“No.”
“Then I’ll prescribe some essential supplements. Especially vitamins and probiotics…”
Yoon Jaemin talked a lot. Really, too much. For every word Jiwon said, Yoon Jaemin replied with five. Jiwon, growing tired, just closed his mouth. Just as Yoon Jaemin was deciding on the types of supplements, Jiwon’s phone rang. It was a call. It had to be either Lee Jak or Kim Seonghee. Jiwon checked. It was Kim Seonghee.
“Ah…”
He didn’t want to answer.
“Don’t worry about me. Answer it.”
It wasn’t because of Yoon Jaemin—he just didn’t want to answer. But Jiwon endured, thinking of his debt. There was no harm in getting closer to Kim Seonghee. Kim Seonghee held his debt, and Jiwon had to repay it somehow.
“Hello.”
—Did you meet the doctor? Are you okay?
It was about Yoon Jaemin. Jiwon gestured, and Yoon Jaemin left the Leader’s office. The door closed with a thud.
“Yes. I’m fine now.”
—Good. That guy’s no ordinary person. He’ll definitely be helpful, so keep him close.
“Thank you for your concern.”
—The promotional video is being edited now. It’ll be released within three days at the latest. <Mother’s Land> is also putting a lot of effort into promoting it, so you don’t need to worry. The number of new followers will probably explode again.
“…Thank you.”
—I’m planning a second joint public sermon soon. I’ll let Lee Jak know. It’ll probably be similar to the last one.
“I understand.”
—But, you.
“Yes?”
—You’re being short.
Kim Seonghee suddenly picked a fight. Jiwon was taken aback.
“Me…?”
—Yeah. I went out of my way to call you first, and that’s your reaction? Be a little more affectionate. Talk nicely.
“I don’t know what to say…”
—Say anything. Yeah. Think about what you want to do for the next public sermon.
“Public sermon…”
He really had nothing to say. All he could think was that he’d have to have sex with Kim Seonghee in front of countless people again. Jiwon had no sexual experience to begin with, so he knew even less.
—Why so quiet?
“I don’t know what would be good.”
—Ah, right. You were a virgin. Hahaha.
Kim Seonghee laughed loudly, as if it were the funniest thing.
—I won’t make you do anything you don’t like.
“Huh?”
—No chokers or anything like that from now on. I like being dominant, but some people don’t, so I’m asking you to suggest what you’re comfortable with.
“Yes, I’ll think about it and look into it.”
—Good. If you really don’t know, ask the doctor. He’s probably an expert in that area.
“I’d rather not.”
—Why?
“Because I’m shy.”
—Shy? You’re full of surprises.
“And I don’t like showing my face.”
—Hahaha.
Kim Seonghee laughed loudly, as if it were a joke, but Jiwon wasn’t joking.
—So I’m the exception to your shyness?
“You’re honestly good-looking.”
—That’s right. What about Lee Jak?
“Huh?”
—Compare me and Lee Jak. What do you think?
“I don’t know. You’re too different to compare.”
If Lee Jak was a delicate beauty, Kim Seonghee was more of a rugged, masculine type. Their body types and appearances were completely different. The only thing they had in common was…
“Both of them are huge down there?”
Jiwon thought it was too cruel to say out loud, even to himself.
Jiwon didn’t answer immediately, and Kim Seonghee’s mood soured slightly.
—In times like this, you’re supposed to say I’m definitely better-looking. Haven’t you ever been in society?
“You’ve only been in society for six months too.”
Jiwon snapped back, flustered. Oh no. He might have said the wrong thing. Should he apologize now?
—You watched my documentary?
Instead, Kim Seonghee laughed, pleased. Oh… It was a little confusing, but at least he wasn’t angry.
“Yes. I watched both parts.”
—It turned out well, right? I starved myself for a week to film it. They said it would make me look better on camera.
“Yes, you looked great.”
—Want to film one too?
“I… I’m okay.”
Jiwon didn’t have the confidence to boldly showcase his life story like Kim Seonghee. Besides, he hadn’t lived a life worth calling a “life story.”
—Really? Too bad. Let me know if you change your mind.
“Yes. I will.”
—See you soon.
Click. The call ended abruptly. Kim Seonghee seemed to be in a good mood, but Jiwon couldn’t figure out why he’d called. The conversation had been so empty. The public sermon and video editing could have been relayed through Lee Jak.
“Why did he call? Just to chat…?”
It seemed unlikely. Hadn’t Lee Jak said many times how busy Kim Seonghee was? Yet he’d taken the time to call Jiwon—it was hard to believe.
Knock knock.
Someone knocked on the door of the Leader’s office.
“Who is it?”
“It’s me.”
It was Lee Jak.
“Come in.”
The door clicked open, and Lee Jak and Yoon Jaemin entered the Leader’s office.
“Kim Seonghee wanted to discuss the second joint sermon, so I came back quickly.”
“Ah… I just heard.”
“Just now?”
“Yes. He called.”
Jiwon showed his phone. Lee Jak glanced at it, then smiled slightly, pulling at the corner of his mouth.
“Ah. So he told you to plan it yourselves since he’s busy, and then called you directly?”
“Uh…?”
“Must have been something very busy and important. He left a meeting just to call you.”
Was it really that busy and important? It didn’t seem so.
“Yoon Jaemin and I exchanged greetings earlier, and I heard you had a brief checkup. Was there anything else?”
Author: Hyacinthus B
Hyacinthus
