Chapter 150

“Ayu.”

“I don’t know.”

Before I knew it, it was the weekend.

I was sitting in a café with Ayu.

Ayu, who was still sulking, wouldn’t even look at me no matter how much I called her.

After watching her for a while, I sat next to her and rested my head on top of hers.

“Ayu, stop being mad. I was wrong. You can come next weekend.”

“I don’t know. I was so looking forward to it.”

Ayu, completely sulking, didn’t let go of her anger despite my earnest words.

I had no choice but to raise my arm and pull her into a hug from behind.

Then, I rested my chin on her shoulder.

The funny thing was, even though she was sulking, Ayu naturally leaned into my embrace.

It was so cute that I almost laughed, but I held it in and patted her head while holding her.

“Ayu, let’s do everything you want to do then, okay? This time, even Ggotbi barely made time to come out. Ayu, you wanted to see Ggotbi too.”

As I spoke to her soothingly, Ayu hesitated and then glanced at me.

“Will you really do everything?”

Finally, signs of her anger subsiding began to show.

“Of course, I’ll really do everything.”

“Then marry me.”

“Should we have the ceremony tomorrow?”

As I picked up my phone to look for a venue, Ayu finally started to smile, her mood lifting.

Thank goodness.

“Really, just this once.”

“Okay, thank you so much.”

As I smiled and replied, Ayu turned around and hugged me.

Then, leaning against my chest, she stared at me and pouted her lips.

Knowing what that meant, I made sure no one in the café was looking and quickly kissed her.

Ayu, her mood completely lifted, smiled brightly and nuzzled her head against me.

“You two are really something. Didn’t even notice I was here?”

At that moment, we jumped apart at the sound of the voice.

When I looked up, Nae-ki, wearing round fashion glasses, was looking at us with a displeased expression.

“Ahem.”

While I cleared my throat, Ayu, her face flushed, started fanning herself, and Nae-ki sighed.

“Living alone is so lonely. Really.”

“Why are you acting like you’re alone too?”

When I casually mentioned that, Nae-ki rolled her right eye slightly.

Then she looked at me and said.

“Should we agree not to mention each other?”

From her expression, it seemed Nae-ki also had something going on with Dohwa.

Well, according to Ayu, they’ve been meeting often, so it’s only natural.

“So, who else is coming here?”

Eva noona said she’d bring Juk-sim herself, so she’s not coming here.

Ggotbi, being quite famous, decided to go straight to the hotel she booked.

So, there’s only one person left to come to our side.

“Look forward to it. Someone you’d never expect is coming.”

As I chuckled and said that, my phone rang.

“Looks like they’re here. Let’s go.”

I got up and immediately took the two outside the café.

There, a car so expensive it made you gasp was waiting.

Of course, all eyes were on us.

“Rolls-Royce.”

Nae-ki, also stunned, stared at the car blankly as I approached it.

As the door automatically opened, a stunningly beautiful woman with blue-silver hair stepped out.

“Cheol-hyeol?”

Ayu tilted her head at the sight of Seol-hyang, who had appeared at that moment.

With a look that said, “Why are you here?” Seol-hyang naturally walked over and linked arms with me.

“First meeting, right? Domi?”

As she smiled faintly, Nae-ki and Ayu’s eyes widened.

“This is the first time I’ve seen this. Ah-hing.”

“Ah-hing, ah-hing? Ah-hiing?!”

When Seol-hyang’s nickname, ‘I Know (Female),’ was mentioned, Ayu stuttered and shouted.

Then, Ayu stood in front of Seol-hyang, her hair standing on end.

“You, you, you’re Ah-hing?”

“What’s wrong? Ayu, we got along well in the game, didn’t we? Calling me noona noona, following me around every day, asking to play games. Right?”

“Ah, ahhh!”

Unable to bear it, Ayu screamed and stomped her feet.

Seol-hyang, enjoying the sight, placed her hand on her chest and winked.

“Want to call me Seol-hyang noona?”

“…I’m going to die.”

Ayu suddenly declared she was going to die.

I flicked her forehead with a snap.

“Don’t even joke about that.”

“Ugh, Domi oppa knew! Why didn’t you tell me!”

Realizing she couldn’t win against Seol-hyang with words, Ayu turned her target to me.

Hearing that, I scratched my head lightly.

“Would anything have changed if I told you?”

By the time I found out Seol-hyang’s identity, Ayu and Seol-hyang were already close in the game.

Thinking nothing would change now, Ayu’s face turned red and puffy, having nothing to say.

“Pfft, haha, this is great. If I knew I’d see Cheonma like this, I would’ve said something sooner. I should take a picture. Cheonma, look here.”

“Go away! The Ah-hing noona I know isn’t like you!”

“Call me noona quickly. Okay? Seol-hyang noona.”

Those two bicker every day, but don’t they actually get along well?

‘To be precise, Seol-hyang cares more about Ayu than she lets on.’

There’s also a bit of tough love.

Maybe what I said about getting along helped.

“Wow, I was really fooled. Domi, I almost fainted.”

Meanwhile, Nae-ki came over and said that to me.

Almost fainted, huh.

Sorry, but Nae-ki is far from fainting.

“Let’s go first. Seol-hyang, Ayu, you two should stop now.”

By now, Seol-hyang had her phone in Ayu’s face and ended up getting hit in the chest, so I told them to stop and got into the back seat.

Then, Seol-hyang and Ayu quickly sat on either side of me.

Why are they like this?

“I’m starting to respect Domi a little.”

Seol-hyang and Ayu, having known about the vibe between us for a while, Nae-ki looked at me in amazement.

I’m still not used to my current situation, but I’m starting to accept it.

“This is unbelievable. How can that be Ah-hing noona?”

“That’s too much. More importantly, hitting my chest? Are you out of your mind? You almost left a mark.”

“Hmph, who cares? You’re asking for it with those big things. If you don’t want to get hit, get rid of them.”

“No way. They’re my husband’s.”

“What, what? Why are those monstrosities Domi oppa’s?”

“Well…”

“Both of you are making me angry.”

Thinking they’d fight all day, I gave them a warning, and Ayu and Seol-hyang each grabbed one of my arms.

Why are they doing this with me in the middle?

“Driver, sorry. Please, let’s go.”

“Yes, of course.”

As I spoke to the driver, he started driving with a kind smile.

The ride was as amazing as it looked from the outside.

This is why people ride expensive cars.

As our car moved, nearby cars naturally made way.

“Wow, this is my first time in something like this. This is insane. Ah-hing, isn’t this too much?”

“I don’t usually ride in things like this. But since we’re all together, I thought I’d make it special.”

Nae-ki, now friendly with Seol-hyang, started chattering beside her.

Watching them, I poked Ayu, who was sitting on my left.

When Ayu looked at me with a slightly displeased face, I spoke to her.

“Try to get along with Seol-hyang.”

“…Domi oppa, I’m trying to get along too? But that girl keeps acting like that.”

“That’s Seol-hyang’s way of trying to get along.”

I know Seol-hyang is really making an effort.

Hearing that, Ayu sighed softly and rested her head on my shoulder.

“I’m putting up with it for Domi oppa.”

“Okay, okay.”

Today’s program seems to be about Ayu and Seol-hyang getting along.

Meanwhile, our car arrived at a hotel.

By the way, there was no one at the hotel except the staff.

Because we rented out the entire hotel.

‘To be precise, Seol-hyang did.’

Turns out, she knew someone at the hotel and rented it out for the day.

Since she did it on the day of the reservation, I was shocked and asked if it was okay, but Seol-hyang just said nonchalantly.

「If there are other people around, many can’t relax and have fun.」

Indeed, we have Ggotbi, a global idol star, and Juk-sim, who avoids people.

Plus, our group’s looks are so outstanding that it’s undeniable.

In the end, I accepted it as Seol-hyang’s consideration.

Once again, I felt the scale of the World Returner Association President.

As we got out at the entrance, a luxurious hotel came into view.

“Welcome. We’ve been waiting for you.”

The manager, who seemed to be in charge, came out and greeted us with the staff.

“The best room on the top floor is ready. Let me guide you there.”

“This kind of treatment is a first for me.”

As Nae-ki handed her bag to the staff with a bewildered expression, I felt the same.

Being a commoner, every little thing felt awkward.

But in contrast, Seol-hyang and Ayu acted as if it were natural.

Seol-hyang is the World Returner Association President, and Ayu once lived a life revered by everyone in the Demon Sect as Cheonma.

In a way, it’s only natural for them to be used to it.

Guided by the manager and staff, we went up to the top floor of the hotel and were led to a room.

The room we were staying in was large enough for a big group to have fun.

As the door opened, I saw familiar faces.

“Manager!”

“Brother Kang Ha-chan, you’re here.”

The first to greet me were Si-ho and Seo-ho.

Si-ho ran over and hugged me, and I patted her head.

Today, since we rented the entire hotel, we decided to invite not only the regular members but also acquaintances connected to us.

Of course, most of the acquaintances ended up being mine, but I wanted everyone to relax.

“Ah, Brother Ha-chan is here?”

“Haha, this is hard to get used to. Kang Ha-chan, long time no see.”

Then, Ji-eun and Josia also greeted me.

They seemed to have become close, chatting with each other.

“Si-ho, where’s Yoo Woo-jung?”

“She went off to get a skin massage by herself.”

Already going off on her own as soon as she arrived.

She must be planning to fully enjoy the hotel while she’s here.

“Do, Domi? Why is Dohwa here?”

Meanwhile, Nae-ki clung to me and asked, trembling.

As she said, Dohwa, sitting in a corner chair reading a book, smiled at us.

Dohwa, who prefers books over phones for knowledge, had become quite the bookworm lately.

Of course, Dohwa is also our acquaintance, so we invited her.

Nae-ki didn’t seem to know that, though.

“Do your best today.”

As I nudged Nae-ki towards Dohwa, she hesitated but then started talking to Dohwa.

The room was filled only with my acquaintances, giving me a strange sense of fulfillment.

“The remaining ones are Eva noona, Hyuk-seo hyung, and Juk-sim, right?”

I got a text earlier saying they’d arrive soon.

They’ll be here in no time if we wait.

“Manager, I brought my swimsuit today, Si-ho.”

At that moment, Si-ho, still hugging my waist, said that.