My Girlfriend Is Very Good to Me

TL/Editor: looloo

Status: ongoing

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Another weekday rolls around.

"Honey, want to talk with me this evening? I have something to ask you."

"Huh? We can talk now if you'd like."

"Mmm. No, let's do it later. Hehe."

"O-okay?"

Heena heads off to work with a somewhat mysterious smile.

"Dad! I'm off!"

"Always be careful on the road!"

"Okay!"

Sarang leaves for school with her usual energy.

"Dad's got to work. Can Somang wait quietly?"

"Wanna play with Dad."

"Alright. Then you have to sit nicely on Dad's lap. Got it?"

"Okay."

I stayed home with Somang, who couldn't go to daycare due to renovations. Of course, I couldn't play with her since I had to work.

Somang sat on my lap, watching children's shows on the smartphone I gave her. It would've been more comfortable and fun to watch on the living room TV, but she didn't want to get off my lap, so this was the only option.

Just like with Sarang when she was younger, kids' warm bodies feel nice when you hold them close. Plus, Somang wasn't interfering with my work. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

I focused on my work, sitting in the gaming chair I'd bought for comfort. It wasn't a busy period, and I didn't have much to do. If I concentrated, I could probably finish today's workload quickly, but...

I couldn't just work non-stop, of course.

"Crong! Let's go see the lions together!"

"Crong~ Crong, Crong!"

The sound from Somang's video was loud, but that wasn't what was distracting me. I just felt bad that my son couldn't meet his friends and was spending time alone with his dad, just watching videos on a smartphone.

Of course, Somang seemed content just being with me, but a father's heart can't help but worry.

So, while working, I'd occasionally glance down to check Somang's face.

"Somang, are you having fun?"

"It's fun."

How adorable.

He answered while gently tapping my chest with his head. I couldn't help but stroke it. His hair was so soft, it felt great to touch.

I continued like this for a few hours, occasionally talking to Somang while trying to focus on work.

Somang still hadn't budged from my lap. He hadn't even gone to the bathroom this whole time.

Moreover, he was being so good, not showing any signs of interrupting my work. He only called out occasionally when a video stopped, saying, "Dad, this isn't working."

Now that it was lunchtime, I pondered what to do. Then I made up my mind.

I decided to do something for my son who had been so quiet and well-behaved.

"Somang, aren't you hungry?"

"I'm hungry."

"Then Somang, should we go out to eat and play for a bit?"

"With Dad?"

"Yes, with Dad."

"I wanna go!"

My son, who usually doesn't show much expression, now had eyes sparkling with excitement. Both Sarang and Somang love playing with me so much, I can't help but feel overjoyed as a father.

Of course, Somang is still very young, but Sarang is about to enter middle school and hasn't changed a bit from when she was younger.

There's still no sign of puberty. I'm on edge every day, wondering when Sarang might suddenly say something like, "Dad, you're annoying!"

If I ever hear those words from Sarang's mouth, I might end up going out for a solo drinking session for the first time in ages.

I might even feel like dying.

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To be honest, if I really focused on work, I could probably finish by 3 PM. But I postponed everything to the evening and went out with Somang.

It's not often we get to go on a date, just the two of us, so I was a bit excited too. We even coordinated our outfits, both wearing simple black sweatshirts with jeans.

"Should we eat hamburgers? How does that sound, Somang?"

"Good."

"Then, do you want to go see some puppies with Dad?"

"Good."

"Shall we play at the playground too? Dad will push you on the swing."

"Good."

Our Somang, you don't dislike anything, do you?

I set out with my little yes-man Somang, who nodded vigorously to all my suggestions. First, since it was lunchtime, we headed to a nearby fast-food joint for a meal.

Arriving at the restaurant, I ordered my old favorite, the shrimp burger set, and a kid's meal with a toy for Somang.

After paying, I lifted Somang to eye level with the employee.

"Alright, Somang, tell them which one you want."

"I want the dinosaur, please."

"...Ah, yes! Here you go."

The employee's eyes couldn't leave Somang as she handed him the toy. It wasn't anything special. Just the same attention we'd been getting since Sarang's time, now so commonplace.

My son catches people's eye for different reasons than Sarang did. While Sarang's cuteness is mixed with purity and her own bright vibe, Somang's expressionless face is brimming with handsomeness.

More delicate than macho, if his hair were longer, he'd be a mini-Heena.

He's the kind of son who embodies the term "pretty boy" better than anyone you'd see in manga or novels.

"Do you like the dinosaur?"

"It looks like Crong."

"You chose it because it's similar to Crong, huh?"

"Yes."

Somang hugged the green dinosaur toy tightly with one hand. Maybe I should buy him a Crong doll on the way back.

A moment later, I picked up our burger sets from the counter. I also asked the staff for disposable forks and knives.

Our Somang has such a small face, and consequently a small mouth, making it really hard for him to eat a burger whole. My son has such a selfish face, I swear.

Before eating mine, I cut Somang's burger into small pieces. The bread, patty, and vegetables were all separated, but it couldn't be helped.

Still, since Somang isn't a picky eater, he'll eat it well even like this.

"Here, Somang, eat one piece at a time with the fork. You can do it, right?"

"I can do it."

-Munch munch.

Without letting go of his toy, he stabbed each piece with the fork and chewed it slowly. I took photos and videos of this scene while leisurely eating my own burger.

Man, it feels great to be out and about on a weekday afternoon when everyone else is working!

Somang seemed to be enjoying the burger he hadn't had in a while, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

"It's yummy."

"Remember to chew thoroughly~"

"Chom... Yes..."

Just watching him is enough to make me feel full, really.

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After filling our stomachs, we headed straight to see some puppies. To a dog cafe, that is. Why a dog cafe and not a cat cafe, you ask? Because I thought Somang would prefer it.

On the surface, he seemed to like both cats and dogs equally, but Somang takes after Heena in both looks and personality, so he's bound to be a dog person.

Heena probably went along with cat cafes without complaint to match my and Sarang's preferences, but I bet she prefers dogs. Judging by how often she says, "You're so cute, just like a puppy~" during our nighttime activities.

Somang, despite being only five, is unusually perceptive for his age. If you ask him whether he prefers dogs or cats, he'll say cats. That's because Sarang and I are such cat lovers.

But I could tell.

Somang is a dog person.

"Doggies..."

-Pant, pant!

We paid the entrance fee, which included a drink, and entered the cafe. Unlike cats, which rarely approach without treats or toys, dogs were the opposite.

They came crowding around us, panting, without a care for treats or anything else. Thanks to all the attention and love they received from people, they had no reservations about approaching.

Seeing the dogs gathering around, Somang, sitting on my shoulders, hesitantly placed a hand on my shoulder.

I wonder if he wants to pet them but isn't sure if it's okay.

"It's fine to pet them gently so it doesn't hurt. Like this."

I took the initiative for Somang, showing him how to pet by stroking a Pomeranian that had come up to us with its tongue out.

They must take good care of them here. The fur is incredibly soft and pleasant to touch. Dogs are cute too, I tell you.

Anyway, seemingly encouraged by my example, Somang cautiously took a step towards a slightly larger, medium-sized dog. Then, he carefully placed his hand on its head.

-Gently, he stroked along the fur, slowly and deliberately.

Once. Twice. Again and again.

The dog turned its head and started licking Somang's hand as he continued to pet it, staring straight at it without a word.

-Lick.

"Whoa! Dad! The doggy is licking me! With its tongue, like this!"

This was a truly rare sight. Somang, startled and shouting in a loud voice.

I'd already been filming Somang with my phone, so I kept it steady as I replied with a smile.

"Looks like it likes you. How do you like the big dog? Are you scared?"

"Not scared! It just licked me! Not scared!"

After speaking excitedly, he started turning his attention to the other smaller dogs.

When we went to cat cafes, he would show affection to the cats, but his reactions were somewhat bland. So I was a bit unsure if he'd enjoy himself here, but it's a relief to see him having 200% fun.

I originally planned to stop by the playground after this, but seeing how happy he is, I think we'll have to extend our time here.

Now, should I send some of these photos and videos to Heena and Sarang?

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