TL/Editor: looloo

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    Busan trip day.

    The whole family gathered early in the morning and set off right away. It was too early for Jihu, who was sleeping in his sister-in-law''s arms, and Sarang also looked sleepy, but what can you do with kids?

    Preparation was quite easy since we planned to rent most of the fishing gear, so we didn''t have much luggage. Though in the end, my brothers each bought a fishing rod. I''m not sure what they were thinking.

    And so began the long journey to Busan.

    I chattered non-stop in the 9-seater Carnival that Heeseong hyung and Rin noona had rented. This was my way of overcoming motion sickness.

    Taking motion sickness pills was a given, but from my life experience so far, I''ve realized that if I keep talking to someone without stopping, I don''t get motion sick as easily.

    I''m not sure if it''s the same for everyone or just me.

    "Dad, do you like the black one more? Then I like the black one the most too!"

    "Oh really? But Daddy likes the spotted one too~"

    "T-then I also like the spotted... Oh, I don''t know! Who does Dad like the most?!"

    "Well, I might like the white one more?"

    "What?!"

    "Honey. Sarang. Here, have an apple."

    "Ah~"

    "Ah~"

    Anyway, for that reason, I was chatting about all sorts of things with Sarang, who was sitting in the middle. Bringing up every topic under the sun. Sarang seemed to enjoy it too, happy that I was focusing on her and constantly talking to her.

    Heena was peeling fruit for us as we chatted enthusiastically. Whenever the conversation was about to lull, she''d bring up a new topic, allowing me to keep the conversation going.

    "Hey, are you two the only ones eating?"

    "Not at all. I''m giving some to Sunhoo hyung in the back too."

    "What apple for the guy lying down and playing in the back seat?! Give us some!"

    "Hyung, just focus on driving. Sarang, should we give some apple to your aunt?"

    "Yes! Auntie! I''ll give you an apple!"

    "Really?"

    As Sarang said that and stabbed an apple slice with her fork, Rin noona, sitting in the passenger seat, immediately turned around.

    "Auntie! Ah~"

    "Oh... okay... Ah~"

    However, still not used to such behavior among family members, she hesitated a bit before gently opening her mouth.

    And Sarang puts the small piece of apple in noona''s mouth. She chews it shyly.

    "Is it tasty?"

    "Yes... it''s delicious. Even more so because Sarang gave it to me."

    "Then I''ll give you one more!"

    "Thank you."

    "Sarang! What about me?! You''re not giving any to your uncle?!"

    "Uncle has to drive!"

    "I can eat an apple while driving!"

    "Can you give the fork to auntie? I''ll have her give it to uncle."

    "Okay!"

    "No... not you, Sarang... Oof."

    Even though the road wasn''t congested, Rin noona subdued Heeseong hyung, who wanted to get an apple from Sarang.

    "Mmm... It is tasty. But why is it so lumpy? Did Heena cut this?"

    "Oppa, be quiet. Unless you want to be kicked to the other lane."

    We occasionally went to motels like this even at home. The problem nowadays was that she always clung to me while sleeping. Oddly enough, she''d wake up quickly if I tried to just loosen her grip.

    "Alright~ That''s all! Here''s a key card for each of you~ You said you didn''t need anything else, so I''ll prepare the barbecue separately later! Fishing starts at 6 AM tomorrow, so please gather in front of the building by 5:30 AM!"

    As if the room explanation was over, Yu Jun clapped his hands once and gave us the final schedule explanation. With that, everyone started unpacking in their respective rooms, and Jun approached me.

    "So, what do you think? Not bad, right?"

    "Man, I''m really impressed. Isn''t running a guest house your true calling? The interior design is no joke."

    "Ha! Glad you noticed! Renovating all this was seriously tough! Dad was insisting on some weird classic or modern style..."

    "Isn''t that fine too?"

    "It could be if done well, but it wasn''t classic, just old-fashioned."

    "Ah..."

    I immediately understood what he meant. Of course, I couldn''t say much more since I hadn''t seen the guest house back then, but given that it''s now booked up, Yu Jun must be doing a good job.

    After that, Yu Jun, looking somewhat awkward, greeted Heena again as she stood beside me.

    "I only gave a brief greeting earlier... Once again, it''s nice to meet you."

    "Nice to meet you too~ And thank you for booking our room."

    "Ah, it''s nothing."

    "Why are you suddenly acting like this?"

    He seemed quite boisterous earlier, but now that we were alone, he was being very shy. In response to my question, Yu Jun grumbled in a small voice.

    "Well, she''s just so pretty... How did you even meet someone like her..."

    "If you work hard, it''s possible for you too."

    "Don''t say things you don''t mean."

    "I think it might be difficult even if you work hard..."

    "You son of a..."

    "Daddy!! There''s a rabbit doll over there!! It''s super cute!"

    "Is that so?"

    As the three of us were talking in the hallway, Sarang came running out of the room. Seeing Sarang''s innocent appearance, Yu Jun''s face broke into a grin.

    I could understand that feeling. Sarang''s cuteness is pretty lethal. Even I, who see her every day, often struggle to keep a straight face.

    I decided to do Yu Jun a favor.

    "Looks like this uncle put the rabbit doll there for Sarang to see. You should say thank you to uncle~"

    "Oh! Uncle! Thank you!"

    "Hehehe, no need to thank me~ Want me to bring more dolls? Uncle has lots of them!"

    "Really?!"

    As Sarang, full of excitement, smiled brightly right in front of him, Yu Jun looked like he was about to die of happiness.

    I''m grateful for the guest house invitation too, so enjoy that happiness to your heart''s content.

    While this was happening, Heena glanced at me with a subtle smile. I smiled back at her.

    Judging by Sarang''s current energy level, she''ll surely be tired and fall asleep quickly by evening. If Sarang suddenly falls asleep, Yoonjung noona agreed to look after her.

    As for us...

    We''ll be able to spend a fun time together after a long while without any. It''s for our second child.

    Author''s Note:

    Whether it''ll be a son or daughter is a toss-up.

    Baby-making...!! I''ll do my best!! Not sure if it''ll be skipped or not!!!

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