Chapter 379
Chapter 379
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 379
Chapter Title: Idol Maker (17)
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It's not like we're actually dating or anything... It's all just acting. So, even if my partner ends up being the vice president, that should be fine, right? Sure, if I had to choose, he's closer to a no for me, but he's still a trustworthy adult... Yeah, I can feel safe asking the vice president for help.
"Uh... Jinhee, is there really no one else besides me?"
But the vice president didn't seem keen on helping me out. The moment I brought it up, his face turned serious. Cold sweat broke out down my back from how quickly the air around him chilled.
"W-Well... I might not look it, but I'm an idol! So, you have to be careful with your words these days... Ahaha, I don't want to cause any weird misunderstandings just by bringing it up... S-So, it seems better to do it with someone from the company... Siwoo oppa's busy with comeback prep, and Jinsu oppa... h-he looks really swamped too... Ah, of course, that doesn't mean you're free, Vice President! That's not it... Um... You're just..."
"No, Jinhee."
"Y-Yes!"
"Forget everything else. Just one question."
"Yes, go ahead."
"Can you immerse yourself with me?"
"......Immerse?"
"Yeah, can you get into it with a guy who looks like this? I heard your minimum standard for a boyfriend's looks is whether you can kiss him. Can you kiss me?"
"Eek."
"See, you can't. So what couple acting? I say no way."
Ah, I get it now. That's why he's turning me down. As expected, the vice president is brutally realistic once lessons start. Jinsu oppa might've jumped at the chance to date me, but the vice president is all about reality. Kissing the vice president? No way. Just imagining it made goosebumps crawl all over my skin.
If I went on a date with the vice president... People would say I'm getting sponsored. The nicer ones might think we're like father and daughter and smile about it. But we're supposed to be dating. The hotel's already booked.
After wine in the room, he'd shower first, and I'd snap a cool selfie in my robe with the city lights behind me. Then the bathroom door opens, and he comes out half-naked, walks over to me waiting, and presses his lips to...
Ugh.
...Yeah, no way.
Unfortunately, I had no other options. With my limited dating experience, I had to act like I was dating the vice president to become a true actress. So, I mustered my courage and kissed him.
'Mmph?!'
And without a word, the vice president stuck out his tongue.
Ahh, I wasn't planning on French kissing... He really is a perv. In my imagination, he was all about that face value. He pulled me into his arms on his own, stripped off my robe, and toyed with my mouth.
'Mm... Haaah...'
Then he dragged me to the bed, stripped off his panties from atop me. W-Wait, is he seriously gonna take my first time right here? Panicking, I desperately resisted him. Even if he's my boyfriend... I don't want to do it with his smelly body.
'You like that better? P-Pervert...'
But he seemed to like it even more, pressing his nose to my armpit... Ugh, worst! As I lost my mind to my trashy boyfriend's twisted tastes... The vice president called my name in a tense voice.
"Jinhee, you okay? What's wrong all of a sudden?"
"......Ah."
"Look at you sweating. You sick? Want some painkillers?"
"N-No! I'm fine."
Idiot, I got too deep into the fantasy!
While I was groaning to myself without answering, he looked genuinely worried. Back to everyday mode, the vice president sincerely fretted over me. The same guy who was rougher than anyone in my head.
"Tell me anytime if it's too much."
"......Okay."
"And we'll slowly look for a fake dating partner starting today."
But...
If he's this caring, maybe it's possible?
Maybe because of the contrast effect, the vice president in front of me looked better than ever. I knew he was a good guy, but today he felt even more reliable. Actually, thinking about it, it wasn't just today. He's always been a good person.
So... He can handle some couple acting, right?
Having imagined the worst, I felt oddly reassured instead. With my resolve set, I opened my mouth.
"Vice President, I... I think I can do it... N-No, I can! Immersing with you... I'll give it a shot. If I can immerse with you, I can do it with anyone, right?! ...A-Ah, not that you're bad or anything! You're a really great person! I truly respect and admire you and... Ahh, Vice President is the best!"
"......Thanks."
"Hehe..."
"......"
"...Sorry."
"But Jinhee."
"...Yes."
"So, you can kiss me?"
"Uh... Y-Yeah? I guess?"
"Then, we can kiss right now?"
"Uh... E-Eh, ah, uh? Y-Yeah?"
With that, the vice president approached me. W-What do I do! He's exactly like in my imagination. Not half-naked this time, but fully dressed—still looked the same. No, of course he'd look the same, but his expression was spot on.
"Ah... Uh... Uhhh..."
I got scared. First date, first kiss, first sex... The fantasy three-stage combo flashed back, giving me chills. N-No way it goes that far like in the dream? Trembling in fear, I squeezed my eyes shut.
Soon, I felt his breath.
Lukewarm and super gross... Ah, but the scent's nice. What cologne is that? No, not the time! After briefly escaping reality, I sensed the crisis again and shivered in terror.
It was a kiss I'd have someday, but it being with the vice president made me so sad.
If it had to be someone, Siwoo oppa would've been...
-Smack!
"Ow!"
"What immersion with that look on your face? Snap out of it."
"Huh?"
"You think I'm crazy enough to kiss you? I'm not that trashy, Jinhee."
"Uh......"
"And hey, that's just what girls say about boyfriend looks. When did I ever say we have to kiss? Stop fantasizing and focus on the lesson."
"Huh?!"
What? That's all it was?
I'd been tested by the vice president again and let out a sigh of relief. More than protecting my first kiss, it confirmed once more what a good guy he is. Jinsu oppa would've gone straight for it, but the vice president knows consideration. This made me trust him even more.
"Sorry... But, um... There's really no one but you. What do I do?"
"What do you mean? I'll help, so relax."
"Really?!"
"You said there's no one else."
"Yes!"
"No choice then. I'll do it."
"Vice President..."
"Plus, my voice is decent. Check this—cover the face like... Ahh, hello. GSB Vice President, Gam Deok-bae. Nice to meet you. ...How's that? Sound handsome?"
"Whoa, for real! Amazing! Your voice is so handsome, Vice President! Doesn't match your face at all?! ...N-No, I mean... That was a compliment, not an insult... Um... V-Vice President's voice is the best!"
"......Thanks."
"Hehe..."
"......"
"Sorry."
"Sigh, anyway, cover the face like this and you can immerse."
"Thank youuu..."
"Here, take this. Practice script."
"Practice script?"
"Sweet melodrama. Prepared it to train you. We'll read it together, get that dating vibe. Script's good, so reading alone will give you the feel."
"Ah... Yes! Got it!"
"Never thought I'd read this... Sigh, whatever. Let's do our best."
Wow, so thorough. He even prepped this.
I was touched by the vice president's perfect lesson plan. As expected... He's a reliable, reassuring teacher. Just stick by him no matter what? ...I recalled that senior actress's advice.
So, yeah... I can get through this crisis quick.
Feeling great, I grinned and flipped through the script.
"Oh, and give me your hand?"
"...My hand?"
"Kiss is too much, but holding hands? Easy."
"True..."
"I'll cover my face with the script, so imagine your ideal type next to you. Immerse fully, feel that heartbeat. You're good at fantasizing."
"Mm... Okay."
Hand-holding's no big deal. I casually offered my hand. He took it with his big one. Hmm, bigger than I thought. Adult man's hand. This weird reassuring feel made me keep smiling. Not 'cause I'm happy... The situation's just funny.
Vice president with script over face, holding hands like lovers.
What is this, seriously.
Suppressing laughter, I started the reading.
"Should we not meet?"
"......"
"Huh? Should we not meet?"
But once reading began, the laughter vanished.
I thought he was just helping with lines... But his acting... was pro-level. He dove in seriously like a real actor. And with that, I immersed too, becoming the script's heroine, trading lines with him.
"Tell me not to meet him."
He was the vice president, but I didn't see him that way anymore. Script hid his face, sure... But his insane acting made me mistake him for the male lead.
"Mm..."
Thanks to that, I spent sweet time with the script's male lead.
"Don't meet him..."
I experienced a pure high school romance I'd never known.
As Sieun, laughing and chatting with Woojae. My fans who like me must've had memories like this. Peeking into that enviable youth flushed my cheeks pink.
Before I knew it, our clasped hands were fingers intertwined.
