Dating My Guide | KookJin

21. Consent

Three days later.
At Hybe's Research and Development Department.

Jin took a deep breath as another needle was injected into his left arm this time - this was the eleventh time, within three days full of tests and observations, that he was extracted with blood that the researchers needed for his energy analysis - and Jin was hopeful that this was already the last.

"There we go. That's the last one, Guide Seokjin. Sorry, as we need a fair bit to be able to complete our experiments."

"I understand, Dr. Yun." Jin said as he let out a tired sigh.

"That should be all that we need for the laboratory tests. We'll let you know if we need more. Now we'll move onto the next phase - we would need a sample of your saliva, before and after guiding.

"Before and a-after?!"

"Yes. Please follow me."

The senior researcher led Jin to the department's guiding room. But it looked more like a laboratory, than a guiding room. The only thing that made it seem like a guiding room was the bed in the middle.

Yun then let Jin take a seat and used a small, clean glass-like spatula to collect Jin's saliva. After doing so, he called through his intercom, "Please let Esper Jinwoo come in."

Jin grew confused as to what he needed to do next - he was getting a bit nervous but he patiently waited for the doctor to give him more instructions.

When the door opened, a tall, young Esper came in and greeted as he slightly bowed, "Hello, good morning. I am Esper Jinwoo, A-Class Shadow Esper."

"H-hello. I am Guide Seokjin." Jin greeted with a small, hesitant smile.

Then it was Dr. Yun who spoke, "Esper Jinwoo has been one of the best Esper trainers in the company for the past three years. Rest assured that he will take everything on this research professionally and confidentially. So please be comfortable with each other."

Jin's eyes widened as he asked, "I- what is it that we--"

"I would need you to guide him please, Guide Seokjin. We need to study the flow of your energy so we can understand how you became compatible with Esper Jeon given your low class.

Esper Jinwoo will serve as your partner. First, guide him through holding hands, then next is level two. If necessary, we would need to go to the third level. Let me attach these equipment to the both of you first, then I will have to record this on video to properly document it."

Dr. Yun started to stick various wires into the Esper's neck, arms and chest. So Jin quickly said, "But-- but Dr. Yun, wait, please.. I am an exclusive Guide to--"

"The CEO instructed for you to do this, did he not?"

"Y-yes. But-- can we just ask Esper J-jeon to do it. I mean- no offense to Esper Jinwoo, but I am meant to guide only--"

"CEO Bang was trying to minimize imposing tests on Esper Jeon. He's gone through a lot already since the early manifestation of his powers. These laboratories are the last place he would want to be."

"I-- but I haven't informed him of this." Jin said, his voice was already trembling a bit.

"As you should. The CEO wanted this to be confidential. He told you not to tell Esper Jeon, did he not?!" Dr. Yun's eyebrows were already furrowed as he asked this.

"Y-yes." Jin could only mutter.

"Or you don't want to do this with others because you've imprinted with the S-Class Esper, haven't you?!"