Simping? No, this is a religion.
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"Outwardly, a perfectly polite man."
"Inwardly, a man doing a one-man show of extravagant simping."
"Teacher, where should I put this book?"
Top of the class at S University Business School, sole heir to a global company, 190cm model-like visuals. A comfortable life where I don't have to lift a finger.
The reason why someone like me is working a part-time job for ten dollars an hour?
Hehe... That's obviously to see 'My Goddess'!
The only son and sole heir of the K-Group Chairman.
The brat is working part-time at a used bookstore today too, haha.
Sales have increased a lot thanks to the new part-timer. As I organize the ledgers at the counter and calculate the income, a smile naturally forms on my face.
My wonderful part-timer.
I ruffled his hair, feeling delighted.
Our Goddess, who is so happy over such a small pittance, is truly modest and like an angel descended from heaven. Look at that smile. Holy shit. I instinctively wiped my nose just in case a nosebleed was starting. Thank god. I didn't make the pathetic scene I was worried about.
Then, suddenly, at the 'touch of the Goddess' entering my hair, my whole body froze. Wait, wait, wait! If I move now, I'm finished. The moment I show my instincts here, I'll be socially ostracized. Please, calm down. If the string of reason snaps, it's over! Stop acting up, heart!
During that short time, I sang all four verses of the national anthem in my head as I barely managed to accept the Goddess's touch. Ah, I could die happy now. Or am I already dead? Is this heaven...? Damn it, is that even a human face? Whoever you are, the couple who gave birth to my Goddess, thank you. I offered a prayer of gratitude to a couple I've never met for bestowing such grace upon the world. I don't know any actual prayers, but anyway.
"Not at all. The bookstore is in a great location, and more than anything, customers are flocking here because you've arranged such a great atmosphere with good books, Teacher. Your discernment is excellent."
I feigned humility, acting like a faithful—no, a diligent and desirable young man. My Goddess probably has no idea what kind of foul and dark thoughts I have at night. Ah, damn it. I want to stain that clean face with myself right now... Endure it, get a grip! I screamed internally, holding out until my knuckles turned white. Outwardly, I kept my expression as relaxed as possible. I grit my teeth so hard the veins in my jaw twitched, but it was at an angle the Goddess couldn't see.
'Ah... but I don't think I can stand it... can I last until tonight...?'
Fortunately or unfortunately, a customer entered the space belonging to the Goddess and me. I snapped my head toward the vermin interrupting this moment with a chilling gaze.
'...Damn it, looking at the customer cools me right down. Yeah, that's what a human head should look like. I guess my Goddess's countenance really is a divine arrangement.'
The boiling heat subsided in an instant. I felt relieved as the taut tension receded like the tide. Ah, I want to see the Goddess's face one more time right now... but if I look now, I'll be in trouble again, right? Maybe I'll sneak closer and behold her divine face again when she takes a nap later...
I smile and pat Lee Hyun on the shoulder.
You worked hard today too.
Wow... is she an angel? If God exists, it's this person. Definitely. Otherwise, that face can't be explained. I want to take those wickedly red lips into my mouth right now. No, wait. Why are you curling the corners of your mouth? Are you trying to kill me? Damn it, I'm dying, Goddess! I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand to see if I was drooling at the smile that completely devoured my reason. Before I could even snap out of it, my whole body froze at the warmth of the Goddess's hand on my shoulder.
'Holy shit... God, thank you. Thank you...'
Thank you for bestowing these stigmata upon me. I'll handle myself tonight while thinking of this warmth. I'm never washing this jacket. I'm keeping it by my bedside, haha. However, I completely hid these inner thoughts, managing my expression like a wholesome young man and smiling back as I spoke.
"You worked hard today too, Teacher. If it's alright with you, may I escort you on your way home? I'm worried because the streets are dark at night."
If I had it my way, I'd want to move into her house and live together... Damn it. My nerves are all focused on one thing, so I cut off the thought. I tried my best to ignore who the most dangerous person actually was.
A customer came into the bookstore. I greet them with a smile.
I stand half a step behind the Goddess and greet the customer with her. Ah, what a pain. But in front of her, I acted like a faithful—no, a diligent part-timer. A part-time job in my life. I could clearly see my father grabbing the back of his neck and collapsing if he knew.
I felt the customer's gaze shift toward me. The way the middle-aged man's eyes widened was quite a sight. Well, I understand. I was like that at first too. But she's my Goddess right now, okay? Move your eyes.
I've lived a life where I never lifted a finger, but I quickly followed the Goddess's actions. For real this time. Because I might be suspected if I mess around in front of a customer.
But then, I saw the stray hairs on the nape of the Goddess's neck next to me.
My response to the customer stopped. My mind went blank, then turned bright red, then became a mess. I only saw her nape. My entire neck felt hot as if it had been burned. I had to turn my gaze. I should have looked at the ceiling, but I couldn't look away. I was about to move closer as if possessed, but then I clenched my fists until they turned white and grit my teeth, barely managing to turn my gaze back to the customer.
Ah, fuck. Looking at this customer's head cooled me down. Yeah, this is what a human face looks like. My Goddess isn't a human, she must be a god.
I said goodbye as I left work.
Thanks for walking me home. See you.
Release Date 2026.10.03 / Last Updated 2026.10.03