My Girlfriend Is Very Good To Me [EN]: Chapter 227

“Is that today? Then I have to go~ The colors are so pretty.”

Sounds of kids chatting around desks.

A noisy high school classroom filled with all sorts of sounds. In one corner of that space, a girl was smiling softly as she played with her phone.

Hair that fell below her shoulders, silky strands that seemed to flow like water when lifted. Asymmetrical bangs slightly parted.

A small yet defined face. Her eyes drooped slightly, giving her a very gentle impression, and her slightly upturned lips made her face, already elegant, even more pleasing to look at.

As if she were in a different space all alone, she exuded a comfortable yet somewhat foreign aura.

“Sarang! What are you doing after school? Going straight home again today?”

It was Han Sarang, just eighteen years old. She seemed to have inherited her mother, Lee Heena’s, appearance, yet her eyes and overall vibe were just like her father, Han Yeonhu.

She turned her head at her friend’s call. But instead of her usual bright demeanor, she looked somewhat shadowed.

“No~ I don’t really have any plans.”

“Huh? What’s with you? Is your dad not home?”

As Han Sarang admitted that she was free, her longtime childhood friend, Lee Jueun, immediately guessed the reason.

The reason why Han Sarang, an all-around beauty who seemed to live in her own world, excelling in studies, sports, and even games, rushed home every day after school was only one thing.

Thanks to being her childhood friend, she knew it was to spend time with her kind and caring father, whom she adored.

“Yeah. He said he had to stop by the office today. So I’m wondering what to do~”

Watching her friend rest her chin on her hand and start to ponder, Lee Jueun cheered inwardly. She wanted to hang out with Han Sarang, her childhood friend and best friend, more often. But since Han Sarang was such a daddy’s girl, there weren’t many opportunities to hang out together.

Of course, she had seen it from the side since they were young, so she just accepted it, but sometimes she felt a little sad that she didn’t get to hang out with her.

It was like, what kind of kid likes making meals for her dad or sticking to him and spacing out more than hanging out with her friends?

“Then, there’s this—”

Anyway, she didn’t want to miss this opportunity.

She was thinking that it would be nice to go shopping downtown for a while, go to karaoke, and finally chat leisurely at a cafe before parting ways, just as she was about to make a suggestion.

“Oh? Han Sarang, you’re not going home? Want to go to a PC cafe [internet cafe] together?”

“Hey, what are you doing! What PC cafe!”

“Hehe~ A PC cafe~”

Park Siyoon, a classmate who had been recruiting PC cafe members from the back of the classroom a little while ago, suddenly jumped in. Lee Jueun, who had been grinning at the thought of hanging out together, glared at him and tried to chase him away, but Han Sarang was actually drawn to the idea.

She thought that there was nothing better than games to kill time until her dad came home.

She had enjoyed many games with her dad and younger brother since she was young, and her skills in various home games had improved to the point where no one at home could match her anymore. She was also very good at AOS [Arena of Strategy] games, which had been popular since her dad’s generation and still are.

Of course, the background to her growing skills was solely the daddy’s girl aspect of ‘I can do it with Dad, and if I do well, Dad will praise me and like it—’ but there was no way for the other kids to know that.

It was just that even though she was a high school girl, she liked games and was unbelievably good at them.

And.

‘Damn, was I too obvious with the suggestion? No. It was normal.’

Park Siyoon, who thought he had made the suggestion as if he was calm and collected, was honestly full of ulterior motives. It wasn’t that often, but he had gone to PC cafes with several people a few times, so it wasn’t a completely random suggestion.

Park Siyoon felt his heart pounding and sweat forming on his fingertips as he stared only at Han Sarang’s lips as she pondered.

He was aware that he liked Han Sarang. He had never told anyone, though. But he was sure that most of the boys in the class probably felt the same way.

There were plenty of reasons to like Han Sarang, but there was no reason not to like her. First of all, she was basically pretty, she was good at studying, she had a good personality, and she was even good at games, so there was no way not to like her.

The problem was that she got along too well with her family and went straight home every time, so there was no time to do anything together after school. But a little while ago, when he had his ears open, he heard that she had no plans today.

Of course, Park Siyoon wasn’t always keeping Han Sarang in his sights and listening to her words, but when she caught his eye, he would unconsciously focus on her.

If Han Sarang happened to have a common interest or topic that they could talk about for a long time, he would continue to dwell on that moment even after returning home. Just like any other teenager in love.

Han Sarang always smiled well, but when that smile was directed at him, his heart would immediately be in turmoil.

Even at this moment, as she turned her gaze and gave him a warm smile as if she had finished contemplating.

“Shall we go? But you guys are so bad~”

“Hey, what are you talking about. Have you forgotten that I carried you before?”

“I don’t remember~?”

As Han Sarang accepted the offer and a trivial conversation continued, Park Siyoon cheered inwardly. He thought that even her slightly rough tone, which didn’t match her innocent and pure appearance and her clear voice like a jade bead, was cute.

And that was the same for the rest of his friends who were waiting for Han Sarang’s answer behind him.

“Damn, is there no one better than OneLove [a gaming handle]? Is everyone in our class dead?”

“But then how do we organize the positions?”

“We’ll just go on our own and OneLove goes wherever is left. She’s good at everything.”

“Ah, I really didn’t want to go to the academy, but should I join too?”

Their voices, which were chattering noisily again, were very excited. Even Seo Boong and Seo Buwon, who had initially rejected Park Siyoon’s offer, were subtly expressing their intention to participate.

As everyone was happy with Han Sarang’s decision, only Lee Jueun, who had initially tried to monopolize her, puffed up her cheeks.

“What! I wanted to go shopping and to a cafe with you today!”

“Huh? Did you? I’m sorry~”

“Ugh, never mind! Go to the PC cafe or something! I’m just going home too!”

“Don’t do that, Jueun, come with us~”

“What am I going to do there!”

Unfortunately, Lee Jueun didn’t really enjoy any games. Even if she followed, she would just take up a seat next to them and surf the web or just watch. Because of this, she felt even more resentful towards her childhood friend who wouldn’t hang out with her even today.

And at her friend’s grumbling, Han Sarang burst into a small laugh and grabbed her cheeks, turning her towards herself.

“Jueun.”

“Ah, what.”

As their eyes were forcibly met by Han Sarang, Lee Jueun couldn’t look directly into Han Sarang’s eyes and rolled her eyes around. It was too much to bear to look at her from this close, even though she was the same woman. She was so pretty that it was overwhelming.

But Han Sarang continued to speak while holding her face, whether she did or not.

“Why do you have to go there to do something?”

“Wh, what does that mean…”

“Just stay by my side. Got it?”

“……”

As Han Sarang’s smile deepened even more, Lee Jueun felt her face gradually heating up in real time.

‘Th, this crazy face genius…! Ugh, it’s going to be really boring if I go… I have to stare at Han Sarang’s face… That’s not bad either, but…’

She didn’t particularly feel romantic feelings for women. But just as men would admire the face of a very handsome man, she admired Han Sarang’s face every day.

She looked just like her aunt, who had a beauty that would make celebrities go away, and she even had the atmosphere of her uncle, who always made her feel comfortable when she saw him, so if she used that to seduce (?) her like this, she couldn’t resist.

“Jueun. Answer.”

“Ah! I’ll go, I’ll go!”

“Good~ Our Jueun is so good~ We won’t be there for long, so do you want to go to a cafe after? I heard one opened near your house.”

“Oh, really? You promised!”

“Of course, of course~”

—

After school.

Several people who had decided to go to the PC cafe together remained in the classroom. More people than originally planned.

“Why is this bastard here when he said he was going to the academy [private tutoring institution]?”

“Look at the way you talk when she’s letting you hang out with her.”

“Get lost, you idiot. Ah, then we need to find two more people and start an internal war, damn it.”

“Is this it? Let’s go.”

In addition to the four people Park Siyoon had initially recruited, three more men had joined. The purpose was obvious, as everyone here did. It was only because of the two of them. Not to mention Han Sarang, Lee Jueun was also quite popular because she was a pretty cute type.

Many men had already given up on Han Sarang because they thought she was an unattainable tree, but Lee Jueun was cute and pretty, but she was a worthy opponent to challenge. They didn’t know, but in fact, Lee Jueun had received more confessions from men than Han Sarang so far.

She still liked playing with Han Sarang more than having a boyfriend, so she had never accepted a confession.

“Is everyone ready? Let’s go quickly.”

“Yeah.”

Lee Jueun put her arm around Han Sarang, who had packed her bag, and urged her to leave. She hoped that if they went quickly and played quickly, they would have more time to go to the cafe together.

At that moment, as the other eight people, except for Han Sarang, who was just planning to kill time, were about to leave the classroom with joyful hearts.

-Drrrrr!

“Huh? Who… Ah! It’s Dad!”

-Pause

The movements of all the PC cafe members stopped at the sound of Han Sarang checking her phone, which suddenly started ringing, and the voice she uttered in a tone that was clearly brighter than before.

At the same time, everyone felt uneasy. They were interested in Han Sarang, whether big or small, and because of that, they knew how much Han Sarang liked her family, especially her dad.

Thanks to that, everyone stopped walking out of the classroom and began to listen intently to Han Sarang’s call.

“Hello? Dad? What’s wrong? Yeah. I’m done with school now. I’m with my friends… Oh?! Really?! Yeah! I have nothing to do! Friends? No? We’re not hanging out together today? I’ll go right away! Ah, then what about Somang [Sarang’s younger sibling]? Should I take Somang with me? Okay? Somang is playing with her friends? Mom is late today too? Then it’s just Dad and me eating together? Dad. I’ll go right now, so wait a little bit!”

The tone of her voice was getting higher and higher, and it was possible to guess how happy Han Sarang was just by her voice, even without knowing the content.

Thanks to that, the word resignation weighed heavily in their hearts. Their prior appointment with her had been thrown away like a dirty rag, but they couldn’t object.

They knew how cold Han Sarang could be when it came to her family, especially her dad, even though she was always easygoing and gentle.

Soon, she finished the call and bowed slightly to everyone, apologizing.

“Sorry~ My dad called me, so I’ll go! Let’s go to the PC cafe next time! Jueun, I’m sorry too! I’ll make it up to you for sure!”

“Well… If your parents called you, there’s nothing you can do…”

“That’s right…”

The men couldn’t hold her back and reluctantly agreed with regretful voices. But Lee Jueun didn’t despair at the canceled appointment and spoke with a slightly expectant voice.

“Are you going to eat with your uncle? Can, can I go with you too? I want to say hello after a long time…”

From her point of view, she had known him since she was a baby, so she didn’t feel awkward at all about meeting her friend’s dad. Besides, Han Yeonhu was always very kind and caring to her, who was Han Sarang’s best friend. She even liked him when she was in elementary school.

Because of that, she liked playing with Han Sarang and seeing her uncle. For her, this was much better than going to the PC cafe.

But Han Sarang immediately caught that somewhat shy words and reaction.

“…Hey, Jueun. Don’t tell me you still like my dad…”

“Ah, what are you talking about! I just wanted to see him after a long time! I haven’t been to your house much lately, so it’s been a while since I saw him!”

She hurriedly made excuses at Han Sarang’s voice mixed with murderous intent. She only liked him when she was young, but now he was just a friend’s dad who made her feel comfortable whenever she saw him. That was her true heart.

“No. I can’t trust you. You’re banned from entering our house from now on.”

“What are you talking about! I’m not!”

“If you send Dad a separate text, you’re dead.”

“Ah, I told you I wouldn’t… Why would I?”

But my childhood friend didn’t believe me.

Next episode

(feat. Han Sarang)

My steps were light. I hurried through the crowd, almost running, until I briefly waited at the bus stop and got on the bus.

My heart, Han Sarang’s heart, was floating as if walking on air.

I went out with my dad often, but a date with just the two of us wasn’t common. I was even happier because I thought I wouldn’t see him until late tonight, but we ended up meeting like this.

I felt a little sorry for suddenly canceling my after-school plans with my friends, but for me, a date with my dad was more important than anything else.

Besides, it was just the two of us. Mom was busy and often came home late, and Somang usually stuck by Dad’s side as much as I did, but today Somang wasn’t around either.

I couldn’t possibly force my cute little brother, who wanted to play with his friend more today, to come with me.

“Hehehe…”

A burst of laughter escaped me without realizing it at the thought of our long-awaited dinner date. My friends sometimes tell me that my daddy issues are too severe, but I don’t care at all.

What’s wrong with just loving my family? That’s how I felt. And I loved not only my dad but also my mom, my younger brother Somang, my grandparents, my uncles and aunts, and my cousins very much.

I don’t want to rank this love, but honestly, I just like my dad the most out of all of them.

[My Daddy♡: Are you coming? Don’t rush too much and be careful of the car.]

[Me: Yes, yes!! ٩(◦`꒳´◦)۶ I’m on the bus now! Three more stops!]

[My Daddy♡: Really? Then Dad will be near the bus stop. ヽ(๑╹◡╹๑)ノ]

“Hehe, what is this~ So cute!”

Emojis are popular among my friends these days, so I use them often too, but I don’t know why it’s so cute when my dad follows along.

Well, Dad is cute even normally!

[Me: I’ll be there soon~ ٩(๑>∀<๑)۶] I stopped talking to my dad, which made me smile, and sent a text to Somang and Mom. [Me: Our Somang~ Should I buy you tteokbokki [spicy rice cakes] when I go in later? Or if you want to eat something while playing, be sure to text me♡] [Me: Mom! I'm going on a date with Dad~ Did you hear? ٩(๑• ₃-๑)] Somang was so engrossed in playing with his friend that he didn't check right away. My brother doesn't like being active, so he prefers to stick with Dad at home rather than playing with friends. But very occasionally, he had time with his friends like this. Since Mom was often late anyway, that was the time when I could monopolize Dad. I enjoyed playing with the three of us because he was such a cute younger brother, but I was very grateful to Somang for making this time every now and then. As I smiled contentedly, thinking, 'As expected of my brother~' -Ting Perhaps because she was looking at her phone, Mom's reply came sooner than expected. And I had no doubt that the content would be full of envy for me. She's my beloved mother, but also a rival competing for Dad. I wondered how the reply came, and checked Mom's text while laughing inwardly. [My Mom♡: (Photo)(Photo)(Photo)… Mom already went on a date with Dad~? I had lunch near Mom's company earlier~ :>]

“……”

The text contained photos of Mom and Dad together in front of the food, photos of them feeding each other affectionately, and photos of them drinking with two straws in one drink.

The moment I saw it, my lips protruded. I sent a text to brag, but I was counterattacked. Looking at the picture of her smiling at the camera, I was sure Mom took it even harder with the intention of showing off to me.

How mean! I’m jealous!

And our dad, this won’t do? You said you were busy today, but you went on a date with Mom for lunch!

I can’t forgive you!

—

I thought I couldn’t forgive him, but when I saw my dad smiling brightly and welcoming me next to the bus stop, that feeling melted away like snow.

Dad’s smile, which hasn’t changed at all since the old days, had the power to calm my heart every time I saw it. It was impossible to get angry or annoyed while looking at that.

“Our daughter, you’re here?”

“Yeah~ Did you wait long? I’m sorry~”

“Waiting? Are you very hungry?”

“A little? Dad, let’s eat pasta!”

“Pasta… Shall we go to our usual place then? With a pizza pasta set and ade [a Korean fruit or herbal drink]?”

“Accepted! Let’s go!”

As soon as we met, we quickly decided on the menu and I put my arm around Dad’s. I just decided on something that came to mind, but it didn’t really matter. After all, Dad and I have almost the same taste.

In fact, I was the one who decided on the menu even when Mom or Somang were there. Since neither of them were picky eaters, they didn’t touch it unless I ate too much junk food.

Anyway, I stuck close to Dad and walked slowly down the street, chattering.

“You know, will you give me a prize if I do well on this exam?”

“I’ll give you a prize even if you don’t do well. Dad knows best that our daughter works hard every day, so I have to give you a prize.”

“Really? Hehe… Oh, right. Dad. Did Jueun send you a separate text or anything?”

“Jueun? Now that I think about it, I haven’t seen Jueun lately. Are you getting along well with Jueun?”

“I’m doing well! Anyway! Text! You didn’t get a text, did you?”

“Why would Jueun text Dad?”

“Heung… Good.”

I lowered Jueun’s alert level by one level in my mind. It was a problem because Dad was so cool. There were so many people who liked him besides my family.

In particular, Jueun had confessed to me that she liked my dad during our elementary school field trip. That was the first time I fought with Jueun. I shouted that my dad was mine.

Fortunately, it was a momentary feeling, so it gradually subsided, but Jueun still acted coy whenever she met Dad. Thanks to that, Dad thinks Jueun is a very shy child. She’s not like that.

Even if she’s my lifelong childhood friend and best friend, I couldn’t give up Dad. It’s hard enough to compete with Mom!

I chatted with Dad and entered the pasta store I used to visit often. And from the moment I sat down, I immediately picked up my phone and took all kinds of pictures.

-Click! Click! Click! Click…

“…Sarang. How much more are you going to take?”

“More than what I took with Mom.”

I had been taking dozens of pictures before ordering the menu, so even Dad, who was used to taking pictures, looked a little tired. But I couldn’t help it. I can’t lose to Mom.

But after all, the number of photos alone was not enough. I need something stronger.

“Dad.”

“Yeah?”

“Kiss me on the cheek.”

“Now?”

“Quickly~ Give me a kiss~”

“Oh, my…”

When I acted cute and whined, Dad eventually followed my words even while sighing. After all, he kissed me on the cheek quite often, so there was nothing to be shy about.

And I definitely captured the moment when Dad’s lips touched my cheek on camera. I asked for it to beat Mom, but I really liked this kind of affectionate skinship [physical affection] with my family in the first place.

I like doing it with Mom, and of course with Somang too.

“You didn’t take pictures like this with Mom earlier, did you?”

“I only took pictures of food and eating.”

“That’s it! I won!”

“Okay, okay. Are you done taking pictures?”

“Yeah!”

The battle(?) photos were perfectly prepared, so it was time to enjoy a meal date with Dad. I have to ask Dad to feed me pasta!

—

About an hour later.

After a meal with just Dad and me, I was originally planning to go straight home because Somang would be waiting for us.

“Oh? Somang is at Grandma’s house?”

“I was playing, but Uncle Heeseong kidnapped me and took me there. I’m going to eat there too.”

“Then let’s go shopping!”

“Is there anything you want to buy?”

“I think the cardigan I bought last year has gotten a little small~”

My date was extended a little due to Uncle Heeseong’s sudden kidnapping of Somang. While strolling down the street to digest, I looked around the clothing stores on the street one by one, but I didn’t like anything, so I headed to the department store.

And at a store that our family often visited, I put on a few selected clothes one by one.

“Dad! How about this?”

“Pretty.”

“How about this?”

“That too.”

“You always say it’s pretty! Take a closer look~”

“It’s really all pretty. Where are the clothes that don’t suit our daughter?”

“Eueueueum… Reaaally…”

I was grateful that he said such nice things, but I wanted Dad to tell me in more detail how pretty I was. I know it’s hard for Dad to express it because he’s weak in fashion.

I secretly turned on the recording app on my phone and asked Dad in a different way.

“Then Dad.”

“Yeah.”

“Am I prettier than Mom?”

“……”

“Quickly~ I won’t buy it unless I’m that pretty.”

“You’re as pretty as Mom.”

“No! Tell me I’m prettier than Mom!”

“Eueum…”

“Aaaing~ Mom’s not here right now~”

“…Are you recording with your phone?”