My Girlfriend Is Very Good To Me [EN]: Chapter 74

Ep. 73

The place Suhwang told me about was unexpectedly close to Heena’s house, rather than near the school.

I wondered why we came all the way here, but when I thought about it, there weren’t many bars near our school, so there weren’t many places to go. But going to a more distant downtown area would make it hard to get home later.

Because of that, it ended up being a pretty ambiguous location. It was close to Heena’s house, but not right next to it. Compared to my house, it was about a 7:3 split in terms of proximity.

When I arrived at the bar, the usual members were already there: Kim Suhwang, Jung Yunseong, Shin UiHyun, and Lee Hyunwoo. There were a few other kids who sometimes hang out with us, but I figured they only called these guys knowing Heena was coming. It might be awkward otherwise.

I felt a little sorry and grateful for that.

“Bro’s here!”

“Hi~”

I greeted them and sat down on the chair. It was a perfect six-seater at a rectangular table in the corner, so the spot was good.

The bar was quite crowded since it was the evening of the first day of the new year. Because of that, it felt okay to talk loudly. I could already see tables where people were shouting excitedly.

I thought it would be a calm atmosphere since it was an izakaya [Japanese-style pub] with a Japanese-style menu, but when I came in, it was nothing like that at all. Just a lot of drunk people talking loudly.

“You’re here. It’s been a while, Lee Heena.”

“It’s been a while. Sorry for tagging along~”

“When calling Han Yeonhoo, we’ve decided to just think of it as a package deal…”

I couldn’t help but laugh at Suhwang’s resigned expression.

Sorry for bringing her! But I was called out during a date, so I couldn’t help it. It would be different if you called me when I was home alone.

After exchanging brief greetings with the others, I looked around and saw that everyone was glancing at the menu with tense faces.

“Uh… so what should we order? Oh, we’re splitting the bill at the end.”

“Yeah. Is this everyone’s first time drinking?”

“What, are you showing off because you drank yesterday? Impressive.”

“It’s not that, but since it’s the first time for most of us, let’s just get beer for everyone and a bottle or two of soju [Korean distilled spirit] to taste.”

“That’s good. Hey, convenience store heir! Can you order?”

“No way. Don’t make me order in places like this.”

Yunseong, who is shy, was crouching in the middle as if he sincerely didn’t want to be asked to order, and UiHyun and Hyunsoo were excitedly choosing appetizers. I also looked at the menu with Heena.

There were more interesting options than I thought. There was jjambong [spicy seafood noodle soup], and okonomiyaki [savory Japanese pancake]. Is it because it’s an izakaya?

And among them, what caught my eye was the soup.

“Fish cake soup? This would be good. Yesterday, having that clam soup was nice too. It soothes the stomach.”

“Then let’s go with this. And let’s only drink a little today. Okay?”

“Of course. You delete the video you saved on your phone first.”

“No way. It’s my treasure.”

“Ha…”

I wish you wouldn’t think of things like that as treasures. Anyway, Heena and I decided on the fish cake soup and left the rest of the appetizers to the others.

Normally, I would have continued the skinship by kissing in this situation, but today, since there were other people around, Heena was holding back a bit. I was grateful that she didn’t refuse in front of my family, but she was more restrained in front of my friends.

After a while, I confirmed that they had chosen all the appetizers and raised my hand to call the staff.

“Excuse me!”

“Yes! I’ll be right there~”

The store was crowded, but thanks to the large number of staff working, one of them came right away.

“We’d like to order. Six 500cc draft beers, two bottles of Chamxseul [brand of soju], fish cake soup, chili shrimp cheese stir-fry, and… Jung Yunseong, what was it that you chose?”

“Assorted skewers.”

“Ah, right. Assorted skewers too.”

“Yes! Six 500s, two soju, fish cake soup, chili shrimp, assorted skewers, right? Um… can I see your IDs one by one?”

“Yes.”

At those words, everyone took out their IDs as if they had been waiting for it. It’s the first time I’ve used it since I got it. I hope no one left it behind.

The staff member looked at each one and compared it to their faces, then smiled and took the order sheet and left.

“Wow, weren’t you a little nervous?”

“I was wondering what would happen if I got rejected.”

“Is there anyone who faked their age? Why would you get rejected?”

Everyone was laughing and enjoying the situation. The fact that they checked our IDs at the bar and that we passed was fun. It also made us realize that we had really become adults.

In the meantime, some of the dizziness that was still lingering was bothering me. So I got up to go to the bathroom and wash my face.

“I guess there’s a bathroom in here? I’ll be back in a bit. Heena, can you hold my phone and coat?”

“Okay, give it to me. Take your time.”

“Hanyeon! Tell me about the bathroom when you get back. I’ll have to go later too.”

“Okay.”

—

After returning from the bathroom, we all raised our glasses in front of the drinks and appetizers that came out faster than I thought.

“Cheers!”

It was a bit awkward to shout something like yesterday, so I simply clinked glasses and drank the beer. The ice-cold beer that chilled my bones was completely different from what I drank at home.

Is this, draft beer?

It wasn’t more delicious than cola, but it was quite drinkable compared to what I drink at home.

“Wow! It tastes terrible!”

“Real.”

“I think it’s okay?”

“Me too.”

Seeing this, I realized that we had been playing it very safe. It’s everyone’s first time drinking today. Everyone was surprised by the taste of the alcohol, which wasn’t as good as they thought, like I was yesterday, and left comments.

And then, we each poured a glass of soju and took a sip.

“Ugh… why do people drink this lump of alcohol?”

“I know, right.”

I agreed with Yunseong, who said the same thing as me. The rest of the guys frowned, but they weren’t unable to drink it, so they each emptied their glasses.

And Heena.

-gulp

Today, she still empties her glass without any change in expression. I couldn’t help but be amazed at her pace, no matter what she drank, whether it was soju, beer, or whiskey.

And I poured her another glass as she held out her empty glass to me.

“You’re really good at drinking.”

“I’m just average~”

Heena seems to know how to control herself, so she’ll drink appropriately on her own.

With that thought, I turned my attention to the fish cake soup.

“Wow. Lee Heena drinks like that, but Han Yeonhoo is so weak?”

-pause

I stopped moving at Suhwang’s words, which seemed to provoke me. For a moment, I thought I should show them what I’m made of.

However, I remembered the hangover that had been bothering me so much today, so I decided to just ignore it. I was still a little dizzy until just now, so I can’t have that happen tomorrow too.

“Hey, everyone drinks according to their tolerance.”

“Oh~ So, Han Yeonhoo’s tolerance is one shot of soju and one glass of beer? Wow~ You’re a terrible drinker.”

“No, what─”

“What? Is that all you can drink? Even I, who’s drinking alcohol for the first time today, would drink more than that.”

“You passed out from drinking yesterday, right?”

“Who said that… Heena?”

“Eung~?” [Korean interjection, similar to “huh?”]

Heena looked at me with a head tilt as if she didn’t know anything. Does she think everything will be forgiven with a cute gesture?

Actually, yes. I can’t say anything when she’s like that. As expected, Lee Heena is a genius of faces. She’s the embodiment of cuteness.

I had no choice but to ignore the slander and defamation. I don’t know why these guys are acting up all of a sudden, but there’s no need to deal with them.

With that thought, I reached for the fish cake soup again.

“Then can we just bury Han Yeonhoo at the bottom of the barrel in today’s drinking battle?”

“It looks like he’s not going to join since he’s backing out so much, so we should do that, I guess.”

“Let’s mess around with just us and post the ranking on the group chat?”

“Deal!”

What?

“What are you talking about again?”

“What. You said you weren’t going to drink. If you’re scared, then die.”

“That’s… no. I promised Heena that I would only drink a little.”

For a moment, my competitive spirit flared up, but I refused one more time since I had made a promise. Then, Heena frowned slightly and took something out of her pocket. A familiar square packet of medicine.

Isn’t that a hangover cure?

“I’d be worried if you drank too much… but it’s your first time drinking with your friends, so I can’t help it. Does everyone want to take one of these? You can take it before drinking, or after drinking.”

“What is this?”

“It’s a hangover cure. Just drink it with water.”

“Oh~ Thank you!”

They immediately expressed their gratitude and started putting them in their pockets. I was just staring blankly at it.

A situation was forming where I had to do this drinking battle, which seemed like the most useless thing in the world. Looking at these guys looking at me with somewhat mocking faces.

You guys are drinking alcohol for the first time, so do you really have to do such a useless thing?

“Hey, your girlfriend is doing this much for you, and you’re backing out?”

“Han Yeonhoo has gotten a lot weaker~”

I didn’t really want to, but I sighed at the sight of Suhwang and Yunseong spitting out those words while sneering.

You newbies who have never even tasted a bomb shot or a cocktail!

“Bring it on, you bastards!!”

I’ll destroy you all!

—

Everything was black in front of my eyes. How much time had passed? I vaguely remembered drinking like crazy again.

“Ugh…”

As soon as I woke up, I cursed myself for the headache and dizziness that were bothering me again. I was really stupid. What was so great about that provocation that I fell for it?

Anyway.

I definitely opened my eyes, but I couldn’t see anything. In the meantime, I felt a soft sensation all over my body, including my face. I was hugging something, and that something was also hugging the back of my head. To the point where it was a little hard to breathe.

I couldn’t immediately figure out the situation because of the alcohol. I had lost my memory while drinking yesterday, so I didn’t even know where I was now. Even though my head hurt, I had to figure out the situation first, so I turned over.

“You’re awake?”

“…Huh?”

Heena’s voice came from above my head. Thanks to that, my drowsy mind woke up. I was startled and raised my face, and Heena’s face, smiling at me, was right in front of my nose.

And only then did I realize what state I was in.

On the bed, I was hugging Heena’s body, and she was holding my head tightly. I quickly rolled my eyes and looked around, and I saw a familiar room.

It was Heena’s room.

“What, what is it? Why am I here?”

“Hehehe, you were so drunk yesterday that we came to my house together~ Don’t you remember?”

“……”

I didn’t remember at all. What is going on?

No, wait a minute. Then, could it be that the curved and soft sensation I felt on my face just now was…

When I thought about that, I forgot all about the headache and dizziness and hurriedly gave strength to take my body away.

Then I staggered out of bed.

“Ah…”

I saw Heena moaning as if she was sad that I was moving away. On her bed that I had seen so many times, she was lying down wearing a white t-shirt and training pants.

For a moment, I couldn’t help but grope my body to see if I was wearing clothes, and fortunately, my clothes were still on. Only my coat was hanging on one side of the room.

Phew, I can’t have my first time while being drunk.

After letting out a sigh of relief inside, the tension was quickly relieved. Thanks to that, the headache that I had forgotten for a moment hit my head.

“My head hurts…”

“It’s hard, right? Let’s rest a little more~ Come back here. Good boy?”

I wanted to go wash right away because of the unpleasant feeling in many ways, but I felt a strong temptation at the sight of her calling me in a gentle voice.

I was surprised by the unexpected situation and got out, but honestly, I wanted to go back to the situation just now.

I, it doesn’t matter, does it? I’m not doing anything weird, just hugging like usual.

With that thought, I approached her again as if I couldn’t win. When I came back obediently, a smile bloomed on Heena’s face.

She raised her body slightly and hugged my head to her chest again. And then she fell on the soft bed.

At the same time, I feel her soft chest again. Along with the pleasant scent that always tickled my nose.

Enjoying the indescribable feeling to the fullest, I hugged her waist again.

“Hehe, it’s still early, do you want to sleep a little more?”

“Yeah…”

“Good night~ Hehe, cute…”

Oh well, I closed my eyes with a feeling of not knowing. Maybe it’s because I took that hangover cure in the middle of yesterday, but my condition wasn’t so serious that I wanted to throw up right away.

Thanks to that, I was able to sleep in her arms. I had to do some lower body positioning, though.

I’m not human if I drink until I lose my memory from now on, really. Ha… I don’t even remember yesterday, so what the hell did I do again? Let’s just not ask or listen to anyone. Please.

That’s how my, our twentieth birthday ended while being drunk all day. But Heena seemed very happy for some reason.