＜Episode 67＞ Cooking
“Heh, heh heh. Huh, huh.”
The high-tone nose tickles your ears.
The epicenter of the sound was Si-eun in front of her.
Short jeans with a large box tee. Her feet in the furry slippers were bobbing as if to the beat of a hum.
Today, we woke up from the same bed and decided to skip breakfast and have lunch.
The fortress has always been like this. They overslept together, got up together, and looked at Si-eun preparing a meal. It was kind of like a routine.
I feel guilty for pushing Si-eun, who has only led a good life, into a bad path. Well, since I’m a college student on vacation, isn’t it possible? There is not much left of this day.
Si-eun, who was preparing the meal, looked happy.
It’s been almost a week since we exchanged proposals. To Si-eun, it seemed that the afterglow had not gone away.
After returning home, Si-eun smiled and sometimes even hugged me.
It was still the same today. Si-eun, who sings a hum and even shows off a timid dance, would come back only that she looked good no matter who asked.
“You look happy.”
“yes. I am very happy these days.”
Si-eun answered immediately without looking back.
“Um, okay?”
I thought he gave the words back safely, but I guess he wasn’t. Si-eun tilted her head.
“Are you speaking vaguely?”
“It’s a little out of tune.”
“What?”
Si-eun turned her head in an exasperated manner. The frown of his brow looked very dissatisfying.
One day, Si-eun declared, ‘Sometimes, I will be honest.’
But to me, Si-eun still had a strong image of being grumpy. So it’s not normal to not be able to adapt.
Of course, the moment you give an answer like this, you don’t know what will go into the food.
“Sorry.”
When she apologized with a bitter smile, Si-eun turned her face away with excitement.
“Do you want me to tickle you like I used to?”
It was still a hoarse voice.
I like poetry like that a lot too. because it’s cute When she sees Si-eun repeating other noises out of embarrassment, it makes her want to tease her.
On the other hand, when Si-eun opens up her feelings, she feels happy and happy. The desire to hug me, thinking that he loves me so much, also blooms.
replied like a slap.
“Both are good. Well, it’s still better to be honest.”
“What are you talking about? Make me cringe.”
Si-eun replied muttering.
I said it’s good to be honest, but you’re trying to hide your shame. There are no very different tree frogs.
“Anyway, if you like being honest, don’t say that. … … I mean, I have the courage to speak up.”
“okay. Sorry.”
He smiled and apologized.
I wish I had the courage to do it, though. It’s a joy to see Si-eun trying to change for me. He shouldn’t have been arguing for that effort.
Si-eun’s hand began to move in a hurry again. The humming started again from the beginning. The movement to match the beat continued accordingly.
Again, he looked happy.
As I was looking at it, something suddenly came to my mind.
“Seeing that. Haven’t we decided to cook together before?”
At my question, Si-eun said, “Ah~”.
“right. You gave me stir-fried pork… … When you make something that looks like it.”
“yes. at that time.”
It didn’t look like Jeyuk-bokkeum, but it was Jeyuk-bokkeum.
Anyway, Si-eun seemed to have completely forgotten. So did I. After going through a lot of things in a short period of time, I quickly forgot about the promises we had made in the blink of an eye.
Si-eun turned off the fire and turned to face me.
Si-eun, who was looking at me with a smile, then spoke with twinkling eyes.
“Shall we make this dinner together?”
“Tonight?”
“yes.”
Si-eun nodded her head.
It doesn’t matter to me, but I have a great desire to learn. However, I was not very happy to imagine that my skill in making something that looked like Jeyuk-bokkeum would be demonstrated.
“Are you okay?”
When asked with concern, Si-eun answered with a benevolent smile.
“it’s okay.”
“really?”
“yes. I can eat lunch to my full stomach.”
“I think you think it won’t be all right… … .”
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That evening.
I stood in front of the sink with Si-eun.
After all, as long as we’ve made an appointment, it’s something we’ll do at least once. There’s no way my cooking skills would have skyrocketed in a few months. Rather, it would be better to follow when Si-eun tells you to do it. It was such a decision.
Various vegetables, raw meat, and rice were prepared in front.
Si-eun said that she would decide what I would cook. I didn’t know what kind of dish I was going to cook because I had seen Jang Do and Si-eun alone.
Looking at the side of the material, I got a rough sense.
Si-eun looked up at me and said.
“I’m going to make fried rice today.”
“fried rice?”
It was as expected.
“okay. I chose a dish that is not difficult. We were supposed to do it together, but I’m only planning to help.”
“why?”
“Otherwise, I think I will do it all.”
“It is.”
He smiled and affirmed.
Fried rice was one of Si-eun’s frequent meals.
I even asked him if he liked his dish, but Si-eun shook her head. Instead, I only got the answer, “You don’t like vegetables very much. It’s because you’re too lazy to pick fried rice and eat them all.”
It’s not really that I’m picky.
Anyway, fried rice is one of Si-eun’s main repertoire foods. The taste was also excellent. Knowing how to make as much as Si-eun would be of great help in the future.
It was good. let’s work hard He smiled at Si-eun and showed a firm determination.
“I’ll do my best.”
Si-eun smiled brightly as if I was cute.
“yes. I will be looking forward to it.”
“Don’t expect it.”
“Then I will be concerned.”
“It’s kind of like that too.”
Anyway, this is how my cooking challenge began.
Si-eun, who was supposed to be an assistant, was only faithful to the assistant role. While making other dishes, looking at me, he only gave me instructions on what to prepare next.
There is no difference between watching and following on YouTube.
I don’t know if making it with Si-eun is particularly helpful. This time, I was afraid that fried rice would give birth to a ghastly food.
Let’s see. Did I tell you to add salt next time?
The seasonings were lined up on my side. Fortunately, there seemed to be no hindrance to Si-eun while trying to pick up the seasoning.
With so much peace of mind, I reached out for the salt shaker… … The moment I was about to
Si-eun gently grabbed my wrist.
Bewildered, when I turned around, Si-eun was holding my wrist and only playing with the frying pan.
“Did you suddenly want to touch?”
“Is that so?”
Si-eun smiled a little when asked implicitly.
“What I was just about to pick up is sugar.”
“ah.”
It was then that I realized the mistake. It almost made a very sweet fried rice.
Si-eun moved only her wrist without a single reproach. is this salt It looked a lot like sugar, but the particles looked bigger.
When she picked up the bottle, Si-eun opened her index finger and spoke in an explanatory group.
“By the way, I like to fry the meat first. I have to match the ripening speed. And, of course, I will season the fried rice, but it is delicious to season the rice separately before that. If the liver is too strong, it is not good for the body, so you know that it should be added in moderation, right?”
“Uh, uh.”
… … I’m sorry to say that I didn’t think it would help.
Anyway, when I finished everything I was asked to do, Si-eun said, “Good job.” and praised Because of this, it is like a young son helping his mother, so I feel a bit embarrassed.
“Chop the onion this time.”
Si-eun gave the following orders:
Onions were all peeled. Onions used in fried rice should be cut into small cubes. Since he had been eating Si-eun’s dishes for several months, he had this level of knowledge.
Of course, there was no way he had ever done dicing. He grabbed the sword with trembling hands.
Slice the onion slowly.
First, I decided to cut it with some vertical spacing. After that, you can cut it horizontally. It was good. Let’s do it this way.
Of course, it was easy to say.
The knife was crooked, and the onion quickly collapsed. It was a sigh of relief from his extraordinary skill.
Cooking is such a difficult task. I knew it, but when I tried to actually try it, I felt it even more.
He glanced at Si-eun next to him.
The way she looked at the liver while scooping the soup with a spoon was like the skill of a housewife with many years of experience.
Si-eun had to cook and eat herself from an early age. If I had a good family, I would have bought something delicious to eat outside. because I couldn’t
Si-eun’s cooking skills stemmed from such a past.
Si-eun gives a pleasant smile when complimented on how delicious it is, but thinking about it, it was also heartbreaking.
So, I didn’t want to leave Si-eun to cook forever.
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Moreover, even after having a child, it would be burdensome to take on all household chores. To lighten Si-eun’s burden, she should gradually learn to do housework. It was this mind.That was then.
“ah.”
This voice came out reflexively.
A tingling sensation in the tips of your fingers. A sore and sore feeling followed. Then a red liquid enters the field of vision.
Perhaps it was because he was thinking about something else and cut his finger.
“Uh, are you okay?”
Si-eun opened her mouth and asked.
“yes. it’s okay.”
Let’s see. where was the band As I was about to move my body with that thought, Si-eun ran ahead of me.
After a while, Si-eun returned with a band in her hand.
The forehead was wrinkled, and the lips were slightly protruding. There was a look of great concern on his face.
“Give me your finger.”
“yes… … .”
When she held out her bloody finger, Si-eun wiped the wounded area with a wet tissue and attached the band tightly. With sincere gestures, so as not to get excited anywhere.
“it’s okay?”
“yes. it’s okay.”
“How did you get cut? It was cut so slowly.”
“Um, what… … . I’ve been watching you for a while.”
“Don’t play around. It’s dangerous.”
Si-eun pointed out firmly with a sharp tone. It was a genuinely angry expression that he rarely shows.
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Made me worry Still, I can’t cook and I’m doing other things and hurting myself. There was really no shame.“Sorry.”
The grass died and answered.
However, this also didn’t seem to be what Si-eun was hoping for.
Si-eun put her wounded finger on her lips… … kissed her lips slightly.
“Be careful. You’re worried.”
“yes. I’m sorry for making you worry.”
Si-eun smiled a little at my words.
“it’s okay. I’m not angry. It’s like that when you first do it.”
It was a light tone. It’s purely my fault, but you’re even comforting me. it’s pretty damn good
Si-eun continued the story.
“Still, that’s it. I’ll always cook for you anyway, so should I? You may have the desire to learn to cook, but if you get hurt like this… … .”
Si-eun blurs the end of her words.
The answer to this question was just as I was thinking.
“It’s a bit like asking you all the time. You should be able to do some simple food.”
“… … Am I a housekeeper?”
It was Si-eun who smirked and asked. what the hell are you talking about He replied with a smile.
“It won’t be in a few months. I want to be a husband who can cook even a little for his wife.”
Si-eun opened her eyes wide for a moment and looked at me.
Its appearance is very small, but it also seems to have touched me. I averted my gaze out of curiosity.
After a while, Si-eun showed a refreshing smile.
“okay. Then let’s go on.”
“yes. Next time, I’ll be careful not to make a mistake.”
“Well, you shouldn’t have to cut your hand, though.”
Saying that, Si-eun in a muttering sound.
“Even if you make a little mistake… … If I can help by your side, I am happy.”
, and he continued to speak.
“okay?”
“okay.”
After saying these words, Si-eun stood in front of the sink again.
this is true
Si-eun and Lee Da-ji, who honestly talk about their feelings, are lovely.
It was a moment when I felt that fact again.
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Finally, the dish was finished.
Fried rice made with my own hands in front of me. Next to it is fish cake soup made by Si-eun. Si-eun, who was sitting across from him, had the same table set ready.
Si-eun crossed her arms and looked at the contents of the fried rice, then scooped out a spoon and brought it to her mouth.
It was a tense time. Can we avoid comments like ‘something that looks like fried rice’ this time?
And Si-eun chewed the food that got into her mouth and swallowed it.
Immediately, he smiled broadly.
“Um, it’s delicious.”
It was a reaction that exploded when he ate the food he had made.
Apparently today was a success. I let out a sigh of relief in my heart.
“Is it really delicious?”
“yes. Try it.”
uhm. Shall I try one too?
I took a spoonful and put it in my mouth.
“What do you think?”
“Well.”
After swallowing all the grains of rice in his mouth, he answered.
“It’s just plain.”
It was my honest opinion.
I thought I didn’t usually feel good. It didn’t feel very tasty. I’ve been eating Si-eun’s food for a long time, so it may be that my taste buds have risen.
Si-eun tilted her head.
“okay? I like it better than I did.”
“a.”
Anyway, that’s overkill. He shook his head in denial.
Si-eun smiled slightly.
“ah. Perhaps.”
Then, in a voice mixed with laughter, he added a word.
“Is it because it’s the food you made for me?”
“… … What are you talking about.”
“Ahaha. Your face is red.”
“no it’s not.”
He replied with a smirk.
If your face looks red, well, it’s probably because you’re standing in front of the fire unusually. I never blushed because of shame.
With that in mind, I grabbed another spoonful of fried rice and ate it.
The fried rice in my mouth felt strangely sweet.
I don’t even put sugar in place of salt. I didn’t know why this was.