"What drama are they filming?"
-It's called "An A-Class Hunter's Retirement Life." Have you heard of it?
"I think I've heard the name before."
I vaguely recognized the title, but I didn't know exactly what the drama was about.
I sat down at my computer and started searching for the drama online.
"An A-Class Hunter's Retirement Life" wasn't a major network drama; it aired on cable. Its popularity was mediocre neither bad nor outstanding.
The male lead was Son Ando, a real-life A-Class Hunter and actor.
The important thing is the female lead.
I sighed in disappointment. The actress playing the female lead was a complete newcomer whose name I'd never heard before. She was pretty, but she lacked any special charm.
"Even if she has some special charm, I have no intention of making a move on her. This is reality, after all."
I always make sure to keep the real world and the Game World separate. My real-world self is precious. As long as my real-world self is safe and sound, I can enjoy the Game World to my heart's content.
"If I acted like I do in the Game World, it would be only a matter of time before I ended up in prison."
Getting imprisoned would be the least of my worries. In the worst-case scenario, I could even die. I'll keep a low profile in the real world as much as possible.
-You're not going to do it?
"Who said I wasn't going to do it? Just wait a minute."
I scanned the characters in the drama.
Oh. This actress...
Among the supporting roles, one actress caught my eye. She was playing the male lead's older sister.
The actress's name was Na A-yeon. Though in her mid-30s, she looked like she was in her late 20s.
"It's Reika."
She played Yeong Hyejeong's hostess role in Vampire Detective. She was also the woman I'd slept with countless times after she'd crossed over from the world of Vampire Detective.
Gulp.
I swallowed hard.
This is my chance.
Maybe this time I'd finally find out if her vagina in the Game World was the same as her real-world one. This was incredibly important to me.
-Just do it. Go there and pretend to fight. You might even see celebrities! And who knows, you could become famous and become a star yourself.
Oh Junhyeok urged me on. I could sense his ulterior motives. He probably thought he could become a Star Hunter through this opportunity. Of course, whether things would go his way was another matter entirely.
"Alright, I'll do it. I'll do it. But can I see Na A-yeon during the filming?"
"Na A-yeon? The actress playing the protagonist's sister? Uh... you should be able to see her. Our roles involve kidnapping the sister and fighting the protagonist."
"Okay!"
"But... did you have a crush on Na A-yeon? She looks young, but she's a married actress."
"What does fandom have to do with that? Are there any special props or equipment we need for the shoot?"
"Props? Just bring your usual gear. Anyway, since you're in, I'll contact them. Don't chicken out on the day of the shoot."
"I won't. Even if you bail, I'll go to the set alone."
My resolve was unwavering.
I ended the call with Oh Junhyeok and entered the Game World of "Vampire Detective." It had been a while since I'd seen Reika, and I wanted to learn more about her.
If Reika and Na A-yeon both have the same...
This would mean that the other characters were also identical to their real-world actresses. I swallowed hard, my anticipation building.
Friday.
Oh Junhyeok and I arrived at a park in Seoul by car. The filming location was bustling with activity. Staff members were directing people, and expensive-looking equipment was being set up in long rows.
We approached the set carrying bags of equipment.
A male staff member wearing a cap hurried over to us, looking extremely busy.
"You look like Hunters... Are you the E-Class Hunters who were scheduled to arrive today?"
"Yes. I'm Oh Junhyeok, an E-Class Hunter, and my friend here is Sung Yujin, also an E-Class Hunter."
"Hello."
"Yes, hello. I'm Kim Hoon, the Assistant Director. You're two hours early for your appointment."
"Oh. Were we not supposed to arrive this early?"
Oh Junhyeok chuckled awkwardly. He was convinced today would make him a star, and I had arrived early at the filming location, eager to finally see Na A-yeon in person.
"No, thank you for coming so early. Other Hunters used to arrive quite late. It's great that you're here promptly. Ah, please come this way. You can wait with the actors until filming begins. While you're waiting, please rehearse your fight choreography with Son Ando."
"I heard there's no set choreography and we're supposed to fight as realistically as possible."
"Ah, that's right. The director wants it to look authentic, and hiring Hunters helps save on CGI costs. Still, you'll need to act to some extent. Safety comes first, and this is a drama after all."
"Haha. Actually, I can act a little too."
I chuckled at Oh Junhyeok's playful remark.
Oh Junhyeok is even worse at acting than I am. I saw him perform at the school festival once, and it was quite disastrous. This time, since it's just a fight scene, acting won't be necessary. The director probably wants a good action sequence, not a dramatic performance.
We headed toward the area where the actors were gathered. There weren't many of them. Since only a few scenes needed to be filmed in this park, there was no need for the entire cast to be present.
"Oh, the female lead, Choi Hanna... she's not here?"
"No. Choi Hanna doesn't have any scenes to shoot here. We'll be filming her scenes at the hotel tonight."
"That's a shame. I'm a big fan and really wanted to meet her..."
Oh Junhyeok whined, and the Assistant Director gave an awkward smile.
I turned away from their conversation and looked around. I was searching for Na A-yeon, but she wasn't anywhere in sight.
"Mr. Son Ando! These are the Hunters who will be filming with you today."
"Ah, is that so?"
Son Ando, who had been sitting in the shade reading his script, looked up at us. As the male lead, he was young and handsome. Being an A-Class Hunter, his physique was undoubtedly exceptional.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Son Ando."
Son Ando smiled warmly and offered us handshakes.
"It's an honor to meet you. I'm Oh Junhyeok, an E-Class Hunter."
"Sung Yujin."
"Then I'll be off to handle some other matters. Call me immediately if you need anything."
The Assistant Director left.
Under Son Ando's guidance, we began practicing our choreography.
"Director wants maximum realism, so... just give it your all in the fight."
Son Ando said.
Though his words were humiliating to us, Son Ando was an A-Rank Hunter. Despite his youthful appearance, he was nearly forty years old a genuine Hunter who could manipulate mana.
"If it's you, Son Ando... I'm sure it'll be fine," I replied.
I still hadn't managed to draw out the full potential of Jin Seyoung, a B-Rank Hunter. Since Son Ando was A-Rank, even if we gave it our all, we wouldn't be able to touch a hair on his head.
"Before the fight scene, we need to coordinate the choreography. We'll start with the kidnapping scene of Na A-yeon... like this..."
As we listened to Son Ando's instructions, we were reminded anew that his acting skills were extraordinary. While we were rehearsing the various movements, Na A-yeon approached.
The Na A-yeon I saw in person had the exact same face as Reika from the Vampire Detective world. However, the atmosphere she exuded was completely different.
Reika had short, reddish-brown hair, while Na A-yeon had long, dark brown hair. Her makeup was also lighter than Reika's. Where Reika exuded a sexy, decadent aura, Na A-yeon radiated a pure, innocent charm.
Apart from their identical faces, they seemed like entirely different people.
"Nice to meet you! I'm Oh Junhyeok, and I'll be working with you today!"
"I'm Sung Yujin! I'm a big fan!"
"It's nice to meet you both. I'm Na A-yeon. Please take good care of me today."
As I shook hands with her, I stole a glance at her figure.
My mind naturally superimposed Reika's naked body onto Na A-yeon's. Reika had slightly sagging breasts, but since Na A-yeon was fully clothed, I couldn't tell if hers were the same.
"...Reika had inverted nipples and was so hairy that even her lower regions had hair near her anus."
My heart inexplicably began to race. It felt like I'd stumbled upon her deepest secret.
Don't jump to conclusions. Na A-yeon might be different from Reika.
Yet Reika's brown, inverted nipples kept flashing in my mind.
"Excuse me?"
I realized I'd been staring at her intently.
"Ah, I'm so sorry! I'm such a fan that I got lost in thought. Could I possibly get your autograph? I've been a fan since Vampire Detective."
"Sure, no problem. But Vampire Detective? That was just a minor role. I'm surprised you remember it."
"Because I'm a fan."
I smiled.
Na A-yeon's erogenous zones: nipples, lower abdomen, right nape of neck
I hadn't forgotten to check her erogenous zones. They were identical to Reika's.
I felt a surge of anxiety. I desperately wanted to confirm Na A-yeon's... at least her breasts, but there was no way to do it.
I couldn't possibly assault her. I might even end up sneaking into her house. That was the one thing I wanted to avoid. And I wanted to confirm it right now.
Ah, damn it. This is driving me crazy. She definitely has inverted nipples, right? Why don't I have X-ray vision?
Fifteen minutes before the shoot began, Na A-yeon headed somewhere with her female manager. I knew instinctively: the restroom. With the shoot about to start, there was no other explanation.
This is my chance!
I quietly followed Na A-yeon. Fortunately, everyone was too busy preparing for the shoot to notice me.
[Hacking successful.]
[You have 28 minutes to access Na A-yeon's smartphone.]
I hacked into her phone and began exploring its contents. When I opened the gallery, I was shocked by what I found.
There were numerous explicit photos of her genitals and breasts.
As expected, her breasts have inverted nipples too. This confirms it Na A-yeon and Reika have identical bodies.
I examined the photos. Some explicitly captured the moment of penetration during sex with a man. There was only one man, presumably her husband.
"There are videos too," I noted.
The videos were fewer in number compared to the photos. Neither the photos nor the videos showed any faces.
I checked her text messages and chat logs.
The man in the photos and videos was definitely her husband. As I read through their exchanges, one thing became clear:
"...SexNet. She's uploading photos and videos to SexNet."
SexNet.
The Republic of Korea's largest pornography site, also a platform for adult streaming.
Just as I was about to search for Na A-yeon's SexNet account...
My smartphone rang. It was Oh Junhyeok.
"Hey! Where are you? We need to start filming! You didn't bail on me, did you?!"
"...Ah, sorry. I'm in the bathroom. I'll be right there."
After confirming Na A-yeon's SexNet ID and nickname, I used the Illusioner to turn invisible and left the bathroom.