He continued the leg massage he had started earlier.
“The coffee tastes like water. Too light.”
“Reduce the coffee. Quit it. Since we’re on the topic, let me ask. How many cups do you drink a day?”
Taeseok suddenly wanted to intervene in coffee. Until now, it was only occasional advice to cut down, but now he realized that Summer drank more coffee than she ate.
Even if thrown on a treadmill, her stamina couldn’t endure more than thirty minutes of jogging. Was there a need to drink chunks of caffeine?
“Now I’ll take care of Choi Yeoreum’s health.”
“I don’t want to. I like coffee. I won’t reduce it.”
“I like Choi Yeoreum more. Listen to me.”
When Taeseok growled, Summer quickly changed the subject.
“I’m going to Gun-san for a bit. Field survey. I’ll go to the museum tomorrow, and maybe around next week.”
“Gun-san? It’s too far.”
Taeseok, who was massaging her calves, stopped for a moment. It was a dilemma whether to allow it or not.
After the great success of “Hold My Hand,” there were various discussions in the press.
Even though I advised not to look for articles, she probably couldn’t have resisted looking at least one. There were speculations about Choi Yeoreum’s work style, direction, ratings, casting, and all kinds of conjectures about the next project.
Success eventually leads to pressure. I know it. The burden of moving diligently. There might be worries about the next project failing and the fear of losing what you’ve gained.
Taeseok also knew this from his own experience.
“In Gun-san, there are quite a few buildings from the Japanese colonial era. There’s even a Japanese-style temple, and there are Japanese houses that look like they could appear in an animation… I visited when I was a college student, but I can’t remember anything.”
Successful people are divided into two types. First, those who become arrogant and excited, and second, those who do not settle and keep moving forward. Yeoreum belonged to the latter.
The hardworking posture was deserving of praise. However, these days, Taeseok didn’t want to separate from Yeoreum. It was a strange feeling that couldn’t be explained in words.
“When are you going next week? I’ll go with you.”
“No. Gun-san is a tourist destination.”
“Then don’t go.”
Taeseok chose to be clumsy instead.
“Do I really have to? It’s a historical drama. Let’s just do a romantic comedy. It’s easier with modern settings. There’s not much to investigate.”
Although he knew that investigating and interviewing were essential even for modern settings, it would be better than a historical drama.
“I want to try. Like a love that blossoms overcoming the pain of the era.”
“No. Let’s do a romantic comedy. That’s better.”
After finishing both calf massages, Taeseok took Yeoreum’s arm and lifted her up straight. Yeoreum stood up like a rag doll. After hugging her, Taeseok spoke.
“Do a romantic comedy, and write another script for Seo Taeseok. This time, be a polite actor who adores in front of a great writer.”
He habitually spoke while burying his lips in her neck. In the moment when the breath became persistent, Yeoreum pulled away.
“I hate it! There will never be Seo Taeseok appearing in my drama in the future. He kisses too much. Absolutely hate it.”
Hearing a voice containing both tantrum and jealousy, Taeseok laughed brightly.
“Are you jealous now?”
Without giving her a chance to answer, he continued.
“Yeah? Say it, Choi Yeoreum. Are you jealous because you don’t want to see my kissing scene? Say it. Say you’re jealous.”
Her heart shook as if in turmoil.
“You said it was okay to kiss Yeong before. Was that not sincere? Are you jealous? It’s driving me crazy.”
Taeseok pinched Yeoreum’s cheeks, tickled her ear, and kissed her forehead.
“Is it jealousy? Why aren’t you answering?”
“There’s no timing to answer! The audios are overlapping!”
Taeseok laughed loudly and embraced Yeoreum again.
“Just don’t say anything. You’re jealous right now. Jealousy-prone Choi Yeoreum.”
So… let’s stop teasing and get married. Taeseok whispered into her ear.
Taeseok couldn’t contain his excited heart, and he hugged her tightly to the point of being squashed. What should he do? How could he make her completely his? Words of approval were too insufficient.
They remained embraced for a long time. Taeseok opened his mouth quietly.
“How should Ji-hyuk apologize?”
Summer’s memories reached winter. She recalled the poorly ended last meeting—the attitude and gaze in disarray at the entrance of the pension.
Since that incident, Summer intentionally avoided Ji-hyuk. Even while monitoring the drama, she turned away from Ji-hyuk, who was clearly visible on the screen.
It was a strange emotion, simultaneous anger and sorrow. Having never ended a relationship in that way, she couldn’t define the emotion. It was a strange feeling, a mix of disappointment and anger.
One day, Taeseok conveyed the misunderstanding Ji-hyuk had that day. From that day on, she somewhat understood him. However, there was still lingering resentment.
“That guy seems to have changed a bit,” Taeseok cautiously said.
Summer understood that sentiment. She wanted to resolve it as Ji-hyuk seemed uncomfortable whenever he appeared on the screen.
Ji-hyuk always popped up everywhere—on TV, on portal sites, and on SNS. Although she always pretended not to know, she couldn’t avoid him like that forever.
Should she receive the apology?
It seemed like her heart could be much lighter.
“Instead, stay nearby, oppa.”
Even if they couldn’t become better friends, she resolved to try to conclude things again.
“Okay. I’ll call you to our house.”
Taeseok planned to meet as soon as possible, but it didn’t go as planned.
It was early in the morning.
The vibrations continued incessantly, finally waking her up. The summer, who hadn’t been sent home, was sleeping peacefully. Smiling faintly, Taeseok tidied up the blanket and went to the living room.
The absence was inevitable.
“What’s all this? Hong Min-woo. Oh, Reporter Jo. Team Leader Cho?”
Thinking for a moment about what combination these three could be, he vaguely guessed the reason and opened the internet window first.
Breaking News: Top Star Seo Taeseok in a Bold Romance with Drama Writer Choi Yeoreum
Pandora’s box was opened. Taeseok’s mouth curled upward.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
