Sunlight seeping in from the bedside caused Se Eun to open her eyes groggily.

Looking at the clock, it was already past 10 AM.

“…Gasp!”

In a panic, Se Eun frantically threw off the blanket and quickly jumped down from the bed.

No matter how tired she was, to oversleep this much.

Moreover, why didn’t Sun Woo wake her when he had to go to work? She was just confused.

It was at that moment when she was about to fling open the door.

“Oh, our bunny is awake.”

Sun Woo opened the door first and entered, flashing a bright smile.

“…?”

Se Eun alternately looked at his nonchalant expression despite her oversleeping and the feather duster in his hand with a puzzled gaze.

Then, as if he had been waiting, Sun Woo held out his palm.

“Here, let me escort you. Let’s go downstairs, to the first floor.”

“What… Ki Sun Woo. More importantly, why didn’t you wake me? I have work…”

“Hm? Yeon Se Eun. Today is Saturday. You want to go to work on the weekend too? I understand your passion, but you should rest when it’s time to rest.”

“…Saturday?”

Se Eun mouthed the word, repeating it.

Come to think of it, it really was the weekend.

Since she had taken a day off when adopting Cho Bbang, she had naturally thought today was a weekday.

Suddenly, a sense of relief washed over her at those words.

At least she didn’t have to go to work immediately today.

“If you’re relieved, let’s hurry and eat.”

“Eat… you say?”

“Yes. I prepared a weekend special meal for you today.”

“…?”

Though puzzled, Se Eun gently placed her hand on top of his, unable to ignore the hand he had extended to her.

Her heart suddenly fluttered from the morning at the large palm that was barely half filled.

At the same time, memories of last night came flooding back.

Being discovered by him under the piano bench.

Him gently playing her father’s lullaby…

Her heart began to beat even more fiercely.

Fortunately, Sun Woo seemed to think this blush was due to anticipation for the special meal.

“You must be hungry from oversleeping? Come on, let’s go.”

“Ah… yes.”

Sun Woo carefully held her small hand and led Se Eun out the door.

The air changed in an instant.

“Oh…”

“What’s wrong?”

“The house… it seems to have become sparkling clean.”

Wondering if it was just her imagination, Se Eun looked around the corridor left and right.

The dust that had settled on the old walls and window frames had completely disappeared without a trace.

The glass windows were so transparent that flies would slip off, and the corridor floor also had a sleek shine.

Glancing over, Se Eun shifted her gaze to the feather duster in Sun Woo’s other hand.

The soot stains on it clearly showed where the dust had been absorbed.

“I woke up early and did some deep cleaning. A clean house will make for a clear mind, don’t you think?”

“You did it yourself even though it must have been hard, Ki Sun Woo?”

“It was good exercise too. Ah, I left your room and father’s room alone. I wanted to get permission for those.”

“Ah… thank you.”

This man who habitually considered her, was he really the prodigal son that people called him?

There must surely be some misunderstanding.

As she finally set foot on the first floor, the sparkling clean interior came into view.

At the same time, a delicious aroma that stimulated her nose wafted through the air.

“Wow~. What is all this?”

“I told you. A weekend special meal.”

As he said, the meal was special indeed.

The number of plates filling the table made it feel like she had come to a buffet.

Feeling dazed, Se Eun hesitantly sat down in the chair Sun Woo pulled out for her.

Then, he swiftly set the food in front of Se Eun and even checked the temperature of the soup as if he were a court lady.

“Just right. Eat a lot. I prepared only foods that Yeon Se Eun likes.”

It was strange.

In his expression, his tone, his touch.

The wall that had been felt for the past few days was no longer detectable.

Feeling glad about that, Se Eun nodded her head vigorously.

“I’ll eat well. Thank you.”

“It’s nothing. Our wife goes out and works hard to earn money, so shouldn’t I at least do this? I can’t just lounge around alone.”

At his words, Se Eun tilted her head while holding her spoon.

Wasn’t this completely opposite to the declaration he made when they first got married?

“Lounge around…”

“Hm?”

Sun Woo perked up his ears at Se Eun’s muttering.

Unable to take it back now, Se Eun continued speaking.

She was honestly very curious about why he had suddenly had such an unexpected change of heart.

“You said you were going to lounge around. Doing that… husband play or whatever it was.”

“Ah.”

Ki Sun Woo curved up the corners of his mouth while lazily drawing out the end of his words.

Then he nonchalantly replied.

“Good timing bringing that up. I was going to talk about that anyway. I’ve had a change of heart.”

“What?”

Wondering what he meant, Se Eun looked at him with wide eyes.

“Suddenly… why?”

For a moment, Sun Woo’s eyes seemed to sparkle.

As if a shooting star had fallen into his pupils.

Then, he confessed his change of heart to Se Eun in a solemn voice, as if making a vow.

“From now on, I’m going to do it properly. Being your husband.”

“Being… my husband?”

“Yes. I am Yeon Se Eun’s husband after all. Since I’ve become a husband, shouldn’t I live up to that name properly?”

“I think you’re doing enough already. Making meals, dropping me off and picking me up every day…”

“No. That’s not enough. That was just playing at being a husband. From now on, I’m going to be a real husband.”

Unable to understand what the difference was, Se Eun could only nod her head at his determined gaze that was so serious.

Whatever it was, it didn’t seem like a bad thing.

Moreover, Sun Woo’s expression that had looked heavy for the past few days now looked very refreshed.

That was enough, she thought.

“Now then, hurry up and eat.”

“Okay. You eat well too, Ki Sun Woo.”

Though she felt full already without eating, Se Eun carefully used her chopsticks.

Because she liked his fond gaze watching her every time food entered her mouth.

Because his amber eyes were as beautiful as forsythia blossoms on a spring day.

*

Due to the overabundance of dishes, the meal only ended after an hour and 30 minutes.

For dessert, an elaborate parfait that made one wonder if it was possible at home appeared.

When she mentioned that she had never been to places like cafes, Sun Woo suggested going on dates together every weekend.

What was the difference between a ‘date’ and a ‘walk’?

Seeing how her heart fluttered more, it seemed the intensity of the words was different somehow.

Just then, a welcome sound flew between the two.

“Woof woof!”

“Oh. Cho Bbang is awake.”

Pitter-patter, Cho Bbang ran over and wrapped its small body around Se Eun’s ankle.

After eating well, sleeping well, and pooping well for a few days, Cho Bbang had started to make various sounds like bow-wow, woof-woof, and growl.

Along with that, its growing aegyo always melted her heart.

“Come here, Cho Bbang.”

Sun Woo quickly picked up Cho Bbang, who was trying to cling to Se Eun’s ankle, held it in his arms and stroked it.

A smile spread across her face at the sight.

It made her wonder if that’s what he would look like as a father.

“…!”

Startled by her own thoughts, Se Eun’s cheeks suddenly turned red.

A father… wasn’t that thinking too far ahead?

Fortunately, Sun Woo seemed to have missed Se Eun’s expression as he was looking down at Cho Bbang.

“I’ll watch Cho Bbang. You’re going to do calligraphy, right?”

“Ah, yes.”

Wondering how he knew, Se Eun looked at Sun Woo, who gave a slight smile.

“You always pick up the brush when your mind is troubled. I’m looking forward to it. I wonder if there are still dog breeds left.”

“…I can write other things I like.”

“Hmm. Other things you like?”

Sun Woo gazed at her intently with a curious expression.

She felt a pang of guilt at the thought that suddenly came to mind.

Why did she think that what she most wanted to write with the brush right now was his name?

Why did the three characters ‘Ki Sun Woo’ automatically come to mind at the words ‘things you like’?

As Se Eun shook her head vigorously to shake off the thought, Sun Woo looked at her quizzically before moving towards the living room window with Cho Bbang in his arms.

“From today, sit here and write.”

“…?”

Straightening her shaking head, Se Eun looked ahead to see that the position of her calligraphy desk had changed.

It was in a sunny spot with a clear view of the yard.

“You didn’t go out much before. We’ll go out together a lot now, but sunbathing is good for you. And here’s a footrest. I noticed your feet were dangling in the air, which looked a bit uncomfortable.”

“Ah…”

“Go ahead and sit down. Let’s see if the height is right. I’m thinking of custom ordering a desk. Oh, and a vanity and wardrobe too. Of course, I’ll fill them to the brim.”

Tapping the chair lightly, Sun Woo beckoned Se Eun to come over.

At the series of shocking statements, Se Eun hastily waved her hands.

“Th-there’s no need for that.”

“How can there not be? I told you. I’m going to be a proper husband.”

“…”

Gulp, Se Eun swallowed dryly as she looked at him and Cho Bbang standing in the sunlight.

What kind of change of heart had occurred within him that his already exceptional behavior had been upgraded even further?

As Se Eun carefully approached and sat in the chair, Sun Woo even securely draped a blanket over her shoulders.

“Write comfortably. It would be nice to write something like Cho Bbang’s growth diary. As you said, the day Cho Bbang barked ‘bow-wow’, the day it barked ‘woof-woof’… There would be endless things to write.”

“Don’t tease me.”

“Tease? Why would I tease this heartfelt calligraphy? Shall I grind the ink for you?”

“No, I’ll grind it myself today. It would be a disaster if you spilled ink while holding Cho Bbang.”

“I guess you’re right. Well then, keep writing. I’ll do my own work too.”

“Your work?”

Se Eun asked worriedly, wondering if there were more household chores to do here.

She already felt he had worked excessively, and it made her feel guilty to be leisurely picking up the brush alone.

But an unexpected answer cheerfully flowed from Sun Woo’s mouth.

“Yes. Being a husband.”

Saying that, Sun Woo vanished upstairs with Cho Bbang in his arms.