LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 14.2
“What happened to our Ju Ji-hyuk? Still ugly, even after going to college?”
…Forget what I said about rediscovering my roots.
“So, what’s the plan?”
“Let’s eat first. I’m really curious about Juji’s loser college life!”
“You promised to buy me food with the money I earned. I’m not spending a dime of my own.”
“Sure, sure.”
This brat! She said she’d buy me food, but after just a day or two, she’s already changing her story! What the heck?! Was it for real this time?!
We went to a Korean restaurant, and I dug into a hearty pork belly rice bowl. To my surprise, Na Min-seo actually paid the bill without any complaints!
“What’s this about?”
“What’s what?”
“Did you suddenly turn into a better person after going to college?”
“What the heck, you’re acting all amazed just because I bought you food!”
No, seriously, has she finally become a decent human being? If you look closely, it’s like college food has started changing her.
Even though her chest was still as flat as an AAA battery—definitely not even a 70A or 75A—it seemed like she’d learned how to dress to emphasize her other features. Her wide hips, reminiscent of the Pacific Ocean, were the only part of her that truly exuded femininity.
The slim waistline she showed off in her crop top and jeans was no joke either!
“Huh. So this is why Eum-ah was on edge. You damn tease, Na Min-seo!”
But honestly, it looks like she’s thriving in college life.
Sigh! Ha!
As soon as we stepped out of the Korean restaurant, Na Min-seo immediately lit a cigarette for her post-meal fix. Each exhale released dirty cigarette smoke from her wilderness-flat chest into the air.
I instinctively stood back, fanning the smoke away from myself.
“Ugh, you’re like a walking cancer train. What kind of woman smokes?”
“You’re going to feel the same way when you’re drafted into the army. Should I help you get used to it early?”
“Get out of my face, you walking embodiment of declining South Korean life expectancy! And you don’t even have to serve! This really pisses me off!”
“If you wanted to be born as a first-class citizen, you should’ve worked harder in the womb.”
“Gahhhh!”
Conscription for women! Make it happen! Please!
I tried to relieve my frustration by heading to a nearby café for a cold drink.
We went into a franchise café known for its cheap but massive portions, and I quickly scanned the kiosk for options.
As they say, calories are the battleground of flavor! I ordered the largest size of the sweetest-looking frappe I could find.
Na Min-seo looked absolutely disgusted.
“You ate a pork rice bowl and followed it up with a chocolate gelato frappe?”
“But you ordered the exact same thing.”
“Oh, I got a strawberry gelato frappe. Strawberries are healthy, unlike chocolate.”
“They say chicken is healthy too. Does that mean I should chug a chicken frappe next?”
The drinks arrived—one chocolate gelato frappe and one strawberry gelato frappe. Delicious!
“Cheers!”
“Umai!”
“If you keep going at that pace, you’ll finish it before you even tell me a single story.”
“Story? What story?”
“You said you’d tell me about your college life. Did you think you’d just eat a meal and leave without doing anything?”
“Oh.”
That’s right. I completely forgot.
Oh no, I still have to drink later too!
To be honest, today’s plan was more about finally having my first adult drinking session than storytelling. So naturally, I’d forgotten the “sharing college stories” part of the deal!
“You totally forgot, didn’t you?”
“How’d you know? Did you learn how to read minds or something?!”
“You’re an open book, Juji. Now hurry up and spill! How’s life at Suin University? Is it okay?”
Is it okay?
Of course not!
“It’s a nightmare!!”
“Pfft!”
I only meant to answer casually, but I ended up shouting without realizing it! But how could I not?!
I started recounting everything that happened at Suin University, mostly revolving around the source of my misery—Momyami! Every time I think about Momyami, my blood boils!
As I unloaded my frustrations to Na Min-seo, practically whining like a kid complaining to their parents, she burst into laughter.
“Wait, their name is Momyami? Who names someone Momyami?”
“It’s legendary. Their name is boxy, their personality is sharp, and their attitude is unbearable.”
“Cat Suins really live up to their reputation, huh? Why do they treat humans like stray dogs or raccoons?”
“This is why people say raising cats is pure science, damn it!”
“Science? What science?”
“Statistics!”
“Pfft! Hahaha!”
What’s a tragedy up close becomes a comedy from afar, I guess.
She was laughing so hard because my misery is her entertainment! Just thinking about it makes me mad again!
“Hey, is this funny to you?! Who’s the reason I ended up at Suin University in the first place?! I’m laughing right now too, you know!”
“Well, who told you to play worse than a Bronze player?”
“Hey! Don’t insult me like that! I thought the canyon was about spraying turrets, not dealing damage!”
“Pfft! Hahaha! Oh my god, stop, you’re killing me!”
“Stop laughing already!!”
“Excuse me! Could you two please keep it down?”
Only after getting scolded by a café worker did we calm down. Meanwhile, Na Min-seo continued to laugh silently for a few more seconds, still in mute mode but clearly finding this hilarious. This is so annoying!
“Pfft, I honestly didn’t think you’d actually get into Suin University.”
Wait, what?
“That means…?”
“No, I mean, it’s just—who bets their life on a school decision? If it were me, I’d have flipped the table and avoided it.”
“You traitorous brat!!!!”
“Excuse me! Customer! Please keep your voice down!!”