My Girlfriend Is Very Good To Me [EN]: Chapter 150

Ep. 149

May.

Every day, Sarang was reaching new levels of cuteness, melting hearts left and right. Heena, meanwhile, was faithfully continuing her daily commute without any issues.

In between their routines, I was either guarding the house, studying, or taking on simple web design jobs part-time. Starting this month, I also began going to the gym.

To be honest, everyone thinks about exercising, but like most people, I only ever thought about it and never actually did it.

But then, I received a completely free pass to a gym that opened nearby, so I decided to give it a try.

I got the pass when I ran into the uncle, a relative of the grandmother I had helped before. He reached out to me.

He still sends gifts to our house every holiday and New Year, so I didn’t hesitate when he asked to meet briefly.

“We’re opening a gym near Yeon-hoo’s house. If you have time, come and check it out. We’ll give Yeon-hoo’s family free registration and personal training for life.”

“Even personal training…?!”

“But it’s not exactly close; you have to take the bus about three stops. Do you know the OO Shopping Mall near the girls’ high school? It’s right next to that building.”

“Ah, that place? I know it. I live around there now.”

“Really? Did you move…?”

“Not exactly. My wife’s family lives there, and I’m staying with them.”

As it turned out, they opened a branch much closer to Heena’s house than ours, only about a 10-minute walk away.

We kept in touch occasionally, and he knew I had a child from my KakaoTalk [Korean messaging app] profile, but he probably didn’t know where I was living now.

Anyway, he was even happier to hear that and insisted that I use the gym.

“It’s good to exercise in advance. Health is important, and it’ll be hard to carry the baby around later.”

“Sarang is definitely getting heavy these days… Come to think of it, you had a son this time, right? Congratulations again.”

“Yes… Thank you so much. I’m doing so well thanks to you, Yeon-hoo. So don’t feel pressured at all, and just let me know if you need anything.”

A smile spread across the uncle’s slightly wrinkled eyes and mouth. Seeing that, I couldn’t help but feel happy. I felt a sense of pride in my past good deed.

“I’m grateful just for this. Then… I’ll register with my wife and daughter around the first week of next month.”

“Really?! Then I’ll let them know over there, so just go and say Yeon-hoo’s name, and they’ll take care of it.”

“Yes, thank you.”

After that, we chatted for a while, and I had to refuse the uncle’s offers to buy me clothes at a nearby department store dozens of times before finally heading home.

Heena had also mentioned needing to exercise lately, and it was one of my dreams to exercise together as a family, so I gladly accepted the offer.

Besides, I felt less burdened receiving something like this than receiving money or material things. He always tries to give me all sorts of gifts.

And so, in May, I went to the gym for the first time in my life.

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“Ugh… Sarang sleepy…”

“Then will Sarang take a nap?”

“Yeah… Read book…”

Weekend. Saturday afternoon, I was about to head to the gym with Heena and Sarang.

Perhaps because she woke up too early today, Sarang’s eyes were half-closed. So, we decided to leave Sarang with my mother-in-law and go alone.

Actually, we were planning to take Sarang because she would want to come if we went, but it would be difficult to exercise properly with her.

“Work out hard~ Don’t come back too late, okay? Sarang will look for you as soon as she wakes up.”

“Yes. It’ll only be two or three hours at most.”

“Mom, please take care of Sarang.”

“Okay~ Have a good time~”

So, we ended up heading to the gym together, only taking workout clothes to change into.

The gym, which was less than a 10-minute walk away, was much larger than I had expected.

It was normal for a gym to occupy an entire floor, but this floor was exceptionally spacious. It had just opened, so the facilities were also very clean.

I was a little overwhelmed by the unexpectedly large and sophisticated exterior of the gym. Feeling a bit awkward, I went inside, and since everything had already been arranged, the membership registration and assignment of a personal trainer were completed smoothly.

We just gave our names and stood there blankly, then each received a locker and immediately changed our clothes. We wore matching training outfits that we had bought as a couple.

Actually, I wanted to see Heena in leggings, but I decided to keep that pleasure for myself at home. I didn’t want to show her off to others.

After changing our clothes, we were guided to an office-like area, where we had our body composition measured and then received a consultation with a female trainer who was in great shape.

Perhaps because of that, Heena seemed a little wary and clung to me a bit more.

“Do you both have separate fitness goals? Any desired standards?”

“I’ll probably only come on weekends, so I’d like to learn something that I can also do at home.”

“Um… I just don’t want it to be too burdensome or intense for about three months…”

“Is there a reason for three months? Are you perhaps trying to get in shape before going to the beach?”

“I’m enlisting in three months…”

“Ah…”

An awkward silence fell for a moment due to the unfortunate reality, but soon the trainer smiled again and continued the conversation.

“Yeon-hoo, are you planning to come on weekdays as well?”

“Yes. Not every day, but about three days a week.”

“So neither of you are planning to exercise too intensely… Do you always come together when you come on weekends?”

“Yes. Probably.”

“Um… Yeon-hoo’s personal trainer is off today, so he’s not here, but he’ll be helping you with your workouts on weekdays. So, he’ll probably contact you separately around Monday. Is that okay?”

“Yes, that’s fine.”

After hearing my answer, the trainer looked at Heena for a moment before continuing. It felt like she was being cautious.

“Then, on weekends when you come together… would you like to try couple’s yoga?”

“Couple’s yoga?”

Heena showed great interest in the words “couple’s yoga.” Of course, so did I.

Actually, I had only thought about exercising separately and then going back together when it was time to finish, so I hadn’t even considered something like that.

“Yes. If you really wanted to get in shape, I was going to create a routine and help you with your workouts, but I thought you’d prefer something you can do together at home. What do you think?”

“Yes! Please do that!”

“Uh… Yes. I like that too.”

As soon as she heard the explanation, Heena’s eyes lit up, and she accepted the offer. Of course, I had no intention of opposing since Heena liked it so much. Besides, I wasn’t planning to do anything too intense anyway, so it would be better if we could do it together.

“Okay, then please follow me.”

The trainer skillfully wrapped up the conversation and walked ahead. I could tell that she was trying to accommodate our preferences as much as possible, rather than just sticking to standard personal training.

We passed by numerous exercise machines and people working out, and entered one of the rooms at the very back.

In a space of about 15 square meters [approximately 160 square feet], one wall was mirrored, and several yoga mats were laid out on the floor.

“This is where we hold Pilates and yoga classes. If you come around this time in the future, I’ll be helping you in this room. However, it’s difficult to use before 12 PM or after 6 PM because there are classes then.”

“Oh~ We came at the right time.”

“Hehe, that’s right.”

“But is it okay for just the two of us to use a whole room like this?”

“Um… Originally, it’s not allowed, but you two are VVIPs [very, very important people]… And it’s an empty time anyway.”

“Then we won’t be using the exercise machines separately?”

“There are some that we’ll use, but first, I’ll teach you things that you can do at home starting today.”

“Ah~ Okay! Thank you!”

And from then on, the exercise on the yoga mat began. At first, there was nothing particularly special.

We started with simple stretches and then did ordinary yoga poses with Heena. Poses like holding hands and stretching our upper bodies forward with our hips back, or rotating our bodies while holding hands.

But perhaps because I hadn’t used my body properly for a while, my whole body started screaming with just these poses.

The only time I use my body these days is when I do things with Heena at night, but those muscles must be different from these muscles.

“Ugh!! Heena, a little slower!!”

“Already in pain? I can’t believe it. You’re going to have to do this with me every day now, aren’t you?”

“Let go of my hand!”

“The trainer said not to let go~”

“You didn’t say anything like that?!”

It felt a bit like we were just playing around, but I felt more comfortable proceeding loosely like this.

After that, we did yoga such as pressing each other’s shoulders, bending over with our backs touching and grabbing each other’s ankles, and sitting with our feet together and pulling each other’s arms.

Gradually, the poses started to become strange.

“Now, let’s do the next pose. Yeon-hoo, lie on the floor and bend your legs halfway, then lift your arms and spread your palms facing up.”

“Like this?”

“Yes. And Heena, go on top of him with your body facing his legs, sit on Yeon-hoo’s palms in a squat position. Place your feet next to his waist.”

“Hehehe… Honey, hold me tight~”

Following the instructions, Heena’s soft butt was in my hands, and I felt her weight on my arms.

“In that state, slowly sit down until your butt touches Yeon-hoo’s chest. Yeon-hoo, keep your arms strong. Heena, keep your back straight and look forward.”

Something felt very strange. It definitely seemed like exercise, but holding Heena’s butt with my palms felt like we were just having a sensual skinship [intimate physical contact].

Is this real couple’s yoga?

Anyway, after going back and forth a few times as instructed and then getting up again, Heena’s face was a little flushed. It didn’t seem like it was just because she was tired, judging by her panting breath.

Anyway, after catching our breath for a moment, the next exercise immediately followed.

“Yeon-hoo, stand with your lower body strong. Heena, wrap your arms around Yeon-hoo’s neck and climb up by wrapping your legs around his waist.”

What did you say?

“Wait a minute. Is this really exercise?”

“Of course. It’s a famous couple’s yoga.”

“Honey, what’s wrong~ I’m having so much fun? And the trainer is so kind.”

“Oh my, thank you.”

“……”

Am I the only one who thinks this is strange?