Chapter 70: Diet

 

I was willing to wear it even though it was a bit revealing because Han-gyeol would be happy.

 

It might be too much to wear outside, but when it’s just the two of us, it shouldn’t really matter, right?

 

Wait a minute.

 

Clothes that are only shown when we’re alone...?

 

Now that I think about it, that was a dangerously bold statement.

 

Only then did I come to my senses and checked Han-gyeol’s expression.

 

He seemed to have had a similar thought.

 

“Showing it only when we’re alone...?”

 

“Ah, no-! I didn’t mean I’d wear this to seduce Han-gyeol or anything like that-!”

 

“Right? If it’s something you wear only when we’re alone, it wouldn’t be a dress, would it-ah?”

 

“Eh?”

 

Our faces turned red at the same time.

 

Han-gyeol frantically tried to explain, but it was too late.

 

“It’s not lingerie I was talking about! So, what I mean is-!”

 

“Yeah, yeah! I get it, so you don’t need to explain! Let’s buy this outfit another time. Let’s do that!”

 

“Yeah. That sounds like a good idea. We can buy it next time.”

 

Eventually, I handed back the dress to the clerk and received the one we originally intended to buy.

 

“Han-gyeol, I’ll go change into this and come out.”

 

“Okay. Take your time changing.”

 

“Yeah.”

 

Entering the dressing room, I just sat down.

 

My heart was still racing from the bold move I had made.

 

When I think about it, the only thing that comes to mind for a couple to wear when alone is lingerie.

 

My head was filled with impure thoughts for a long time, and I had to cool down my face.”

 

Still, the way Han-gyeol looked when I wore that dress made my face flush repeatedly.

 

I wanted to see that expression again, the one where he was embarrassed and blushing, but his eyes were fixed only on me.

 

But I decided that today was not the day to see that expression again, and instead, I changed into a pure and elegant sky-blue dress.

 

It seemed better to continue a high school-like romance for now.

 

Next year, when we’re adults, it might be difficult to have such a youthful romance.

 

I decided to save showing a more provocative side for after becoming an adult.

 

“Han-gyeol, I’m all changed. How do I look?”

 

The earlier embarrassment was gone, replaced by Han-gyeol’s pleased smile.

 

Seeing Han-gyeol look at me with those loving eyes made me incredibly happy.

 

“You look really beautiful.”

 

“Aren’t you going to compliment me as long as before?”

 

“You’re incredibly pretty and lovely. It’s just like a dress made for Eun-ha.”

 

“Really? Then, should we go with this one without looking at others?”

 

“Yeah, yeah. Come out after you change.”

 

“Okay. Wait for me.”

 

After happily changing clothes, Han-gyeol paid for the dress.

 

The awkwardness from before was set aside, and now it was my turn to choose clothes for Han-gyeol.

 

“Alright, let’s pick something for Han-gyeol. You don’t seem to wear bright colors much. Don’t you like them?”

 

“It’s not that I dislike them. They’re just a bit hard to manage, so I don’t wear them often.”

 

Han-gyeol, having fairly pale skin for a guy, seemed like he would look great in bright clothes.

 

I gently touched his cheek, and his skin was incredibly soft.

 

“How about trying a bright-colored outfit for a change?”

 

“If Eun-ha picks it out, I’ll like anything.”

 

“I should consider Han-gyeol’s preferences properly.”

 

“I like bright colors too. Don’t worry, just choose whatever you think is best.”

 

“Then, how about trying this on?”

 

I handed Han-gyeol a sky-blue shirt that I thought would suit him.

 

It seemed like it would match well with the black cotton pants he was wearing.

 

“I like the style. I’ll change in the dressing room and come out.”

 

“Okay, okay. I’ll wait for you outside.”

 

I remembered our first date.

 

Han-gyeol looked so handsome that day, wearing a light blue jacket.

 

I wondered how Han-gyeol would look in a coat during winter.

 

It seemed like his maturity would shine through even more.

 

Winter was still a long way off, but I was already imagining Han-gyeol on that day.

 

Yet, just picturing Han-gyeol in my mind naturally brought a smile to my face.

 

“Eun-ha.”

 

Han-gyeol called my name as he came out.

 

I was momentarily lost for words at the sight of him, radiant and charming.

 

The perfect length of the shirt and his broad shoulders enhanced the look of the garment.

 

If there weren’t other people around, I would’ve jumped into his arms right then. Such a pity.

 

“Han-gyeol, sky blue suits you incredibly well.”

 

“Oh, really? Feels good to hear that. Should I buy this one?”

 

“Yes, yes. Let’s buy that one. No, it has to be that one.”

 

“Then I’ll change back and come out.”

 

“Okay, okay. Take your time changing.”

 

I happily paid for the sky-blue shirt Han-gyeol had tried on.

 

“Eun-ha, thank you. I’ll wear it well.”

 

“It’s nothing. You bought me the dress, after all. Where should we go now?”

 

“Since we’re out, let’s go to a café and have something cool to drink.”

 

“Ah, there’s a place nearby with delicious ice cake. Let’s go there.”

 

“Sounds good.”

 

***

 

At the café, we sat down with our cake and fruit juice.

 

“Eun-ha, ah~”

 

“Ah~”

 

I eagerly ate the cake Han-gyeol fed me, and then I fed him in return.

 

The sweetness and coolness spreading in my mouth instantly brightened my mood.

 

“How is it? It’s good here, right?”

 

“Yeah. It tastes even better because Eun-ha is feeding me.”

 

“Han-gyeol, you always say such sweet things.”

 

“Oh, right. Eun-ha, is there anywhere you want to go this summer?”

 

“Me? As long as I’m with Han-gyeol, I don’t mind where.”

 

The cake tasted exceptionally sweet after walking around so much.

 

I couldn’t stop scooping up more and more cake.

 

This café’s cake was definitely on another level.

 

I just couldn’t put my fork down.

 

“I was thinking, since it’s vacation, maybe we could go swimming.”

 

“Really? I’d love that. I don’t mind whether it’s a stream or the sea.”

 

Honestly, I too had been thinking about where to go out with Han-gyeol.

 

But with the college entrance exam so close, I found it hard to bring it up first. Fortunately, Han-gyeol mentioned it himself.

 

The thought of splashing around in a creek or sea with Han-gyeol sounded incredibly fun...

 

“How about the big indoor swimming pool near the park?”

 

Oh, right. I realized there was another option I hadn’t considered.

 

Aside from when I was very young, I’d never been to a swimming pool, so I hadn’t thought of it.

 

It’s such a common and obvious date idea with a boyfriend, yet it hadn’t crossed my mind.

 

But it’s the holidays, and I’ve definitely gained a bit of weight from eating so much.

 

In a swimsuit, the fat hidden by clothes would be visible to Han-gyeol – I absolutely couldn’t let that happen.

 

Ugh – I just ate so much cake, why did I do that!

 

I hurriedly put down the fork I was holding.

 

“I enjoyed the cake…”

 

“Huh-? You hardly ate any. Finish it.”

 

“No, no. Maybe it’s too sweet, but I feel full already, haha.”

 

“Is it because of the swimsuit? Eun-ha, you’re so slim, it doesn’t matter, right?”

 

“No, no, that’s not it! You don’t know, Han-gyeol. I’ve been eating a lot lately.”

 

“So, it was because of the swimsuit?”

 

“Ugh... Why didn’t I think about the swimming pool...”

 

I felt too complacent.

 

But the best time to start is when you realize it’s late.

 

If I eat less and exercise more for the next two weeks, I’m sure I’ll lose weight.

 

But isn’t two weeks too short?

 

“Han-gyeol…”

 

“Yes? What’s up?”

 

“Can we go in a month instead?”

 

“Near the end of the vacation? Wouldn’t that be a bit much? It might be hard to focus on studying, feeling all excited.”

 

Han-gyeol was right.

 

But...

 

“Then I’ll diet for two weeks.”

 

“You don’t need to do that. Eun-ha should eat more, you know? Here – eat some cake.”

 

“No! I want to show Han-gyeol how pretty I can look in a swimsuit.”

 

“You’d look pretty in a swimsuit right now. Here – ah~ I’ll kindly feed you.”

 

Han-gyeol tried to feed me the cake, but I firmly closed my mouth and shook my head.

 

“How about we go to a stream where we don’t need swimsuits?”

 

“No! Han-gyeol mentioned the swimming pool first, so we’re going to the pool.”

 

“That wasn’t my intention.”

 

I was determined to show Han-gyeol my best self.

 

For the next two weeks, I decided to eat only salads and avoid carbohydrates.

 

And there was one more important thing to consider.

 

“What kind of swimsuit do you like, Han-gyeol?”

 

I hurriedly asked about Han-gyeol’s preferences.

 

“Me? I like any swimsuit that Eun-ha-“

 

“No! I’ve heard enough in my life. It’s a bikini, right?!”

 

Han-gyeol hesitated slightly in his response, which was all the answer I needed.

 

“You’ve already given your answer.”

 

“No, no, I think rash guards are-“

 

“No. I’ll definitely wear the bikini you’re imagining!”

 

As his girlfriend, I didn’t want to show him a half-hearted first swimsuit look.

 

For the next two weeks, there will be no rice in my diet!

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