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But in the end, before Lakis could hold the womanβs face and greedily pull it towards him, a noise penetrated his eardrums, stopping his hand.
Knock, knock!
βMs. Yuri!β
A knock came from the door along with the sound of someoneβs voice calling for Yuri. At the sound, Yuriβs senses faintly began to sober up. She slowly lifted her lowered eyes and immediately met with a pair of flaming blue eyes.
βMs. Yuri, are you there?β
Once again, a voice as smooth as jade could be heard.
In the extremely quiet house with no sound other than the voice from outside, Yuri and Lakis were looking straight at each other.
Suddenly, Yuri realized the situation she was currently in. Of course, even though she had, she didnβt want to let go of Lakisβ hand. Her mind still felt a little hazy and it gave her a pleasant feeling, like she was walking on clouds. So what did anything else matter to her?
However, sensing something strange from the bug and Yuriβs reaction, Lakis came to his senses first and forcefully took his hand off her.
Then Yuriβs head gradually began to cool down.
Knock, knock!
βIs Ms. Yuri not home…?β
Hearing the careful voice which rang clear in her ears, Yuri turned to face the door. Lakisβ gaze also followed her, moving to the door.
The person standing outside the door right now, looking for Yuri, was the heroine who lived next door, Anne-Marie.
βIβm…β
Yuri replied loudly at the door, with her throat feeling slightly clogged for some reason.
βIβm coming.β
After which, she stood upright without even glancing at Lakis.
βOh, this is nuts…β
As she was flooded with late realization, sighs surged to her throat. Remembering how she rubbed her face in Lakisβ hand like a puppy some minutes ago gave her a psychological blow.
If she had to give an excuse, then it was because Lakis touched her face too suddenly without giving her any chance to prepare in the first place. But even if that was the case, how to handle this…
For now, Yuri walked to the door, while thinking about how to solve this situation again.
Creak.
As soon as she opened the door, Yuri was greeted by Anne-Marieβs bright smile.
βAh, sorry to disturb you so late.β
Yuri stepped outside completely and let go of the door knob.
βNo, itβs fine. Is something the matter?β
Still, she was glad Anne-Marie came at just the right time. If not, who knows how much longer she would have kept up that shameful behavior? Or maybe Lakis would have reached the limit of his patience first.
Bang.
Hearing the door close behind her, Yuri smiled slightly, mirroring Anne-Marieβs expression.
Ah, she really didnβt want to go back inside.
* * *
On the other hand, Lakisβ mind was also a mess. He mulled over what had just happened to him, feeling confused the entire time.
His face was frozen as he stared at the door where Yuri had disappeared through. Soon after, his gaze moved away, and his attention fell on his hand.
The soft, tender touch and the warmth buried within was still vivid to him. That is…when she held his hand moments ago and put her cheek there…
βHaaa. Laaakisssss…
Right then, the bug talked to him as if coming to its senses, and Lakis was startled. The fact that he touched Yuri first for no particular reason a little while ago pricked him inside, so he coldly shut it down.[1]
βShut up if youβre going to say nonsense.β
βEhhh? But I havenβt said anything yet~?
βExactly, so just stay like that, keep your trap shut, donβt say anything.β
βNooo, how do you know what Iβll say~?
βItβs obvious; I donβt have to hear it to know so just shut up.β
The bug was still acting giddy, so it didnβt give a proper reaction to Lakisβ words.
Wait, this isnβt right.
Lakis suddenly remembered that this wasnβt the time to make the voice in his head shut up.
βHey, what the hell was that earlier? Yesterday was the same, thatβs definitely not a normal reaction.
βHmmm, Iβm not really sure eitheer…
Lakisβ face crumpled with annoyance at its mushy, dragged out tone from being immersed in the aftertaste. For now, he waited patiently until it could have a proper conversation. Finally, the voice that followed was much clearer than before.
βWow…that was awesome! Lakis!
A glaringly loud voice rang out fiercely in his head causing Lakis to frown.
βThat was seriously so good, I thought was going crazy…! Haa, Iβve never felt like this before!
Hearing it moan like it was savoring the event from earlier, Lakisβ face crumpled like a piece of paper.
βIt was so strange yesterday cuz it was my first time experiencing this, so I was only confused, you know? But earlier, the moment you touched that woman, I felt thrill from head to toe!
Soon, the bug made a fuss again, urging Lakis.
βWhen that woman comes in, touch her one more time!
βInstead of this bullshit, think about why such a reaction is happening. Isnβt it likely your fault?’
βI said I donβt know either! No, wait, Iβll find out! Leave it to me! So just touch her like you did earlier! Longer this time! Much longer…!
At the desperate cry ringing in his head, Lakisβ face grew increasingly menacing.
Noticing that Lakisβ reaction wasnβt very positive, the bug persuaded even more desperately.
βYou liked it too! Your heart rate went up like crazy! When you were holding hands with that woman, your mind was basically a mess![2]
βF*ck you, whereβs your conscience? Did I feel any perverted pleasure like you?β
The bug grew slightly sullen at Lakisβ frosty response.
But actually, Lakis felt pricked inside as it had slightly hit the mark. Hearing what it just said reminded him of yesterday, when his fingers were intimately woven with Yuriβs fingers, and of today, when she leaned into him and pressed her cheek against his hand. In those moments, his body heated up and his senses were dazed. But even so, to think he was suddenly holding the hand of a woman he met barely a few days ago.
Moreover, it was a kind and innocent woman who housed him, fed him, and helped him, despite the fact that his identity was unknown. Even shamelessness and awfulness had its limit, and probably because this bastard of a bug didnβt have the so-called human common sense, it was pretty good at firing off shocking nonsense. Of course, for a thought belonging to a man known as the king of the underworld, it was an extremely healthy mindset.
Feeling oddly thirsty, Lakis reached for the cup on the table.
βStill, what matters in the end, is that you liked it too, Lakis!
Perhaps it shrewdly noticed his condition because the voice in his head revived again. Lakis suppressed his irritation and brought the cup to his mouth.
βJust be bold, flash your skin like earlier! Then bam! Seduce her with that hot body of yours!
β*Choke*!β
Right then, Lakis was drinking water and it went down the wrong pipe.
βLakis, your body can seduce any woman in the world! Trust me!
While Lakis broke out in muffled coughs, the annoyingly loud voice continued to boom in his head.
βSince you havenβt used your body in that way yet, you might not know but honestly, instead of taking your top off earlier, you should have gone for your bottoms and lured that woman in!*
To crown it all, the bug in his head gave him a lecture which was chock full of absolute rubbish.
Of course, if he did such a thing, he wouldnβt be able to say anything even if his hands were bound right away and he was carried off to the police station.
Lakis wiped off the water that spilled from his lips and his eyes shone with dreary chill.
…how do I really kill this thing?
It was only now that Lakis felt the greatest desire to kill this voice clamoring loudly in his head, so he seriously considered it.
From the look of things, it might be a good idea to go to the ruins once again when his body got better. Of course, it was to permanently eradicate this parasite.
Who knew whether it was aware of Lakisβ scary thoughts or not but the bug in his head was still as noisy as ever.
* * *
βHere, itβs not anything much but itβs for you.β
After coming to Yuriβs house to look for her, Anne-Marie handed over a small basket which she had been hiding behind her seconds ago. Yuri unconsciously accepted the gift.
βI baked some cookies because Hestia wanted to eat them this evening, but I made more than I expected so I wanted to give it you too!β
Anne-Marie said with a smile, her face as clear and pure as always.
Yuri thanked her,Β βThank you. Iβll enjoy them. Unfortunately, I donβt have anything on me right now, how can I repay you?β
βOh, no. No need for that between us. I didnβt prepare these to be paid back for them, you know?β
After saying that, Anne-Marie smiled bashfully. Then she briefly looked around before lowering her voice to a whisper.
βUm, by the way, Ms. Yuri. Have you heard the news?β
βWhat news?β
Yuri returned the question without thinking much then she was startled right after.
βItβs about our Ferret St. Apparently, someone went missing.β
As she looked at Anne-Marieβs serious expression, Yuri thought to herself.
β…Donβt tell me this is about that man?β
She wondered if the person they were looking for, was the man who was tailing her not too long ago but got killed by Leo.
Translatorβs corner:
[1] Iβm not 100% sure of this translation. The word I translated to βpricked him insideβ can also mean feeling guilty or bothered which changes the meaning of the sentence. The context isnβt very clear.
[2] This just means he wasnβt thinking straight.
* LOL. When I translated this part, I actually said βf*cking hellβ aloud.
- Honey, I’m Going on Strike – Chapter 62 - December 29, 2025
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Hooray Im glued to this book now that we’re going into uncharted territory when it comes to the translation. Thanks for the chapter!
Yay a brand new chapter !! πβ¨
I donβt know if I should be angry at the heroine because of her interruption or be glad because she didn’t barge in and met him *sigh*
Thank you so much!!
lmao the bug is hilarious. yes seduce! XD
I must say Lakis is kinda sweet and polite this far, wonder when the crazy Yandere will awaken? π
Thanks for the chapter! 2 chapters so close in a row, weβre lucky β€οΈ
OHMYGOD YEEES!! MC x Lakis are so cute and Iβm just laughing at the bug who is shipping them hahaha
Oh the return
Thanks for the chapter
Finally at chapter 21! Thank you for picking up this novel.
This took a bit of a disappointing turn. I was looking forward to how the author was going to bring the MC / Lakis closer together considering how: MC mostly feels between apathetic and right up to the borderline of hateful about Lakis. Meanwhile, Lakis doesn’t really have any connection to the MC and from his character description, he really shouldn’t be the type to cling to the skirts of some random woman who picked him up off the streets. So what clever method will the author use to bring together these two indifferent / borderline hostile characters??
….ah. They’re just actually *literally* becoming physically dependant on one another? Like they shake hands and get a rush like shooting heroin? …That WILL bring two people together I guess. Undeniably. It’s a bit overwhelmingly lacking as a mechanic for character development if you ask me though. Disappointing.
Only Yuri and the bug feel that ‘thrill’ though, in Lakis case he fell in love at first sight with Yuri since she seems to be his ideal type. And he thinks she’s all kind and stuff for helping him since he doesn’t know that Yuri is lacking emotions and probably just going with the flow.
the bug try to teach villain how to seduce 101 hahahaha
I kinda felt bad for Lakis when he choked on water but I also laughed because the little parasite voice is so funny.
Thanks for the chapter! π
Thanks for chapter.
I ship so much about this too.
Thank you for the chapter!
I don’t know why but my phone won’t let me like wordpress things even though I keep logging in. :/
Thanks for the new chapter!
I wonder if this will turn into a R-15 novel or R-18? π
Thx for the uodate~
update* oups
thank you for the chapter !!!!
Yep Lakis be bold ππ
I agree with you, indeed WTF. It must be mind-blowing to read it in original text before translating. The bug is off his rockers lol.
It finally caught up to the previous translations!
‘imma start reading from here on out. Thanks for the chapter!
I’m happy that your translation is now behond the old one, i was waiting for that !
Thanks for the chapter !
Thank you for the update! Love this novel.
Go big or go home Lakis π π π
OMG ! I love that little naughty bug ππ. Thank you
Thank you Κβ’α΄₯β’ΚοΎβ‘
Woahh!new chapter! Thank you so much
I want moreβ¦ πππππ
Soooo excited to there interactions. Thanks for the chapter.
The voice is your wingman, you canβt kill it!
Thanks for the chapter! π
Hmmm… I do wonder what makes them being attracted to each other when touching. Is there some secret inside? Maybe connected to the ruin debris? Anyway, if it’s me, I don’t want to be watched by the bug when doing “things” as couple, definitely not. So, I agree very much to deal with the bug, lol. Thanks for the chapter desu~
Oof yalll
LMAO Lakis called Yuri, a kind and innocent woman!
Looking forward to the next chapter π
Thanks for your hard work β€
Lol what a shameless bug that is. LMAO.
Finally at Ch21.
Just read this in one go so yeah. XD
Thanks.
the bug is killing me hahaha xD
thank you so much for the chapter (β°Λβ‘Λβ°)
Omg i’m so happy that someone will continue to translate this novel ππ
Thankyouuuuuu!π
Man, I bet the parasite in Lackis is a side effet of the ruin debris and each time they touch, the parasite and Yuri feel nice cause they are like two piece of a puzzle being reunited. Thus, they feel complete.
That would be an interesting theory.
Yes, very thick long eyelashes can cast a shadow