Chapter 94

### Chapter 94: Shopping

“Haa, haaa….”

Smack!

I took a deep breath and smacked Lilianna's plump bottom, which was lying face down.

“I’m so hungry from working so hard. What do you want to eat?”

“Just, give me a moment… to rest….”

Even though Lilianna was clearly wearing clothes, her bare skin was exposed, making for a pleasant sight.

“Wear that next time we have sex. It looks good on you.”

“Pervert… Ahn.”

I poked her side, and she let out a series of "ahn, ahn" sounds, which I found amusing.

“You should have shown it to me first.”

“Hnn….”

Lilianna, still recovering from the afterglow, couldn’t get up, so I opened the delivery app on my smartwatch.

“What do you want to eat?”

While I was choosing today’s menu, Lilianna peeked at my smartwatch and said,

“Huh? We should order something to eat. There’s nothing at home, right?”

“Sometimes, I want to eat something healthy.”

“… What?”

What is this succubus suddenly talking about?

Why is she bringing up healthy food?

“I miss the food my mom used to make!”

“Are you kidding? How long ago was it that you were crying over chicken? Are you crazy?”

“I don’t care! Make me some food!”

Lilianna shook her head vigorously and clung to me.

“Come on. If you’re going to make food, you should do it, not me.”

“You should do it! I earn money and have sex with you. What do you do for the household?”

Lilianna said, glaring at me.

“Eh…?”

“I don’t do any housework. I don’t do the laundry. I don’t clean. I earn the money! We have sex together, so what do you do?”

“… Is that so?”

I couldn’t think of a counterargument.

Maybe I was the spoiled one, not Lilianna.

I try to live my life to the best of my ability, but according to Lilianna, what have I done for the household? Wait, is "household" even the right word?

And why is she suddenly talking about home-cooked meals?

★ Heroine Status Window

– [Affection: 86] (+0.2)

– [Lust: 74]

– [Hunger: 45]

– [Fatigue: 35]

Current Status: I want to go out with my master for the first time in a while….

‘Ah… You wanted to go out.’

It’s understandable to feel stifled if you’re always at home.

But I can’t forgive her for teasing me.

“Sorry… I’ll go grocery shopping and make some food.”

I bowed my head apologetically and started getting dressed.

“I’ll go with you. It’s pitiful for you to go alone, right?”

She smiled slyly, as if this was part of her plan. But no way.

“No. I’ll go alone as a form of penance. Send me a message with what you want to eat.”

“Eh, eh? You don’t have to…?”

“I’m going grocery shopping. Send me a message with what you want to eat.”

I put on a jacket and headed to the front door to put on my shoes.

“… Fine! Go, go!”

Lilianna crossed her arms and glared at me. She seemed to know I was doing this on purpose.

Did I smile too obviously?

Anyway, if I took her, she would just ask for this and that, making shopping a hassle.

“Let’s go out together next time. Wait for me today.”

“Alright….”

Seeing her disappointed look, my heart softened a bit.

Maybe I should look for a place outside the dormitory.

Not just for Lilianna, but also because it would be more convenient to meet other girls.

Now that Lilianna’s stream has settled down, there’s no need to deliberately draw attention.

I opened the dormitory door to go shopping.

“…?”

As soon as I stepped out, a strange chill ran through my body.

‘I just got a chill. What’s going on?’

Is it still spring cold?

Anyway, I should make some home-cooked food as Lilianna requested.

The only home-cooked meal I can make is kimchi stew. I’ll make that.

“Maybe I’ll go to the supermarket.”

I headed to a large discount store to get the feel of shopping again.

Actually, it’s been a while since I’ve been to a large supermarket, whether in the original world or here.

Especially here, where I get 3 million won a month for maintaining my dignity, it’s more convenient to have food and necessities delivered.

This store is actually more popular with the surrounding locals than with the students.

I came here to get the feel of pushing a cart and shopping, which I wouldn’t do otherwise.

“Kimchi stew recipe: kimchi and beef broth…”

I checked the recipe on my smartwatch and bought the ingredients one by one.

It felt good to remember the first time I lived alone and did my own cooking.

I was really diligent for the first month… but eventually, I got lazy and relied on delivery food.

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『A side quest has been transmitted.』

Being short of money at the checkout is very awkward.

Help me get through it smoothly!

– Reward: 1 Random Stat Point

———————-

“Huh?”

A side quest just appeared?

I quickly looked around for Nam Da-eun.

I saw her pushing a cart into one of the checkout lines.

Her perfectly sculpted figure and long black hair were very attractive.

★ Heroine Status Window

– [Affection: 11]

– [Lust: 10]

– [Hunger: 30]

– [Fatigue: 83]

Current Status: I need to buy some snacks for Dae-hee… and shampoo, since mine is running out.

She usually has a look of excellence in her eyes, but today she had a faint smile, indicating she was going to see her sister.

I naturally followed behind Nam Da-eun, pushing my cart.

Her cart was filled with snacks and necessities.

She had bought expensive chocolates and boxed snacks for her sister, but the cheapest shampoo for herself.

She even had only a bar of soap, not body wash or foam cleanser.

She had chosen the cheapest toilet paper on sale.

“13,200 won, please.”

“I’ll pay with cash.”

Nam Da-eun lives on a minimal allowance, as most of her dignity maintenance money is taken by the guild.

Seeing her pull out crumpled 1,000 won bills and 100 won coins from a worn-out pink wallet, I felt really bad.

“One, two, three….”

“Sir, you’re short on money….”

But, incredibly, she was exactly 100 won short.

“Ah, I’m sorry….”

Nam Da-eun hesitated and then took out the shampoo instead of the snacks for her sister.

She must have bought the snacks for her sister and miscalculated the total.

Her face turned red with embarrassment at not having 13,200 won.

I need to step in now.

“Nam Da-eun.”

“Eh!?”

She seemed extremely surprised to see me appear suddenly behind her.

“Haven’t you found your card yet? Sir, please charge it to this.”

I held out my smartwatch to the cashier.

“Sure, I understand.”

“No… thank you.”

Realizing I was trying to help, Nam Da-eun accepted my offer.

She then waited with her shopping bag until my turn at the checkout, and then spoke to me.

“I’ll pay you back next time.”

Holding the shopping bag with both hands and bowing deeply, she seemed like the Nam Da-eun I knew.

“You must really like snacks. You kept the snacks and took out the shampoo.”

“… They’re for my sister. I haven’t seen her in a while.”

“Is that so? Then buy more. I’ll pay for it.”

“It’s not necessary. It would be a bother.”

“Still, if you haven’t seen her in a while, it would be nice to bring more. She’ll like it.”

Nam Da-eun hesitated at the thought of her sister liking it, then sighed and said,

“It’s okay. I really appreciate it. Actually, I’ve spent a lot this month, so I’m out of money. I’ll pay you back next month.”

“You don’t have to. We’re in the same group. Just be more cooperative next time. It’s for your own good, so please.”

“… I’m sorry. But I have to be number one.”

Nam Da-eun’s expression hardened slightly.

She must be thinking about her hospitalized sister.

“Why? What’s so important about being number one?”

“To me, being number one is really important. I’m really sorry. I’ll pay you back for today.”

“Alright. We’re in the same group. See you next time.”

I left Nam Da-eun standing there and left the supermarket.

“I tried to provoke her, but it didn’t work.”

It’s a bit disappointing, but having a long conversation with someone who keeps her heart closed is a success in itself.

I also managed to plant a good image.

This is how you gradually open someone’s heart.

She’ll probably be more cooperative with group assignments next time. I even bought her snacks.

When I returned to the dormitory, Lilianna greeted me.

“You’re back?! Did you buy what I asked for?”

“Chicken and pizza aren’t home-cooked meals. I’ll show you the true essence of home-cooked food today.”

“Ugh… okay.”

Leaving Lilianna, who had a disgusted look on her face, lying on the bed, I started cooking the kimchi stew.

It’s been a while since I cooked, so it’s a bit hard to get used to.

But as the smell of the bubbling kimchi stew filled the dormitory, even Lilianna, who was lying down, slowly approached.

“What’s this? It doesn’t look like tteokbokki.”

“Ah, this is called kimchi stew.”

“What?”

I brought the kimchi stew I cooked to Lilianna.

Warm rice with kimchi stew is what home-cooked food is.

“Yah! It’s spicy! What is this!”

“What’s spicy? It’s refreshing.”

“It’s hot and spicy, what’s refreshing! Are you crazy?”

This crazy succubus is causing a fuss even with home-cooked food.

“This is K-home-cooked food. If you like it, eat it with a fried egg.”

“Ugh… it looks tasty, but also not.”

It’s definitely awkward to see a succubus eating kimchi stew.

I stared at Lilianna blankly and noticed the window was open.

“Lilianna, I told you to always keep the window closed. What if someone peeks in?”

“Huh? I didn’t open it.”

“I closed it when I left. If it wasn’t you, who was it?”

“Is that so? I think I did….”

Seeing Lilianna frown and try to remember, I started to worry.

Is she getting dementia? She is a bit old.

“Your expression bothers me. Are you thinking something strange?”

“Not at all. Just eat the kimchi stew.”

*

“Alright. We’re in the same group. See you next time.”

Iho-yeon left the supermarket, waving.

“Haa….”

Nam Da-eun sighed, looking at the snacks in the shopping bag she was holding with both hands.

‘To be jealous of such a nice person. I’m trash….’

Thanks to Iho-yeon, she was able to buy more snacks for her sister and returned to the dormitory.

After showering and changing into comfortable clothes, Nam Da-eun lay on her bed.

“He probably wants to be number one too… He’s rumored to be a promising student.”

Running EveryDay, she searched for Iho-yeon’s name, and numerous posts appeared.

Most praised Iho-yeon, but some were baseless criticisms.

“Why are people so selfish….”

What did Iho-yeon do to deserve such criticism from those trolls?

He doesn’t have an easy life either.

“Ugh….”

Feeling her head get complicated, Nam Da-eun sent a message to her sleeping sister.

– Me: [Photo] I bought a lot of snacks! See you on the weekend!

I hope Dae-hee will smile a little more when she sees this.

Tomorrow was the day of the 1-on-1 duel.

So far, she had maintained first place in practical exams without fully exerting herself.

“Can I do it this time?”

She wanted to reduce the benefits of the buyer guild holding her sister and Uncle Min-gyu.

That’s why Nam Da-eun maintained just enough skill to stay in first place, but Iho-yeon definitely seemed strong.

“I’ll probably meet him in the 1-on-1 duel… It would be nice to meet in the final.”

That way, she could at least give him second place.

Nam Da-eun worried about tomorrow and fell asleep.