Not Even a Pig...

p>As I glanced at the map inside the speeding car, I saw that we had arrived at a place called Yongin. Yongin? No way.

p>There was a fleeting thought in my mind, but the feeling of disbelief was much stronger. Yet the car pulled to a stop in the amusement park parking lot exactly where Tae-yeon had imagined.

p>Choi Hyun-seo got out first and extended his hand to her with a smile.

p>“Come on, ma’am. Get down.”

p>At those words, Tae-yeon smiled and took his hand to step out. Once they were down, the air felt completely different. Taking a deep breath, she inhaled the cool breeze mixed with a rose scent. This was the fragrant air of a park in full bloom during the rose festival. As night deepened, the lights at the newly opened night-time amusement park were gradually growing brighter. It was a location she had not expected at all moments ago.

p>So…… this is an event planned by Choi Hyun-seo. Not anyone else, but a special event just for Min Tae-yeon.

p>Tae-yeon flashed a bright smile.

p>“Director, have you come here to eat fast food?”

p>“Exactly. I’m starting to think people are strange, Min Manager.”

p>It was strange. Extremely strange. Yet these sudden events shook people to the core. Of course, no matter how much one enjoyed it, one still had to act properly.

p>“Director, I just wanted to eat fast food. I can do that.”

p>“Then shall we just go?”

p>“No. We’ve come this far. We can’t just leave. We should at least eat first. After eating, we’ll think about what comes next.”

p>Tae-yeon’s smiling face was particularly adorable. She was so lovable I could hardly stand it. I should have brought her here sooner.

p>Choi Hyun-seo bought tickets and entered the park. The night-opening lights were growing even more vibrant, and the parade had already begun. He walked quite a distance to the area crowded with restaurants. Bright roses and the music of the parade filled the air with excitement.

p>“There are burgers and pizza here. What will you have, Min Team Leader?”

p>“Burgers.”

p>“Then let’s go in.”

p>Tae-yeon continued to have her mouth open in surprise at this unexpected event. An amusement park? She didn’t even remember when she had last been here. Since they were here and had paid to enter, they should ride the rides too, right? Her heart kept swelling with anticipation.

p>“I’ll order. Just burgers are fine?”

p>At those words, Tae-yeon shook her head.

p>“Of course we should have French fries and cola as a set. I also like nuggets.”

p>Choi Hyun-seo returned with a tray piled high with food. Tae-yeon’s appetite had already awakened at the sight of the overflowing food and its rich aroma. Seeing her hold the burger with both hands, Hyun-seo also picked up his own.

p>“Is this what you’ve always wanted to eat?”

p>“Yes. I haven’t been able to eat things like this. All this time at home, I’ve only eaten food made at home. I don’t like only healthy food.”

p>Tae-yeon took a large bite of the burger and shoved French fries into her mouth with the other hand while speaking. Her pronunciation was slurred, and Choi Hyun-seo burst out laughing.

p>I never knew she had this side of her. No wonder. I hadn’t asked what she liked.

p>Choi Hyun-seo also took a large bite of his burger.

p>“Director, you haven’t eaten burgers in a long time either?”

p>“You’re right. I don’t even remember when I last had one.”

p>“It seems that if a person only eats healthy things, they lose their sense of humor.”

p>“Are you mocking me for having no sense of humor right now? You’re being deliberately unamusing.”

p>“It’s true that it’s unamusing.”

p>At her words, Choi Hyun-seo laughed. The woman devouring burgers with cheeks puffed out was like an age-less girl.

p>“Can we just eat burgers and go?”

p>Then Tae-yeon’s eyes widened.

p>“We’ve come all this way. I bought the entry pass as a free pass earlier, so we should ride the rides too…… It’s night-time opening, so there’s more street food to enjoy.”

p>“As you like.”

p>“Are you really okay? Don’t you have a lot to do?”

p>Watching Tae-yeon with cheeks puffed out while eating burgers, Choi Hyun-seo frowned.

p>“Swallow what’s in your mouth.”

p>“Yes.”

p>Tae-yeon slurped down her cola. This was the taste. Greasy and sweet fast food. Watching Tae-yeon’s radiant face smiling, Choi Hyun-seo’s mood was also good.

p>Fireworks were bursting everywhere. After finishing the meal and walking in an open space felt refreshing. The amusement park filled with dazzling lights as the night opened was truly like a dream. Standing here like this was truly new to him. Not anyone else, but with Choi Hyun-seo.

p>Choi Hyun-seo took Tae-yeon’s hand. Feeling his fingers digging between hers, Tae-yeon unconsciously trembled with a shiver in her shoulders.

p>“How bold of Min Team Leader. Does just holding hands feel nice?”

p>“What kind of words are those. No.”

p>“So you don’t feel anything at all? I’m holding your hand like this?”

p>No matter how he said it or how she said it, this man’s thoughts were improper and hot.

p>“I like it so much here that even the Director doesn’t have time to feel it. Look. Seeing fireworks bursting in the night sky like this, isn’t it like a dream?”

p>“Hmm.”

p>“Director, when did you last come to an amusement park?”

p>He said nothing. Of course, the person asking is foolish. A salaryman like Choi Hyun-seo and an amusement park? It would never have happened in years. Sure enough, Hyun-seo tilted his head and said indifferently.

p>“I haven’t been since I became an adult.”

p>“So this is the first time for both of us?”

p>“What difference does that make?”

p>“I feel like this is the first time since I became an adult too.”

p>Since college, reality had always been too busy. Working part-time, getting a job, supporting mother’s medical bills, and finally finding stable employment had been the best I could do. During college, I worked multiple part-time jobs. I thought that once I graduated and got a proper job, there would be no worries about the world.

p>My friends would talk about going to amusement parks during vacation, going to swimming pools, traveling overseas everywhere. I didn’t even have the luxury to envy them.

p>“This place is really nice. I decided I like this amusement park.”

p>“How fresh and shameless. You’re going to like it from now on?”

p>Tae-yeon smiled sweetly. From now on, she had begun to like it. Tae-yeon realized she was standing in the center of an unforgettable memory. Every moment was shining inside a scene.

p>“Next time, let’s bring Yun-woo. Last time we only took one photo in front of the plant nursery. Is it comparable? This wonderful amusement park versus just one photo in front of the plant nursery?”

p>Tae-yeon spoke as if challenging him, her energy rising. Choi Hyun-seo let out a snort of laughter.

p>“Min Team Leader seems to have a strong affinity for this place. You look like someone who couldn’t play and is holding back.”

p>“That’s right. I guess I have an affinity for this place. I didn’t know. Since I’ve discovered it now, I should come to the amusement park often.”

p>“As you like.”

p>As Hyun-seo turned his head to look, Tae-yeon poked his body with her elbow.

p>“Why. What?”

p>“That one. That one.”

p>“You’re not seriously going to eat a taiyaki in the middle of the night?”

p>“It’s romantic. When you come to an amusement park, you eat cotton candy.”

p>“Why not eat it?”

p>“Let’s each eat one.”

p>“Forcing you to eat?”

p>“If you don’t want to eat, give it to me.”

p>Tae-yeon bought two pieces of cotton candy. While eating them side by side, Hyun-seo stuffed his cotton candy into his mouth in one bite.

p>“It’s really big.”

p>“No, that’s not how you eat it.”

p>“Then how do you eat it? Slow little bites?”

p>Seeing her lick it gently with her tongue, Hyun-seo laughed. Cotton candy had stuck to the corner of Tae-yeon’s mouth. He quietly looked at it and said one word.

p>“Wait. It’s stuck here.”

p>“Where? Here?”

p>Tae-yeon stuck out her tongue to lick it, and Hyun-seo immediately did the same. He licked the corner of her mouth. The tongue he extended and hers met for an instant. The prickling sensation spread from the tip of his tongue, and Tae-yeon’s mind went blank. But she immediately braced herself.

p>“Director, what if someone sees?”

p>“Then let them see.”

p>And immediately their lips overlapped again. It was a short kiss, but in the middle of the amusement park, her face had to turn red. People passing by glanced at them and said one word.

p>“That’s definitely an affair. People who do things like this in places like this are all having affairs.”

p>The words were clearly audible to both of them. While they were kissing and their lips met, Hyun-seo muttered.

p>“Our affair? I should properly correct it.”

p>As Hyun-seo turned his head toward the passing people to say something, Tae-yeon covered his mouth with her hand.

p>“Be quiet. Do you think those people will believe we’re not having an affair?”

p>“Why are we having an affair?”

p>“Even if we are, we’re not a proper couple.”

p>“Why not? Let me show you the family relationship proof document.”

p>“It’s not about that…… No matter what, people who hold hands and kiss in places like this are mostly having affairs.”

p>“What? Then all the people here are having affairs?”

p>Looking around, everyone was holding hands.

p>“Even if they are, they’re not kissing.”

p>“There.”

p>Pointing at a couple passionately kissing, Hyun-seo indicated with his finger. He had clearly spotted something that should have been barely visible between the buildings.

p>“Why do you only see things like that?”

p>“Then what do you see, Min Manager? You only see food to eat? Your eyes are full of nothing but food. Not even a pig……”