Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 58

Yoonhwa replied with a joyful voice, and they walked back home.

As they walked, Hyun and Nomi noticed Yoonhwa’s steps slowing down.

Following Yoonhwa’s gaze, they found themselves in front of a snack shop on the roadside.

Yoonhwa’s eyes were fixated on the liver displayed outside the snack shop.

Being a Nine-Tailed Fox, she unconsciously swallowed as she stared at the liver.

“Liver…”

Her voice escaped softly.

Hyun and Nomi were momentarily taken aback by Yoonhwa’s reaction.

Nomi grabbed Yoonhwa’s hand and asked with a worried voice,

“Yoonhwa unnie, are you okay? What’s wrong?”

Yoonhwa, slightly flustered by her unintentional reaction, quickly regained her composure and smiled at Hyun and Nomi.

“Uh-. Huh? Oh, sorry… something just…”

“I felt a strange feeling… Let’s go!”

As Yoonhwa answered in a fluster, they resumed their walk back home.

“Liver…”

She unknowingly whispered occasionally.

Drool glistened at the corner of her mouth.

Hyun and Nomi were momentarily puzzled by Yoonhwa’s actions, but Nomi took Yoonhwa’s hand and redirected the mood.

“Yoonhwa unnie, are you hungry?”

“Let’s ask for something delicious to eat when we get home!!”

Nomi’s voice was enough to pull Yoonhwa back to reality.

Yoonhwa awkwardly smiled and nodded at Hyun and Nomi.

They continued walking back home.

As they walked, Yoonhwa cautiously spoke to Hyun.

“Hyun! When we get home… can you teach me to cook…?”

Her voice was filled with hope, but there was also an underlying anxiety.

Hyun was momentarily taken aback by Yoonhwa’s request.

He knew Yoonhwa had almost no cooking skills.

“Uh, of course!!”

“As long as you have the will to learn, you can do anything!”

Hyun replied positively, encouraging Yoonhwa.

At that moment, Nomi jumped in between them with a jealous voice.

“Hey, I want to learn too! Why is Yoonhwa unnie the only one getting taught?!”

Her gaze was mixed with annoyance.

Hyun let out a small chuckle at Nomi’s reaction.

“Of course, Nomi can join us too~.”

“Let’s go, and we can all have a cooking session together.”

Nomi beamed at Hyun’s response.

“Yay!!”

Nomi’s voice rang brightly, adding vitality to their steps.

As they walked along the road, Hyun felt warmth in his heart seeing Yoonhwa and Nomi chatting with each other.

Yoonhwa’s cute jealousy and Nomi’s bright smile made Hyun forget his fatigue.

On their way home, they enjoyed the night scenery around them.

The streetlights cast a soft light carpet on the road, stretching their shadows long.

Yoonhwa occasionally looked up at the sky, admiring the stars, while Nomi displayed curiosity towards the flowers by the roadside, sometimes picking one.

Finally, they arrived in front of their house. Hyun opened the door and guided the two monsters inside.

“Arrived! Now that we’re home, we should wash our hands first, right?”

Following Hyun’s suggestion, the two friends headed to the bathroom to wash their hands.

Nomi quickly washed her hands and followed behind Hyun, who was heading to the kitchen.

Yoonhwa took her time washing her hands and entered the kitchen, revealing her tail and ears.

The kitchen lights brightened, and ingredients for dinner preparation lay spread out before them.

As Hyun entered the kitchen, he went to the sink first to wash his hands.

The sound of water filled the kitchen, and Hyun made sure to maintain hygiene before starting to cook.

Once he cleaned his hands, he spread the ingredients he bought on the table.

“Okay, tonight we’re going to grill pork loin~.”

Hyun explained the cooking plan with a confident smile to the two monsters.

“Pork loin is tender and has just the right amount of fat, perfect for grilling.”

Nomi’s eyes sparkled.

“Is this tastier than humans?!”

She murmured in a voice full of curiosity.

Yoonhwa tilted her head, looking puzzled at Nomi’s comment.

She had never eaten a human before, but she found joy in Nomi’s reaction.

Hyun was slightly taken aback by Nomi’s words but accepted the situation based on his understanding of their worlds.

“U-uh, well-cooked meat can be quite nice…”

“You’re welcome to expect it, Nomi..!”

Hyun prepared the ingredients in the kitchen.

He cut the meat into appropriate sizes and decided to teach Yoonhwa and Nomi the first step of cooking by just using salt.

“Today, we will simply season it with salt!”

“I won’t make it too complicated.”

Hyun brought a chair for Nomi, letting her stand on it.

“Just sprinkle a little salt on the meat like this.”

Hyun showed Yoonhwa and Nomi how to sprinkle salt by handing each of them a piece of meat.

Nomi carefully tried to sprinkle the salt, but too much came out, and Hyun quickly stepped in.

“Just a little, Nomi. If you use too much, the meat will be too salty.”

Hyun smiled gently, comforting Nomi over her mistake.

Yoonhwa also tried sprinkling salt on the meat.

However, the salt didn’t spread evenly and clumped in one spot.

“Oh dear, Yoonhwa!”

“When sprinkling, you need to be lighter with your hand.”

Hyun took Yoonhwa’s hand and taught her how to sprinkle salt once more.

After seasoning the meat, Hyun showed the two monsters how to cook it in the pan.

“Now let’s place this on the pan and grill it~”

As the pan heated, Hyun instructed Nomi and Yoonhwa to put the meat on it.

Nomi and Yoonhwa carefully placed the meat on the pan.

Following Hyun’s directions, they flipped the meat and worked hard at grilling.

The smell of cooking spread throughout the kitchen, and the expressions of the two monsters brightened gradually.

“Wow, it looks really delicious!”

Nomi cheerfully exclaimed as she grilled the meat.

Hyun smiled as he watched them.

It was a joy to spend time with the two monsters, who were new to cooking.

He continued to encourage them while helping with the cooking.

“You’re doing great, Yoonhwa, Nomi!”

“If you keep it up, we’ll have a tasty dinner.”

Hyun felt satisfied watching the two monsters diligently grilling the meat.

He told Nomi and Yoonhwa.

“Alright, I’m going to the bathroom for a moment!”

“Here’s a tray. When the meat is done, please put it on here.”

He set the tray on the table, entrusted the cooking to the monsters, and briefly stepped away.

Even while Hyun was in the bathroom, Nomi and Yoonhwa diligently grilled the meat.

Nomi became increasingly adept at flipping the meat, while Yoonhwa learned to sprinkle the salt lightly.

As the meat cooked perfectly one by one, they began transferring it onto the tray.

The aroma of the meat filled the kitchen, and there was a sense of achievement on Nomi and Yoonhwa’s faces.

They successfully grilled all the meat before Hyun returned from the bathroom.

As Hyun stepped into the kitchen, he was greeted by the delicious aroma of grilled meat and the bright smiles of the two monsters.

He couldn’t hide his joy at the dinner that reflected Nomi and Yoonhwa’s efforts.

“Oh, look! You did really well!”

“It looks really tasty!”

Hyun marveled as he gazed at the tray filled with meat.

It was the fruit of Nomi and Yoonhwa’s hard work. He carried the tray to the dining table.

“Now it’s time to enjoy our meal. Let’s all head to the dining table!”

“Here, we have meat and rice, along with lettuce and kimchi.”

“It’s delicious like this!”

Hyun spread a lettuce leaf on his palm, placed a spoonful of rice on top, added a piece of grilled meat, and topped it with a piece of kimchi to make a lettuce wrap.

Nomi and Yoonhwa watched his movements with fascination.

Especially Nomi found it fascinating to see the food humans made firsthand.

After making the lettuce wrap, Hyun encouraged Nomi and Yoonhwa to give it a try.

Nomi carefully held the lettuce, adding meat, rice, and kimchi onto it.

Though it was her first time and a bit clumsy, Hyun helped her out and cheered her on.

“You’re doing great, Nomi!”

“You just have to wrap it up and eat like that.”

Yoonhwa made her lettuce wrap a little more skillfully.

Her big hand wrapped around the ingredients securely, and she took it straight to her mouth for a bite.

As Nomi took her first bite, her expression changed in an instant.

The spiciness of the kimchi made her eyes go wide, and she stuck out her tongue.

“Ehh…?!”

Yoonhwa also grimaced slightly after tasting the kimchi in her lettuce wrap.

Though she was a bit more used to the spiciness, it was still undeniably shockingly hot.

But soon both of them got accustomed to the spiciness and began eating the meat, lettuce, and kimchi together.

“It’s delicious..!!”

Nomi exclaimed joyfully after popping another piece of meat into her mouth.

Yoonhwa also happily smiled after stuffing her mouth with a lettuce wrap.

After munching on for a while, Nomi seemed thoughtful and said,

“I haven’t eaten humans for a while, so I can’t compare…”

“But this is pretty good!”

Yoonhwa burst out laughing at that remark and nodded her head.

The laughter of Nomi and Yoonhwa filled the kitchen, making the dinner time overflowing with joy.

Hyun looked at the two monsters sitting at the dining table and felt how precious the time spent together was.

“It’s really nice for us to gather and have a delicious meal together…”

Hyun spoke softly.

Looking at the clock, it was a little past 8 o’clock.

Outside was already dark, and only the occasional sound of passing cars broke the night’s calmness.

Nomi yawned as if sleepiness was creeping in, perhaps due to her full stomach.

“Ahh, eating this made me a bit sleepy…”

Yoonhwa nodded leisurely, agreeing.

“That was really delicious!”

“Thanks for teaching me this, Hyun~.”

After finishing the meal, Hyun started cleaning up.

“Alright~ can you help me with the cleanup?”

Nomi and Yoonhwa rose to lend a hand.

They organized the used plates and dishes, returning the kitchen and the dining table to a clean state.

After finishing the cleanup, Hyun began washing the dishes.

Standing in front of the sink, washing the dishes in warm water, he reflected on how enjoyable the evening had been.

The sounds of water droplets and plates clinking filled the kitchen.

Nomi and Yoonhwa moved to the living room and sat in front of the TV.

When Yoonhwa picked up the remote and flipped through the channels, a variety of channels appeared on the screen.

While Yoonhwa was flipping through, she stopped at a black-and-white cartoon that appeared on the screen.

The simple lines and exaggerated expressions of the animation caught the attention of the two monsters.

Nomi’s eyes sparkled as she gazed at the screen.

“Wow, this looks fun!”

Yoonhwa also became interested. The cartoon’s straightforward storyline and witty situations made them chuckle.

As Nomi and Yoonhwa became increasingly engrossed in the adventures of the characters on screen.

The sounds and dialogues coming from the screen had a nostalgic feel, yet the entertaining scenes kept making them laugh.

Nomi, particularly responsive to the clever actions of the protagonist, exclaimed loudly.

“Hahaha, look at that! Unnie!”

Nomi’s laughter filled the living room. Yoonhwa also got so immersed in a scene from the cartoon that she laughed heartily, enjoying together.

Their laughter brightly illuminated the house, and a pleasant atmosphere filled the place.

At that moment, Hyun, from the kitchen, said in a quiet voice.

“Nomi, Yoonhwa, it’s night, so let’s keep it a little quieter…!”

“Others might be trying to rest too…”

His voice was soft, but it held a careful request within it.

Nomi and Yoonhwa, startled by Hyun’s words, exchanged glances.

After a moment, both nodded and decided to suppress their laughter a bit more.

“Sorry, it’s just so fun…”

Yoonhwa apologized in a soft voice.

Hyun finished his dishwashing and looked at Nomi and Yoonhwa enjoying the cartoon quietly.

After finishing the dishes, Hyun dried his hands and walked into the living room.

“It’s okay. You look like you’re having fun, and I’m glad~”

Hyun sat beside Nomi and Yoonhwa with a smile.

Hyun looked at Nomi and Yoonhwa, chuckling as he spoke.

“Isn’t it about time we change into our pajamas?”

Nomi’s eyes sparkled.

As soon as she heard Hyun’s words, she felt a strong urge to wear her new pajamas.

“Really?! I want to change right now!”

She said excitedly, taking out her pajamas.

Her face was filled with anticipation and excitement.

The pajamas were a bright yellow, reflecting her energetic spirit like the sun.

She seemed unable to wait a moment, starting to take off her clothes to put on her pajamas.

“Wearing new clothes is really a long-awaited experience!!”

Nomi murmured with joy.

At that moment, Hyun was startled by Nomi’s actions, taken by surprise.

Hyun quickly covered his eyes with his hand. His cheeks heated up, and tension seeped into his voice.

“Nomi, wait a second…!!”