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ENG DUB Horror Game Husband Gone Soft
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00:00I end up in a dating sim my friend sent me, but neither of us realizes she actually sent me
00:04a horror game.
00:05That evening I stare at a gooey white ghost with red eyes.
00:08Is the one with red eyes the main lead?
00:10Say, honey? The gooey ghost suddenly twitches and blushes.
00:13At midnight, I stare at the blood-webbed desktop icon, lost in thought.
00:17Is it installed?
00:18Yeah, but are you sure this is a romance game?
00:21Of course, it's the best romance game in the world!
00:23Kira Lo talks to me like I'm hopeless.
00:25She rattles off all the game's main selling points.
00:28I haven't played many games. The most I've done is match 3, so I trust Kira completely.
00:33I end the call, put on my VR glasses, and lie down.
00:36But when I open Manner of Mists and press start, my vision suddenly turns red.
00:40Is this... paint?
00:42I turn my hand over confused.
00:44Then, I remember Kira said the game is a romance sim with decorating elements.
00:48I'm supposed to move in and meet all the male leads?
00:51Not only can I date them, but I can also decorate my house.
00:54As someone who loves decorating, this is a huge temptation.
00:56Then it hits me. This isn't just an interior design game.
00:59I'll have to renovate the whole house.
01:01It's a challenge. I like it.
01:03I shake the red paint off my hand and step back a few paces.
01:06When I look up again, an old run-down house stands before me.
01:10Whoa! That was close!
01:12I sigh in relief.
01:13At least retreat.
01:14As a gaming newbie, I have no idea what to do now.
01:16After more than 10 seconds, an NPC appears.
01:19Hello! I'm your client. May I have your name?
01:21After some thought, I use my usual handle.
01:24Just call me Toebean.
01:25All right, Ms. Bean. Thanks for taking this job.
01:28I shake his hand politely.
01:32As you can see, this house is a bit strange.
01:35I hope you can stay here a while and help us clear things up.
01:38The rent? I...
01:40I can't possibly charge you rent.
01:42Payment will be as we agreed.
01:44Then who covers renovation costs?
01:46We'll cover all the expenses for your work.
01:48Rest assured, greatest exorcist of the century.
01:51The greatest exorcist of the century?
01:53Me? The man hands me a card, claiming it's for in-game purchases.
01:57I'm about to thank him when he looks behind me and shouts before bolting out.
02:01I'm confused, but I don't think much of it.
02:04Judging from his average looks, he's definitely not a male lead.
02:07Kira said there are three male leads.
02:09The white-haired, red-eyed one is the favorite.
02:11He looks magnificent, like a work of art.
02:14He's hot, powerful, and loyal.
02:16Oh my gosh.
02:16Now I'm actually house.
02:18I pocket the card and approach the house.
02:19When I reach the door, it swings open.
02:21An automatic door?
02:22I'm impressed by how smart this place is.
02:24But then, something indescribable appears in front of me.
02:26It's a white, gooey mass of red eyes.
02:28When it sees me, it opens its hollow, blood-red eyes wide and growls.
02:33You're finally here, Tobeen.
02:35Kira, the male lead you mentioned has white hair and red eyes?
02:39Yeah, you saw him.
02:40So, doesn't he look like art?
02:42He does.
02:43Ha ha ha!
02:43His voice is nice, too!
02:45I have to admit, his deep voice is great.
02:47But I didn't expect Kira's taste to be this intense.
02:50Are you sure he's the most popular character?
02:52How dare you doubt Sean West's popularity!
02:54Focus on the game!
02:55He's a great character!
02:56You need to really feel his emotions!
02:58Got it?
02:59His name is Sean West?
03:00He seems upset that I'm ignoring him.
03:02Did you mess up?
03:03I dodge his charge again.
03:04I've trained in martial arts, so my strength and reflexes are better than most.
03:09The game has replicated these skills.
03:11A chill fills the air wherever Sean goes.
03:14But we can't keep fighting like this.
03:16I quickly ask Kira for help.
03:18What should I do?
03:19He looks really pissed.
03:20What do I do?
03:21Um, call him honey.
03:23Is that going to work?
03:24It'll totally work.
03:25Trust me, Sean can't handle being called that.
03:28So this is how romance games work.
03:29I feel more confident.
03:31I find an opening, rush to his side, and hug him tightly.
03:34Honey!
03:35Sean's ferocious growl instantly turns into a whimper.
03:39Now that you've called me that, you're really mine.
03:42The whole house heard it.
03:44Since you're mine, let's do something R-rated tonight.
03:47After entering the house, I put down my things and look around.
03:50The place is in worse shape than I thought.
03:52I hear marbles rolling on the ceiling.
03:53The house must be rotting from mold.
03:55There are even bats in here.
03:56Up close, the man never told me I'd be sharing the place with unhygienic people.
04:00Opening the bedroom door, I run straight into a guy with long hair.
04:03His hair is all tangled, covering most of his face.
04:06His clothes look days old.
04:07They're ragged and stained with red.
04:09As I wonder how to greet him, he suddenly sticks out his tongue.
04:12I'm taken aback.
04:13Man, your tongue is so white.
04:14Are you sick?
04:15The guy freezes and says nothing.
04:17It's okay.
04:17I'll get some ingredients later and make you some nutritious soup.
04:20Kira once said, to win over an NPC, you've got to win over their stomach.
04:24The guy seems pleased.
04:26He opens his mouth, revealing sharp white teeth.
04:28Then, he grabs my shoulders as if thanking me.
04:31Turns out he's mute.
04:32I feel a pang of pity and remember Kira's words.
04:34Except for Sean, the other two are a total pass.
04:37One's a mute named Tyler Birch.
04:39He always plays the victim, not my type.
04:41I study the guy in front of me.
04:42Looks like he's Tyler Birch.
04:44I study the guy in front of me.
04:45Looks like he's Tyler Birch.
04:47I wonder which actions are in the most favor.
04:49I need to keep my options open.
04:50Just then, Sean suddenly returns.
04:52His pale body slowly new.
04:54Tyler pulls away.
04:55I turn around to see Sean extending two dark claws.
04:58He's holding towels and toiletries.
05:00Are these for me?
05:01He stays silent, but his body turns red and his eyes dart around.
05:05Sean turns even redder.
05:07He rubs his black claws together, looking anxious.
05:09I glance at the wall clock.
05:11Do you want to have dinner later?
05:12I'm a pretty good cook.
05:13He nods and quickly runs off again.
05:15Though I said I'd cook, I don't have any ingredients.
05:18There are about three hours until dinner.
05:20I can head to town.
05:21I pull up the map, check the route, and start the pickup truck in the garage.
05:24The game's controls are incredibly smooth.
05:26It feels like I'm really driving.
05:28I follow the route and soon arrive at a shopping town.
05:31What's strange is, everyone here looks emotionless and downcast.
05:34The entire town is shrouded in a thick gloom.
05:36There's zero vitality.
05:38They definitely cut corners on the scenery and the NPCs.
05:41I walk into a shop and take out my card.
05:43Hello.
05:43I'd like to buy a few things.
05:45The shopkeeper gives me a half-hearted look, then limps toward me.
05:48What do you want?
05:49What do you have?
05:50He sits behind a glass counter and shows me an inventory list.
05:54Rooster, dog blood, garlic, salt, peach wood, ginger, rice, and mirror.
05:58It's just a bunch of random stuff.
06:00The prices shock me.
06:02Why is it so expensive?
06:03A rooster costs $1,000?
06:05Take it or leave it.
06:06This town's about to be done for anyway.
06:09Why?
06:10The shopkeeper looks at me strangely as if I'm an idiot.
06:13Are you buying or not?
06:14I quickly pull out my card.
06:16Yes.
06:16Dog blood doesn't sound very tasty.
06:18I already have seats put them in the car.
06:20I carry the odd assortment of items back to my truck.
06:23This is pure extortion.
06:24He charged me $3,000 for stuff that shouldn't even cost $300.
06:28Even though it's not my money, it still hurts my soul.
06:30But I didn't expect the shop to sell live roosters.
06:33It's fine.
06:33I have some survival skills.
06:35I can kill a rooster.
06:36I grab a knife from the toolbox in the truck and skillfully slaughter the rooster.
06:40It takes some time.
06:41By the time I get back to the house, it's already late.
06:44Sean is waiting for me at the door.
06:45He freezes when he sees what I'm holding.
06:47I'm really sorry.
06:48I took a bit longer than expected.
06:50Sean steps aside without a word.
06:52I enter the kitchen and put the bag down.
06:54Suddenly I'm thrown to the floor.
06:56Caught off guard, I see Sean approaching me.
06:59His bloodshot eyes are inches from my nose.
07:01What are you doing?
07:02That's what I should be asking you.
07:05Are you trying to kill me too?
07:08Who said I want to kill you?
07:10You lied!
07:11You lied to me!
07:14You lied to me!
07:16As he repeats the words, the eyes on his body dart around.
07:19Countless piercing sounds rush at me from all directions.
07:22The expensive ingredients I bought are now wasted.
07:24I'm not a pushover.
07:26Are you crazy?
07:26I just came back a little late.
07:28I'm still making dinner for you.
07:30Why are you yelling at me?
07:31Looking at the ruined ingredients, I feel heartbroken.
07:34If you're upset, then at the ruined ingredients.
07:37After a long silence, he asks tentatively.
07:39You bought all this to cook for me?
07:41Of course.
07:42Do you know how expensive this was?
07:43Pay me back!
07:44Another long silence.
07:46The house is eerily quiet.
07:48Sean walks over to the mess, extends his claws, and gathers everything up.
07:51Then, it's like something dissolves inside him.
07:54He summons a ball of ice-cold water, washing everything clean.
07:57Once he's finished, he hands them back to me.
07:59I'm sorry.
08:00I take them with a cold expression.
08:02It's a romance game, after all.
08:04An unhinged male lead is normal.
08:06Fine.
08:06I'll forgive you this time, but don't let it happen again.
08:09Okay.
08:10Sean nuzzles against me.
08:11His body is icy cold, like a cool water pillow.
08:14It feels good.
08:15I can't help but pet his head.
08:16Good boy.
08:17An hour later, Sean and I enjoy the salt-baked chicken.
08:20Sean puts the dishes in the sink.
08:21I look at the filthy house, feeling overwhelmed.
08:23I pull a ladder from under a skull model to fix the light bulb.
08:26Tyler happens to come downstairs.
08:28Hey, give me a hand.
08:30At my voice, Tyler's head snaps a sharp 90 degrees.
08:33He seems eager to help.
08:34The next moment, he's right in front of me.
08:35Before I can speak, Sean steps in between us, radiating a chilling presence.
08:39His black claws swell up, becoming a massive shadowy fist.
08:43The shadow lunges.
08:44Tyler is thrown against the wall, just like the ingredients.
08:46That's one more thing to fix.
08:48Tyler is stuck in the wall.
08:49He has no idea why he's even being hit.
08:51Get lost.
08:52Tyler scrambles off the wall and crawls away on all fours.
08:55Sean's jealous?
08:56Seriously?
08:57He's so possessy.
08:58Is this okay?
08:59My heart skips a beat.
09:00Crap.
09:01He's so cute.
09:02That night, I lie in my hastily tidied bed.
09:04Normally, these games have save points, either by the fire or in the bed.
09:07I close my eyes, trying to exit the game.
09:10But no matter what I do, the game doesn't respond.
09:12Is this not a save point?
09:14Full of doubt, I get up and walk to the living room.
09:16It's packed with people.
09:18Everyone is gathered by the fireplace.
09:20Sean is giving a speech seriously.
09:21I arrived late, and I'm far away, so I only catch part of it.
09:25I won't let anyone hurt her.
09:27If anyone has a problem, take it up with me.
09:30Huh?
09:31Who?
09:33All eyes turn to me at once.
09:35That's when I notice everyone here has an artistic vibe.
09:37In a way, the game's aesthetic is unified and pretty unique.
09:40I look around.
09:41I see a pale woman with tear-streaked cheeks.
09:43A baby with severed hands.
09:44Breaking every labor law in the book.
09:46Good evening.
09:47Did I disturb you?
09:48Why are you up?
09:49It's a bit cold.
09:51Can I start a fire?
09:52Start a fire with what?
09:53This.
09:54The air turns static.
09:55It's just me and Sean now.
09:57Why did they leave?
09:58It's fine.
09:59They're just shy.
10:00Moonlight pours through the broken window, casting rippling shadows on the table.
10:04The room is so quiet I can hear my breathing.
10:06Maybe it's the quiet of the scene, but it somehow feels romantic.
10:09I awkwardly place wood in the fireplace, then suddenly realize something.
10:13Do you have a lighter?
10:14Sean snaps his fingers.
10:16Fireplace bursts into flames.
10:18Superpowers are handy.
10:19I walk around the fireplace searching for a save point.
10:21Sean watches me intently.
10:23What's wrong?
10:23Nothing.
10:24Do I need to sleep by the fire?
10:25I sit on the couch in front of the flames trying to fall asleep.
10:29But this game is just too realistic.
10:31Even the musty smell of the pillow is simulated.
10:34I can't relax enough to sleep.
10:35Sean's body suddenly shifts, transforming into something like jelly.
10:38He's pure white with two red eyes.
10:40I'm shocked.
10:41You can shapeshift?
10:42Yeah.
10:42I'm still amazed by his transformation.
10:44When he wriggles over, sits beside me, and becomes my pillow.
10:47I sleep peacefully.
10:48Maybe it's because Sean's body is so comfortable, but I sleep very soundly.
10:52The bad news is, I still can't figure out how to exit the game.
10:55It's becoming a problem.
10:56Even though I can move around, calls won't connect.
10:58I'm cut off from the outside.
11:00It seems like I have to clear the game.
11:02Until then, I can't stop or exit midway.
11:03I can only pray that my body holds up.
11:06The good news is, in-game time doesn't match real time.
11:08The game moves faster.
11:10In other words, my body should last longer than expected.
11:12After several failed attempts to log out, I give up struggling.
11:15I open my eyes, and the scene before me stops my breath.
11:18The young man's face is flawless.
11:20His head is lowered.
11:21His white hair is so fine.
11:22Frost coats his lashes, thick and soft.
11:25He has a high nose and thin lips.
11:26There's a small mole near his mouth.
11:28I feel a cruelness on my fingers.
11:30Only then do I realize my hand is wrapped tightly around his waist.
11:33I pull my hand away.
11:34The young man stirs, slowly waking up.
11:36His moist, blood-red eyes slowly open.
11:39Morning.
11:39You're Sean?
11:40Yeah.
11:41A faint smile tugs at his lips.
11:42He's in a good mood.
11:43What's wrong?
11:44Maybe it's because he just woke up.
11:46But he's radiating a lazy softness.
11:48His eyes are-
11:48How did you become like this?
11:50Don't like it?
11:51I do.
11:52As long as you like it.
11:53Just then, a knock sounds at the door.
11:55I pull away from Sean.
11:56Wait here for me.
11:57Sean stays put.
11:58I open the door.
11:59It's the middle-aged NPC from yesterday.
12:01In just one day, his dark circles have worse.
12:03I think it'll help with your job.
12:04Come in.
12:05No, no.
12:06I'll just tell you here.
12:07He pulls out a stack of papers and flips through them.
12:10In terms of efficacy, salt is the weakest and last the shortest.
12:13Burning peach wood offers protection.
12:15Garlic needs to be made into a necklace.
12:17The rooster works best.
12:18But the house owner may intervene.
12:21Investigations show the owner's name is Sean West.
12:23He's a cold demon.
12:24He can command freezing air and read minds through touch to know their preferences.
12:28What's even scarier is-
12:30He rambles on for a while.
12:31But all I catch is Sean.
12:32I quickly jump in.
12:34Sean, right?
12:34I know.
12:35What a cringy setting.
12:36That means his current look is based on my thoughts.
12:38No wonder he's exa-
12:39Aesthetic, not be attractive.
12:41Lost in thoughts.
12:42I didn't notice the man turning pale.
12:44You've met him already?
12:46Yeah, he's pretty nice.
12:47His face grows even paler.
12:49He hands me the papers, trembling.
12:50But I don't have the patience to read them.
12:52So I cut to the chase and ask,
12:54So, what exactly do I need to do to finish the job?
12:57Well...
12:57He hesitates.
12:58Just clear.
12:59It'll be done in no time.
13:00The man looks at me with respect.
13:02Good luck.
13:03Once I see him out, I close the door and start thinking.
13:06From the information I have, there are two conditions to clear the game.
13:09First, gain Sean's favor.
13:11Second, repair the house.
13:12Completing both in a short time seems impossible.
13:15I glance over at Sean.
13:16He's somehow got an apple and is leisurely peeling it for me.
13:19I feel a headache coming on.
13:21I'm terrible at romance.
13:22To be honest, I've never been in a relationship.
13:24And I can't even exit to check a guide.
13:27But judging from how Sean treats me, I guess he doesn't dislike me.
13:30I wonder how high his favorability is.
13:33After a moment I ask,
13:34Can you kiss me?
13:35What?
13:35Kiss me, please.
13:37Sean drops the apple immediately.
13:39What?
13:39I, maybe not.
13:40He mutters.
13:41Then vanishes without a trace.
13:43Looks like his favorability isn't there yet.
13:45I sigh in disappointment.
13:46That afternoon, I officially begin the repair work.
13:49There's a lot to do, so I had my housemate's help.
13:51First, I reattach the fallen window frames.
13:53Cover the glass with old newspapers.
13:55And then, I wash the entire place with soapy water.
13:57The dirty wooden floors shine after the wash.
13:59But they're a bit faded.
14:01Red paint keeps bleeding out.
14:02I rinse several times until it's clear.
14:04Sean watches me, looking like he has something to say.
14:06I can't take it.
14:07Come help me.
14:08Oh.
14:09He walks over and holds the ladder.
14:10I climb up to clean the last light bulb.
14:12Can you not buy chandeliers next time?
14:14They're such a pain.
14:15Okay.
14:16You can buy them, but hire your own cleaner.
14:18I'm not doing this again.
14:20All right.
14:20I squeeze the rag in my hand, carefully stepping down.
14:23The crying woman has finished washing the carpet.
14:26Ma'am, is this okay?
14:27Yes.
14:28Good job.
14:28I hang the carpet on the drying rack and suddenly stop.
14:31She stares at me and stands frozen in place.
14:34Seeing her pale face, I sincerely take her hand.
14:36By the way, you look really pale.
14:38It's probably anemia.
14:39You need some iron.
14:40Her eyes well up again.
14:41I turn to dry something else, but when I turn back, she's gone.
14:45Huh?
14:45Where did she go?
14:46As light emerges in the clearing sky, Sean let out a subtle smile.
14:50To the place she belongs.
14:51After all these years, she can finally leave.
14:54The floor is nearly dry.
14:55I straighten the picture frames.
14:57Sean helps me clean the corners with cold water, which speeds things up.
15:00I see an ugly pentagram on the hallway floor.
15:02After some thought, I grab some pain.
15:04Tyler walk by, covered in dirt.
15:05I immediately pull him over.
15:06I ask Sean for a basin of water to wash Tyler's hair.
15:09Then I grab the scissors.
15:10In no time, Tyler's long hair is now a sharp wolf cut, revealing his handsome face.
15:14See?
15:14He looks so good.
15:15Hmm.
15:16Nothing special.
15:17Tyler starts babbling, but I can't understand a word.
15:20He bows to me and disappears down the hallway.
15:22Later that night, the twin girls run around playing with a ball.
15:25I catch the ball and bounce it a few times.
15:28They walk up to me, hand in hand, and say in unison,
15:31Play with us.
15:32Suddenly the temperature drops.
15:33I feel a chill.
15:34No.
15:35Why?
15:36Because she's my wife.
15:37The twins droop their heads.
15:39I can't help but laugh.
15:40Why are you jealous of kids?
15:42Don't listen to him.
15:43I'll play with you.
15:44I hand kids have endless energy.
15:46We play right until midnight.
15:47When the clock strikes 12, the two girls vanish without a trace.
15:50I turn to Sean.
15:51Where did they go?
15:53Sean doesn't answer right away.
15:54He walks up to me and pulls me into a hug.
15:56I blink, surprised by his embrace.
15:59Sean, what's wrong?
16:00He stays silent.
16:01I feel a sudden chill.
16:02His cold hand presses against my neck, holding me to his shoulder.
16:05A faint, minty scent of blood silently spreads through the air.
16:09Finally I hear his hoarse whisper.
16:11I don't know why he's thanking me, but I slowly hug him back.
16:14The house repairs go smoother than I expected.
16:17In just a few days, the entire place is completely transformed.
16:19Sean deserves some credit.
16:20His powers are perfect for cleaning.
16:22Meanwhile, I notice that more and more of my housemates are all gone.
16:25By the end, it's just me and Sean left.
16:27The next morning, the town finally clears up.
16:29Sunlight breaks through, warming the refurbished house.
16:31The town's residents all step outside at once, gazing up at the sky.
16:35I excitedly lean out the window.
16:36The sky's clear.
16:37Yeah, it's clear.
16:38Suddenly, Sean steps forward, his foot touching the sunlight.
16:41I turn around and see his body melting like ice.
16:44Flowers are in full bloom and the sun is warm.
16:46Wind surges from behind me as a cold kiss lands on my lips.
16:49I press my lips together.
16:51He st-
16:51I call out his name, Sean.
16:53He doesn't answer.
16:54Under the brilliant sun, he smiles faintly, then vanishes before my eyes.
16:58The house crumbles.
16:59By the time I come to, I'm standing alone outside the door.
17:02Just like when we first met, the NPC runs up to me in a hurry.
17:06Congratulations.
17:06A familiar virtual screen appears before me.
17:09Manor of Mists cleared.
17:10Exit the game.
17:11I take off my glasses and realize tears have covered my face.
17:14The cold sensation still lingers on my fingertips.
17:17I sit on the bed, lost in thought.
17:19My phone rings beside me.
17:21I pick it up in a daze.
17:22My goodness!
17:23You finally picked up.
17:24Where have you been?
17:25You didn't answer your calls.
17:27I almost went and kicked down your door.
17:29Kira.
17:33Manor of Mists is such an amazing game.
17:37I get that you like Sean, but what's Manor of Mists?
17:40That's the game you sent me.
17:43The one you called the greatest romance game in the world.
17:45I sent you the wrong one.
17:47Manor of Mists isn't a romance game.
17:49It's a horror game my boyfriend gave me.
17:52How could Sean even be in there?
17:54Then who did I meet?
17:55Over the next few days I try to log into Manor of Mists again.
17:59Even if I have to restart the game, even if he forgets everything about me, even if he's
18:02just a mindless NPC, it shouldn't fail.
18:05I can't explain this strange unease and sadness deep inside me.
18:08I just want to see him.
18:09I really do.
18:10Kira suggests I check the official game forum.
18:12If you want news about the game, that's the fastest way.
18:15See what players are discussing.
18:16So I enter the Manor of Mists forum.
18:18To my surprise it's already blowing up.
18:20Toddless posts and comments are all talking about the same thing.
18:23Punching off at the game's boss, Sean West.
18:25Players notice the boss was deviating from the script.
18:28He stopped responding to taunts and attacking players.
18:30Players also notice he'll sometimes turn into a handsome human figure and sit on the
18:34couch at night, as if reminiscing or watching something.
18:37Soon after, players discover he's showing signs of self-destruction.
18:40Shaws.
18:41Active only in dark rooms and focused on killing.
18:43But he has developed his own consciousness.
18:45He dismisses the spirits, does as he pleases, and harms himself.
18:48No one knows what he's thinking.
18:49Or what his goal is.
18:51This game is unplayable!
18:52Fix it now!
18:53As I keep reading, I start piecing together a new Sean.
18:56Because I played outside the box, I missed out on a lot of lore I was supposed to uncover.
19:01The main story should have been about purging spirits with dog blood and burning wood.
19:05And apparently, he fears sunlight and hates chicken.
19:07After that, the game slowly fades into silence.
19:10A game with unpatched bugs is soon forgotten.
19:12But I haven't forgotten.
19:13My heart feels heavy, like a block of iron.
19:15I think I'll never see him again.
19:17In the day, he's doing nothing.
19:18Kira asks me to try the actual romance game.
19:21I hesitate, then refuse.
19:22My life is peaceful, like a pre-written storyline, following a set track.
19:26On one quiet, moonlit night, I lie in bed and hear the sound of glass breaking.
19:30Half asleep, I see a gooey white mass pouring out of the VR glasses.
19:34It slivers toward me with its gentle red eyes wide open.
19:37Tiny black claws reek out.
19:39Ms. Tobin, can I hold your hand?
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