episode_0015

Do you know what “Pet Sports” are?

It doesn’t refer to healthy sports with animals, like having them fetch a frisbee; it’s a nickname given to unpopular sports that require absolute corporate support.

It’s mostly likened to unpopular sports featuring women.

Since I was possessed, I’ve consistently met women.

Having fully indulged in the life of a mangnani (a wealthy playboy who lives recklessly) and changing women every day, I was gradually drawn to something more exotic than just pretty women.

That’s why I jumped in.

Following the idols I sponsored as a hobby, I stepped up with a massive sponsorship.

“Alright.

Next up, the new sponsor chairman of the team, and CEO Cha Doyeon of , who has stepped forward for the development of women’s volleyball, will announce the opening of this season!”

Inside the volleyball stadium, which was quite full of people.

After the caster came out and set the atmosphere, he politely handed the microphone to me.

As I swaggered out to the center of the stadium, I saw the faces of officials trying to appease me.

‘Hmm… They might dislike a mangnani, but money certainly seems sweet.’

I wondered if this was what it felt like to earn and spend money.

As an advertising sponsor, and after providing a huge sponsorship under my company’s name, the volleyball officials bowed their heads very humbly.

Whether it was a mangnani with a terrible reputation or whatever, they readily put on their social masks as if the financier (mulju) was supreme.

Well, it was a familiar reaction from my own company, so it wasn’t that important.

I didn’t particularly enjoy the spotlight, so instead of dragging it out like a principal’s long speech, I tapped the microphone and delivered a concise message.

“Let’s all do well together!”

After delivering the extremely brief announcement, I handed the microphone back to the bewildered caster.

“CEO Cha… CEO Cha-nim, thank you for your short and concise words of encouragement!”

Behind me, applause erupted, prompted by the caster’s hype.

I didn’t need applause; instead, I glanced sideways at the women’s volleyball team, lined up and waiting for the opening match, a team I had put together with my money.

‘Hah… look at that tall, slender figure and those thighs.’

The reward I would receive for this enormous investment was right there.

I had properly rolled up my sleeves for the development of women’s sports; it was time to slowly enjoy the sweet nectar.

Smirk.

It was time to pick the sweetness I liked from a box of chocolates.

My gaze was particularly drawn to the tallest one.

* * *

“Saerom-ah.”

“Director-nim?”

After the match.

In the locker room, while taking off my pads and wiping the profusely flowing sweat with a towel, the director-nim approached.

Since they usually don’t come this far into the locker room, due to differing genders and for the sake of privacy, I wondered what was going on, but then,

“Actually, I got another call today.”

“Ah…”

“You saw the person who gave the short congratulatory speech and left earlier, didn’t you? That’s our new CEO. He’s the son of Hwaryeong Group, Saerom, you’ve probably heard of him…”

“……”

“The, the rumors are a bit strange, but he’s surprisingly a gentleman. Anyway, it seems the sponsor side is a big fan of yours… what do you want to do? It doesn’t seem like a forceful signal, so should I tell them it’s difficult again this time?”

They subtly called it ‘being a fan,’ but I wasn’t just some tall, naive kid.

I was no longer a high schooler, and the reason and purpose behind arranging such meetings, disguised as a fan’s request, were obvious.

“No, I’ve decided now. If they want it that much, I’ll meet them.”

“Y-you will?”

“Yes, just text me the meeting place on my phone. I’ll go right after I change.”

“Alright, th-thank you, Saerom-ah.”

Instead of answering, I silently grabbed a water bottle nearby and chugged water through a sturdy tube-shaped straw.

After drinking until it was empty, I let out a soft sigh.

‘Indeed, who should be grateful…?’

I thought that for a moment.

Swoosh…

After that, I took off my sweat-soaked uniform.

* * *

Women’s volleyball in Korea is considered quite popular.

Among women’s sports, it receives considerable attention and salaries are also quite high.

But even so, it ultimately boils down to sponsorship.

In this country with a ruined domestic market, sports can only survive if corporations attach themselves from above and sports betting (toto) from below.

Therefore, it’s a structure where my voice, as someone willing to step forward as a financier and pour money, naturally resonates more strongly.

“Wow~ I’ve truly been a fan, thank you for making time, Moon Saerom-seonsu (athlete).”

“No, the honor is mine to meet you, CEO-nim.”

I had to look up to the other person and receive that greeting.

Because the height, which was half a span above mine, was truly formidable.

Moon Saerom.

22 years old, height 191.7 cm.

Currently active as the middle blocker and ace for , which I acquired.

Boasting the tallest height in the team, she was truly a physical powerhouse.

Upon some research, I found that after debuting as a pro, she was drafted into a weak team and was a ‘carry machine,’ single-handedly raising their win rate.

She was truly a star in the women’s volleyball world, worthy of the highest salary.

She wasn’t just tall; her practice volume was so immense that it felt like it would be a regret she wasn’t born a man – that kind of person.

Although her impression was rather stiff and unapproachable, she was said to be very popular on SNS due to her face and exceptional physique.

‘Well, she really came as she is, huh.’

Moon Saerom’s attire was loose and free: shorts and a hoodie.

While it was overly casual for a private meeting with a sponsor, in this aspect, she somehow felt truly like a 22-year-old.

Her spiritedness made me like her even more.

“Then, since it’s not far, shall we walk together to the reserved place?”

“Understood, CEO-nim.”

Her blunt tone was meant to appear indifferent.

It was obvious she was pretending to be strong so as not to be intimidated by the sponsor chairman.

*

“It’s delicious.”

“Oh, is that so?”

I filled her stomach at the fine dining restaurant I had reserved.

Perhaps thanks to her height, she ate everything without being picky.

I was already tired of this style of dining, but she devoured it like a stray cat that hadn’t eaten in days, making me feel unnecessarily proud to have brought her.

“You don’t seem to come to places like this often during your athlete life, do you?”

“Well, I don’t have much time because I’m busy practicing.”

“Hmm… so it seems. According to the director-nim’s message, you spend all your free time practicing.”

To change the stiff atmosphere, I steered the conversation.

“So, you don’t enjoy dating either?”

“I’ve had similar experiences, but training is just too busy.”

“Then, is there anyone you like or are dating right now?”

“Well…”

Click.

After responding in her typically stiff manner, she subtly placed her fork on the plate, seemingly uncomfortable.

Moon Saerom had short, tomboy-style hair.

Her ears were visible on the sides, but her bangs were long enough to reach below her eyebrows, allowing her to hide her face slightly, which she used to subtly conceal her expression.

She bent her tall body, then left as if excusing herself with a bow.

“Excuse me, I’ll just be a moment in the restroom.”

Moon Saerom got off her chair and quickly walked away with large strides.

Watching her retreating figure with her hands in her hoodie pockets, I also stood up.

‘Hmm… Shall I quicken the pace?’

I recklessly followed our cute affiliated athlete into the women’s restroom.

Shwaaa…

“! CEO-nim…?”

The women’s restroom.

Moon Saerom appeared to be organizing her thoughts while washing her hands, rather than using the restroom for her needs.

Click!

“!”

I shamelessly burst into the women’s restroom, then locked the door.

Then, I stealthily approached, looking up closer at her great height, which I had to look up to even at 181cm.

Stroke♥

“!!!”

I overtly touched her.

Clearly like a molester, I stroked her desirable thigh beneath her shorts.

I finally enjoyed the delightful texture of the tall woman’s thigh, which was both soft and firm.

“Even when I’m this blatant, you’re staying still?”

“……”

I was slightly deflated here, but her audacious attitude confirmed my suspicion.

“Moon Saerom-ssi, you’re young, but you have a precocious side.”

“What… do you mean?”

“I’m talking about today’s meeting. It seems you came fully aware of the meaning of a dinner with a sponsor who’s providing money, didn’t you?”

“……”

“You can’t say you haven’t heard the rumors about me, so you’re quite brave, aren’t you?”

She needlessly covered her flushed face with the back of her hand.

Her thigh twitched and trembled slightly, but she still didn’t move away, maintaining the small distance.

After enduring for a long time, she lowered her head and whispered.

“……Well, because I have to be grateful to CEO-nim.”

“What?”

“I’m talking about the contract terms that came in this time,”

She slowly closed her long eyelids, then,

“A big increase in annual salary and added incentives. Treatment like male athletes in popular sports… isn’t it all thanks to CEO-nim’s capital?”

“……”

“Moreover, I heard that thanks to CEO-nim coming in as a sponsor today, the viewership ratings even rose quite significantly. It might be rude to say this, but… they said they watched because they didn’t know what kind of trouble you’d cause next.”

Hoo, after sighing.

“You know, CEO-nim, you might not know this, but no matter how well I perform and how well the team does here, women’s volleyball has its limits. It can never truly develop much. On the contrary, if I do too well alone and achieve an overwhelming win rate, interest will fade. In the end, sports is a market that stagnates without money and attention.”

She quietly added, ‘So,’

“Ultimately, receiving generous money now and getting even a little more attention is also thanks to CEO-nim, isn’t it? Because I was grateful for that part… I came here knowing everything.”

She was broad-minded for her age.

I had already heard that she was the top prospect based on her physique as the tallest ever, but she even possessed an exceptionally precocious way of thinking.

‘Hearing that, it does make sense.’

Indeed, that’s true.

Perhaps it’s a view she’s already seen, having quickly risen to a high position with her innate talent.

A contemplation that arises from having already reached the peak and seeing its limits there.

“So, you accepted, knowing the rumors, to return material gratitude?”

“……”

As she fell silent, I laughed inwardly.

I tried to laugh inwardly, but the corners of my mouth involuntarily twitched up.

‘Wow, another interesting item has come in♬’

Her profound way of thinking was truly admirable.

Because it was admirable, I, too, decided to take bold action without hesitation.

“Then, can I ask for a favor?”

“What kind of favor… are you talking about?”

Even though I was overtly touching her thigh at that moment, she returned to a stiff face and became wary, perhaps expecting some strange play.

At that, I smirked, then,

“From now on, could you invite me to Saerom-ssi’s house?”

“……!”

This proposal caused a crack in that stiff face.

It was the first time I had seen a flustered expression on Moon Saerom since meeting her.