"That's certainly true."
Jaeshin touched Nok's ear and smiled gently.

"It’s pretty… you've become even more beautiful."

End.
—————————“Pierced by you”

Jaeshin was surprised, but soon smiled.
"Do you want mine?"
"Yes."
Nok nodded honestly.
"You said it suits me. In return, you wear this green one."
Jaeshin followed. The red glow dwelt in Nok's ears, and the beauty of green breathed in Jaeshin's ears. That, was very satisfying.

"Well,"
Jaeshin picked out one of the earrings he had in a small box. It was with a beautiful green jade like Nok's eyes.
"Try this. I think it suits you."
Nok stared at the earring for a while, then reached out to touch Jaeshin's ear, tilted his head slightly.
"I prefer this one."

"Of course."
Jaeshin took Nok's hand and led it to his ear. Nok felt the small hole and widened his eyes.
"Wow... a hole,"
"That didn't hurt that much, did it?"
Jaesin grinned.
"If you want me to pierce you in other places, anytime-"
Nok's sleeve hit Jaeshin in the face.

Nok didn't scream or bite him, but the arm around Jaeshin's back tightened. Jaeshin quickly pulled out the needle and touched the wound with his left hand. The purple-red energy erased the pain and stabilized the hole. Pulling away a little, Nok looked up at Jaeshin.
"Did it work?"

"Jaeshin?"
Nok asked suspiciously. Jaeshin sighed, and fixed the tip of the needle firmly in place.
"Are you ready?"
Nok's body tensed.
"Yes."
"Okay. Nok,"
"What?"

"...Welcome to the afterworld."

Hearing the wisper, the moment Nok held his breath, Jaeshin pierced his ear all at once.

Jaeshin brought the needle closer. As the sharp tip touches to soft skin, somehow he began to feel strange. Though it's a spirit, he was trying to injure Nok. At the same time, he was trying to leave an indelible mark on Nok. Feeling sweet guilt, Jaeshin unconsciously licked his lips.

"It'll just prick for a moment."
Jaeshin pulled Nok closer and held his head on his shoulder.
"If it hurts, you can bite me."
"Then I definitely won't."
Nok pretended. Jaeshin laughed and tucked Nok's long, lustrous black hair behind his ear so he could see the position on it.

Hearing the word "family" made Nok smile warmly.
"Very well. As long as you do it."
Jaeshin kissed him on the cheek, then stood up and rummaged through some of the drawers in the room, pulling out a small box. He picked up a thin needle, Nok flinched a little.
"...Does it hurt?"

"Come to think of it, I haven't pierced your ears yet. You're not the Crown Prince anymore, so you don't need to worry about how you look, right?"
"Ah..."
Nok hesitated. Jaeshin tempted him.
"Everyone here is doing it. Now that you've become our family, why not give it a try?"

"...No."
There was a short pause before Nok answered.
"I don't regret coming here. But...I won't deny that I'm feeling a bit nostalgic."
"If you want to know, I'll tell you what it's like in palace anytime."
Jaeshin gently nibbled on Nok's ear, and suddenly remembered something.

Nok was worried about Jaeshin but Jaeshin was also worried about Nok. His intensity this time seemed like a reaction to Jaeshin's worry. He doesn't want to leave Nok's side, doesn't want Nok to be hurt, doesn't want to lose Nok. It's too deep to be called love, but it IS love❤️💚

By the way, how much of Nok's body has been remodeled by Jaeshin now? It's been more than 6mos. since they met, and for example, all the cells in a human's blood are replaced every 4mos. Nok's body can no longer return to one doesn't know Jaeshin, it's made by him, made for him.

Nothing is better for my health than seeing Nok wants to be doted by Jaeshin. It is always Nok who makes Jaeshin endure and brings him to his limit. I think I totally get why Jaeshin is so infatuated with Nok... and bonus points is that now Nok is also infatuated with Jaeshin.

Around ch.5, Jaeshin said that pleading with ghosts would be counterproductive because they see things upside down. Jaeshin has been more of a kind and caring human being lately, so I'm ecstatic to see him be this wild and instinctual. Aand it's Nok who was making him do that…!

Actually, I don't have much to say this time. It's like I'm standing there in a daze, in a vacant lot after a bomb was dropped on me. From start to finish, their energy and passion were crazy. They were intense before they fell in love, so it's natural they're even more intense…

Me too🥹🥹 The Japanese vers are like in the day but original ones are like in the night, so it should be so gorgeous Nok on the original vol.2😍😍

Thank you haru🥰wishing you a merry JaeNok-Christmas 🎄❤️💚