"Huh~."
Kim Heeyeon hummed a cheerful tune while cooking a meal for her husband. Lately, she had been in a noticeably better mood.
But the reason for her good mood wasn't because she was preparing food for her husband.
'I'm going on a date with Seorina in three days… Hehe.'
She had recently started dating someone—her lover, Seorina. The thought of their upcoming date filled her with excitement.
Kim Heeyeon was a housewife. Seorina, on the other hand, worked as a masseuse at a massage shop. They usually scheduled their dates on Wednesdays, which was the regular day off at Cha Daehyuk's massage shop.
Aside from their regular dates, the two expressed their affection through quick meetups after work or by chatting online.
After finishing the meal, she set the table for her husband, who had left in the morning and was expected to return around lunchtime. Then she checked her phone.
There was a message from Seorina, which she opened right away.
In the message, Seorina mentioned that a tough-looking customer had visited the shop today. She described him as the kind of man who seemed to live and breathe for work—stiff, uninteresting, and serious. He had apparently come in for a massage from a director he didn't even like because the director seemed a bit sly.
The message made Kim Heeyeon laugh softly. She replied in agreement and continued the conversation, bringing up their upcoming date.
While she was happily chatting, the sound of the door lock being opened interrupted her. She quickly messaged Seorina to say her husband had arrived and that she'd chat later, then walked to the front door.
"You're back?"
"Yeah."
'Huh? He seems… in a good mood today?'
Her husband, Kim Jisan, was usually blunt and had sharp eyes. There wasn't much affection between them, but because they had been married for some time, Kim Heeyeon could tell he seemed happier than usual.
"I made lunch. Come eat."
"Okay."
While he was eating, Kim Heeyeon asked casually, "Hey… Honey? Did something good happen today?"
"… Why are you asking that?"
"Well, your face just looks better than it did this morning."
Jisan touched his face, then asked, "Is it that obvious?"
"Yeah. So? Did something good happen?"
"I went to a well-known massage parlor."
"A massage parlor?"
"Yes. It's called Ascle. I got a massage from the director there. It was really good."
"Ascle?"
'Wait… isn't that where Seorina works? No way…'
Based on her earlier chat with Seorina, Kim Heeyeon started to suspect that the serious customer mentioned might have been her own husband, Jisan.
"I heard about it from someone I know, so I decided to try it. It really lived up to the hype. Have you heard of it?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah. I've heard of it."
'Because Seorina was so proud of landing a job at such a famous place.'
"Have you ever been there?"
"No."
"Then let's go together tomorrow. I'll talk to the director."
"Tomorrow?"
"You've been staying home a lot. Your body might be getting stiff too. It's a good idea to go at least once."
"Ah… thank you."
Kim Heeyeon was taken aback by Kim Jisan's sudden proposal.
Usually he was just blunt and didn't say much during meals and didn't even speak to her first.
After finishing her meal, Jisan spends time watching TV and then goes straight to bed, unless it was the occasional obligatory sex.
The fact that he was suddenly concerned about her body—and even went so far as to contact the massage shop himself—left her blinking in surprise.
'I can't believe he actually said that… Was the massage really that good?'
Though she was still a bit puzzled, she assumed her husband had simply enjoyed the experience so much that he wanted her to have the same.
Later that evening, just as Seorina was finishing work, she sent her a message.
[Seorina, I'm coming to Ascle tomorrow.]
[Really? Do you want to get a massage from me? Even if you don't come to the shop, I'll give you one during our date.]
[No, you mentioned earlier that a blunt man came in today.]
[Yes.]
[I think that man was actually Jisan.]
[What? That was the guy who said the food was good?]
[Yeah. He told me he got a massage from the director and that it felt amazing. He even told me I should go tomorrow.]
[Well, the director really is skilled, but… Did I actually recommend that place to you? I thought your husband didn't really talk to you much.]
[You're right, that's why I was so surprised. If Jisan is the one recommending it, it must have been truly good. He even said he'd let the director know and told me to get the massage.]
[Hold on, Heeyeon—don't come in just yet.]
[Why not?]
[Our director is incredibly good, so he often gets booked out. Before you go, make sure your husband actually contacted him and set it up.]
[Alright.]
Just as Seorina had warned, many customers were eager to receive massages from Cha Daehyuk due to his exceptional skills.
However, Cha Daehyuk preferred not to overwork himself. He kept his schedule flexible and only accepted a limited number of appointments. Unless it was a particularly important client, he would only book people during specific time slots.
After finishing the conversation with Seorina, Heeyeon turned to her husband and asked.
"Hey… Honey?"
"What is it?"
"I looked into it too. It seems the director there has a lot of reservations. Can I get it tomorrow?"
"Don't worry, you can go tomorrow at any convenient time."
"But… "
"Ha, wait a minute."
Jisan immediately called Cha Daehyuk on her cell phone.
"Hello, Mr. Cha Daehyuk? I would like my wife to get a massage from Mr. Cha Daehyuk tomorrow. Yes. Yes, I understand. Now then."
Dang!
Kim Jisan immediately turned off her cell phone screen and said without taking her eyes off her TV.
"We just finished talking. You can go tomorrow at any time you want."
"Uh… Were you just talking to the director of that massage shop?"
"Yes. So, go with peace of mind."
"Yes… I understand."
'Wasn't he someone who was extremely behind in reservations?'
Heeyeon couldn't help but be confused when she saw the reservation being made right away with a phone call from her husband.
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The next day….
Daehyuk had already finished preparing to welcome Kim Heeyeon and was now passing the time playing games on his phone in the director's office.
Tiririri.
"It looks like she's here," he murmured, glancing at the phone screen.
It was a call from Yu Miran, the receptionist.
[Director, the guest with the reservation has arrived.]
"Alright, Miran," Daehyuk replied calmly.
He opened the mini refrigerator in his office, pulled out a tonic, and drank it all in one go. Then he headed toward the massage room.
"Oh, hello~"
When he entered, Heeyeon was already inside, dressed in the same massage outfit her husband, Jisan, had worn during his visit. She greeted him politely.
"Hello, you must be Kim Heeyeon, correct?"
"Yes, that's right."
Daehyuk gave her a quick but thorough once-over, observing her in person for the first time rather than through a photo.
She had long, wavy pink hair that flowed down her back. Part of it had been braided using her own hair, enhancing her gentle and soft appearance.
'Wow… She really does look different in person.'
What stood out even more was the contrast between her innocent-looking face and her body. Through the thin fabric of the massage outfit, her curvy figure was clearly visible—large breasts, a narrow waist, well-shaped hips, and a full, round backside.
'She's the complete opposite of Seorina.'
Seorina, the woman Heeyeon was secretly dating, had shoulder-length blonde hair styled in short pigtails. While her figure was also curvy, it didn't quite match Heeyeon's. The biggest difference, though, was her sharp, intense eyes, which gave her a much bolder presence compared to Heeyeon's soft and demure look.
Despite their differences, both women had something in common—they were attractive and, in Daehyuk's eyes, ideal candidates for his own "training" preferences.
Setting those thoughts aside for the moment, he greeted her with a warm, professional smile.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Cha Daehyuk, the director of Ascle."
"Yes, yes. Hey… I heard that this place is fully booked. Is it okay for me to come suddenly?"
"Haha… I am indebted to Kim Jisan's family a lot, so this is okay."
"Ah…"
Heeyeon immediately accepted and understood the lies created by Cha Daehyuk.
'He is connected to Mr. Jisan's family.'
Kim Jisan's family was quite wealthy and had many connections in various places.
He had already been told about Kim Heeyeon before meeting her face-to-face. But the moment he saw her, it became instantly clear—this woman was definitely someone related to Kim Jisan.
"Alright, I'll begin the massage now. Would you please lie down?"
"Yes," Heeyeon replied and promptly lay down on the massage bed.
He lit a nearby aroma diffuser and placed his hand gently on her back.
"I've used an aroma that helps relax the body. If you start feeling sleepy during the massage, don't hesitate to sleep."
'Can someone really get sleepy while getting a massage?'
"Yes," she responded, still unsure.
"Then let's begin."
Just like he had done with Kim Jisan, he adjusted his technique to deliver a skillful and soothing massage.
"Ugh… ♥!" Heeyeon let out a soft moan.
'Wow… This feels amazing…'
Just like her husband, Heeyeon was deeply impressed by his technique. The tension and fatigue built up in her body quickly melted away.
'No wonder Jisan recommended this place… Ah, I'm really getting sleepy… so… sleepy…'
Within just ten minutes of starting the massage, Kim Heeyeon fell fast asleep.
"Kim Heeyeon? Are you asleep?" Daehyuk asked softly.
Seeing that she was completely unconscious, he looked at her peaceful, vulnerable state. His expression darkened slightly, and he licked his lips as he stared at her like a predator eyeing prey.
"Alright… let's begin the conditioning training."