NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 78
“Anything?”
“Yeah. Well, anything.”
“Then can you go get me a beverage?”
“I-I can do that without using this…”
Saying that, Lena went to the shop and brought back a beverage.
After taking a light sip, Lee Hyun said in a relaxed tone.
“Need anything else?”
With sparkling eyes, Lena gazed at Lee Hyun.
She clung to him as if she could really do anything, sweetly whispering.
While sipping the beverage and looking at Lena, Lee Hyun waved a card.
“Then could you back off a bit?”
“…I-I told you, you don’t have to use this for stuff like that…”
With a slightly pouty face, Lena distanced herself from Lee Hyun.
He let out a small sigh towards Lena, who returned to her original spot.
“Well, I don’t really want anything specific from you, to be honest.”
“U-Um. Anything is fine. Anything.”
Stuttering, Lena subtly moved her body.
As the Shadow Robe that was covering her fell away, her figure was revealed.
The previously baggy Shadow Robe exposed Lena’s body, and several people nearby gasped.
It was a dress that clung to her figure.
The passionate red dress highlighted Lena’s voluptuous shape.
Full breasts, a slim waist, and a big butt. The deep side slit showcased her smooth thighs and long legs, making her even more enchanting.
Maybe she felt a bit shy about exposing herself, as her ivory face turned rosy.
Still, Lena provocatively crossed her legs and stared straight at Lee Hyun.
“Really, anything…”
“Really? Then…”
“…gulp.”
Lee Hyun gazed seriously at Lena.
Realizing that his gaze had scanned her body, Lena swallowed hard.
‘M-Master is watching me…‘
Her lower abdomen thumped and burned with heat all over.
Only one thing could cool this fever. Lee Hyun.
Feeling thirst like being in a desert and gulping continuously, Lena clenched her fists as Lee Hyun came closer.
“Can you throw this away for me?”
“…Aaaah…”
Lena moaned, extending the empty beverage bottle towards him.
After grabbing the bottle and striding over to toss it in the trash can, Lena sat back down, and Lee Hyun smiled broadly.
“Do I look like someone who expects something from you?”
“…Is it because I’m not pretty?”
“Not at all.”
With her long, luscious silver hair, lovely appearance, and perfectly voluptuous body, Lena was undoubtedly beautiful.
No one could deny that she’s gorgeous.
“L-Like Sowol, I-I don’t have confidence…”
“Confidence or lack thereof is just a matter of personality. It’s not a bad thing. And you’re just overthinking things, so there’s no need to blame yourself too much.”
“…It’s because I’m not as bright as Arisha.”
“Being bright isn’t the only good thing.”
“…Then why?”
“I told you before.”
Lee Hyun gently patted Lena’s head.
“I don’t have anything I want from you.”
“……”
“So far, you’ve done very well and have been great. As a master, I’m proud of you.”
“…What about as a man?”
With her fists clenched, Lena looked up at Lee Hyun.
When her blue eyes were directed at him, he smiled softly.
“I don’t know why someone like me would be appealing, but thank you, Lena. I appreciate your feelings, but you’ll regret it later. I can’t allow my student to have such regrets.”
Though his tone was gentle, Lena understood.
This was a rejection.
A line he had drawn. So she clenched her fists tightly.
“…M-Master dislikes me too…”
“Oh. There’s no way that’s true.”
Lee Hyun kindly held Lena’s hand.
That touch was so sweet it could soothe the pain of being rejected.
So Lena couldn’t pull away from his hand, merely bowing her head.
Gently patting her back, Lee Hyun spoke kindly.
“I like you.”
“…Then…”
“It seems my affection is different from yours.”
Lena pressed her lips tight.
If she pushed further here, Lee Hyun wouldn’t budge.
Then it was best to retreat for now.
With her fists clenched, Lena stared at Lee Hyun.
“I-I can’t give up.”
“It’s going to be tough.”
“But still…”
“The reason you have those feelings for me is probably due to intense memories from when you were younger. But take your time to reflect, and with time, you could find someone even better. I’m your master, and you’re my student. I’ve raised you like a daughter and hoped you would grow well.”
“Like a daughter, but I’m not your daughter.”
“That’s true.”
“…So, I-I can’t give up. I know you don’t dislike me, Master.”
Stubbornly stating that, Lena sprang up and wrapped herself in the Shadow Robe again.
After a nod, she dashed out, and Lee Hyun sighed heavily watching her leave.
…
Lee Hyun headed to the beach around sunset.
Even as the red sunset dyed the emerald sea, many people were still in the water.
While watching them, he heard footsteps approaching.
“Yay~! It’s the teacher~!”
No matter how many times he heard it, it was a cheerful voice. When he turned, Arisha was there in a blue bikini and white sandals.
With her long, slightly wet blonde hair clinging to her fair skin, she looked enchanting, but her beautiful face with a bright smile made her seem just cute.
“What are you doing here?”
Lee Hyun was sitting slightly away from the water’s edge.
While keeping an eye on his students, he chuckled at Arisha sitting next to him.
“Just enjoying the view. Unlike me, you’re out enjoying youth.”
“Hey~! You aren’t that old, teacher~!”
“You little brat. At my age, I’m an old man. It’s you kiddos who look like mere children to me.”
“Hehe~! You don’t look that way~!”
Arisha, seated next to Lee Hyun, trembled slightly.
Though it was warm weather, she felt a chill after coming out of the water.
Looking at her with warm eyes, Lee Hyun opened his bag.
Taking out a towel, he offered it to Arisha.
“Dry your hair. You’ll catch a cold sitting like that.”
“Hehe~! Dry me off!”
“Are you a kid?”
“You just called me a kid earlier. So dry me, teacher~.”
Who could resist Arisha’s adorable charm?
Lee Hyun shrugged and stood up, taking a step back.
“Stand up.”
“Huh?”
Tilting her head, Arisha stood as Lee Hyun instructed.
Watching her, he snapped his fingers.
At that moment, a large water droplet appeared in midair.
“Wow! Is it magic?!”
“Yeah. You were wet from the sea. You need to rinse off a bit.”
“Hehe~! I can just jump in there?!”
Leaping, Arisha jumped into the giant droplet.
The sight of her swimming and washing in the droplet was as beautiful as a mermaid.
As he smiled at her, Lee Hyun created a breeze to dry her hair as she emerged.
“Wow! Is this possible with magic?”
“If you’re a magician like me, it’s no big deal. It’s just a simple application of basic magic.”
“Magic is so convenient~.”
“Very convenient.”
“Should I try to learn magic too?”
“Give it up, kid.”
Arisha had no talent for magic.
It would be better to hone her abilities in areas where she had talent rather than struggle with something she couldn’t do.
After drying Arisha’s hair completely, Lee Hyun pulled out another towel and handed it to her.
“Thanks~.”
“Anytime.”
“Because I feel refreshed thanks to you, I’ll listen to your troubles.”
Glancing at her green eyes fluttering at him, Lee Hyun forced a smile.
“Troubles, you say.”
“Aw~. It’s obvious that something’s bothering you? Just be honest about it~. I counsel kids all the time!”
“Sigh.”
“Did you get confessed to by Sowol or Lena?”
“…You’re eerie. I can’t hide anything from you?”
Sharp as a tack, this one. Lee Hyun patted Arisha’s head, and she tilted her head.
“Why? That’s a good thing. They’re both beautiful and nice.”
“You little brat. How much of an age gap is there between us? If I were to get involved with you guys, people would talk behind our backs.”
“But you don’t care about what others think, right?”
“…..”
“And you know…”
Arisha hugged Lee Hyun tightly and looked up at him with a bright smile.
“I like you too, teacher!”
Sigh. “I know you’re beautiful, nice, and capable. But that doesn’t mean I have feelings for you. You all are my students. As a master, I want you to find someone better and be happy.”
“Really?”
“So let’s pretend I didn’t hear your confession. It would just complicate things.”
At Lee Hyun’s gentle rejection, Arisha beamed and gazed into his deep eyes.
Then releasing him from the hug, she shook her head.
“I don’t want to.”
Arisha chuckled at Lee Hyun.
Standing on her tiptoes, she whispered softly in his ear.
“…Sweet little liar.”
“…..!”
At her voice, Lee Hyun’s body stiffened slightly.
Seizing the moment, Arisha pecked his cheek, stepped back, and waved.
“Hehe~! See you at dinner time later, teacher!”
Watching her walk light-footedly toward the resort, Lee Hyun sighed heavily.
“That ghost-like kid.”