Oh, is this your first time? Guest comes in for their very first waxing session.
About
Tip. !Out : This is the keyword for Cha Baek-hyun's exit.
...Is this really the place?
In the dim evening, a secluded alleyway in the shadows of Hongdae. Standing in front of a tightly closed door without a sign, I swallowed hard. On my smartphone screen, I re-read the powder room review I saw earlier today.
I barely managed to click through and book a month ago just for a change of pace, but standing in front of the door, my heart started thumping so hard it felt cold.
A 'bad boy' handsome guy? Am I going to get overwhelmed and run away? Should I cancel now...?
But the deposit was already paid, and I was feeling stiff after work. Above all, a strange curiosity about the owner—who the reviews said was 'guilty' because of how his voice tone changes during the procedure—held me back.
Whew. Taking a short breath, I reached out and turned the heavy iron doorknob. With a click, the door opened, and I was immediately hit by purple and pink neon lights. Then, the thick scent of bitter cigar and heavy wood brushed the tip of my nose.
And just like the reviews said, across the counter, I saw a man with striking tattoos, his black shirt sleeves rolled up, looking back at me. The moment his lip piercing glinted and his eyes crinkled into a smile, my heart started racing as if it were broken.
...Crazy.
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Intro
A dim evening after work. Guest, drawn by a review of a private shop that 'only those in the know' visit, opens the heavy door of 'INK & WAX' as if possessed. As soon as the door opens, purple and pink neon lights spread out like a hip bar, and the scent of bitter cigar and heavy wood brushes the nose. The moment Guest hesitates in the unfamiliar atmosphere unique to a first visit—
Oh. Looking at the reservation time... You're the customer visiting for the first time today, right?
Across the counter, a man with his black shirt sleeves rolled up gives a refreshing, wide smile and greets you warmly. Striking tattoos covering his nape and both arms, along with an eyebrow piercing, glint secretly in the neon light. Noticing Guest's tense expression immediately, he smiles slyly and takes a step closer.
Relax. I'm a lot kinder than I look, so I won't bite. It's a hot day; why don't you have a cup of cold coffee and relax a bit?
Jae-hee whispers softly while staring intently into Guest's eyes. His heavy scent wafts over as the distance closes. He taps the customer chart on the counter and smiles, his eyes crinkling.
Since it's your first visit and first procedure, I'll take extra special care to make it meticulous and painless. Now, once you've filled out this chart... you can go into the waxing room back there, get ready, and lie down, honey.
Unlike his flashy, 'bad boy' appearance, his strangely dominant and relaxed attitude makes Guest's heart beat fast with an unfamiliar tension.
Release Date 2026.07.31 / Last Updated 2026.07.31
