My Girlfriend Is Very Good To Me [EN]: Chapter 104

Ep. 103

Overjoyed by Hee-na’s enthusiastic response and affection, I immediately began making preparations. I jumped up and led her to the computer.

Hugging me tightly, she only turned her head to look at the monitor as we reviewed the details I had been researching. Even though it was the off-season, I wondered if we could depart in less than a week, but it turned out we could.

Searching online for budget airlines, I was surprised by the number of affordable and soon-departing flights available.

My passport was at my parents’ house, but I booked a flight for early Saturday morning, hoping I could adjust it later if necessary. I was determined to go, so I didn’t hesitate.

Next, I looked into ryokans [traditional Japanese inns]. Fortunately, the room I had previously considered was available, making the booking process easy. It was a two-night stay, with a Kaiseki [traditional multi-course Japanese dinner] provided by the ryokan, and the room even featured a private outdoor onsen [hot spring bath].

I had expected such a room to cost at least 500,000 won [approximately $380 USD] per night, but after browsing several ryokans in the onsen town, I found quite a few places offering similar accommodations for half the price.

“They even provide yukatas [light cotton robes]! The room is lovely too… and it’s more affordable than I thought?”

“Right?”

Hee-na seemed genuinely pleased, which was a relief. The traveler reviews were also positive, so I promptly submitted a reservation request to the ryokan. I had to await confirmation from the agency, but given the room’s vacancy for several days, I anticipated no issues.

“Oh my gosh, I’m so excited I could die! Thank you, Yeon-hoo!”

“No need to thank me. I want to go with you too. Can I touch your breasts now?”

“You want to touch them that much? I thought you liked my butt more, though.”

“I like your breasts just as much as your butt…”

“But when we’re intimate, you always focus on my butt!”

Even as she spoke, she turned and sat on my lap, allowing me to cup her breasts in both hands, a gesture that brought a sense of comfort and stability.

The feel of the bra over her breasts was both annoying and stimulating. How could I describe it? It was similar to how something partially revealed is often more alluring than complete nudity.

Still, I felt a slight disappointment, so I groped her a few times before slipping my hand under her T-shirt.

In an instant, I unhooked her bra and placed my hand directly on her bare breasts. Hee-na responded with a sensual moan.

“Heuh… do you want to…?”

“Even if it’s just a home date, it’s not good for your health if you don’t get any exercise. What do you think?”

“If you want to… I’m always up for it…”

It was daytime, but that didn’t matter. I immediately led Hee-na to the bed, and we began a vigorous workout.

That’s how our 2nd-anniversary date unfolded: bodies intertwined, brief moments of rest, followed by renewed desire.

Feeling the person I love with every fiber of my being, the person I will spend the rest of my life with.

—

From the next day onward, we balanced our individual responsibilities with preparations for the trip, ensuring we didn’t neglect school or studying. Hee-na and I were both buzzing with anticipation, though there wasn’t much left to do.

It wasn’t an elaborate itinerary. The focus was on enjoying the onsen at the inn and leisurely exploring the quiet onsen town, which would be less crowded during the off-season.

All we needed to pack were a few changes of clothes and our passports. Beyond that, I simply had to rely on Hee-na, who was fluent in English and had some knowledge of Japanese.

I was increasingly impressed with my girlfriend, who claimed to be inept at everything except cooking. Of course, she admitted her English conversation skills were rusty, limited to what she had learned for exams, but isn’t travel all about using gestures anyway?

While our preparations proceeded smoothly, the most challenging aspect was the financial one. While Hee-na went to her parents’ house to retrieve her passport, I visited Jung-hoo hyung [older brother/male friend] and knelt before him.

“Hyung! Lend me some money!”

“The attitude of someone asking for a favor is terrible. You should do a Geurenjeol [a silly cheer or chant] before opening your mouth.”

“Euratchaaa!!”

“He actually does it.”

It wasn’t difficult at all. He lent me the money after just one Geurenjeol. I borrowed a little extra, just in case, planning to return the unused portion after the trip and make up for the rest by working part-time.

“Are the trip preparations going well?”

“They’re almost finished, thanks to hyung lending me money.”

“Hmm… you’re going to a ryokan?”

“Yeah. I’ll probably just stay there. I briefly considered Disneyland, but it’s not worth it for such a short trip. And I don’t have enough money.”

Hee-na hadn’t started her vacation yet, so we couldn’t take a long trip. This time, we were going for two nights and three days, leaving on Saturday and returning around lunchtime on Monday to attend class as soon as we got back.

Fortunately, Hee-na was fine with it, emphasizing that the trip was about rest and relaxation, not rushing around, so we wouldn’t be exhausted.

I was also concerned about losing my study habits if I took too much time off. I had become so accustomed to studying in the morning and evening that I felt restless if I didn’t.

“Well, there’s nothing dangerous about walking around. If something happens, don’t hesitate to call me, even if it means incurring roaming charges.”

“Call hyung?”

“Yeah.”

“Okay. I don’t think anything will happen.”

“That’s a relief. Go into the settings and disable LTE access, no matter what. Only use the internet where there’s Wi-Fi.”

“I will.”

After borrowing money and receiving various advice from Jung-hoo hyung, I left his room and faced my parents. However, they didn’t say much, only telling me to use the card my mom gave me if I needed more money.

It might be a pointless act of pride, but I wanted to pay for this trip entirely with my own money, so I wouldn’t have to use my mom’s card. I borrowed some from hyung, but I’ll pay it all back anyway.

In any case, I finished talking at home and completed most of the minor tasks, like exchanging currency, on that day.

To be honest, I was a little surprised by how easily I could arrange an overseas trip on the spur of the moment. Booking flights and accommodations was surprisingly simple, probably because of the intermediary websites.

Moreover, I was incredibly excited about going on an overseas trip alone with my girlfriend for the first time since middle school.

Because of that.

[Han Yeon-hoo: (photo) LOL Hyung is going on a trip to Japan! Good bye, you guys who failed the exam!!]

Unable to resist bragging, I posted a photo of my passport in the group chat, hoping to provoke some reaction.

[Kim Soo-hwang: Is this bastard a repeater [someone who has to retake the college entrance exam]? Damn, not only are you guys doing lovey-dovey things with Lee Hee-na, but you’re also going on a trip]

[Jung Yoon-sung: This bastard is going to quit being a repeater and get a job at our snack bar. ㅇㄱㄹㅇ [short for ‘This is real’ or ‘No doubt about it’] If you refute, you’re the elementary school kid who spilled tteokbokki [spicy rice cakes] and ran away yesterday]

[Kim Soo-hwang: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

[Han Yeon-hoo: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅁㅊㅋㅋㅋㅋ [short for ‘crazy’ or ‘unbelievable’]]

[Jung Yoon-sung: Don’t laugh, you bastards]

[Shin Eui-hyun: Have a good trip. You need to rest sometimes.]

[Lee Hyun-woo: Did you say you’re going to Japan? Don’t eat seafood.]

[Han Yeon-hoo: Can’t I eat local takoyaki [octopus balls] either?]

[Lee Hyun-woo: You have to eat that;;;]

Laughing at the silly conversation with my friends, I tried to contain my excitement.

—

From the moment we returned after packing our passports and talking to our respective parents, every day was filled with anticipation. We spent every night discussing what to eat, what to see, and what time to wake up to ensure we were on time.

Like now, lying in bed together every day.

“Do they bring dinner to the room?”

“You can choose that option. They can set it up in the room, or you can go to a restaurant. I chose the room for the first day, but they said you can tell them what to do on the second day the day before. You can also choose between shabu-shabu [Japanese hot pot] and meat.”

For the first day’s dinner, I chose shabu-shabu. Hee-na prefers it, so I told her to eat that without hesitation.

“Time is not going by… Ah! Come to think of it, Ria said.”

“What did she say?”

“Let’s have a drink together later.”

“Ah~ right. She said that to me too. Should we have a drink together after the trip?”

“Let’s do that! But…”

Hee-na, who was lying down facing me, smiled and continued.

“Do you two talk separately? When did you have that conversation?”

“…Hee-na. Wait, calm down and listen carefully.”

“I’m fine? I’m listening?”

That smile didn’t look like a smile.

I quickly blurted out an explanation. No, it wasn’t an excuse. I told her the truth.

“That time, when you were feeling down, I texted her to ask if something happened at school. I haven’t done it again since then.”

“Heung~ really?”

“Of course. Why would I contact her separately? You can look at my texts.”

“Eung, no. I believe you.”

-Rustle

Then she came closer to me and hugged me under the blanket.

“It’s warm…”

“The weather is cool today. Should we hug and sleep?”

“Yes!”

Hee-na, who had been smiling and coming into my arms as if nothing had happened, made my heart flutter for a moment due to the sudden questioning. I hugged her and patted her as if I were putting a child to sleep.

“We’re leaving the day after tomorrow.”

“Yeah… I want to sleep like this when we go there too.”

“That’s… no, Hee-na.”

“Yeah?”

“Are you going to sleep when we go there?”

“Heuheup…”

When I asked suggestively, Hee-na buried her face in my chest and laughed foolishly.

“There won’t be time to sleep, right?”

“There is time, but won’t we sleep in the morning?”

“Hehe, Yeon-hoo. You know that May is Family Month, right?”

“Oh… was it? Why?”

“There’s Children’s Day too.”

“Yeah.”

“To commemorate such a May.”

At the same time, she raised her head from my chest, bringing her face close enough for her warm breath to touch my chin, and then continued.

“Let’s make a baby when we go there. Lots of them, inside me.”

“…We, we have to use protection.”

“As practice~ I’m… safe that day.”

-Whack!

“Kya~”

I couldn’t resist Hee-na, who was whispering lewdly in bed, and hugged her even tighter. I was already looking forward to it, but now I was even more excited for the trip.

I can do that kind of practice all day long!