Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 110

Hyun got up from his seat and walked over to the closet.

He rummaged through his clothes, looking for his sportswear.

His sportswear was neatly organized, and some of it looked almost new.

“I guess my clothes are fine…”

Hyun mumbled to himself.

His gaze accidentally drifted towards the wardrobe that Yoonhwa used.

He carefully opened Yoonhwa’s closet.

Inside were mostly skirts and dresses.

‘These clothes are a bit… not ideal for exercising.’

Hyun thought. He hesitated for a moment, then made a decision.

‘I should get her some sportswear. Yoonhwa should be comfortable while exercising too.’

Hyun turned his attention to Nomi’s closet.

He wanted Nomi to join in on the exercise as well.

‘Let’s get one for Nomi too.’

Hyun glanced at his watch to check the time.

The minute hand on the wall clock pointed to 9 o’clock.

“The store opens at 10…”

He muttered to himself.

Although his decision to buy sportswear for Yoonhwa and Nomi was firm, he still had some time to spare until the store opened.

Hyun resolved to use that time efficiently.

He started tidying up the dining table.

He washed the used plates and cutlery clean and wiped the table.

Once the simple clean-up was done, he systematically took care of other chores around the house.

He cleaned the living room and organized the laundry among other tasks that occupied his hands.

Time passed, and when Hyun looked at the clock again, it was already 9:45.

“Is it already this time!?”

Hyun was startled.

He had lost track of time while engrossed in house chores.

He hurriedly wrapped up the household tasks and prepared to buy sportswear.

Choosing some light clothes from the closet, he grabbed his wallet and phone.

Before leaving the house, Hyun paused for a moment to look at Yoonhwa and Nomi’s door.

“I’ll be right back… I’ll be back soon.”

He said quietly.

Worried that Yoonhwa or Nomi might wake up and look for him, he left a small note.

[Just going out for a bit!]

And then Hyun stepped outside.

Bright sunlight and fresh air greeted him.

Today was a new beginning and the first step toward change. Hyun walked towards the clothing store with light steps.

Hyun strolled down the street, his pace relaxed.

The morning sunlight was gently shining down, and he could see the town gradually waking up with life.

Stores were beginning to open one by one, and people were bustling about to start their day.

Hyun quietly observed this scene, his mind filled with thoughts of buying sportswear for Yoonhwa and Nomi.

When he checked his watch, it was already 10:10.

“Huh, is it already this time?”

Hyun was surprised. He thought he should have moved a bit faster, but time had already flown by.

When he finally arrived at the clothing store, he was even more surprised to see the crowd standing in front of the door.

Even though the store had just opened, many people were already bustling inside.

“Wow, I didn’t expect it to be this crowded.”

Hyun muttered to himself.

He hesitated for a moment but eventually stepped into the throng.

The clothing store was packed with various types of clothing, and Hyun began searching for suitable sportswear for Yoonhwa and Nomi.

Hyun slowly walked around the store, inspecting sportswear hanging on shelves and racks.

He kept in mind Yoonhwa and Nomi’s preferences and comfort.

Yellow and pink seemed to suit the two monsters, and Hyun especially wanted to avoid styles that were too revealing or tight.

For Nomi, he picked out a bright and cheerful yellow sportswear.

In the kids’ section, he chose a comfortable yellow shirt and flexible short pants.

The pants had a cute cartoon character printed on them, which Hyun thought Nomi would surely like.

For Yoonhwa, he looked for soft pink sportswear.

He selected a t-shirt made of breathable, stretchy fabric that didn’t cling to the body.

For bottom wear, he chose comfortable pink leggings.

Holding the pink leggings, Hyun paused for a moment to think.

He wasn’t sure if this choice would really suit Yoonhwa, and it felt a bit strange for him to pick out this kind of clothing while thinking of her.

As he imagined Yoonhwa wearing these leggings, his face gradually turned red.

In his mind, he thought she should feel comfortable but was also concerned about how others might perceive her.

He worried that she might feel uncomfortable receiving these clothes.

In the end, Hyun returned the leggings to the rack and decided to find another option that was more conservative yet still suitable for exercise.

He prioritized Yoonhwa’s style and comfort and chose loose-fitting training pants instead.

These pants allowed for plenty of movement and had a stylish pink stripe design.

Hyun felt satisfied, thinking that these pants would suit Yoonhwa better.

The momentary embarrassment on his face faded as he felt joy in picking a gift that would please both of them.

Hyun made his way to the checkout counter with the clothes he had chosen.

The store was still bustling with people, and Hyun had to wait in line for a moment.

In his hands were the sportswear he picked out for Yoonhwa and Nomi.

A comfortable t-shirt and loose training pants with pink stripes, and a bright and cheerful yellow set made up his selections.

When it was his turn at the checkout, traces of tension were still visible on his face.

In his mind, worries swirled about how Yoonhwa and Nomi would react when they received their gifts.

Despite this, he felt content with his decision and was certain this gift would bring joy to the two monsters.

Finally, when it was his turn, Hyun stood at the checkout.

He carefully placed the items on the counter.

The cashier smiled while scanning his selections.

“Your family will surely love these~.”

The cashier said kindly.

Hyun looked at her, surprised.

He smiled, trying to hide his embarrassment.

“Ah, it’s for friends…!”

Hyun awkwardly spoke up.

The cashier nodded as if she understood.

“Oh, I see. Anyway, great choice. I’m sure they will like it.”

She continued kindly.

Once all the items were scanned, the total amount appeared on the register.

Hyun took a few bills from his wallet and handed them over, waiting with a somewhat tense expression for the transaction to be completed.

The cashier accepted the bills and quickly calculated the change before handing the money and receipt back to Hyun.

“Here’s your change and receipt. These items will surely make great gifts.”

The cashier said with a friendly smile.

Hyun put the change into his wallet and looked over the receipt.

Everything was accurate. He nodded gratefully to the cashier.

“Thank you, have a nice day.”

Hyun said warmly.

The cashier smiled back at him.

“Come again!”

Hyun moved away from the checkout counter with the packaged sportswear.

In his hand, the weight of the bags felt light, but his heart was filled with anticipation for Yoonhwa and Nomi.

As he stepped out of the store, Hyun glanced once more at the sportswear he had chosen.

The pink-striped training pants and bright yellow t-shirt looked warm like the sunlight of spring.

Hyun was pleased with his choice as he continued on his way.

On his walk home, he couldn’t help but smile at the thought of Yoonhwa and Nomi’s reactions.

He imagined how happy they would be when they received the gifts, and how enjoyable the time would be when they exercised together…

The sun was already high in the sky as Hyun walked lightly towards home.

His heart was bright and warm, much like the gentle sunlight.

He felt certain that today would be a wonderful day, offering Yoonhwa and Nomi a little happiness.

Hyun carefully entered the house.

He was cautious that even the sound of closing the door might seem too loud.

The house was still quiet, and from Yoonhwa and Nomi’s room, only a strange noise presumed to be Yoonhwa’s snoring could be occasionally heard.

Both seemed to still be deep in sleep.

Hyun carefully placed the bag containing the sportswear he prepared as a gift on the table.

His touches were filled with affection and excitement.

First, he pulled out the clothes for Nomi.

Inside was a small, adorable yellow t-shirt and pants.

The pants had a cute cartoon character imprinted on them, and Hyun thought Nomi would surely love it.

Hyun smiled as he looked at Nomi’s gift.

Next, he took out the clothing for Yoonhwa.

The packaging carefully contained a soft t-shirt along with the pink-striped training pants.

Hyun unfolded the clothes, imagining how Yoonhwa would look wearing them.

The clothes were sized to fit Yoonhwa, and the design clearly showed attention to comfort for exercising.

Hyun carefully folded the clothes back and placed them on the living room table, where Yoonhwa and Nomi could easily see them.

Hyun sat on the living room sofa, waiting for Yoonhwa and Nomi to wake up.

He picked up the remote and turned on the TV.

The cheerful voice of the host filled the room.

The screen showed scenes of busy preparations for an event.

What caught Hyun’s eye was a large banner displaying the date.

‘Our Town Winter Festival’ was written on it.

The host continued to provide detailed information.

“On February 15th, a winter festival will be held in the town.”

“A snowman-making contest, magic shows, and various craft booths themed around winter will be available for the whole family to enjoy.”

“Also, there will be a food festival featuring various restaurants, offering opportunities to taste a wide array of foods.”

“We hope many people will join us for this community event.”

Hyun paused to think after hearing this news.

He thought joining this event with Yoonhwa and Nomi would be a great idea.

The winter festival would be a new experience for them, and he felt it would be a good opportunity to share enjoyable moments together.

Meanwhile, Yoonhwa slowly woke up in the room, feeling hungry.

‘I’m so hungry…’

She tried to be careful not to wake Nomi, who was still deeply asleep beside her, but unfortunately, she slipped off the bed.

Thud!!

With a loud noise, Nomi woke up startled as well.

Hyun, watching TV in the living room, was shocked by the sudden sound and looked towards the room.

With a worried heart, he quickly dashed towards the room where Yoonhwa and Nomi were.

As he opened the door, he saw Yoonhwa tumbling on the floor.

Yoonhwa was sitting on the floor, her tails tangled in a heap.

The hem of her pajamas had ridden up, exposing her belly, and Yoonhwa was quickly trying to pull her pajamas down to cover herself.

Her gaze was filled with embarrassment and confusion.

She struggled awkwardly to free her tails.

Nomi, still with sleepy eyes, sat up in bed and asked.

“Sis, are you okay…?”

The moment Hyun opened the door, he witnessed the embarrassing scene and quickly averted his gaze, closing the door.

His heart raced, and his face instantly flushed.

Yoonhwa quickly sprang up, her embarrassment evident.

She looked at Nomi, trying to hide her awkwardness.

Her eyes conveyed an apologetic feeling.

“I’m sorry, Nomi… I woke you up..!”

Her voice mixed with regret and softness.

Nomi looked up at Yoonhwa with drowsy eyes and answered in a shaky voice.

“Uh… It’s okay, sis…”

“Did you fall? Are you hurt?”

Yoonhwa smiled at Nomi’s worried question.

“I’m fine~ Not hurt at all…”

Hyun, after closing the door again, found himself frozen in place for a moment.

His heart was filled with mixed feelings.

He had never expected to see Yoonhwa like that, and the awkwardness of the moment overwhelmed him.

After a brief pause, Hyun took a deep breath to calm himself.

‘Yoonhwa must have been embarrassed too…’

Hyun didn’t want to put Yoonhwa and Nomi in an uncomfortable situation any longer.

He knocked on the door again, speaking softly.

“U- come out for breakfast..~”