Chapter 30: So Absorbed We'd Miss Even a Death
Another message came from Jiyeon after I got off work.
And then a photo arrived. She was lying on her bed, holding up a V-sign with her hand, pouting her lips hugely for the selfie. Of course, my eyes went straight to her chest. The angle was perfect—just teasingly visible.
That's when I learned how long a girl's sulk could linger if you pissed her off even once.
She sent me photos from her bed at home every day. I toyed with the idea of teasing her about how I knew they were fresh snaps, but I could already picture the backlash, so I nipped a fresh disaster in the bud.
Messages flew back and forth several times a day like that. Before long, it felt strangely familiar. She still grumbled the same as ever, but normal chit-chat crept in now and then. Of course, most of it was the kind that made my head spin.
Come to think of it, whenever Jiyeon's massive tits popped into my head, I felt oddly proud myself.
What the hell do girls talk about these days? And is she insulting me or complimenting me?
Jiyeon had this super weapon that could nuke me anytime. Ugh, seriously! I'd never heard "ugly" my whole life.
"Girlfriend?" I was reading texts in the break room when someone asked.
"Eh, something like that?" I answered vaguely.
"Why the long face? Like she dumped you or something."
Moon-hee was already looking at me with pity.
"Nah. She says I'm too ugly to brag about."
"Oh my god! Even so, how can she say that to her boyfriend?"
My one ally Moon-hee siding with me... but... what's with "even so"?
Timid me couldn't bring myself to ask. I never wanted the truth from my sole supporter Moon-hee.
Jiyeon's mental assaults didn't stop.
She'd send ridiculous texts several times a day, flipping my guts. Now even the wildest shit just rolled off.
I hadn't seen Jiyeon since that first night. She was swamped with exams, and I was busy too. Lust went to the neighbor wife. No more Casting Cards left, so no videos—just quick post-work house calls for light fun.
We were getting closer day by day like that.
Settlement beginning.
Ten days had passed since the last settlement. Happy times returned. Two new videos this round—expectations high.
Settlement for video AVM-001 beginning.
Over the past 10 days, sales, rentals, digital downloads generated total revenue of 38,368,900 won.
Net profit after expenses: 15,347,500 won.
Down to two-thirds from last time. Confirmed the steady drop post-launch week.
Settlement for video AVM-002 beginning.
Over the past 10 days, sales, rentals, digital downloads generated total revenue of 65,508,200 won.
Net profit after expenses: 26,203,200 won.
Neighbor Bora's video down 40% from last. Tied to her second release?
Settlement for video AVM-003 beginning.
Over the past 9 days, sales, rentals, digital downloads generated total revenue of 75,253,200 won.
Net profit after expenses: 30,101,200 won.
Auto-edit fee of 3,000,000 won charged.
Neighbor wife Bora's second: "Pool NTR - The Haughty Neighbor Wife Bites Her Lip to Hold Back Pleasure in an Unwanted Affair...". Profit down from debut, proving the adult rule: debuts sell best.
Settlement for video AVM-004 beginning.
Last, Jiyeon's video.
Over the past 7 days, sales, rentals, digital downloads generated total revenue of 155,324,900 won.
Net profit after expenses: 62,129,960 won.
Auto-edit fee of 3,000,000 won charged.
Insane amount. Way above Eun-hee or Bora's debuts. Men go wild for huge tits? Jiyeon not prettier, but fresh twenty-year-old vibe helped. Minus her 30 million guarantee, it's around 32 million—not much better than theirs. But next week's intake? Massive. Explains why agencies chase prospects with fat guarantees.
Unsettled balance: 36,044,920 won.
Haven't paid Jiyeon since our night. Plan to hand it over next meet.
Current settleable profit: 163,826,620 won total.
Wow! Minus Jiyeon's 30 mil, still over 130 million. Tempted to withdraw and hold the cash. But no short thrill worth future hassle.
Time for... "Card Pack Purchase!"
I shouted gleefully. Best feeling's spending when flush.
A cheap paper box appeared. Ten mil for this tiny thing—scary. Like gacha cash in games.
But beats paying for pixels. Heart pounding, I opened it.
Casting Card most eyed: <Actress>
Hmm... No luck like initial <Active Protagonist> or <Humiliation Protagonist>. Rare in game terms? Sales tactic—easy starters, then paywall.
Still, no loss yet. Next...
◈ Enhances the AV Master's semen volume.
This... zero interest. More cum for what? Visuals in porn, sure... Felt like a total dud.
Ha... Next...
◈ Cast actresses possess an open sexual mindset.
◈ No aversion to any sexual play or relations, including homosexuality, BDSM, 3P, etc.
Oho... Nice. Greenlights pushing boundaries. Lots of useful Setting/Active cards this pull. Good enough?
"Card Pack!" No. Want <Humiliation Protagonist>. Jiyeon flush now. Let's splurge.
Another pack.
First: Casting Card <Actress>. Expected. Treating Protagonists as rares. Fine—profiting off these anyway. Fuels the hunt.
◈ Transforms into a cat girl.
◈ Bratty personality, but secretly craves master's love—a fragile soul.
◈ Bound card.
◈ Tear lengthwise to use.
◈ Requires activation/deactivation code.
Weird. Costume? Just buy from adult shop? But no normal cards yet—let's expect.
Next: Master Card <Muscle Strength>
Hmm... Strength boost. Not AV-core, but various positions need it—some near-acrobatic lifts. Could hurt without power. I'm burly, never felt weak, but more's better. Service card.
How much? No home gym... Test on Bora later.
No humiliation again. Then...
"Card Pack!" Go! Till I get it!
◈ Cast actress harbors affection for AV Master, desires relations.
◈ Passive nature—no initiative, but ready anytime Master reaches out.
Hmm... Middling. Better than plain <Actress>, worse than <Active Protagonist>. Not bad.
◈ Enhances the AV Master's erection power.
Erection... Maxed five rounds last time. Still not enough? Turning me into a sex machine? Shuddered in fear.
◈ Cute necklace of sparkling rainbow crystal.
◈ Wearing it brings luck somehow.
◈ Receiving boosts affection.
◈ Consumable card.
◈ Tear in half to use.
First Gift. Present to raise favor? "Luck" vague. Tore as instructed.