Ch.178The First Step of a Perfect Plan

Money becomes unnecessary once you earn beyond a certain level.

This might vary from person to person.

But for the Louis Vuitton trio, it was a shared belief.

‘Money isn’t that important.’

‘Since we’ve earned enough, it’s not that important.’

‘Because there are values more important than money, it’s not that important.’

What mattered to them was their honor as designers.

What clothes to create, design, and which models to dress.

Having their egos inflated by public praise and admiration.

That was what mattered most to them.

In that sense.

“What? Excuse me?”

The flustered man before them was the very definition of inadequacy.

“Introducing yourself with a business card was fine.”

“But everything else about you is terribly inadequate.”

“First of all, this area is restricted to authorized personnel only….”

The trio began to slowly scrutinize Kiyao Kaito.

“Those luxury items are fake, and wearing them so carelessly looks truly pathetic.”

“First of all, you’re being rude. Barging in like this, really.”

“You seem to be studio staff, but this behavior is unacceptable.”

After their assessment.

They confirmed he was someone who shouldn’t be here.

They couldn’t understand what the security guards were doing.

“N-no, that’s not it… I, I’m a Louis Vuitton fan! And I’m also a fan of actor Kim Donghu!”

Just as the atmosphere suggested he would be thrown out.

Kaito desperately spoke up.

“I’m the son of the vice president of Career Bank. And I’m the president of this studio… So….”

But.

“So what?”

“And?”

“Does being from Career Bank give you special privileges?”

The trio’s wall was high and solid.

Japanese companies meant nothing to them.

Career Bank? Sure, a major Japanese corporation.

But so what? We’re Louis Vuitton from France.

“We’re being very civil about this.”

“So please leave.”

“Do you think a Louis Vuitton photoshoot is some market spectacle? Make a proper appointment.”

They would have liked to add some insulting remarks toward the Japanese man.

But they had to restrain themselves because the treasure of the East—no, the world—Donghu Kim was here.

“….”

No matter how pampered and oblivious Kaito was.

He had enough sense to understand the current situation.

He had no choice but to reluctantly back away.

As he was slowly retreating like a puppy needing to pee.

“Does it suit me?”

Kim Donghu, wearing Louis Vuitton and Supreme collaboration pieces.

Emerged from the changing room.

At that moment.

“Ahhh!!!”

Kaito realized that humans truly can have halos behind them.

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Watching Kim Donghu walk out of the changing room.

“Oh, c’est magnifique!”

Kim Jon’s eyes dripped with love.

Why did they make Kim Donghu a Louis Vuitton muse?

Why were they captivated the moment they saw him?

‘Because he’s perfect.’

Kim Donghu’s usual style isn’t excessive.

Styling that deliberately blends into daily life, clearly the work of a stylist.

But now, how is he?

“Why… I understand why your stylist dresses you so modestly.”

“Pardon?”

“Oh oh… if you dressed like this all the time, oh la la… it would kill all men.”

Appearance.

It’s not just about the face.

Are the nails well-groomed, is the facial hair trimmed?

Starting from whether the eyebrows are neat, to the neckline, muscle placement, weight, and proportions.

Appearance is the comprehensive evaluation of all body parts.

And modeling is the profession that judges appearance most critically.

Internal qualities don’t matter.

It’s just about how well you showcase your appearance.

That’s what determines a model’s value.

“…I hope your intentions remain with Louis Vuitton.”

“Um… excuse me, but I haven’t understood what you’ve been saying.”

Kim Donghu looked at the trio in confusion at Kim Jon’s high praise.

A look hoping for an interpretation of the situation.

However.

“C’est incroyable!”

“C’est merveilleux!”

“Je n’arrive pas à y croire!”

The Louis Vuitton trio was just like Kim Jon.

“To think you look this good even in simple ready-to-wear clothes.”

“Mmmmm, imagine how much better you’d look in custom designs.”

“Louis Vuitton! We will create Louis Vuitton just for you!”

They weren’t less enthusiastic—if anything, they were more so.

“Let’s start the photo shoot…”

“With our eyes! We’ll capture you with the most vivid lenses—our eyes!”

He thought about asking the photographer for help, but that wasn’t an option either.

Kim Donghu had no choice but to stay still.

Hoping these excessive compliments would end.

Honestly, being praised so much in front of everyone was embarrassingly mortifying.

Like school days.

When teachers forced you to stand up and made other kids applaud you.

On top of that.

“Donghu! As expected of Donghu! Yes yes, Kim Donghu’s figure is the best in the world!”

Followed by Seokho hyung’s awkward French compliments and.

“Ah… I tried to hide it, but when Donghu is properly dressed, it can’t be concealed.”

And Miju noona suddenly speaking lines that could come from an anime.

‘This is really driving me crazy.’

He was too embarrassed to lift his face.

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“Thank you for your hard work!”

The photoshoot ended faster than expected.

The time spent on compliments felt longer.

He heard until his ears were calloused that when the model is good, the shooting time isn’t long.

“It’s so sad to part like this… Oh Donghu Kim, could I possibly get your autograph?”

“Of course.”

The atmosphere concluded very warmly.

He wanted to treat them to a meal, but.

He was told it was impossible due to their busy schedule.

“Really, really thank you, but because of our flight time… Ah, should we just postpone it?”

“No, no no no, you shouldn’t postpone it.”

“Indeed, business and personal matters… that thoroughness is also super, super!”

It was embarrassing how they kept complimenting everything he said.

They were among the best at gilding his face.

“When your military service is completely resolved, please contact us right away. We’ll even adjust our show schedule if necessary.”

Why go that far.

“No, there’s no need to….”

I tried to decline modestly, but.

Thud.

Kim Jon suddenly grabbed my hand.

“No, Donghu Kim. The world needs to know about your existence clearly. Not knowing is a loss.”

He said with a face that looked like it could drop about three sticks of butter from his eyes.

“I must… put you on our show, to show you. To the world, and to all the poor brands that weren’t chosen by you.”

As if moved by Kim Jon’s words.

The Louis Vuitton trio behind him quietly applauded.

“What clothes to dress you in, and why our Louis Vuitton was chosen!”

Weren’t French people supposed to have strong pride?

Maybe the world has changed, making them lift others up like this.

‘They’re good people.’

I didn’t answer Kim Jon’s words separately and just nodded silently.

“Oh… Donghu Kim, come to France quickly!”

“We’ll be waiting!”

“When you come to Paris, we’ll give you the best treatment!”

“You are Louis Vuitton itself! Please don’t forget!”

With those words, Kim Jon and the Louis Vuitton trio left for the airport.

“So the remaining schedule is Will You Marry Me?”

“Yeah, Will You Marry Me mixed bath… and nothing else.”

“I guess we can rest a bit and then head back to Korea.”

Seokho hyung and I nodded at Miju noona’s words.

Right, since we’re in Japan anyway, we should rest a bit.

Thinking that as we left the studio.

Just as we were about to head straight to our accommodation.

“Wait! Please wait!”

Someone urgently blocked our path.

“Hm?”

A familiar face.

The studio something from earlier.

“Are you… the studio president?”

“Yes! I’m Kiyao Kaito!!”

The man standing in front presented a business card while introducing himself.

A card that said Career Bank, not studio president.

Seokho hyung reacted fastest to that card.

“Career Bank? Kiyao Kaito…, the vice president’s son?!”

“Oh, yes that’s right! The thing is, I have something urgent to discuss with Kim Donghu….”

When someone unexpectedly important appears.

What’s the right way to handle it?

I was still a novice in these matters, so I was a bit flustered.

“Ah, for such matters, I’m his representative, so you should talk to me. Shall we go right now?”

“Yes, yes, what?”

Seokho hyung, skilled in these areas, immediately started working on Kaito.

He clearly looked like a naive chaebol heir.

If we had to compare, he was a frog, and Seokho hyung was a snake.

A natural predator relationship.

“It’s business talk, right?”

“Yes, that lu-luxury… Kamen Rider….”

There’s no escape.

But I think he mentioned Kamen Rider at the end.

‘No way.’

The reason I’m getting involved.

The reason I can fund a tokusatsu show.

‘Because of a major corporation’s investment?’

Is that happening because of this seemingly immature young man?

‘Why? Does he even have that kind of money?’

Everything is questionable.

How will the situation unfold from here?

‘Things will probably work out well because of the golden path.’

What exactly needs to happen for things to work out?

I couldn’t tell.

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At the same time.

Japan.

Some large mansion.

“Honestly, if only one person is chosen from this lineup, my chances of being selected are low.”

Usami Chisako was calmly analyzing Kim Donghu’s relationships with women.

Kim Sujin (tsundere).

Ryu Jaerin (looks pure and pitiful but slightly obsessive).

Shin Yerim (overseas contact cut off).

Usami Chisako (cute, adorable).

Evelyn (seems ambitious).

“From here… one person from here.”

Looking at current progress, her progress is very slow.

There’s nothing to connect them in the first place.

So what’s the method to succeed in love here?

‘There’s only one way.’

To make senior have everyone.

To inspire him in that direction.

‘I’ll become a harem member.’

I will never become a defeated heroine.

Usami Chisako made this resolution as she picked up her phone.

“Dad, you asked me to recommend a Korean drama worth animating, right? I think I can recommend one.”

If they animate Our Fake Marriage.

And I voice the female lead there.

‘I’ll get married too.’

It was the first step of a perfect plan.