One of the attractions at the amusement park: the haunted house.

The ghosts in that place were apparitions directly captured by the awakened from the gate...

-Whisper.

"Senior. Ready?"

"Yeah. Today, we're going to make history."

..Of course, they weren't actual apparitions, just people in costumes.

But today, the employees' professionalism in their costumes was as high as that of real ghosts.

It was all because of the recently arrived Yu-jin and Shia duo.

'Apparently, he has feelings for one of those three, is it Yu Shia..?'

'If you're Korean, you have to support Shia. Of course."

'If I talk about how I set up Korea's representative awakened later over drinks... Oh man.

What was a haunted house?

A dark interior. An eerie atmosphere. A heart pounding with fear.

Next to me was the person who would protect me, and whom I had to protect.

Naturally leading to physical contact.

Then, due to the suspension bridge effect, fear gradually transformed into love...

And once they exited the haunted house?

 

A couple that had grown closer, laughing and chatting.

The ghosts would cheer themselves on for another job well done.

 

They prided themselves on being matchmakers in their own way.

However, today they had received some extraordinary guests.

It was only natural for the staff to be fervent about creating a couple that would go down in the history of Korea.

With this determined will, the employees headed into the attraction to scare the two...

"———Is it Aika or Alice?"

-Stop.

.....?"

They froze in the staff corridor.

The well-costumed ghosts' pupils wandered aimlessly.

'What is this? Aren't they supposed to be getting together? What's going on here?'

'Outside, they were arm in arm and smiling, but as soon as they were alone in the dark, the tone of their voices dropped. It's scary.'

They had expected a romantic scenario and wanted to help, but what they got was a thriller. Even the ghosts were startled by the suspense.

After a moment of watching, they slowly began to back away.

"Should we just let the couple enjoy themselves for a bit...?"

"Yeah, that might be a good idea. Even ghosts need to know the time and place. Of course."

'If we eavesdrop wrongly and get caught by Yu Shia, we'll get fired.'

The pressure from Yu Shia even made the ghosts retreat.

 

If those beyond the wall were this frightened, how terrifying must it be on the scene?

Yu-jin's pupils darted in all directions.

"W-what do you mean.?"

 

"You said you have feelings for one of the three. Who is it?"

"...."

"Why does it sound like she's angry? Why is she angry?!'

Yu-jin couldn't understand

When did she cling to his arm and act like a lover, but then change as soon as they were in the dark?

And then interrogate him about who he liked?

Why would you think it's not you, Shia?

I like you, too. Just as much as the other two.

'This isn't the kind of confession she wants, right..?'

Is this the kind of confession Shia wants?

It couldn't be. Shia is rational; there must be a reason.

I can't figure out the reason. It must be because she likes me and is upset.

Yu-jin was confused by these thoughts.

"If you don't answer..."

- Squeeze.

"You know my ability, right? Controlling darkness. It's dark here, so you better answer well."

"Heek..."

However, Shia just hugged Yu-jin's arm tightly.

Her chest pressed so firmly against his arm that it felt like it might crush.

That's how much she was angry...

- Thump thump.

'She can't hear my heartbeat, can she? She won't think I'm a pervert, right? Will she think I'm attacking her just because it's dark?!'

She wasn't as angry as she seemed.

She definitely intended to confront him in anger at first.

But as she walked around arm in arm, her anger seemed to dissipate naturally.

Maybe this is why women insist on dates, she thought.

Shia was quite excited about her first amusement park date.

"...."

'How angry is she that I can feel her heartbeat through her arm?! Did I really do something wrong?!'

The only problem was that Yu-jin perceived her excitement as anger.

A well-behaved young man quickly pressed the surrender button.

 

Using the wisdom of a married man: "When your wife is angry, just bow your head and apologize' to its fullest extent.

"I'm sorry. I..."

"Sorry? For what?"

-Squeeze.

 

"....."

 

'T'd rather break an S-class gate!! Save me!"

Of course, the wisdom of a married man did not work.

Shia just slowly pushed Yu-jin toward the wall.

Pretending to be angry, unconsciously increasing physical contact.

Their stomachs were pressed together.

-Push.

"Why are you silent? Tell me why you're sorry?"

 

"T-that's because."

"If you say you like someone among the three without even consulting me, don't you think that puts me in a difficult position?"

"If it's you, Shia, I thought you could use that kind of attention well."

"What happens to me if you date another woman?"

Their bodies overlapped. Her chest, pressing against him, proclaimed its modesty.

 

Honey dripped from her brown eyes as she looked up at Yu-jin.

A sweet breath accompanied each playful flick of her tongue.

'This is crossing the line... Eh, who cares'

- Swoosh.

"Did you do something wrong or not?"

Moreover, her knee subtly slid between Yu-jin's thighs.

It was both a threat to resort to inhumane violence if he didn't answer and...

A scene that would only look like sexual harassment if seen by others.

Haru's eyes gleamed.

-Stare.

'Dad's precious part will touch Flatten. They're about to do something embarrassing.'

During their piggyback ride, Yu-jin had said that if they did this, their precious parts would touch and that it was inappropriate.

Even innocent Haru knew it was a reference to their private areas.

She just didn't understand why it was embarrassing.

But now she was getting a live demonstration of sex education?

Haru was very interested.

The girl, who usually tuned out the chairman's words, was showing the best learning attitude of her life.

'What's embarrassing? Why is it embarrassing?'

 

- Stare.

“……”

'Haru, don't just watch, help me!!! You said you'd protect me, was that a lieee!!!?"

In that moment, the well-behaved young man entered a second panic.

His wife was pressing him with her body while interrogating him about another woman.

His foster daughter was watching with a look that said she wished she had popcorn.

It was exasperating.

Oh, what should I do? Why has it come to this?

"That, I was wrong..."

"So, what did you do wrong?"

"Because I spoke recklessly in the interview, I caused you trouble...."

"Is that all?"

 

"....."

 

Even groveling didn't work.

Shia was smiling, finding Yu-jin's discomfort cute.

Yu-jin was trembling in fear of death.

Haru was simply curious about the sex education.

The silence continued thanks to the harmonious mix of their different thoughts.

 

Shia licked her lips secretly.

-Slip. Swoosh.

'Since Yu-jin did something wrong, it's okay, right? If a man does this to a woman, he's a pervert, but since I'm a woman, it's okay, right?'

Simultaneously, her knee continued to rise slowly, like a fuse burning toward a bomb.

At the end of it was the thigh, the groin.

My breath quickened.

"Hurry up and answer..!"

'Can I really do it? Should I go for it with this momentum!?'

"That's the shameful act...!!'

Yu-jin, unaware that he was three seconds away from being forcibly harassed.

Shia and Haru swallowed their saliva, and Yu-jin closed his eyes tightly...

"Actually..."

-Ding dong deng.

(Excessive physical contact may anger the ghosts-.)

".....?"

Then came the announcement that followed.

It was from the employees who had run away in fright just moments ago.

"Manager, if we wait just a little longer, we might witness a new chapter in Korean history. Should we just close our eyes to it..?"

 

"No. If an obscene act is happening inside the attraction, employees should stop it, not just watch. Are you doing your job properly?"

"Sigh."

They had been caught watching through the CCTV with popcorn and cola, and they had to give the order to stop, albeit with tears in their eyes.

Shia, who had been filled with fervor, finally realized her situation.

'Excessive physical contact? What did I even.?

-Freeze.

Huh?"

Yu-jin was pressed against the wall, unable to move.

Her chest was tightly pressed against him.

Her knee was almost touching his groin.

The position and attire made it look like a lewd act, no matter who saw it.

Shia jumped up.

"H-h-huh!? No, it's not like that!! Don't misunderstand, you idiot!!!"

'What do I do, what do I do...! I must be crazy!!'

She tried to assert her innocence to the empty air, but everyone who needed to see had already seen.

Only Haru clicked her tongue in disappointment.

 

"Flatten. No shameful act?"

"No, you idiot!!!"

"That's a pity."

And lastly, the well-behaved young man...

'Thank you for saving me. You're my lifesaver. If you know anyone with mental issues, I'll be happy to help....

He was just grateful to the whole world.

A well-behaved young man who didn't even know what had almost happened to him.

***

Shia's continuous aggressive stance was thwarted thanks to the timely intervention of the staff through the CCTV.

He had narrowly escaped death.

"Well, um, Yu-jin. I..."

"I'm sorry, Shia!! I don't know what I did wrong, but I'm sorry anyway!!!"

-Flop.

"I'm the worst person ever!!!"

"..Huh?"

And then, seizing the moment when Shia was flustered, he unconditionally surrendered.

He even performed a full dogeza.

He didn't want to behave so disgracefully in front of his wife...

But atter being hit by the double whammy of 'What did you do wrong' and 'Is that all, ' he understood.

Oh, that's why Japan surrendered unconditionally - he thought.

It was a moment of unexpected history lesson.

"Please forgive me.."

"Well, um, get up, Yu-jin. I'm not that mad."

".....?"

Whether it was because my prayers were answered, I heard a reluctant voice from above.

I carefully lifted my head.

I met Shia's eyes, who was extending her hand to me.

"I also got too excited and made a mistake, so..."

"I'm really sorry!!!"

- Bang.

Due to the angle, it seemed like an inappropriate sight.

 

"What's wrong!? I said it's okay, why.."

"Your clothes are a bit rolled up. I can see your underwear!"

..? ....!!!!!?"

- Whip.

"You, you idiot!! Just get up already!!"

"Okay. Sorry."

However, perhaps because I confessed so obediently.

Shia didn't get as angry as I thought she would.

I quickly stood up.

"Really, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have lifted my head.."

"Sigh. It's fine. Let's just call it even."

"What's even?"

"It's a thing. You idiot."

She even let the underwear thing slide.

Her kindness made me want to cry.

My wife is an angel. I love her.

"Anyway. Um... It's a bit much for me to meddle in your love life, but everyone else is a foreigner except for me. I was worried and said something harsh. I'm sorry."

 

"Oh, right."

Even the reason she did that was absurd.

She was worried that a K-talented person might get charmed by a foreign woman and leave.

I finally understood and nodded

"Whatever else, there's one thing I can assure you. I have no intention of leaving Cheonhwa or Korea."

"R-really? In that case, I'm relieved for now."

Shia seemed to be trying to let it slide as well, apparently satisfied with my answer.

After that, we continued to enjoy the haunted house as usual.

Of course, Haru was the only one really enjoying it.

-Burst.

"Waaah!!!"

"Hello, Mr. Ghost."

"..Ah, yes. Hello."

Though the way she enjoyed it was odd...

If she was having fun, it was fine.

Anyway, as we continued, we eventually neared the exit.

The lights gradually became brighter.

"Yu-jin, by the way. Who do you like among the two?"

 

"Yeah?"

 

"I mean, uh. Just curious."

 

At the same time, she asked a small question in a quiet voice.

I looked to see what it was, and Shia averted her gaze.

Her shoulders drooped in dejection.

'The right move would be to say it's a secret and move on...'

[Honestly, you idiot. Huh? That's so lame. If you're going to juggle two girls, be shameless and act mean! Ugh, if it weren't for your face and cute personality, I'd dump you.]

'Maybe I should be a little mean.'

"—Why just two?"

"....?"

Her shoulders shot up at the mischievous question.

Then, Shia's head hesitantly turned towards me.

I smiled playfully.

"I said among the three? Why do you think you're not one of them?"

"…What? W-wait. What do you mean by that?"

"Come on, Haru. Let's go! Daddy will buy you delicious tonkatsu!"

-Hastily.

 

And then I hurriedly left.

I quickly took Haru's hand and fled.

I thought it would be very awkward if she noticed my slightly flushed cheeks from the pseudo-confession.

-Thump, thump.

"Huh.? H-huh!? Yu-jin, are you saying you like me?"

"Haru, run!! Mommy's coming after us!!"

"Yes, Dad!"

We dashed towards the exit.

Until the light embraced us.

So that the soft atmosphere between Shia and me would dissipate under the bright sunlight.

And what greeted us as we emerged,

'Shia. I'll properly confess next time..'

-Bang.

"—It's an angel!!!"

"Seo Yu-jin, saint sent by the Lord!! Please guide us to the right path!!!"

"Please become the pope of the God's Church!!!"

 

"Oh, crap."

...was a group of crazy cultists.

 

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