Chapter 139
I can't just grab reference materials whenever I want... She really loves kissing, but whenever it drags on too long, Yoo Seol-ah always starts feeling a bit breathless. Lately, I've mostly let her take the lead, but this time, I targeted only her weak spots relentlessly. Sucking on the tip of her tongue, brushing her upper palate. Even without tapping into any assassin skills, her reactions are so blatant it's easy to pinpoint what's sensitive. Naturally, when it comes to Yoo Seol-ah, I've gotten pretty skilled at kissing too.
Judging by how her body was starting to twitch, it was about time, so I pulled back. She stared up at me with eyes mixed with defiance and unease.
"...Pha... haaa..."
Biting her lip lightly, brows furrowed, gazing up at me. That expression, brimming with her signature strong pride, nearly made me want to shatter it right then—but since I'd been wrung dry just an hour ago, I calmed myself quickly enough.
For the final touch of my revenge, I stepped back from Yoo Seol-ah and started sampling the candy.
...Vanilla's not bad, actually suits my taste. Especially since her mana-infused body scent is so similar to vanilla—it's surprisingly good. One piece probably costs less than 100 won. Might buy some occasionally.
"...Oh, not bad at all."
Her face was pure confusion, like she couldn't grasp the situation. Eyes shaking wildly, and I savored it before landing the finishing blow.
"Alright then, get back to drawing."
Yoo Seol-ah, who'd been frozen solid, erupted like a volcano at my words. If this were a comic, flames would be shooting up around her for real.
I pretended to ignore her completely, staring at my laptop, but I subtly heightened my senses to keep tabs on her. She was pissed but couldn't find the words—lips twitching a few times before she bit down hard and clenched her fists.
"...Ha."
That hollow laugh bubbling up from deep inside cracked me up too. I'd wanted this reaction, sure, but damn, it's perfect.
She glared at me for a while longer, then finally spun her chair back around and grabbed her pen.
There was a reason she couldn't say anything. She'd stolen my stuff first, after all. She was probably pretty worked up right now, but that didn't change facts. She'd just boldly declared she could control her lust, so no way she'd ditch her pride and give in less than an hour later.
Yeah, her sex drive's strong, but back when we weren't living together, she could hold out about five days no problem. Her pride outweighs her libido by far, so she'd stay silent.
"...Ah, why won't it freaking run!..."
She wasn't entirely speechless. Venting at her innocent drawing program—and she wasn't looking my way, but it was obviously meant for my ears. Normally, she gets super focused when drawing.
As someone who works with music software myself, I know even the priciest programs glitch out. Never seen her snap like that before. Guess that's the power of art.
At first, she kept fidgeting, unable to concentrate, but after a bit, she settled in and started drawing seriously. I should probably study ahead too. Unlike Yoo Seol-ah, acing my grades is one of my goals.
If I wanna be a health teacher, I need teaching certification—and that requires top 10% scores minimum. I've got confidence, but effort's key.
I started slowly going through my lecture notes.
"...Huaam..."
Time passed—who knows how much—until a cute yawn came from Yoo Seol-ah's side. Her usual voice is low and prickly, but unintentional sounds like yawns or coughs? Adorably cute. She'd punch me if she heard, but her moans are the same.
School's close, but bedtime's calling. We both love rolling around under the covers, so crashing early means more morning fun.
...Glanced over quick; the sketch outline's already done. Even before coloring, it feels complete. Her coloring skills are insane too—everyone raves about her unique, killer color sense.
Not a character I recognize, but I'm curious about the final version. I'll ask before bed.
I turned to her. "Bedtime?"
"Yeah, soo—"
Natural question, instinctive reply—then she cut off. That sleepy voice of hers is something I could hear every day, but she snapped back to her sharp tone. Sharper than usual, even.
"...I'm going to bed. Do whatever."
She'd basically answered already, then corrected herself. Guess she can't forget what happened earlier.
Slowly shutting down her computer, she stood from her chair. Glanced my way, then headed to the bedroom first.
"...Tch."
...Obviously for my benefit, right? She clicked her tongue softly and turned her back to me, lying down. Some kinda protest, I guess. I switched topics.
"What were you drawing earlier?"
"...One of the tower lords who taught me."
Classic Yoo Seol-ah—grumbling tone, but she answers fully. Especially about drawing stuff.
"You finished the rough super fast. You remember that well?"
"...Well, she stuck to me the whole time. And she was nice about it."
True. Even stuff you don't wanna remember, like Klein's mug, sticks if it's distinctive. For Yoo Seol-ah, who nails features, it'd be easy.
Her teacher, huh... Now I'm curious.
"What's she like?"
"Ruinele. Kinda big-sis vibe."
...Hold up, big sis? The sketch I saw didn't look adult at all. Sure, Yoo Seol-ah doesn't do hyper-realism, so it's stylized cuter, but based on a real person—features should match, right?
"...Big sis for real?"
Couldn't hold back the question, and Yoo Seol-ah had something to say too—she rolled onto her back properly.
"...I know what you're thinking, but yeah. Her speech is kinda unique too."
"How so?"
She shifted her tone a bit.
"Like... 'Young folks have it good~' That kinda feel? Voice alone, you'd peg her as middle-schooler max."
...Just hearing it conjures scenes. If our game blows up, that character—no, person—would snag a massive fanbase.
Old stories hooked her; the pout vanished.
"Dunno her real age, though. Wouldn't tell me no matter what."
"Refusing means big sis confirmed."
Could be super young, but nah—hiding age kills that theory.
"Plus, as a tower lord, looks don't mean much past a certain level."
Like assassin guild folks with killing intent—hit a threshold, and apparent age loses relevance. Mages can straight-up alter appearances with spells. Even just killing intent slows aging plenty.
"I got the elite course, rotating teachers like a tasting menu. Gramps types, total gender mysteries, masked weirdos—you name it."
"Elite course, huh."
I learned tons from the assassin guild too, but why the envy? Theirs sounds like proper classes. Mine was learn-or-die.
"Anyway, starting with Ruinele and working through 'em bit by bit. Art's gonna eat time."
Same thought here. Of our four, Doyun hyung and Yoo Seol-ah will be busiest. He's soloing most now, but once the game's shape solidifies, I gotta jump in ASAP.
"Drew her first 'cause you're closest?"
"That too, but she's gonna be huge popularity-wise."
...Otaku minds think alike?
Yoo Seol-ah said it with conviction.
"Tweaked the eyes bigger for the illust, but IRL? Stupidly pretty and cute."
Coming from pretty-loving Yoo Seol-ah, that's credible. Might like her more than me, even.
"And flat-chested too. Legal loli right there? Can't flop."
"......"
"Wanna boost sales? Swimsuit Ruinele."
...I'd only thought it; she just blurts it out. Wait, that fresh vibe earlier? Yeah, tiny tits. Most of her illusts are busty; flat ones are rare.
Yukinyang fans basically confirm she's team big-boobs.
"Y'know, I've never seen you draw a flat character."
She paused at my words, then mumbled embarrassedly.
"...Flats are hard. Can't just grab references freely..."
"......"
...Explains the busty overload. Probably posed for her own refs a ton. Only reliable source on demand.
Lotsa folks would cry hearing that.