After everyone changed into their clothes, Future and Hyun busily changed shoes, helped with accessories, and styled them. As the styling became more natural, the expressions of the participants relaxed. A slightly excited atmosphere also permeated the air.
“Now, only the fun part is left. Shall we move to another place?”
Future and Hyun guided them to another space right next to them. It was a bit larger than where they were just now, and it was decorated like a party with Champagne, wine, various drinks, and a variety of foods on a large table.
“Well, now only the fun things are left. Shall we move seats?”
Future and Hyun invited them to the adjacent space. The place was a bit wider than before and had been decorated with a real party atmosphere. There were Champagne, wine, beverages, and various foods on a large table.
“In fact, we really love parties. Since today is a party to wish for the success of , let’s all cheer together!”
They each raised a glass filled with their respective drinks. Somewhere along the way, someone played lively music, setting the mood.
Eunsoo picked up a few visible foods and filled her plate. She thought she wouldn’t be able to drink a sip of water, considering how actors at award ceremonies struggle to maintain the fit of their dresses. However, Juhan’s jacket, which was somewhat loose and flowing down, gave her some comfort.
Feeling uplifted, Eunsoo lifted a taco in front of Juhan.
“Ah.”
“Ah?”
Juhan, who was puzzled for about 0.5 seconds, quickly bent his waist and opened his mouth. Eunsoo, who had put the taco in Juhan’s mouth, casually brought her hand to her mouth after seeing a bit of sauce on it. Juhan grabbed her wrist and pulled it toward him.
Then, Eunsoo’s fingertip went into Juhan’s mouth, and he lightly licked it.
Click.
At the sound right next to them, Eunsoo turned her head in surprise. Hyun, who was holding the camera, raised one hand as if to say not to worry, smiled, and turned away.
Hyun was busy taking pictures without disturbing those enjoying the party. Before the party started, he had obtained permission from everyone.
Could he take some naturally captured images, separate from the typical photos that focus on showcasing the clothes and models?
“Tastes good.”
Juhan, who let go of Eunsoo’s hand as if nothing happened, lightly stroked the corner of his mouth with his thumb.
“Aren’t you eating?”
“…I’ll eat.”
Eunsoo lifted a half-empty champagne glass. Even though it seemed to have a low alcohol content, her stomach felt warm.
Beside them, Minjae, a barista turned model, was taking pictures of his lover, Miso, with his phone. It was natural to want to capture a different look.
Although she had said she didn’t like taking pictures, Eunsoo turned to look around, thinking that she and Juhan should take at least one. However, Juhan had moved away during that time. Yonseob, a veterinarian, seemed to be asking Juhan something and receiving an answer.
“We don’t personally make furniture. I just do a bit of woodworking as a hobby. As for reforming… if it’s not too complicated depending on the item, it might be possible.”
Hey, what if you stay there alone!
As she pondered whether to slip away to Juhan, Future suddenly spoke from the side.
“I heard Unni and Oppa met when they were young. I heard you two were high school classmates.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Future was twenty-seven, Hyun was twenty-six, and after realizing who was the youngest, the titles naturally became Unni and Oppa.
Despite her youthful appearance with tanned skin, heavy makeup, and a healthy body, her speech and behavior were like those of a lively and friendly younger sibling, making it fascinating.
“I saw Unni and Hyun in school uniforms. Oh, strictly speaking, only Hyun wore the school uniform. I first met him when I was twenty, and Hyun was nineteen.”
“Wow. Can I ask how you met?”
“I worked part-time at an academy while attending college, and Hyun used to go there. From the first time I saw her, it was evident that Hyun was bragging about something. How dare a kid like her… Oh, sorry. Let me edit that. It was unbelievable for a minor in the third year of high school, so I completely cut her off. But after graduating from school and turning twenty, there was no excuse to push her away.”
Mi-rae laughed heartily. Eun-su also laughed along.
“But, did you and your older brother not experience any fatigue during your long relationship?”
Were those things even considered fatigue?
Eun-su hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Then, feeling a slight sense of camaraderie, she asked in return.
“What about you, Mi-rae?”
“We? We don’t have such things. Hyeon-ah!”
Mi-rae, who had responded cheerfully, called out to Hyeon, who happened to be passing by, and hugged her with open arms. After giving Mi-rae a peck on the lips, Hyeon smiled and walked away.
What just happened? Unaware that the focus had disappeared from Eun-su’s eyes, Mi-rae continued chatting.
“Having met this much without any signs of getting tired, it’s actually more unsettling, isn’t it, unnie? It might be more comforting to lightly experience that so-called fatigue and overcome it. Is it okay for things to continue like this? Of course, we do have our fights, but the idea of breaking up or living apart is unimaginable.”
Camraderie? More like a million light-years of distance.
Eun-su just found it amusing. Things that were unimaginable could become reality, and saying such things might make her seem awkward and strange, so she consciously tightened the corners of her mouth.
“Oh right, unnie. I know a bit about tarot cards. Want me to do a reading for you?”
“Really?”
While tarot was interesting, Eun-su was more pleased that the conversation topic had changed, so she quickly nodded.
“Bring Hyeon-oppa with you. It’s better to see it together.”
With excited steps, Mi-rae headed towards a makeshift table near the entrance. Eun-su extended her head. When her eyes met Joo-han’s, she gestured.
“Come on, the two of you, sit here.”
Joo-han and Eun-su sat across from Mi-rae. Other participants gathered around as well, seeing the tarot cards spread out on the round table.
“Let me read your compatibility first.”
What did she say?
Joo-han and Eun-su’s pupils shook. They were about to shout why bother with such useless things.
“No, well, I’m more curious about things like business luck…”
“Oh, you’re confident about your compatibility? Still, give it a try. Even if I don’t know much about other things, I’ve heard that I’m amazingly good at love-related tarot.”
Mi-rae laughed playfully as she pointed at the cards.
“Each of you draw three cards and give them to me.”
Joo-han and Eun-su reluctantly handed over the cards they drew as Mi-rae, following her own rules, arranged the cards. After collecting the remaining cards and placing them aside, she flipped over the top two cards.
“Firstly, this is a card that shows what each of us currently thinks about each other….”
Having examined the two drawings, Mi-rae grinned.
“Well, this is interesting.”
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
