Gender Reversed Geum Taeyang - Chapter 1

Chapter 1 – Subtle Change

The same day, every day. Waking up in my studio apartment, drinking water, turning on the computer to look for jobs – those kinds of days.

Subtle changes that come to this rigid daily routine are always sensitively detected.

So… it’s not strange that I felt some inexplicable awkwardness when I got out of bed right after waking up.

My body feels refreshed. My shoulder that got injured recently while working a loading and unloading part-time job doesn’t hurt at all. My vision is clear. For some reason, I feel taller.

Something felt off. Should I say wrong…? I’m not sure, but anyway.

Well, up until now it could be expressed as me being in good condition, but.

When I went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror, I became certain.

A disaster had occurred.

My face, which used to be above average looking. My face that used to give off an innocent vibe that anyone would agree with. But in the mirror stood a handsome guy who looked like he’d slept with multiple women.

To put it nicely, I could say he had sharp features. To put it badly, I could say he looked like a thug.

At least, if I had met someone like this on the street, I wouldn’t have made deliberate eye contact.

Huhuhhuhu…huhuhhahaha… It’s good that I became better looking than the original, right?

Since I’m a guy, of course I’d be happy if my face changed to look this handsome, regardless of the vibe.

But this isn’t right, is it?

A tanned complexion like I got an all-over tanning session, dyed blond hair that’s faded to an unsightly black at the roots, one pierced earlobe.

This is like…… No, it’s not like. This is just Kumtaenang.

The villain character that appears in web novels and hitmances to steal the protagonist’s girl.

The well-known blond tanned thug that everyone knows about.

Hmm… so that’s me?

I want to say something bad.

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Situation assessed. There’s been a big change in my appearance.

Of course there are good points too, but for me who urgently needs a job, this is simply a disaster.

I have enough saved money to live in this studio for about two more months. I need to find at least a part-time job as soon as possible…….

But who would hire a thug-looking guy like this? A job where I don’t need to show my face? Should I look for something like that?

My chest feels tight.

If I was going to change appearances anyway, I wish I could have been sent into a novel instead.

Or become a trap icon… No, becoming a woman might be going too far.

My head is a mess.

Should I go for a walk? Or to the convenience store since my body changed too?

Huhuh if this was a web novel, something would probably happen when I went to the convenience store. Isn’t that a cliche when your body changes?

But my life is always a pathetic tragedy.

White t-shirt and jeans.

And… I’ve never bought a leather jacket before? Is this a Kumtaenang bonus accessory or something? Telling me to wear it?

My life. This could be a bit of a comedy. Of course, I don’t find it funny at all.

Who am I kidding.

Sigh…….

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If you can’t avoid it, enjoy it, they say.

I put on the leather jacket I’ve never worn before and go out.

Wearing a leather jacket in early summer, I must be crazy.

I’m sweating so much, I end up taking the jacket off.

My white t-shirt is soaked in sweat, clinging to my body. Too sticky.

…..From a little while ago, it felt like people passing by kept glancing at me furtively, but now they’re just openly gawking.

What, in this deserted neighborhood where I only pass a few people, why are they all reacting like this? It’s making me uncomfortable.

Do I really look that thuggish? Then they should just ignore me instead of staring like that.

Me, Sung Yohan, 23 years old. An orphan from a young age, I’ve endured so many contemptuous glares growing up. Your looks can’t shake my mentality.

Ah, there’s a convenience store up ahead. It’ll take 5 minutes to walk there, how can they call it a ‘convenience’ store?

As I open the glass door and enter the convenience store, the female part-timer student starts greeting me but freezes.

What, did I do something?

I was already irritated, and seeing that reaction right in front of me made me frown bitterly.

“Hello.”

The greeting comes out gruffly.

Despite enduring years of contempt without being bent out of shape, sweet kind Sung Yohan, is my personality changing to match my appearance?

I’m not usually one to show my emotions so openly like this.

To cool down my heated body, I first buy an ice cream bar to eat while looking around the convenience store.

Putting the Screw Bar in my mouth instantly improves my mood. I need to save money, but on a day like this, it’s okay to spend a little, right?

Choop- Choop-

With each back and forth motion, my quality of life seems to increase. I flutter my sweat-soaked clothes a bit, feeling the air conditioning breeze.

Ah, I made eye contact with the part-timer.

Her face is quite red, what’s up with that? Did I eat too crudely? Or is it because I’m airing out my sweaty clothes? No, if that was the problem, she would look disgusted, not flushed. Maybe she’s not feeling well.

Sweet kind Sung Yohan’s nature hasn’t died, as my mouth automatically starts prying.

“Are you okay? Your face is really red.”

“Neh heh! Neh? Yep! I’m… I’m okay! Hehehe”

With my considerable part-time job experience, seeing her struggling to the point of her face turning red makes me feel a sense of camaraderie. I should have understood when she froze up greeting me. I feel bad now.

I pay for a Piggy Bar from the ice cream freezer and hand it to the part-timer.

It’s an ice cream that doesn’t have strong likes or dislikes, so maybe she’ll enjoy it?

“Here, have this while you work. You seem to be working really hard.”

“Huh? Me…me?”

“…? Yes. Ah, do you not like this one maybe?”

“Oh…oh no no! Love! Ah no! I like it!”

She seems like an earnest part-timer, brimming with fighting spirit. Seeing such an innocent-looking girl act like that makes me, as a guy, smile.

“Fuhuhu I’ve done a fair bit of part-time work too, you know. I felt bad seeing how hard you were working.”

“Yes…yes!”

I didn’t seem overly enthusiastic, did I? With this appearance, she probably didn’t feel too bad, or maybe she did since I look thuggish… Well, that’s not really my business.

My little shopping trip ended quickly.

Fire Noodle Stir Fry, a Hot Bar snack, and a drink. This could rival a king’s breakfast table.

“That’ll be 4,800 won!”

“Yes!”

As the card payment processes, the part-timer keeps glancing at me furtively.

“? Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Um… Could I… get your number…?”

! My eyes go wide.

I never thought the day would come when I, of all people, would get hit on for my number. My lips want to curl up triumphantly. It’s a bit unsavory, but I feel good!

Even if this body looks thuggish, I’m still handsome after all.

Like the protagonists in novels, can I rake in money with this handsome face? Maybe even meet a pretty girl?

I didn’t even serve in the military yet.

In this world, it’s the women who go to the military.

I’ve already benefitted more than half my life!

Ah, I would have been exempted anyway, so not really a benefit? Well, still!!

What’s more, acquaintances from my original world like the director of the orphanage I was from and the chicken shop owner I used to work part-time for are still here.

I’m delighted! Happy! I only see a bright future ahead!

I’ll be happy too!

I should enjoy the honey a little while I’m at it!

I brought over the Fire Noodle Stir Fry I made and the Hot Bar snack I heated up to the computer.

My mouth is watering.

Today is a feast!

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Oh right, I almost forgot, after going through the gender reversal filter, I’m not Kumtaenang but Galu, aren’t I?

Then doesn’t that mean my image is completely ruined?

The world’s first virgin bitch!

I’ve become the slut virgin of the reversed world!

Fuck!