Chapter 4

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Translator: penny

Chapter: 4

Chapter Title: Preparations to Ravish the 20-Year-Old

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Two days had passed since I got Ryu Seol's number.

And during those two days, aside from the time I spent attending university lectures, I'd been picking up trash around the neighborhood.

Deep down, I wanted to ditch college and focus solely on this app, but since it had appeared out of nowhere, it could vanish just as suddenly. I couldn't risk that.

So instead, I stuck to simple good deeds I could do anytime—picking up litter.

"Phew, out doing volunteer work, huh? You must be exhausted."

"Haha, thank you."

After hours of wandering like that, a few of the neighborhood elders would offer kind words, impressed by my efforts.

I'd smile back warmly, my heart full of joy as I kept picking up trash. This was the most fun volunteer work I'd ever done in my life.

"Nice... it's piling up."

The thrill was on a whole different level from getting pocket money as a kid. Every hour, I'd check how many points I'd racked up, my heart pounding with excitement. Pure bliss.

Because the rewards from these points were already manifesting right before my eyes.

[Ryu Seol: Oppa, whatcha eating??]

[Ryu Seol: I'm having chicken for dinner tonight! >ㅅ<]

[Ryu Seol: You know eating after 8 is bad for your health, right?!]

Just like her chat messages.

Two days ago.

Ryu Seol, the shy part-timer who'd bashfully asked for my number.

We'd only exchanged numbers and parted ways since she couldn't leave the convenience store for long. But ever since, she'd been messaging me non-stop.

Back then, I was so dizzy with joy that even facing her to talk felt overwhelming.

So that day, I just picked up trash on my way home, and we'd only chatted via text since.

The first message felt a bit awkward, sure.

[Ryu Seol: Hi!]

[Ryu Seol: Sorry for suddenly asking for your number ㅠㅠ You must've been startled ㅠㅠㅠ]

[Me: Ah haha]

[Me: You're not trying to recruit me into a cult, right?]

[Me: I'm not religious, so...]

[Ryu Seol: Nooooo!!!!! Really not ㅠㅠㅠ]

[Ryu Seol: I swear it's not like that]

[Ryu Seol: Believe me ㅠㅠㅠ]

[Ryu Seol: Please]

[Ryu Seol: What do I have to do to make you believe me?]

[Me: ;; I'll believe you ;]

Her desperate texts left no room for me to feel tense.

[Me: Thing is, I've never given out my number like this before, so I'm a bit on edge]

[Ryu Seol: No, really]

[Ryu Seol: I mean it]

About a minute of silence, then:

[Ryu Seol: I really like you, that's why I asked for your number]

[Ryu Seol: Believe me ㅠㅠ]

[Me: Haha ;;]

[Me: Hmm]

[Me: Mind if I ask your name and age?]

[Ryu Seol: Ryu Seol!]

[Ryu Seol: Turning 20 this year!!]

[Me: Single-syllable name? Seol?]

[Ryu Seol: Yes!]

[Me: I'm Lee Sun-ha]

[Me: 21]

[Me: College student]

[Ryu Seol: Wow!!]

[Ryu Seol: Um]

[Ryu Seol: Can I call you Oppa??]

When I saw that, I thrashed around on my bed. It was too good. Sure, I'd heard "Oppa" plenty before, but hearing it from her was what mattered.

[Me: Of course]

[Ryu Seol: Make yourself comfy with me too, Oppa!]

[Me: Haha]

[Me: Sure]

[Me: Feels kinda weird tho lol]

[Ryu Seol: :>ㅎㅎㅎㅎ]

Once we dropped the formalities, the messages flooded in. We knew next to nothing about each other, which fueled it.

Mostly questions about personal details and daily life, and even through text, her bubbly personality shone through.

[Me: Convenience store only Mon-Tues??]

[Ryu Seol: Yep!]

[Ryu Seol: Other days I'm retaking exams, so studying!]

[Ryu Seol: For the next year]

[Ryu Seol: ㅠㅠㅠㅠ]

[Me: Guess I'll see you then]

[Ryu Seol: If you're okay with it, Oppa]

[Ryu Seol: Other days too]

[Ryu Seol: I can push studying back a day!]

[Me: Nah haha]

[Me: Don't wanna interrupt your hard work]

[Me: My schedule's packed with lectures and volunteering too]

[Ryu Seol: Volunteering?!]

[Me: I went to college on volunteer credits]

[Ryu Seol: No way!!]

[Me: Kidding lol, but I've done it a lot before]

[Ryu Seol: Take me next time! I'll help!]

[Ryu Seol: Or even this week!]

[Me: What about studying?]

[Ryu Seol: ㅠㅠㅠ]

She wasn't subtle—she straight-up wanted to meet. But I wasn't mentally ready yet.

Never having dated made me hesitant psychologically, and I wasn't sure what a favorability of 90 even meant exactly.

I knew it meant she'd give her number to a plain guy like me right away. Still, I wanted more confirmation.

That's why, even this late evening, I was still picking up trash.

I'd spent most of yesterday and today picking up trash during my free time, strolling leisurely through the neighborhood like it was just a walk.

Along the way, I cleared some side quests(?), like kindly guiding lost people all the way to their destinations.

With the points from two days, I decided against saving for a single pull or 10-pull. Instead, I'd check info.

I was tempted to grind to 100p for a multi-pull, but I didn't want to delay the fun right now.

[Ryu Seol: Heading to bed now :>]

[Ryu Seol: Goodnight, Oppa!!]

Her texts came right up to bedtime, studying or not.

Without this app, I'd never even hold her hand in my lifetime. I desperately wanted to touch this cute, pretty girl. Badly.

To that end, I started by checking the neighbors. I'd gauge their lovey-dovey relationship's favorability and plan accordingly.

Luckily, there was a way.

I tapped the question mark in the top-left corner, thought of my question, and hit confirm. Got exactly what I needed.

The app was beyond suspicious now—these details made it read my mind.

Anyway, I pulled up the neighbors' info.

I also learned that if there's no interest or interaction, numbers don't show.

Not crucial right now anyway, so I dragged Ga-young Noona's name over Choi Yun-ho's.

And then:

Unbelievable numbers.

"Does this make sense? They're under 90?"

That couple seemed so perfect. Their favorability was sky-high... but still not 90.

Why? I pondered. Even the best marriages cool after years together.

Favorability toward people naturally fluctuates—up when you like them, down otherwise.

Maybe years dulled passion into comfort, I speculated.

But something felt off.

Even recently, her love for her husband overflowed visibly.

'It's not that they're low... maybe 90 is just insane.'

Come to think of it, it was an SSR effect. The free pull made it feel meh, but it's the app's top rarity.

So, her affection for me surpassed even that couple's daily sex-marathon love.

And crucially:

'Minimum locked at 90.'

No matter what I do, that massive affection—favorability—stays fixed?

I knew it was OP from the start, but seeing real numbers drove it home.

-Swipe

Naughty thoughts swirled, blood rushing south. My dick hardened instantly, panties chafing uncomfortably.

Before reason kicked in, my fingers moved.

[Me: Wanna meet tomorrow evening?]

Lust-fueled brain—dick in charge—I messaged Ryu Seol. Thirty minutes since she said goodnight, so probably asleep. But her schedule was just studying; she'd say yes.

Checking info again, something else caught my eye.

"Lust levels are different?"

Double-checked: base lust vs. mutual differed.

But I got it now.

My lust for Ryu Seol was probably 80+, yet even without fixating on her, baseline lust existed. My raging hard-on proved it.

Lust drops for disliked or ugly people. Less volatile than favorability, though.

Anyway, Ga-young Noona's baseline lust was high.

I'd heard women's lust peaks late 20s to 30s somewhere.

Overheard her hubby was away on business—probably why her lust spiked. His was low from work fatigue.

"Fuck."

Already throbbing from Ryu Seol thoughts, now even harder. A hot married woman next door, pent-up? Maddening.

Naughty fantasies aside, I craved more points. Bad enough to trash-pick late night.

But nothing visible now... wait, aren't there streetlights everywhere?

-Spring up

I bolted out, vowing not to return till 100 points.