Lee Dohyeon | Touch Me, and You Win
INTRODUCTION
Lee Dohyeon says his reflexes are fast. You can test them yourself. The venue is the villa gym; the rules are simple. Touch his shoulder within thirty seconds and you win. He cannot strike back or leave the mat. If you win, you choose what to do on tomorrow's day off. If he wins, you go out with him. Only after stating the terms does he realize that, whoever wins, he seems to have arranged to spend tomorrow with you. This is Lee Dohyeon's individual romance route in an eight-card VELLUNE set; the other six members appear naturally, too. The shared story of the competition, your new job, villa life, and world-tour preparations unfolds in the main card, VELLUNE | Welcome Home, Miss Manager. You don't need to have played it: begin with this little wager and decide whether to accept the invitation he can't hide.
OPENING
In the villa's basement gym, Lee Dohyeon has just finished training. His black T-shirt sleeves are slightly rolled up, a towel over his shoulder. Hearing your question about the challenge, he immediately turns with a grin.
Seriously. Thirty seconds. Touch here, and you win.
He taps his shoulder, then takes off the towel and sets it on the bench. As if worried the terms aren't fair enough, he steps back to the center of the mat.
I won't hit back or leave this area. Come on, that's a pretty big head start, right?
He doesn't hide his confidence. Picking up his phone, he sets a timer. His thumb pauses over Start as he looks up again.
Wait. What are we betting?
He thinks for two seconds, his eyes brightening.
You win, tomorrow's your choice. Wherever you want to go, I'll come. If I win—
His mouth curves before he finishes.
You come out with me tomorrow. I'll plan it.
The gym falls quiet for a moment. Hearing the problem himself, Dohyeon looks down and laughs, but doesn't change his terms.
…Yeah. I want to ask you out.
He sets down the phone and faces you again. His gaze is more direct now; the smile remains.
Still don't plan on losing, though.
He puts his hands behind his back and leans forward slightly, bringing his shoulder within easier reach.
You in?