First Meeting with Aura's CEO, Han Chae-ah
"Is this the place...?"
After dinner, Seohwi lay in bed scrolling through Danggom Market when he spotted a local gig: "Need someone to change lightbulbs." Desperate for cash, he applied right away. After a few chats with the poster, they set a time for him to come over. He'd even looked up how to change bulbs beforehand and headed out immediately.
"Store name's Aura? What kind of place is that? I applied without even knowing the location... Whatever! It'll work out!"
Following the map, he arrived at a spot near the Han River but tucked away enough that locals probably wouldn't stumble upon it walking around. Didn't know a building like this was hiding in the neighborhood...
He took the elevator up to the 7th floor. The doors opened to a dark gray interior with a massive "AURA" sign. Below it: "Private Aesthetic & Therapy."
What the hell do they even do here? No clue...
Wearing a puzzled expression, Seohwi pushed open the door. A faint, pleasant aroma wafted in, instantly easing his tension.
"Welcome~"
A woman about his age greeted him from the counter. Her small face was stunningly pretty, and the tight uniform suited her perfectly, he thought.
"Hi, I applied for the local gig on Danggom Market yesterday."
"Oh! Just a sec. CEO~! He's heeeere~!"
A slender woman emerged from the hallway beside the counter.
"This way~!"
Seohwi followed her in a daze.
"Hello. I'm the owner here, Han Chae-ah."
"Yes, I'm Kim Seohwi."
"We need a few bulbs changed in the shop. The guy who usually does it ghosted us, so I posted on Danggom. About ten or so to swap out. We're all women here, so ladders are tricky. We've got one ready—just get to it. Pay's 50,000 won once you're done!"
"Whoa! Thank you!"
Short on cash, Seohwi lit up at the better-than-advertised rate.
"Um, CEO... what exactly is this place? Looks like massage beds and a shower room... Massage parlor?"
"Oh, you've never been to a spot like this, huh? Think of it as a therapy shop for VIP clients. Massages, skin care—that sort of thing."
"Got it... Just curious since it's my first time seeing one!"
"We run it super privately, unlike other places. Top-notch facilities mean top prices. Gangnam's elite come here a lot."
"Ah, that explains the fancy vibe."
"Start with the VVIP room bulbs—they're out. Reservation coming up soon."
Chae-ah wanted those dead bulbs fixed ASAP. They'd been nagging at her while greeting VVIPs all day. Handling three sessions herself today, fatigue hit hard as the daytime slot wound down. The one who relieves others' exhaustion with massages... now I want someone to work on me.
Half-reclined on the office sofa for a break, in walked the bulb guy from Danggom. Young and a bit clueless-looking, but tall with a solid build—he'd handle it easy. Beyond bulbs, get him to hammer nails, adjust beds... yeah.
"This is the VVIP room with three beds. Shift one bed a bit and change that one bulb."
"Got it!"
Seohwi lifted a bed and slid it aside. Heavier than it looked, so he switched to a sleeveless tee and gave it another go.
"Nngh~"
He fetched the ladder, cut power to the room for the bulb swap, plunging it into darkness.
"CEO, could you hold the ladder? Worried it'll wobble—just for a sec!"
"Sure."
Seohwi climbed carefully. These were simple twist-out, twist-in bulbs—easy. But in the dark, he could barely see.
"CEO, too dark—could you shine your phone light up here?"
"One sec."
Chae-ah turned on her flashlight and aimed up. Then, in the gloom, she stumbled, bumping the ladder. Seohwi tumbled off.
"Wha—wha—whoaaa~!"
His body sliced through the air, center of gravity gone.
THUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A dull crunch—his head slammed the bed's edge. Stars exploded in his vision.
"Ugh... uuu... Ow... Tried earning 50,000 won, gonna cost me 500,000 in hospital bills..."
"Oh no! Seohwi! You okay?"
Head throbbing from the fall, dizziness surged after a moment, vision flickering. Then... something weird.
In the pitch-black room, a sharp window materialized.
"Ow... huh? What the—?"
Aura Master system activated.
Detection Vision (Passive)
Scent Dominator (Passive)
Detection Vision: Visualizes blockages in the target's qi meridians (energy pathways in the body) as colored lights. Works clearly even in darkness. Colors vanish once meridians are cleared.
Scent Dominator: All body fluids (sweat, saliva, etc.) explosively ignite the target's sexual desire upon contact.
What the hell does this mean? Shoo! Go away! Seohwi swiped at the floating status window, but it stayed put. Puzzled, he kept waving—until Chae-ah flipped on the lights and rushed over.
"Seohwi, you okay? I'm so sorry—I must've bumped the ladder by accident. What do we do..."
"CEO, I think I'm fine?"
"Really? Still, lie on the bed for a bit. Don't move much. I'll grab some tea."
"You don't have to... Thank you."
Lying there, Seohwi scanned the status window slowly.
"Skills? Qi meridians? What is all this...?"
It faded after he finished reading.
"Seohwi, tea's here. Rest a bit, then sip if you're good."
"Thanks, CEO. Body feels okay... Huh?"
Then, just like the description, a bluish glow shimmered around Han Chae-ah's body.
Bluish light...? That's her qi meridians?
So, the glow showed blockages—and clearing them would relieve her fatigue?
Chae-ah set the tea down, checking him over.
"That thud sounded bad—no injuries? Let me see."
She tilted his head side to side, inspecting. That's when another window popped up.
Han Chae-ah
☐ Clear the selected target's qi meridians.
⚠ Failure: Target's qi meridians transfer to you.
What the—?! Clear her qi meridians or they transfer to me? Does that mean pain? Explain more! The window vanished as he thought it.
Now what? How am I supposed to...?
He scanned Chae-ah's body slowly. Glow at the traps... chest through the uniform... calves?
Chae-ah noticed his lingering gaze while checking him.
"Seohwi, why the once-over? Don't tell me you're thinking weird stuff?"
"CEO, no... Your traps look tense. Mind if I work them out?"
"Traps? Yeah, busy day with bookings..."
"Can I give it a quick try?"
"Uh, sure—test run? Heh. I've got over ten years as a pro. I'll know the second you touch."
"Not super experienced, but I feel like I can do it now. Have a seat, CEO."
Something felt off, but exhaustion won out—faster relief mattered. She undid the top two metal buttons on her uniform collar, spreading it to expose her traps. Weird being massaged at her own Aura after years as CEO. She nudged her bra strap aside to hide it.
Seohwi stood behind, eyeing the glow radiating faintly from both traps toward neck and back.
These are the qi meridians—massage clears 'em!
"Alright, CEO, easing the knots now."
He cracked his knuckles with a series of pops before pressing into the blue glow.
"Say if it hurts! First time, might mess up pressure."
"Pro with ten-plus years. Go hard—make it feel good."
She smirked. The instant his hands met her shoulders, warmth bloomed—not just heat or shyness, but a tickle low in her belly.
Seohwi kneaded slowly, watching the glow. It dimmed as he worked.
This is clearing the blockages...
"How's that, CEO Chae-ah?"
"Uh, ah—good. Yeah, fine. You do massages sometimes?"
All tension melted from her traps, body heating up, but she fought not to show it.
"Hey, pause—close the door? Don't want anyone seeing this weird."
He shut it, turned back—she was prone on the bed.
"Your trap work's got me curious for more testing."
"T-testing?"
"Talent like that? Could hook you up regular gigs. Keep going."
Perfect! Seohwi pressed on, glow nearly gone. Next: calves.
Chae-ah lay uniformed and prone; skirt hiked enough to reveal the clear blue blockage.
"Calves next~!"
His hands touched— she nearly moaned.
What is this guy? Touch feels too good, body's burning...
Sweet, cozy warmth flooding everywhere, head spinning...
Separate from the heat, wetness gathered between her legs.
Fuck—gray panties today? Hope they don't show...
Why am I so worked up? His massage...? From this young kid? Nah, room's just hot...
Oblivious, Seohwi massaged diligently, sweat beading on his hands. It seeped into her skin, triggering Scent Dominator.
(Target's sexual desire explodes)
Chae-ah admitted it. Fuck, I'm just horny... Why today? Ask for more...?
Panties soaked, clinging—driving me nuts.
Not the time for this! I'm a pro!!!
She rolled over, breath ragged despite herself.
"Seohwi, hold up—your massage... you're too good. More, just... more."
"You got it!!!"
Whew—no stopping early. But next blockage was at her chest—awkward.
"Uh, CEO Chae-ah... Chest area's tense too..."
"You're so good, I like it. No weird ideas—this is a test...!"
She undid all uniform buttons, shed it. Then her blouse. Black bra strained against overflowing breasts. She lay back in it, paused, sat up—unhooked and tossed it aside, prone again.
Seohwi froze—first real breasts, and perfect ones. He hardened instantly, pants straining.
Pure massage—no funny thoughts.
"Seohwi, it's work—no weirdness. Just massage well~"
Right! Just do the job!
Confidence back, he gripped her glowing breasts firmly with both hands.
Aura's CEO: Han Chae-ah
