I don’t know why that question popped out of nowhere. I was embarrassed even after asking it and glanced at Choi Yeon-jun, but he answered nonchalantly, as if he’d heard the question often.
“First of all, older.”
“More than Baek-han Hyung?”
“Yeah. I think up to ten years older is fine for now. Maybe even more? And also… Ah! Someone whose body line is clearly defined. Big breasts, a thin waist… You know, that kind of style.”
So, someone like Han Se-yeon. Choi Yeon-jun gestured vaguely with his chin.
“Then, what about… the Trait? Like, they have to be Omega, or they absolutely hate Alpha…”
“I didn’t ask that. It seems like he doesn’t care as long as they’re a woman?”
“…Just a woman is okay? He wouldn’t date a man, even if he’s an Omega?”
“Yeah. Absolutely a woman. And… what else could there be, personality? Hmm, personality. I don’t really know Seo Baek-han’s taste in personality. He definitely said he doesn’t like girls who act coy and demure, but Han Se-yeon is kind of like that, isn’t she?”
“…I see.”
Noticing that Joo Tae-hyun seemed a little deflated, Choi Yeon-jun awkwardly patted his shoulder.
“Umm, kid. As Seo Baek-han’s longtime friend who’s seen him at his best and worst, I can say for sure that Yun-woo Noona is definitely not his type.”
“Huh?”
Yun-woo Noona? Joo Tae-hyun was momentarily speechless at the sudden mention of his sister’s name, his mouth agape like a bird. Why is my sister coming up here…?
“Why… why my sister?”
“Huh? Weren’t you asking because you were trying to set up Yun-woo Noona with Baek-han?”
“No? What are you talking about!”
“Ehh? Baby, did you call me?”
As if popping out of nowhere, Joo Yun-woo appeared just then, reeking of alcohol.
“Ugh! Where did you come from again, Noona!”
“Ehh? I wanted to surprise you guys, hic, I…”
Joo Yun-woo managed not to stagger. But seeing her holding her shoes in both hands, she must have gotten completely drunk in just an hour. Judging from the situation, she must have even taken off her shoes to avoid making noise with the heels, and sneaked in secretly, tiptoeing.
“My baby. Were you doing well?”
“Umm, Noona. Put your shoes on first.”
“Noona’s sorry, Noona should have protected our baby… Sigh. Those guys grabbed Noona and wouldn’t let go, after seeing me for the first time in a while.”
“Umm… But Mom and Dad will be really mad if they see you like this, so put your shoes on quickly.”
“Wow, crazy. Yun-woo Noona’s alcohol smell is amazing. This, this, it feels like she was out with So-jin Noona?”
“Yeah, I met Cha So-jin. Why.”
Even though he was a little drunk himself, Choi Yeon-jun held his nose and subtly avoided Joo Yun-woo. He grumbled that it was amazing she wasn’t staggering after drinking so much.
“I think there was a lounge area for the staff downstairs. Let’s have Noona rest there for a bit. Your parents and Hyung will scold you if you two go home like this?”
“Yes, I think we should.”
“No, there are… kids there.”
Joo Yun-woo poured sparkling water into an on-the-rocks glass and took a deep breath.
“Cha So-jin, and the kids… Ugh, they’re all passed out in the lounge or whatever, so there’s no room.”
Everyone was passed out after drinking so much that even someone who hadn’t had a single drink would feel drunk in there, Joo Yun-woo said, and gagged slightly. Just thinking about it made her want to throw up.
“Then what should we do?”
“I can call the driver. But I don’t know if we can just leave like this…”
“Yeah, we made our presence known, so it’s okay. You took a picture at the photo wall earlier, right?”
“Yes.”
“Then it’s fine. Ah, it would be good to see His Highness Second Prince before leaving… No, it would be a disaster if Yun-woo Noona met His Highness Second Prince in that state and threw up.”
Joo Tae-hyun wholeheartedly agreed.
And he was sorry to His Highness Second Prince for having such a terrible thought, but honestly, he wanted to see Seo Baek-han’s face one more time rather than His Highness Second Prince.
A little while ago, he said to see each other again if possible. Even though he knew it was just a polite greeting, Seo Baek-han saying that made him feel expectant somehow. He wanted to expect something for no reason.
He said he was going to strictly reorganize the members according to the regulations, so he wanted to ask how Seo Baek-han, who was studying in the United States, was going to adjust his schedule.
He was also curious about how many girlfriends he had dated so far. He was curious about why he preferred older women, and whether there was a reason why he only dated women in this day and age.
He wanted to know Seo Baek-han’s personal preferences that he couldn’t find out through search engines or ask through messages.
But…
“Se-yeon can’t drink well, so take it easy.”
“Ugh, why is Seo Baek-han being so cheesy.”
“His Highness Second Prince is here too, so please be careful.”
There was no need to look for Seo Baek-han for long. Because he had been constantly watching where he was, he only had to lift his head and his gaze naturally went in that direction.
Seo Baek-han seemed busy taking care of his girlfriend and catching up with his friends after a long time.
He was grateful that he took the time to look at him instead of Joo Yun-woo in the midst of all that.
“Kid.”
“Yes?”
“Give up. Yun-woo Noona and Seo Baek-han are, ugh, definitely not going to happen.”
Choi Yeon-jun, who had noticed where Joo Tae-hyun’s gaze was directed, whispered as he approached. Joo Yun-woo somehow noticed that her name had been mentioned and shouted, “What are you doing to our baby! Why!”
“…That won’t happen. Then I’ll be going now.”
“Yeah, did you call the driver?”
“Yes, I sent him a message, so he should be waiting in front by now.”
Choi Yeon-jun shrugged and said okay. Instead, he silently supported the other side of Joo Yun-woo. If it were other people, they would have made a fuss, saying, “Stay a little longer, Noona is drunk, I can’t send you alone…” But he was good because he was so straightforward.
“But you must have grown up a lot.”
“Me?”
“Yeah. Seeing Noona drinking without you now… Oh? Isn’t that your car over there?”
“Ah, yes. It is.”
He stopped the driver who was trying to run over after seeing him supporting Joo Yun-woo, and walked to the back seat with Choi Yeon-jun. Joo Tae-hyun didn’t show that it was hard, but carrying a person who was drunk and limp was harder than he thought. He had to be careful not to damage the airy dress that Noona was wearing, so it was even more so.
As a result of doing his best to groan so that Choi Yeon-jun wouldn’t make fun of him for being a kid and not being able to use his strength, he was able to put Joo Yun-woo in the back seat faster than he thought.
“…Thank you.”
“Yeah. Go in carefully.”
“Yes, see you next time.”
“Ah, right. Kid,”
“Yes?”
“I still think kids should be like kids.”
“…What do you mean?”
“Earlier, Seo Baek-han praised you, saying something about your expression. But I don’t really know. You’re young, but do you really need to manage yourself like Seo Baek-han already? It’s good to see you smile.”
“…”
“That’s just what I think. Go in.”
Choi Yeon-jun, having said what he wanted to say, put his hands between his armpits and ran back into the building. He moved so quickly that there was no time to say thank you for today.