Ch.148Of course.

Kim Donghu appeared in Sujin’s dream.

This wasn’t a story that only applied to Kim Sujin.

“W-wait a moment… honeymoon… if we start right after entering the hotel… Ah, uh… hmm… then we’d have to stay in the hotel the whole time.”

Starting with Ryu Jaerin.

All the women who liked Kim Donghu had those kinds of dreams.

Especially.

“Wait, ah, I, I’m a vir-… hmm… mmm!”

Despite being an adult with certain knowledge.

In Evelyn’s case, who had zero actual experience.

“Something th-that big is really too much… I, ah!”

She couldn’t bear what was happening in her dream and woke up immediately.

“Did I… just have… a dirty dream… about Kim Donghu?”

Just as she was about to be dumbfounded by what had happened.

She felt something sticky and lifted her blanket.

And there.

“KYAAAAAAAAAAH!”

Was something she had experienced and witnessed for the first time in her life.

+++++

『Kim Donghu secures Olympic qualification. First place in Asian qualifiers』

『First Korean in heavyweight division? Expert opinion: “Medal still difficult” gets backlash from netizens』

『Korean Boxing Association: “Will undergo major organizational restructuring”』

『Korean Boxing Association President Lee Yongseom: “Will completely overhaul like the Archery Association, please show interest and support”』

As if to say there are no surprises.

Kim Donghu took first place in the Asian qualifiers.

He defeated Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, both Olympic gold medal favorites, with first-round KOs.

He demonstrated such overwhelming destructive power that some even suspected drug use.

『Kim Donghu not training with national team』

『Individual training controversy? Korean Boxing Association: “No problem. Boxing is more about individual training anyway”』

『About 4 months until Rio Olympics, will Kim Donghu’s gold medal challenge succeed?!』

The schedule for the next 4 months.

During this time, Kim Donghu stated he would focus on training and declined external activities.

“Is this Veritas, Kim Donghu’s agency office? I’m from Adidas.”

“I’m from Red Horn. We’d like to establish a partnership with athlete Kim Donghu.”

The companies wanting to form relationships with athlete Kim Donghu couldn’t be refused.

But here, the companies encountered an unexpected problem.

“The contract terms are clear.”

“Yes, we’ll discuss that on our end and get back to you.”

Things didn’t flow like typical athlete sponsorship contracts.

Usually when an unknown athlete suddenly gains popularity,

They’d quickly finalize contracts, caught up in the excitement.

‘He’s certainly meticulous, probably due to his solid acting career.’

‘He’s definitely securing practical benefits.’

Both Veritas agency and Kim Donghu.

Being familiar with these situations, they tried to negotiate favorable contracts.

Normally in this process, companies like Adidas and Red Horn.

Would take time to schedule another meeting to gain an advantageous position.

‘I want to sign him, I absolutely must sign him.’

‘Headquarters really wants to bring in Kim Donghu, no matter what.’

The desire to partner with Kim Donghu was overwhelming.

But they weren’t taking a one-sided loss either.

That’s because Kim Donghu made a very interesting proposal.

“I believe I’m at my lowest point right now.”

“Lowest point?”

“Yes, that’s right. Contracting now is actually fortunate for you.”

An unexpected statement.

“When I return here after winning gold, won’t our positions be reversed?”

Honestly, it sounded absurd.

Predicting he’d win gold.

But it wasn’t completely baseless.

He had knocked out the favorites from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in the first round.

This wasn’t delusion or arrogance-induced misconception.

“A company that recognizes gold, a company that recognizes victory… won’t people pay more attention to that story?”

How can you sell products?

How can you make people loyal to a company?

Obviously through corporate philosophy and storytelling.

And in that aspect.

‘The story Kim Donghu is telling is extremely attractive.’

‘Assuming he wins gold… if he really does win.’

If they could expand further into the Asian market through Kim Donghu.

The current contract would be child’s play.

‘This is an investment.’

‘That look in his eyes is no joke. Okay, I’ll believe in you.’

Adidas and Red Horn decided to shake hands with favorable terms for Kim Donghu.

All contract conditions would activate ‘if Kim Donghu wins gold,’ but.

-[Confirmed Olympic qualification]

-[Your scheduled death has been postponed once more.]

-[Death is delayed until you win gold in heavyweight boxing at the Rio Olympics.]

-[Change your predetermined fate.]

Kim Donghu had a reason why he absolutely had to win gold.

‘Absolutely… absolutely….’

And he was prepared to go all out to achieve it.

+++++

Time quickly flowed to June.

The period when preparations for Rio de Janeiro should begin.

“Sujin, you should broaden your work now. Rom-coms would be good too.”

“I know, right.”

Kim Sujin checked her script in the van while talking with her manager.

Roll, roll, roll.

Rolling a lemon candy in her mouth.

Kim Sujin responded indifferently.

“But… I don’t really have any thoughts on that yet.”

“It’s hard for an actress to break through without rom-coms, you know that.”

“I know, but….”

I want to film a romantic comedy only with Donghu.

Kim Sujin suppressed the words about to escape her lips.

‘Now that I’m an adult, there would be kiss scenes too….’

If she had to do it, she wanted to do it with Donghu.

Not just her first kiss but all such acts in general.

She didn’t want to do them with anyone except Kim Donghu.

Of course, she knew how inappropriate this attitude was for an actress.

‘But when filming those scenes, I could use a body double… or something.’

She was aware how arrogant and presumptuous these thoughts were,

especially for an actress who hadn’t yet established herself properly.

But even knowing this, Kim Sujin couldn’t get Kim Donghu out of her mind.

‘But didn’t he say he’d do something when I became an adult?’

Perhaps that’s why she had those kinds of dreams.

With that thought, Kim Sujin quickly pulled out her phone.

<What are you doing now?

>Me?

>Taking a break

<At home?

>Yeah, taking a day off from training, focusing on rest they said

Rest.

At that word, Kim Sujin’s lips curled up cautiously.

<Can I come over then?

<I won’t if I’m bothering you

>How would you bother me when I’m resting?

>I was bored anyway

>Come over

<Okay

The chat ended there.

Kim Sujin immediately directed the van toward Kim Donghu’s neighborhood.

‘Better not let them know I’m going to Donghu’s.’

The best place nearby was Daejong High School.

“Why Daejong High all of a sudden?”

“Just… have some things to check.”

“Okay, whatever.”

So the van made a U-turn and arrived at Daejong High in the blink of an eye.

Kim Sujin finished her perfect disguise and rushed straight to Kim Donghu’s place.

About 5 minutes after the chat ended.

Click.

Kim Sujin, as if it were natural,

entered the house using Donghu’s door lock password.

“Kim Donghu, I’m here.”

“Hm? Wow, you came really early?”

“I happened to be nearby.”

“Really? So that’s why you contacted me.”

A calm lie.

And believing that lie without suspicion, Kim Donghu welcomed Kim Sujin.

“Eek! What are you doing?”

Kim Sujin was startled.

“What?”

“Why, why! Why aren’t you wearing a top!”

“Oh, I was about to work out.”

“Work out? What workout? You… said today was your rest day.”

“It is, but I have too much energy.”

Too much energy?

Hearing those words, Kim Sujin recalled Tyson’s anecdote.

That he always had to be with a woman before matches because of excess energy.

“I… I see. That makes sense.”

Just thinking about it made her voice naturally shrink.

“What’s that in your hand?”

“Hand? What hand?”

“Your hand, is that a script?”

“Huh?”

What? When did I bring the script?

Was she holding it unconsciously while rushing over?

Kim Sujin shrugged at the script she was unconsciously holding.

“Oh, this is just a project I’m not doing.”

“Not doing? What is it?”

“I need to film a romance, but I’m not doing it because of the kiss scene.”

And she naturally transitioned to everyday conversation.

“Kiss scene?”

“Yeah.”

Kim Sujin wanted to be brave here.

To say the reason for refusing was because of him.

That she only wanted to film romances with him.

And this was also a promise made long ago.

That when they grew up, they’d film a romance together.

‘Though you probably don’t remember.’

It’s understandable to forget when you’re busy.

Just as she was thinking that.

“Of course you shouldn’t do it, you promised to film with me first.”

“Huh, what?”

Kim Sujin was taken aback by Kim Donghu’s response.

“You, you remembered that?”

“Hm? What? About filming a romance together?”

“Yes!”

“Of course, I’m twenty now. My memory is pretty good.”

Her heart pounded at those words.

“So, so you’re saying you’ll film kiss scenes with me? In a romance? Really?”

“Huh? Is that where this conversation is going?”

Kim Donghu smiled mischievously, then.

“Of course.”

He answered confidently as if there was no turning back.

“Then… practice with me, right now.”

Was it because of his answer?

Kim Sujin suddenly felt courage she’d never had before.

If fate was this sudden.

If opportunity comes unexpectedly.

‘If it’s now, maybe.’

Kim Sujin wanted to seize it.

“Now? Should we?”

Kim Donghu was still smiling kindly.

A face full of playfulness.

He seemed to think the current situation was still a joke.

‘Yes, that’s why he looks so relaxed now.’

Kim Sujin didn’t like that.

I’m being so sincere, and I like you.

“Yes, let’s do that.”

So with those final words, Kim Sujin strode toward Kim Donghu.

“I told you before, understand how I feel when I say these things.”

And you said then.

That you’d think about it when I became an adult.

Of course, she knew how quickly the situation was developing.

But.

“Guess. How do you think I feel now, what’s my intention in saying this?”

With romance scripts coming in now.

It was too urgent and pressing to just stay still.

And.

Smooch.

Kim Sujin approached Kim Donghu, closed her eyes, and slightly raised her tiptoes.

At that moment, without a word, Kim Donghu pressed his lips against hers.

“Haah…!”

Hot breath escaped from Kim Sujin’s mouth.

June, not yet hot.

The sound of the air conditioner filling the house.

The first kiss.

‘…Ah.’

It tasted like the lemon candy she had just eaten.