Chapter 27
Chapter 27
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 27
Chapter Title: The Magazine Photoshoot
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Jin-ha couldn't help but be startled the moment she saw Seo-ah.
It was because the sisters' looks were no joke, both of them.
The reason she'd suddenly made that proposal to Seo-ah was precisely because Seo-ah had the kind of appearance that suited modeling perfectly.
Her slender figure was perfect for showing off clothes, and as for her face, what more was there to say?
It was the kind of look that made you wonder why she hadn't gone into entertainment.
In fact, Seo-ah was quite popular in the Business Administration Department. Extremely so.
If you asked who the prettiest person in the department was, men and women, young and old, everyone would pick her without hesitation.
She even had a solid reputation, to the point where guys occasionally mustered the courage to confess to her.
'At that level, she could make a fortune just doing SNS influencing with ads.'
So it wasn't strange that Jin-ha thought that way.
Of course, Seo-ah herself just found it too much of a hassle.
Seeing Jin-ha's reaction, Seo-ah couldn't help but be genuinely flustered.
"Shooting? Me? I came because you said you were taking my older sibling's photos..."
"I originally planned to just shoot Seo-hyun, but Seo-ah, you look like you'd suit the outfit I made recently so perfectly."
"Uh... this is going in a magazine, right?"
"Yes. It'll be in Ella."
"...Wait, Ella?"
Seo-ah doubted her ears. Ella?
Wasn't that the magazine where the most renowned figures in Korea's fashion world modeled?
And she was going to be in it?
No, her sibling was?
She looked at Jin-ha with eyes full of disbelief, and Jin-ha stared back as if wondering what the issue was.
"Is there something strange about it?"
"Oh, no. I just can't believe it. No, would I even be suitable for that? I thought it featured really famous models..."
"I say you're fine."
Jin-ha smiled.
'I thought she seemed reluctant from her lukewarm reaction... but that's not it?'
On the contrary, she seemed quite intrigued.
Like she was wondering if she was worthy of appearing there... But that was no concern at all for Jin-ha.
She'd already made it clear with Ella that instead of regular features, she'd use whatever models she wanted.
"Wow..."
"If I say you're doing it, then it's fine. More importantly, it's up to you, Seo-ah."
"I'd like to give it a try."
"Great."
"...But can I pull off your clothes, Jin-ha?"
"Of course. Don't I seem like I'm going all out right now?"
Jin-ha gave a slightly playful smile. Seo-ah answered honestly.
"...Yes. Honestly, I don't get why you'd want to shoot someone like me, just an ordinary college student."
"Hehe. Ordinary? Not at all. If you were, I wouldn't have thought of making you a model the moment I saw you."
"I-is that so..."
"Yes. Have some confidence. With your looks, you'd be an influencer in no time if you had SNS. Do you?"
"I do a bit, but not actively. Last year I was studying for exams, and this year I've been taking care of my sibling's mutation and keeping up with classes."
Seo-ah answered Jin-ha's question.
"Could I ask which school?"
"Same university as my sibling."
Hearing that, Jin-ha couldn't help but chuckle for multiple reasons.
The sisters were both ridiculous spec-wise. Both at Korea University, both with those looks. Damn.
"Seo-hyun? I have a question."
"Yes? What is it?"
"You said you used to be a guy. What did you look like back then?"
"Uh, well... Pretty rough-looking. And huge."
"Doesn't match at all... Could you show me a photo, maybe?"
"Uh, sure. No problem. Here."
Seo-hyun showed Jin-ha an old photo. It was definitely the kind of visual that screamed 'not approachable' on sight.
But Jin-ha's impression seemed different.
"Oh my. Right up my alley... What a shame."
"...Pardon?"
Seo-hyun looked at Jin-ha like she'd seen every weirdo there was. Jin-ha just grinned, unperturbed.
"I'm into sturdy types like that. Rough face, sure... but not ugly at all."
"That's a first."
"There are plenty of women whose type was pre-mutation Seo-hyun. No memories from school?"
"I barely made it through boys' middle and high school to university."
"Aw, too bad. If you'd been a guy, I might've made a move."
"Ahaha..."
Seo-hyun gave an awkward laugh at Jin-ha's words.
"Anyway... shall we look at the clothes now? Try some on first?"
"Sure."
* * *
"They say clothes make the man, and it's really true."
Ms. Jin-ha looked at me, nodding with a pleased "Mm-hm." She seemed very satisfied with the outfit she'd made herself.
"You too, Seo-ah. My eye doesn't fail me. How's the comfort?"
"Amazing. Wow... how can it feel like this? Isn't this a suit? Why's a suit this comfy, like loungewear?"
Seo-ah examined her body curiously, twisting this way and that. What she and I were wearing was a restrained white suit.
It looked like something out of a spy movie, but... it had a charm that drew the eye.
Was it because of the black flower blooming subtly at the breast pocket?
I was clueless about fashion, but I could tell the outfit itself had this inherent appeal.
"That's the feature of clothes made with my thread. Almost no weight, and extreme comfort for the wearer. Like the design?"
"Yes. The accent details too."
"Then next outfit. That was a suit, so sporty look this time, full of energy."
After that, we tried on several more outfits, all getting rave reviews.
This woman has insane talent.
Well, considering she's now in the ranks of world-famous designers, it's probably par for the course.
If not for the mutation, I'd never have met someone like her in my life.
"Perfect. My eye never lies."
Once we finished changing, she looked at us quite satisfied, like her choices were spot-on.
Seo-ah and I exchanged bewildered glances at Ms. Jin-ha.
"The shoot director will be thrilled too, I bet. You both have such great poise to start with. Oh, but Seo-hyun, can you show your wings and tail during the shoot?"
"Will they fit in the frame?"
"No need for the whole thing. That's for the director to figure out."
"...Ah."
"Then let's shoot right away. Just follow the director's instructions, and it'll be quick."
* * *
The shoot director, Ma Jin-woo, arrived about ten minutes later. The moment he entered the shop, he scanned Seo-hyun and Seo-ah.
Then he nodded.
The way Seo-ah and Seo-hyun looked was enough to captivate Jin-ha, who was notoriously picky about models, at first glance.
"You're here, Jin-woo."
"Call me more often. It's been too long, hasn't it?"
"Ahaha. Inspiration hasn't struck with the right subjects. But... I found some, so all good."
"So, shoot these two today?"
"Yes. Shoot however you want. Oh, don't be too shocked? Seo-hyun here will be showing wings and tail."
"Ah, got the vibe. Won't take long. Shall we start? Oh, no modeling experience for either of you?"
"Yes."
Jin-woo nodded after looking at the two.
He knew right away how to shoot them.
He'd shot plenty of first-time models. Working with Jin-ha, this was routine.
Having shot many mutants, posing ones with wings or tails was familiar. Not super common, but not rare either.
"First up, Seo-hyun. Wings out, please? Hands crossed lightly at chest, head slightly down... Nice pose. Shooting. One, two, three!"
Jin-woo proceeded swiftly.
He wasn't the type to make harsh demands of models.
That habit had been ditched long ago from working with Jin-ha and her mutant models.
No need to be nitpicky; just give clear directions.
He dropped his ego the moment he shot mutants.
Art was great, but survival first.
Even mild mutants turn feral if you nitpick like with normals.
That's the industry. He was always cautious with mutants.
Of course, that caution became a habit, and other models liked working with him too.
"Now, let's highlight the tail? Showing off mutant traits is super appealing."
"I-is it?"
"Yep! Your unique feature, absent in normals, is worth flaunting. Can you move the tail freely?"
"Ah, yes."
"Good. Wrap it around your waist like a belt. Oh... perfect. Adds huge impact to the plain-ish suit. Hold the pose... Shooting, one, two, three!"
With such beautiful subjects, Jin-woo naturally got fired up.
He thought about poses to bring out Seo-hyun's natural charm, directed her... and Seo-hyun tried her best to follow.
They changed outfits too: suits, sporty looks, casual daily wear, even pajamas.
After about two hours.
Jin-woo said to Seo-hyun with a satisfied expression.
"Extremely satisfying shoot. Amazing results incoming."
"Th-thank you."
Of course, Seo-hyun was utterly exhausted.