si-eun, the scent was wafting out. Did you wear perfume today?
“therefore? Where are you going?”
Raise your voice so you don’t get lost in the noise around you.
“To watch a movie.”
“movie?”
“Because this department store also has a movie theater. First, I’m going to the cinema. If there is something you want to see while you go, you can see it.”
“okay.”
Upon hearing my plan, Si-eun nodded. As the hair fluttered, it smelled good again.
Take the escalator up to the cinema. It was repeated several times to change from escalator to escalator and then to the next escalator.
Meanwhile, Si-eun pulled my sleeve tight.
“what’s the matter?”
“there.”
Si-eun was pointing to a store on the floor that is now going up.
“Hey, I want to go.”
“okay? okay.”
After quietly answering, I got off the escalator. As Si-eun walked towards the store she was pointing to, Si-eun followed her as well.
The place Si-eun pointed to was none other than a kitchenware store.
Is it the bowls that are mainly sold in this shop? Vessels with various patterns and various functions adorned the entire wall.
I think a bowl should only contain dishes, but the cook may have a different opinion.
When I looked at it, it didn’t seem like it was sold anywhere like Daiso. It’s probably an expensive brand that only exists here.
I asked Si-eun, who was moving around and looking at the dishes.
“Don’t you usually look at clothes or necklaces like this?”
“There is no need to spend money to buy a necklace. You can buy clothes whenever you want. But the cookware will be used at home. Shouldn’t I be watching with you?”
is it.
Seriously, Si-eun is much better at choosing clothes than I do. There would be no reason to look at clothes while you were with me.
Of course, considering that, Si-eun is also excellent at choosing dishes. Well, since it is something we will use at home, the final decision maker may be needed.
After a while, Si-eun pointed to a certain bowl and said.
“How about this?”
“Well. It looks like a bowl.”
“What are your feelings?”
“If it’s your dish, it will be delicious no matter what bowl you put it in.”
“Speak well… … .”
Si-eun chuckled and laughed.
In the end, even 1% did not help in choosing a bowl, but his expression did not look bad.
I went a little further inside, and there were several kinds of apron hanging on one side.
Not only that, but also small objects such as spatulas and ladles.
What the hell is this place selling? There are spatula and ladle in the bowl, and they even sell aprons. What kind of kitchen is the store that collects all the items used in the kitchen?
Lost in such useless thoughts, I suddenly looked around. Then I saw Si-eun shooting her eyes somewhere.
I followed my gaze and there was a hanger with a few aprons on it.
Si-eun often wears an apron when cooking. I don’t think it’s bothersome if I don’t have to worry about splashing, but I usually wear an apron.
Si-eun is the one who takes care of our meals. It was natural to wear an apron a lot.
“You want to buy an apron?”
Si-eun shook her head at my question.
“no. I just saw it.”
“Well, if you want to buy one, I can buy you one as a gift.”
“done. And if you have the money to buy an apron, I have it too.”
While saying that, Si-eun gave her eyes to the apron with a glance. Are you concerned? Don’t pretend it’s not for nothing and be honest.
Can not help it. I have no choice but to go
“Um, I wonder what it would be like if you wore a different apron.”
“What?”
“Why don’t you try it once?”
At my words, Si-eun looked worried for a moment.
“… … okay.”
He immediately reached for the hanger.
The apron hung on the hanger has a few solid plain patterns. And one strawberry pattern and one floral pattern.
There were a lot of different designs except for the apron worn to prevent food from splashing. Is there some kind of fashion even though it’s only worn at home?
Si-eun, who continued to ponder while listening to this and that, immediately grabbed two aprons and walked up to me.
One is strawberry. One is floral. The plain solid apron didn’t seem to have been chosen by Si-eun.
“Which one looks better?”
“Well. I don’t think you should follow my eyes when it comes to choosing clothes.”
“What… … .”
Si-eun, who was blurry at the end of her words, turned her head and continued the story.
“… … You’re the only one who sees me wearing my apron.”
“Hmm. Well, it is not.”
It was. If you need an opinion from someone other than yourself, I will be the second.
Then let’s pick just one.
“this.”
“okay.”
When he pointed to the floral apron and said, Si-eun hung up the apron that had fallen off and came back. In the end, it seemed that I had decided to buy the apron I had chosen.
As I followed Si-eun to the counter, the cashier who was guarding the counter greeted me with a smile.
“I’ll help you with the calculations.”
Then add one word.
“Are you newlyweds?”
“Oh, no.”
As he spread his palms out in denial, the clerk narrowed his eyes and made a bewildered expression.
Si-eun offered money to such a clerk.
“He just… … He’s the guy next door.”
“Ahaha. Is that so?”
I wonder if there is anything to do with the people next door looking at the dishes and choosing an apron. Fortunately, the clerk didn’t ask. thank you
On the way out of the apron, I asked Si-eun, who was holding an envelope tightly to her chest.
“Do you like it?”
“yes. It looks fine.”
Si-eun smiled and answered.
“I’m glad. It’s a big deal if you don’t like it.”
“It’s not that, because you chose… … .”
Having said that, Si-eun stopped her lips with her fingers.
Because I chose… … Was it intentional to even beat me if I bought it and didn’t like it?
If that’s the case, then you were lucky.
It’s been a while since I’ve spent time choosing an apron. I’m not sure what movie to watch, but usually the running time will be around two hours. you should move quickly
“Then shall we go?”
When I said that, Si-eun nodded with her head bowed and came to my side.