My Girlfriend Is Very Good To Me [EN]: Chapter 166

Ep. 165

“Heena, be careful going in!”

“See you on Monday!”

“Yes. You two be careful going in too.”

Since we were headed in the same direction, I parted ways with my colleagues, who had shared a taxi, and headed straight home. The after-drinks conversation went longer than expected, so I ended up getting home later than I thought.

It was almost midnight. When I called Yeon-hoo before leaving, I was bothered by his somewhat perfunctory response, as if he was tired.

Even if I told him to go to sleep first, he would definitely wait for me to return. So, I hurried as much as possible.

Feeling sorry for coming home late, I also looked forward to his smile, which would greet me with a smile.

-Ding-dong!

And when I opened the door, I expected to see my husband rushing to greet me.

“Huh?”

But there was no one there. No one came. Even though the living room light was on.

Hoping that he had fallen asleep while waiting for me, I hurried inside, and I saw the back of Yeon-hoo’s head as he sat on the sofa.

Thinking that he just didn’t hear me, I approached with a smile.

“…….”

My husband was holding the game console I bought him, completely engrossed in the game. That must be why he answered like that when I called earlier. I felt a little disappointed, but.

Still, I felt endeared to him, seeing him so diligently playing the game I bought him to enjoy.

But he deserved to be punished for not noticing his beloved wife had returned. So, secretly, I gently brought my face close to Yeon-hoo’s cheek and opened my mouth.

“Honey?”

“Whoa!”

My lovely husband, startled, finally looked at me. He immediately put down the game console and stood up, flustered.

“Oh, when did you get here? Sorry. I was so engrossed in the game that I didn’t even notice.”

“It’s okay. But what game is it? A cat game?”

“Not that… Heesung *hyung* [older brother or male friend] lent it to me. I was playing it to pass the time while waiting for you after putting Sarang to sleep.”

“Hmm…”

I bought it for him to play, so he can play it. But something felt off.

Why do I suddenly feel this way?

What is this unease?

I forced myself to ignore the unsettling feeling that I couldn’t quite define and smiled at Yeon-hoo, so he wouldn’t feel unnecessarily sorry. Yeon-hoo must be tired too, staying awake this late for me.

“Oh, right. I have to do that.”

“Huh?”

-Kiss!

And because he didn’t forget to kiss me like this, all the unsettling feelings I had felt a moment ago disappeared, and only happiness filled me.

“Honey, I’ll go wash up quickly. Wait for me a bit!”

“I’ll be here. Take your time.”

Right. Since tomorrow is the weekend, I should hurry up and wash up and snuggle up to Yeon-hoo. It’s okay to go to bed a little late today, so I can enjoy kisses and skinship while being held.

Imagining Yeon-hoo’s touch that would caress me soon, I quickly washed up and came back to the living room. There, my husband was still sitting on the sofa, engrossed in the game.

“Honey. I’m all washed up. Let’s go to bed now.”

“Huh? Oh, you go ahead. I’ll go to bed in a little while.”

“…Huh?”

“It’s Saturday tomorrow anyway, so I’ll go to bed in about an hour. You must be tired from the company dinner today, right? Go to sleep.”

“……”

This isn’t what I wanted. I want to sleep with Yeon-hoo.

But Yeon-hoo, after saying that, didn’t look at me and only stared at the game console, not giving me his attention.

I couldn’t understand what was happening in my head for a moment. Sending me, his loving wife, to the room while he plays games?

But at the same time, there was also a part of me that wanted to understand my husband. Yeon-hoo had been focusing only on studying for me and Sarang, so shouldn’t I give him a little leeway?

But even so, I couldn’t help but feel *seopseopham* [a Korean word for a feeling of disappointment, sadness, and slight resentment]. Barely holding back the urge to smash the game console, I opened my mouth.

“…Okay. Don’t play too late…”

“Okay~”

Seeing Yeon-hoo’s face, smiling brightly as he said okay, my heart melts away like a fool.

So, as I went into the room, I comforted myself.

Sometimes.

Yeah, sometimes it can’t be helped.

It must be because he hasn’t played games in so long. It’ll be lonely, but I have to endure it for today.

I went to bed, overwhelmed with loneliness. I thought I could endure it for one day.

But the next day.

Yeon-hoo, who seemed to be trying to get me to sleep first, subtly left the room.

Leaving me alone.

—

I had expectations for the game Heesung *hyung* recommended, but I didn’t play it. I thought it would be fun, but I didn’t think I could get as engrossed in a game as I used to.

The sports games we played together as a family and the cat games we played with Sarang were fun, but if you asked me if they were fun enough to cut down on sleep time, they weren’t.

But now.

For the first time in a long time, in years, I was feeling that feeling.

“This is crazy…”

The game was so much fun. Even though it was still in the early stages, the vast world and the combat that required some control, and the various concept gimmicks that you perform while investigating here and there.

All of that combined made it impossible to put down the game console. Thanks to that, I didn’t even notice Heena had returned and became engrossed in it.

“…Okay. Don’t play too late…”

“Okay~”

Heena was here, and I was briefly considering turning it off, but it felt like I was about to move to a new location if I played just a little more, so I couldn’t stop. So, I was going to let Heena go in first and play just a little more.

Yeah. Just a little more. Just a little.

Ah, that ruin is close, just up to there… The main story continues from here. I’m curious, so I’ll just watch this part…

What, I can’t proceed because I’m freezing to death? Is there a way… Winter clothes? I wonder if just holding a bonfire will work? Let’s just make this and see…

I kept repeating “just a little more” in my head and played the game like crazy. Then, I was able to return to reality only after seeing the blinking light on the top of the game console, indicating that the battery was low.

And only then, when I took off the game console and looked up, I could hear the sound of sparrows chirping outside.

Before I knew it, dawn was beginning to break. I felt absurd and stared blankly at the veranda. It was like I had ridden a time machine.

It’s already morning? I’m so screwed.

I immediately quit the game. I couldn’t just stay up all night. If I stayed up halfway and fell asleep at lunchtime, my life pattern would be ruined. So, I quietly returned to the bed and lay down next to Heena.

As soon as I lay down, a pleasant fatigue enveloped my whole body. Even as I closed my eyes and slowly fell asleep, I was moving my character in green clothes in my head.

What am I going to do, really? I want to do it again.

Seriously, it’s so much fun…

—

I woke up again after sleeping like I was knocked out, and it was past lunchtime. I had maintained a pretty healthy lifestyle for several years, so it was really rare for me to wake up at this time.

In front of me, Sarang was looking at me right in front of my face. And as soon as she confirmed that I had opened my eyes, her eyes curved and her small mouth opened.

“Daddy woke up!”

“Sarang… Hello…”

“Daddy is a late sleeper!”

“I guess so…”

I felt strangely languid. So, as I was lying down and talking to Sarang, Heena soon came into the room.

“You’re awake? Are you hungry?”

“No, I’m okay…”

“I made stew, so if you want to eat later, I’ll warm it up for you. What time did you go to bed yesterday?”

“…A little late.”

“Really?”

I couldn’t lie to Heena, so I answered ambiguously. Fortunately, Heena didn’t seem to want to press me further, and she didn’t say anything more and came to the bed and sat in front of me.

Sarang was already closer to me and hugging me.

“Daddy! Let’s go see Pretty with Sarang!”

“Yeah… Should Daddy wash up and then do it together?”

“Yes!”

“Are you going to play games again?”

“…Should I not?”

“No. But don’t play too late. It’s bad for your health.”

“Okay…”

I was very languid because I went to bed too late. Like Heena said, I should avoid staying up so late that my pattern gets messed up like this.

I woke up late, but I was still able to have a peaceful Saturday. I played with Sarang, and when Sarang took a nap, I shared some skinship with Heena.

However, even while spending time like that, I was subtly waiting for the night. No matter what, I didn’t want to play games alone when my family was together on a weekend afternoon.

Besides, Heena is very busy during the weekdays, so it was important to spend time together like this on the weekends.

As time passed, night returned again.

If I played games late again, Heena might worry, so I hugged Heena and patted her, waiting for her to fall asleep.

-Pat pat

“Mom is in the island shade~”

“Hehe, honey. I can’t sleep because you’re making me laugh~”

“Oh, really?”

“Yeah~ Just hug me.”

“Okay.”

A lullaby was too much. Anyway, after Heena fell asleep, I carefully slipped out of bed, so Heena wouldn’t wake up.

Like I was on an escape mission, like the day I turned on the computer without my mom knowing when I was young, I left the room quietly without making a sound.

Then, I went to the living room, sat in the corner of the sofa without turning on the lights, and started the game again.

Even while spending the day like usual, thoughts of the game were stirring in my head all day long. What will happen next, can I make a better weapon, how many towers do I have to climb to reveal the entire area.

So, I had been waiting for this time. Spending time with my family until bedtime, and now I have this time to relax and play games alone after everyone is asleep.

Of course, I didn’t plan to do it until dawn like yesterday. If I get too used to staying up all night, it will have a big impact on my life pattern.

So, even if it’s not that much.

Wouldn’t two hours be *jeokdanghi* [appropriately]?

Wouldn’t it be possible?!

Thinking that, I started the adventure to save the princess again.

-Swish

Without even realizing that there were eyes watching me in the darkness.