"Ah! This part is a bit disappointing. Getting too carried away with inspiration isn't good either. I need to fix this part. By the way, your body proportions are insane! Are you even human? This is the first time I've seen a body with better proportions than a mannequin. It's such a waste not to model with a body like this."
Since the body wasn't naturally created through human reproduction but artificially made by Pony, there were some incredible aspects, all of which were captured by the keen eye of the designer, Joanna.
Because they had to try on multiple outfits, not just one, the fitting took about 4 hours to complete.
"It will take about two days to finish all the alterations."
"Good, we can proceed as planned. And remember, models should maintain their current physique without gaining or losing weight."
Hearing Joanna's words, Mei Lin spoke to us with a stern gaze.
Since the clothes were tailored to our current bodies, any changes in our physique could require alterations again.
As everyone was about to leave after finishing the work, I asked the director for a moment.
"I want to have a quick chat with Joanna. I don't even have her phone number properly."
"Did you really only know each other by face?"
"In Marincino, we didn't have much personal time to get close. In fact, I'm surprised Joanna came all the way here to see me."
"You know you have to be careful about scandals, right? Of course, I trust you to be careful, but from my perspective, I want to make sure even extinguished fires don't reignite."
"Yes, I'll be careful."
I'm already doomed, Director.
I apologized silently to the director who trusted me, even though I had a hidden woman and a child.
Finally, I had a moment alone with Joanna.
As soon as Joanna and I arrived at a secluded spot, we had a proper reunion.
Smooch Smooch Smack!
"Ah, it's thrilling. This is the moment I've been longing for. Let's do it a bit more."
Mm!
Kiss, Smack, Smack, Kiss!
I eagerly welcomed her as she passionately kissed me.
Actually, watching her work had turned me on a bit too.
That night, when she was sketching designs in her notebook, I thought she was cool. Today was no different.
Watching Joanna work was cool.
"Do you know I got so wet down there that I had to sneak off to the bathroom in the middle?"
"Wow, I didn't know that."
Just as I was thinking how cool she was, she said something like that….
"I thought I might never see Jin again. But we met again. I'm so happy that I keep thinking about that night. Didn't your muse miss me?"
"Of course not. I missed you too."
Joanna seemed dissatisfied with my answer and rolled her eyes.
"Then why did you leave so early? I thought you'd be there when I woke up."
"Due to circumstances, I couldn't stay until morning. I'm an idol, after all. But I left my contact information, thinking you would reach out."
"How could I contact you when I didn't even know who you were? All I knew was your name."
"I left my contact information before I left. Didn't you see it?"
"I don't know, it wasn't there. When I woke up, I was alone."
I hugged Joanna tightly as she looked sad.
I should have left the contact information in a more visible place. I hadn't considered the possibility that she might not find it.
"I'm sorry I couldn't stay until morning."
"I missed you so much. I couldn't forget that night we spent together. Any woman who has had sex with you even once would feel the same way. They would dream about it constantly and get wet down there."
"Mm."
"So, do you have time today? I want to spend tonight with you. If you feel even a little sorry for me, you should make it up to me."
Joanna placed her hand on my chest and made a blatant sexual advance.
As a man, I couldn't refuse a woman asking for sex.
I decided to accept her proposal willingly.
"Anytime. Look forward to tonight. I'll make you pass out."
"Hohoho! If any other man said that, I'd think he was bluffing, but since it's you, I'm excited and my heart is racing."
By the way, seeing Joanna in a suit was thrilling.
The Joanna I saw in the dark night had a slightly relaxed expression, lazy and sexy.
But the Joanna I'm seeing now has a bit of a cold beauty style.
What I felt while watching Joanna work was that if we hadn't been acquainted before, the fitting would have proceeded in a serious atmosphere rather than with smiles and laughter.
'She's a woman who fits the description of being professional.'
Since it was a one-night stand, there was more we didn't know about each other than what we did.
"Did my sudden appearance bother you?"
Joanna's appearance was so sudden that I was surprised, but I didn't dislike it.
"No, you brought an incredible gift, so how could it be a bother?"
"Actually, I never thought I'd act so desperately. At the time, I was angry because I thought you left without leaving your contact information. I thought, 'Fine! If you can leave without regrets, so can I!'"
"But you ended up coming here?"
"Yes. I couldn't help it. Without you, my mind went blank. I thought I had become stupid. But now I understand. I was a pitiful artist who had lost her muse."
Joanna had her own reasons.
The reason she had to come see me no matter what.
It was to regain her inspiration.
I asked a slightly mischievous question.
"Was the sex we had that memorable?"
"…I want to deny it, but unfortunately, I can't. Just seeing you now, inspiration is flowing. It seems I can't live as an artist without you."
"It wasn't a joke; it was a serious statement."
Joanna's face was full of disappointment.
"So it was a serious statement, not a joke? What are you going to do about it? You have to go back to Marincino, right?"
"Once the photoshoot is over, we'll have to be far apart again."
"I'm not here for a short visit."
"Really?"
"I'll be here for quite a while. At least a year or more? It could be even longer. I don't know the exact duration yet. I haven't thought that far ahead, but I'll think about it when the time comes."
Joanna's voice was very light.
But she must have gone through a lot of anguish to make that decision.
She decided to stay here just for me, which made me feel sorry.
"You won't be able to see each other often because of your activities."
"Even if it's just occasionally, that's enough. I also understand your professional nature. I didn't come here without knowing that."
Joanna seemed to understand how scandalous it would be for a male idol.
"You know all that and still decided to stay here?"
"There's a branch of Freijac here, so I'll go to work there. Learning about Eastern fashion in a foreign country will also be a valuable experience."
Joanna rubbed her nose against mine and smiled.
Being here isn't all bad.
I wanted to ask what perfume she was wearing.
Being close to her, I could smell her fragrance.
That scent was so alluring that I wanted to embrace her right there and have an intense make-out session.
But I couldn't do that here.
"So, this photoshoot is also being done by Joanna, right? Because of me."
"Hmph, you're too self-centered. Even if I'm the chief designer, I don't have that kind of power!"
"So, the photoshoot really is a coincidence?"
"Of course not~ I recommended it. But surprisingly, the other employees reacted positively? It means this photoshoot wasn't just my will. You and your members have the power to move Freijac. Besides, I needed you to complete my work."
"Since the clothes were inspired by me, I thought they could only show their perfect charm if I wore them myself."
"You mean the outfits from earlier, right? What did you think after seeing them with your own eyes? Did they meet your expectations?"
"I was curious about her impressions."
"Of course, the reaction during the fitting was so positive that I already knew it wouldn't be negative."
Joanna looked dazed at my question.
"It was more amazing than I imagined. I realized I hadn't seen your true potential that night. Honestly, if I had the chance to design again, I would do it right away."
"Today's outfits were already great."
"Hmph, I'm very perceptive. You don't know anything about fashion. Still, compliments are always nice to hear."
Joanna was indeed sharp.
I was practically blind when it came to clothes.
I knew that when my face wasn't good, anything I wore looked just okay, so I didn't care. And when my face was good, anything I wore looked great, so I dressed casually.
In the end, I didn't care about fashion at all.
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We couldn't talk for long in the studio.
After finishing our reunion, Joanna and I exchanged contact information and ended our bittersweet meeting.
Please overlook the kissing part in the middle.
The only consolation was that I planned to use the doppelganger doll tonight.
We were going to meet at the hotel where Joanna was staying.
"The outfits we wore today were really pretty, right?"
"Uh…I found them a bit confusing."
"You really don't know anything about fashion. How can you be a good model like that?"
"I just need to wear them without looking terrible."
"Your face is a waste!! If you're going to wear them like that, give them to me!"
I got them too, you know.
Listening to our conversation, the manager said something surprising.
"They said they'll give you the clothes after the shoot, so wear them well."
"Wow! Really? Aren't those all designer clothes? They must be expensive!"
"Of course they are. They're giving them to you because it will have a promotional effect if you wear them."
"Uh…will it really have a promotional effect if we wear them?"
"That's why you all need to work harder. You kids."
As a rookie, 'S.K.Y' had achieved outstanding results, but we were still no match for popular groups with a massive fan base.
We were like a fragile sprout, so we needed to become stronger to withstand the storms.
"Looking at the designer, she seems very demanding. You guys need to do well on the day of the shoot to receive the clothes with a smile. If you get scolded by the designer and cry, it's a big problem. Those people don't care if a man cries."
Gulp
"I've heard the fashion industry is really tough."
"It's beyond imagination. The entertainment industry is no picnic either, but that place is a real jungle."
There's no concept of colleagues there.
The thinking is that if you eliminate someone, you can take their place.
That's why most people in that industry are tough.
"Ugh, I can still see the designer's gaze."
"It might come back in a dream."
Eungyu and Kang Jun groaned.
If Mei Lin's fierce gaze appeared in a dream, it would definitely be a nightmare.
"Wouldn't that be a total nightmare?"
"Definitely a nightmare."
I couldn't handle it completely and was scared, so I couldn't imagine how the kids felt.
Woo-Yeon's bright and innocent smile vanished in an instant.
"…Should we go back to the dorm and practice more?"
"Yeah. Let's do that."
"But Mei Lin, the designer, must be really famous, right? She has such an incredible presence that she must be really famous."
"Let's look her up."
"If she shows up in a search, she must be really famous."
The kids huddled together and took out their phones to search for Mei Lin.
And as soon as they searched for Mei Lin, they surprisingly found an article related to us.
"There's an article about us?"
The manager heard Gyeong-tae's surprised exclamation and said.
"Yeah. The article was supposed to come out today. People need to know that you're collaborating with Fréijac for a photoshoot."
Pride should be shared widely.
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