Moon Sojeong and the Salon Owner
Moon Sojeong (Nyanbyeol) began carefully getting herself ready. Even though she wasn't going live, she headed to the salon.
"Streaming today too?"
"No. Today's a date."
"Oh my. A date with your boyfriend?"
Moon Sojeong gave a wry smile at the owner's surprised reaction.
"...Who knows. I'm not even sure if you could call it a date."
"Hm? Why say something so half-hearted?"
"Sigh."
A sigh escaped Moon Sojeong's lips. Seeing that, the owner's eyes sparkled.
"Could it be... you're the one with the unrequited crush, Sojeong?"
Her face flushed bright red at the words unrequited crush.
"W-Who said anything about a crush! We were never... like that to begin with. With that oppa."
She'd just called it a date moments ago. But as Moon Sojeong backpedaled, the owner's knowing smile deepened.
She's hooked. Totally hooked.
Her expression shifted to one of complete understanding. Moon Sojeong let out another sigh at the sight.
"Haa."
Honestly, even she wasn't sure anymore.
Do I like Oppa?
Shin Jaewoo. Objectively speaking, any woman would be drawn to him as a man. He was the type anyone would want to date. And then there was his wealth and aura.
We've only met in person that one time...
The location had been none other than the Signiel Residence in Jamsil L Tower—a super penthouse, no less. They'd talked while overlooking Seoul's nightscape from that stunning space. Just conversing with a hunk like Shin Jaewoo in a place like that was enough to make any woman's heart flutter.
And that was hardly all.
Oppa...
When he'd shown up at Excel while she was trembling on her way to work. The he'd given her then. The wave of emotions that washed away her heavy burdens had been immense.
But this was exactly the problem.
From Oppa's perspective, if I come on too strong... it'd look like I'm just after his money, right?
Moon Sojeong bit her lip. She couldn't even deny it outright.
And with Shin Jaewoo, she was inevitably in the inferior position.
He'd be fine without me, but I need him.
The king of big spenders. Just having someone like that was incredibly reassuring.
"Trying to seduce a guy? What should I do for you then?"
"...Make me look like a college student."
"Oh? You want to look younger?"
"What are you talking about? I am a college student, you know."
It wasn't entirely wrong. The owner laughed at that.
"True. You are pretty young, now that I think about it."
"Unnie, does that mean I usually look older?"
"You do have a somewhat mature look."
"...That's mean."
Moon Sojeong pouted. But she couldn't fully deny it. She didn't have a babyface for her age. Her figure was sexy to begin with, and there was a subtle allure to her features.
"Hm. You want to go for an innocent college girl vibe?"
"Yes."
"Wouldn't it be better to play up your charms instead? Unless the guy hates anything too sexy?"
Moon Sojeong bit her lip at the owner's question. It sounded like her strengths—her looks—came off as "too slutty." And it was true. It could be an asset to some, and it certainly was for her as a cam girl, but honestly, it was a complex for her.
"...So I don't look innocent, huh?"
"Well, to be frank? No. Rather than forcing an innocent look, it'd probably work better to lean into your natural appeal and reel him in. But why insist on the college girl concept?"
Moon Sojeong gave a wry smile at the question.
"Oppa wants to meet at the university."
"Hm?"
The owner's eyes widened.
"The university?"
Their date spot. A place she'd never even imagined.
She hadn't expected to hear "university."
"Hmmm."
The owner pondered, then spoke up.
"Still, I think going as you is the way to go. Half-assed college girl cosplay won't cut it—universities are crawling with fresh-faced real ones."
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't outdo the natural charm of those girls. Better to maximize Moon Sojeong's own strengths.
"Instead of forcing the college look just because it's at a university, show off your appeal. Act a bit cuter and throw in some aegyo."
The owner's dating advice kicked in. Moon Sojeong, looking unsure, asked,
"You really think... Oppa would like that?"
"He's probably meeting you because of your face anyway, right?"
"True, but..."
"Then he'd want you all dolled up flashy, not trying to look younger. College students aren't all the same. Trust unnie on this."
The owner held back a smile while counseling her.
Look at her. She's deep in it.
Of course, she couldn't show it. Moon Sojeong was an important client. She went to a different salon in Seoul for crew streams, but she frequented this one for personal broadcasts. A loyal regular like that, dropping serious cash each visit.
An important client like her.
But if she falls for this romance and tanks her streams, do I lose a customer? Can't have that.
She wasn't too worried, though. Women get prettier when they're in love. She might even spend more chasing romance.
"Trust unnie this time. And snag him for sure."
"...Think I can?"
"If he won't fall for it, just pretend to fall for him."
"Huh?"
Moon Sojeong blinked in surprise.
"No guy can resist if you subtly seduce him."
The owner leaned in close to whisper, her gaze flicking briefly to Moon Sojeong's chest before pulling away. Even to another woman, it was impressively large.
Cam girl through and through.
She whispered in her ear,
"Go bold today. Show it all off."
Moon Sojeong flinched at the warm breath tickling her ear, her face turning red.
"U-Unnie..."
"What? You show it off plenty on stream. It's your weapon—why hide it? Use it."
Moon Sojeong thought it over as she listened.
Is she right?
She was starting to waver. The owner pressed her advantage.
"Not gonna seduce him?"
"...I have to."
Before she knew it, Moon Sojeong was spilling her honest feelings while taking the advice. The owner smiled.
"So you are going to hook him? Good."
Moon Sojeong couldn't deny it anymore.
I...
And she realized it.
She liked Shin Jaewoo. As a man. She wanted to date him.
But anxiety gnawed at her too.
Can I... even like Oppa?
Cam girls and big-spender viewers hooking up wasn't unheard of. But she never imagined it'd be her.
She'd always felt bad even doing simple dinner dates.
Dinner dates are standard during Excel battles, though.
Just food and coffee, nothing more. She'd never gone to a second location. Though she'd been asked.
She'd even told Shin Jaewoo about it. Like it was someone else's story, but it had happened to her.
Because of how I look...
So unless it was a stream, she avoided showing off her figure. Especially cleavage.
But today, she was determined.
Jaewoo Oppa... I want to seduce you.
No, wanting wasn't enough.
I have to seduce him.
She steeled herself.
"I'll do your makeup pretty today, so make it count. If it works out, don't forget unnie gave the advice. Oh, but... is that guy popular?"
"Oppa's popularity...?"
Instead of answering, she echoed the question. Then she started thinking.
Handsome face. Filthy rich.
So popularity... obviously sky-high?
"Your reaction says he's popular. If you play too hard to get, it might backfire."
"Huh?"
"Truth is... a girl needs to play a little coy to have charm, but if he's got tons of options and isn't dead set on you..."
The owner spoke with a wry expression.
"Then drop the pride and let him win sometimes. Sure, if it's too easy, guys get bored quick... but you can't just push away. You gotta pull too. Most girls can't balance it."
Too much pride, and he'd leave. Especially a guy with options—he wouldn't bother with the hassle. But being too easy killed the allure. You could hook up at a motel, but taking it further? Tough.
Tease surrender, then pull back just right.
But... she probably can't pull that off.
The owner eyed her worriedly.
"These days, aggressive girls are in. Passive or pushy ones tire guys out. That's unnie's advice. Go get 'em. Wishing you success."