Chapter 5
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 5
Chapter Title: Introduction
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Only after completing their physical measurements did the two women finally receive boxes containing essentials for their life at the Hope Education Academy.
Clothes that looked like they'd been crudely fashioned from tablecloths with holes cut out, along with an assortment of adult toys. Teacher Gan picked up an egg-shaped rotor and said,
"You both know how to use these things, right? No need to explain it to junior Ha, and Kim Seon-ah, you've seen it all after a month anyway."
"I-I'm only familiar with actual sex... I don't really know about toys..."
Teacher Gan muttered in mild surprise at Kim Seon-ah's timid expression of her inexperience.
"Is that so? You played it pretty straight, then. In that case, junior Ha can show you how these work. Now, listen up and memorize the rules you have to follow here at the academy."
Or they'd get hit again. Kim Seon-ah swallowed hard at Teacher Gan's words. It had only been an hour since arriving at the academy, but her body was already a wreck.
Her once-straight nose was crooked, and her cheeks were swollen puffy from the slaps to her jaw. It would heal naturally in a few hours, but she had no desire to take any more beatings.
Satisfied with her changed expression and attentive posture, Teacher Gan flashed a pleased smile and continued.
"First rule: Always respond when a trainer calls you. Whether it's 'hey, you,' 'sex slave,' 'bitch,' or whatever—answer immediately."
"Second: Obey every order from a trainer without question. Oh, excluding anything that endangers your life, like 'kill yourself.' You're state property, after all. We have to be careful."
"Third: Masturbate at least five times a day. Of course, you can skip it on days you have sex with a trainer or similar activities. That's the preferred method for most trainees."
Preferred my ass—it's just getting raped. Ha Yoon grumbled inwardly, only to get smacked on the head and let out a scream.
"Ack!"
"That's why you get hit for making faces in front of a trainer, Kim Seon-ah. Always keep smiling, got it?"
"Y-Yes...!"
Kim Seon-ah's response came sharp and tense, without a trace of her earlier clumsiness. Pleased, Teacher Gan pressed on.
"Finally, if you run away without graduating, don't get caught. That covers all the rules. Any questions?"
"Um... 'don't get caught' means...?"
"Exactly what it sounds like. If you're gonna bolt, don't ever come back. Otherwise, you'll realize just how lenient we've been so far. If you're still confused, ask junior Ha later."
"Ack!"
Ha Yoon, who had been glaring at him with teary eyes upon hearing her name, flinched and averted her gaze. Teacher Gan had already caught the look, though, and slapped her without hesitation.
What a spiteful guy. Even after ending up like this, she couldn't shed her temper while taking beating after beating. Does she have some kind of anger management issue? Teacher Gan remarked, eyeing Ha Yoon as she clutched her stinging cheek and trembled.
"Now we're heading to the dorms. There are other victims there, so get along and no fighting. Let's go."
"T-Teacher Gan?"
"Yes, Kim Seon-ah? What is it?"
"Are we going like this...?"
They'd received clothes and panties, but they were still naked with handcuffs on. She didn't know where the dorms were, but even if it was a short walk from the infirmary, parading around naked was mortifying.
Teacher Gan gave a subtle smile at Kim Seon-ah's flushed, embarrassed face. He reached out, grabbed a fistful of her glossy black hair, and yanked her face close.
"Eek!"
"Kim Seon-ah. What was the second rule of the academy?"
"O-Obey every trainer's command without fail!"
"That's right. And what did I say? 'Let's go,' didn't I? So naked or not, you follow."
"I'm sorry! I was wrong, so if you're going to hit me—Urk—"
Kim Seon-ah's eyes bulged as a knee slammed into her gut.
"If you know you were wrong, you take the hit. And don't puke. You'll be licking it up."
At Teacher Gan's words, Kim Seon-ah clamped her mouth shut, eyes watering as if she might vomit any second. Fortunately, her effort prevented a mess on the floor. Ha Yoon watched her gasp for air, pale as a ghost, and thought to herself.
At least this rookie was such a ditz that she took the brunt of it, sparing me some blows. If she'd come here alone, Teacher Gan would've toyed with her mercilessly for sure. As that thought crossed her mind, Teacher Gan released his grip on Kim Seon-ah and said,
"We'll unlock the cuffs once we reach the dorms. You can get dressed there too. No assignments for you on your first day anyway. Now let's really get moving. Five minutes late."
He checked his watch and took the lead. Ha Yoon moved to follow, but a hand grabbed her shoulder, making her turn back with an irritated scowl.
"Fuck, what?"
"H-Ha Yoon... Help me out a bit. My legs are shaking... I can't even take a step..."
"God, what a pain."
Ha Yoon clicked her tongue and slung Kim Seon-ah's arm over her shoulder. Their height difference made the posture awkward, but it was enough to support her.
"Thank you... thank you so much..."
Kim Seon-ah murmured in a quavering voice. She'd asked out of desperation, never expecting Ha Yoon to actually help.
Of course, Ha Yoon wasn't doing it out of pity or sympathy.
'That rapist bastard might use it as an excuse to smack me if I leave her behind.'
She could already picture Teacher Gan slapping her for abandoning Kim Seon-ah. Back when she was a man, blocking and countering would've been easy—but now? She'd be beaten to a pulp.
Grunting with effort as she supported Kim Seon-ah, Ha Yoon finally caught up to Teacher Gan.
Only because he'd already arrived at the destination and stopped, of course. Marveling at the sight of the pair approaching down the hall, Teacher Gan remarked,
"Never thought junior Ha would escort Kim Seon-ah like this. Does Gender Transformation Syndrome change a person's nature too?"
"...No."
She wanted to tell him to shut up, but after dragging Kim Seon-ah all this way, she didn't fancy getting hit. Gritting her teeth, Ha Yoon answered. Satisfied, Teacher Gan patted her head and shoved her back.
"Come on, the dorm girls are waiting. Let's go."
Dorm girls. The words stirred memories from Ha Yoon's days as a trainer. She couldn't recall how many had been left just before she got fired. But one thing was certain: some trainees here still remembered her.
Under Teacher Gan's guidance, they approached a line of girls standing single-file against the hallway wall. There were about seven, three of whom had familiar faces.
Three left, huh? More than expected. Ha Yoon's face twitched involuntarily, but she forced her expression neutral.
Trainees weren't the only ones present. Two men in academy trainer uniforms—Teacher Gan types—stood watching the girls. One raised a hand as Teacher Gan and the pair approached.
"Teacher Gan! Why're you so late?"
"Cut me some slack. The new arrivals are actual people today."
"Oh, right. Ha Teacher—no, Ha Seung-jin—is coming too, huh?"
Ha Yoon's eye twitched at that. The sharp-eyed man caught it instantly, crouching down to meet her gaze.
She tried to look away, but his hand gripped her chin, forcing eye contact.
"This the one? Ha Seung-jin?"
"Ha Yoon now. You spotted her right away."
"I worked with that guy for years. Even when he hated something, it showed all over his face without a word."
The man chuckled, twisting her chin this way and that to admire her features.
"But damn, it's wild. That bandit-looking brute turns into a cute girl like this. World's full of surprises."
"Save the gawking for later. Let me introduce them."
"Need to? They're all familiar faces."
"There are new trainees too."
"Oh yeah, two this time?"
Referring to Kim Seon-ah, the man finally released Ha Yoon and turned to her. Stiffening under the sudden attention, she drew a smirk from him.
"Relax. Makes it harder to fuck you later."
"Y-Yes..."
It was hardly relaxing, but the man—taking it as humor—returned to his spot.
Teacher Gan spoke up at the sight.
"That's Teacher Park, in charge of all your physical training. The stern-faced guy next to him is Teacher Choi, your education lead."
"Let's get along."
Teacher Park grinned and waved. Teacher Choi just stared blankly at the pair.
"And as I mentioned earlier, I'm Teacher Gan, handling your medical care. That covers the trainers... Now for the trainees you'll be living with."
Teacher Gan glanced at a few of the girls lined up and said to Ha Yoon,
"Some are familiar to you, right, junior Ha? They were here three months ago."
"...Yes."
Ever since Teacher Park called her Ha Teacher, three pairs of eyes had been boring into her relentlessly.
Ha Yoon ignored them as best she could. They'd be seeing each other daily in the dorms—no need to lock eyes yet.
Unlike the trainers' introductions, the trainees' were brief. Calling out two- or three-letter names elicited responses, and that was it.
With no further details, Teacher Gan clapped and announced,
"Newbies are here, so no morning routine today. Other trainees, help them settle in. Dismissed."
"Catch you later, Ha."
Ha Yoon sighed inwardly as Teacher Park clapped her shoulder passing by. Teacher Choi merely glanced before leaving wordlessly, and Teacher Gan unlocked their cuffs as promised before departing.
Now only trainees remained in the hallway before the dorms. Ha Yoon rubbed her wrists, swallowing under the glare of seven pairs of eyes.