Your Girlfriend Was Amazing

Chapter 86: I Need to Move Out...

I Need to Move Out…

[Student Kim Minsoo's Fainting: Blame His Overly Ambitious Conquests? Online Outrage Ensues]

[Baek Taeyang Conquers Another S-Rank Gate! Is He Really Hunter Material?]

[The Unforeseen Fall of Student Kim Minsoo! Victory Academy's Walls Too Tall to Scale!]

[After Kim ‘Minsoo's Wail,' Will ‘Kim Minsoo's Fainting' Meme Make Waves? I'll Take the Emoticons Too!]

[White Hair Craze! Is Baek Taeyang The Pioneer? What's the Appeal of Bad Boys Anyway?]

[Baek Taeyang Actively Defends Student Kim Minsoo! A Perfect Man With All the Qualities, But Unfortunately Not a Descendant of the Chungmu Lee Family]

[Kang Taemin's Miraculous Comeback! "Thanks, Baek Taeyang, for Giving Me Another Chance…" Followed by a Dramatic Donation Announcement By Him…]

[Even Baek Taeyang Can't Get Enough of This! Let's Dive In!]

[What's the Price Tag on Melanie's Outfit? Let's Uncover Her Picture-Perfect ‘Rich Girl' Look]

Articles flooded in, each one singing praises of Baek Taeyang. Everywhere, it was Baek Taeyang, Baek Taeyang. Anything remotely connected to him became instant clickbait.

The chubby man struggled to steady his trembling jaw as he flicked through his phone screen. Seeing more of the same news didn't interest him anymore, so he opted for YouTube instead.

"So, you called an opener and dove into the gate alone because you were worried Student Kim Minsoo might fail in his solo attempt?"

"Yes, that's correct. Since solo clearing an S-rank gate is not something just anyone can do, I felt I needed to step up and support."

"Why not just call in an S-rank hunter for support? Why risk it yourself, especially since you're both academy students? Wasn't it a reckless move on your part?"

"Because I've proven myself."

"Oh… I see…"

No matter which YouTube button he pressed, Baek Taeyang's interviews popped up like clockwork. It was as if they were glued to every related video. And to top it off, they'd been hogging the top spot in the trending section for a solid two days.

"It was mentioned that the gear and weapons you're using are currently being developed by Kaivan as the First Series. Is that true?"

"Yes, that's correct. Melanie will fill you in later, but… in short, you could think of it as a custom weapon made for me."

"If it's not too much to ask, could you activate it once?"

"Sure, but if you're too close, you might get hurt…"

"Hey! Back off, will ya? If this goes south because you're breathing down my neck, you'll catch hell from me!"

"What affiliation are you with to talk like that!"

"I'm with TVG!"

"Sorry! Everyone, step back!"

YouTube was playing videos automatically, serving up videos without the man lifting a finger.

He wanted to chuck his phone out the window but refrained, because Minsoo's occasional appearances.

With a resigned sigh, he tapped on ‘Live Scene! Baek Taeyang Press Conference.'

"Oh… Oh… Takes me back to the heroes of yore."

"There's something about him that strikes a chord with guys. And maybe it's because it's Hunter Baek Taeyang, he's got that extra oomph…"

"Easy on the praise there. If you don't have any more questions, can we end here?"

"Last one, could you tell us about the reason for Student Kim Minsoo's fainting?"

"Oh, that's… as I mentioned earlier, it was a confrontation situation due to the structure of the gate, so there was no choice but for Minsoo and I to clash."

"So what you're saying is that in the confrontation situation, Kim Minsoo lost…?"

"I'd like to say that we both did our best."

"…!"

"Fuck…!" With fury bubbling over, the man hurled his phone onto the plush bed.

"They're like clueless sheep, swallowing everything hook, line, and sinker! They don't know jack! Only I know Baek Taeyang was the one interfering!"

He felt the itch to type out a rant and hit ‘post,' but he knew better than to stir the pot when celebs like Baek Taeyang were riding high.

The prospect of getting roasted online and being labeled all sorts of names would only fuel his already ample supply of inferiority.

"Ha… Ha… TV… Maybe I should watch some TV."

Is this fatigue catching up to me? I'd love nothing more than to sic the Nobles on Baek Taeyang right now, but it's out of the question.

It was all because Minsoo couldn't hog the gate rewards, leaving the man to burn through his power trying to fix it.

As he flipped on the TV, his eyebrows knitted.

"Alright, everyone, it's time for Find the Hottest Potato! Awakened Harvest! you've all been waiting for! Let's begin~!"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Wow~ And we even have a special guest today~! I'm sure our viewers are curious, too."

"I'm dying to know as well!"

"Then let's not drag this out. Today's special guest is none other than Kang Taemin, the opener who's been making waves by cracking open the Tale of Chunhyang Gate twice and staging his big comeback!"

"Kyaaa!!! It's my first time seeing him in person~!!!"

Dum dum dum dum dum—

With flashy music blasting and colorful lights, Kang Taemin made his grand entrance.

The fellow involved in the Don Quixote Gate debacle was now hogging the spotlight on the most-watched program. And to rub salt in the wound, the supposed ally to Kim Minsoo appeared wearing a t-shirt with Baek Taeyang's face on it.

"Hello."

"Yes, hello! You're even more handsome than I imagined!"

"Haha, all thanks to Hunter Baek Taeyang, right?"

"Ah, I see. In that case, how about we shift focus to Hunter Baek Taeyang and explore the ins and outs of the Tale of Chunhyang Gate, along with your impressive comeback as an opener?"

"Sounds good, shall I—"

"Enough is enough! Why does everything always revolve around Baek Taeyang!"

In the news!

On YouTube!

On TV!

Everything's Baek Taeyang this, Baek Taeyang that. My novel wasn't meant to go down like this. It was supposed to be all about Minsoo, for Minsoo, by Minsoo.

It's insane how everything's unraveling because of Baek Taeyang. He even trashed my meticulously crafted ‘Hero Minsoo Growth Plan' and snatched the rewards!

"Is that guy really a genius…?"

Glancing at the planner on the table, the man began to ponder where it all went wrong.

"Was giving Minsoo multiple options a mistake…? Should I have just focused on one thing…? But I've already spent so much power just creating an S-rank gate… So I didn't even consider… I mean, even if Baek Taeyang intervened…! No, so… Even then… I managed to salvage a few things, so it should be okay…"

Minsoo has already lost more than 20% of the protagonist's position…

I don't know who cooked up that ridiculous Netori Quest for that guy, but they've got to be pure evil.

But what's the deal with Minsoo being so against the idea of being in a fluffy, lovey-dovey harem surrounded by a gaggle of women?

"I'm… the author of this novel… But why can't I have it my way! I had grand plans for Minsoo's future…"

The chubby author decided he couldn't leave Minsoo hanging anymore. If he couldn't crack this alone, it was time to call in reinforcements.

"Prepare yourself, Devil Chaos King…! I'll have to advance the plans sooner than expected… Get in touch with Minsoo immediately!"

He quickly flipped his mask back on and spoke up again, "Yes, understood… Now rest assured and relax… If Liu Bei has Guan Yu, then Minsoo has the Devil Chaos Ultra King!"

This time, he removed the mask with a smug expression before spoke again, "Why the did you add ‘Ultra' though?"

"It's all the rage these days."

"Fair enough."

With that, he repeated the process of putting on and taking off the mask, laughing heartily. He was getting used to playing two roles at once.

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——————Congratulations!

You have achieved both the gate clear condition and the ending condition!

According to the law of gate confrontation, you will monopolize all rewards％$） ＠$）

The ‘Brush Sword' is excluded from the rewards.

Main Skill Enhancement is excluded from the rewards.

You will obtain the remaining rewards excluding the two excluded rewards!

The skill [Bash] will be enhanced as a reward!

Bash has been enhanced to Single Point Focus (S)!

Single Point Focus (S) :: Bash skill has transformed into a form that allows you to gather power more easily.

As a special reward, you will obtain summoning skill – Seong Chunhyang!

Since this is an explanation as previously guided, Seong Chunhyang may sometimes manifest even if you don't call her.

Please be aware!

The attribute Corrupt Official will be added to the racial skill Demonization!

The burden on the body after Demonization will be reduced.

The appearance after Demonization will change slightly due to the influence of Corrupt Official.

Searching replacement rewards for the excluded rewards…

Analyzing based on the weapon used in the gate…

Judged to be in the Club category…

Currently pulling out suitable rewards…

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You will be awarded the artifact Heracles Club!——————

"Is this all?"

For conquering an S-rank gate, the rewards were pitifully sparse. They preach about winner-takes-all, yet they conveniently excluded the prized Brush Sword and Main Skill Enhancement.

I don't know what kind of shady business went on, but it's probably the doing of that fatso. Sure, they throw in replacement rewards, but it feels like a slap in the face.

I knew Mr. Double Chin would stick his nose in. I knew it in my head, but I couldn't help but being mad.

I emerged victorious, so why does Minsoo get to enjoy the juicy bits? And come to think of it, he already got the gate-clearing rewards. There might be some hidden secrets behind his sudden power surge and that unfamiliar weapon.

"But he still lost to me."

Maybe that's why the author was so desperate to stop me from getting all the rewards. Otherwise, Minsoo wouldn't pose a threat to me anymore.

It's not all bad.

It's the Heracles Club, isn't it a mythical weapon? Who knows what incredible power might be concealed within it.

As I reached out to pick up the club lying in front of me, a voice suddenly popped up out of nowhere.

"Ah, Master, so you reside here! Just the thought of living together with you, Master, here with me already makes my heart flutter! Shall we start by taking a bath together and sharing our bodies and souls…"

"What…?"

"Seong Chunhyang has arrived, Master. Have you forgotten the passionate love-making we once shared? I couldn't bear the thought of being separated from you even for a moment…"

"…"

Is this what they meant by her popping up unannounced? Because there was absolutely no indication of summoning happening.

Chunhyang clung to me like she belonged here, as if she'd been living in my pocket.

The idea of her manifesting herself as I've trained her perfectly flashed in my mind. But, well, it's a lost cause. The condition for clearing was having Chunhyang perfectly trained.

What a scam.

Living with a woman in the guys' dorm? Even in the most laid-back Victory Academy dorms, that's crossing a line. Even if I tried explaining to Chunhyang, she probably wouldn't give a damn. Otherwise, she wouldn't have shown up until I called her.

I need to move out…

She's a summoned being, but she's still a woman. Sure, if she behaved, there wouldn't be an issue… But right now, she's stripping down and touching herself.

It's just asking for trouble, turning the guys' dorm into a daily chorus of girl moans. Moving out seems like the only option.

Maybe I should start real estate hunting…

Little did I know at the time the trouble my moving decision would cause.