EP.2 Such an Unfair Death (1)
'Beep beep beep beep, beep beep beep beep'
Thud.
Junho rubbed his eyes as he threw his alarm clock, which had interrupted his deep sleep.
He had worked late last night, having to finish cleaning the gym at the madam's request before leaving, and today, because a client wanted a PT session early in the morning, he was forced to wake up.
"Ah… I don't want to go to work…"
He was exhausted, but each and every client was so precious to him. With his looks being not just unattractive but almost repulsive, getting PT clients was like plucking stars from the sky, so he had to secretly offer discounts behind the backs of other trainers just to make enough to get by.
Moreover, today's PT client was someone Junho secretly had a crush on, so he slapped himself awake and forced his body up.
"I wish I could have just one day where I didn't have to work… Sigh~"
Born with nothing, and having lost both parents in high school, Junho couldn't even dream of going to college.
So, after finishing his military service, he took the advice of his high school PE teacher, got a sports instructor certification, and got a job at the gym run by his teacher's wife. He had been working there as a trainer for five years, eating and sleeping there.
At first, very few clients wanted PT sessions from such an unattractive and inexperienced trainer, and he survived on a meager income, even taking on manual labor jobs on his days off to save money. As a result, he was finally able to buy a small villa as his own home.
Since the age of 20, Junho had always cursed his life. Now 27 years old, with an ugly appearance and poverty, having a girlfriend or getting married was a dream he couldn't even entertain.
That's why Junho was still a virgin and had to relieve his sexual urges through masturbation from time to time. Of course, he could have lost his virginity at a brothel, but even that money was too precious to him, so he worked hard on his body, hoping to someday meet his destined partner.
'Sigh… If your face is ugly, at least your body should be good… But today is the day Yuri gets PT, so let's cheer up!! If I teach her well, maybe someday Yuri will recognize my sincerity.'
In Junho's imagination, Yuri was already his bride, and they were living happily with a daughter. Lost in such happy thoughts, Junho soon arrived at the gym, opened the door, and greeted loudly.
"Good morning~"
"Oh, Junho, you're here? Your client is already here doing warm-ups, so get ready quickly."
"Why did she come so early? And you're here early too, Director."
"You'll see when you get older. You don't sleep in anymore! Now, hurry up and change and get going!"
His mentor, the PE teacher, had to quit teaching after getting caught up in a school violence incident, and now managed the gym run by his wife. He was always kind to Junho, who had been his student.
Because of that, Junho took on all the odd jobs at the gym and worked hard for his mentor and employer. The director cherished Junho even more for this.
However, the director's wife, the madam, always made life difficult for Junho, forcing him to work overtime, and even used him to cover up her affair.
She'd make Junho close up the gym, then go spend time with her lover and lie to her husband that she'd done the closing herself.
Junho knew everything, but he kept quiet because he knew the director would be devastated if he found out. Still, Junho's anger continued to build.
'Why did such a good director marry that rude madam… Does he know she's having an affair with that new punk… Sigh…'
Of course, the director seemed to have caught on to some extent, as he had completely lost affection for his wife and they now slept in separate rooms, maintaining the marriage only for their children's sake. Junho knew this, but still felt sorry for the kind director living that way.
'But now's not the time to be thinking about that!! Yuri is waiting… Let's go!!'
With these thoughts, Junho quickly changed into his uniform and ran to Yuri, who was running on the treadmill.
"Good morning, Yuri!"
"Hello, Coach. You had to come in early again because of me… I'm sorry, but this is the only time I can do before work."
"Oh, not at all! I'm grateful that you're my PT client!! Now! Let's work hard and exercise today!!"
Once again, Junho found himself falling for Yuri as she smiled brightly at him.
Despite his repulsive appearance, his client Yuri always greeted him with a bright smile and treated him kindly.
She was not only beautiful but also kind-hearted, and Junho had fallen in love with her at some point. But, thinking that someone as unattractive as himself would never be accepted by her, he didn't even dare to confess.
'Wow, she's really beautiful… To think she's 45 and still looks like this… What kind of bastard would leave a woman like her?'
Junho was momentarily lost staring at Yuri's beautiful face, but he pulled himself together and began guiding her through her workout as usual.
"Okay~ Just five more reps, please!"
"I… I think I'm going to die… I can't do any more."
"You can do it!! Then just three more!!"
"O… okay… three… if I must…"
"One… two… two… two…"
"Aaaaah! Coach!!! You're so mean!!"
Yuri pleaded with cute whining to reduce her workout, but Junho, who never compromised when it came to exercise, didn't budge, so Yuri struggled through the PT session.
After the grueling PT session ended, Yuri was completely exhausted, and Junho carefully approached her and began to massage her.
"Mmm… ah, that feels good~ Coach~ Can you do my thighs too? My muscles are stiff from yesterday's squats… Coach?"
Junho doubted his ears for a moment, but as Yuri called him again and offered her thigh, he blissfully began to massage her smooth, supple thighs.
'Don't go higher… Get a hold of yourself, Shin Junho… Don't get an erection!!'
Yuri felt a bit disappointed as she watched Junho, who was excited but careful not to cross the line while massaging her thighs.
'Geez… It would be nice if he had the courage to touch a little higher… Ah, I love Junho's touch… Okay, today I'll try to be brave, Lee Yuri!!'
Yuri had already noticed that Junho liked her, and she liked how bright and diligent he always was.
At first, his ugly face was a bit of a concern, but at her age, looks didn't matter anymore, and Junho's body was so attractive that she didn't care about his face. In fact, she liked that he didn't seem like the type to cheat like her ex-husband.
'If I think about it, I'm a divorced woman with two daughters… I shouldn't nitpick Junho… Besides, he's about the same age as my daughters… Oh, Lee Yuri, you crazy woman!! Falling for a man young enough to be your son!!'
Yuri scolded herself for falling for Junho, but feelings don't listen to reason, and as she felt Junho's touch, her feelings for him only grew.
"All done, ma'am."
As she blankly watched Junho earnestly massaging her, her workout time was already over, and Yuri, feeling a bit disappointed, went to the shower to get ready for work.
Up until now, the two liked each other but lacked the courage to take a step forward, so they hadn't become a couple, but today, Yuri took that first step.
'Hehehe, I'm never washing the hand that massaged Yuri's thigh today… And when I get home, it'll feel amazing to masturbate with this hand…'
As Junho sat at the counter, staring blankly at his hand and thinking like a nerd, Yuri spoke to him as she left the gym.
"Um, Junho?"
"Oh! Ma'am!! Are you leaving now? Great job with your workout today. When would you like to schedule your next PT? I'm free anytime, so just let me know."
"No, it's not that… I was wondering if you're free this evening? If you're okay with it, would you like to have dinner at my place…? My daughters are home tonight too…"
'Is… is this a dream? Yuri is inviting me to dinner? Maybe? Ah… but her daughters are there, so maybe not… Still, this is amazing!'
"Of… of course! Absolutely! If you're inviting me, I'll make time no matter what!!"
"Hehe, then I'll send you my address on KakaoTalk… Could you come by 7?"
"Of course!! I'll be there on time!!"
'I did it!! Junho is coming to my house!! I'll leave work early and cook lots of delicious food… And tonight… hehehe'
Yuri gave Junho a bright smile. She said she'd see him that evening and left the gym.
"Yes!! Yes!! I did it!! I'm going to confess today!!"
The director looked at Junho, who was making a scene by himself, as if he were crazy, but knowing how hard he usually worked, he just clicked his tongue and turned away.
Junho, who had been waiting for 6 p.m. to get off work, felt the time drag on endlessly, but as soon as the clock struck six, he declared he was leaving and left immediately.
"Junho, where are you going!!! You have to close up before you leave!!!"
The madam, who had come in for her shift instead of the director, as usual yelled at Junho, but since he had worked well past his regular hours from dawn until six, there was nothing she could do to stop him.
'Ugh, that ugly bastard who used to always stay and close up!! If you're lucky enough to get hired, you should work your butt off!! How dare you leave on time!! Ah, how am I going to meet my handsome guy tonight… Whatever! I'll make someone else close up and go meet him!'
She knew her husband was starting to suspect her lately, but she just couldn't give up her affair. In the end, she made another employee close up instead of Junho and planned to spend a hot night with her lover.