“I’m leaving.”
With a wave, I turned around to leave. I realized that if I stayed any longer to try and talk to this woman, it would only cause my blood pressure to rise.
“Where are you going?” Heejin asked, grabbing my arm.
“Home.”
“Don’t go.”
“What if I want to?” I said, still moving. All of a sudden, Heejin appeared right in front of me. Impressive. It only took her an instant. There’s no doubt she’s a goblin now.
“I don’t want to let you go.”
“Why?”
“You’re a guy. I’ve never seen a guy reborn as a woman.”
“Well, now you have.” With that, I pushed past Heejin, but she just flashed in front of me again.
“You’re kind of strange.”
“What now? Quit bugging me.”
Are all goblins this annoying?
“Other superhumans hate us, but you don’t. Why?”
“Others? Like who?”
“The ones from Han Entertainment.”
“I hate them as well.”
It’s true. I do. They were too righteous for my taste. Anyways, I moved past Heejin again and again, with the woman appearing in front of me every time.
“….”
Well, this sucks. It’s not like I can just push her aside either.
“If so, then let me ask you something. Do you have any intentions of interfering with our plan?”
“What plan?”
“The plan to take over the entertainment industry, then the government.”
“Whatever.”
I really couldn’t care less about what the goblins did…unless they hurt the people closest to me.
“Alright then.”
“So can you move?”
At my request, Heejin stepped aside. I couldn’t help but think that she really did have a sexy body. Even with her cardigan on, her chest was impossible to miss.
“Oh, sweetie, hang on,” Heejin called out. I turned back to look at her, and I stared. She had a club in her right hand. You know, the goblin club. The kind of club I’ve seen goblins holding in books and TV shows.
“What’s that?”
“Your present.”
With a wider smile, Heejin lifted the club. Then, she lightly tapped the table, chanting, “Let there be gold.”
And sure enough, a piece of gold appeared on the table.
“Whoa.”
That was so cool.
“Go ahead and take it.”
“Thanks.”
Without hesitation, I gathered the gold in my arms. Isn’t it polite to reject it first? Don’t I have an image to protect? Shut your mouth. My image wasn’t going to feed me. Oh, wait, yes it does. Still, it’s gold. Gold as big as my hand.
“You like gold too, huh?”
“Of course I do.”
“Who doesn’t?”
“Do you want more?”
“Nope.”
No need to be greedy. I only need one. Now that I think about it, I wonder if this was how they were able to get this huge building. They really are not one to be messed with.
“Let me know if you need more.”
“Thanks.”
Cool. I had another source of income.
“Oh, and my underlings might annoy you again. Just keep that in mind.”
“They won’t bother those around me, will they?”
“No. No need for that. We don’t want to kill humans. We’re going to deal with them fairly, make them kneel, and then live in peace. I really hope you can get rid of your prejudice about us.”
“Oh~ So that’s how you got this building, huh? Fair and square? With gold?”
“Do you want the gold or not?”
“I’m kidding,” I said with a smile.
Soon, I said my goodbyes to her. As for the gold, I donated it. I really am nice.
***
The next morning was bright. And once again, Jia was sleeping next to me.
“….”
When did she climb into my bed? Still, her sleeping face was so cute so I didn’t wake her up. Instead, I carefully wrapped my arms around her. She fit into my arms so nicely. If only I were a guy…
“Mmm…” Soon, Jia began to toss and turn with a groan before opening her eyes.
“Huh?”
“What?”
“Pffft,” Jia giggled.
“What?” I asked, stroking her hair. Jia buried herself into my arms again.
“It’s like you’re my mom.”
“….”
“Is it okay if I sleep more?”
“No.”
“Aw. Why?”
“I’m hungry.”
I really was. Starving. I didn’t have dinner last night because I was so busy with the goblins.
“Then let’s go get something to eat,” Jia said, sitting up immediately. One side of her shirt had fallen off her shoulder as I quickly put it back up. This girl really has no curves whatsoever.
“Just us two?”
“Yeah. It’ll be a date. Like the old times.”
“Okay.”
After a quick wash, we put on black hoodies and sunglasses. After donning black masks, we left the dorms, but even with our disguises, a lot of people could tell who we were.
“You guys are too obvious with your disguises,” a female student told us as she passed by.
“I know you’re a guy,” one goblin said as he passed by.
“Sian, what did he say?”
“I don’t know. He must be crazy,” I answered with a shrug. What’s with all the goblins around? Just then, my phone rang. It was Jinwoo.
“Who is it?”
“Mr. Park.”
“Mr. Park? Why?”
“I don’t know.”
I answered the phone.
“Hey, Jinw- I mean, Mr. Park.”
“Hi, Sian.”
“Why did you call?”
Especially since I was supposed to be free today. It better be an offer to buy me food.
“Are you free right now?”
“No.”
“Yes, you are. It’s not like you have anything important to do.”
“….”
How did he know that?
“I’m on my way to get food with Jia.”
“You are? Then bring her along.”
“Are you going to buy us food?”
“Oh, you haven’t eaten yet?”
I could now detect a hint of fear in Jinwoo’s voice.
“I told you. We were on our way to get something.”
He must be deaf. There’s no other explanation. Oh, was that too mean? I need to watch myself more.
“Oh, really? Then go ahead and have lunch. I’ll see you in two hours,” Jinwoo answered. He was obviously eager to end this conversation, but…
“No. Let’s meet now.”
I caught it.
“Uh…now…? But…I’m busy…”
“Don’t lie. I know you’re not. That’s why you called.”
“….”
“We’ll be near the agency. Come out and meet us.”
“O-okay…” Jinwoo answered helplessly. Then, we hung up.
“What did he say, Sian?”
“He’s going to buy us food.”
“Really?”
“Yes, really,” I answered. We immediately headed over to the agency building.
***
At a restaurant nearby.
“What now?”
“Hey, Don’t you think it’s a little harsh to be talking to me like that first thing?” Jinwoo said, looking sad.
“Fine. Why did you want to see me?” I asked more politely this time. He was so Type A. Then again, my blood type is A as well. That’s why I can hold a grudge and get revenge. Sometimes, in truly harsh ways.
“You asked me about Goblin Entertainment yesterday.”
“I did.”
“Surprisingly, we got a call from the company today.”
“What kind of call?”
“The OPN Channel is creating a show called ‘The Haunted Experience.’ The idols from Goblin Entertainment are going to be on it, and they want to book us as well.”
“Oh, really?”
“And OPN says it has to be you.”
“Oh.”
Something told me this was entirely on the goblins.
“You’ll do it, right?”
“And if I say no?”
“The appearance fee is really high.”
“Yeah? But you didn’t sign already, did you?”
If he did, I swear to god…
“Not yet.”
“That’s good.”
Good for Jinwoo.
“But you’ll do it, right?”
“Hmm.”
“I already told them you would.”
“Wait, what?”
“I already told them you would.”
“Hahahahaha.”
“Are you mad?”
“Hahahaha.”
Somehow, I stopped myself from letting out a flying knee kick.
“You are, but you should be used to this by now.”
“Fine.”
I mean, what other choice do I have? He is the company president.
“But you’re not afraid of ghosts, are you?”
“Ghosts are a bunch of pushovers,” I said with a smirk. I say that people are a lot scarier.
“You say that as if you’ve seen them.”
“I do.”
“What?” Jinwoo said, looking at me like I’ve gone crazy. Jia as well. But I was looking at a ghost right now. There was a female ghost right next to Jinwoo. All of a sudden, she was starting to take off her clothes and…wow, she was sexy.
“There’s a female ghost next to you right now,” I said to Mr. Park.
“What?!”
With a cry, Jinwoo turned to his side to look. He breathed a sigh of relief when he couldn’t see anything.
“There’s nothing there.”
“There is. She’s naked as well.”
“….”
With a gulp, Jinwoo turned to look again. But again, he couldn’t say anything so this time, he got mad.
“There’s nothing there! Quit kidding around!”
“But it’s true…”
Too bad. She really was sexy. And speaking of which, this girl seemed to be getting quite desperate. She was sticking herself to Jinwoo and kept touching him everywhere. Looks like she liked him.
“Hey, can you see me?” the ghost suddenly asked me.
“Yes, I can,” I answered with a nod. Jinwoo and Jia gave me confused looks. I guess seeing me talking to air would be strange. Anyways, the ghost continued.
“How? What are you?”
“I have the power to see ghosts.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. So do you like Jinw…I mean, Mr. Park?”
“Yes, I do. He’s totally my type.”
“So you like old men,” I said, turning to look at Jinwoo. Jinwoo continued to stare at me like I was insane. Jia was watching me warily, scared. Anyways, I continued to ignore them as I spoke to the female ghost.
“He’s not that old. Maybe middle-aged.”
“Yeah? Well, you look a little desperate.”
“I’ve never been embraced by a man before.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. That’s why I’m desperate. I want to know what it’s like.”
“Hmmm…”
Well, no wonder then. That means she’s never done the deed before. Oh, my. I suddenly felt really bad for her.
“Hey, Mr. Park.”
“Y-yeah…”
“Stand up.”
“Why?”
“Stand up.”
At that, Jinwoo reluctantly stood up.
“Turn to your left.”
“Like this?”
“Yeah. Open your arms and imagine there’s a woman in front of you and hug her.”
“W-what…? Sian…what’s with you all of the sudden…? Are you sick? Is there something I should know…?” Jinwoo continued to look at me with concerned eyes. I just shook my head.
“Just do as I say.”
“O-okay…”
Jinwoo opened his arms and began to hug the air and the ghost. A look of contentment came across her face.
“There. You happy now?”
“A-about what?”
“Not you, Mr. Park.”
“Yes, I am!” the ghost exclaimed happily. I could see the hearts in her eyes as she continued to stare at Jinwoo.
