Chapter 9: Forced

I pressed the doorbell in Yeop Chunghee's apartment. Judging by the location and structure, it seems he lives alone. 

I wore a blue sweater today that looked fluffy and 'cute' on me. To be honest, I'm not used to wearing these kinds of clothes despite being an Idol myself. I prefer to wear something sexy or baggy depending on where I'm at but never have I tried wearing cute clothes.

If it wasn't for the system's 'recommendation' I swear I would never wear these types of clothes.

[Side quest: Receive the documents from Yeop Chung-hee himself by wearing and bringing these items:

1. A CUTE blue sweater

2. Snacks.

Failure: You get to remember an embarrassing memory from your past ^^

Reward: Charm↑ | ??]

'This is just pure evil-!'

"Mr. Yeop Chunghee-" I looked up and saw a handsome man in the doorframe. He was wearing plain clothes and had large dark eyebags under his eyes but there was something about him…

Just when I was dumbfounded, he slightly chuckled at my appearance seemingly wanting to hold it in.

'This bit-'

"What are you laughing at?"

"Nothing" He said still trying to hold his laugh. 

If he just wasn't older than me I would've-

"Should we go inside?"

"Sure" I tried to hold in my anger. I don't know what I look like in this guy's eyes, but I could only hope it wasn't something that would tarnish my reputation.

But first things first. I want to try hitting this guy's head right now seriously.

If it wasn't because of this goddamn system, my appearance right now would not look so…Girly and Yeop Chunghee wouldn't see me like this.

So, there was only one thing I needed to do.

To take my anger out on Mr. Yeop ^^

Also, believe it or not, I can make a person forget what happened 24 hours before I hit them.

'For that, I need to..'

"Thanks for having me Hyung!~" I smiled mischievously. 

'I need to be closer to him.'

If I just hit this guy's head right now, I would be labeled as an unrespectful person. So, to have my revenge…. Let's be closer shall we Mr. Yeop? ^^

"I thought you didn't want to call me that?" He chuckled as I forced out a smile

'I don't.'

"Hahaha…wasn't it you who erased that line between us when you invited me to your home Hyung?"

"I guess that's true"

I went inside his apartment and placed the coffee and donuts on the table.

"Coffee and Donuts?"

"I figured since you're a public officer, you should like these right?"

"I'm a Lawyer, not a policeman Youngjae" He chuckled and took a sit in front of me. My eyes then wandered around the place as he prepared some utensils for eating

"Papers? Are you preparing for a court case?"

Yeop Chunghee sighed as he placed a plate in front of me. "Sadly…It's a murder case this time"

I initially tensed as I heard the word 'murder'

"Mom..Dad…I'm so sorry"

"I love you"

I held the hem of my sweater tightly which got the attention of Yeop Chunghee

"Hoon Youngjae? Ah.. You must be uncomfortable I'm sorry"

"N-no! It's fine" I tried not to stutter in the end. 

The fact that a public officer is currently standing in front of me and I, a murderer, is sitting here normally fitting in society just…

'This guilt is trying to kill me…' I can't blame it though.

"I understand." He nodded and started to shift the topic. 

As expected of a lawyer, always keen on his words.

He took a sit on the opposite of the table and ate together with me. I noticed his face scrunching when he chewed the donut though.

'?' I tilted my head subconsciously. '

Yeop Chunghee… in my eyes, he's a weird guy.'

At one glance you might see him as a pushover but seconds later, you'd have an impression that he's a cold serious man who's been through it all.

'Almost like an alpha male…' I looked at him curiously and secretly as he frowned further tasting the ice americano.

"Youngjae… do you perhaps have a sweet tooth?"

"Huh?" I raised my eyes to look at him.

'Sweet tooth..?'

I remember during my days as an idol I didn't eat that many sweets though…

"No? Doesn't everyone like this kind of sweetness Hyung?"

"… I don't like sweets"

"Ahh…Is that so?" 

'I should be careful next time… But do I really have a sweet tooth?' I pondered for a bit before erasing these thoughts.

'I heard a 5-star restaurant that sells Japanese food in Busan….'

"How about we eat sushi Hyung?" I smiled excitedly. 

'I've heard about 5-star restaurant's foods being bitter plus, I want to try treating someone in such a fancy restaurant so technically it's a win for both sides right?'

(A/N: It's only been 5 days since his regression…)

"… Alright but you'll pay"

That was what I was planning from the beginning Yeop Chung-hee. ^^

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"Mn! I'm full!" I stretched and continued walking with Yeop Chunghee on my side.

He silently looked around while holding my sleeve "It looks like the park is full" 

"I know right?" I glanced around and saw children playing with fireworks.

"Is there an occasion right now?" I looked at the whole area being covered with smiles

"Hmm... I'm not sure. I haven't been paying attention to the news" Yeop Chunghee glanced at and let out an 'ahh..' sound.

"It's the new year right now"

"I see… Is that so?" I glanced around before feeling a hand on my forehead.

"What was that for-"

"Should we drink to celebrate?"

"Huh?" I looked at him dumbfoundedly while taking his hand off my head.

"I just realized that since your birthday is on December 25, you're technically 19 right now despite what was put in your profile."

"… I prefer my international age" 

Because that's what my Global fans wanted before.

"You want your age to be younger?" He chuckles at his joke and buys himself two cones of vanilla and chocolate ice cream.

"I thought you hated sweets?" 

"The chocolate in the ice cream cone is bitter"

"Oh." I silently ate my ice cream while looking at the fireworks in the sky.

"Happy New Year Youngjae"

"Thank you Ahjussi" I smiled as he frowned at my joke.

"I'm not yet thirty."

"Does it matter? You're close to turning thirty anyways"

"You-"

"Ah! I almost forgot!" I smiled and led him to a private place.

"Youngjae?" He looked at me curiously before I secretly swung my fists onto his head. 

The reason I did that secretly was because, of course, I don't want him knowing I secretly beat him up right?

"Sweet dreams Hyung… " 

I smiled softly before suddenly yelling and kicking a trash can with full force.

"While you can fuck yourself system! Where's my reward?! I did what I was asked for!"

In fact, I prolonged it for too much. This #### system should've rewarded me and acknowledged that the quest was completed way before 9 past.

Ding!

[Quest completed!]

'Finally' 

I sighed as I crossed my arms while Yeop Chunghee was lying on the guard

'I feel sorry for his face but oh well' I clicked on the rewards and saw a brand-new system window

[System window is being upgraded

{00:05:45}

Please wait until then! /(≧▽≦)/]

'Oh.. So, it's being upgraded' I stared at the system window curiously. Before, it was blue but now it has become a violet color for some reason.

Also…

'What's with that emoticon?' 

For some reason… I have a bad feeling about this.