Chapter 47
Chapter 47
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 47
Chapter Title: A Cold Night and a Hot Night
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The city's glittering lights streak past.
The dream of singing under those sparkling lights... now feels utterly repulsive.
I didn't open my mouth to break the silence in the car out of curiosity alone.
"You called her Secretary Sis? And she's the Director's girlfriend, right? Then why let him do such filthy things? Are you even in on it with him?"
This woman called Secretary Shin. She was definitely the Director's girlfriend.
Of course, it could be a lie, but the way she looked at that man was more tender and affectionate than anyone else's.
The Director seemed to look at her differently from the other women too...
I might not know much about these people, but my gut tells me they're lovers.
That's why I couldn't help but ask, because it made even less sense.
"Mm-hmm~"
"What? Come on, say something. How does a girlfriend feel okay watching her boyfriend get sexual favors and sleep with other women?"
"Ayul, have you ever seen a king who keeps only one woman?"
"Huh? King? What...?"
"He's a king. At his age, he's the Director and representative of NSS Broadcasting, the so-called Idol Kingdom, and he's way taller and more handsome than most male idols, right? You admit that too, don't you? Hehe. A man like that is a king in the dating market. A king."
"...Sis. You have no dating experience, do you?"
"..."
I don't have any dating experience either, but she talks like she's learned about men from some male-oriented novel.
They're both crazy.
"You're both completely insane."
The words slipped out before I knew it.
"What...! As if you've dated much yourself! You little kid..."
"Same to you, but you seem even more clueless about this stuff. And we're not that far apart in age, so don't act all grown-up suddenly. I'm a full adult too."
"...Ayul. I may lack experience, but I have a woman's intuition. My gut says if I try to chain down a great man like him, he'll break free and run. So I don't get greedy and give him some slack. After all, I'm the main wife. With other women, he's just relieving his lust. Hehehe..."
Secretary Sis laughed lewdly, her eyes half-glazed.
She's constantly smacking her lips like there's something wrong with her head.
The Director seems more normal by comparison.
"Sigh. You won't listen."
"Ayul, on the other hand, I'm grateful to you. Right after we started dating, I wanted him to spend the first night with me. I was on pins and needles worrying you'd take your clothes off there."
"? You must've just started dating recently?"
"Yeah. We haven't been together long, but we'll be together for a long time. Hehe."
"Sure, sure. You two suit each other perfectly."
A girlfriend who accepts her boyfriend getting sexual favors, and Secretary Sis has a body and looks good enough to debut as an idol... Why would a woman like that put up with this?
Does she like the Director that much? Or is he really that amazing?
I gave up trying to understand. It's probably a world I don't know yet. Whatever.
"But Ayul. How about doing it once with the Director and then getting on My Producer?"
"Absolutely not! It's disgusting! That trash..."
"What's wrong with it? The Director's handsome enough to make it worth it."
"I'm still...!"
My emotions flared, and I almost blurted out that I haven't even had my first time yet, so I don't want it wasted in a dirty place like this...
"Hoo... Fine. I don't want to chase my dreams that way."
"Hmm... If you do, the Director would push you hard."
"Huh? What do you mean by that...?"
"Seems he thinks your singing has a magical pull on people. That's pure praise for your voice, unrelated to the favors. That's why he's going this far for you."
"...What kind of 'push' are we talking about?"
"Who knows? I'm just a secretary, so I don't know the details, but maybe tweak your screen time? Or the evaluations are 70% viewer votes, 30% experts, right? Maybe he pulls strings with the experts."
"Wouldn't that be unfair?"
"Unfair? What's unfair about it? Screen time is up to the broadcaster anyway, and the 30% expert weight was announced upfront. Think about it—getting into the top 90 starters for My Producer is even more rigged. That's purely internal selection. But you got lucky with this chance. So think it over carefully."
I was speechless.
No counterargument came to mind.
Or maybe because it's none of my business.
Just then, we entered a familiar road, so I said,
"Let me out here!"
"Why? I'll take you home. Tell me the exact address."
"I said from the start, just to here! Let me out!"
"Ah, okay. Anyone would think I kidnapped you."
As soon as the car stopped, I flung the door open and bolted out.
I almost fell for her sweet talk.
No, I never would've fallen for that.
"Ayul! Don't regret it later watching My Producer on TV—think it over...!"
Secretary Sis yelled something, but I didn't listen and kept running.
I passed the bustling streets and turned into narrow alleys where the concrete walls had yellowed.
These places feel more familiar to me than flashy downtowns.
Deeper into the rundown alleys, my little home came into view in the distance.
A battered blue iron gate.
This shantytown neighborhood is where I live.
Only then did I stop running and catch my breath.
"Haa... haa... huu..."
My head was a mess, so I just ran.
Walking calmly would let the devil's temptation whisper to me.
Why does it feel so scary...?
"Yeah, who do I think I am...?"
I shook my head hard to clear it, repeating to myself: Forget today happened.
As I steadied my resolve to head home, I ran into Grandma at the entrance.
Grandma, who'd raised abandoned me and my sibling since we were kids, was pulling a cart from a different alley.
The cart was loaded with piles of scrap paper several times her size.
"Ah, Grandma! I told you not to pick up scraps! I'm job hunting again, so rest at home!"
"Oh my, my little pup. I have to help however I can... And Seonghyeon wants to play soccer! Next year he'll go to high school and keep playing soccer..."
"He said he won't do soccer in high school. So it's fine, really..."
"Still, I need to save up while my body's holding out... I couldn't help with your first dreams, but if second dreams come later..."
"Let's go inside first. We can talk there."
Her words made my chest tighten even more.
Grandma thinks we gave up our dreams because of money.
She's partly right... but it kills me that she feels guilty...
Once inside with Grandma, she gave a warm smile and stroked my hair.
"My granddaughter will surely make it big. She's so pretty and sings so well..."
"Yeah... I'll make it..."
I uttered a hollow, uncertain promise.
In our house, we bundle up in clothes instead of using the boiler for heat.
I turned on the TV while still wearing my coat, and a music show was playing.
I'd gone to see that stage earlier, imagining myself up there.
The idols, all dolled up and dressed beautifully, just make me envious.
"If my granddaughter appeared on there, Grandma would have no regrets..."
"Yeah... Then I'd achieve my dream, make tons of money, and help you too."
"Ayul's such a good girl. Heh heh."
Haa... If I just close my eyes once... for my brother, for Grandma... haa...
I'd already deleted Station Director Kim Han-seo's number from my phone in the car.
But I fiddled with his business card, still tucked in my pocket, unable to throw it away.
'If only I sacrifice myself... ha...'
Tonight feels even colder.
"She must be pretty mad."
Secretary Shin said as soon as she saw me after dropping Ayul off.
"Can't blame her. She might think we looked down on her as some street busker. Or like she said, treated her like a girl who sells her body easily... I do feel a bit sorry."
"Then put her on My Producer without the favors?"
"No way! Even if her singing's great, she's unaffiliated. We can't slot in an indie without something in return..."
"Pervert."
"Hm, logical. Anyway, strip first."
"Huh?"
I suddenly pressed my lips to Secretary Shin's.
Mwah♡
I grabbed her massively plump ass hard, pulling her tight against me.
So full and bouncy—pure fun to squeeze♡
Squish squish♡
"Mmph... mmf!! Pwah!"
"What? Why reject me like that?"
"It's so sudden! It was my first kiss! So ruthless..."
"That your first kiss was with me matters more. Come here. Let's keep going."
"At least follow some progression..."
"Progression? I banged all the girls who came for favors on the first meeting. And we've known each other more than a day or two—let's just fuck."
"Hoo... You talk so crudely—how do you even understand women...? Kyaa!"
I scooped Secretary Shin up and headed to the bathroom.
Maybe rushing it, but with no reason not to devour her, I couldn't hold back.
For the record, the bathroom's spacious, with a vanity and ample storage.
I set her down and dove back into kissing.
Mwah♡ Smooch♡ Slurp♡
She'd adapted, accepting the kisses meekly, but her inexperience showed in her movements.
Lips clenched tight, eyes squeezed shut, arms clutching mine awkwardly.
This woman who used to be so sly like a fox was now adorably clumsy.
I'll teach her everything, step by step, all night. Got the oil ready too.
Imagining a slippery, steamy hot night had my dick throbbing hard...