noveldrama
Chapter 162
Chapter 162
The sudden phone inspection began.
Normally, such a thing would never be allowed—it was an invasion of privacy. Even if there was nothing to hide, it’s natural not to want others to see what’s on your phone, especially if it’s your partner.
However, Shia proposed the inspection without any hesitation. She had a single purpose: to unmask Alice in front of Yu-jin.
**[“Shia, aren’t you embarrassed? Yu-jin is... going to see it, you know?”]**
**[“Not at all. Unlike someone else, I’ve got nothing to hide.”]**
Shia was completely confident. The only hobby she indulged in on her phone was reading web novels.
Sure, it was a little embarrassing to reveal what she was reading… but it was mostly ordinary romance fantasy novels. Nothing weird.
Since she had a clear conscience, she didn’t have a problem with it.
"Go ahead and check. Start with mine. Check everything from messages to the gallery, and even the browser."
"S-Shia, the browser… that’s really personal..."
"Make sure to check the browser thoroughly. Look through each search history for anything unusual."
Thus began the inspection, with Shia herself pushing for it. Yu-jin’s hand reluctantly reached for her phone.
‘They’ve checked my phone plenty of times, but this is the first time I’m doing the opposite...’
- Tap tap.
"I’ll just check the browser history and skip the messages and gallery."
With those words, he opened the browser app. The search bar and previous search history were right in front of him.
**[Recent Searches]**
- "Average chest sizes by country"
- "Inconveniences of having a large chest"
- "Average chest size in Korea"
- "What percentage is a B-cup in Korea"
- "How to increase chest size"
- "Boyfriend staying overnight"
- "Boyfriend date ideas"
‘Oh, Shia... this is heartbreaking...!!’
Yu-jin felt an overwhelming surge of sympathy.
His wife had been secretly hurt, researching country averages only to be struck by the reality of Western physiques. She looked up the “inconveniences” of a large chest as a form of mental comfort, then reassured herself that her size was above average in Korea… only to end up searching for ways to increase her chest size.
If that’s not a tragedy, what is?
He was nearly in tears, trembling as he processed it all.
"...?"
‘Why is he acting so strange?’
Of course, Shia had long forgotten about those searches. It was a moment of resilience, befitting the mental strength of a second-generation chaebol.
"Well, I guess there’s nothing unusual in the history. Let’s just stop here..."
"You just skimmed through it. Look properly! Check the entire history and even the frequently visited sites!"
The public inspection of her private affairs continued.
Confidently, she encouraged him to delve deeply, to savor the purity of her habits and uncover Alice’s hidden perversions.
**[Frequently Visited Websites]**
1.
2.
3. news.awakener…
‘Wow, there’s really nothing here.’
Just as Shia had claimed, there didn’t seem to be anything problematic. The most frequently visited site was for web novels, followed by a portal site and a news site for Awakeners.
Yu-jin was relieved.
‘I’ll just check out what web novels she’s reading. I mean, sharing hobbies with your wife is always good...’
**[Dreaming Through Web Novels, Nonopia!]**
**[Recently Viewed Works]**
1. *The Youngest Daughter of the Northern Duke’s Family*
2. *How the Princess with a Time Limit Survives at the Academy*
……
…
74. *The Hypnotist Matchmaker’s Second Chance*
"...?"
‘Why am I here?’
The relief didn’t last long.
Among the “romance fantasy” novels, there was one odd title. And it was a title that felt uncomfortably familiar.
Before he knew it, his finger had moved as if bewitched…
**[Title: The Hypnotist Matchmaker’s Second Chance]**
Tags: #MartialArts #SF #Cyberpunk #HighRating #R18
‘What in the...?’
Yu-jin felt like he was looking into the abyss.
Martial arts? Okay, fine. But sci-fi and cyberpunk? And it’s rated 19+?
He glanced at Shia, his curiosity piqued.
- Staring.
"Hm? What’s wrong?"
"It’s just... I’m looking at your web novel site. There’s one novel here..."
"Hah! I’ve carefully curated every single one, so if you’re curious, go ahead and read it."
Once again, Shia was completely unfazed. She’d entirely forgotten about that particular work.
**[Hmm, let’s see… Before bed, is there anything interesting? Oh? The Hypnotist Matchmaker?]**
**[How ridiculous. Why is something like this here? Well, maybe I’ll read it... later…]**
The story was simple: after a study session, Shia, who was a bit tipsy, had come across the novel while browsing. Curious and somewhat intoxicated, she added it to her reading list as a potential read for another time.
Naturally, if she’d seen it sober, she would’ve removed it from her list immediately. But due to her drunken state, she’d even purchased the whole series, which she promptly forgot about.
‘Well, I may have added something weird in a sleepy daze, but... it should be fine.’
One more thing that was unfair—Shia hadn’t actually read a single chapter.
Of course, if she’d seen it clearly, she would’ve deleted it right away. But unfortunately, that novel had been lost in her reading list, buried far down.
But to Yu-jin, it looked like...
‘Shia reads this stuff? Why would she...?’
To him, it looked like she had wholeheartedly endorsed it, even purchasing the entire series.
His trembling hand hovered over the notification, curious about the suspiciously high view count on the “Illustration Collection.”
‘Maybe the title is misleading. It could be a wholesome story, and the title is just...’
- Hesitates.
‘There are so many explicit images! These are just... adult illustrations!’
The sight that met his eyes was a display of skin, thoroughly inappropriate and dark, filled with explicit images.
His hands quickly closed the phone.
"So, this is the kind of thing you read...? I never would have guessed..."
"Hah! They’re really good reads, I’ve read them two or three times each!"
"...This is something worth reading multiple times?"
"Absolutely! They’re fun enough to stay up all night with!"
"..."
But Shia stayed calm. Oblivious to the misunderstanding she was under, she was simply pleased with herself.
Yu-jin, feeling overwhelmed, picked up something else.
‘I’m not judging Shia... I still love her, but... Please, Alice!! You have to be pure!!’
This time, he picked up Alice’s phone, hoping to escape into a cleaner paradise.
‘Alice is the purest of my wives, so there should only be things like “pine needle gazes”...’
**[Frequently Visited Websites]**
1. hitori.la
2. …
- Tap.
**[Title: Mother’s Kitchen]**
(An extreme close-up of a middle-aged woman saying, “You’re all pent up, aren’t you?” on the cover.)
"..."
There was no paradise at the end of his escape.
Yu-jin’s world turned dark.
What is this? Why does this exist? If the woman were attractive, like their chairman, he could understand the demand from a certain dark fanbase, but this...
- Murmuring.
"This isn’t... even human..."
The words escaped him involuntarily as he looked over at Alice, his golden eyes filled with confusion.
"U-um, Yu-jin, it’s just... I didn’t...!"
Alice was horrified, certain he was now judging her.
Shia, feeling triumphant, was ready to gloat—
"See? She’s into all sorts of weird things."
"Wait, so you’re into this too?"
"...What?"
The fire spread quickly.
The misunderstandings and wild accusations were well-fueled, and what followed… was predictable.
---
With some time, everyone settled down and finally had a productive conversation.
"So, you’re saying it was an accidental click?"
"Yeah! Sometimes they advertise these things on the site. I must have clicked by mistake."
"And the payment?"
"I’m Yu Shia. I pay for everything I might read, even if I don’t."
"I see."
The misunderstanding cleared up quickly. Shia explained that she hadn’t actually read *The Hypnotist Matchmaker.*
"Wait, Alice, was yours also from an ad?"
"Huh?"
"Your browser history showed something strange, full of weird ads and... terrifying comics. Check it out."
"W-what is this?!"
"Fox spirit, what on earth were you looking at? Ugh, that’s disgusting."
Alice, upon looking at her phone, was genuinely horrified. It wasn’t an act; even Shia was repulsed by what she saw.
Phew. So it was just an ad after all. Alice wasn’t into those things either.
With a sigh of relief, Yu-jin spoke up.
"Alright, both of you, be careful with ads. Don’t click on strange links, okay?"
"Yes..."
"Why do I have to be lumped in with her, anyway?"
"Come on, Shia. And watch out for your clothes, too."
"...
Enough with the looks already!"
Shia, clearly embarrassed, hurried to adjust her clothes.
---
After some peace was restored, they finally returned to the clan.
"Yu-jin, has the discussion concluded?"
"Yes. No more fighting, right?"
"Of course! Shia’s my friend now!"
"...I suppose we’re allies."
"Glad to hear it. Please continue to look after our Shia, Miss Alice."
"Of course~."
Thankfully, Shia’s father didn’t make a big deal out of it.
After taking a seat, Yu-jin spoke up slowly.
"Father, since we’re here, I have a request."
"Another one? If it’s about motels or anything of the sort—"
"No, it’s not that."
"Then what is it...?"
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“I intend to surpass Ninomiya Aika and take the top S-rank position. I ask for your support in this endeavor.”