I Became a Villainous Character with a Limited Lifespan

Chapter 13

Episode 13

New clothes and even new shoes. He bought quite a lot of things, but Seung-hyun’s hands were light. Most of the luggage had already been moved to Jae-young’s car, and even the cardigan he impulsively bought a moment ago was held by Jae-young, not Seung-hyun.

“What food do you like?”

“Nothing in particular... There are foods I dislike, but no outstandingly favorite ones.”

“Then what foods do you dislike?”

“Well... let’s see. Nuts?”

Seung-hyun was the type to eat well without being picky about food. The only thing he avoided was nuts, but even that, he could eat if he really had to.

“I’ll have to consider that when choosing.”

“Please come this way.”

Soon, the elevator arrived on the 22nd floor, and the two were guided to the inner room. It was a room with a cool view, with one side made entirely of windows.

“Two of Course A. Oh, and please exclude nuts for one of them.”

“Understood. What drinks would you like us to prepare?”

“Could I get a recommendation for a good wine?”

“Ah, I don’t drink alcohol.”

Seung-hyun interjected while quietly watching Jae-young order. Life was limited as it was, and he had no intention of shortening it himself.

Moreover, he got involved with Jae-young by drinking too much, so who knew what would happen if he drank again.

“If you want to drink, drink alone.”

“Is it because of last time? One or two glasses should be fine.”

“Forget it. I’ve decided to abstain for life.”

“Hmm, well. That method does suit you, Director Han. Then I’ll just have a non-alcoholic drink too.”

Not knowing the circumstances, Jae-young simply thought it was a choice that fit well with Seung-hyun’s usual personality, and casually ordered his own drink. The course started with simple appetizers, and the paused conversation resumed.

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“For now, at least this...”

In the worst situation, the staff changed the room and brought Jae-young a spare pair of shoes they had on hand. Jae-young sighed as he watched Seung-hyun, whose expression had hardened, still looking for alcohol.

‘Should I film him making a fool of himself drunk? Seriously. He was going on about having a poker face, and now this.’

“Ugh... sob.”

“Excuse me? Director Han?”

Should I just film him being drunk and ditch him. As he was contemplating, the groaning sound from behind evolved into sobbing.

“Wah...”

“Excuse me. Are you okay?”

Maybe he’s not feeling well. Come to think of it, his face seemed to have gotten even paler than before. Instead of doing this, should I send him to the hospital? As he seriously pondered and grabbed his cell phone, a bony, slender hand grabbed Jae-young’s wrist.

“Where are you going? You said you’d drink with me...”

“You’re in no condition to drink alcohol right now.”

“...?”

‘Oops. Was that too rude?’

At the sudden stroking of his hair, Seung-hyun raised his head with a puzzled face. The flustered Jae-young hurriedly tried to pull his hand out, but Seung-hyun grabbed that hand.

“Mmm...”

As if the cold hand felt good, Seung-hyun rubbed his face against Jae-young’s hand. Jae-young’s body trembled at the pheromones that began to leak out little by little.

“Pheromones are coming out.”

“Pheromones?”

But Seung-hyun, who was not yet familiar with pheromones, only tilted his head, not even knowing that he was emitting pheromones. Unlike Omega pheromones, there was no sweetness at all, but the sensation of it weakly pricking the skin felt just like Seung-hyun.

“I guess it’s because I feel good.”

The face pressing against the cold hand was hot, with a nonchalant expression. Alphas tend to avoid each other’s pheromones, but maybe because Seung-hyun was a rut, it wasn’t unpleasant to the point of being disliked.

“I don’t care what happens to the company. I’m just... going to do everything I want and live.”

“What do you want to do so badly?”

“Hands...”

“I heard that a lot, so besides that.”

Seung-hyun, who had put down the glass that contained the juice, rested his chin on his hand and fell into thought. Things he wanted to do. There were so many that it was a problem.

“...I want to spend money recklessly, I want to have a hotel vacation in the most expensive room.”

For now, trivial things came to mind first. Things that could be done with Han Seung-hyun’s limitless card.

“I want to laze around at home all day without doing anything or worrying about anything. I want to go on a trip without any plans. Right. The ocean, it’s been a long time since I’ve been to the ocean, to a place with a pretty ocean...”

Next, things that could be done if he had time came to mind. Nunnunnanna*. Even on the day he went to meet that damn guy, he had to find a part-time replacement and barely made time.

(*T/N: Not sure what this means)

“And... I wish I had a friend who is similar to me. Someone I can pour my heart out to. I want to date too. I don’t really like being alone.”

And then next, things that couldn’t be done with his own strength alone. But things that could be achieved if he tried.

“Also... I want to live happily like that for a long, long time.”

Lastly, something came to mind that would be difficult to achieve even with someone’s help. A wish that could never come true now that he had become Han Seung-hyun.

“For a long, long time...”

Seung-hyun, who became even more depressed for no reason, lowered his head with eyes full of tears. Fortunately, Jae-young didn’t find that strange. He just thought the drunk Seung-hyun was being sentimental.

“Why do you hate being alone?”

“Because being alone is lonely. Playing alone is no fun either. Also...”

“Also?”

“I don’t expect understanding anyway, but still, if you’re at least by my side... then it would be a little less lonely.”

Seung-hyun spoke in a creeping voice. He only drank juice here, but maybe because he ate it thinking it was alcohol, his face seemed a little redder than before.

“...Then should I stay with you?”

The reason Jae-young said such a thing was purely out of impulse. But somehow, he had a feeling he wouldn’t regret it.