Chapter 381
Chapter 381
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 381
Chapter Title: Idol Maker (19)
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Though the two spent every day together in heart-fluttering moments, Woojae and Sieun weren't officially dating yet.
Since it was their first love, both were afraid to confess rashly.
Worried that bringing it up might reveal their one-sided true feelings, the naive Woojae and Sieun were content just riding the thrill of their flirtation, savoring the moment.
But naturally, that attitude led to misunderstandings between them... and it all started creaking when their club junior, Minji, confessed to Woojae.
From the moment she enrolled, Minji had everyone wrapped around her finger. Unlike Sieun, she was incredibly bold. Knowing her own charms better than anyone, she didn't hesitate to approach Woojae the instant she sensed a crack between him and Sieun.
"Sunbae, you don't have a girlfriend, right?"
"Well... not yet."
"Then date me."
"...What?"
"I'm saying let's date. I like you, sunbae. Don't you like me?"
And just like that, rumors spread across the whole school that Minji and Woojae were dating. Thanks to her bold confession right at the school gate on the way home, everyone knew.
"...N-No way, right?"
Of course, it was all baseless gossip... but Sieun, hearing the rumors late, started feeling anxious. Misunderstandings piled up after that, driving a wedge between the two.
But... couldn't they just ask directly?
Why cower in assumptions and regret it later!
If it were me, I'd go straight to Woojae and clear it up... But the frustrating, timid Sieun seemed like she was choking on a sweet potato—she never even considered it and would just tear up and flee whenever she saw Woojae.
"Kyaa?!"
"Hey, why do you keep avoiding me?"
"L-Let go!"
"No."
"I said let go!"
"No way."
But our kingly, godly Woojae—handsome face, top grades, great personality, tall stature—hugged her from behind... Waaah! Waaah! Woojae! He instantly cleared up the misunderstanding Sieun had been agonizing over alone.
"What if Minji sees you doing this?!"
"Why would she care? Is she my girlfriend or something?"
"...What?"
"Is she my girlfriend or what?!"
"Y-You two aren't dating?"
"No, we're not."
"...What?"
"I turned down Minji's confession."
"...F-For real?"
"Yeah. Told her I couldn't because I like someone else."
"......Who is it?"
"You."
Our Woojae finally confesses to Sieun! The frustrating sweet potato tension gave way to a refreshing coolness. That's probably why they threw in the Minji character. Anyway, with their feelings confirmed, Sieun and Woojae become lovers.
"Jinhee, ready?"
"Eek."
"Still got a ways to go?"
"N-No, just a sec!"
But... now I have to act this out with the vice president from here on?
My fluttering heart turned ice-cold...
No, not quite.
Hand-holding, interlocking fingers, stroking the back of the hand... We'd done that simple skinship every day, but something burdensome like hugging—this was our first time.
But since it was a lesson to learn romance... skinship was an essential step.
So in the end, I gave the vice president permission.
But I shouldn't have.
With zero experience with women, the vice president got excited the moment he hugged me... and using the lesson as an excuse, he started groping me everywhere. First my waist, then my legs, then my butt... one hand on my chest, the other on my...
Aaah, no, Vice President!
I whimpered and resisted, but he wouldn't let go... and instead started undressing me, playing with my body for real. I had to endure his molesting in his arms like some toy.
Heh heh heh, it's all for the acting.
D-Don't lie!
Kekeke, if you're an actress, you gotta experience even getting raped.
Th-That's not... N-Nooo!
In the end, he laid me on the sofa and mounted me. Drooling like a beast in heat, he smugly... pulled down his pants. Then slipped off his underwear too, coming at me...
"You pervert!"
"...What did you say?"
"......Huh?"
"......"
"......"
"You just..."
"P-Pervert! Did you know insects grow through perversion? Pretty amazing, right?!"
"......"
"Heh, heh heh... It just popped into my head. I fell asleep watching a documentary last night..."
"Enough chit-chat. Focus on the lesson."
"Sorry!"
Aaah, I got too immersed again... It wasn't some late-night movie. I'd been diligently studying acting by watching movies every night... but yesterday's was super explicit... you know, that kind.
No... A criminal holding the heroine hostage was toying with her right in front of the hero. It was so stimulating I changed channels immediately, but that brief moment stuck in my brain.
So when a similar situation arose, I ended up fantasizing like that.
The vice president is a good guy... Ugh, gotta be careful. I cleared my throat and stood at attention obediently. Then the cue came, and he hugged me.
"Hey, why do you keep avoiding me?"
But hearing just the voice... it's so immersive.
The moment I'd imagined while reading the script arrived. Woojae hugging me firmly. I pretend to resist in surprise, but unlike his looks, Woojae is strong and won't let go... and teases my ear, toying with my heart.
I nestled into Woojae's arms like I was Sieun, hearing his confession.
"Yeah. Told her I couldn't because I like someone else."
"......Who is it?"
"You."
Ah, this is insane.
Insane.
Woojae's handsome voice tickling my ear made my pounding heart race even faster. It was so thrilling... I couldn't act anymore. This must be romance... Even knowing it's a script, my mind went blank, and I forgot my line for a second.
"......"
But... I wasn't the only one trembling.
Woojae hugging me from behind was shaking too. Even perfect Woojae had fears. Namely, me rejecting him. Seeing the gruff Woojae's innocent side was so lovable it melted my heart.
Info I wouldn't have known without the skinship...
Emotions words can't convey.
That's why skinship exists.
The warm breath on my neck, surprisingly pleasant cologne, sturdier chest than expected, reassuring large hands, and me feeling safe in his arms.
Aaah... this feels too good.
I grabbed Woojae's hand and continued the acting.
"Weird... I like someone too."
"...Who?"
"You."
"...For real?"
"Yeah... Hehe, I like you, Woojae."
"I... I like you too, Sieun."
"Then... should we date?"
And so, day one for Woojae and me.
It felt so good I leaned into him, cheering inwardly. Sweet romance was great, but... my acting right now was insanely satisfying. I'd immersed myself in Woojae so deeply I couldn't tell script from reality... Hehe, the vice president must be thrilled too?
"Cut. Let's start over from the top. That was total garbage just now."
......Or so I thought.
I bristled at being called garbage, but after hearing the explanation, I ended up criticizing myself too. The vice president's point: I was immersing in Woojae, not Sieun. As expected from a pro.
"The key here is Sieun, not Woojae."
"Right..."
"We're studying a girl in love right now."
"Yes..."
"Focus more on Sieun than Woojae."
"Got it."
The two from moments ago weren't Woojae and Sieun—they were Woojae and Jinhee. Ashamed of that, I reset my emotions from the start. Sieun made me want to throttle her, but she's still my character.
I should've cherished her more... I was such a newbie.
"Hey, why do you keep avoiding me?"
But bridging the gap between me and Sieun was no easy task. Me, totally smitten with Woojae, and Sieun with her complicated feelings toward him. To grasp that difference, I had to be hugged several more times.
"......Jinhee?"
"Ah, sorry. Hard to get the emotions right."
But once immersion broke... he felt way too much like the vice president, not Woojae.
The warm breath on my neck, pleasant cologne, sturdy chest, reassuring hands, me safe in his arms...... Huh? Something's off?
Anyway, that made it hard to focus, so the lesson dragged on.
"Huuu... Jinhee."
"Yes, Vice President..."
"I don't say this lightly..."
"Yes..."
"You're a total talent."
"......Hehe."
"I watched this for a month... Wow, and you nail it in a week?"
Surprisingly, I was vice president-certified talent.
I passed this tough lesson in just a week. Sure, that meant being hugged by him all week... but anyway! Through it, I understood the unique thrill of a girl in love.
"Hehe..."
"You could be an actress someday."
"Hehe..."
"So... Jinhee, wanna try the advanced course?"
"...Advanced?"
"Yeah. If you're aiming for actress, better know adult love too."
"A-Adult... love?"
I thought I was done, but becoming an actress meant so much more to learn.