Chapter 48
Chapter 48
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 48
Chapter Title: The Gym Totem
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“They were openly disappointed, saying that if they placed such a large order, they thought I’d have the sense to bring you along.”
“It’s a commercial shoot. Why would I go there? You want me to go and crush the model’s spirit?”
I was just joking, but suddenly everyone burst out laughing.
“He’s right, he’s right. If Chang-woo went, it would just kill the model’s confidence.”
“Isn’t that why you didn’t take him, boss? You knew that would happen.”
“Hey, Chang-woo is our cafe’s totem. Why would I take the totem out for an external delivery? They asked me to bring him next time they order, but I told them I couldn’t.”
“I wouldn’t mind. That’s 20 million won in sales practically for free.”
When a big sale like that happens, I get to take about a quarter of it.
That’s a sweet deal for me, too.
“Hey, if you’re not here, what about the customers in the cafe during that time? If that happens repeatedly, our in-store sales will drop. You’d be chasing pennies and losing pounds.”
“We could just schedule the delivery for after 6 PM. I could drop it off after my shift and then head home.”
“Uh... Chang-woo, are you some kind of genius?”
The owner looked at me with genuine admiration, which made me feel a bit shy.
It was a simple solution, but I guess he hadn't thought of it.
“But their intentions are impure.”
“Right. Why did they want me to come? Unless they really wanted to crush the model’s spirit, there’s no other reason, is there?”
“I think they wanted to show you to the director. And maybe do a camera test while they were at it.”
“Well, well. So I was the bait.”
“You see what I’m worried about, right?”
The female employees’ eyes sparkled with curiosity as if they were hearing some incredible story.
“Wow, Chang-woo, does this mean you’re getting scouted? Are you going to be a celebrity now?”
“That’s not going to happen. I’m going to keep working at this cafe.”
“But why? If you become a celebrity, you’ll be famous and make a lot of money. Why would you keep working for a pittance of an hourly wage...”
Gong Ji-hyun quickly shut her mouth when the owner glared at her.
“Don’t worry. We made a promise on Friday.”
“I’m counting on you.”
“Don’t trust me, trust the game I love. If someone offered me hundreds of billions to quit the game I’m playing right now, I wouldn’t take the money.”
“Wow, is it that serious?”
“A game? What game? Let me play too.”
Oops. I wasn’t supposed to mention I play games.
“You play games, Chang-woo? Should I join you?”
“Great idea. Why don’t we all create a guild and play together to build some team spirit?”
“I like games too. What kind is it? An AOS? An MMORPG?”
The employees all chimed in, pestering me.
They’d flip out if they knew the game was sex.
How could I have group sex with my female coworkers...
Ugh, if they find out the game is sex, won’t I be completely ostracized?
Damn it, with this face, I probably wouldn’t be ostracized. I’d probably be welcomed with passionate enthusiasm.
“It’s a game I play with a really close friend, and he’d never let anyone else join. I’m sorry.”
“What on earth is this game?”
“Is this friend a girl?”
“Sounds like a guy. But why are you asking that? You’re making Chang-woo uncomfortable.”
Playing a game called sex with a man?
Oh, shit.
I just imagined something horrible.
I’d rather take the Desire +2000% buff and stay celibate for a month—no, for the rest of my life. That would be less painful.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ “Have you looked for a place yet?”
“I should probably start looking soon. It’s not urgent, though.”
“Well, I’m feeling anxious, so hurry up and find one.”
“Come on, I told you I’m not going to be a celebrity or anything. I won’t have time to play my game.”
“You never know what might happen once you get a taste of that glamorous life. I’m worried sick.”
“Don’t worry. Oh, and if that guy in the suit comes by again, just tell him I won’t be making any deliveries there.”
“Huh? Didn’t you say it was fine if you left after 6 PM?”
“That was assuming there wouldn’t be a meeting with the director. It’s obvious bait. What’s the point of taking it?”
“You’re not even going to consider a test? Even if you’re not interested, most people would do it out of curiosity.”
“Since I have absolutely no interest, there’s no need for a test or anything else, is there?”
“You’re resolute.”
“Yes, my dedication to raiding is unwavering. Even if the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia offered me his entire fortune, I wouldn’t give up this game.”
My boss.
He finally looked like he could breathe a sigh of relief.
“Just how fun is it that you’re so hooked? Can I try it too?”
“No, you can’t.”
Sex with Hye-na is my exclusive game.
Not even for you, boss.
[Me] What time do you get off today?
[Jung Hye-na] I think I’ll be late,,,,,ㅠㅠ♡♡
[Jung Hye-na] I can’t say for sure what time I’ll be getting off yet,,,,,!
[Jung Hye-na] Oh, and we interviewed 3 new candidates lol
[Jung Hye-na] I hope we hire all of them
[Me] Is the employee who got hurt quitting?
[Jung Hye-na] No no!
[Jung Hye-na] They were planning on hiring more people to fill the short-term gap and because the company is growing!
“Boss, I’ll work overtime today.”
“Really? See, the apartment buff is already working.”
I worked until 8 PM and then left.
The gym gave me an incredible deal, so I should at least show up five days a week.
[Boss] Your cut for today should be around 1,200?
[Boss] Feeling motivated???
[Boss] Overtime tomorrow too?
[Me] We’ll see
As I was leaving, a few of the customers from the main floor came up and asked for my number.
I smiled and politely declined, saying that the owner forbids me from exchanging private contact information with customers.
They didn’t seem disappointed.
In fact, they weren’t let down by the rejection at all; they seemed happier just to have had a brief conversation with me.
This Chang-woo really is something else.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ “Welcome, member. I heard you didn’t come in over the weekend.”
“I wasn’t at my workplace over the weekend.”
“Ah, that’s right. You mentioned you chose our gym because your job is nearby.”
It didn’t sound like he was disappointed I hadn’t come, but more like he was just trying to start a conversation.
I changed into my workout clothes and started warming up.
I could see that the number of female members had increased significantly since my last visit.
Now that I’m getting my membership for free as a totem, I find myself paying attention to these things.
I could feel the gazes of women whispering as they looked at me from a distance.
I thought I had gotten used to it, but the thought of having to work out with so many eyes on me suddenly made me feel embarrassed.
I was supposed to be working out with Hye-na.
I opened the default messaging app, not the Tok-app.
I sent a text not to my ‘live-in sex partner,’ but to my ‘little sister who I force to exercise.’
[Me] Get off work and come mine that fat
[Jung Hye-na] ㅡㅡ
[Jung Hye-na] piss off
Look at her, switching to real sibling mode instantly.
Cute.
Why did those idiots at her former agency never think of having our Hye-na act?
[Me] Well I’m working out
[Me] Mine your fat with your sweat
[Jung Hye-na] Whatever, I worked out hard all weekend, you know?
[Jung Hye-na] My legs are totally jelly so I can’t work out today anyway gl
Phew, that was a close one.
For a moment, I was reminded of the beautiful moments we spent all weekend, kissing, sucking, fucking, and rolling around together.
Talking about it in sibling mode just makes things feel even weirder.
After warming up, I started my workout.
I set the weights on the machines to the maximum, but I barely felt a thing.
Im Mi-hee, a well-put-together middle-aged woman in her 40s, approached me with a fuss.
“Why weren’t you here this weekend? I finally managed to drag my daughter here, and I was so disappointed you didn’t show up.”
“My job is nearby, so I just stop by before or after work.”
“Is it the kind of job where you don’t work on weekends?”
“Not necessarily, but I often don’t work on weekends.”
“Sounds like the service industry. What kind of work do you do?”
“I just sell food.”
“What kind of food? I’ll come and buy some.”
“I appreciate the thought.”
“Oh, come on, don’t be like that.”
“I prefer to keep my social circles separate and try not to mix them. I’d appreciate it if you could understand.”
“If that’s the case, then fine.”
I drew the line a bit firmly, but she surprisingly backed off without a fuss.
The assertiveness of older women is a bit tiring.
The women around suddenly started working out diligently.
As the totem, I guess I notice these things more easily.
The gym manager sidled up to me, letting out a stream of impressed noises.
“Wow, member. Your arm thickness doesn’t do your strength justice. You’re incredibly strong. We should really do an InBody test.”
“No, I’m fine.”
“It seems like the machine weights aren’t challenging you enough. Would you like to try some barbell exercises?”
“I’ve, uh, never lifted a barbell before.”
“I’ll teach you.”
A waived membership fee of 2 million won a month, free personal training from the manager, and an hourly wage of 100,000 won.
Isn’t this just a fantastic gym?
The manager demonstrated a deadlift and explained the key points.
Then he set the weight with plates.
“You’re a complete beginner, but your raw strength is exceptional, so I’ll set the weight at a beginner’s level. Try lifting it once, and if it doesn’t feel right, tell me immediately.”
“Okay.”
“Let me say it again: if anything feels even slightly off, you must stop immediately. That’s the foundation of all exercise.”
“Got it.”
A 115kg barbell.
What is this? Why is it so light?
“Good form. How’s the weight?”
“It feels light.”
“You don’t feel much of a challenge?”
“No.”
“Alright, let’s finish this set, and then we’ll increase the weight.”
After the first set, he immediately raised the weight to 135kg.
He said this was an intermediate level, but it was so light it was just tantalizing.
We increased it little by little until we reached the advanced level of 185kg.
But it still feels light.
This +500% to Muscle and Endurance is really something else.
The manager’s jaw dropped in amazement.
“You said you’ve never worked out before, right? Wow, your strength is truly innate. I’ve never seen compressed muscles like these before. What do you think, should we add more weight?”
“I think I could handle a bit more, but I’ll stick with this for now.”
“Good idea. It’s important not to get greedy and to maintain a weight that’s appropriate for your current condition.”
Honestly, I felt like I could add dozens of kilos more.
But all the other gym members were staring, and it was getting too uncomfortable.
I also had to prepare for when the buff disappeared.
It only lasts for three days, so if I don’t have sex for three days, it’ll go back to 0%.
It would be nice if it were a permanent buff, like the semen one.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ After showering, as I was about to leave the gym, a woman who looked to be around 30 called out to me.
“This is a bit of a sales pitch, but it’s also in the spirit of fellow gym members helping each other out. If you ever need any legal assistance, feel free to contact me anytime.”
⟨Ha Mi-seon, Attorney at Law, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC⟩
As I took the business card, our fingertips brushed against each other.
I could swear on the soul of my dick that she did it on purpose.
Because...
[Ha Mi-seon] [Age: 37] [167cm, 53kg, C-cup] [Base Libido: B] [Affection Toward Me: S] Excuse me. Where is your conscience?
I mean, you look incredibly young for your age, but still.
Isn’t going for someone fifteen years your junior a bit much?