Investment Trip
Investor.
The best part was being able to fully rest on the weekends.
Usually, anything involving big money was insanely busy, after all.
Especially New York—the city where the busiest people in the world lived. In a word, work-life balance could go fuck itself.
That Korean-style commuting culture full of overtime, working even after getting home, and KakaoTalk messages popping up at all hours—America was actually the origin of that. Korea was a country that had taken America's influence head-on.
"Don't you know how to dress up? That body of yours is lewd enough just hanging clothes on it, no."
"Hey."
Was she overflowing with confidence because she thought she was superior?
Saturday morning, a woman even colder than the chilly wind appeared. The person I'd arranged to travel with. An investor who rested well on weekends could go out and play like this.
Yeah, that figure puts mannequins to shame.
A tight-fitting T-shirt. The bright sky-blue top contrasted with the dark-toned pants. A plain outfit, but that alone was enough—because her body lines were fully revealed.
"You secretly wear clothes that emphasize your curves. Surprisingly pure, huh?"
"No, I'm not!"
"What's not?"
"That... I can't help it, okay?"
Her voice trailed off. It seemed she really couldn't help it, as she tugged at her top a little and let go. It was an ordinary T-shirt—if Hye-ri or Suhyun had worn it, that is. Because the owner was Sora, it had become a lewd shirt.
This is why physiognomy never lies.
Once the main body gained experience, her innate potential would show. She still had some innocence, maybe because she was young.
"Can't I just hug you once for real?"
"Are you crazy?!"
"No, I made so much with stocks—as an investor, let's share the joy together."
It came to mind: the money with a different number of zeros stamped in the account. As if reluctantly, she timidly spread her arms.
This is working.
When I pushed, she showed her weak side. As expected, the older one should lead the younger. I pulled her into a tight embrace. Through the thin shirt, I felt her soft yet firm skin. She seemed to be wearing a thick bra; the pressure on my chest was intense. Very heavy.
"Ugh~!"
"Like it?"
"Well, of course. Why wouldn't I?"
Sora was proactive too. She seemed truly happy, freely expressing her emotions. She hugged me tightly with both arms. As if not to lose, when we hugged together her breasts rubbed against me enormously.
Fuck, I'm hard.
They were firm. I was sure they weren't the soft, squishy type. Her body temperature was high as expected—more than warm, it was hot, like a heater all its own. Her long hair tickling my nose and the bare skin of her nape. Blood rushed to my lower body.
"How about a kiss too?"
"That's crossing the line."
"Is it?"
Hahaha! She was amicable enough to take the joke. I tried to push the mood but failed.
Well, it's fine.
Today wasn't over yet. I put my arm around her shoulder and escorted her. She didn't seem to mind, following along. I had prepared something for this day.
"You bought a car? It looks expensive."
"Yeah, I got a Mercedes."
"You made that much?!"
"It's a rental."
She was so serious I couldn't keep the joke going long. When I opened the passenger door, she sat demurely.
Really fresh reaction.
In my twenties I had made big money with stocks and driven nice cars. Nothing beats a car for picking up girls. When you work on them, the cases roughly sort out.
1. Ones who've ridden some.
2. Ones who envy them.
3. Ones who show no interest.
The ones who've ridden compare various cars. Mercedes is like this, BMW like that, Audi like so. The ones who've ridden Lamborghinis are so stuck-up you wouldn't believe. They think they level up every time they ride a better car.
When they themselves don't even have their own car, let alone money in the account.
The envious ones are good because they listen well. If you set your mind to it, a one-night stand is a sure thing.
"How's the ride?"
"What?"
"As a gold spoon, is a Mercedes nothing special?"
"Dad's car is domestic, though."
And number 3. Surprisingly the easiest. They pretend not to be interested, but they're not really uninterested.
Take them around, feed them some drinks, set the mood, and they'll open up on their own.
There's no girl who isn't interested in cars and luxury. But very rarely, there are. The conversation doesn't continue. She seemed more drawn to the scenery outside the window, resting her chin on her hand as she looked.
Well, not this case.
Pinky finger. Still, she put on some airs in her own way. You have to take a woman on a trip.
"But where are we going?"
"Didn't I tell you?"
"I only heard we were going out to play..."
Especially when the road is long. Going with just dicks versus having a female—the air is different from the start.
It's sweet, you know.
The stuffy rental car interior felt like the air had been purified. It also kept things from being boring the whole way.
"Gwangju."
"Gwangju?"
"Busan's fine too. Since we're flying from Gimpo, tell me where you want."
She pondered. Her long eyebrows twitched. Seemed to be thinking which would be better.
Giving her the choice like this.
Whichever we go, the purpose of the trip can be achieved. Giving options is to confuse her. A basic scam technique. It seems like she's choosing by her own will, but actually she's being played by the other party. The real purpose is a long-distance trip. If it gets late at night, it can naturally become a one-night, two-day schedule.
"Gwangju seems better."
"Why?"
"No particular reason, but if I have to pick, the food?"
"That's right."
City of gourmets. Even without such fancy words, Jeolla Province food is basically delicious. Food is an indispensable part of travel. She was going with pleasant imaginations.
Fuck.
Driving a car after a long time. Holding the steering wheel wasn't easy. Sora was just sightseeing the scenery outside the window.
"You really have no sense, do you?"
"Why are you picking a fight all of a sudden!"
"Ha, there's a reason."
It was utterly frustrating. Even if she wouldn't peel tangerines and put them in my mouth.
At least she should let me touch her thigh.
Ninety percent of the reason a man drives is so he can touch the thigh. She didn't know that simple principle.
"Ah, senior, I have something to ask."
"Will you ask me?"
"Huh?"
If she asks, even better. Of course, it wouldn't be asking about 19+ parts.
"I went into that community you mentioned, senior."
"And?"
"It seems like a weird place."
"It is weird."
Her expression had been dissatisfied. It had been left hanging because of the temporary life-borrowing incident, but I could guess the cause.
Ordinary people get shocked when they enter.
The wording is harsh. The topics handled aren't ordinary either. So there's a perception that it's a bad site, but.
"There are a lot of hate-filled posts..."
"Ahem!"
"You're not into that kind of site too, right, senior?"
It was actually true. Most of the weird materials on the internet spewed their poison from anonymous communities.
"They were mocking that solar power that skyrocketed yesterday as a business that absolutely won't work?"
"Hmm."
"Honestly, it seems like only psychos are there."
"That's true."
Uncomfortable topics are often brought up too. Not deep web level, but it is a deep site for sure.
Why do I have to feel like I got caught by my mom, seriously.
But that kind of thing is necessary for a stock investor. Joys and sorrows. Humans' honest emotions come up without filtering.
"Do you use other stock sites?"
"There are some places I refer to."
"What do they say if they claim the market will crash?"
"C-crash?"
A cool type. Even such a Sora had a word that brought PTSD.
The intense memory of first love that she can't forget.
She got completely gutted by a massive black candle the size of a black brother. It would be stranger if she didn't have trauma.
"Usually they don't even talk about that, and it would be rude to do so."
"That's it."
"Huh?"
Is Sora the only one who's lost money in the stock market? No, Sora is mild. Stories I've heard somewhere. Family breakdowns, houses flying away—those are all based on true stories.
They try to avoid sensitive topics.
That's the look of a socially adept person. In a way, it's a line that should naturally be kept, but.
"That kind of pretense."
"Being careful with words is pretense?"
"Yeah. In the stock market, it's unnecessary."
Especially the Korean stock market is sensitive. To the point that securities firms can't issue sell opinions when putting out reports.
If they do, they get cursed out like crazy.
Popular stocks like Ohsung Electronics get so many complaint calls that work freezes. So they can only say good things. Even bad news is conveyed as roundabout as possible. And that's absolutely not a good thing.
"People get filled with joy and stop listening to negative news."
"Don't tell me it's really crashing now?"
"No..."
That kind of thing comes up directly on anonymous communities. Regardless of whether it's actually right or wrong, you can encounter various opinions.
That's necessary.
The stock market is a battle of psychology. Crash theories shouldn't be avoided but analyzed objectively. It might be uncomfortable at first. But if you keep facing them, you can recognize them as one piece of information and use them as investment ideas.
"It's kind of like that feeling. When having sex, at first you're tense and excited, but later you enjoy it like a sport. Do you like sports?"
"You fucking bastard."
The common ground might not have formed much with Sora yet. There will come a day when she can understand.
Screech—!
We arrived while chatting. Gimpo Airport. The best airport for using domestic flights.
"Earlier you asked if it was crashing or not?"
"Well..."
"Look. There are so many people. Proof that the real economy is excellent."
Inside the airport. It was packed with people, a sea of humanity. You had to be careful not to bump shoulders as you walked.
Conversely, one of the easy mistakes if you only look at crash theories is...
Judging the world from your room. Lots of people at the travel destination! Lots of people at Starbucks! The world is running fine without problems. Going on trips like this and spending money is also part of studying the economy.
"The rental car is a Mercedes but I rented it pretty cheap. That means used car prices are low. You know used cars are one of the biggest factors influencing inflation data, right? In other words, a healthy economy with low inflation."
"I see..."
"You can get a lot of investment ideas from real life too. Look. This airport too."
The companies we invest in. Obviously, they are real companies that exist. It's important to see for yourself what kind of places those companies are.
Tap, tap!
Booking the flight ticket. If you browse the site, most of the airlines that come up are listed on the stock market. What the business structure of this airline is like. There's no better way to know than riding it yourself.
"Let's take an LCC."
"Okay."
"You okay? Don't need to ride Korean Air first class?"
"I'm not that bourgeois, okay? I want to spend the money I earned carefully."
She was saying admirable things. LCC. Abbreviation for low-cost carrier. Compared to major airlines like Korean Air and Asiana, it's surprisingly cheap. But it has drawbacks accordingly.
"Cramped, right?"
"Yeah, it is."
"What do you think after riding it?"
"The feeling that if they pack them in this tight, they must make good money?"
We boarded T'way Air, one of the LCC airlines. Noticing the cost-performance from the narrow interior was excellent, but.
Fifty points.
Fixed costs like labor go out fully. In peak travel seasons where thin margins and high volume are possible, they enjoy special demand. Conversely, off-season. They don't make much money. Moreover, if a crisis hits the company.
"LCCs inevitably have shaky company operations."
"I see."
"The stock price moves sensitively to the real economy. It would be good to buy referring to that part."
There's also the fact that the plane itself is small. When loading passengers, they cram them in somehow, but if a situation comes where they have to transport cargo.
That's why during COVID, unlike the major airlines that switched to cargo transport, LCC airlines took a huge hit.
These kinds of information. If you've ridden the aircraft yourself, you can prevent them in advance.
I set off on an investment trip with Sora.