Taesuk begins by explaining the rules of the game.
"After you pick a partner, one person holds the other while you place the ice on top of them. So whoever can holds the most ice wins."
The first two teams to battle it out will be gu-ro x yoo-ah vs dylan x hyo.
Nongshin decides to pester hyo"In this state alreadly, isn't she (hyo) already like seven ice blocks!"
Hyo defends our chances, "Oppa, since Yoo-ah is tall, her weight can be quite heavy too."
She walks over and decides to scout the competition.
Putting her ear near Yoo-ah's mouth, she waits for her to reveal the magical figure.
Yoo-ah obliges and says something softly, I can barely pick it up but I do hear that its forty something.
Hyo swaggers over with a big defeated smile as she says "Ah she's heavier than I thought !!"
Taesuk asks, "Then Hyo, can you reveal yours?"
"You know it already, it was revealed on the Sukmodo episode already" She chuckles .
Taesuk then turns to Raesuk, ""How much was it again?"
"Wasn't it 60 something Hyung?"
Hyo appalled shouts "What! It was 53, 53 kg!"
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We then get into our starting positions. Hyo's hair is hanging loose so she sweeps it behind her ears, as I begin to lift her into a princess carry.
Looking at her face up close, I notice how simple her makeup is.
It really has an alluring charm.
Her prominent features and delicate lips are really a work of art.
While she is not beautiful in a flower like manner, she is still beautiful nonetheless.
Swiftly I lift her holding one hand on her rib cage and the other supporting her legs.
One by one, team members begin packing ice blocks that are about 20 cm in length and 5 cm in width on to a blanket that is placed on hyo and yoo-ah's stomach.
Hyo shivers under the cold as my hand feels her velvet like skin growing colder at the touch.
After 5 blocks are placed, Taesuk decides to conduct an interview.
"If you were you were to describe your partner's weight right now what would it be"
Gu-ro goes first despite the strain, "It feels like white cotton"
He then asks me the same question and I answer truthfully, "Uhmm like three bags of potatoes?"
Hyo slaps me across the head as she laughs, "Never compare a lady to potatoes!"
They pack a few more until it's 8 in total.
Gu-ro and I both beginning to waver.
Taesuk asks once more, "If you were to describe their weight now?"
Gu-ro answers immediately, beavering "Like a white goose feather"
Hyo is barely hanging on to me right now with her hands wrapped tightly around my neck when Taesuk questions me, so in my panic I respond hurriedly,
"I don't know I don't know! I can't hear anything right now!"
Hyo seems to be having the time of her life as she is laughing hysterically at my torment.
After they pack one more on, I begin tittering and begin my slow descent to earth.
The limitations finally took it's toll.
'It was an unfair competition to begin with!'
"Yoo-ah, Gu-ro team. Wins!"
The results of the next two matches end up in our favour. Thus completing the Hyori team comeback with a score of 2-1!
And thereby winning the privileged of not having to do dishes tonight.
Heading back to the homestead, we finally begin the molases process.
The game, served its purpose as it gave the crew enough time to set up all the necessary equipment including a cannon like object which is apparently called a Poprice Maker.
I turn to Yoo-ah who has now changed into a check shirt and white winter padded winter jacket, for guidance, "Yoo-ah-ssi, How do you work this thing?"
Shyly she nods, "Yes, I can teach you"
I won't bore you with the details but basically its a pressure cooker meets rotasary for rice.
And when you release the pressure it pop's, it's quite the spectacle to find the entire courtyard filled in smoke like you are on a concert stage.
After the excitement and novelty is worn down, Cooking duties is once more delegated to various parties.
I begin by starting with the simplest task first, lighting the fire.
All the while I can hear hyo reading horoscopes from a newspaper, she found somewhere.
I make my way over to hear and lean in, "What does my horoscope say?"
A little excited she asks, "What's your star sign?"
"Capricorn"
"She then begins reading, 'the year begins with a real burst of energy, confidence, and power, dear Capricorn.'"
'Well that is not wrong so far'
" ' Money matters are especially strong this year. A year-long trend towards greater flow of personal income is in your forecast, but do be aware that the flow can just as easily come in and go out if you're not careful!' "
'Hmmm interesting'
" 'A spunky period for your love life, however, occurs from June 6-July 5, when your charm is at its best and romance fairly sizzles. Partnered Capricorns will also be having a good time, it's a fabulous opportunity period for scheduling a romantic getaway' "
'I will have to keep that in mind maybe Hora will be free'
"Seems like my year ahead is pretty good"
"I'm jealous" She pouts, "Mine was that I have to be wary of scammers and stay in doors!"
"No way ? Seriously?"
"Yeah look" She hands me the paper and I see that it's actually true.
Thinking about it, she does get into a bit of trouble in the near future. But maybe I can help her with that?