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[Title: I Think Things Are Going Well with the Elf Gentleman. But… I Don’t Feel Comfortable. (Comments: 1,271)]

[Posted By: I Like Blue]

[I’m sorry for suddenly making a post like this. Like always, I have no one to complain to, so I’m writing another post. I don’t know if you remember, but I’m the same person who made the post about how an elf gentleman had confessed to me.

[I can’t tell you the details… but I couldn’t accept his feelings. I didn’t like him… and as all of you are already aware, the world was in chaos because the continent turned into a dungeon…

[To be honest, I thought everything was over after that incident. Meeting him was kind of uncomfortable, and I thought he and I had forgotten about everything and had gone back to being friends.

[However… that wasn’t the end of it. After a while since that incident, he wouldn't stop telling me to be with him. I'd decline him with a smile and sometimes with a stern attitude, but despite that, he continued…

[My opinion about him had changed when we went on an expedition together. He stopped the monsters alone for the expedition group, and I was heartbroken when he returned with injuries all over him.

[I knew he had always been a righteous person, but seeing him in bed made my heart waver a little.

[The problem is that there’s no way for me to figure out whether I have feelings for him or not. I'm not sure if I had sympathized with him back then or if it was something else.

[He suggested that we get to know each other, so we sometimes drink tea or have a meal together, but I’m really confused about… whether this is right or not. He didn’t suddenly confess his feelings to me like back then.

[He looks like he's willing to wait until I'm certain of my feelings… but is it okay to maintain this awkward relationship when I’m still feeling uncertain about all this? I just feel bad for him. What would you do if you were me?]

[Unknown ID: She’s back. She's still alive. Hehehehehe.]

[Lindel Villager: Seriously, stop it. I’ve read the posts this person made, and they’re really too much. It must be a hobby of yours to make fake posts and see people react to them. Please live in the present.]

[Wooden Spoon: They must be having fun seeing so many comments. At least they succeeded in grabbing people’s attention.]

[I Like Blue: I wish this was a fake post. Really. I’m not lying. Right now…]

[Unknown ID: Here’s a Not Recommended for me. Hehehehe. Also, please stop. Looks like you came here after reading a strange novel. Just stop denying reality and accept it. This is where you live now, and if you keep filling your head with strange thoughts, you’ll become mentally ill. Hehehe.]

[I Like Blue: It’s really not fake. I’m being serious.]

[Meeeee: Ah! You’re the one who made that post last time! I’m not sure if you remember, but I left a comment saying I was dating an elf…

[As expected, you’re still in that awkward relationship. Whatever it is, the most important thing is how you feel. I know this is sudden, but after I made that comment, we decided to get married and move to Elf the Hill…]

[Elf Love Forever: Elf the Hill! Welcome! I’m sure we’ll meet each other someday!]

[Meeeee: Ah! If we pass each other, clap your hands!]

[World Tree 42: Ooh, I was really excited to move there as well.]

[Meeeee: I’m meeting all the residents here today. Hehehehe]

[I Like Blue: I heard he also owns a few units on Elf the Hill. It must be really famous.]

[World Tree 42: ?]

[Unknown ID: Don’t leave any comments under this person’s posts. I Like Blue is the main villain of this forum. Can you stop lying? Now you're saying that elf gentleman owns a few units on Elf the Hill. Do you even know how expensive that place is? That place is second only to Lindel. It’s popular among influential people, man.

[I Like Blue: Please stop talking like that. I'm not lying… and I’m not obsessed with baiting people.]

[Nature Lover: Reported for inappropriate post. ^^;;]

‘Why did she make this post?’

It wasn't helpful at all.

“Oppa, did you check?” Lee Ji-Hye asked.

“Yeah, there is a post, but the topic changed, and they’re just talking about Elf the Hill now,” I answered.

“Why are they suddenly talking about Elf the Hill? It has nothing to do with the topic,” Lee Ji-Hye asked.

“I think it’s more like they changed the subject while talking about it. That’s all they’re talking about. I was wondering why there were so many comments under Hye-Jin’s post.

"I think she became an outcast in the forum after that incident… Well, whatever happened, there aren’t any comments that can change her mind,” I answered.

“But why is Miss Hye-Jin acting like that again? What kind of strange things did that scoundrel say to her?” Lee Ji-Hye questioned.

There was a chance that the elf scoundrel had said something strange to her. I had no idea what he said for her to make that post, but that old elf could be pretty cunning at times.

I used my hand mirror and saw that it was the only recent post. We weren't so busy that she couldn’t make any posts on the forum. It looked like she had spent a lot of time with him without my knowledge.

“He hasn’t been confessing to her recently. I’m not sure if his habitual confession syndrome was cured, but she has been rejecting him, so it’s only natural for him to be more cautious.

"He's probably looking for a good opportunity to confess to her. I think they’ve been getting along well recently, and since they’ve been spending a lot of time together, he probably thinks that he finally has a chance.

"The incident at the sanctuary was truly a significant moment…” Lee Ji-Hye explained.

“...”

“...”

“And you think this is it?” I asked.

“How can it not be? Imagine being in an oasis and talking under the night sky where meteors can be seen. I’m sure this place is going to be popular with couples. I looked around and saw many romantic spots. There're so many nice places that I can’t even pick among them,” Lee Ji-Hye answered.

“Looks like he's prepared this time. Anyway, the desert elves are here, and it’s possible that they fed Elias some information. Even if Hye-Jin isn't interested in Elias, if the atmosphere is nice enough, there can be an unexpected result…” I commented.

“So you’re saying that we need to stop them, right?” she asked.

“...”

I would never let her date that old elf. Not on my watch. It was my duty as her friend to make sure that she wouldn't end up making bad decisions.

The problem was that I already had plans. Jung Ha-Yan seemed anxious while standing not too far from me.

Han Sora whispered to her, “Try telling him.”

Jung Ha-Yan nodded and waited patiently for the end of my conversation with Lee Ji-Hye.

‘It’s been a while since Ha-Yan and I spent time together.’

Especially in a place like this...

Jung Ha-Yan would end up exploding at this rate, but it was fine because Han Sora was here—no, I wanted to spend time with Ha-Yan as well.

The Jo Hye-Jin and Elias situation was important, but I would be too bothered to leave Ha-Yan alone on the first day of our trip.

“I’ll follow them for now. You should spend some time with Miss Ha-Yan… or how about a double date?” Lee Ji-Hye suggested.

“That’s if Ha-Yan…”

'If Ha-Yan wants to go on a double date… Do you really think she'll hang out with someone else during the first day of our outing?'

“...”

“...”

“I-I-I like it. H-H-He said a double date, Sora. A double date,” Jung Ha-Yan said.

‘She actually likes it.’

I just brought it up. I was surprised that she'd like it…

“Really? Is that really okay?” I asked.

“Yes, oppa. I-I like double dates. I mean, I-I-I really want to go on a double date,” she answered.

I wasn’t sure if it was because I asked her out on a date first or if she really liked double dates, but it was highly likely that it was the latter. I could tell from Jung Ha-Yan's face.

She just wanted to go on a double date. It wasn't like she enjoyed spending time with other couples. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

She probably wanted to do everything that other couples would do. It could be included in the list of things she wanted to do with me, or she could have gotten the idea from one of the things that ordinary couples would do back on Earth…

‘Not bad.’

“Then… Miss Jung Ha-Yan, I’m going to go take care of a few things. Call me if something happens… The things you’ll need are in your bag. Here’s your makeup… and I added a bit of gold…” Han Sora informed her.

“O-OKay. Where will you be, Sora?” Jung Ha-Yan asked.

“What?” Han Sora asked.

“Where are you going to be?” Jung Ha-Yan repeated.

“I’ll be nearby, so contact me if something happens,” Han Sora answered.

Jung Ha-Yan smiled brightly. She had to be really happy because she kept touching her clothes and her cheeks. She even jumped up and down.

Meanwhile, Han Sora, who had just missed her chance to be alone for the first time in a while, looked sad, but it was clear that she wasn't that sad.

It appeared like Han Sora wanted to feel needed by Jung Ha-Yan.

I felt like it was Han Sora who had Stockholm Syndrome rather than me…

“Shall we go?” I suggested.

“Okay, o-oppa!”

Lee Ji-Hye headed straight to the monitoring room, and we left Han Sora by herself.

I actually thought that this was better.

‘It’s our first time, after all.’

The city was too big for us to explore every nook and cranny of it. We also had no idea where everything was or what we ought to do. If we followed Elias and Jo Hye-Jin, we'd be following the exact course that the desert elves had suggested to Elias.

‘I’m sure she’ll like it.’

Elias was supposedly the embodiment of romance.

“Y-You’re really sexy today… Oppa,” Jung Ha-Yan complimented me.

“Really? Maybe it’s because I’m not wearing my usual clothes. I feel great, but I haven’t gotten used to them yet, so I'm worried. Ah, you’re really pretty too, Ha-Yan,” I said.

“R-Really?” Jung Ha-Yan asked.

“Of course. You’re pretty no matter what you wear. I didn’t think the traditional clothes here would end up looking good on you,” I answered.

“I-I think I can dance like those desert elves from earlier. Like this,” Jung Ha-Yan said.

‘The Dance of Enchantment again?’

Jung Ha-Yan danced seductively in the middle of the street. I had no idea who taught her, but I couldn’t stop smiling at the sight. Jung Ha-Yan had to be happy as well because she was smiling while jumping up and down.

Our destination was a brunch cafe. I wanted to experience something new rather than go to a restaurant I often visited in Lindel.

As soon as we entered, I saw two people sitting at a table.

“Sub guild master?”

“Miss Hye-Jin?” I greeted.

“H-How did you…”

“I came here to eat with Ha-Yan. Ah! You’re here as well, Mr. Elias,” I greeted.

“It’s been a while, Father Lee Ki-Young,” Elias greeted.

“What a coincidence. How about we spend the day together?” I suggested.

“Sir, w-what are you…”

“I-I-It’s a double date. A double date, Miss Jo Hye-Jin. Let’s go on a double date,” Jung Ha-Yan chimed in.

Jung Ha-Yan sat down as if she needed no permission and—

“Oh wow, so this is where all of you guys were. Since we’re all here, how about we join you as well, Miss Hye-Jin?”

“Who’s… Huh? Miss Ji-Hye?” Jo Hye-Jin said.

Lee Ji-Hye entered the restaurant while holding Han Sora’s hand.

“It must be fate that gathered us all here, don’t you think so?” Lee Ji-Hye asked.

“..

‘Why… did she come here? I thought she was going to watch from afar.’

“We traveled all the way here. It’s a fun day… so let’s have fun together,” Lee Ji-Hye added.

“...”

'Why on earth did you bring Han Sora here?'

“Huh?”

'Where is Ha Yeon-Soo?'