Streamer Crazy About Slaughter - Chapter 129
The course ordered as B consisted of five dishes, which was relatively few for a course meal.
“As for the truffle soup served as an appetizer…”
As the staff carefully set the appetizer on the table and tried to introduce the food, Eunha interjected before them.
“Please keep it as brief as possible.”
Eunha had no desire to have her dining time with Serin interrupted by the staff’s food descriptions.
That’s why she specifically ordered the less extensive B course.
Serin looked at Eunha with a hint of confusion, but that was all.
The staff, flustered by Eunha’s words, finished a relatively short explanation of the dish and left the room. After that, every time a dish was emptied, the staff would bring in the next course, continuing with brief explanations.
Clack.
Clack.
Only the sound of small dishes rattling echoed softly.
The meal proceeded without any significant conversation between them.
After a few dishes were exchanged, the main course finished, and the staff left to prepare the final dessert, a small silence settled around them.
Before the staff arrived, Eunha, who had been talking with a bit more enthusiasm, gradually found herself remembering her previous behavior as they continued to eat, causing a flush to rise on her face.
She recalled how she had spoken her heartfelt words to Serin as if she were enjoying it alone.
‘What if Ms. Serin thinks I’m a strange person…?’
With the embarrassment and awkwardness rising late, Eunha couldn’t help but want to cover her face with her hands, but she held back.
Additionally, the words she had left unfinished at the end felt like a confession to Ms. Serin.
It wouldn’t have been strange at all if Ms. Serin viewed her as a weird person.
Clack.
The staff returned with the dessert and carefully set down pristine white ceramics in front of Eunha and Serin.
Inside the white dish, beautifully harmonized scoops of ice cream in shades of blue and red sat perfectly, after which the staff provided a brief explanation lasting about 30 seconds before saying, “I hope you have a pleasant time,” and left.
As Serin lifted the white dish, instead of immediately eating the dessert, she raised her gaze.
Then, she saw Eunha staring intently at her.
“Ah. I…”
As Eunha stammered and hesitated, Serin, who chuckled softly, initiated conversation.
“Are you feeling shy now, Eunha?”
The reason they had been silent throughout the meal.
Serin intentionally refrained from talking to Eunha because she found her flustered state endearing.
Although it was quite impressive that Eunha had expressed herself so sincerely, Serin wished she had considered how the listener felt.
The things Eunha said before the staff arrived didn’t make her uncomfortable, but the overwhelming awkwardness while listening was too much. So she hoped Eunha would feel some of that embarrassment too.
“…Yes.”
Nodding slightly in agreement with Serin’s words, Eunha lifted the pristine white dish placed before her.
Having opened up once more, Serin spoke freely without hesitating.
“You mentioned that you have three days left until you return to your residence?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
As Serin casually engaged in conversation, Eunha felt a bit relieved and took a spoonful of her dessert as she responded.
“Well then, I think you should just enjoy your remaining days off without any worries.”
Compared to the small scoop Eunha had taken, Serin calmly scooped a full spoonful of ice cream.
“Since you say that, I’ll try to relax as much as I can.”
“Pfft… There’s no effort in resting. You just need to take it easy. You can spend time as time passes or just lie comfortably in a cozy bed. Sometimes, being lazy can actually be more helpful.”
Having taken a significant break within the realm of the Black Ark, Serin had spent many days doing absolutely nothing.
After clearing the main story, she momentarily lost her sense of purpose. She wandered through various countries and even occasionally fought monsters like a madwoman.
When she felt exhausted, she rented a high-end inn for about a week and did nothing but eat and sleep.
It all depended on one’s mindset.
In the end, she was dragged back into this world after mindlessly hunting monsters, out of sheer boredom.
Thinking back, she now considered it a fortunate turn of events.
Initially, the power she managed to gain through effort, the mythic-grade equipment and items she fought hard to acquire, and the precious potions she obtained all felt like a major loss when taken away, causing her distress… But with time, she managed to let it go.
This world now had plenty of things to enjoy and so much to learn.
Presently, she was experiencing a different joy as a streamer, engaging in internet broadcasts.
……
Watching Eunha stir her dessert as if contemplating her words, Serin quietly savored the flavor of her dessert.
Given that it was a fancy restaurant, even the desserts had a rather unique taste.
It had a distinct flavor that was intriguing, rather than being particularly delicious; more like a mix of tastes? But it was definitely enjoyable.
“I think your mindset is a bit different compared to others, Ms. Serin.”
“Is that so?”
As she said this, she scooped up more dessert again.
Eunha smiled softly at Serin’s action, while she herself gently set down her spoon and continued speaking.
“Yes, the more I see, the more I feel you have a certain poise… Even though you don’t look much older than me on the outside, it seems you’ve lived a life very different from mine.”
As Serin savored the dessert, she briefly glanced at Eunha and then opened her mouth softly.
“By the way, how old are you, Eunha?”
“I’m 25. What about you, Ms. Serin?”
“Oh, I’m… 25 too.”
In an instant, Serin had remembered that her own age was also 25.
Since the time spent in the game world still lingered in her memory, it felt like she had lived far longer.
She shook her head lightly. At this point, what did it matter to argue over it? After all, she was living in this world as a 25-year-old.
“So we’re the same age?”
Eunha looked astonished, and Serin was equally surprised.
“…Is that so?”
It was the first time she had spent such a long time with a woman of the same age.
“It’s hard to believe that Ms. Serin is my age… I want to get closer to you.”
As Eunha said this with a sense of wonder and smiled, Serin wore a slightly puzzled expression.
“Aren’t we already close?”
If they had narrowed the distance this much during their first meeting, they were practically already close friends.
They had spent time together without any discomfort or dislike.
Seeing Eunha express her feelings with such openness left Serin with no sense of rejection.
It was neither a strong expression of romantic feelings nor an awkward advance; it simply felt odd to have bad feelings toward someone who openly wanted to get closer.
That thought made her reflect on their day.
They met at a cafe, exchanged greetings, enjoyed dessert, then went for a drive in Eunha’s hypercar, and ended with shopping at a department store, exchanging gifts.
And now, they were having dinner together.
`…Is this the kind of flow that can happen on a first meeting?`
—Batoq!
Yoon Sua.
[Ms. Serin! Are you on a date with the Saint?]
The message from Sua caught her off guard as she typed a reply.
‘What date?’
As she thought this, a sudden realization struck her. If they were both of the opposite gender, it would be practically the same as going on a date.
—Assuming they were of different genders.
Only then did the strange discomfort she had sensed earlier start to connect together. With the realization, Serin felt a small wave of confusion wash over her, creating an indescribable expression.
Unaware of Serin’s feelings, Eunha was preoccupied with repeating the thought of Serin’s words, which implied they were already friends.
That definitive sense of closeness felt sweet to Eunha as she smiled brightly and flicked her lips.
“We’re already close, right? Isn’t that true, Ms. Serin?”
With Eunha asking repeatedly for confirmation, Serin pushed aside her thoughts and smiled gently.
“Yes. I think you’re really great too, Eunha.”
However, after becoming conscious of the fact that this felt like a date, Serin’s emotions became strangely complicated as she answered.
Feeling the brilliance of Eunha’s beauty catch her eye, she averted her gaze slightly.
***
With the conclusion of dinner at the restaurant with Serin, all planned schedules came to an end. Along with a sense of achievement as if she had accomplished something, a deep sense of regret welled up.
Having organized the schedule based on various YouTube videos and numerous books, it had turned out to be even more successful than expected.
As she walked from the restaurant towards the car, her gaze inadvertently drifted to Serin.
When she tried to sneakily settle the bill at the restaurant, Serin had sharply declined and handed over her card, which left a strong impression.
“I had a good dinner, Ms. Serin.”
“No. I received something too, so I must repay it.”
As Serin gently lifted the wallet she had gifted her, it seemed to fit her perfectly, making Eunha inadvertently smile.
“I genuinely just wanted to give it to you.”
“Well then, I wanted to buy dinner too.”
As their eyes met unexpectedly, Serin spoke this with a playful tone, causing Eunha to chuckle and nod slightly.
It felt quite nice for the recipient of a gift to say they wanted to offer something in return.
—Aren’t we already close?
While continuing to walk in silence, Serin’s words suddenly flashed through Eunha’s mind.
And as the feeling she experienced upon hearing those words slowly came back to her, she felt inexplicably happy.
Wondering what it truly meant to feel good without reason, she found that it genuinely was the case.
Though she couldn’t specify why it felt good, it was simply a matter of feeling good without knowing why.
It might be a trivial or polite expression.
It could also be a momentary joke or simply light-hearted banter, but nonetheless, these words signified that the distance between them had narrowed.
Perhaps this suggested they truly felt closer.
It wasn’t an advance from another person.
It was a feeling of directly reaching out with her own hands to reach someone in connection, and it was a completely new sensation for her.
Among the countless YouTube videos and books Eunha had viewed, some oddly strange ones she never considered also popped up.
—How to get close to the opposite gender!
—100% practical tips from first meeting to becoming lovers!
—Recommendations for various ideal date courses!
—The laws of leaving an unforgettable impression on the other person! Kindness and consideration!
—The fact that everyone is actually weak to gifts!
……
Vroom.
The Bugatti Chiron gradually entered the road, accompanied by smooth engine sounds.
In the evening, the blue hypercar shone softly amidst the bright building lights, naturally attracting the attention of passersby.
Due to special film blocking views of the interior from the outside, no one could see the driver or passengers, yet it was unavoidable that many eyes were drawn toward it.
Receiving countless glances, the hypercar soon arrived at an officetel; as Eunha gently turned the steering wheel, it entered the underground parking garage.
Slide.
After parking the car in a familiar space, Eunha subtly glanced at Serin.
With drooping eyelids, she rubbed her eyes lightly, looking quite tired.
Seeing Serin like that made Eunha smile softly.
“We’ve arrived, Ms. Serin. You seem a bit tired?”
“Ah, yes… a little.”
As she stretched her body lightly while still seated, Eunha thought, ‘She really isn’t very physically strong’ and cautiously unlocked her phone before handing it over.
“Could I have your contact information, Ms. Serin?”
While she could contact her within Another World, it felt like communicating in real life would be different.
Besides, this was the first time she was the one to initiate such a request, which had an oddly new feeling.
As Eunha watched, Serin silently took the phone and skillfully began to input her contact information.
“Feel free to reach out when you’re bored; I’ll respond.”
“Then it seems I’m going to be quite bored in the future. Is that really okay?”
With a soft laugh, Eunha teased Serin, who looked at her with a bemused smile.
At the beginning of their meeting, Serin had seemed cautious about her words, paying close attention to her actions, but now she was playfully joking with ease.
“Yes, of course. But you also have to respond when I reach out when I’m bored, okay?”
After learning that they were the same age, she contemplated suggesting they drop the formalities, but she decided that this level of closeness wasn’t bad either.
……
After returning home, Serin took a shower and immediately fell asleep as if she were collapsing.
Leaving her in a deep slumber,
—Batoq!
The phone resting on her desktop began to ring.
Yoon Sua.
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[Isn’t this photo… your photo, unnie?]
As the message appeared on the screen, several more notification sounds chimed in the background.
—Batoq!
—Batoq!