Chapter 13
Chapter 13
Chapter 13: Ha Yu-na's First Workout
Even with her thick hoodie on, I could tell Ha Yu-na's waist was as thin as an ant's. Now that she was a trial member under the system's influence, she didn't react when I wrapped my arm around her waist.
"...Eut."
She did flinch and tremble just from me getting close, but that was probably because she was the shy type.
"Once you start exercising, you'll need to eat a lot more. You're way too skinny."
"I-I'm not much of an eater..."
"Once you get into it, you'll start eating more even if you don't want to."
Let's see. Once she signs up as a member, maybe have her buy a sports tank top and dolphin pants for running? Even if her chest and lower body aren't fully unlocked, the rest should be fine, so it might work. Teaching Jeong Ye-sol self-defense in various situations and outfits... wow. Time to do some online shopping tonight.
I headed to the treadmill that had just arrived today, with Ha Yu-na in tow.
"Treadmill...?"
"Yeah. Running... Oh. You don't have running shoes."
I realized too late, looking at her feet in socks and the dojang's guest slippers. She hadn't brought any running shoes. I hadn't expected a treadmill since the equipment was random. I had my own shoes at home, so I'd brought those. What now? Shoes are essential for running. Without them, it could hurt her feet or ankles.
As I pondered, Ha Yu-na hesitantly pointed toward the entrance.
"Um... my shoes... over there. I hardly ever wear them outside... Is that okay...?"
"Sure, let me check them out."
Her shoes were from a famous brand. The soles were practically new. She really doesn't go out much. They're not running shoes, but it'll have to do.
"Looks good. Wear those for today."
"Okay..."
A moment later. Ha Yu-na stepped onto the treadmill in her shoes. It looked like a standard treadmill, but when I'd checked it earlier, the features were top-notch. One like this would cost a few million won.
"Hee..."
She probably knew what it was but had never used one, judging by how she curiously poked around. It was adorable, like watching a young cousin. With her hat off, her long straight hair flowed down, giving her a princess vibe.
Time to start.
"Ready to give it a go? We'll warm up with a short walk first."
"Ah, yes! Yes!"
Whiiiir.
The machine hummed to life, and she began walking slowly. For pure cardio like this, a simple walk is the best warm-up over stretches. About five minutes in, after some casual chat to ease the awkwardness, we finished the walk. I told her:
"We'll do what you tried last year. One minute running, then... no, two minutes rest. Five sets. Run slow and light enough that you can still talk to me, and your body doesn't feel like it's bouncing too much."
"Okay..."
"Go!"
Tension crept onto her face, probably remembering last year's ordeal. She's following along so obediently partly because she's a trial member, but she clearly has some motivation too.
"Hoo, haa..."
The first minute wasn't too bad, even for someone out of shape like her. Then two minutes walking.
"Haa, haa..."
The second minute already looked a bit tough... Her stamina is legendary. Still, she nailed it. Another two minutes walk.
"Haa...! Haa, haa! Heup... haa..."
By the third minute, she looked like a marathoner breaking 30km. And it wasn't even fast—just a tad quicker than grandparents power-walking.
"Heut... haa...! Hut..."
"......"
But that panting voice... Damn, it's hot.
"Two more to go. Feeling it? I think you can do it... Wanna push a bit more?"
"Haut... hoo... Yes... I'll... try... haa..."
"Okay, then two minutes slow walk, catch your breath..."
She powered through the fourth and into the final fifth minute.
"Haa......... haa...... heup......"
She was on the verge of collapse. Out of breath, legs shaking. But she finished that last minute. I stuck right by her side and said:
"Running's done. Now a longer walk. The app probably said five or ten minutes, but let's go longer. Until that shortness of breath is 90% gone."
"Hut... haa... L-legs hurt..."
"Yeah, they must. But you gotta endure or even enjoy that physical burn from now on. Think back to last year. Better to have sore legs or be dry-heaving from being winded?"
"...Legs... heut... better..."
"Right? Keep walking slow, like a stroll."
Ha Yu-na trudged on the treadmill in near-exhaustion. Last year, she probably collapsed right after the app time ended, like crossing the finish line in a race. That's not ideal, especially for someone this out of shape. Best to keep moving until your body gets enough oxygen to return to normal pace.
Drip...
Sweat poured nonstop from her forehead. I'd turned off the heat for her, but the hoodie wasn't breathable like workout gear, so it was making it worse. I wiped her sweat with the back of my hand.
"Ah, eut... Th-thank... you... haa..."
"No problem."
Her face flushed at my touch. Embarrassed about the sweat, maybe. To me, sweat from a cute girl like this wasn't gross at all. Hell, I could lick it off. Especially worse spots than her forehead—like inside that hoodie or the crotch of her sweatpants... I'd lap it up like a dog. Not yet, though.
About twenty minutes into her walking.
"Haa... hoo... F-feels... okay now...?"
"Good. Five more minutes. You got this?"
"Yes... huaa..."
Five more minutes after that, I shut off the machine. She stopped walking.
"......"
She checked herself over for a moment, then a smile lit up her face.
"So that's how it's done..."
"No dizziness or nausea, right?"
"Yeah... barely any. Legs hurt a bit, though..."
"Oops, hop off and sit in front for a sec? I'll give you a massage."
"M-massage?"
"Yep. End-of-session massages are standard for members. You're still trialing, but give it a try."
"O-okay then... Yes..."
Ha Yu-na stepped down and sat on the floor, legs stretched out. I sat beside her with a pure smile and wrapped both hands around her thighs.
Squeeze...
"Hut..."
A faint moan escaped her lips. Pressing the cramped muscles probably tickled a bit.
Rub, rub...
I kneaded her slim thighs—perfect for her small frame—down to her knees and calves.
'Too bad she's not bare-legged.'
Pretty disappointing. Her loose sweats were hard to pull up. So I settled for a proper massage, content just feeling her legs.
"Hik... tickles..."
Her unwitting sexy sounds were a huge boost. Still, this wasn't enough.
"Yu-na, mind pulling your hoodie up a bit? I'll do your waist too."
"Haa... Y-yes..."
Even asked to show skin, she innocently tugged the hoodie up. As a trial member, the allowed touch zones applied, so she didn't find it weird.
Rustle.
"Oh..."
I gasped on sight. Super slim with no fat, but her clean, snow-white skin was gorgeous. And her tiny belly button was cute as hell... Couldn't hold back—I cupped her waist with both hands.
Squeeze...
"Hiut..."
A moan slipped out as my large hands covered her sides.
Stroke, stroke...
So soft, squishy... A bit sticky from sweat. All of it together? Super arousing. An adult woman who looks younger, showing me her bare stomach for me to grope freely. Touching new skin besides Jeong Ye-sol's.
'Even more baby-soft than Ye-sol. Wanna suck on her tummy.'
Really turning me on.
"So, starting next Monday work for you?"
"Yes... I have that... schedule..."
"Mon-Wed-Fri, three days. Got it."
"Um... should I come every day?"
"Three days a week is plenty. If you get hooked later, daily's fine, but starting too intense might burn you out."
"R-right?"
"Yep. No need to push. I'll prep the workout clothes you need, so jot down your measurements?"
Ha Yu-na signed up right after the trial lesson, no hesitation. Honestly, she'd regretted it at first glance—scary Dojang Master face—but he was super kind, and the running session went well.
'Legs hurt, but none of last year's misery... Yeah. Gotta do at least this much. No place better suited for me.'
One minute from her door, one-on-one lessons, no one else around at the same time, kind instructor. Especially touching how he didn't push registration today to avoid pressure. Plus, he made exercise feel 'doable' for the first time in her life.
'No dizziness, kinda refreshing... And the massage... eut... felt kinda good...'
Someone else touching her bare stomach was embarrassing, but the odd tickle from his hands felt secretly nice. On top of event discounts slashing the fee, free workout clothes and shoes?
'This year... no way it's just three days of resolve...!'
Her motivation was blazing.
'Gotta use the shower next time. Looked pretty nice.'
She even planned to bring clothes and underwear to change into. Today she'd just peeked since she had nothing with her, but the shower room was cleaner and better than expected. Her place's bathroom wasn't dirty, but tiny and cramped. And showering right after sweating would feel way better. Studio apartments get humid too.
"Well, looking forward to working with you."
"N-no, me too... Looking forward to it..."
She bowed hurriedly in return to the scary-looking but smiling kindly instructor. Then bolted out like she was fleeing.
'See? I can do it if I try.'
Ha Yu-na felt proud of herself for working out and signing up. It wasn't long, but facing someone and starting properly counted. A sprout of excitement for Monday bloomed in her chest. It might fizzle soon, but for now, exercise was fun.
Trial Member [Ha Yu-na] has been registered as a formal member.
o Acquired 50 Dojang Points.
o 5,000,000 won in Dojang Support Funds deposited.
Ha Yu-na's Education Satisfaction has reached Stage 1.
Reward: Acquired 10 Dojang Points.
One random Allowed Touch Zone unlocked.
[Buttocks] unlocked.
Dojang Level has reached 2.
[Locker Room] opened.
[H Toys] added to Point Shop.
[Help]
"Dojang Level increased."
"Dojang Master Joo Seong-hyeon can now freely enter the locker room."
"Members will not question Joo Seong-hyeon's presence. In the locker room, they ignore his gaze even outside 'Allowed Touch Zones.'"
"'Allowed Touch Zones' can be freely touched."
[Dojang Quest]
"Still such a scaredy-cat! Be bolder!"
(!) [Raise one member's Arousal Level to 100 three times]
Reward: 30 Dojang Points
Jeong Ye-sol's Education Satisfaction has reached Stage 3.
Reward: Acquired 30 Dojang Points.
One random Allowed Touch Zone unlocked.
[Genitals] unlocked.