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Like Damon said, from a general standpoint, he fit the bill for a good potential husband. So I casually nodded my head to acknowledge that part. At that, Damonβs face relaxed slightly.
βYes, since you understand now…β
βDamon Salvatore.β
Right then, someone called Damon Salvatoreβs name behind him.
βWhat is this unsightly behavior from a high and noble alchemist?β
A unique voice with a tone that almost seemed like a song tickled my ears. The gazes that were focused on Damon moved in the direction of the voice.
It was only then that they noticed the man standing by the door. The man was just as handsome as Damon Salvatore. His red hair, which was close to the color of wine, was the first thing that caught my eye. His amethyst-like eyes glimmered under the sun, making them seem like actual jewels. The moment I saw him, I felt my eyes widening.
βGenos Sheldon.β
A cold voice rang out from Damon Salvatore who was in front of me. Once I heard the name he said, I was certain that the man standing by the door was my favorite character in the novel.
*sfx for heavy footstep*
The man called by Damon Salvatore took a step forward. And the manβs presence suddenly exploded, despite the fact that people didnβt even realize he was standing there until a little while ago.
βDamon Salvatore, itβs not like youβre a thoughtless child.β
The corner of his lips curled up like he was smiling and the lines on his face softened his impression but a closer look showed that his eyes were quite sharp.
βHavenβt you passed the age where you resolve everything by pestering people?β
His frivolous tone was gone so the feeling he gave was completely different, but this voice definitely belonged to Snow. I didnβt know why he didnβt come in his usual disguise but seeing him like this…
Like I thought, he was the man who gave me flowers at the festival last time.
At Genosβ words, Damon gave a sneering laughter like this was ridiculous. And he soon spoke chillingly.
βGenos Sheldon, look at you appearing at just the right time. I guess you were eavesdropping in secret like some rat? No, instead of eavesdropping, wouldnβt it be more accurate to say you were peeping?β
A sharp smile arose on Damonβs face.
βYour abilities are quite convenient, arenβt they? You can change the future in your favor as much as you like.β
Instantly, there seemed to be an underlying current rippling between the two of them.
What is this situation?
I alternated glances between these two men who appeared all of a sudden and began to confront each other.
I knew that even in the original novel, the relationship between these two wasnβt very good but seeing in first-hand, they were really more like enemies.
βI can tell what youβre imagining in that narrow-minded head of yours, but I was just passing by and happened to see your ridiculous face.β
Genos smirked like heβd just heard something that couldnβt even be called laughable.
βYou could be more respectful if youβre trying to court someone instead of forcing your feelings on them. And if they say theyβre not interested, a gentleman should know to take a clean step back instead of getting all clingy.β
βWhat? Clingy? Who is…β
βBut what a sight…do you still think youβre a seven year old kid? They call it a nobleβs dignity, but I keep looking and I canβt see it anywhere.β
As expected of my favorite character, his smiling face made his opponent turn blue.
βYou bastard, you only know how to talk.β
Damonβs gaze grew even more ugly.
Although it was quite exciting to watch the male protagonists interact for the first time…
βIβm sorry, dear customers but…β
I interrupted the two who were bickering with each other.
βIf you have more to talk about, I would appreciate it if you stepped outside. You are obstructing business operations.β
And just like when I refused Damonβs bouquet, the people around were frightened. But when I looked at Gilbert who was drenched in cold sweat by my side, I couldnβt help but step in.
The two nobles were emitting such fierce auras, it almost seemed like they were going to start fighting in the coffeehouse. And thanks to that, Mr. Gilbert had shriveled by the wall and he looked ready to faint.
βOh right, good timing. Look here.β
Right then, Damonβs eyes shone as if he had forgotten about my existence until just now.
βI donβt know what sweet-talk Genos Sheldon usually uses to seduce you, but this bastard is a liar so donβt be deceived.β
βWait, what do you mean seduce…β
Genosβ face crumpled at the sudden accusation.
βAll it is, is that you look like the person this bastard killed before…mph!β[1]
But at that point, Damon couldnβt continue speaking. Because Genosβ hand practically moved at the speed of light and blocked Damonβs mouth.
βM-Mph!β
βDamon Salvatore, you always have too much nonsense to say.β
A chilling smile bloomed on Genosβ face. Damon struggled to get out of his grip, but it seemed impossible. Soon, Genos looked at me and Mr. Gilbert then he gave an amiable smile, much different from before.
βIβll take this guy with me. Iβm sorry for the inconvenience my bad influence has caused you.β[2]
βBad influence, my foot…! Let go of me, right now. This prick…!β
Genos picked Damon like that and headed to the door. Again, Damon grit his teeth and tried to shake Genos off but sadly, physical strength wasnβt his strong point.
Unlike when he first came here, Damon was dragged out by Genos with zero elegance whatsoever. After a while, I heard the carriage moving outside.
βMr. Gilbert, maybe you should go wash your face.β
βR-Right. I should.β
A while later, after washing his face like I suggested, Gilbert took the salt in the kitchen and began to spray it in front of the door.[3] Somehow, I wondered whether his aristocrat phobia was getting worse.
I thought of the two men I had seen earlier. But Damon Salvatore…did he think Genos Sheldon and I has some kind of relationship? He looked like he was seriously misunderstanding something.
But since the two of them left together, I figured Iβd leave the explaining to the other guy.
After a while, the crows began to get attracted to the salt Mr. Gilbert sprayed in front of the store because it was sparkling under the sunlight. So I eventually had to clean the front of the door.
* * *
That night, I told Lakis what happened in the day.
βSo it was really hectic day.β
βThereβs a lot of…strange people that come to your coffeehouse.β
Somehow, the voice coming from behind me was a bit muddled. I reflexively turned around to look at Lakis. But his hand held my head lightly so I couldnβt see his face. Following that, his fingers which had stopped moving for a bit began to comb through my hair again.
My eyes were half-open as I replied.
βWell, thereβre all sorts of people in the world.β
βYes, indeed .β
A low voice briefly agreeing with me echoed in my ears. The fingers caressing my hair and the voice lingering in my ear were both soft, making me feel lazy.
Currently, Lakis was drying my hair with a towel. As for how this happened, I wasnβt quite sure either. I definitely said I was fine at first but when I came to my senses, I was sitting in front of Lakis.
It was awkward at first but experiencing it, I felt it wasnβt that bad so now, I just let his fingers do their work.
After a while, the towel as well as Lakisβ hand left my head. Then suddenly, I felt hair on my back.
βIf thereβs anyone that keeps bothering you…β
At the voice brushing past my ear, I looked back again. This time, there was no hand stopping me, so I was able to see his face.
βLet me know.β
Lakis held my hair in his hand and fiddle with it. And once our eyes met, he brought it to his lips.
βBecause Iβm worried.β
And his voice was sweet as he whispered to me.
If I didnβt know anything, I would probably be moved by Lakisβ words but…maybe because I knew of his actions in the novel, I was aware that the meaning of his words werenβt that mild.
Lakis Avalon was the one who tried to eradicate all the people lingering around Anne-Marie like they were bugs…so when I heard βtell me if anyone keeps bothering youβ, it was filtered into, βas long as you say the word, I will crush that bastardβ.
Of course, it wasnβt set into stone that the Lakis in reality would act like the Lakis in the novel, and I wasnβt Anne-Marie, the subject of Lakisβ obsession in the novel.
I stared into Lakisβ eyes for a moment then I moved.
Plunk.
β…!β
His body fell back as I pushed him down. His eyes widened a little in surprise as our eyes met. Lakis looked up at me from his position half-leaning on the sofa. I reached out to hold the top of Lakisβ shoulders then I climbed on top of him.
With that, Lakis immediately froze.
βMr. Lakis.β
I looked down at him and opened my mouth.
βMr. Lakis, you…β
Still, I was careful not to touch his bare shoulders so I was in a very rational and calm state of mind.
βDo you like me?β
Translatorβs Corner:
[1] Because English is structured differently from Korean, Iβm going to put a very literal translation for context cues: [After all, the person this bastard killed before, you look like…mph!] Keep in mind that βbeforeβ can also be translated to βin the pastβ.
[2] Bad influence is actually the word for βbad companyβ. As in βdonβt keep bad companyβ.
[3] If you arenβt familiar with this, some cultures believe salt can ward off evil/negative energy.
*T/N: Yuri is so unpredictable sometimes.
- Honey, I’m Going on Strike – Chapter 62 - December 29, 2025
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Oh my freak here comes more fluffiness we all crave for.
No matter how I look isn’t this the steamyness rn?
You have 19+ likes… Coincidence?
Thank you for updating!!!
OMG I screamed!
Ah yes, I like it when Yuri takes the lead. Will Lakis show his gap moe side or will he take the reins from Yuri fufufu :3
Thanks for the chapter btw!!!
You go girl! π
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OHHH MYYYY GOODDDDNAHEVZKDHSMX π€€ππ€€π
Genos killed the daughter of that grandpa?
I can hear the internal screaming of Lakis hahahaha
XABLAAAAU
honestly speaking though I don’t think the novel’s male lead (forgot his name π) would have befriended him if so and secondly he didn’t seem to think that the novel’s male lead’s interest in yuri is because she resembled his aunt but rather linked it to romantic interest
Omg I like Yuri so much π what will he answer ΰΌΌ γ€ ββ‘β ΰΌ½γ€ thanks for the chapter β‘οΈ
Yes! Damn Yes! I really love female leads who takes the initiative to make the first move and not wait for the male lead. Ahhaahahaha. Yuri, you are truly a noice noice noice girl.
Is this sofadon?
Yuri being aggressive. I likey. β€οΈβ€οΈ
Hahahaha… SOFADON
I can just imagine Lakis all blushie blushie like those anime girls Hahahaha
Heckin excited for this, and way to go Genos, Snow, for getting rid of the bug qwq
What a cliff!!!!!! Serious cliff!!
Yuri strikes again! Keeping Lakis on his toes.
Ah… That would explain why Genos was outcast.. How sad that he has to bare that weight, and no wonder he practically stalks Yuri.
Our girl Yuri is different, though. She doesn’t need a white Knight. She’s got a black one already. π
How will our dear Lakis respond? Will we finally get progression in their honesty and communication???
Thank you, Miss Ruby. My week was busy! I discovered squirrels have been storing walnut in the motor box of my car fan…. What a pleasant conversation with the mechanic that made. >.<
Have a lovely weekend!
Don’t know a whole lot about cars… but I imagine that would affect performance a bit. :p
This gave me a chuckle, at least you now have a good “reality is stranger than fiction” story.
Apparently it’s not all that uncommon around here. Squirrels are known to pack walnuts anywhere they can in a vehicle and chew through the wires often. I got off easy.
I did think up plenty of jokes about saving them for a later snack, or maybe asking my mechanic if he got the food I left for him. I thought it best I keep those to myself though.
It’s interesting what now causes amusement for me after so much time in quarantine. Anyone else find themselves laughing over the most trivial things? XD
When I read βdo you like me?β and scrolled down and realized it was a cliffhanger, I shouted βNoooo!β so loud I scared myselfπ€£π€£π€£
Wooo, Yuri! Cowgirl style!
Ughhhh this novel is just too good! I felt so warm inside picturing Lakis drying Yuris hair and combing it and then I felt extremely giddy when Yuri.. yaknow lol <3 . Lowkey concerned about what Lakis response will be.
On another note if Genos killed Selena then how come heβs on decent terms with Kalian whoβs supposedly related to her? Hmmm. Yuri was initially blond but i wonder if the story will ever develop in a way that ties her more to the male protagonists since i doubt sheβs selenas daughter meaning thereβs no preexisting relation.
The cliff is real. I tell you.
Lakis turning completely red in 3..2…1… Asndkand xD I’m pretty sure Lakis beauty trapped her again to dry her hair and now Yuri is the one who’s gonna do the beauty trap~ <3 Show him, sis!! I can't wait to see his reaction omg <3
The whole thing with Genos and Damon broke the poor Gilbert xD At least Genos came right on time to take Damon away. He really can't take no for an answer. Lakis definitely will target him. RIP Damon. Won't be missed.
Thank you so much for your hard work!!!! <3 <3
I dont know why, i always like it when the girl take initiative, you go Yuri gurrll
How old was Genos when he killed grandpas daughter tho?? If grandpas daughter = our protags mom… like I suspect grandpa suspects, that puts the death at 22yrs ago. presumably Genos wasnt a kid or people wouldnt be so harsh right?? Wtf was he doing that they blame him so bad?? What im asking here is IS GENOS THE FATHER???
Thanks for the update
Ahhhhh. Can’t wait for the next chapter! Thank you so much Ruby-sama!
Thanks for the chapter ππ
OMG! This cliffhanger! Okok, I won’t get excited… *5min later* it’s not working!!! I’m super excited! OMG, she really asked it. I like it, +1 to the aggressive Yuri type(?) I was initially like “is really Genos appearing like that?” But then everything passed to a second plane. However, I keep wondering to who was referring Damon. Thanks for the chapter! π€ Take care β Pd.: My week was relative normal, at home mostly because of the quarantaine but well, I hope everything will settle soon and everyone can stay healthy ππ½
Yuri js so brutal. One shot instant kill, no mercy. Painfull cliffhanger though.
I love that Yuri can math her way through what would normally be a mile high wall for dense protags. She is a little dense herself but has a good reason other than story obsession that others have. Her disconnect from emotions can make it hard to pick up on stuff quickly. But she keeps gathering info and adds it all together to come up with answers.
Thanks for the chapter!
Oooo! Next chapter pleaseπ cliffhanger! π Thank you for the chapter π₯°
OOOO YES! Can’t wait for the next chapter! But chances are, Lakis says something like no or something evasive. Or maybe it is skipped over.
I needed a teaser for that one.. Can’t wait for Wednesday to come quickly ~~
Hehe so yuri did again very assertive attempt to lakis~ this time thatβs kind of kabedonβs bed version?? Hohoho~~
I like the way she is unpredictable π€π€π€π€. The interaction between them deserve 5 stars
SAY YES! SAY YES!! SAY YESSSSSSS!!!! XHFHJATURSUCUTXUDRGU!!!!!!!!!!!
Hot damn, miss yuri! Gosh it would be funny if lakis is lowkey an M for yuri and he be like yes I do the cooking yes I do the cleaning
Uwaahhh..I totally screamed here. . Thank you for the update.. waiting for the next updateβ¦
Thank you for chapter π cannot wait for Wednesday
so, iirc she already have a hunch that lakis got feeling for her and now she wants him to put it into words eh?
what if lakis put it into action instead and do some “night exercises with her” instead XD
Thanks for the chapter β‘
I spent the whole week at home, it felt like I’m in quarantine… really…
Lol. That’s a straight ball for you! Directly asking that question, I wonder what answer Yuri is expecting? Hope Lakis won’t try to confuse Yuri to walk away in the next chapter. Maybe it will be another “hot” night? Hehehe… Thanks for the chapter desu~
βa gentleman should know to take a clean step back instead of getting all clingy.β uhm, did you not go into the coffee shop almost everyday in order to flirt with yuri?? haha jk but also yuri being so assertive is so surprising
All chrachters doesnt disappoint me to suprizeβ¦ Yuri is surely different form classic girls tooβ¦ Canβt wait for next chapter! Thank you for the translate!
Just binge read this….I can’t even understand how quickly I fell in love with Yuri/Lucas ship!
I wonder what lakis answer for it. Fufufufu that straight question hit on the right place!
Ruby-SSI! I love you thank for update πππππππππ
OMG OMG OMG OMGJHHFSKAHSTAZBJGAVXI ~~~~~~
Yuri so brazen! You struck Lakis just easy peasy… Don’t you know Lakis already falling for you head over toes? Stop adding more mushy mushy to our poor Lakis. He gonna strikes all the flies around you tomorrow, after… he strikes you 1st tonight fufufuufuufuffuuuu…
I cant take them seriously fr ππππ DS has the same name as that dude from Vampire diaries and Genos,, the android from one punch man πππ But at least theres progress in the romance dept.
YAAAAS GURL! YURI!!!
Wahhh I thought Genos/Snow was just this goody two shoes/typical nice guy 2nd lead but it turned out he had a dark past?!
omg !! I did not expect that haha. these two together always create a very sexual atmosphere
I am crying. I am screaming. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH MISS RUBY!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for chap
Plot thickens, genos killed grandpa’s daughter(probably some circumstances or else he’d be dead by now and crawford would be his enemy) that’s why he was expelled and now he was called back. Imagine genos realizes yuri is a heretic and attacks her in front of grandpa and he gets Deja Vu(idk why but i get the feeling grandpa is actually op)
Wow look at this girl taking the lead and then bombing a cliff at the end.
Yessss!!! ππππ go for it Yuri!!
Lakis!! Be honest and do not disappoint us!!
Ohhhh my heart! Yuri youβre so bold! Hahhahahahaha
I canβt take this! Hahahhaahaha
Now Yuri is on the offensive, i wish that they will just cross the line already, they both seems to fit well together and neither of the two are against being in a relationship with each.. Sigh, just say yes and kiss her Lakis! π
Thank you for the chapter and the treat! (^_^)/
She has a sharp senseπ€£, maybe because her spidey-self?
Aah.. yes the habit of throwing salt. My grandparents always do that
WaHhhhaaa… She sure has a skewed perception lol… Reminds me of my friends friend…I hesitate to call that person a friend because at the time I found her being a coktease to my other friend… Hes really placid and laid back..
She would get into bed with him and cuddle up like he was her body pillow… Stroke his thigh … Do everything but that… We shared a house as students… She decided she would shack up with him in his room…
They werent dating or anything… Its just how it was… It was really pure… No hip thrusts etc…There was 5 of us in this house he was the only guy… None of is held romantic feelings its like he was another girl… She had no sense of personal space and was touchy feely type of person… Naturally flirty nothing like our mc… But in other regards very similar…
Istg Yuri being the one whos holding the reins in this relationship and being direct is just ***chefs kiss**** LIKE,,,, YAAAAASSS GIRL!!! TELL HIM!!!! TAKE THE DAMN LEAD GURLLL