Manager App - Chapter 85 (85/615) <-- [Idol Project] -->

"Why's everyone staring at me like that...?"

In response to my question, Ye-eun was the first to speak up.

"Sunbae, are you dating Seoyeon-unnie?"

"Huh? Oh... no, not at all?"

I quickly recalled the lie I'd told Eunha and denied it just as fast.

Then Jihyun, sitting next to her, chimed in with a voice full of disbelief.

"You sure don't act like you're not dating, chatting all cozy like that."

"We go back a bit."

"A bit?"

"Like, she owes me her life?"

It wasn't exactly a lie, so I brushed it off like that.

Ye-eun nodded as if it made sense, but Jihyun wasn't convinced and pressed on.

"If that's all it is, the way she talks sounds totally like your girlfriend. She was super pissed that you were here."

"Maybe she's just crushing hard?"

"Ooh, so you're in that flirty phase?"

"Yeah, something like that."

I forced a weary grin in reply.

Jihyun poked Eunha's side playfully.

"Hear that, ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠Eunha? Oppa says he's flirting around! Better snag him before some other girl does!"

"W-what are you even saying?!"

Eunha's face turned beet red at the teasing, and she yelled back. The room erupted into chaos for a moment.

In the meantime, I swiftly handed Ye-eun back her smartphone.

"So, any idea what it is?"

"Hmm... honestly, no clue."

Ye-eun shook her head, still looking puzzled.

Good.

From the looks of it, the status windows visible to Eunha and Ye-eun weren't much help as clues.

Anyway, I could ask Minseo about it later for the details.

I took a deep breath and tossed the remote to Jihyun, who was still bickering with Eunha, signaling them to keep practicing.

As if nothing had happened, Jihyun hugged Eunha tight and belted out a song. She didn't stop there—next, she grabbed Ye-eun and sang her heart out energetically.

We made full use of our paid hour plus the extra service hour before finally leaving the room.

"Whoa, that was fun!"

Jihyun stretched languidly, looking refreshed after the two hours.

Eunha and Ye-eun, on the other hand, trudged out exhausted, sticking close to me.

They looked a bit pitiful, but we'd had a blast, so I kept quiet. Besides, this was practice, right? The more they did it, the better for everyone.

"I gotta hit the bathroom real quick."

I pointed toward the restroom as we stepped out.

"Sure, go ahead."

The girls plopped down on the lobby sofas, planning to wait.

"Be right back."

Chuckling at the sight, I headed straight to the men's room.

Once inside, I pulled out my smartphone.

Let's see.

I swallowed hard and launched the Manager App. Sure enough, just like with Minseo, an experience settlement popped up.

...As expected.

Both of them were affected by the Manager App, just like I'd guessed.

Why did this suddenly start happening?

Calming my racing heart, I immediately checked their info.

"Ah..."

I let out a small gasp of admiration seeing their occupations had changed. It must've kicked in the moment they decided to join the Idol Project. That's why the karaoke practice counted as results.

On the other hand, Seoyeon-unnie hadn't committed, so no EXP for her.

Yeah...

Of course, it was just a hunch. But based on the info, it fit perfectly.

...Let's check their personal stats first.

I pulled up Eunha's personal abilities next.

This is bad.

Aside from singing and stamina-related stats, everything else was abysmal. Gaze control and stage presence were especially problematic—definitely tied to confidence.

For example, Jihyun sang staring us down boldly, while Eunha, despite her great voice, avoided eye contact. A tiny difference, but huge for the audience.

What about Ye-eun?

After scanning Eunha's, I checked Ye-eun's.

...Pretty average.

Typical for Ye-eun. Nothing stood out as exceptional or lacking. Her appearance at 74 was the highlight.

Wonder what Jihyun's are.

With Ye-eun at 74, Jihyun had to be over 80, or close.

"Not your average looks."

Clicking my tongue, I pulled up the saved women list to summon Minseo to the Training Room before it got too late. Selected her and headed there.

Hitting Yes, the familiar dim room appeared.

"Feels like my own place now."

Chuckling softly, I grabbed a mask from the wall and entered Room 1.

"Master!"

As I opened the door, Minseo's desperate voice called out. I bowed slightly in greeting.

"Hello, Kim Minseo."

"Y-yes!"

She looked deeply moved, wriggling like a bride seeing her husband after months apart. Clearly, she'd missed me bad.

"Did you miss me that much?"

"Yes! I did!"

Minseo confessed openly, beaming at me—the picture of a woman head over heels.

"Great minds. Truth is, I missed you too."

I released her restraints, and she leaped into my arms. Laughing lightly, I wrapped my arms around her waist and whispered tenderly.

"...You've turned into a spoiled little ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠thing."

"Sorry."

Her ears flushed red as she apologized.

"It's fine. I like you like this."

"Ah...!"

"Anyway, one thing I want to ask."

"Yes? What is it? Ask anything!"

She looked ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠up eagerly.

"During practice, do you get notifications like EXP gained? Like in a game."

"Oh! Yes! Isn't that what you set up, Master?"

"Well... sort of. But it's not quite right to say I did."

I gently pushed her back a bit.

My hunch seems spot on...

After a moment's thought, I continued.

"...Do personal ability increases show up too?"

"Yes, those too!"

"I see..."

"Why? Is something wrong?"

Her worried tone prompted me to stroke her shoulders soothingly.

"Kinda. But today, I want some service from you."

"Oh! What'll it be? Another blowjob?"

She reached for my pants, but I burst out laughing.

"That works too. But I want something special today."

"Like what?"

"Rub my cock with your tits?"

She gasped softly and knelt obediently. Pulling down my pants, she smiled loosely at my erect cock, sniffing it closely like a tempted pup before opening wide.

"...I said tits, remember?"

I pushed her forehead back gently.

"Uwugh... Master, you're so mean."

She pouted, lips smacking invitingly, but I resisted firmly.

"Come on, do it. A paizuri."

With my stern command, she relented, stripping off her top to reveal her sports bra. The light blue was sexy, but what hid inside was sexier.

I chuckled and nodded impatiently. She ditched the bra, baring her perfect breasts.

Yes.

Her shapely tits pleased my eyes—not too big, not too small, just right.

"C-can't I start with a blowjob?"

She swallowed hard, eyes shaking with excitement.

"No. Tits today."

I spoke firmly, like training a dog. She pouted reluctantly, murmuring "Okay..." and pressed her breasts against my cock.

"Ah!"

A jolt of pleasure shot up my spine as it touched her sweaty, sticky skin. My cock twitched excitedly.

"...Like my tits?"

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Grinning happily, she cupped them, forming a valley with my cock nestled inside.

"Hua... So hot."

Successfully wedged in, she beamed in delight.