Life is Easier If You're Handsome novel Chapter 301

The first thing I saw was the bat-shaped mask with the lower face fully exposed.

“The material was chosen for ventilation, prioritizing airflow to accommodate intense action scenes. Even if the shoot is set in winter, heat management is a sensitive issue.”

The section below wasn’t designed to emphasize muscles.

Instead, it conveyed the sense of solid armor.

“Except for the bat on the chest, I didn’t want to overly highlight the pectorals or abs... I really aimed for a unified suit—a proper piece of armor.”

The brightness and saturation were meticulously controlled.

Even within black, subtle variations in tone created the structure of the suit through careful contrast.

“We included compartments in the forearms to hold weapons. That made them thicker, but it also makes them stronger.”

Armor plates protruded slightly over areas other than the joints.

Since this Batman works alone, the suit needed spaces to conceal various tools.

That, in turn, serves as an additional layer of protection.

“The belt was designed to not hinder mobility, but still firmly hold two pistols.”

Indeed, two «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» pistols were holstered on the belt.

Unlike ordinary handguns, the barrels were extremely long.

Barrels wide enough to casually shatter human joints.

The design conveyed a vengeful intent—non-lethal force that still maximizes damage to criminals.

The two pistols, painted entirely black, were almost invisible at a distance, hidden by the suit.

“From the groin to above the knees, the focus was also ventilation. Below that, from the shinguards on down, we prioritized durability again.”

It was clearly different from the cinematic version.

This was a suit built for reality.

And yet, it somehow felt like the script had come to life before my eyes.

“In my 30 years of designing specialty costumes, I can honestly say this is the best I’ve ever made.”

The only drawback, Keiichi added, was that it was a bit too large, so he couldn’t properly judge how it would feel when worn.

I nodded at Keiichi’s words.

“Then, would it be alright if I tried it on?”

“Of course! Ah, by the way, there’s also a small bulge in the back. In the movie, it’ll be used to store large weapons, or maybe function as an airbag... We wanted to suggest those ideas subtly.”

“It’s fantastic. I can’t believe I get to wear something this cool—it feels like a dream.”

Something about Keiichi explaining things at my side reminded me of those movie scenes where the protagonist gears up for battle.

Click.

Click.

Click.

What I loved most about putting on the suit was that metallic click sound.

It didn’t feel like I was just getting dressed—it felt like I was arming myself.

This sharp, locking sound ignited something wild in the heart.

“Any discomfort? Feel free to try moving around.”

“Even extreme movements?”

“Yes, absolutely. If there’s any issue, we’ll modify it immediately, so don’t worry.”

Encouraged by Keiichi and Director Cristo, I put on the rest of the suit and tried out various movements.

I started with a wide-split stance.

Then martial arts forms, standard rolls, and basic mobility.

I pushed through every extreme movement I could think of.

And I came to a single conclusion.

“...This might sound crazy, but would it be okay if I kept this after filming? Or could you maybe make me another one...?”

I want this thing so badly I could scream.

***

After rehearsal ended,

I received the second revision of the Batman script.

“This is the second and, realistically, final draft.”

“So this is it.”

“Yes. It’s the perfect endpoint for Part 1’s story.”

The original, the first revision, and now the second.

I reviewed them all and checked the grade again.

<Murcielago, S+>

The grade hadn’t changed.

Which meant the second revision was still S+.

“How big of a hit are they expecting this to be?”

Flutter flutter.

While I was thinking that, I noticed the director’s anxious gaze.

His eyes were practically begging me to read it and give my thoughts.

That look—every creator’s desperate desire for validation.

Immersion.

I quickly immersed myself.

Once I was in the zone, I flipped through the pages as fast as possible.

“...Are you seriously planning to go through with this?”

I was so shocked I blurted out the question to the director.

Is this scale even possible? In the first film, no less?

How massive a hit are they predicting to justify a scale like this?

“Haha, if your feedback is about the budget, I’ll take that as awe over the scale. And to answer you...”

“We’ve set the max budget at 300 million dollars.”

My eyes widened even more at Director Cristo’s reply.

“That’s... 400 billion won?”

That’s an insane amount.

And that’s just the production cost.

Once you add in marketing, it’ll easily top 500 billion won.

“So they’re expecting at least double that in revenue.”

They’re introducing the world’s first Asian Batman...

And instead of playing it safe, they’re shouting “Full throttle!” with everything they’ve got.

Hollywood’s ballsiness was on full display.

“So we’ve confirmed the suit, rehearsals are mostly done... all that’s left is the first shoot.”

“I’m good with any schedule.”

“Really? I, uh...”

Seeing Director Cristo hesitating to speak, I immediately understood what he was worried about.

“If it’s because of Zain Lance, it’s really fine. The match won’t even be until the end of next year.”

“Haha, I’m sorry. I guess I’m just getting overly cautious with age.”

Zain Lance.

A monster who’s both a boxing champion and UFC heavyweight titleholder.

Currently considered the strongest heavyweight alive.

Having dominated both boxing and MMA,

He’s hailed as the unmatched modern warrior.

A form-fitting black outfit... with Batman...

At first, I thought it’d just be a light press of the lips.

But when I found out it would include tongue, I was honestly a bit shocked.

"Are you really okay with it?"

"Yes. I didn’t shoot any other romance scenes just for this."

"You already did Knot Breaker with me."

"I saved myself just for you, oppa!"

That made me chuckle.

"Then I guess we’ll have to shoot a whole bunch of romances together from now on."

"Besides Batman? You planning to film more with me?"

"We’ll be doing voiceover work together too, remember?"

"R-right! That’s true!"

At that moment, I caught a glimpse of Chisako’s black hair.

It was such a calm, deep, dark shade.

But maybe because her face was so bright and cheerful—

"You’re really cute, you know."

"That cute?"

"The way you switch into Japanese just to say things like that—that part’s especially cute."

While on break like this,

We spent a lot of time together and got close fast.

We talked about things we hadn’t shared before,

Grilled meat together, and more.

Maybe because we were around the same age and filming in a foreign country,

The distance between us naturally shrank in no time.

"Real filming starts tomorrow."

"Yeah, it really does."

Time flew by.

In just about twelve hours,

Murcielago’s first shoot was set to begin.

***

Uhuuhuuhuuhu.

The emotional distance had closed.

And physically? That line had been crossed long ago.

Now, all that was left was to grow even closer through the filming.

And then at the end—bam, all at once.

Uhuuhuuhuu, I’m just going to... grab Donghu oppa all for myself.

He has no idea.

He doesn’t know that the junior actress living next door to him is actually me.

Hehehee... it’s my first time, but if I just do everything I learned from those videos...

Even Donghu oppa, no matter how strong, would probably collapse from exhaustion.

Her strategy for Murcielago:

Operation Alluring Chisako.

There was no way it would fail.

That’s what Chisako had decided.