episode_0026

Looking at her reflection in the mirror that Hye-hyun showed her, Ye-ji felt disappointed and wished she could disappear into a mouse hole.

The split hair trend had long passed, more suitable for kids or a certain style, but depending on how it’s styled, it can create various atmospheres, often used in concept styles.

Simply dividing long hair into two and tying it up could add a fresh and cute look, making one appear younger. And if braided further, it could even add a touch of innocence.

However, Ye-ji’s hair was neither braided nor styled properly, and most importantly, the split was positioned too high. It reminded her of the character “Misa Misa” from the anime ‘Death Note,’ with the split hair located where ears should be.

While it did make her appear younger, Ye-ji was a woman in her early twenties who didn’t need to look younger than she already was.

Even if the hairstyle was off, it could be covered up if the face was pretty enough. But Ye-ji’s face looked more pitiful than the childish hairstyle.

Her eyelashes were curled up with a curler, and black mascara was drawn to create long tails at the corners of her eyes. Her lips were moistly painted with the deepest red color.

Her entire face was covered in white foundation, making her already porcelain-like skin appear even whiter. Finally, blush was applied heavily, giving a rosy hue to her eyes and cheeks.

It was so thickly applied that the expression “bold” was an understatement. While each aspect could be seen as a strong point when viewed separately, the overall look was an unbalanced mess.

“Ugh…”

That was the first thought that came to her mind when she looked at her face. She remembered passing by a red-light district once where women inside the buildings had makeup like this, focusing on sex appeal.

She had always adorned her face subtly, so seeing it heavily painted like this made her feel not only low but also embarrassed.

Hye-hyun had been chuckling while doing her makeup, and now it made sense why.

What made it even worse was that the split hair on both sides made her look like a child trying to imitate adult makeup poorly.

“Hehe, how do I look?”

Hye-hyun, still struggling to hold back her laughter, asked for Ye-ji’s opinion with a smile.

“…It’s the worst.”

She had never seen such a vulgar and tacky face in her life. But the worst part was that it was her own face…

“If that’s your evaluation, it’s not too bad~ Now, let’s finish the rest.”

“What do you mean by the rest?”

“I’ve finished with your hair and makeup as I said, so now you need to take off your underwear, Ye-ji.”

Despite the gentle tone, the content of her words was dreadful. She briefly considered begging for mercy, but judging by Hye-hyun’s actions so far, she knew she wouldn’t be spared.

“What are you doing? Do I have to do that myself?”

If Hye-hyun had a lesbian inclination, she might have eagerly stripped Ye-ji herself without asking, but fortunately for Ye-ji, Hye-hyun was not into women.

Still, the situation was equally terrible.

Gently, with a click

She reached into her clothes, unhooked her bra, and pulled it out. As she removed the bra that had lifted her breasts, they appeared much smaller.

Due to the tight crop top, her nipples protruded through the fabric. Once again, her face started to blush with embarrassment. Her only complex, trying to make her chest look bigger by wearing tight clothes, had backfired.

All that was left was her panties.

With trembling hands, she slowly slipped her hand under her skirt to remove her panties. She had once commanded her senior classmates to humiliate themselves after defeating them, but back then, those seniors had seemed insignificant and pathetic. Now, she couldn’t believe she was exposing herself like this in front of Hye-hyun.

Swish-

In an instant, the beige panties were removed by Ye-ji’s hand, revealing them outside of the skirt. Ye-ji’s hand, holding the bra and panties, was still slightly trembling. The unfamiliar sensation of her intimate area touching the outside air sent shivers down her spine.

“Hehe, well done. No need to check, right? I mean, you wouldn’t wear two pairs of panties, would you~”

‘Ah, that’s a good idea… I should wear two layers next time…’

Click-

As she was lost in unnecessary thoughts, the sound of a camera shutter echoed.

She had no strength left to resist. With a defeated expression, she looked at Hye-hyun.

“That expression is great~ Smile, Ye-ji, quickly~”

Click click

“Good, even brighter!”

Click

“Make a V with both hands~”

Click click

In the photo, a woman with poorly applied makeup was proudly making a V sign with both hands, like a prostitute showing off.

“Hehehe, this is amazing~ It’s a shame to keep it to myself. Don’t you think so, Ye-ji?”

Forcing Ye-ji to look at the photos, Hye-hyun praised her while raising her spirits. After taking a selfie with Ye-ji, the photoshoot finally ended.

“Now, let’s go shopping… Oh, right.”

Hye-hyun clapped her hands and suddenly remembered something, taking out a small rabbit-shaped item from her bag and handing it to Ye-ji. It was none other than a pink rabbit backpack.

If she wore this, she would look like an oversized kid. Or maybe like a crazy woman with strange tastes. But with no other choice, she silently accepted it and put on the backpack.

Ye-ji, who usually took pride in her appearance, now felt her self-esteem hit rock bottom. She couldn’t imagine going out in public looking like this.

Hye-hyun, holding Ye-ji’s arm tightly, dragged her along, understanding her thoughts and trying to comfort her in her own way.

“It’s okay, Ye-ji. We came to a distant area on purpose, so no one we know will be here. And even if we meet someone, they’ll never recognize you, right? Hehe…”

As she spoke, Hye-hyun burst into laughter, looking at Ye-ji’s face, which seemed to lift her spirits.

‘Please, let no one recognize us…’

The makeup that had created this dreadful situation had now become the only thing Ye-ji could rely on.

The street where Ye-ji and Hye-hyun met was a bustling shopping district. It was crowded with people on the weekend, and Hye-hyun and Ye-ji, walking arm in arm, attracted the attention of everyone around them.

“How do you feel, Ye-ji? Oh, you probably don’t care much since you always get this kind of attention. Just enjoy it like you always do, hehe.”

Hye-hyun chattered excitedly without a break. Normally, women feel a sense of superiority by deliberately making friends who are inferior to them. With her looks, Hye-hyun could easily stand out in any crowd, but she had rarely experienced that feeling while being with Ye-ji.

Feeling that way while being with Ye-ji.

Normally, she would be no match for Ye-ji, but now it was different.

With her makeup completely hiding Ye-ji’s beauty and her cosplay-like twin-tailed hair, the tight crop top that hinted at her lack of a bra and accentuated her nipples, and the height difference that made Hye-hyun appear almost 10cm taller in her high heels compared to Ye-ji in flats.

It was a complete victory for Hye-hyun.

Hyehyun felt a sense of superiority, so her makeup didn’t give away anything, but Yeji’s complexion was getting paler by the minute. The murmurs of some people in the crowded place unavoidably lowered her self-esteem even further.

“Hey, look over there. Is it a drama shoot? Or cosplay?”

“Well, the girl next to her is pretty, but why would she come out looking like that? Is she mentally ill?”

“What? The girl next to her is pretty? Who’s prettier, her or me?”

“Obviously, you’re much prettier! It’s just that she looks pretty compared to that weird girl.”

A close call for a potential fight between lovers. Hyehyun’s heart raced as she was compared to and belittled in conversation.

“Wow, that girl must be crazy.”

“What’s going on? Oh, she’s insane. Hahaha. Is she on some kind of punishment?”

“I don’t know, look over there, she’s not wearing a bra, is she an exhibitionist? So damn perverted. Does she think she has big breasts?”

“What about her face? Even in the countryside, they wouldn’t do makeup like that.”

“Should I go to school like that tomorrow? Hehe.”

“Oh, then I’ll cut ties with you.”

The conversation of high school girls passing by in a group. Unlike the previous couple, they giggled and spoke loudly, making Yeji feel even more embarrassed.

She felt her nipples harden somehow as she listened to the insulting conversation filled with sexual harassment.

She wanted to arrive quickly wherever they were going, but Yeji didn’t know that Hyehyun deliberately took a detour through crowded places.

Led by Hyehyun with her arms crossed, they arrived at a slightly shabby store front. It was a retail store selling various cheap underwear from low-end brands. Naturally, for Yeji, who only wore luxury brands, visiting such a store was a first.

Feeling the weight of people’s stares, Yeji urged Hyehyun.

“Is this…? Let’s go in quickly and buy something.”

“Okay, then let’s go in and I’ll show you what to do.”

Seeing Yeji’s impatience, Hyehyun explained in detail what to do inside the underwear store.

As Hyehyun finished her explanation, Yeji’s face turned contemplative.