Chapter 28: Ye-seul’s Solo PT
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 28: Ye-seul’s Solo PT
1,200 Health Points.
400 Sex Points.
It was a substantial reward.
On top of that, Ye-seul, who was already high-level, had officially registered as a member. I had gained a lot from this PT session.
With 1,000 Health Points, I could raise the Gym Shop level by one. Even after that, I’d have 200 points left over.
‘Even so, the only items I can buy are still just gym wear.’
If the shop level rose to 2, there would surely be additional items available for purchase.
‘Might as well level it up now.’
I purchased the Gym Shop level-up.
[Purchasing Shop Level Up.]
[The Shop level has increased from 1 to 2.]
[New items are now available: Changing Room.]
[A 15% discount is applied to all shop prices, excluding promotions.]
[One free Text Promotion service is provided.]
More than anything else, the discount rate had jumped significantly.
‘I’ll need to raise the level quite a bit more before I can start buying things from the shop in earnest.’
To reach the next shop level…
[Shop Level Up – 5,000 HP]
That’s an enormous amount.
But wait a second.
The "Changing Room" had appeared as a new purchasable item. I was already using my gaming room as a changing room, so why was this available for purchase?
[Changing Room: Purchase Price 5,100 HP (15% Discounted)]
[Additional Space]
[You can create a changing room at a desired location. The size of the house will expand. Upon purchase, the Gym Level will increase.]
[Increase the Gym Level by expanding the changing rooms.]
“Hah.”
So this is how they want me to level up.
The price was only 100 points different from the shop level-up. I’d have to decide whether to level up the shop or buy the changing room once I gathered more points. Either way, they weren’t items I could afford right now.
For now, I needed to focus on Ye-seul, who was right in front of me.
[Hwang Ye-seul]
[Member Level – 5]
[Hwang Ye-seul’s temporary PT has concluded.]
[Calculating satisfaction.]
[Customer Name: Hwang Ye-seul]
[Evaluation 1: Exercising while naked… it was embarrassing, but I did it.]
[Evaluation 2: I came a little—I hope he didn’t notice.]
[Evaluation 3: Miju and Jae-ho sunbae looked so erotic while they were working out.]
[Revisit Rate – 100%]
[Official Member registration is complete.]
She was properly registered.
While Miju went in to wash up, I continued a brief consultation with Ye-seul to set up her future PT schedule.
“From now on, we’ll do three sessions a week. I’ll set up a schedule and match it to the days you can come, so just keep that in mind.”
“Yes, sounds good.”
Ye-seul nodded vigorously.
“By the way, what are the fees?”
“Oh, you don’t have to pay. I’m still in the middle of learning myself.”
I wasn’t taking money from Miju or Heo Da-young either. Adding Ye-seul to the mix wouldn’t change much.
“That won’t do!”
“Huh?”
“You absolutely have to take payment! If someone as skilled as you, Sunbae, doesn’t take money, I’ll just feel guilty.”
Ye-seul actually got angry. I never thought I’d meet someone who hated not paying.
“Uh, then how about 30,000 won per session?”
Faced with her fiery reaction, I suggested a reasonable-sounding amount. To be honest, I didn’t know how much trainers usually charged, so I just threw out a number.
“Even average trainers get 50,000 won an hour. In my opinion, you should be getting more than that, Oppa.”
Ye-seul thought for a moment, then held up her index finger.
“I’ll give you 100,000 won per hour.”
“I’m not even taking money from Miju. That’s way too much…”
“Then just think of it as me paying for both myself and Miju.”
“Hmm… are you sure? That’s not a small amount of money.”
I was happy to receive the money, of course. But when money changes hands, responsibility follows. It meant I had to be even more diligent than I was now.
“It’s fine. I’m earning my own living, you know. I actually get paid quite well.”
“…Alright. Let’s do that.”
“Then three times a week, four weeks a month… that’s 12 sessions. If we aim for about an hour per session… I should send you 1.2 million won.”
1.2 million won.
It was by no means a small sum. I wondered if it was okay to take that much when I didn’t even have a proper certification, but then another thought occurred to me.
‘With the System and Hypnosis, shouldn’t it be fine?’
Yeah. If she’s offering, I shouldn’t refuse. I just have to work that much harder.
“Alright. I’ll work hard so you don’t feel like that money is being wasted.”
“Even if you just do what you did today, I’ll be more than satisfied.”
Ye-seul gave a contented smile.
“Ah, that was refreshing.”
Miju, having finished her shower, came out drying her hair. The only thing covering her body was a long towel. Between the precarious folds of the towel, the curves of her large breasts and waist were visible.
Miju stood between Ye-seul and me and asked, “What are you two talking about without me?”
Her damp hair, not yet fully dry, glistened under the fluorescent lights.
“Just about registering her as a member of the gym.”
“Oh, Ye-seul, are you registering too?”
“Yeah, I feel like I can trust Sunbae with my training.”
Miju’s reaction was lukewarm. She gave an awkward nod. Was she unhappy about something?
However, that doubt soon vanished.
“That’s great!”
Miju clapped her hands and laughed.
“Oppa’s skills are amazing, after all.”
“Oh, that’s right.”
Ye-seul clapped as if she had just remembered something.
“Sunbae, have you ever thought about making money with your photography?”
“Huh?”
What was she talking about now?
*
“Hahaha, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Choi Jae-ho. I’m Kim Hosu, the CEO of Roland Entertainment.”
“Ah, nice to meet you.”
I exchanged greetings with CEO Kim Hosu, who wore a friendly smile.
“I heard from Ye-seul. You’re interested in my photos?”
“Ah, absolutely. I saw the photos you took recently, and they were truly incredible. A simple phone case photo looked like a professional art piece. The moment I saw it, I knew. Ah, this is the guy.”
He seemed like the talkative type.
“Is that so?”
“Of course! Your use of light, how you utilize the subject, and even the technique of using focus to emphasize the subject… Kuu! I fell for your photos the moment I saw them, Mr. Jae-ho.”
“I see.”
“Do you have any photos where you used a person as the subject?”
“I do, but…”
I pulled out my Apple Phone.
“Don’t tell me you took these yourself with a phone too?”
“Yes, all those photos were taken with this Apple Phone.”
“Ho-oh, now I want you even more.”
I recalled what Ye-seul had told me.
‘CEO Kim is surprisingly serious about photography. If you show him some good shots, he’ll offer you great terms.’
Ye-seul had even volunteered to be my subject so I could have a portfolio to bring. The photos I was about to show Kim Hosu were those very shots.
“This is… Ye-seul, isn’t it?”
“That’s right. She offered to be the subject, so I took a few shots.”
“Haha, this is truly amazing.”
Ye-seul was sitting by a window, looking out with a melancholic gaze. It looked like a photo straight out of a magazine spread. Since the model was good, the photos turned out brilliantly even without any special techniques.
“I feel like all the potential I’ve seen in Ye-seul until now has finally exploded in this photo.”
Kim Hosu seemed hooked from the very first picture.
“Ooh.”
“Ho-oh.”
“This one… she took off her mask? She’s a girl who usually refuses to lower her mask because she’s shy.”
He let out a string of exclamations as he scrolled through the photos. And then…
“Who is this lady?”
“Ah, I meant to save those separately, but I guess they got mixed in.”
Miju had asked to have some photos taken too, saying she wanted to try. Miju’s refreshing charm filled the frame. It was a completely different vibe from the calm Ye-seul. I had snapped a few of her while I was shooting Ye-seul because she kept pestering me. I thought I’d saved them elsewhere.
“Her looks are incredible. I almost want to start a Starstagram account for her right now.”
After admiring the photos for a long time, Kim Hosu took a deep breath.
“I had a feeling, but as expected, you’re amazing.”
“Would you be willing to handle Ye-seul’s profile and Starstagram photos for a while? I’ll compensate you handsomely. Of course, you’d only be handling Ye-seul for now, but in the future, you’ll be able to work with even more stars.”
“Stars?”
“Yes. You’ll be able to personally photograph Nutube stars, influencers, and even celebrities you’ve only seen on TV.”
“Celebrities?”
“Yes.”
Having said that, CEO Kim Hosu opened a portfolio.
“These are the Nutube stars and celebrities signed to our company. We aren’t a massive corporation, but we work with celebrities who have great potential.”
The portfolio the CEO handed me was full of impressive people. The million-subscriber Nutuber Bo-yeoni, the famous model Lee Bit-na, the indie singer Eun Ha-su, and more. The number of famous people signed to Roland Entertainment was surprisingly high.
‘They even have someone like this?’
“And if you work with us, you’ll also get to meet the actress Chae Ga-ram, who joined our agency recently.”
“Ho-oh…”
“If your skills are recognized while you’re handling Ye-seul’s photos, you’ll eventually be able to take profile shots for all these people.”
“All of them?”
“Of course. It might not be immediately, but looking at your skills, Mr. Jae-ho, I think it’ll be possible very soon. Oh, and don’t worry about the schedule. We’ll work around yours.”
“You certainly think highly of me.”
“Naturally. The photos you took were a real shock to me.”
Kim Hosu spoke so emphatically that spit practically flew from his mouth.
“I’ll pay you well. I can give you more than enough!”
“Hmm…”
I rested my chin on my hand.
“You said top-tier treatment, right?”
“Of course! It’s an amount you’d never get anywhere else! I can guarantee that!”
I looked at the price Kim Hosu suggested. Honestly, it was startling. They were willing to pay this much for my photos? It was just a hobby I’d started. I’d even quit halfway through because I didn’t think it was my path…
However, I didn’t plan on accepting immediately. I’d heard that in times like this, it was important to play a little hard to get.
“Hrmmm…”
“Is there something bothering you?”
“No. I’m just reading it over carefully.”
“Hahaha, I see.”
Contracts must be handled with caution. I reviewed and re-verified it several times. Once I was certain…
“Alright. I look forward to working with you.”
“Kuhaha! I knew you’d accept! I look forward to it as well!”
“Yes.”
I shook hands with Kim Hosu. It was a good deal. A perfect transaction where no one left unhappy.
After a moment of hesitation, Kim Hosu asked me, “By any chance, do you know how to film video as well?”
*
As soon as I returned home…
Ding!
A new notification rang out.
[A total of 3 official members have registered. You are now a proud Trainer.]
[To assist such a Trainer, here is a tip.]
A tip?
The System had never directly told me anything like this before. Perhaps because I had reached three members, the System was being quite proactive.
[How to obtain Health Points and Sex Points simultaneously.]
HP and SP at the same time?
I certainly did get both points when I was doing Miju’s PT. Even though I didn’t have sex with them, I gained a fair amount of SP. What was this? Was it giving me something good?
[Induce a sense of shame in the members while they are exercising.]
[The SP will increase in proportion to how embarrassed they feel.]
“Wait a minute.”
The people who became official members of the gym through hypnosis considered even the act of stripping to be natural. How was I supposed to make people like that feel shame? Was that even possible?
[We believe that you, Trainer, will be able to do it.]
What kind of logic is that…
It was then.
Ding-dong!
“Jae-ho Sunbae, it’s me. Ye-seul.”
Ye-seul had arrived at my house.