Chapter 3

Two days passed, and the piano teacher was coming today.

After continuously playing the piano for two days, I can now play the first song I learned without any mistakes using both hands.

While playing, my mom and dad were going overboard calling me a piano prodigy, which was driving me crazy, but when I finished the piece, it felt pretty satisfying.

Somehow, I feel like I’m learning faster than other 5-year-olds.

‘Guess having an adult mind means I can’t afford to be slow.’

Before the teacher arrived, I finished my morning routine and was practicing the piano when I realized she must have arrived.

It was mom calling me from the door.

“Dohee, the teacher’s here. Come out and greet her?”

“Yeah, I’ll come out.”

When I stepped out, there she was by the entrance,

“Wow, she’s amazing…”

Today, the teacher is wearing a tight-knit sweater.

A perfect winter outfit…

Not just for winter… but it also fits perfectly on her chest…

Even in a t-shirt, her impressive bosom stands out, but with this sweater, it’s about to explode!

As she waves at me and greets me,

“Just waving makes those assets bounce more than they should!”

Whoa.

I don’t know why these breasts are driving me insane.

I need to tell her to start playing already.

If I don’t, I might just end up hugging those breasts.

“Teacher! I’ve already finished all the practice sheets you gave me. Let’s play the piano quickly!”

“Splendid, you’ve done your homework? Good girl.”

“Yes, let’s hurry!”

“You’ve been practicing nonstop, huh? Dohee must really love the piano. Let’s check your homework and start playing?”

“That’s right. She’s been playing so much for two days; she probably really loves it. We should look into getting her a better piano soon.”

“Dear, really? Then, Dohee, shall we go to your room and check your homework?”

She doesn’t even need to hold my hand as we walk to the room. Her hands are lovely too, haha…

I showed her the book I pulled out from the shelf.

“Here you go.”

“My goodness, you’ve completed all the homework?”

While checking it, the teacher seemed surprised.

“What? Dohee, not only did you finish the homework, but you’ve completed everything from start to finish?”

“Yes, while solving, I had some extra time, so I finished everything.”

“Still, that wasn’t easy. Dohee is incredibly smart.”

“Yes, yes, let’s hurry and play the piano!”

“Boobs, hurry, boobs!!”

The teacher smiles at me, who keeps pestering to play.

“Alright, alright, let’s sit in front of the piano.”

Then she picks me up, sits down in front of the piano, and places me on her lap.

My heart, which was pounding uncontrollably thinking about her chest, calmed down instantly once I leaned against it.

“Mom’s comfort can’t compare to this…”

“Okay, Dohee, shall we try playing now?”

“Hmm… Just a moment…”

“Sure, sure. You’re nervous because you want to show the teacher what you’ve practiced for two days. Don’t be shy. Let me know when you’re ready?”

She probably thinks I’m nervous about showing her…

But it’s your… your… indescribable heaven that’s making me act this way.

“Phew… Now I’m ready. Let’s play.”

The teacher looks genuinely surprised at my performance.

“Wow, our Dohee might really be a prodigy? Are you five?”

Beginner sheet music should at least reach this level after two days of practice.

“Yes, now teach me another song.”

“Alright, alright, then let’s try this one?”

This piece is slightly more challenging than the first one.

“Okay, let’s start with your right hand today?”

“Yes.”

Now that I’m used to the piano, playing with my dominant right hand feels natural.

“Our Dohee is doing wonderfully. Shall we try with your left hand?”

However, playing with my left hand on an unfamiliar piece still confuses me a bit.

“It’s okay. The reason it feels tangled is that your finger numbers are crossed. Try using your index finger here?”

Practicing together with the teacher made playing with my left hand mistake-free in no time.

“Now, let’s try playing with both hands together?”

By the end of the lesson, I successfully played the new piece with both hands without any errors.

On the first day, I couldn’t even complete a single song within the lesson time, and my solo handplay wasn’t smooth. But practicing for two days has paid off.

“Dohee, you’re doing too well. If we keep this up, you’ll become a pianist in no time!”

While saying this, the teacher hugs me tightly. Is she hugging me with her arms or her chest? I can’t tell.

“Extreme… bliss…”

After the lesson, the teacher handed me new sheet music before leaving, instructing me to choose a song to practice until the next lesson.

“Dohee, these pieces are a bit more challenging than the ones you played today. Choose the sheet music you like and give it a try. Dohee tends to make mistakes because you don’t pay attention to the finger numbers. Mark them on the sheet music, and your skills will improve quickly.”

“Yes, Teacher, I’ll do that.”

And I can’t hold it in anymore…

“Teacher, I’ll work hard, but could you please hug me one more time?”

“Aww, how cute. Come here.”

Burying my face in the teacher’s chest fills me with an indescribable feeling.

“I’m so happy…”

“Mom, our lesson is over~”

“Goodness, time flies. Teacher, how well does Dohee perform?”

“Yes, she performs exceptionally well. This isn’t flattery; Dohee truly seems talented. She learns twice as fast as kids her age.”

“Really? I don’t know who our daughter takes after. Haha”

“Maybe she takes after you, Mother, with such beauty and talent~”

“Haha, nonsense~ Teacher, you’re the one who’s beautiful and plays the piano so well.”

The teacher’s social skills will surely ensure she won’t starve anywhere.

Their jokes continued for a few minutes, leaving me embarrassed.

“So, Mother, if we keep this up, Dohee might compete in contests later.”

“Really?”

“Yes, if Dohee continues, she might tackle Czerny this year.”

“I see, we should get her a better piano soon. Dohee, Mommy will buy you a pretty one.”

“Yup.”

“Haha, then I’ll take my leave. Mother, Dohee, practice the sheet music I gave you today diligently, and I’ll see you in two days?”

“Yes, Teacher, goodbye.”

“Teacher, thank you for your hard work~ Please be careful.”

After seeing the teacher off, mom called me over and hugged me.

“Our princess, do you want to keep playing the piano?”

“Yes, I’ll continue playing the piano and studying as well.”

“Mommy is so happy because of our princess, but if you ever want to stop, please let me know?”

Mom must have been worried that I’m doing too much for my age.

“I understand, don’t worry. I’ll only do what I enjoy.”

“That’s my girl. Mommy will look into pianos.”

“Yup, thank you.”

The topic came up later in the evening when Dad returned from work.

“Brother, Dohee had piano lessons today.”

“Oh, right. Why?”

“Teacher says Dohee clearly has talent. She learns three times faster than kids her age.”

“Oh, really? Our princess is a genius. I need to give her a kiss.”

Blocking Dad’s lips with my hand, I said,

“Eh, I’m a genius. But don’t kiss me, Daddy. Your beard hurts.”

“Sniff, sniff, Dohee blocked my kiss. Sniff. Then, give Daddy a kiss on the cheek.”

“Sigh…”

‘If I don’t, he’ll whine for hours.’

“Psst, fine, here you go.”

Seeing this, Mom smiled fondly and said,

“In any case, we should get her a good piano.”

“Of course, money is no issue. We must provide our daughter with everything she needs.”

“Let’s decide on that. Brother, I’ve thought about it. Maybe we should send Dohee to kindergarten?”

“Kindergarten? Didn’t you say you wanted to stay with her until elementary school? Why suddenly?”

“That was selfish of me… Dohee is five now. It’s time for her to socialize with peers her age.”

“Hmm, Dohee does need to play with other kids. What do you think, Dohee? Do you want to go to kindergarten?”

‘Going to kindergarten surrounded by wild kids sounds worse than Mom’s jokes. No way am I going.’

“I want to stay with Mom.”

“Mommy wants to stay with Dohee too. But now that she’s five, I’m worried she’s only playing alone without friends.”

“I like Mom more. There’s nothing to learn at kindergarten.”

“Hehe, our daughter is such a Mommy’s girl.”

“Daddy…? Do you like me too…?”

“Daddy likes you somewhat.”

“Sniff, sniff, Daddy, please like me more.”

“Sigh, fine, Daddy likes you.”

Just hearing that made him grin foolishly.

“Hehe. Anyway, let’s decide this. How about we try a one-day kindergarten experience?”

Hearing Dad’s suggestion, Mom asked,

“Are there kindergartens that offer one-day experiences?”

“Private schools like English kindergartens might allow it, or there’s the company kindergarten.”

“Alright, then Dohee, let’s try it for just one day.”

Definitely, leaving a five-year-old to play alone would worry parents.

It’s hard to ignore their concerned gazes.

“Sigh, fine, just one day?”

Anyway, I can skip out after one day.

“Haha, Baek-hwi attends an English kindergarten, so I’ll check that out~”

“Alright, let’s do that. Now, let’s eat dinner.”

“Got it~ I’ll prepare it right away. Heehee.”

“Honey, what’s for dinner?”

“Your favorite, pork belly~”

“What? Come here, my wife deserves a big kiss.”

“Ew, stop it.”

“Sigh, I’m going back to my room. Tell me when dinner’s ready!”

We might soon have a younger sibling. A girl or a boy?

Thinking about it in my room, Mom and Dad must have been really worried about me.

If a five-year-old doesn’t bother them and acts too mature, I’d be worried too…

It’ll resolve as I grow older, but for now, there’s nothing I can do.

I should act cuter somehow.

In my past life, losing my parents at a young age made me awkward with family affection.

That’s why expressing love still feels embarrassing now.

Even watching Mom and Dad act cutesy makes my cheeks burn.

Still, I should express myself more.

I don’t want regrets in this life.

I don’t want regrets with my parents either.

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