"Huhu, did you have a good ti?"
Shin Se-hee smiled slyly.
"Yeah, sure."
"Then, are you ready to have so fun with now?"
"Yeah, of course."
I nodded, accepting her words.
But in truth, I was thinking sothing else.
I had already had a blast with Lee Yoo-ri and had a thrilling ti swimming and betting with Kang Do-hee.
Of course, our usual training regin kept us in good shape, so it wasn’t like my energy was depleted or anything, but...
I felt like I needed a ntal break.
’Hmm, but I shouldn’t discriminate. It’s important to treat everyone fairly.’
In the ga, showing favoritism to certain party mbers and intentionally excluding others could lead to disharmony and a significant drop in performance, with skill misses increasing exponentially.
That’s why it was crucial to maintain a certain level of fairness and care for all party mbers in Velvets.
And this was reality, not a ga.
’And Shin Se-hee is quite sensitive to those kinds of emotions.’
"Then, shall we go?"
I rearranged my expression to hide my thoughts and spoke to Shin Se-hee.
"Huhuhu, just kidding. Jin Yuha."
"Huh?"
"Well, I do want to spend ti with you in the sea, but... I actually have sothing else I want to do."
"...What is it?"
"Aren’t you hungry? Let’s eat together."
Rumble─
As soon as she ntioned food, my stomach rumbled in agreent.
’Ah, now that I think about it, it’s way past lunchti.’
Although we had snacked on various treats during the drive here, after two consecutive water activities, it felt like everything had been digested.
Once I beca aware of my hunger, it seed like my appetite had been unleashed with a vengeance.
"Are you sure it’s okay?"
"Yes, I really want to spend ti with you here by the sea, eating together."
Shin Se-hee smiled brightly.
"Then, shall we go?"
"Hmm, well, if that’s what you want..."
I followed behind Shin Se-hee, pretending to be persuaded.
.
.
.
"...This place."
I arrived at a secluded beach with Shin Se-hee.
There, a huge glass box, about the size of a shipping container, sat alone.
The structure was unusual, a solid glass building in this remote location, and it wasn’t a place that had appeared in the ga.
I examined the building curiously, intrigued by its unexpected presence.
Shin Se-hee grabbed the handle of the glass box and opened the door.
"Shall we go in?"
"...Wow."
The inside of the box was even more dazzling.
Unlike the outside, the interior was transparent, and the ceiling was open, allowing sunlight to stream in.
Below were a parasol, a water bed, and a sophisticated wooden table.
The pièce de résistance was the array of dishes on the table.
They were freshly made, with white steam still rising, and next to them were chilled drinks with beads of condensation.
"...Is this place rented out entirely?"
"Hmm, yes, you could say that. Now, let’s eat. You’re hungry, aren’t you?"
"Uh, uh..."
I sat down at the table with a bewildered expression and started eating.
’...’
Clink. Clink.
I busily moved my fork and knife, devouring the food.
Mumble mumble.
"H-How is it? Does it suit your taste?"
Shin Se-hee, who had been nibbling at her food in front of , asked hesitantly.
"...It’s delicious."
It wasn’t just flattery. The dishes were genuinely tasty.
They were visually appealing, with obvious attention to decoration.
Usually, I wouldn’t be impressed by such stereotypical, pretty dishes, but these dishes seed to have been made with my taste in mind.
They were experintal yet harmonious in flavor.
Haa─
As soon as I said it tasted good, Shin Se-hee let out a long sigh, placing her hand on her chest.
In an instant, my eyes narrowed.
"Shin Se-hee, your hand..."
There were band-aids on her fingers.
She quickly hid her hand behind her back, startled by my question.
What did that an?
"...Did you do this?"
I asked her, surprised.
’Did she make these dishes herself? And at such a high level? But more importantly, Shin Se-hee hates getting her hands dirty and cooking herself...’
"...Th, that..."
"Really?"
"Umm, I didn’t make it directly. I just helped a little, and with the help of a professional chef..."
Shin Se-hee lowered her head shyly as she spoke.
The fact that she had made these dishes to suit my taste, going so far as to put band-aids on her fingers, touched my heart.
"Uh, thank you. I an, I’m really thankful, but..."
"Hmm? Is there sothing you don’t like about the food?"
"No, no, that’s not it. It’s really delicious. It’s tailored to my taste."
"Then?"
Shin Se-hee looked tense.
"...You don’t want anything in return, do you? This is for , not for you. It feels a little unfair that I’m the only one receiving sothing when we’re spending ti together like this..."
"Haa, I’m relieved. So, the food isn’t disappointing."
"Of course. Today’s food... It’s the best food I’ve ever eaten made by soone else."
I nodded seriously.
"Huhuhu, Jin Yuha."
"Huh?"
"You just gave it to ."
"...What?"
"You saying that my cooking is the best. That’s the biggest reward for ."
’She really leaves speechless...’
I looked at Shin Se-hee, who was smiling purely and sincerely, without a trace of shadow.
Of all the Utopia party mbers, Shin Se-hee’s image has probably changed the most.
Or perhaps, she hadn’t changed at all from the beginning.
In the ga, she was always an absolute ally to those on her side.
Maybe, Shin Se-hee was just desperately trying to survive in a suffocating family environnt, and outside of that shadow, she was always this bright and cheerful girl.
Perhaps the actions she showed in the ga were still clouding my vision, even now.
’It doesn’t feel right for to be the only one receiving sothing.’
"Shin Se-hee."
"Yes?"
"Is that really it?"
"...Uh, well..."
Shin Se-hee looked around, biting her lip as she tried to co up with sothing.
’She didn’t think about that part, did she?’
"I’m full now, and we still have quite a bit of ti left. What’s next? Other than just lying down and resting, I an."
"..."
Shin Se-hee furrowed her brows, deep in thought.
’Alcohol and massages are what she usually likes, but alcohol is for when she’s stressed out... So, a massage should do the trick.’
Shin Se-hee, true to her lady-like character, regularly received spa treatnts.
While the touch of the top-tier estheticians she usually visited couldn’t be compared to mine, I had also gained a deep understanding of muscles through my grappling training.
I knew which muscles were usually tight and which areas were prone to knots.
’She’s a valuable party mber who works tirelessly behind the scenes. I can at least give her a massage.’
And if I infused a little mana into it, I could easily relieve any knotted muscles.
"Uh, Jin Yuha, I’m so sorry. After the al, I haven’t really thought about what to do next... Just lying here and relaxing is all I can think of..."
"So, can I do what I want?"
"What do you want to do, Jin Yuha?"
"Yeah."
"Of course! Anything, please!"
"Did you just say anything?"
I smiled slyly, asking her to confirm.
Despite sensing sothing amiss, she didn’t back down from her words.
"Then, lie down over there."
"...Huh?"
"On that water bed."
.
.
.
’What, what? You want to lie down on the bed?’
Shin Se-hee was taken aback by Jin Yuha’s sudden suggestion.
"? That water bed is for you to rest..."
"Hurry up."
At Jin Yuha’s urging, Shin Se-hee reluctantly got up from her seat and lay down on the water bed, facing the sky.
’...What do you want to do now that I’m lying down here?’
"Like that, how can I..."
"Then, turn over."
Jin Yuha’s intentions were unclear, but she obeyed his command and turned over.
Mmm─
The cold feel of the water bed touched her chin.
Chop─ Chop─
Then, a strange sound, like two palms eting, echoed from behind.
Gulping, she wondered, ’What is this?’
Her thoughts were taking an increasingly risqué turn. Surely not...
"Shin Se-hee, why don’t you loosen your chest strap a bit?"
"...The chest strap?"
"Yeah, it’s a bit awkward for to touch it."
’...Hmm, is this for real?’
Shin Se-hee’s pupils wandered aimlessly.
Her heart pounded wildly.
But at the sa ti, her hands honestly reached back and undid the chest strap.
Why did she feel so embarrassed just from undoing her chest strap?
It felt like she was exposing herself naked in front of Jin Yuha.
Then, she felt a heavy weight on her back.
Jin Yuha, sitting on her back.
The unfamiliar sensation made Shin Se-hee scream internally.
’Heek!?’
What was this situation?
She was enamored with Jin Yuha, but was it supposed to progress this fast?
Shin Se-hee had prepared this glass chamber for him the day before, and today, she had called in professional chefs to prepare a al tailored to his taste, starting two hours in advance.
She had intended to fill the space with a unique kind of healing when others might have drained his energy.
Honestly, she was satisfied just hearing him say that the food she had prepared was the best he had ever tasted.
Clearly, that was the case.
’Did I put sothing in the food?’
She was so confused that she even began to suspect herself of scheming without realizing it.
Slap!
Then, a wet hand touched her shoulder.
Goosebumps ran down her spine.
And.
Squeeze─!
"Haaang━♥"
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