Chapter 24

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Translator: penny

Chapter: 24

Chapter Title: Celebration Party

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The bet ended in Na-young Han's overwhelming victory.

Of course, the aftermath wasn't entirely smooth sailing.

"Th-this doesn't count! This is ridiculous!"

"Who settles something this important on a single match?! We should at least do a best-of series...!"

The Taekwondo team's coaches were putting up fierce resistance.

They claimed it wasn't a proper match.

But the Dean, who oversaw the proceedings, shut them down.

"It was a contest with official conditions and rules. So what's the problem?"

"B-but this doesn't properly evaluate skill..."

"The situation was the same for both sides. If you were going to suggest that, you should have done it before losing."

Just like she said, anything after a loss was just excuses.

It was harsh, but that's how the world of sports and competition worked.

'With so many people watching, it'll be harder for them to argue.'

Truth be told, even the coaches had to admit the result was too clear-cut.

It wasn't a close loss—they'd even passed out.

No matter how they pushed for a rematch, the outcome wouldn't change.

And it all happened right in front of coaches and athletes from other departments.

In the end, they had no choice but to accept the defeat and acknowledge me.

"Congratulations. You're officially her dedicated coach now."

"Ah, yes. Thank you."

The Dean offered her congratulations along with a handshake.

I nodded awkwardly as I shook her hand.

'I get it now. Since I'm officially in charge of Na-young, that makes me her dedicated coach.'

It felt like just yesterday I was rolling around as an assistant, doing grunt work.

It hadn't even been a month since I was on the verge of getting fired.

And now, I was the dedicated coach for an incredible athlete like Na-young Han.

Even as the Dean congratulated me, it didn't feel real.

"Coach! I won!"

Na-young came rushing over to me in my daze.

She threw her arms around me without a care for the onlookers.

Not just a hug—she clung to me completely.

Her legs wrapped tightly around my waist.

"N-Na-young. People are watching..."

"You dare celebrate with another woman first when I won?"

Na-young whispered sweetly in my ear.

She even pressed her chest firmly against me, emphasizing it on purpose.

She was right.

Even if the situation called for it, worrying about others before congratulating my athlete was wrong.

"Sorry. You did amazing. And thank you."

"Don't say sorry—say you love me."

"I love you, Na-young."

"~~~~!"

I whispered softly into her ear so no one else could hear.

Na-young shivered in ecstasy.

She even rubbed her flushed face against my shoulder.

'Is this really the same athlete who unleashed those fierce kicks earlier?'

I chuckled and patted Na-young's back.

This was a moment she could fully enjoy her joy.

'...Well, this much is fine.'

Athletes often got emotional after a win.

Especially since Na-young was still a young athlete.

Sure enough, no one else thought it too strange.

Just the men shooting jealous glares...

For some reason, the Dean was watching with her arms crossed and a slightly sullen expression.

"I can wrap up things here and head to your room, right?"

"Yeah, let's have a celebration party since it's a special occasion."

"Get ready♥ I'm in peak condition today."

Only after making our sex plans did Na-young finally let go.

Seeing her blushing and smiling made me smile too.

I was finally Na-young's official coach.

I was preparing the party in my room when the message appeared.

It was news of a new ability unlocked by the system.

'Is this the reward it mentioned before? But what's Guidance Protein?'

Fortunately, this time there was a detailed explanation.

'Ah, so it's like a buff potion? Or more like stat points if we're splitting hairs.'

It seemed to boost my abilities when consumed.

Higher specs were never a bad thing.

'Wonder if it'll make me stronger or smarter. Honestly, just better stamina would be super useful in so many ways.'

I'd already confirmed the system's cheat-like powers.

This was definitely no ordinary item.

For now, I hit the 'Claim' button to receive the reward.

A paper pack dropped from thin air.

'Looks just like a regular protein drink.'

The white pack had no brand or design.

Just 'Appearance' written in the center.

"Does this mean it'll make me handsome if I drink it?"

It wasn't directly related to coaching, which was a shame... but whatever, it was a bonus.

Gulp! Gulp!

I chugged the protein right away. Surprisingly, it tasted pretty good.

"...Doesn't feel like anything changed. Maybe because it's just one?"

I stood in front of the mirror to check.

Suddenly, my reflection blurred.

"Huh? My eyes..."

I took off my glasses, and everything sharpened into focus.

I blinked in surprise.

"Did my eyesight improve?"

It was an absurd effect.

My vision improved without surgery.

"But how's eyesight related to appearance?"

Did it mean glasses made me look uglier?

Glasses didn't suit most guys, for sure.

Honestly, this was way better than just getting handsome.

Glasses were always annoying during showers or sex.

'I was thinking of contacts, but they were a hassle to put in.'

Either way, I'd confirmed the 'Guidance Protein' effect.

This would come in handy down the line.

'I'm already thrilled to succeed as Na-young's coach thanks to her. If my own abilities improve too, what more could I want?'

Things were going so smoothly that I started humming.

I couldn't have imagined this a month ago.

With even greater pride, I prepared the celebration party.

I ordered food and decorated the room as best I could.

-Knock, knock!

"Coach~ I'm here!"

"Come on in."

The door opened, and Na-young entered.

She was wearing a skirt with stockings and full makeup.

'...That's not home party attire.'

I planned to celebrate, but tonight was going to be wild.

I could picture Na-young picking her outfit with excitement.

"Whoa! Coach, you ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠took off your glasses?"

"Ah... yeah. Tried switching to contacts."

"Glasses suit you, Coach, but without them, you look even cooler. More sophisticated?"

"Yeah? Good to know."

"Your skin looks better too. Less stress, maybe."

From what Na-young said, the protein must have worked.

She'd seen my face up close more than anyone.

"Anyway, make yourself comfortable. You're the star tonight."

"Hehe! No, we're the stars."

Na-young looked around the room, her face lighting up.

"Wow~ You decorated so much! I'm touched!"

"It's the least I could do now that you're officially my athlete."

"Athlete? Not woman?"

"As a woman, you've always been mine."

"Mmm... Saying something so sweet is cheating...♥"

Na-young gazed at me with a gentle smile.

That smile was so lovable.

Not just because she was one of the campus beauties.

Her trust and devotion alone stirred affection in me.

"Whew! Na-young, you look so ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠pretty today. Almost jumped you right there."

"You can jump me. I'm really confident in what's underneath today♥"

Na-young hiked her skirt up to her thighs.

Her intimate area teased visibility through the black stockings.

Her provocative smile made my dick react instantly.

"...No. Let's party first. It's a rare occasion—let's enjoy and eat."

"Hmm~ Filling up on food for stamina? How hard do you plan to fuck me?"

"Obviously all night. No holding back now."

"Beast Coach♥ Not even hiding it anymore...♥"

Her face and figure were so perfect that holding back on sex was tough.

Now that she was officially my athlete, it was even harder.

"Sit down first. Let's celebrate."

"Okay~ Wow, smells good. Chicken?"

"Chimaek is the king of celebrations."

"Our Coach knows what's up~"

We sat and cracked open beer cans.

The satisfying hiss echoed pleasantly.

"Come to think of it, this is our first time drinking together?"

"Yeah. We didn't even drink on dates."

"Don't overdo it. Don't want you getting sick."

"Coach treats me like a kid! This body proves otherwise."

Na-young playfully bounced her E-cup breasts.

Definitely too explosive for a "kid."

"Alright, alright. Drink up, adult. To your victory—cheers!"

"Cheers~"

Our cans clinked ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠happily.

We chugged the beer.

"Ugh! Tastes awful!"

Na-young, who'd downed it toughly, scrunched her face.

Then she grabbed a cola and chugged that instead.

"Ahh~ Now I can breathe. This is the right drink."

"Never had beer before?"

"Actually, alcohol in general is new to me. No one to drink with anyway."

Her cheeks flushed from her first alcohol.

Two cans and she'd probably be tipsy.

"Just in case, go easy."

"Aww~ It's fine. It's your room."

"...True. But be careful outside."

"Yessir~"

Considering Na-young's beauty, getting drunk was risky.

Wolves with bad intentions lurked everywhere.

"If anyone offers you a drink, never accept. Always call me."

"Hmm~ Aren't you the biggest danger right now? ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠Alone in a guy's room, sipping beer...♥"

Na-young spread her legs blatantly.

Her dizzying spot, wrapped in black stockings, peeked through her skirt.

I swallowed hard, heart pounding.

The slight buzz made it harder to resist than usual.

"I'm fine. You should learn about alcohol from someone you trust."

"Hehe♥ No. You're a bad man, Coach. You taught me such pleasurable 'guidance' that a fresh 21-year-old college girl can't leave you...♥"

Na-young pressed her stockinged foot against my crotch.

Teasing my dick with her feet had become her specialty.

"You're the one doing most of the seducing."

"All your fault. Don't get me horny if you don't like it."

"You sound like some creepy harasser uncle."

"And you hate it? Hehe! You love it."

We traded naughty banter while sipping moderately.

Of course, the chicken as anju was essential.

"Now I can just focus on your guidance, right?"

"Yeah, that was the deal. No one can complain now. Even the Dean vouched for it."

"Phew~ What a relief."

We occasionally talked about future training.

It was a celebration of the win and prep for what lay ahead.

"...So it's settled that I'm with the Mental Team but have authority over Taekwondo too."

"It works like that?"

"I won the bet, so the Dean pulled strings. Special circumstances made it official."

The Taekwondo team couldn't completely cut ties just because I was her dedicated coach.

There were group trainings, and facilities were shared.

We'd inevitably cross paths forever.

Though no one would dare pick fights or ostracize us like before.

"Hmm~ I could just train solo with your guidance."

"No. Better to broaden your skills as much as possible."

With my 'guidance,' Na-young could become the best.

But cutting ties with Taekwondo entirely wasn't ideal.

"The Taekwondo team will change bit by bit too. You don't need to worry about it, but know it'll happen."

"Mm, if you say so, Coach."

The Taekwondo team couldn't keep up their trash antics forever.

Thanks to me and Na-young, it was all exposed.

'...The Dean seems to be using me as an excuse for a major overhaul too.'

The Dean clearly disliked the Taekwondo coaches.

With justification, she'd manage and intervene gradually.

Using me as a bridge to slowly sever ties.

"Anyway, that's adult business. You just focus on training. Sports speak through results."

"Hehe! You'll come with me, right?"

"Of course. I'll be by your side until you say otherwise."

"Then you'll be with me forever♥ I love you♥"

After that, we drank while chatting about our usual otaku stuff.

As time passed, the buzz set in.

"Coach...♥ I think I'm drunk."

Na-young leaned against me, using drunkenness as an excuse.

She started unbuttoning her shirt.

"Not just using that as an excuse to jump me?"

"So what? You like it too...♥"

Truthfully, the alcohol had my patience at its limit.

My heart pounded wildly; holding back desire was impossible.

'...Or is the alcohol just another excuse.'

Sober or not, I'd choose the same.

I was a horny guy in my prime; resisting Na-young's allure was futile.

"...And you said you were confident underneath earlier."

"Yeah. Confident in my underwear choice?"

"Nope. Actually, it's no panties, no bra♥"

Na-young's playful hands moved.

Her breasts jiggled lightly through the unbuttoned shirt.

Pale mounds gathered and bounced tautly.

The sight shattered my last shreds of reason.

"Mmgh...! Mmm...♥ Kiss♥"

I immediately covered Na-young's lips with mine.