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Debut or Die - 275The Icorpo participants dared to cross paths with us not in the program, but in a hallway of the broadcasting station? Something was obvious."It's on purpose."The staff led them to this place to have a special video for the broadcast.Since it's Idol Corporation's staff, they have enough reasons. They could use this trick to make up for TeSTAR's absence in the new season of the program.If we stand here and flatly refuse to be filmed or have our pictures taken, we would look ridiculous.They are filming a video of their appearance on "Music Night," so it would be absurd to ask them to blur our faces when they are supposed to show who they happened to meet.After all, the problem with this situation is this."The cameras."There were cameras filming everywhere.Seon AhHyun met Chae SeoDam in a situation that will unconditionally be broadcast."Damn it."I looked at the others. People with good sociability will come out to greet first.- Oh~ Good morning!- I'm supporting you. Fighting!That's enough.There are 7 people, Seon AhHyun just has to nod his head.I bowed to the participants, aware that two or three cameras were turning towards us.I was thinking of ending this.But I guess they didn't intend to.- I'm a big fan of TeSTAR sunbae-nims!- What should I do...? Waah...- Sunbae-nims, I'm really sorry, but can I ask for your autographs...?Perhaps thanks to TeSTAR's name value, about half of the participants snuck up on us.It doesn't seem like the production team gave them any particular indication, they're just excited to see the idols who are doing well.And accordingly, the cameras kept rolling.- ...This is going to be a long one. It's not good.I checked AhHyun's face.Fortunately, no agitation was revealed. His face is smiling, although it is not a wide smile as usual; his expression looks a little stiff, but it is not very noticeable.Perhaps it is because of the fact that no special contingency has occurred.Because on the opposite side, Chae SeoDam was quietly moving in the background, buried in the flow."... As expected, his mind works very well."He seemed to know that it would not be beneficial to presume friendship by pretending to know Seon AhHyun, that would only increase the risk.He did not mention a word about Seon AhHyun even when he was in "Icorpo".This is enough not to agitate AhHyun, and I guess he thought he would keep his mouth shut because talking would be a waste anyway.However, that was just his own judgment.The production team thought differently.- By the way, aren't you two from the same school?Now that this happened, I knew that the broadcasting station would not lose this prey.Filming a popular idol and his friends will always draw a lot of attention.- Ah.Chae SeoDam, like the smart guy he is, started first and gave a calm and appropriate answer.- Yes. Sometimes we say hi to each other... Long time no see, sunbae-nim!The nuance was a bit awkward, it was as if he was talking "face to face with an opponent"."This bastard is disgusting."Would he have assumed that if AhHyun hardened his face at this instant, he would get an article with the theme of "people change when he appears"?That's why he is behaving like this now, I think he is trying to leave a video of greeting AhHyun with a smile and show that they somehow have a good relationship.Unfortunately, this industry doesn't work in such a fair way.I looked at him carefully."If I had the chance, I could remove the data after making a deal with the production team."Because TeSTAR is not a participant of Icorpo, but an idol group that has already signed a contract with the agency, a company that is also under the control of T1.If that doesn't work, it's possible to cover it up if I say something openly so they can't use this image on air.- Forgive me, but I would like him to return what he stole. It wasn't just once or twice.I would say something like this. I'm sure there would be some rumors, though that would be it.That would be better than this bastard seeing a profit and Seon AhHyun getting mentally ill."Shall I say it?"But as I contemplated that...- ...Yes. Good morning.- ...!AhHyun calmly replied.An expression of victory quickly crossed Chae SeoDam's face.And the production team quickly stepped in and got something new for their broadcast.- Could you say a few words of encouragement?- Oh... That...Seon AhHyun seemed to be taking a deep breath. Chae SeoDam smiled and waited for the situation.- That...- Wait.I heard Ryu CheongWoo's little whisper, grabbing Bae Sejin who was about to rage from behind.And without any interruption, AhHyun answered slowly and looking at Chae SeoDam.- Whatever you do, believe more in yourself... I hope you do.AhHyun smiled slightly.- Now that... you came here, I think that's the most important thing. Instead of worrying about others, focus on yourself... trust yourself.- ...Chae SeoDam's face was briefly disturbed.Seon AhHyun took a step forward. And made eye contact with him.- Although we weren't... that close, I hope you can overcome the rest with a good heart.- ...- I will pray for that.They were good words.However, they were words that could sound meaningful depending on the interpretation.And it must have sounded different to the person involved.Hmm, it would be something like that.- Instead of getting carried away with your inferiority complex, worry about yourself and live a good life."He's stiff."I saw embarrassment and tension in his eyes. It was quite funny.Seon AhHyun looked around and exclaimed rather sheepishly.- Well, the others too. Fighting...!- Yes! Fighting!Seeing the other participants imitate his words, AhHyun raised his hand a little and made a fighting gesture.He looked comfortable.Chae SeoDam seemed to laugh, but he didn't look very comfortable.Still, he had no choice but to extend his hand.- ...Thank you for your kind words.- Yes.AhHyun was greeted with a handshake. And he shook it casually.- Oh, should I give them a message too? It's fate that we met like this~.- We would really appreciate it!When there was a gap, Keun SeJin, who quickly intervened, changed the course of the conversation.And with the enthusiastic support of the participants and the production team, a short cheering session was held.During that time, AhHyun took a step back.- Are you okay?- ... Yes.AhHyun replied quietly and calmly. He sounded somewhat relieved.- The manager said that we really have to leave now.- Yes, thank you very much for everything.- Eeei, don't say that. We'll see you on stage next time~The other members resumed the march only after filming a short message encouraging the participants.And at the moment when everyone parted in the hallway, I saw Chae SeoDam turn his head.- ...!I don't know if he intended to look at me, but when our gazes met, his eyes twitched."It must have been quite a shock."Being 1st place in the current season, he must have been sure that he now had enough weight to compete with us.But it's not the same as when you participate in the program."Did you feel superior to Seon AhHyun due to the fact that you had a better ranking in the program?"I'm sure he must have thought AhHyun would back down and get nervous again, but he must be furious that he was threatened by his words.I smiled looking at him.And moving my lips silently, I said.- Lucky bastard.- ...!I didn't have to make enemies, but after seeing him, I don't think I'll be able to do it for long because I was more excited than I thought.It's a good thing there's no pressure.I rubbed the back of my neck and turned my head. I wondered how long that asshole could stand in front of the camera.After a while, TeSTAR walked down the hall to the waiting room.- I'm going to check on lunch and I'll be back soon.- Okay, manager-nim~DalkakJust like that, the door closed and only the members were left in the hall.- Huuh...!As if the tension had been relieved, AhHyun collapsed on the sofa, sighing.Then he was showered with cool responses.- Waah, AhHyun-ah~- WOW!!!- You did a good job quietly.AhHyun looked embarrassed, but he had a good expression as he felt proud inside.Even Bae Sejin said with an excited face.- ... You did a good job telling him that.- I did? That, I didn't mean to... So-sounded like that?AhHyun lowered his head as if his reddened face was about to explode. Bae Sejin was a little perplexed.- Ah, really?- Yes...! It was just an honest thought.... However, I... I didn't know that I could say something like that to him in person....AhHyun sighed lightly with a relaxed face.- ...It's unbelievable. I-I thought it would be scary.I asked.- How was it?- It was better... than I thought it would be. Yes.He clasped his hands together and murmured softly.- When I saw it in person, I thought it was really nothing...I felt very safe.- ...Contrary to my worries, this meeting seemed to have become a kind of awakening for AhHyun.I felt that it was no longer difficult.- I... was fine.AhHyun finished his words as if he was convinced.- ...Yes.- That's what matters the most~!Keun SeJin tapped him on the shoulder. The other members also surrounded AhHyun with happy faces.Then, Ryu CheongWoo spoke up with a smile.- Come to think of it, AhHyun... didn't you speak comfortably and barely stuttered?- ...!- Right!Would it have helped to overcome the trauma?AhHyun became bright.- S-seriously? I-I think... aagh....As soon as he thought of that, he stuttered. He seems to do it when he is aware of it.The members looked at each other and quickly began to exclaim.- It doesn't matter, AhHyun-ah~ You can stutter as long as you feel comfortable talking!- You're with us, so you can take it easy.- That's right. Cha YooJin has learned a simple vocabulary and still speaks well.- I speak very well!- Yes, yes.Although the point was strangely blurred in the middle, Seon AhHyun nodded his head to make a point that the others' good intentions were well conveyed.- ... Yes.His voice sounded a little muffled. But immediately after, he raised his head and said firmly.- But... I'll practice more! I-I'll do it so that I can speak better when I feel comfortable too!- Very well. I'll be cheering you on.The atmosphere in the waiting room had improved so much that it was beyond simple warmth."That's great."I patted Seon AhHyun on the back. He was certainly a worthy guy.- Th-thank you so much, thank you...!AhHyun smiled with a more relaxed expression.* * *The interesting thing is that afterwards AhHyun actually came to speak more comfortably in public without stuttering.It seems that the release of pressure and tension helped.- Se-seonsaeng-nim also said that I would improve step by step, but I feel like I've only gone up one step...!- Yes, congratulations.And this week, we all watched Icorpo together, including AhHyun. It was just the rankings ceremony.[1st place is... Chae SeoDam!]- Hul.He was surprised. I figured as much.I looked at the screen with a grumpy expression.Thanks to the "Chae SeoDam suffered because of her teammates" approach in the last episode, she received a lot of support and stayed on, because he didn't drop down.[Chae SeoDam: Really... thank you so much. I will work harder...!]But the atmosphere in the living room wasn't that bad.- D-do you want some, MoonDae-ya?- Yes.- Thank you, AhHyun~Seon AhHyun's face, handing out dehydrated apple chips to the members, was normal.He probably wouldn't mind much if Chae SeoDam topped the ranking and succeeded as an idol."Well, I'm glad to think so."I shrugged my shoulders.I don't feel like going ahead with the plan.But that same night, the bait I had previously placed attracted the fish.- Good evening, sunbae-nim!I meant what I said beforehand.I went into my room and quickly brought the matter to the point.- Good evening. Did you call me about what I mentioned last time?- Yes! About that... I participated in the filming of the team battles today and I just returned home!The ratings announcement ceremony had just aired, so it looked like they would only have a few days of filming period.And the fact that I'm getting a call now...means she's got something on her mind.I can't believe it's alarming enough to call me without hesitation on the same day.- What did you see?In the call, Miry-nay's 2nd place...I mean, Park MinHa, held her breath.- This... Huuh. About that...- Yes, please talk.- It's about the person we talked about before. I think he tried to find out our numbers as if it was something normal.- ...!I heard the pop of hitting the jackpot.
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