Welcome to Dungeon Hotel Chapter 308 - Side Story 1. An Ordinary Romance (3) 

Side Story 1. An Ordinary Romance (3) 

 

I sat up, feeling a slight headache creeping up.

 

‘I completely forgot… that there’s always a hangover the day after drinking.’

 

My stomach seemed to be strong, so I didn’t usually feel sick after drinking, but my head and the muscles all over my body ached. 

 

I curled up into a ball, feeling a tingling sensation in my muscles.

 

Holding the soft blanket with one hand.

 

“…”

 

With one hand pressed against his solid chest.

 

“…Aren’t you sober?”

 

“Sober, why?”

 

“But… why do you keep touching my chest…”

 

Han Woohyun’s flushed face was even more noticeable under the morning sunlight.

 

I tilted my head, recalling Han Woo-hyun’s face, that same color it had been all night last night. 

 

“Because it’s hard? It feels strange, the way it feels.”

 

“Why is it so strange…”

 

Han Woohyun cupped his face in his hands and let out a sigh.

 

I couldn’t say last night was entirely wholesome, but perhaps because of my condition, he showed a remarkable level of restraint.

 

It seemed to be quite uncomfortable for him.

 

‘You brought this upon yourself.’

 

I thought to myself, quietly replying.

 

“It’s fascinating because it feels different from mine. You should try it too.”

 

I quietly looked up at Han Woohyun. 

 

A vein stood out like a streak on Han Woohyun’s jaw, who had been holding back.

 

Han Woohyun brushed his face with his large hand.

 

“Ha… stop teasing me all the time…”

 

I gently stroked the back of Han Woohyun’s neck and murmured to myself.

 

“It’s fun…”

 

So why even make an impossible plan in the first place?

 

That morning, I witnessed Han Woohyun’s wholesome plan shatter into pieces.

 

By the time it was nearly noon and I finally left the bedroom, a pleasant message had arrived on my phone.

 

Hyejin

 

Unnie! We’re all at Seoul Station!

 

Hyeyu 

 

Junghyo Unnie, is it okay if we each have a hotdog? ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Unnie said we couldn’t…ㅠㅠㅠ  

 

* * *

 

After a long time, I decided to go on a 2-night, 3-day trip to Seoul with Hyejin and Hyeyu.

 

The reason is simple.

 

‘The boss is on a long vacation.’

 

Thanks to that, Manager Kang Miyeon would be very busy for a while, so I volunteered to spend time with the kids.

 

The manager felt apologetic, but eventually agreed.

 

‘If the kids bother you, scold them.’

 

‘I’ll bother them, though.’

 

‘Yes?’

 

That’s true.

 

Since today is my vacation, I planned to use the kids as an excuse to visit all the places I’d wanted to see. Places I never got to go to when I lived in Seoul, busy with school and work.

 

The places you can see while traveling are naturally different from the places you see while living there, aren’t they?

 

After quickly checking the plan, I headed to Seoul Station with Han Woohyun. Manager Kang had given us a ride to Gwanju Station, and from Seoul Station, I was supposed to pick up the kids.

 

“Was it okay for just the two of you to come?”

 

In response to my question, Hyeyu answered with a face full of sulkiness.

 

“Unnie won’t let me eat hotdogs!”

 

“They say you won’t grow tall if you eat too many sweets!”

 

Hyejin didn’t look particularly cheerful either.

 

“What are you talking about?”

 

“Didn’t you hear what the doctor at the Oriental medicine clinic said, you little brat?”

 

“You’re not particularly tall, are you? I’ll be much taller when I’m your age.”

 

“…”

 

I have a feeling this is going to be a rough day.

 

With a sense of unease, I fastened the kids’ seatbelts. Meanwhile, a window came to mind before my eyes.

 

A sudden quest, “A Day with the Little Devils!” has arrived. Check the quest details…

 

What the heck, this?

 

Wasn’t the final quest over?

 

My hands froze involuntarily.

 

But then a chat window opened, and I sighed.

 

Former Demon King

 

How are you? It’s very busy here.

 

It’s Owen Black’s prank.

 

He’d sometimes surprise people with pranks like this if I hadn’t muted him.

 

After completing this absurd quest, I earned the strange title of ‘Reptile Tamer.’ 

 

Thanks to that, I could have bossed Owen Black around in the hotel, but I let him go, along with the warning that I shouldn’t even dream of destroying the world in the future.

 

But what the heck?

 

The Demon King won’t go home.

 

At first, he stuck around the hotel, posing as a guest for a long-term stay.

 

In the process, he kept opening windows like this, so I made a lot of money—but—

 

You’ve completed the achievement “The Cake is Delicious!” and received a reward of 100G.

 

You’ve completed the achievement “The Bed is Wonderful!” and received a reward of 200G.

 

You’ve completed the achievement “Why Didn’t You Say Hello Today?” and received a reward of 1G…

 

 

“Should we check out, Guest?”

 

You should know when to stop.

 

After that, Owen kept sneaking into the hotel under different identities, and eventually, he naturally started helping with serving and cooking, becoming like a true reptile spirit.

 

Hotel Owner

 

Work hard.

 

Normally, I would have told him to leave the hotel immediately, but right now, I was away, and everyone would be tired otherwise. 

 

But Owen, perhaps touched by my words, said this.

 

Former Demon King

 

I’ll really work hard!

 

Should I give you something like a potion to make the kids reconcile as a reward?

 

Somehow, it feels like the status window is drifting in a weird direction—

 

After the kids bickered for a while and then sulked while looking out the other window, I quietly typed in the chat box.

 

Hotel Owner

 

Forget it. Today’s my vacation.

 

 

Shouldn’t I just enjoy my life as an ordinary person? 

 

Hotel Owner

 

I’ll take care of it.

 

With that, I muted the chat window, shifted gears, and started driving.

 

“Let’s unpack first.”

 

“Yes…”

 

“Yes.”

 

Even though the two kids were upset, they responded immediately to my question.

 

‘So cute.’

 

While I was thinking that, Han Woohyun set the destination on the navigation.

 

Places I hardly ever got to visit when I actually lived in Seoul.

 

It was a hotel right there in Seoul.

 

* * *

 

Actually, we could have stayed at the apartment, but there weren’t enough beds there, and there were more things to do near the hotel we’d booked, so I made that decision.

 

‘Honestly, I also kind of want to spy on the service at other five-star hotels.’

 

We arrived at the lobby of a five-star hotel in Jamsil, and soon a bellboy followed us.

 

“Would you like to check in?”

 

Even the last time I went to the pastry shop in a fairly famous hotel lounge with Dad, I felt this subtle mix of emotions—every time something like this happens.

 

I watched the bellboy smoothly and naturally greet the kids and thought to myself.

 

‘I miss Geumdong.’

 

I should buy lots of food from Jamsil’s famous restaurants.

 

I watched as the bellboy carried the kids’ not-so-heavy luggage and then headed to the front desk with Han Woohyun. 

 

Though not fast, we completed the check-in with careful questions, and with the guiding bellboy, we arrived at the Royal Suite on the top floor.

 

‘It’s quite a famous place.’

 

During peak season, a night here could exceed 2 million won. While it’s cheaper than the suites of six- or seven-star hotels, it offered a Han River view from a high floor, over 100 pyeong of space, and rooms for various purposes, making it occasionally used for corporate parties.

 

‘Most people seem to book it for proposals, though.’

 

A proposal room?

 

It’s quite romantic, and a must-have for a hotel.

 

A hotel is sometimes a place to meet someone, a place to hold a 60th birthday party, or even a wedding.

 

To share in a customer’s special moments, shouldn’t there be at least one room like this that can be used not just for lodging, but for various purposes?

 

Dungeon Hotel, due to its unique nature, didn’t really have a room like this, so I was very curious.

 

But the room I entered exceeded my expectations.

 

“Wow…”

 

Should I say it’s expensive?

 

“Wow, it’s the Han River. The Han River!”

 

“Unnie, can we eat this?”

 

The wide-open view from the high floor definitely felt like it was brightening my mind.

 

It was still lunchtime, and the sky was only blue, but it seemed like it would be nice to watch the sunset from here in the evening.

 

On top of that, there was a welcome kit that would surely delight the kids.

 

The kids were already staring in awe at the sweet cakes.

 

“If you eat this, you won’t grow tall…”

 

“You’re noisy”

 

Of course, the welcome cakes and champagne weren’t really for young kids—they were probably meant for couples making a proposal. 

 

‘We should take notes. Promotions like this…’

 

I smiled and told the kids. 

 

“You can eat, but maybe just one bite each before we head out?”

 

As I lightly pinched Han Woohyun’s arm and spoke, he responded.

 

“That way, we won’t be late to enjoy the amusement park.”

 

The children’s eyes lit up at Han Woohyun’s words.  

 

Exactly. The main reason we chose this place was the landmark amusement park in Jamsil.

 

There’s also a well-known ride that I’ve loved since I was a child.

 

‘Unless it was a proper date after getting a bit older, there wasn’t much reason to come here.’

 

An amusement park is really an awkward place to visit alone.

 

Holding the excited kids’ hands, I entered the amusement park, feeling a bit thrilled myself.

 

‘I should take lots of pictures of the kids and send them to the manager.’

 

I didn’t expect it to turn out the other way around… 

 

“Unnie, you’re so cute! Look here! Here!”

 

Wearing a cat headband and my school uniform, I posed for Hyejin’s requests—and completely spaced out.

 

I think someone just took my picture!

 

“Why are we the ones getting our pictures taken?”

 

I frowned at Han Woohyun, also in uniform.

 

Han Woohyun, with a neutral expression and holding the ice cream Hyejin had left, answered.

 

“The kids like it.”

 

Why are you blushing as you say that?