Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 53

When they arrived in front of the new Hyun’s house, Nomi carefully set down the bookshelf and shouted excitedly.

“We’re here~!!”

The friends entered the new house one by one, carrying their burdens.

Yoonhwa had the refrigerator, Kangtae was handling the boxes, Nomi was still managing the bookshelf, and Hyun was carrying his cello bag.

Seojin opened the door to welcome them, celebrating their new beginning.

After dropping off their things, they paused to catch their breath and survey the new space.

Yoonhwa carefully placed the refrigerator in the kitchen corner, while Kangtae set the boxes in a corner of the living room.

Nomi gently positioned the bookshelf in the center of the living room.

Hyun pondered where to put the bookshelf as he looked around.

“Where do you think we should place the bookshelf?”

Noticing his dilemma, Seojin cautiously suggested.

“How about by the window on one side of the living room?”

“The natural light would be nice, and it would create a good atmosphere for reading.”

Hyun nodded at Seojin’s suggestion.

“Oh, that’s a good idea!”

“It’ll look so pretty.”

Nomi picked up the bookshelf and moved towards the window to help finalize Hyun’s decision.

“Let’s put it here!”

Her voice was filled with excitement.

Yoonhwa also assisted in setting the bookshelf next to the window.

As the bookshelf found its place, the living room of the new house began to emanate a cozier and warmer vibe.

The friends took turns organizing the items in Hyun’s new house.

Kangtae and Nomi carefully opened the boxes, organizing Hyun’s clothes and personal belongings.

Hyun placed his cello in a safe spot.

While everything was finding its place, Seojin felt something was missing as he looked around the living room.

There was no bed in the room, and the living room lacked a comfy sofa.

The walls seemed bare, holding onto a sense of emptiness.

“Isn’t it… a bit empty here?”

Seojin said cautiously after surveying the area.

“No sofa… I think we need to decorate it to make it more livable~”

At Seojin’s words, everyone’s gaze returned to the living room.

With no bed in the room, no sofa in the living room, and not a single picture hanging on the walls, it was clear that something was needed to add warmth.

“Well… let’s go look for some furniture!”

Seojin suggested.

“Is there a furniture store in the nearby town?”

“There aren’t big stores in this town…”

Nomi couldn’t hide her excitement and asked in response to Seojin’s suggestion.

“What’s furniture??”

Seojin explained to Nomi.

“Furniture is things that fill a house, like beds, sofas, and bookshelves.”

Nomi’s eyes sparkled as she couldn’t contain her excitement.

“Ah! Then let’s go, let’s go!”

“It sounds fun!”

Kangtae was momentarily taken aback by the sudden change of plans.

“I want to go too, but Dad told me to come to the store after helping with the move…”

“I really wanted to help too…”

Hyun patted Kangtae’s shoulder, offering some consolation.

“You helped enough.”

Seojin expressed his gratitude to Kangtae.

“If it weren’t for you, moving today would have been really tough.”

“Get home safely. See you next time!”

Nomi waved farewell to Kangtae.

“Bye~!”

Yoonhwa smiled at Kangtae and said.

“Take care, Kangtae. Thank you!”

Kangtae expressed his gratitude to his friends as he said goodbye.

“Thanks, everyone. I hope the move goes well!”

And then he headed towards the store where his father was waiting.

Once Kangtae left, the friends finished preparing to head to the furniture store in the nearby town.

Hyun felt excited about picking out furniture but couldn’t shake off his worries about prices.

“Furniture… won’t it be too expensive…”

“We don’t need anything too big. Just what we need…”

Seojin noticed Hyun’s concern and offered a generous suggestion.

“Don’t worry, if you need anything, I’ll buy it for you~.”

However, Hyun shook his head and declined.

“No, really… It feels like you’ve spent too much money because of me lately…!”

At that moment, Yoonhwa carefully spoke up.

“Wait, remember? We have the money we raised from that performance!”

“How about using that?”

Hyun cautiously pulled out his wallet, following his friends’ decision.

His hand moved slowly, seeming deep in thought. He took out a small envelope from his wallet and carefully revealed the money they had raised during their performance.

The money was neatly folded, and Hyun displayed it in front of his friends.

“That’s 450,000 won. Since we pooled it together, Yoonhwa can use it.”

A hint of worry flickered across his face.

“We should spend this wisely…”

Seeing Hyun’s concerned expression, Yoonhwa tried to reassure him.

She placed her hand on Hyun’s shoulder, speaking positively.

“We can just perform again next time!

“I’ll keep helping! We can raise more money together!”

Nomi, encouraged by Yoonhwa’s words, exclaimed excitedly.

“I want to perform too! I’ll join next time!!”

Her voice was full of anticipation, and her face radiated pure enthusiasm.

Seojin laughed at Nomi’s energetic reaction and agreed.

“Yeah, it would be great if Nomi joined too!”

Hyun felt his worries lighten with his friends’ words, and his anxiety about budgeting eased a bit.

“Alright… then, let’s go!”

The friends began to prepare to head to the nearby town.

Yoonhwa took a moment to focus on hiding her ears and tail.

Her body sparkled briefly before her ears and tail vanished, transforming her perfectly into a human.

“I’m ready!”

Yoonhwa confidently declared with a smile at her friends.

Seojin handed Hyun the key to this house that Jeong-gwon had given him.

“This house is now your responsibility. Take good care of it!”

“The only one in this house~”

Hyun expressed his gratitude as he received the key.

“Don’t worry, Seojin. I’ll take care of it!”

They set out from the house, making their way to the nearby town.

As they started walking, Hyun wore a slightly worried expression.

His stamina wasn’t great, so walking to the neighboring town felt burdensome.

Yoonhwa noticed Hyun’s worried look and approached him.

“Hyun, it’s okay. We’ll go slowly.”

“If it’s too hard, just let us know!”

Yoonhwa comforted Hyun.

Nomi, full of energy even in this situation, chimed in.

“If you’re tired, just say so! I’ll carry you!”

Her gaze was serious, but her words were pure like a child’s.

The friends burst into laughter at Nomi’s words.

Hyun giggled and looked at Nomi.

“Seriously, Nomi.”

“Do you really think you could carry me? Haha!”

Nomi nodded confidently.

“Yep!”

Hyun felt lighter in spirit with his friends’ laughter and Nomi’s innocent suggestion.

He felt like he could overcome any hardship as long as he was with them.

Thus, the friends relied on each other, occasionally bursting into laughter as they left the house and crossed a small bridge.

As they crossed the bridge, the sounds of flowing water and chirping birds mingled with their conversation.

The path to the nearby town was peaceful and beautiful.

Their steps were light, and their hearts were full of expectation.

As they entered the beautiful scenery of the neighboring town, they naturally blended into the peaceful daily lives of the town’s people.

While walking momentarily to find the furniture store, Seojin approached a passing woman and cautiously asked.

“Excuse me, do you know if there’s a furniture store nearby?”

“We’re new to this town…”

The woman smiled kindly at Seojin’s question and replied.

Her gaze briefly shifted to Yoonhwa, Eunbi, and Hyun before returning to Seojin.

“Oh, there’s no furniture store in this town…”

“If you go toward the city, you’ll find several furniture stores.”

She suggested they take the bus.

“You can take the bus from here to get to the city.”

“The bus stop is just up ahead.”

Hyun let out a sigh of relief at the woman’s kind guidance and expressed his gratitude.

“Thank you so much. That helps a lot.”

Nomi cheerfully approached the woman and waved her hand.

“Thank you!”

With Nomi’s pure and bright greeting, the woman beamed even more warmly and nodded.

Seojin and Yoonhwa also expressed their thanks, greeting the woman.

“Thank you so much for your help.”

“Have a great day!”

The woman responded to their greetings and watched as they headed toward the bus stop.

The friends followed the woman’s directions to the bus stop.

With the way to the city now known, their faces were filled with excitement.

Upon arriving at the bus stop, they sat on a bench to take a short break.

Yoonhwa and Nomi looked around with curious eyes.

“What’s a bus?”

Nomi asked curiously.

“A bus is a big vehicle that takes people from one place to another.”

Seojin began to explain kindly.

“Many people can ride it at the same time.”

“It’s really useful for traveling long distances, just like us.”

Nomi’s eyes sparkled as she listened to their explanation.

“Wow, that sounds amazing! It will be fun!!”

Yoonhwa was eager to learn more about how buses worked and how people used them.

“What do you do when you get on the bus?”

“Do you just hop on?”

Seojin replied with a smile.

“When you get on the bus, you have to pay the fare!”

“Don’t worry, I’ll pay!”

While waiting at the bus stop, Yoonhwa and Nomi observed their surroundings with curious eyes, waiting for the bus to arrive.

Then, they saw a large vehicle approaching from a distance. It was the bus they had been waiting for.

Nomi pointed with her finger and asked.

“Is that the bus? Is that it?!”

Seojin nodded while replying.

“Yep, that’s it! That’s the bus we’re taking! We need to get on when the doors open.”

As the bus stopped at the station and the doors opened, the friends cautiously stepped inside one by one.

Seojin approached the driver, handing over a few coins as payment for the fare.

His movements appeared practiced, and the driver accepted the payment.

Once the friends entered the bus, Hyun pointed to two empty seats for Yoonhwa and Nomi, encouraging them to sit.

“Sit here.”

Yoonhwa appreciated Hyun’s kind offer but also felt a bit guilty.

“No, you sit! I’ll stand.”

However, Hyun stubbornly insisted that Yoonhwa and Nomi take their seats.

“It’s really okay~. Seojin and I can stand.”

Yoonhwa finally accepted Hyun’s consideration and sat with Nomi.

Nomi sat by the window, gazing in wonder at the scenery unfolding outside the bus.

Her eyes sparkled with curiosity, and occasionally a small smile appeared on her lips.

Meanwhile, Seojin and Hyun stood inside, holding onto the empty handrails.

Seojin felt relieved only after confirming that Yoonhwa and Nomi were safely seated.

As time passed and the bus crossed into the city limits, the landscape outside the window changed dramatically.

Tall buildings rose to the sky, and the cars on the road sped up.

Nomi couldn’t help but marvel at everything.

“Wow! Look over there, look there!”

As Nomi’s voice echoed inside the bus, other passengers turned to her.

Their gazes reflected a mix of emotions.

Yoonhwa felt a bit flustered when she saw the other passengers surprised by Nomi’s outburst.

She had forgotten it was necessary to be quiet.

Yoonhwa lightly covered Nomi’s mouth with her palm and whispered.

“Nomi, you need to be quiet.”

“This is a place where we should be quiet..!”

Nomi was briefly taken aback by Yoonhwa’s touch but soon understood the situation.

She carefully lowered Yoonhwa’s hand and let out a small “uhm…” as she quietly looked out the window.

Seojin and Hyun stifled laughs as they observed the entire situation.

They appreciated Nomi’s pure curiosity and Yoonhwa’s responsible response.

When the bus arrived at the station where the friends needed to get off, Seojin quietly stood up and told the others.

“Alright, let’s get off here.”

Nomi and Yoonhwa followed Seojin’s words, getting up, with Hyun trailing behind. They quietly lined up and moved towards the doors.

The driver stopped the bus at the station and opened the doors for the passengers to disembark.

The friends got off the bus, looking at each other and smiling.