These Lunatics are Obsessed With Me

“…”

Did it work?

Kang Yoo-hyun's face was so expressionless that I couldn't tell if the item had any effect. After staring at me for a brief moment, he slowly closed his eyes and remained motionless for a while.

“…?”

Although his eyes were closed, I didn’t think he would actually sleep in that state. His posture and stillness were just like when he was awake. Watching him sit upright with his back straight and breathing steadily only made me more confused.

"Kang Yoo-hyun…?”

“…”

I reached out and waved my hand in front of Kang Yoo-hyun's face, but he remained completely still. The faint sound of his breathing made me think he was still conscious.

"Hmm."

He must be asleep now, right? The Sweet Sleep item should’ve worked.

Although it was an S-grade item, I had worried it might not affect Kang Yoo-hyun, being SS-ranked, but I was glad to see it had.

I tilted my head and got up from my seat. I hadn’t expected the item to take effect so quickly, but now that the mission was complete, I decided to head back to my room.

“…”

However, I couldn’t bring myself to leave Kang Yoo-hyun’s room and paused in my steps. The sight of him sitting motionless like a statue bothered me. It wouldn’t be good if he kept sleeping like that, I thought.

But then again, whether the protagonist sleeps sitting, standing, or even upside down, what did it matter to me? The important thing was that I had helped with his insomnia. I shook my head and turned to leave.

“…Haa."

In the end, I couldn’t make myself leave and let out a deep sigh. I turned back and walked over to where Kang Yoo-hyun was sitting.

He was still sitting upright in the middle of the room, and the more I looked at him, the more uncomfortable his posture seemed.

After a moment of thought, I placed a cushion behind him. I couldn’t carry him to the bed on my own, so I planned to lay him down on the cushions first and cover him with a blanket.

Kang Yoo-hyun didn’t move an inch while I brought the thick cushions and placed them behind him. I was tempted to poke his cheek out of curiosity, but I resisted.

I was afraid he might suddenly wake up and strangle me. Just the thought of it made me shiver, and I quickly finished arranging the cushions.

"Good."

I looked down at the cushions I’d laid on the floor with satisfaction. Now, I just needed to lay him down, and I’d be done. It would be much easier than carrying him to the bed. I placed my hand on Yoo-hyun’s shoulder with confidence. All I needed to do was push him…Push him…?

“…?”

Why wasn’t he moving? I stared at Kang Yoo-hyun’s face in confusion. But he still wore a calm expression, with only his eyelashes fluttering occasionally.

Wait, why is his body so rigid? He’s unconscious, yet it feels like he’s completely frozen. This isn’t some kind of petrification item, is it?

Anyway, I was in trouble. I couldn’t even lay Kang Yoo-hyun down. With my B-class body, handling an SS-class was impossible. I had accepted it a long time ago, but that sense of inadequacy came rushing back.

"Damn it."

I decided to give it one last try. With that thought, I placed my hand on Kang Yoo-hyun’s shoulder again. His rigid shoulder still didn’t seem like it would budge, but giving up now would be pathetic.

I wasn’t sure why I felt so determined, but at that moment, nothing else mattered. All I could focus on was laying Kang Yoo-hyun down.

“Ugh… just… go down already…!”

The attempt to lay Kang Yoo-hyun down quickly turned into a desperate challenge. He didn’t budge at all. It felt as impossible as facing an unwinnable challenge.

This isn’t going to work. This is way beyond what a weak B-class like me can do. Just as I was about to give up and pull my hand off his shoulder—

"Oh…?”

His strong arm wrapped around my waist and pulled me close in an instant. Startled, I instinctively grabbed onto Kang Yoo-hyun’s shoulder again.

"Hey, what are you doing… Ack!"

I thought Kang Yoo-hyun had woken up and tried to shout, but before I could, I found myself falling forward.

He didn’t move an inch when I tried to push him down with all my strength, but suddenly, his body fell backward. With my eyes wide open, I fell onto the cushioned floor with Kang Yoo-hyun.

"W–wait…!"

"…"

"…What?"

For a moment, I thought Kang Yoo-hyun had woken up and was messing with me, but his eyes remained tightly shut.

He was holding my waist firmly with both hands, and his breathing remained even. I had no idea what was happening. Staring at Kang Yoo-hyun’s face in confusion, I tried to get up—no, I tried.

"Ugh…!”

I don't know how he was so strong—his hands wrapped around my waist wouldn’t budge. I was still lying on top of Kang Yoo-hyun, wriggling like a caterpillar.

It was a good thing no one was around because this was Kang Yoo-hyun's room. If anyone had seen this, it would’ve been a moment I'd want to erase for the rest of my life.

But seriously… his arm, as hard as iron, wouldn’t move. I somehow managed to get Kang Yoo-hyun to lie down, but it wouldn’t be a complete success if we were lying down together. This is a failure—a huge failure!

"Huu…”

“…!”

At that moment, Kang Yoo-hyun's soft breath brushed against my cheek and ear. I unconsciously held my breath as my body tensed.

The protagonist, Kang Yoo-hyun, had never slept peacefully before receiving counseling from Director Oh Seo-hyun.

Even when I read the novel, there had never been a scene depicting Kang Yoo-hyun sleeping. As a reader, it was fascinating to see him sleeping so soundly.

But still, this position is a bit… I’m not a stuffed toy. Why does he have to hold me so tightly while he sleeps? I should have just left the room, regardless of whether he slept sitting up or standing. Regret hit me a little too late, and I groaned softly to myself.

How long do I have to stay like this? I should check on Do-gyul, who must have been surprised, and see if Yong-sik is awake…

However, my eyes gradually closed. Maybe I was affected by the Sweet Sleep item since I was right next to him. I shut my tired eyes and let my body relax slowly.

"…Jin."

"Euu…"

"…Yi-jin."

I heard a faint murmur near my ear. Who's making that noise? I frowned and swatted my hand in irritation. The noise stopped for a moment.

With a smile, I tossed and turned in satisfaction. I buried my face in something warm and soft, pulling the blanket tightly around me.

…Wait, a blanket?

It was too big and stiff to be called a blanket. I furrowed my brow, sensing something was off. Then, the buzzing sound near my ear grew louder.

"Han Yi-jin!"

"Whoaa…!"

I screamed in shock as I opened my eyes, only to find someone I hadn't expected lying right in front of me.

"Oh? You…”

Kang Yoo-hyun looked at me with a calm expression, while I was the only one panicking. I suddenly remembered that I had used the Sweet Sleep item on him, which had caused me to fall asleep as well.

‘Fuckkkkk!’

I screamed inwardly and jumped up. His iron-like arms that had been tightly wrapped around my waist had already loosened.

I had buried my face in Kang Yoo-hyun’s chest, mistaking it for a soft pillow, and the ‘blanket' I had pulled around me was actually his body. In an instant, it felt like the blood in my body ran cold.

"So, I mean… This is…”

I desperately searched for an excuse. If I misspoke now, I’d be killed by the protagonist. I had to remind myself that Han Yi-jin was just a worthless extra, destined to die at the protagonist’s hands.

But then, I felt a sense of injustice. Wasn’t it Kang Yoo-hyun who had hugged me and slept with me like I was some kind of stuffed doll?

It was completely unreasonable to blame me in this situation. I nodded to myself and shot Kang Yoo-hyun a defiant look.

"You're the first to…!”

"Han Yi-jin."

"Y-yes?"

His low voice sent a chill through me, making my heart drop in fear. I looked up at him nervously and asked hesitantly, and Kang Yoo-hyun slowly stood up.

“That item… it’s real, isn’t it?”

“Uh… yeah. It’s real.”

To my surprise, Kang Yoo-hyun didn’t seem upset at all. I had expected him to draw his cursed sword and punish me for getting too close, as if to say, ‘How dare you, not knowing your place.' But instead, he did nothing.

"I've never felt this clear-headed since I came out of the gate."

"…"

I see. Kang Yoo-hyun seemed completely satisfied with the effect of the Sweet Sleep item. He hadn’t slept properly for over 300 years inside the gate, and even after leaving, he was plagued by trauma and suffered from insomnia.

"What did I tell you? I told you it was real."

"Hmm."

Kang Yoo-hyun nodded and looked at me, his face still drowsy from just waking up.

"Please take good care of me from now on."

"…?"

‘Take good care of you’—what did he mean by that? I was about to ask, but an ominous feeling crept over me.

Park Yoon-sung's warning about never entrusting a valuable S-grade item to anyone flashed in my mind. I cast an awkward glance at Kang Yoo-hyun.

"I'll just give it to you… You can use it however you want, right?"

However, Kang Yoo-hyun shook his head firmly in response to my words.

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T/N: Sorry for the delayed chapters. Kinda busy this month. Anyway, Happy Chinese New Year to those who are celebrating 🧨🧧🥳 and thanks for the patience 😘