Chapter 464

“Saetbyeol, what have you been eating while we were gone? I looked in the fridge, and there weren’t any ingredients at all.”

“I had school lunch for lunch and just made do for dinner…”

Saetbyeol trailed off ambiguously.

As my gaze fell, she concealed her slightly protruding belly with her hands.

The once-defined abs that used to be clear were now obscured by soft flesh.

It feels nice to touch, but gaining weight in a short period can significantly increase the risk of adult diseases.

“Just making do, huh?”

“Just things like chicken and pizza…”

“Takeout? Besides chicken and pizza, what else?”

“Ddeokbokki.”

“Don’t stop, keep going.”

“Mulhoe. Malatang. Hamburger. Bossam. Sushi. But I did occasionally get chicken breast salad as a healthy option.”

“That’s something to brag about.”

“Eek!”

After giving Saetbyeol a light punch on the head, I decided to correct her unhealthy eating habits.

“This won’t do. Starting today, you’re going to exercise with me every day.”

“Yikes!”

I too felt that my growth spurt had slowed down recently.

Of course, it’s probably a temporary situation, but I resolved to work harder on exercises to stimulate my growth plates.

I wouldn’t resort to modern scientific methods like growth predictions.

Just like receiving a prophecy from the three goddesses of fate doesn’t change the future, I decided to do my best within my capabilities.

“Don’t worry too much; it’s easy to shed any recent weight. Let’s go for it!”

“Ugh… Let’s go…”

Thus, I planned out an exercise schedule with Saetbyeol.

On Monday and Tuesday evenings, we would lightly run at Han River Park.

On the first day, she was determined and easily managed it.

However, as soon as the second day came, she began to whine about her feet hurting and her legs being numb.

She wiped the sweat forming on her forehead and fluttered her t-shirt.

“Sister, should we eat ice cream from the convenience store?”

“Sure, but let’s run just 3 more kilometers.”

“No, I thought about it wrong. I just want to go home and rest.”

Since she said she was tired of running, I decided to switch to swimming.

After all, there was a swimming pool in the apartment complex.

Saetbyeol had been humming and placing an order for a swimsuit since the night before.

“Oh, this is pretty. How about this sexy string bikini?”

“Are we going to the beach? Just pick a regular three-quarter swimsuit.”

“Hehe, why? Are you envious because you don’t have a big chest like mine? Isn’t that right?”

Saetbyeol crossed her arms, smiling confidently.

I didn’t remember the game character being that developed…

After getting the ideal body from Dragonia Nascentia, she was quite full of herself.

I didn’t feel like bothering to respond and just ignored her.

“Ah, I want to go to the beach.”

“Do you want to go this summer break?”

“Where?”

“I’m going to France for a competition in July and August. They say the Nice beach in southern France is stunning.”

“Wow, yes! Isn’t that the Mediterranean? I really want to go. Take me with you.”

Honestly, I was planning to take her even without her asking.

The pool opened at night, and we set off around 9 PM.

[Parthenon Apartment Complex, Pool Area]

I took out the blue swimsuit delivered that day from the locker room and changed into it.

The snug material clung to my skin, but it wasn’t uncomfortable.

“Phew.”

Suddenly, Saetbyeol burst out laughing.

“What’s so funny?”

“No, you’re just cute. But can I be honest? Don’t hit me, hehe.”

“What is it?”

“Sister, you look just like the foam roller we have at home! Hahaha! My stomach…”

Saetbyeol kneeled, hitting the chair with her hands, laughing like there was no tomorrow.

“Foam rollers aren’t living things.”

Saetbyeol, you really are too much…

She laughed so hard that I could see tears forming in her eyes.

I decided I’d take this opportunity to show her just how tough swimming was.

I rolled my hair up and stuffed it all under a swimming cap.

The pool was occupied by women taking turns using a single lane.

Saetbyeol dipped just her big toe in the water.

“Ugh, it’s cold. Sister, do you know how to dive?”

“Yeah. Who doesn’t know that?”

“Ooh, show me!”

“Get in first.”

“Wait a second!”

At that moment, I playfully kicked Saetbyeol’s backside, pushing her into the water.

Splash—

She landed belly-first, sending water splashing over to the adjacent lane.

As a lady resting and chatting turned around to look, I pretended not to notice and slowly descended the ladder.

“Oh dear, young lady! You can’t dive like that here; it says so on the notice.”

“Gulp gack…! Me?”

“Yes, who else would have just done that besides you?”

“I’m sorry; I’ll be careful from now on.”

Saetbyeol approached me, swimming through the water with a look of grievance.

“Ugh, I got scolded because of you.”

“Alright, let’s grab kickboards and do 20 round trips. I’ll correct your form while you do it.”

“Twenty round trips? That’s like a kilometer!”

“Thirty minutes should be enough.”

I firmly urged the sullen Saetbyeol to get started.

“Kick your legs harder when you’re coming up! Stretch them out! When you’re going down, feel like you’re pressing down the water with your thighs.”

“Phew. I feel like my legs are about to cramp.”

“Don’t lift your head; keep it down. You’re bending your knees too much. You’re not moving straight ahead.”

“Ughhh, it’s so hard! The foam roller is talking!”

* * *

“I’m never swimming again…”

Eventually, Saetbyeol quit the swimming she used to love after just three days.

I never thought the physical condition of our country’s students would be this poor.

It’s a scientifically and philosophically proven rule that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body.

At night, whenever Saetbyeol complained of muscle pain, I dripped Aura to restore her muscles to their normal state.

So, on a fine Saturday, Saetbyeol was sound asleep until noon, undisturbed.

“NaeMe, don’t you want to go to Cheonggye Mountain today?”

Professor Cheon said while beautifully peeling an apple.

Lately, both of us going out to exercise every day made him want to join in as well.

“Sure, should we bring Saetbyeol along?”

“Is she still sleeping? It’s about time to wake her up.”

I carefully opened Saetbyeol’s room door and woke her up.

“Hey, hey, wake up, let’s go hiking.”

“Ugh, why are we going hiking so early…”

“It’s lunchtime, you know? You need to wake up!”

I grabbed her hand and pulled gently to raise her upper body up.

She appeared disoriented, her head spinning like a top.

Within just a few days, the struggle had taken a toll on Saetbyeol’s face.

Her double eyelids moved in sync with her eye shapes as her dense eyelashes slowly opened.

If she would just stay quiet, she would be such a pretty girl.

Saetbyeol skipped washing up and threw on a sloppy tracksuit before getting in the car.

She finally woke from her long spring slumber upon our arrival at the foot of Cheonggye Mountain.

Among the trees in the greenery, the pink azaleas were blooming brightly.

“The scenery is so beautiful.”

“Right?”

Saetbyeol pouted her cheeks, making a sulky face.

She was acting like she was a child, following along when an adult invited her.

I picked a fallen petal from the ground.

Then I held the petal beside my face and quoted what Professor Cheon had said to me at the opening ceremony of Seviron Academy.

“How about this? Who’s blooming now?”

“… Hahaha! That line was terrible!”

Failing to hold back her laughter, Saetbyeol turned her teasing toward me.

Professor Cheon beside us cleared his throat, feeling a bit awkward.

We talked a lot at first, but as we climbed further up, we focused on just getting to the top.

Every time the sound of panting increased, we paused and drank from our water bottles.

Just before reaching the top of the mountain, Saetbyeol plopped down on a rock.

“Uh… ugh… it’s so hard. Ugh, I can’t go on. I can’t… move a single step.”

“We’re almost there, don’t be so dramatic.”

“But Dad and NaeMe are climbing too fast…! We’ve already passed so many people. Give me that water.”

Saetbyeol opened her tumbler and poured water over her head.

Then, shaking her hair like a dog, water droplets flew in every direction.

She stayed still for a while, posed like a thinking statue.

“I’ll go up slowly and wait for Dad at the top.”

Saetbyeol silently gave me a thumbs up.

* * *

It wasn’t that Saetbyeol was weak; it was that NaeMe and Professor Cheon had abnormally high stamina.

Even a novice climbing at such a pace would understandably struggle to keep up.

When you’re out of breath, headaches often follow as well.

Saetbyeol settled on a rock, trying to calm her pounding heart and throbbing head.

Families from NaeMe’s side began to appear, passing by.

Some even recognized NaeMe as they passed.

“Hey, hurry up! At this rate, we’ll end up descending from another route before we even arrive!”

A young man who looked like a college student urged the siblings who were crawling up slowly.

He was also dragged out against his will by his father and was surprised to see No Name, who was harder to meet than a celebrity.

Frustrated, the man decided to go on ahead himself.

If his memories served him right, they were almost at the top.

But he spotted a woman sitting on a rock, looking down.

Noticing the presence, Saetbyeol slowly looked up.

Her damp black bob and weary eyes locked onto the man.

Her flushed cheeks and sharp nose stood out strikingly.

‘Wow, she’s freaking pretty…’

The young man thought to himself.

Her beauty seemed like a combination of Eastern and Western features, capturing the young man’s attention.

“Excuse me, do you have water?”

Saetbyeol asked fluently in Korean.

“Oh, we have some cool barley tea at home… should I offer everything?”

“Haha, I don’t need all of it, just a sip will do.”

The young man, flustered, stammered as he mumbled his answer.

Saetbyeol held the water bottle high, making sure it didn’t touch her lips.

Droplets that fell from her mouth trickled down her delicate neck.

The young man couldn’t help but swallow as he watched in a daze.

“Ah, thank you, that was refreshing.”

“By any chance, is this a personal question, but… are you related to No Name?”

At the young man’s cautious question, Saetbyeol replied with a bright smile.

“I’m her sister.”

* * *

A week after the filming day, at 2 PM on Saturday, the music video for Envy’s new song ‘Hostage’ was released.

[Envy, New Single ‘Hostage’ MV Released… Intense Action + Cinematic Visuals in the Spotlight | 2053.04.12]

Unlike the somewhat lackluster teaser reveal, the music video created quite a buzz among the public.

[No Name, Cameo Appearance in Envy’s New MV]

The performance of the album primarily hinges on its initial sales.

BlueSun Entertainment actively utilized all social media and platforms to promote the new song.

(@envy_official) [Likes: 856,087]

(Group photo in front of the set.jpg)

#Hostage with #NoNaMe_11

#White #Rani #Yu Ju #White #No Name

[Comments]

– You’re so prettyㅠㅠㅠ

– Sister, I got diagnosed with my personal color and it was greenlight!

– Wow, Envy succeeded, and we got to meet No Name.

– Ugh, NaeMe… why are you so cute among these beautiful sisters?

– Envy & No Name ♥♥♥♥♥

– How did they get No Name?

└ I know right, haha!

└ And she returned less than a week ago, lol.

– Did they actually reshoot the MV in such a short time? My condolences to all the staff…

└ Truly, money can’t solve everything.

Naem’s stunning action scenes quickly became a topic of conversation.

PDs from variety shows rushed to book Envy to hear behind-the-scenes stories on NaeMe’s shooting.

In the comments section of the MV, there was fierce debate over whether NaeMe’s action scenes were real, virtual reality, or CG composite.

[No Name Fan Cafe]

[Free Board]

[Let’s listen to the trending Envy’s new song]

[Reasons why No Name must do a music video reaction stream today]

[There’s no way that was filmed in reality]

[2:45 PM… 15 minutes until the live broadcast]

[No Name Sensei’s crazy cute moments]

[NoName’s Broadcasting Studio]

[📢: Today’s broadcast will start an hour late.]

– Ahhhhhh!

– Mom, I’m so cold…

– Please don’t cancel the broadcast.

– Whether it’s 4 PM, 5 PM, or 6 PM…

– Take your time.

– Damn, I was counting on you…!

– If you keep pestering her, she’ll disappear indefinitelyㅠㅠ

[No Name Minor Gallery]

[Breaking News) Broadcast delayed by an hour][14]

[Reasons for today’s delay][35]

[No Name has to do a 24-hour broadcast as punishment!][4]

[She might enter a period of reflection…?][3]

[No Name’s delay reason][35]

Just ran into No Name Sensei’s family at Cheonggye Mountain.

She’s probably late because she’s either descending or washing up at home.

Dad, her sister, and NaeMe made it to the top at a professional climber’s pace.

I can’t share detailed personal information, and it’s a shame, but all three looked like celebrities.

I’m not even going to mention how cute No Name Sensei is, talking about it would just hurt my mouth.

A little sorry to say, but she was super short, haha.

And her dad’s physique was insane. I’m 180 cm, and he was taller than me, wow.

And I finally got to meet the rumored No Name’s sister…

Wow, I only gasped when I saw her face.

Is that a real face existing in this world? LOL.

Her skin was so white and unrealistically beautiful that when she asked for water, I thought, “I’ll give you everything!” and acted silly.

I’ve decided to praise NaeMe’s sister going forward.

[Comments]

– Wow, you saw No Name at Cheonggye Mountain?

– Ah, I went to Cheonggye Mountain yesterday; I wish I had gone a day earlier.

– Can you at least tell me who she resembles?

└ (Author): Her mask was so unique, there’s really no comparison.

– I’m really curious, haha. Everyone who sees her says she’s amazing.

└ (Author): She had a vibe like an animated character. Oh, now that I think about it, she does resemble Adella a bit.

└ Adella is beautiful, right? Haha?

└ (Author): No, she’s super pretty. But the atmosphere was totally different; she seemed really demure and modest.

└ A demure Adella, haha!

– Just think of it as you’ve used up all your luck in life.

└ That’s a curse.

└ It’s definitely a curse. How dare you greet No Name so casually?