Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 57

“Ahh-!! I’m so excited~!!”

“What should I wear tomorrow?!”

Her white bob, dancing in the breeze, looked like pure white petals gently resting and swaying elegantly.

She stood in front of the mirror. The small house was surprisingly free of any dust or disorder, thanks to her delicate touch.

The room was perfectly neat.

Opening the closet, she began selecting an outfit for tomorrow’s meeting.

As she lifted a pink blouse and a black long skirt, she murmured to herself.

“Will this combination feel a bit too stiff…?”

Next, her hand reached for a denim skirt and a white shirt.

“This feels too plain.”

Holding up a dark blue dress with a lace collar, she tilted her head.

“Ah… this feels a bit too dressed up…”

While pondering over a yellow polka dot blouse and denim skirt, she said,


“Well, this is a bit…”

Looking at a brown tweed jacket and beige slacks, she seemed unsatisfied.

“Ugh, why are there so few outfits to wear here…”

Deciding to make bolder choices, she picked a blouse with delicate cutouts at the chest.

“Whoa, this is really unique…”

This time her hand moved towards the skirts.

She took out a black short skirt.

The skirt accentuated the lines of her legs while offering an elegant yet daring charm.

“This could make quite an impact, huh?”

The luxurious cut of the blouse paired with the short skirt subtly highlighted her alluring silhouette.

“A bit bold but… not bad at all!”

After trying on the blouse and skirt, she carefully examined herself in the mirror.

The cutout blouse revealed her delicate skin, enhancing her femininity, while the short skirt further flaunted her leg lines.

“I can’t wait for tomorrow!”

Time passed, and by around 6 PM, Hyun was starting to feel worn out.

He’d had a fun time playing with Nomi and Yoonhwa, but the energy of those little monsters was truly boundless.

“Nomi, Yoonhwa, hold on a sec…”

“I need to take a break…”

Hyun plopped down on the floor and sighed.

His face was lit with joy, yet fatigue was evident.

Nomi and Yoonhwa paused for a moment to look at him.

Seeing his tiredness, Nomi grinned mischievously and asked,


“You tired?”

Yoonhwa looked at him with a concerned gaze.


“Nomi, maybe we should stop playing and let him rest?”

Nomi pondered for a moment, then glanced at Hyun, scrutinizing his exhausted face carefully.

“Hmm… okay! Let’s play again tomorrow!”

“Then I’ll just draw something!”

Hyun smiled, feeling grateful for Nomi and Yoonhwa’s consideration.


“Thanks, Nomi, Yoonhwa.”

“I lose track of time when I play with you guys.”

Comfortably lying on the floor, Hyun closed his eyes for a moment, taking a deep breath.

While Yoonhwa and Nomi quietly spent time drawing, he took a short break, briefly closing his eyes.

A little later, he opened his eyes and looked at the two monsters.


“Are you hungry?”

“It’s almost dinner time.”

Nomi lifted her head and rubbed her stomach.


“Hmmm… now that I think about it, I’m feeling a bit hungry!”

Yoonhwa nodded in agreement.


“I’m hungry too… what are you gonna make?!”

Hyun nodded and got up, heading to the kitchen.

However, when he opened the fridge, he realized there weren’t as many ingredients as he’d thought.

“Ah, not much in here… Wait, I’ll go grab some groceries!”

Nomi and Yoonhwa exchanged worried glances at Hyun’s words.

“I’ll go too!” Nomi suggested.

Yoonhwa nodded in agreement.


“Don’t go alone, Hyun!”

“Let’s go together. I’ll help too~.”

Hyun paused for a moment, then accepted Nomi and Yoonhwa’s proposal.


“Okay, let’s go together…!”

Nomi cheered,


“Yay!!”

Yoonhwa opened her closet to change into her pajamas.

She decided on a cream-colored shirt, a navy pleated skirt, and a pink jacket.

Yoonhwa fell into a moment of thought.

After a bit of consideration, she decided to go to her room to change.

“Hold on a sec!”

She entered her room, closing the door, and carefully changed into the cream-colored shirt, navy pleated skirt, and pink jacket.

After changing, she looked at herself in the mirror and felt satisfied.

Yoonhwa returned to the living room to stand in front of Hyun and Nomi.


“Tada~!”

Nomi’s eyes widened as she spotted Yoonhwa stepping out of her room.

Yoonhwa’s new outfit looked as if she had walked out of a fairy tale, colorful and graceful.

“Wow, Yoonhwa, you look amazing~!!”

Nomi’s voice was filled with admiration.

But the joy was short-lived; Nomi soon looked down at her own outfit with a sulky expression.

She didn’t like how she looked in her dirtied clothes from playing long hours.

“But why don’t I have new clothes?”

Nomi’s voice carried a hint of disappointment.

Hyun felt flustered seeing the mix of Nomi’s sulk and jealousy.

Though he had been admiring Yoonhwa’s transformation, he understood Nomi’s feelings.

“Hey, Nomi. If you want, let’s go buy new clothes together!”

“Let’s check out another outfit for Yoonhwa too~.”

Nomi’s face brightened with a big smile.

“Really!? For real? It’s a promise!!”

Yoonhwa shared Nomi’s joy and expressed her gratitude to Hyun.


“Wow, thank you too!”

Dressed in their new outfits, Yoonhwa, Hyun, and Nomi stepped outside.

Nomi inhaled the fresh outside air, feeling refreshed.

She held Yoonhwa’s hand tightly and began to walk.

Yoonhwa smiled as she looked at Hyun, extending her hand.


“Hyun, come hold hands with us!”

Her voice was filled with joy and warmth.

Hyun hesitated for a moment, his face reddening.

His heart was caught between embarrassment and joy.

“Uh, um… alright.”

He cautiously took Yoonhwa’s hand, and the three – two monsters and one human – began to walk hand-in-hand.

The sight of them walking together caught the attention of passersby.

The image of one human and two monsters holding hands looked like a peaceful family.

The warm and intimate atmosphere flowing between Hyun, Yoonhwa, and Nomi resembled family ties.

Yoonhwa’s graceful demeanor, Nomi’s bright smile, and Hyun’s gentle gaze blended beautifully with the surrounding scenery, creating an enchanting picture.

Under the streetlamp’s light, their shadows stretched long, intertwining.

The fragrance of nearby flowers and the soft light of the evening sun made their figures stand out even more.

When they arrived at the market, Hyun, Yoonhwa, and Nomi found themselves flooded with the vibrant colors of lanterns and the lively voices of the merchants.

All around the market, various items were for sale, with laughter and chatter overflowing.

Yoonhwa strolled among the crowd, while Nomi, with wide eyes filled with curiosity, enjoyed her surroundings.

“Whoa!”

In one corner of the market, Nomi’s attention was caught by a children’s clothing store.

She couldn’t hide her excitement while gazing at the variety of colorful clothes on display in front of the store.

Especially, a bright yellow little dress captured her heart.


“This is it! This is so pretty!”

Nomi proudly showed the dress to Hyun and Yoonhwa.

Yoonhwa also started picking out her own clothes.

She needed to find sizes larger than typical women’s or men’s clothing.

Since Yoonhwa loved pink, she spotted a beautiful pink long coat that caught her eye.

“Wow! This is gorgeous~!”

Hyun watched with satisfaction as Nomi and Yoonhwa chose clothes they liked.

He pulled out 40,000 won from his wallet to hand to Yoonhwa.


“Yoonhwa, buy clothes for you and Nomi with this. It should be enough!”

“I’ll go grab some food over there!!”

Hyun left some money and moved on to buy groceries elsewhere.

He entered the grocery store, heading first to the egg section.

There, he selected a dozen eggs, fresh with clean shells and uniform sizes.

Hyun, thinking deeply, added the eggs to his cart.

Next, he moved to the instant noodle section.

Out of the various brands and flavors available, he chose a mild flavor that Nomi and Yoonhwa would likely enjoy.

“Perfect for something quick in the morning for Yoonhwa…”

He mumbled to himself while tossing several noodle packets into the cart.

Upon reaching the vegetable section, Hyun searched for fresh spring onions.

The onions were fresh, with their vibrant green leaves contrasting starkly against their firm, white stalks.

He picked a bunch and added it to his cart.

Hyun took a moment to ponder before selecting meat suitable for dinner.

He ultimately chose pork neck with evenly distributed marbling.


“Looks delicious…”

He also selected some soda and a few bags of kimchi that would make an excellent side dish for meals with Nomi and Yoonhwa.

Hyun, with a cart full of groceries, headed to the checkout.

The cashier counted each item, adding up the prices until they reached a total of 12,000 won.

Hyun opened his wallet at the register, producing the exact amount.

He placed a few coins and bills on the counter.

The cashier checked the amount and expressed their gratitude.


“Thank you.”

Carrying the bag full of groceries, Hyun walked back to the clothing store, where Nomi and Yoonhwa waited for him.

Inside the softly lit shop, mixed with the gentle sounds of laughter from passersby, he felt warmth in his heart thinking about spending the evening with his friends.

Upon arriving at the clothing store where Yoonhwa and Nomi were waiting, he found them picking out their favorite clothes among various options.

Nomi was especially drawn to bright-colored outfits, and among them, a standout yellow pajama set caught her eye.

“What do you think?? It’s super soft!”

Nomi held up the pajamas, eagerly asking Yoonhwa.

Yoonhwa smiled at the pajamas Nomi selected.


“Looks good, Nomi! Those pajamas are really pretty~.”

She checked the size of the pajamas and thought it would fit Nomi perfectly, placing it into her bag.

While Nomi was choosing her pajamas, Yoonhwa searched for her casual wear.

Her eyes landed on an elegant pink blouse displayed on the shelf, captivating her heart.

“This is really pretty~!”

Yoonhwa held up the blouse to show Hyun.

The pink accentuated her cheerfulness even more.

Hyun nodded in agreement.


“I think it would suit you well!”

Yoonhwa also found a comfortable pair of jeans that she could wear with the blouse.

The pants were casual yet stylish, perfect as everyday wear for Yoonhwa.

“If I wear these pants with that blouse, it’ll be perfect!?”

Yoonhwa was pleased with her choices and smiled.

Meanwhile, Nomi picked out her casual clothes too. She preferred bright colors and cute designs.

She was thrilled to find a striped t-shirt in cheerful yellow and sky blue.

“This one is totally awesome!!”

Nomi couldn’t contain her excitement as she showed the t-shirt to Hyun and Yoonhwa.

Both nodded their heads in approval at Nomi’s choice.

Nomi and Yoonhwa each chose clothes they liked.

Nomi picked soft yellow pajamas and a brightly colored striped t-shirt, while Yoonhwa chose an elegant pink blouse and comfortable jeans.

Hyun was satisfied with their choices, reflecting their tastes.


“You all chose well! Now we just need to pay.”

Yoonhwa carefully cradled the clothes and headed to the checkout.

“I’ll take care of the payment!!”

Her voice conveyed excitement about the clothes she purchased.

A bit later, Yoonhwa returned holding a paper bag.

As she stepped out of the store, Hyun and Nomi greeted her with bright smiles.

The paper bag Yoonhwa held exuded joyful expectations for her new clothes.

“Did you get everything?”

Hyun asked.

“Yep, got it all!” Yoonhwa answered gleefully.