Chapter 94
Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 94
Chapter Title: Ju Yeon-hwa
With Hong Ryeon and the other two having graduated, followed by Shin So-hyeon leaving due to some unsavory incident, only about five people remained in the dormitory.
Ha Yoon and Kim Seon-ah, now entering their 8th week at the academy. Above them were Jin Si-won (13th week) and the Yoon Se-rin and Han Su-ah duo (16th week), spaced about a month apart.
Of course, the academy hadn't been built just to house these five. The minimum capacity was eight trainees. So it was obvious that three new ones would arrive soon.
"This is Teacher Park. He's in charge of all your physical training. And the stern-faced man next to him, Teacher Choi, handles the education side."
"These newbies are full of personality, huh? A traffic light set?"
As Teacher Park said, the three newcomers' hair colors evoked a traffic light. Bright yellow blonde, red, and deep black with a blue tint. Of course, none of them laughed at the nickname. They alternated uneasy glances between the trainers and the lined-up trainees.
"And as explained in the infirmary, I'm Teacher Gan. I'm the one responsible for treating your injuries. That wraps up the trainer introductions. Next, let me introduce the trainees you'll be living with."
Teacher Gan said that and slowly pointed them out starting from Yoon Se-rin. When he reached Ha Yoon, he grinned mischievously.
"That one is Ha Yoon. She used to work here as a trainer. Now she's a fine sex slave just like you all, so watch and learn from her."
"Yes... yes...!"
The three chorused in tense voices.
That bastard's picking fights since morning? Ha Yoon grumbled inwardly but managed her expression flawlessly. She knew giving Teacher Gan any excuse would just make his day, so it was only natural.
After finishing with Kim Seon-ah, Teacher Gan clapped his hands.
"With new trainees arriving today, there's no morning schedule. The rest of you, help these three settle into the dormitory. That's all."
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Once the trainers left, Yoon Se-rin led the three to assign bunks and cabinets. They were the ones Hong Ryeon's group had used. Perfect for exactly three people. Yoon Se-rin muttered that, then suddenly spoke as if realizing something.
"By the way, what's your names? Recite them in traffic light order, starting with Blue."
"B-Blue? My hair's black though..."
"Ugh, the trainers called you the traffic light set. So get it through your heads!"
"Yes..."
The girl dubbed Blue hesitated before slowly speaking.
"I'm Nam Ju-won. My age—"
"Age? What age? Listen up. The moment you arrive here, none of that society stuff or your old age matters. You heard about your resident numbers being erased, right?"
Nam Ju-won and the traffic light crew nodded glumly. Yoon Se-rin continued, thinking these newbies were all weak-willed types.
"So don't even think about running away or whatever. Just accept it! The faster you adapt, the less it'll hurt. Got it? Anyway, next, Yellow!"
"Hwang Min-ah..."
"Finally, Red!"
Pfft. Ha Yoon, who had been sipping water while lounging on her bunk with Kim Seon-ah, spat it out involuntarily. It was obvious Red would come after Blue and Yellow in the traffic light lineup, but she couldn't help finding it hilarious.
As she coughed up the water that had gone into her lungs, Yoon Se-rin looked at her with disbelief and shook her head.
"Remember what Teacher Gan said earlier? Stay away from that Ha Yoon girl as much as possible. You'll just end up regretting it."
"Wow, Yoon Se-rin. You trying to ostracize me? That's cold."
"Don't act familiar, you trash."
Yoon Se-rin shot back with a glare. They'd lived together for months, so some affection might have been expected, but she still couldn't stand Ha Yoon.
When Hong Ryeon was around, there was someone to keep Ha Yoon in check, but with her gone and Ha Yoon fully adapted to the academy, there was no one left to stop her.
Kim Seon-ah served as some kind of brake, but she usually sided with Ha Yoon anyway.
Her one fellow 16th-weeker, Han Su-ah, was just biding her time until graduation. Yoon Se-rin shook her head.
"Anyway, Red. What's your name?"
"Ju Yeon-hwa..."
"Nam Ju-won, Hwang Min-ah, Ju Yeon-hwa. No morning schedule today, just afternoon, so I'll give you the rundown."
The traffic light trio perked up at Yoon Se-rin's words. But as the schedule details continued, their faces paled or twisted in fear.
Ha Yoon, tangled up with Kim Seon-ah on the bunk, paid no mind and only had eyes for one person.
'Ju Yeon-hwa, was it?'
Her hair wasn't as purely red as Hong Ryeon's, but it still brought her to mind. A bit immature, maybe, but she could serve as a substitute.
"Who're you staring at?"
"No one in particular? Just spacing out."
"Doesn't look like it... Let me see, Ju Yeon-hwa, right?"
"...Sharp as ever."
"She resembles Hong Ryeon. Hair color at least."
Ha Yoon scratched her cheek at Kim Seon-ah's knowing smile.
"So, what are you planning to do to her?"
"Not planning anything specific?"
"Then you won't do anything?"
"Well... not exactly."
As Ha Yoon replied, Kim Seon-ah said exactly as expected.
"See? So, what's the grudge against this Ju Yeon-hwa that's got you scheming?"
"No grudge. More like a substitute."
"Wow, you're awful. Taking out what Hong Ryeon did to you on Ju Yeon-hwa? If anything, you started it—"
"Ahh—shut it. One more nag and I'll make sure you can't stand on your own two feet."
Not that she meant physical violence, of course. So Kim Seon-ah snorted.
"Wanna try? See who ends up unable to stand."
"...Anyway, I will mess with Ju Yeon-hwa a bit. You gonna interfere?"
"Changing the subject much?"
Kim Seon-ah grumbled but didn't press further. After a brief pause, she said,
"Mess with her moderately. Don't create another Hong Ryeon. You know how tough that is from experience."
"Better to get it from someone pretty like me than a guy, right? For Ju Yeon-hwa, anyway."
"Sure. So it was great getting it from Hong Ryeon?"
"Of course not."
Ha Yoon grinned, and Kim Seon-ah shook her head. Even after all this time, her nature hadn't changed. Thinking that, Kim Seon-ah sat up.
"If you're gonna do it, now's good. No morning schedule."
"Hmm. No way to isolate just Ju Yeon-hwa right now? Don't wanna drag the other two in."
It was her taste, but her target was a Hong Ryeon stand-in, after all.
If one of the others resembled Baek So-ra, she'd have dragged her along too, but no such luck. Muttering that, Ha Yoon suddenly sat up.
"I'll be right back."
"Where to?"
Ha Yoon ignored Kim Seon-ah and hurried out of the dormitory.
"What scheme is she cooking up now..."
Kim Seon-ah shook her head at her retreating figure.
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Time flew by like an arrow. The traffic light trio grimaced at lunch but, warned by Yoon Se-rin about punishment for leftovers, tearfully cleaned their trays.
The afternoon schedule... no need to elaborate. The three soaked top and bottom, enduring hell. They even experienced their first female orgasms.
But their ordeal wasn't over. After evening roll call came Trainer Duty, and all three drew trainer assignments.
Nam Ju-won, assigned to Teacher Choi, teared up recalling the afternoon nightmare. Hwang Min-ah, with Teacher Gan, trembled and bit her nails remembering the physical exam.
...What kind of person is Teacher Park?
Ju Yeon-hwa, assigned to Teacher Park, could only tilt her head.
She'd encountered the others directly or indirectly, so fear was natural. But besides the morning greeting, she had no interaction with Teacher Park.
So she couldn't judge if he was as terrifying. First impressions were favorable, though.
A gentle smile, sturdy build, pleasant voice. Even as a man, she'd have felt some appeal (not romantic, of course!).
Of course, as a trainer, he was no ordinary guy, but at least less intimidating than the others.
But... where do I go?
Teacher Choi was in the 2nd-floor classroom, Teacher Gan in the infirmary. She could tell intuitively; they'd be in their spots.
But Teacher Park? As Ju Yeon-hwa looked around lost,
"You, you're on Teacher Park duty today, right?"
"Y-Yes?"
"What're you freaking out for? Think someone's gonna eat you?"
A woman with pink hair grinned. Height around early 150s? Ju Yeon-hwa, measured at 160cm during exam, could see the top of her head.
Ha Yoon, was it? Once a trainer here. Teacher Gan, Yoon Se-rin—everyone mentioned her, marking her as someone to watch.
As she tensed warily, Ha Yoon smiled.
"Lost and wondering where Teacher Park is?"
"Y-Yeah..."
"Follow me. I'll show you."
She turned and walked down the hall without checking. Of course, Ju Yeon-hwa followed. Wary of Ha Yoon, but terrified of trainer punishment more.
She's really pretty, though...
She knew victims gained above-average looks. Her own mirror checks were unbelievable. But Ha Yoon stood out even among them.
Cherry blossom-like hair and eyes gave off an inexplicable aura.
Ha Yoon led down the hall, up the stairs. Like Teacher Choi on the 2nd floor? Ju Yeon-hwa followed. At a door, Ha Yoon said,
"Here. Teacher Park's room."
"R-Right."
Tension hit late now that she was there. Yoon Se-rin had explained Trainer Duty. Today, she'd lose her virginity here. To Teacher Park. Ju Yeon-hwa exhaled shakily, grimacing inwardly.
Never slept with a woman as a man, and now as a woman, straight to a man.
Should've forced it back then. She said to Ha Yoon,
"Thanks for guiding me. Um, Ha Yoon-ssi? That right?"
"No 'ssi.' Just Ha Yoon. We'll know each other for months; too stiff otherwise."
"R-Really."
"Speak casually too. Anyway, go in. Teacher Park's waiting."
"Yes... okay..."
Ju Yeon-hwa slumped her shoulders and stepped inside slowly. Thinking Ha Yoon might not be so bad, after all.
But it didn't take long to realize that was a huge mistake.