The Man with Hypnotic Powers Doesn't Hold Back the Second Time Around

Chapter 70

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?"

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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