It was great to hear about another side of Si-hyun I never knew yesterday.

  The stories about how even the seemingly perfect Si-hyun makes mistakes and gets pursued by many girls were particularly amusing.

  But it also gave me a sense of urgency.

  I always knew a handsome, kind man like him would attract attention.

  Yes, there's only one solution left.

  Nothing else will work except making us one.

  That's the only way to make Si-hyun mine.

  -

  We're going maple viewing today with an overnight stay.

  I'll make my move at the hotel!

  I opened my backpack and stuffed in the lingerie I bought yesterday.

  Even Si-hyun won't resist this.

  I prepared other clothes too, putting on yesterday's outfit to get ready.

  Hmm, the mirror shows I've somehow turned into the kind of hot girl you see in trendy districts.

  More sexy than pretty? It feels refreshing.

  "Does it look weird?"

  Even though the clothes feel incredibly comfortable.

  Why did I only discover such good stuff now?

  So comfortable I could wear it out normally.

  Without the cardigan, it's smoking hot.

  Especially the smooth stomach and collarbone lines that show.

  After getting ready, I added a baseball cap to complete the look.

  I hope this works on Si-hyun too.

  As I was leaving, Oppa suddenly stopped me.

  "You're going out like that? Aren't you cold?"

  "It's fine? Thicker than I expected."

  I tugged at the leggings to demonstrate.

  The cardigan's warm too, and you have to sacrifice some comfort for fashion anyway.

  "You've become a real woman now."

  "Hmph, no wonder you're single."

  He doesn't even understand a girl's heart.

  Who cares about a little cold when you want to look dazzling for someone!

  "Huh? I have a girlfriend."

  "What?"

  An unbelievable statement.

  "Si-hyun introduced us."

  Si-hyun!?

  Why would he set up this jerk!

  "Tch, who would want someone like you."

  "None of your business."

  I have Si-hyun!

  I stuck my tongue out at Oppa and rushed out the door.

  Si-hyun was already waiting outside.

  "Morning."

  "You're early."

  "Yeah, what do you think?"

  I spun around to show off.

  "Very cute."

  Cute? Not sexy or something?

  Well, that's fine too.

  I still have plenty of opportunities.

  It took quite a while to reach our destination.

  We bought snacks at a rest stop and took our time, arriving around noon.

  "So many people."

  The National Park's parking lot was packed.

  Even on a weekday it was crowded, especially with tour buses.

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  After getting out, I saw many student groups.

  "Look, all students."

  "Probably here for field trips."

  Field trips... honestly, I don't have good memories of them.

  Elementary school was okay, but from middle school they became bothersome with all the socializing.

  Better than classes, but high school was pure hell.

  For someone who preferred being alone, it was torture.

  Si-hyun had too many friends to pay attention to me, so I was always by myself.

  Maybe the teachers felt sorry for me, but their special attention just made it more humiliating.

  I still remember trailing after teachers, afraid of being alone.

  The mountains layered with autumn colors were beautiful but didn't move me.

  Thinking about it, that makes sense.

  We Hunters have been on countless Expeditions through Gates.

  The Otherworld shows countless sights, including hidden realms similar to these maple mountains.

  The scenery over there was more vibrant and magnificent, making this place pale in comparison.

  But today felt completely different from back then.

  In the Otherworld we had to stay alert for Monsters with no mind for scenery, but now we could peacefully enjoy nature. Most importantly, I was here with Si-hyun, who had become my boyfriend.

  The park square was packed with students from practical classes.

  Groups of boys and girls in matching uniforms wandered around - I wondered if they were couples.

  I felt a bit envious.

  If I had been born a girl...

  Maybe I could have enjoyed moments like this with Si-hyun during school days.

  No, that would have changed our entire relationship, wouldn't it?

  "Si-yeon? What are you looking at?"

  "Ah? Nothing, just feeling envious of those students."

  Si-hyun's expression suddenly darkened.

  He probably thought I was remembering those lonely school days again.

  "That's not what I meant! I just think dating in uniforms seems romantic..."

  Because it's a romance unique to student life.

  "Would we look like students if we wore uniforms now?"

  I almost laughed out loud.

  "Don't force it, how could you hide those muscles?"

  Si-hyun's rigorously trained body was sculpted to perfection.

  Even through clothes, you could see his well-defined lines.

  After we started dating, I discovered this trait suited my preferences perfectly.

  A muscular body was far better than a skinny one or one with excess weight.

  Now when I rest my hand on Si-hyun's arm, I can feel his solid muscles.

  I linked arms with Si-hyun.

  "Hehe."

  Forgetting my earlier sentimental mood, I started walking with Si-hyun. We decided to first visit a nearby temple called Sinheungsa.

  The path was crowded with students.

  And I could feel the students' gazes.

  Every time we passed by, I felt their eyes focusing on my chest area, which made me uncomfortable.

  "Si-yeon, let me carry your bag."

  "Huh? No need, there's nothing in it, it's light."

  "No, I'll take it."

  Though I refused, Si-hyun kept insisting until I finally took off my crossbody bag and handed it to him.

  After that, the staring seemed to lessen.

  Sinheungsa temple didn't have much to see besides a giant Buddha statue.

  "Not much here."

  "Should we have gone up the mountain instead?"

  Mountain climbing...

  Honestly, it didn't sound appealing. We often hike during Expeditions, and the cable car lines are long, but it might be quite enjoyable with Si-hyun.

  "Should we take some photos?"

  Neither of us were photography enthusiasts.

  Though we've traveled to various places for Expeditions and fun, we never took pictures.

  Since dating Si-hyun, I've felt some regret about this.

  I wish we had more photos from our visits to amusement parks and outings.

  Si-hyun agreed with my suggestion, and we walked near the Buddha statue.

  I tried taking selfies with my phone, but the height difference kept ruining the shots.

  "Si-hyun, come closer."

  "Okay."

  Even with our heads touching, the frame couldn't capture both the Buddha statue and our faces properly.

  The height difference was problematic.

  "Bend down."

  Si-hyun leaned down to my level, and this time we finally got both of us and the Buddha in the shot.

  After the shutter clicked, I checked the photo and realized we hadn't paid any attention to lighting or angles - it looked quite rough.

  "This looks weird."

  "Yeah, it came out strange."

  But looking at that photo kept making me smile.

  "Should we check out the waterfall?"

  "Let's go."

  We left the Temple and started walking along the trail leading to the waterfall.

  Along the way, we saw students on a field trip sitting on benches eating packed lunches.

  The sight of friends happily sharing kimbap looked genuinely heartwarming.

  "Didn't we have buffet catering for field trips in high school?"

  "Yeah, some kids were shocked when they saw the buffet spread."

  I had been surprised too.

  I knew our school had many wealthy students, but I never expected parents to arrange something like that.

  "The food was decent though."

  It really was.

  Though eating alone felt lonely, back then I'd chosen to be a loner...

  "Let's have something good for dinner tonight."

  "Okay."

  As we went deeper along the trail, the crowd thinned.

  Few children on outings ventured this far in.

  The surrounding scenery of red and yellow maple leaves was beautiful.

  Now it truly felt like we'd come to see the autumn foliage.

  Near the waterfall, we could feel the cool mist.

  This is it, the perfect spot to tempt Si-hyun!

  "Ah, it's so hot."

  Walking this far naturally made me warm.

  I casually took off my jacket.

  At the same time, I deliberately showed Si-hyun my exposed midriff and cleavage.

  "Si-yeon? Why are you dressed like that?"

  Si-hyun expressionlessly pulled my jacket back on and fastened it.

  "What's wrong? I'm hot."

  "Si-yeon, would I be happy if people stared at you with strange looks?"

  Si-hyun started scolding me with a stern face.

  I was trying to seduce him, how did it turn into this?

  "Si-yeon? Answer me."

  "I'll be careful."

  Why!!!

  In my plan, Si-hyun was supposed to compliment my sexiness and turn into a hungry wolf tonight!

  "Si-yeon, stop sulking. Let's take pictures."

  "Okay."

  I listened to Si-hyun for now and took photos with the waterfall behind us.

  In the pictures, I looked gloomy.

  "Si-yeon?"

  "What?"

  "Did I do something wrong?"

  "No?"

  "Are you angry?"

  "Not at all."

  Si-hyun's expression darkened.

  "Really, it's nothing! Let's head down."

  "Okay, sure."

  Time for a different approach!

  While descending, I moved closer to Si-hyun and held his arm tightly.

  His arm ended up pressed deep between my breasts.

  "Um, Si-yeon?"

  "What is it?"

  "Never mind."

  Si-hyun's face flushed slightly. This seemed to work.

  The problem was, holding his arm like this for so long made my chest feel sweaty.

  What if Si-hyun noticed?

  Suddenly feeling shy, I quietly let go of his arm after some hesitation.

  Tch, I hadn't anticipated this complication.

  My attempt to seduce Si-hyun during our autumn foliage viewing ended with subtly no results.

  We went downtown for dinner and had vinegared raw fish and seafood.

  "Honestly, seafood isn't really my thing."

  The sweet and sour vinegared fish was okay, but the other seafood didn't taste particularly great.

  "Really? I'll remember that."

  "Ah, no. If you want seafood, you should have it."

  "Actually, I prefer meat too."

  That was true. Whenever we ate together, meat was always the first choice. Though my tastes had changed somewhat, I still preferred meat over seafood.

  After filling our stomachs, we headed to the hotel we'd booked in advance.

  Since I was only staying one night, I booked a low-tier hotel.

  When getting out of the car, I carefully guarded the backpack containing my underwear.

  I looked forward to my final secret weapon making an impact today.