Chapter 13 – First Date. (2)

The outside scenery was not much different from usual. However, a little bit of white snow had accumulated, and the snow removal work was in progress along the road, so the car was clean enough to drive without incident.
It was nice weather as usual, but I couldn’t stop the cold wind from blowing through my padding and stabbing my flesh, so I had no choice but to stick close to my sister.
A small, soft hand was held in mine.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been out like this with my sister.”
“Huh…”
“Isn’t it cold?”
“Because we hold hands together… Are you okay…”
“Because it’s cumbersome to carry around if you buy clothes first… Oh, let’s go there.”

A new archery cafe in town. Because you can use archery, which is not commonly available, it is said that many people go to this unique date course these days. I wonder if it is possible because Korea is a nation of bows.
Come to think of it, I didn’t make a reservation, so I went to the cafe with the heart of asking for an empty seat.

“Welcome~”
“Hello.”
“How old are you?”
“Two.”
“Yeah, sit down for a minute.
Please wait~”

I was seated at my desk following the guidance of an employee wearing a dark blue apron. A board game was placed on the disk-shaped table to prevent boredom while waiting like an escape room cafe, and a long simple archery range was visible right in front of it.

“Will it be concave?”
“Huh.”
“The loser bets on a drink?”
“… Okay.”

My older sister answered in a somewhat uncertain tone. I think it’s probably because I don’t have any opponents to be concave with, so I haven’t tried it much. Well, if you look at it in moderation, noona will be able to have fun too.

“Your sister goes first.”
“Huh.”

In a two-player turn-based game like Omok, the first attack is definitely advantageous. So I gave my older sister, who seemed to have little experience, the first ball. Of course, I accumulated a lot of skills in high school to the extent that I could win regardless of the first or second match. At least in class, no one can beat me.

“It’s Jiwoo’s turn…”
“Huh.”

A black checkerboard was placed in the middle of the checkerboard. Next to it is my white egg. Then diagonally, my sister blocked my path and placed eggs, and the board continued to be filled with go tiles——

“Wait for a sec.”
“Huh… ?”

The moment I naturally tried to block my sister’s black egg, I felt a sense of incongruity. It was because the shape of the black eggs gathered was the shape of a cross that I had no choice but to defeat.

“3-3?!”
“Huh… ? That’s right… Lol…”

I thought I forgot and didn’t look at it, but to be beaten like this is my complete defeat. Come to think of it, my sister was good at all kinds of games.

“… My sister won.”
“Wow…”

When she neatly admits defeat, the corner of her mouth goes up. Seeing my older sister smile made me feel better too.

“Then one more game… Huh?”
“That that… Erase…”
“Why? Do you want to go to the bathroom?”
“Oh, no… It’s not…”
“Ah.”

The hesitant sister pointed to the counter where you could order drinks.

✘✘✘

“I am again. I know it’s great. Tell me sooner.”

She ordered a drink and brought it to her sister.

“I’m afraid Ji-woo will feel burdened…”
“What are you embarrassed about? Rather well said. Later on, there are people who don’t give you what you deserve after seeing your good personality, so say that unconditionally.”
“Huh…”

There are quite a lot of situations where you don’t give what you deserve. There are also occasional situations in which the person in charge forgot to pay Dutch pay but did not give it secretly, or deliberately handed it over using his position.
I just hoped that my sister would not live with suffering. Because my older sister’s personality is the one that’s the easiest to deal with.

“Come over here, two of you.”
“Yes-“

Just in time, it was ready for both of us. I decided to teach you how to hold a bow before going into combat, so I decided to wear the equipment first.
But before that, a problem arose.

‘Will it be… ?’

When I take off my padding to wear a chest guard and look at my sister, I am worried about whether there is a size that fits my chest because the big chest line is clearly exposed even though it is a sweatshirt.
As expected, it was immediately blocked by the arm.

“Uh, uh…”
“Ah, I’ll bring you a bigger one~”
“Ah, uh, four! Ugh…”

It’s a kind employee, but my sister stuttered as if it was burdensome. Fortunately, I was able to wear it because I went up one size, but the person himself seemed to feel a little stuffy. But heaven is like that… Can not help it.
He wore a chest guard and a quiver that put arrows in his waist. When all the equipment was worn, a male employee wearing the same equipment came to inform the posture.

“Stand at 90 degrees. Here, with your left hand, hold it here, and with your right hand, grab the string part and pull it. Yes like that Attach it to your right chin. Oh! You are doing well!”
“Ahaha…”

Maybe it’s because I’m a man, so I passed it quickly, and it was my older sister’s turn. I noticed the staff with a slightly disappointed expression. Sure just.

“Listen.”
“Huh…”
“I stretched my arms out to my face… Yes. More, more…”
“This, like this… ?”
“Huh.”

After correcting my posture, I went to the target. It is a place where you can experience archery, but since it is literally an experience, there was no additional equipment other than the main body. I also wanted to try something cool like that.
Before shooting an arrow, after being told not to aim at people and other precautions, he was finally able to shoot an arrow. A total of three games. It seemed that they were given a ticket to write down the score and asked to fill it out.
Before that, another problem arose.

“Sister. Can you see it in front?”
“Uh, uh… Are you okay…”
“Then it’s done. I’ll shoot first.”
“Huh…”

Received the arrow, and drew the bow toward the target. I felt it during practice, but it took me a while to aim because it was harder to pull than I thought.

Took.

“Oh.”

The arrow flew in a straight line and hit the 7-point zone at the bottom of the middle, and a heavy sound was heard. It was the first time I saw my sister up close, so I could see her bruised and admired.
Leaving behind the slightly disappointing result of 7 points, I aimed again at the target, let go and shot.

Took.

“Oh. Nice.”
“Wow…”

10 points this time. Of course, the distance to the target is 10m, which is less than half of 50m, which is an actual short distance, but I was proud to hit it. Then, all three remaining arrows hit the yellow zone.

“It’s fun.”
“Jiwoo is so good…”
“It’s normal.”

Three 9’s, one 10’s, one 7’s and 44’s. Since it is a total of 10, there are still five rounds left. Before that, it was a rule to take turns, so I handed over the order to my older sister.

“It’s your turn.”
“Huh…”
“It hurts if you hold it like that.”
“Oh… !”
“Uh!”

She grabbed her sister, who hadn’t caught it properly, from behind her, and her sister flinched and let go of her string, causing her bow to fall to the floor. If she had been holding the arrow, she could have been in trouble.

“Are you okay? Aren’t you hurt?”
“I’m fine…”
“I was surprised. Shall we pull together?”
“Oh, no… ! I’ll do it myself… !”
“Huh.”

My sister stayed still, then turned her head around, then came to her senses and raised her bow again. Maybe it’s because of my mood that the ear protruding from the side looks red, so I didn’t bother to say it.
This time, my sister, who had properly pulled the bowstring, aimed at the target and let go of her hand.

Took.

“Oh!”
“Wow, wow…”

She didn’t get hit in the middle, but it did hit her yellow. She stroked her cheering older sister from behind in a low voice.

“Let’s get everything to 10 like this.”
“Is that so?”

My older sister, slightly confident, draws the bowstring in a safer position than just before. Her hand is released, the bow flies, and hits the target.

“And… !”
“…”

But my gaze was not on the flying arrow or the target, but only on my sister. Just because it’s cute That was the reason.
My sister continued to match the yellow zone, and each time she seemed to be surprised herself, and even though she wanted to like her, it seemed cute to me that she was just noticing.

“And… Ah…”

Then, as her voice gradually faded, her older sister, who set all five of her feet to yellow, turned around.

“Right…”
“Why?”
“Wow, I’m mad… ?”
“No? At all.”

Situationally, it seems that he was distracted by his older sister and was unable to respond. Of course, her sister’s skills were great, but what was even greater was her sister herself. To be honest, even now I feel hazy when I see my sister.

“Then why——yes!”

Won’t you praise me? It seemed to say so. Originally, I would have complimented him, but I couldn’t stand it any longer, so I got up and hugged my sister.
A good smell tickles your nose and a certain emotion wells up inside you. Feelings that do not subside just by hugging my sister.
However, it would be a nuisance to do this in a crowded place without notice, so I wanted to avoid the seat.

“Sister.”
“Why, why… ?”
“Do you want to go smoke a cigarette?”
“Cigarette… ?”

And, he seduced me to go smoke a cigarette that I don’t even smoke.