Bamboo Forest Manager - Chapter 43



43 – 43. Temptation

“Sigh.”

Saturday.

Seo Yerim, who was watching the bamboo forest where posts were being actively written even on weekends, let out a shallow breath.

Because of what happened yesterday, her heart was still unsettled, but it could calm down a little today.

“Haoo…”

However, when I recalled it again, my face turned red and I got angry. It’s a relief that only Jung Chan-woo saw me crying on the street.

I wanted to go see Kim Woo-jin right away, but I was a mess because of crying and since the police came and resolved the commotion, Seo Ye-rin also returned home.

Yes, I came back like this.

‘…I should have met him yesterday.’

Honestly speaking.

I missed him.

I wanted to talk to Kim Woo-jin about anything.

“Ah!”

Seo Ye-rin covered herself with a blanket while lying down. Until just now, she was watching how to become a caretaker of the bamboo forest.

Honestly, recently, I felt complicated because of the bamboo forest caretaker, but now I felt complicated because of Kim Woo-jin again.

*Sigh*

The caretaker doesn’t answer questions about the bamboo forest anymore.

He might be doing something else or maybe he’s talking to the caretaker separately.

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After saying a word to the caretaker through a 1:1 inquiry, I check my messages.

It’s a bit strange to say this, but already five men have sent me messages.

Proposals to have lunch or dinner, or to go watch a movie.

Among them, there was also Kang Chang-sik, who teased me yesterday.

Seo Ye-rin politely declined all of them and secretly wondered if there might be a message from Kim Woo-jin.

But nothing came.

Of course, why would it?

‘Should we play a game?’

Should we go to a PC bang?

‘Or maybe have a meal?’

If I suggest eating pork stir-fry, will he come out?

‘Exercise…’

For some reason, it feels like Choi Yoo-seo might come with me. It’s not that I don’t like Choi Yoo-seo, it would be nice to go together, but…

‘I want to have a conversation with just the two of us.’

Because of what happened yesterday, Seo Ye-rin wanted to talk to Kim Woo-jin, but it wouldn’t be sincere if Choi Yoo-seo was there.

“Ugh.”

About a week ago, it was easy to send a message or two. Do you remember when I went to the rice soup restaurant to ask the manager for comfort and to get Kim Woo-jin’s number?

At that time, it really didn’t bother me at all.

“Why does sending one message make my heart beat so fast?”

After taking a deep breath, Seo Ye-rin wrote and erased several times, but eventually.

– Seo Ye-rin: What are you doing?

Just sent a message trying to say something for now.

“……”

Even after 10 minutes.

“……”

Even after 20 minutes.

“……What, what’s the matter.”

Even after 30 minutes, there was no reply.

It wouldn’t be something that hasn’t happened yet at this time, and Seo Ye-rin, who usually replies quickly even after sending a message.

“Hmm?”

I could only wait for a reply while tilting my head.

* * *

“Ouch!”

The punch that went straight into my spine had considerable force.

Because of the impact, my whole body was thrown back and I ended up falling in front of the entrance.

“Uhahahaha!”

Yu Arin, who entered my small studio apartment while trampling me, was full of joy.

I tried to stop her by reaching out my hand, but she only lightly brushed against my ankle and I couldn’t stop her.

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She threw her slippers cleanly and jumped straight onto my mattress.

“Uhahahaha! I’m back!”

Looking at Yu Arin, who started rolling around on my mattress, my head throbs.

I did the laundry to get rid of her smell, but if she keeps doing that, the smell won’t go away again.

“Hey! Get out!”

“Hmm! Woojin smells good!”

“This girl is really crazy!”

When I tried to rush over and snatch the blanket, she clung onto me with her arms and legs and didn’t even think of letting go.

I was frustrated and threw the blanket down after struggling for a long time and eventually giving up.

“Why did you come?”

“It’s me.”

Yuarin, who grabbed the blanket while mumbling, went back up to the mattress.

She lays down and speaks while beating the mattress.

“It’s so frustrating. Suddenly hearing something like a building manager. Even if I try to act mature, everyone is cursing at me.”

“That’s the fate of a building manager.”

“Well, yeah. Honestly, school life was a bit boring, so trying something like this doesn’t seem too bad. And you’re the manager too. But…”

“But?”

I thought she wouldn’t easily accept her role, but Yuarin smirks and interrupts.

“I came here because I wanted to mess with you, who told me to do this.”

“……”

“By the way! I brought ramen!”

While looking at her phone and giggling, Yuarin starts humming.

I couldn’t believe that she came here just to annoy me, but her actions made it clear.

“Aren’t you being too defenseless?”

She’s just lying on the mattress in a man’s solo apartment, it’s not like she’s seducing anyone.

“Hmm?”

Yuarin glances at herself and smirks, then asks.

“Why? Does it bother you?”

“Haa, it’s a matter of behavior. You’ve annoyed me enough, so just go back.”

“Hmm?”

After glancing around for a moment, Yuarin hesitates, then lifts the hem of her sweatshirt and shows her white belly.

It was definitely enticing to see her white skin and her visible belly button.

“Do you have a condom?”

“Yeah.”

“Just kidding. You’re not confident?”

Seeing Yuarin giggling, my impression of her worsened, and in that moment, I approached her and pushed her down.

“Eek!”

Yuarin lay on the mattress, wondering what was so amusing. Her belly button still showed through her wrinkled clothes, and my leg was stuck between hers, unable to escape.

The distance between our noses was so close.

“Ease up.”

As I looked down at her lying there, Yuarin gave me a bewildered expression in response to my words.

“Just do it.”

I thought this would be enough, but she took it a step further and grabbed one of my hands, placing it on her chest.

“Hmm? Let’s do it.”

“….”

I was dumbfounded.

I wondered why she was acting like this, but since I had just broken up with my ex-girlfriend and hadn’t even masturbated, desire suddenly swelled within me.

A lump formed.

When I squeezed the hand resting on Yuarin’s chest, I could feel the softness that was not covered by her outerwear or undergarments.

“Hmm.”

Yuarin breathed out enticingly.

Now, even I couldn’t resist anymore. As I was about to move, I met Yuarin’s gaze as she smirked at me.

In that moment, looking into her eyes,

I was certain.

‘Ah.’

She doesn’t have feelings for me.

It’s not like she suddenly started liking me for some reason.

There must be something else behind this.

In that moment, Chanwoo came to mind.

Realizing this, I quickly pulled my hand back and moved away, and Yuarin was now looking at me with a cold expression.

“You can’t stand it?”

“Because you’re friends with Chanwoo.”

I almost betrayed Chanwoo, giving in to my desires as a man. I had to admit that I was swayed without realizing it, as this opportunity had come so suddenly.

“….”

Yuarin gave me an expressionless look, as if she really didn’t like my answer.

It was the scariest face I had ever seen from Yuarin until now.

“Why is this happening? It started with the sudden approach last time, why is it happening to me?”

We had become close, but there were clearly times when it was excessive. Like now, for example.

“Do you want to know?”

“Yeah.”

“Ask Jeong Chan-woo. He tells me everything. I’m curious about what he would say.”

“…….”

“I thought that if I dated you, it would stop connecting me to Jeong Chan-woo. Well, and the reason I approached you was…”

Yoo Arin glanced at her phone again, her words trailing off.

Judging by her neat appearance, it didn’t seem like that kind of atmosphere.

“Hey, no matter what happens, I’ll say one thing.”

I looked down at Yoo Arin and sincerely advised her.

“It’s not about sleeping with just anyone. It’s not for Jeong Chan-woo, it’s for you.”

Like the guys I saw at the other school during the Minji incident last time. There is a possibility that there are really bad guys.

Upon hearing my words, Yoo Arin glanced at me, then chuckled softly.

“It’s not just anyone, right? I thought it would be okay because it’s you.”

“Ah, so that’s what it means…”

“I wanted to lose my virginity, to be honest.”

“…Virgi, vir?”

“Yeah, virgin.”

When I stared at Yoo Arin with a blank expression, she covered her mouth with her hand and burst into laughter.

“The opportunity is over, you idiot.”

“I don’t betray my friends. So give me my phone. Let me end my friendship with Chan-woo.”

“Hehahahaha! You crazy person!”

Of course, it was a joke.

But seeing Yoo Arin laughing like that, I didn’t feel bad again.

“Just kidding. Now go home. You really shouldn’t stay here.”

“Why? I was going to eat and then leave in the evening. Let’s order chicken. Let’s celebrate my promotion as the property manager.”

“…I’ll do that later. I’m busy.”

I did consider treating her to a meal and wishing her success in the future.

Let’s brush it off like when I brought her home when I was drunk last time.

“Why are you busy? What are you so busy with?”

Ah, it’s annoying.

“It’s personal. I’m busy, so just leave.”

“Ah, so what exactly is it? I took the time to come all the way here, so I should know before I leave.”

“Hmph.”

Looking at Yurin, who shows a determination never to leave, I replied, slapping my forehead with my hand.

“You’re going to hit your daughter.”

“…What?”

“I have to take her out because she’s annoying.”

“Ah…what?”

“I told you to leave. I have to find a deep video from now on.”

Yurin, momentarily taken aback by my words, scratches her cheek and asks.

“Just do it next to me. Will it be a problem if I see you using a toothpick?”

“I should call Chanwoo and have him take you away.”

“Oh my god! Fine! I’ll do it while I’m in the bathroom!”

“Just go home! Why are you causing trouble in our house?”

“Manager! I’m hungry! Can I have some food!”

The serious atmosphere that was there just a moment ago disappeared without a trace, and we started swearing at each other as usual.