“I’m busy, so busy. My mind is completely scattered.”
Sua had been actively moving since dawn.
She had taken a thorough bath and spent time carefully applying makeup. Before she knew it, she had boarded a van heading to the shooting location. Today, she was alone without Kim I-seo.
Right, it was the JoG Korea magazine photo shoot.
“Not that much time has passed since the meeting.”
Sua could sense the urgency from the JoG Korea side. Of course, Kim I-seo had explained it to her. They wanted to take advantage of Sua’s current popularity and were eager to shoot as quickly as possible.
Finally, they arrived at a luxurious mansion with a garden.
“Sua! You’ve arrived!”
The JoG Korea staff member in charge of selecting her as the protagonist for the summer special greeted her enthusiastically.
“Let’s get started right away. First, check the outfits for today, then walk around the location with me, and lastly, meet the photography staff to confirm the concept!”
“Yes.”
Sua nodded absentmindedly.
She was completely captivated by the surroundings.
“…Wow, I’ve seen this somewhere.”
Where was it? Ah! Music videos!
The mansions with swimming pools where singers flaunt their wealth by hosting parties with young men and women. That’s where Sua was standing now.
It was hard not to be amazed when seeing in person something you had only seen on-screen.
Well, soon even that sense of wonder disappeared.
“….”
The reason was the astonishing items laid out before Sua’s eyes.
“…Am I really going to wear these now?”
The items were stacks of swimsuits.
Seeing the neatly arranged swimwear made her feel oddly suggestive and embarrassed. During the time when she filmed scenes where she got drenched in the rain, her body was at least well-covered.
At that moment, the JoG Korea staff member spoke.
“Yes, Sua. Models will also be joining today’s shoot.”
“Models?”
“Yes. Both male and female models will be coming in large numbers.”
He nodded and continued.
“Think of the scenes you often see in historical dramas or fantasies where royalty is surrounded by many attendants.”
“Yes, I’ve seen them.”
“Sua carries a charm reminiscent of an empress or princess. So, we aim to highlight that charm. Imagine the models as attendants if Sua were royalty.”
He smoothly began explaining the choreography.
“At the start, Sua will be in the pool. Then, you’ll come out and walk.”
“Walk?”
“Yes. Can you see the tape marks on the floor? When you reach that point, the models waiting will dry you off and help you into a robe. This is the basic flow.”
“Um, I understand.”
Sua nodded.
Did she truly understand? Perhaps not.
‘Yu-han, listen carefully and remember this.’
— Yes, I heard it, but why me…
— We were originally here to teach you, but somehow we’ve become just part of the team. It seems you don’t even intend to get smarter…
‘Tsk, it’s not that I don’t want to get smarter – it’s just inefficient. Let’s coexist! It’s better for both of us!’
In any case, the director continued his explanation.
“Of course, swimsuits like men’s slim-fitting trunks that Sua cannot wear will also be featured. This concept is the result of considering everything.”
— You can’t wear slim swimsuits or men’s swimwear because your hips are too broad. However, photo shoots need to include all the received products. Hence, we brought in models.
“Aha, I completely understand!”
Sua finally gave a sincere response. Indeed, that was Yu-han Sua!
“Hmm?”
However, an uneasy feeling hit her a moment later.
There will be many male models?
Sua belatedly tensed. She, who had no experience with dating or even flirting, found men difficult and even intimidating. Somehow, they were just complicated and scary.
Sua thought to herself that if she were reincarnated into a fantasy world, she would surely become a saint. After all, she avoided men, and she imagined herself as someone kind and faithful.
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While pretending not to notice the narrowing eyes of Sua’s association, the staff member spoke.
“The models are expected in two hours, but until then, let’s practice quickly. The instructor is waiting.”
“Practice? What for?”
“Of course, the walk.”
Sua’s brain became confused. Sua emergency!
“Why didn’t you say this earlier?”
“It wasn’t necessary.”
The staff member smiled confidently.
“A fashion photo shoot walk isn’t as strict as a runway walk! Even a cursory practice on the day will suffice. Of course, since we aim for still photographs rather than video, it’s natural.”
“Hmm.”
“When we mention walking, many newcomers freeze, but they relax within ten minutes. It’s that easy. And the result is much prettier!”
“Hmm!”
Incredibly easy? That’s what it is!
Sua thought to herself. Well, then there’s no problem, right?
‘Perhaps it’s possible without relying on any powers?’
If that were the case, how wonderful! She would feel incredibly proud!
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An hour later.
“Hmm.”
Sua’s hand holding the mobile phone was trembling violently.
— Wow…
— What is this…
— This is, theoretically, a bit…
Sua’s association also showed clear dissatisfaction.
Wait, what are you replaying on your mobile phone?
What else could it be! It’s Sua’s walking practice video!
“…I walked like this? Really? Seriously?”
Sua felt as if someone had hit the back of her head with a hammer.
— Why did you walk like that? Did someone inside your brain threaten you? No? It’s just us here, right?
— Did you walk like a pig on its way to slaughter? Why are you so restless about your bottom? Are you asking to be kicked? Are you longing for leg technique practice?
“…”
— Oh, oh? You’re walking as if you need to poop?
— Listening to this, it does look like that too. It’s as if someone is struggling to walk because they urgently need the bathroom.
“Stop, stop, I get it, stop!”
Sua mentally shouted in frustration.
Her face was turning red enough to burst at any moment. With that, she completely erased the walking video from her phone.
‘This isn’t a world where I can’t use special abilities. Tsk…’
Sua was exasperated.
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Finally, it was time for the real shoot.
The walk instructor was nervously sweating profusely.
“S, S, Sua?”
“Yes.”
“Is there no need for an extra walk check? We can delay the shoot by about an hour. Maybe some more practice…?”
“It’s unnecessary.”
Sua firmly replied, grabbing her swimsuit before retreating into the changing room. What a cruel world. Dare to underestimate me?
Swish— Swish—
While changing, she focused her mind.
‘Forget about walking or whatever. It’s all about walking gracefully, right? I’ve been a fox in a thousand past lives! I’ve got this!’
Ultimately, the activation of “fox behavior.”
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The models waiting were buzzing with excitement.
“Wow, this mansion is great.”
“Those who are familiar might recognize it. A foreign rapper shot a music video here before. The garden has slightly changed, but it’s the same place.”
“Ah? That’s right! It feels familiar!”
Although the conversations were trivial, they were glowing with excitement.
Models.
The job title wasn’t misplaced. The men wore swimsuits with exposed upper bodies and thighs, while the slender women wore bikinis. Everyone showcased a high level of exposure.
Good bodies and confident appearances. They all had looks that could attract praise on social media.
“Ah, so by the way…”
The casual conversations among the models suddenly had a unified topic: today’s star, Sua.
“Are we really seeing Sua in person today?”
“I’m so curious. I’ve watched all the projects Sua has been in. Seen her in historical costume, as well as a police uniform, but I can’t imagine what she’ll look like in a swimsuit.”
“Exactly. She must be incredible. Just looking at some scenes from Special Mobile Unit 808, her figure was amazing, wasn’t it?”
One female model joked, and everyone burst into laughter. The hired female models were all skinny types, a stark contrast to Sua.
Right then.
“I accidentally heard earlier that there was an issue with the walk. Did she hurt her ankle or something?”
“Oh my goodness, really? What should we do?”
Sua not only excelling but possibly struggling with walking was something they couldn’t even imagine. After all, Sua was a brilliant newcomer in their minds.
Right at that moment.
“Everyone, please get ready! Sua is coming!”
Hearing through the walkie-talkie that Sua was approaching, the director took charge of the site. The models swallowed dryly and moved to their respective positions.
Of course, even after moving, their chatter did not stop.
“So, what swimsuit did she end up wearing? Does anyone know?”
“Me too, I’m curious.”
“I imagine it’s a rash guard.”
“Nah, it’ll probably still be a bikini.”
“Like a fancy one? With a lot of strings?”
Soon, the discussion became meaningless as the models simultaneously stopped their chatter. Instead, they inhaled sharply.
It was the moment Sua finally appeared.
“Wow, this is insane….”
The words were not from a model.
In fact, they came from none other than the director, who had mumbled without realizing it.
