The Guy Next Door to the Heroine

8 – What Have You Done to My Mom!!

Flying through the night sky was only a brief moment. From Donggu to Bupyeong-gu, where my house is located.

But in that short time, it seems that the heart of Yuhwa, mother of Cheongyi, not Narae who has decided to quit being a hero, was captured.

“I’m a bit excited since it’s my first time flying like this…”

“You once said it’s not suitable for your age to be so excited, didn’t you?”

“You said age means nothing, didn’t you?”

“Well, that’s true.”

“Are you being formal all of a sudden because of that general public cosplay or something?”

“It’s somewhat similar.”

C-class hero Narae and Cheongyi’s mother, Yuhwa, from next door are greatly distanced individuals.

Just to mention, between ‘Omnipotent’, my alias, and C-class hero Narae. And between ordinary Lee Siwon and Cheongyi’s mother Yuhwa from next door. Depending on the circumstances, the gap that arises can be deeper than the gap between heaven and earth.

That’s why I’m descending. From here on, it’s the realm of daily life. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a hunter, hero, or villain.

“Would you like to stop by a convenience store for a while?”

“Do you have something to do at the convenience store?”

“I told Cheongyi that I was going to the convenience store.”

“Uh huh, that bachelor next door who cosplays?”

“That’s not cosplay. And where did you learn the word ‘cosplay’…”

“Cheongyi watches Eltube videos where they do that. They mimic characters from some cartoons, and many pretty and handsome young people appear.”

It’s not like I’m asking because I don’t know.

When I look at Yuhwa like this, should I say she’s really like a lady? I’m not used to it because of her appearance. That’s why I still awkwardly call her Cheongyi’s mom.

“But, that strange ability is given by Mr. Siwon, right?”

“That’s right. If I get hit somewhere, it hurts my feelings. And it would also be hard for Cheongyi.”

“… As expected, I should quit being a hero.”

What do you mean? You’ve already decided to quit.

“If it wasn’t for the ability Mr. Siwon gave me today, I might have died. I owe you my life.”

“Don’t mention it.”

Because you usually treat me well, I was more concerned. I really think it’s nothing big.

As we enter the visible convenience store, considering having a beer, we browse through the imported beer.

“I don’t know if it’s presumptuous, but is it okay to drink together…?”

“Yes…? Yes. I’m fine with it.”

This is a first, so I was briefly taken aback, but it’s not like I have no experience with women. Although it was a middle school story and the level is different…

“Still, it seems like I look good in Mr. Siwon’s eyes.”

“Of course. If you stand with Cheongyi, you would be seen as sisters.”

As I said before, Cheongyi’s mother is an extension of Cheongyi. Cheongyi, who has a matured and ripened body. Just this kind of feeling.

And age really didn’t matter to me. It was a bit like this.

‘Have you grown your nails too long?’

‘If it bothers you, just cut it.’

It was a vague feeling of sentimentality like this. Even so, a person who grows their nails as long as their fingers is burdensome before the nails.

When it comes to Yuhwa, the nails are not that long, and they have a well-taken-care-of feel.

In some cartoons, couples break up due to lifespan issues, but I have become unable to comprehend that.

“Huh, is Cheongyi really that pretty?”

“Well, if she’s dark, boys would line up. But she’s still a child. She needs to grow more.”

“Really, my precious daughter, who is so dear that it wouldn’t hurt even if I put her in my eye, said she’s all grown up, but she was wandering outside late, so I was worried for a while. These days, she comes home early.”

“Maybe puberty has come late? What will you have for snacks?”

“Hmm, is it really puberty? I haven’t had a drink recently for snacks…”

“Then let’s just grab some butter squid and coffee peanuts.”

“Shall we?”

Can peanuts, butter squid… Let’s go with three packs. If there’s any left, I’ll eat it next time. With that in mind, I picked up one more can of peanuts.

“46,000 won.”

I hand over five ten-thousand-won bills from my wallet…

“Here you go with this.”

“I could pay…”

The payment was stolen.

“It’s more because of me. And this much is okay.”

It was not a hit for a hero. Incheon house prices were also cheap. So, there was an overflow of flexibility.

But I was originally going to buy it.

“I’m not short of money either. And I was originally going to drink it.”

“Still, I’m buying it to thank you.”

“Then I’ll gladly accept it.”

Such battles are useless. Next time, I just buy it, and gratefully accept it.

Yuhwa, who nods her head with a smile, and I, taking the beer and snacks from the bag, head home.

“Is Cheongyi sleeping?”

“I wonder? In my opinion, she might be wide-eyed, waiting, wondering if we’re coming or not.”

“Cheongyi would really do that. She doesn’t have plans for tomorrow.”

“She’s been going out every day lately, so she might have something tomorrow.”

“Well, she really went out every day.”

Did I also play so actively at that age… No, it’s the last year for the college entrance exam, what play is there.

“Ah, next time let’s go get some skin care.”

“Oh my, skin care is…”

“You’re fine just taking care a bit at home, but, of course, if there’s a big change, the speed is different.”

Even if I care and fix it at home, the peak is the same as time passes, but the time is varied.

Home care is fixed, but it takes a week, whereas if you do it at a shop, three days is sufficient. That level of difference?

But if you keep fixing it, the difference eventually disappears.

No matter how much a person can’t distinguish up to the level of difference that can only be seen with a microscope, right?

“Then, let’s resign and go once.”

“Yes. Let’s do that.”

A face full of excitement and expectation, lively steps. The hero’s job is quite hard…

Ding, we arrive on the 13th floor and the elevator sound rings.

A ‘thud thud thud thud’ sound comes from behind the door, and then it bursts open.

“Mom!”

“Oh my, oh my. Our daughter is strong.”

“Why are you so late!”

“Work was a bit late. On the way back, I met Mr. Siwon from next door, so we came back

together like this.”

“Hello?”

“Mister…? Mr. Siwon…?”

As I greet her with a small wave, she murmurs something and freezes.

“Oh my, why is she like this all of a sudden.”

“Mr.! What did you do to my mom!!”

“Uh…?”

“…?”

It was a baffling incident.

“Well, we agreed to have a beer together. That’s all…?”

“Alcohol…!”

Cheongyi, like a person who has discovered a birth secret, like a tree struck by lightning. It seems like there should be a ‘snap’ sound.

“Daughter? What happened?”

“It’s not like that…!”

She looks at me with bewildered eyes, but how would I know why she’s acting like this!

“I’ll go in first?”

“Uh-huh, I’ll shower and come?”

“Mom…!”

A delicate time passed with the wailing Cheongyi and the bewildered two.

I went inside and took out the table for setting and checked if there was anything to make for snacks.

Butter squid and peanuts are enough, but more is better.

“Should I make something greasy…”

After all, I didn’t have to worry about gaining weight. Because I can eat a thousand calories a day.

Being full is another matter.

When I open the refrigerator, there is bacon, but what can I do with just bacon…

“Cream? Why is this here?”

I can’t remember when I bought it or when I used it, but the food ingredients in my refrigerator have infinite capacity and infinite duration, so it’s okay.

Well, if I shove it in there, I thought I would use it someday. Therefore, I choose the cream.

Let’s make carbonara with bacon on the side.

I cut a suitable amount of oyster mushrooms and one onion, chop three garlic cloves, and cut four strips of bacon into bite-sized pieces. And also give a few cuts to a handful of Vienna sausages.

I put a suitable amount of Parmesan cheese, one cup of cream, and two cups of milk in a blender and grind it to make a sauce.

I start boiling a handful of spaghetti, no, fettuccine in salted water.

When did the water boil? Well, I have omnipotent fixed ability, so what does it matter? The fire is on and it boils in 5 seconds.

I stir-fry onions and garlic in a frying pan with olive oil, and when they start to become transparent, I add mushrooms. After stir-frying them together for a while, I pour in the prepared cream sauce.

Additionally, for seasoning, I add salt, pepper, and a bit of chicken stock, then introduce the undercooked fettuccine noodles. Adjust the thickness by adding a little noodle water, and vigorously shake it to complete.

I twirl the noodles and divide them into two plates.

“If there’s leftover… I’ll eat it.”

Carbonara is rich. It’s my first time having it with beer, but wouldn’t it pair well…?

“It’ll work out somehow.”

It’s really been a long time since someone came to my house, and it’s even longer since someone came to drink.

Moreover, it’s a woman. What should I do about this?

“Suddenly I’m nervous.”

Even if I prepare it in advance, the food won’t lose its flavor, there are no bugs, and there’s no dust.

Huh, is my house a dream house? Omnipotent ability is a god.

Ding-dong, at the doorbell, when I open the front door.

“Mister, what have you really done to our mom?”

Is it this ‘Your mother is amazing’ that you’re talking about? I felt like I had to say the same line.