Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 86

“I’ll go buy it~!”

Seojin headed to the nearby alley market to buy some intestines.

Upon arriving at the market, the stalls were bustling under the lights.

The sounds of laughter from people and shouts from vendors filled the alleyway.

Seojin stood in front of a familiar intestines shop.

The shop owner smiled brightly as soon as he saw Seojin.

“Hey, isn’t that Sejin?”

The shop owner greeted Seojin with a kind smile.

“No, I’m Seojin!”

“You always get confused~”

Seojin replied with a chuckle.

The owner blushed and laughed.

“Oh dear, I see! Must be my old age…”

“Remembering names is really hard~”

“Okay, what do you want today?”

“Please pack a lot of intestines for me!”

“I’m planning to drink with my friends~” Seojin joked.

“Alright, alright. Intestines are the perfect snack for drinking…”

“Do you like it spicy? Or should I make it mild?”

The owner asked while pointing at the menu.

“Half spicy and half mild, please, for 70,000 won!”

Seojin finished placing his order.

Inside the shop, the laughter and conversations from other customers filled the air.

Amid the lively atmosphere, the owner focused on Seojin’s order.

“Got it, got it~.”

“The spicy ones turned out really tasty today~” the owner said while taking the order.

“Oh, and please pack six bottles of alcohol too!”

Seojin added.

The shop owner began pulling out the bottles with a smile.

“Alright, alright. Don’t drink too much~.”

Seojin expressed his gratitude as he left the store.

In his hands were the packed intestines and bottles of alcohol.

“Thank you~!”

The owner looked at Seojin’s back with a satisfied smile.

“Be careful on your way back.”

“Se… I mean, Seojin!”

As soon as Seojin arrived home, he waved the heavy bag at his friends with a bright smile.

“Guys, tonight our snack has arrived~”

His friends shot curious gazes at the bag Seojin brought.

Laughter and interesting conversations filled the living room once again.

With Seojin’s arrival, the atmosphere in the living room suddenly became lively.

Everyone’s eyes sparkled at the sight of the heavy bag he carried.

Yoonhwa tilted her head, looking at the bag Seojin was holding.

“What’s that?”

Nomi also peeked into the bag curiously from beside Yoonhwa.

“What does it taste like??”

Seojin burst out laughing as he looked at the two monsters.

“Haha! Intestines are made from beef entrails. Perfect for drinking~.”

Hyun rushed to the kitchen to start prepping what was needed.

He took out plates, spoons, and chopsticks, handing them to his friends.

Yoonhwa and Nomi started setting the dining table with the dishes Hyun handed them.

They shared quiet smiles as they divided the small tasks between them.

Yoonhwa placed the plates, while Nomi set the chopsticks on the table.

Meanwhile, Seojin slipped into the bathroom to wash up and change clothes for a moment.

“Wait a sec-! I’ll be back quickly~”

A little while later, Seojin returned to the living room in new clothes.

Looking fresh, he gazed at his friends and said.

“Ready?! Shall we open the intestines~?”

As Seojin tore open the packaging, the spicy and savory aroma of the intestines filled the room.

There was much more than expected, making his friends’ eyes widen.

Nomi and Yoonhwa unconsciously drooled at the delicious smell wafting from the intestines.

Nomi covered her mouth with her hand in surprise.

“Wow, this looks really delicious!”

Kangtae was equally excited and exclaimed.

“Whoa~! This is it, this is!”

Seojin, amplifying the lively atmosphere even more, asked.

“Do we have soju glasses??”

Hyun dashed to the kitchen, took a look around, and responded.

“Ah, we don’t have any soju glasses.”

“I’ll just bring cups..!!”

A moment later, Hyun returned holding three cups.

Seojin looked at Yoonhwa and asked.

“Are you drinking too, Yoonhwa??”

Yoonhwa paused for a moment, then broke into a bright smile and answered.

“Ah, right!”

“I completely forgot! I’ll drink too!”

Her voice was filled with excited joy.

“If I don’t have the Fox Orb, I won’t be able to control my magic anyway, so it’ll be fine!”

Kangtae looked into his pocket only after hearing Yoonhwa’s words.

There, the shining Fox Orb was still safely tucked away.

Kangtae let out a sigh of relief as he glanced at the orb.

Seojin handed a cup to Yoonhwa.

Hyun darted back to the kitchen and brought a bottle of orange juice.

He cautiously opened the juice and poured it into Nomi’s cup.

Nomi’s small hand tightly grasped the cup.

“Nomi should join us in cheers too~”

Hyun said with a smile.

Nomi excitedly lifted her cup, exclaiming, “Yes! Cheers~!”

Hyun also poured himself some water and sat down to join.

Everyone gathered their cups together.

“Cheers~!”

Everyone smiled brightly and shouted in unison.

Yoonhwa and Nomi awkwardly joined in.

The sound of clinking cups filled the living room, creating a joyful atmosphere.

The faces of Seojin’s friends, holding their cups, were filled with anticipation and enjoyment.

After the toast, each started sipping from their own glasses.

Seojin and Kangtae wore satisfied expressions as they savored the familiar taste of soju, while Nomi gleefully drank her orange juice.

Hyun enjoyed the moment even while drinking water.

Yoonhwa cautiously sipped her soju, gradually getting accustomed to the taste.

“This is a feel-good flavor-!” Yoonhwa said, to which her friends cheered her on with laughter.

Yoonhwa’s attitude suggested her previous fear of drinking had vanished, much to everyone’s delight.

“Okay, now the real intestines party begins!”

Seojin smiled and picked up a piece of intestines.

Yoonhwa and Nomi watched with curious expressions, as if they were experiencing intestines for the first time.

Nomi showcased her anticipation for the new food by gazing at the intestines.

“This looks really delicious!”

Yoonhwa smiled as she examined the intestines too.

Their friends began tasting the intestines from their plates.

Kangtae, Seojin, and Hyun seemed well-acquainted with the taste of intestines, enjoying their meal.

Yoonhwa and Nomi cautiously placed a piece of intestines in their mouths.

With curiosity dancing in their eyes, they slowly picked up their chopsticks to taste the intestines for the first time.

Yoonhwa took a piece of intestines and put it in her mouth, while Nomi followed suit, carefully bringing her piece to her lips.

The two wore expressions filled with anticipation for this new flavor.

As Yoonhwa began chewing the intestines, her eyes widened.

“Oh-! This is… unique, right?”

Yoonhwa exclaimed in surprise.

The savory taste of the intestines filled her mouth, and she felt she was having a new experience with the peculiar texture.

Nomi also tentatively tasted the intestines.

At first hesitant, Nomi’s face gradually brightened.

“Wow, this is really delicious!”

“It’s so chewy!”

Nomi exclaimed excitedly, her words eliciting laughter from everyone.

As glasses passed around the table, the atmosphere grew ever merrier.

Yoonhwa initially sipped her soju cautiously, but as the enjoyable conversations with her friends continued, she began to lose herself in the vibe, downing cup after cup.

After a few drinks, her face began to turn red.

“Yoonhwa, your face is super red..!”

“It seems like the alcohol is kicking in.”

Hyun remarked with a worried look as he gazed at Yoonhwa.

Feeling a bit light-headed yet happy, Yoonhwa flashed a bright smile.

“I’m fine, I’m totally okay~!”

Her voice was somewhat excited, but simultaneously revealed her blissful emotions.

With her flushed face, Yoonhwa looked at Hyun, continuing happily.

“Hyun-, today’s performance was really awesome!”

“I really enjoyed it…~”

Her voice sounded even more lively, influenced by the alcohol.

Hyun, smiling at Yoonhwa’s compliment, lowered his head.

“T-thank you-!”

Yoonhwa’s buzz was steadily rising.

Feeling great, she fiddled with her tail and suddenly picked up a piece of intestines with her hands.

In her drunken state, she smiled more brightly than usual, mumbling to herself.

“Oh my, this is seriously delicious..~”

Hyun, watching Yoonhwa’s actions, teased.

“Yoonhwa, you shouldn’t eat with your hands~!”

“Are you really drunk?”

Even as laughter filled the living room, Yoonhwa simply enjoyed the intestines with a carefree demeanor.

She looked so innocent that her friends couldn’t even scold her.

“Oh man, this is amazing!”

“It’s so… fluffy!”

Yoonhwa swayed her tail slightly, gripping it in her hands.

The scene resembled a child playing with a toy.

Kangtae, holding his cup, stared at Yoonhwa.

“I think you should stop drinking now~?”

“Yoonhwa, your condition is not good-..”

Despite Kangtae’s worried advice, Yoonhwa seemed completely unfazed by her state.

With a grin, she poured another shot of soju into her cup.

“Aw, it’s totally fine, totally fine~!”

“I’m still perfectly fine~!”

Her friends cautiously watched as Yoonhwa lifted her glass.

Hyun decided not to intervene and chose to quietly observe her joy.

Nomi looked at Yoonhwa with innocent eyes, amazed.

Yoonhwa’s face was flushed from the alcohol.

“Sister, you’re super red! It’s amazing!”

Yoonhwa giggled at Nomi’s comment.

“Really? I’m fine~ it’s so much fun!”

Seeing Yoonhwa remain bright and joyful despite her intoxication, her friends shared in her laughter.

The atmosphere grew ever merrier as they warmly accepted her state and continued enjoying their time together.

As time passed, all six bottles of soju were emptied.

Only a few pieces of intestines remained on the table.

Yoonhwa appeared completely drunk and, judging by the amount she seemed to have consumed, she must have finished nearly two bottles by herself.

Kangtae looked like he had downed about a bottle, while it seemed that Seojin had drunk most of the remaining soju.

Initially, Seojin led the lively atmosphere, eagerly offering drinks, but now he too began to feel a bit tipsy.

His face was flushed, and his speech became ever more animated.

“Looks like we drank quite a bit today-..”

“This was supposed to be for six bottles for we thought about Hyun..”

Seojin said with an excited voice.

Kangtae nodded, his face already red as he chuckled.

It seemed he was lost in some amusing thoughts, bursting into laughter sporadically.

“Hehe, I have a secret you guys don’t know…”

“Ah, never mind~..”

His words often ended in laughter.

Under the influence of soju, Yoonhwa felt far more bright and joyful than usual.

Suddenly, she felt the urge to share a story about herself.

Yoonhwa’s tale slipped out, filled with happiness yet tinged with a wistful emotion.

She continued her words, laughing under the influence of alcohol.

“Oh, 300 years ago… I had friends similar to you guys.”

“We had such a wonderful time back then…”

But the sadness welling up in her eyes was impossible to conceal, even though she tried to hide it.

“But… those friends, all because of me…”

Yoonhwa’s voice trembled for a moment.

“I lost all my friends because I couldn’t control my power properly…!”

Her red eyes spoke of solitude and pain.

She recalled her past with a shaky voice.

“For 300 years… I was really lonely…”

“And it was really hard…”

Her fingers slowly wandered over the soju bottle.

“Don’t worry, now I have you all… it really means so much to me..!”

Her friends fell silent at Yoonhwa’s words. They truly understood and empathized with the loneliness and pain she had endured, as well as the warmth and happiness she now felt.

Hyun cautiously spoke up.

“Yoonhwa, we’ll always be with you!”

Yoonhwa, under the influence of alcohol, swayed as she approached her friends.

Her eyes, although red, sparkled with remarkable joy and sincerity.

“I love you all so much..-!”