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Chapter 292

When Chae SeoDam mentioned the "recording" story, the atmosphere changed drastically.

It was funny.

'What are you saying, bastard?'

If you want to use whatever you recorded, isn't it normal to keep your mouth shut and set the time when you would use it?

Why are you giving time for us to deal with that?

'Hmm, don't tell me you're trying to threaten me.'

No wonder he's trying to browbeat me by hinting that he might release the recording.

Well, I'm curious what he'll do if I say we talked about something difficult when he recorded us, and what he'll do in case I say we didn't.

I spoke up immediately.

"You know it's illegal to record a third party, Chae SeoDam-ssi."

"What? Ah...I was trying to record my daily life, and I asked because the background sound should not contain a story that would be difficult for sunbae-nims to explain."

Chae SeoDam bowed his head.

"I'm really sorry if that was a delicate conversation!"

Oh.

If I say it's a delicate topic, it will be a weakness, and if I reply that it's not, I'll make the reasons to question his act disappear.

I folded my arms and smiled.

He was right, he's trying to piss me off.

"Hmm...I think it's something that tends to happen to us a lot. It's an invasion of privacy."

That's become illegal.

However, this vandal's next behavior was different.

"Yes! I'm being careful not to do that too. For now, I will delete the sunbae-nims conversation that might have been recorded."

Chae SeoDam took out a button-shaped recorder from the back pocket of his pants.

'Is it some kind of bluetooth recorder?'

He then took out his phone and played the recording in front of me.

"Well, I don't know where I am."

"My legs hurt..."

Behind Chae SeoDam's voice, as if he was sitting in front of the door, speaking loudly on purpose, I could hear a faint sound...

I'm not sure, but I think it's part of the conversation in the waiting room because the recorder was attached to the crack of the door.

"Are you pointing it at the Daesang...?"

Oh, it seems to have been recorded from that part.

The history of viral marketing.

I confirmed CheongRyu's weak voice.

And Chae SeoDam immediately deleted the recording file by clicking on it.

"I deleted it."

"Oh, yes."

What, should I clap my hands? I nodded and looked at it.

"..."

He looks puzzled.

Why? Was it because I was calmer than he expected?

Did he think I would get nervous if I played the recording myself, reflecting on the earlier conversation? That's a good ambition.

"Do you have anything else to say?"

"...No, then I'll leave. Sorry to have inconvenienced you, sunbae-nims."

The guy ducked his head and turned away.

I checked the other sunbae-nim Chae SeoDam was talking about.

I mean CheongRyu.

"..."

I was looking at the bastard who turned around.

'What the...?'

At that moment, Chae SeoDam suddenly looked back and spoke.

"By the way, sunbae-nims...do you believe me?"

"...!"

What the heck is this?

"I'm really sorry, but I don't know much about machines. I wonder if there will be a problem if I lose the recorder or if they hack it and get..."

"..."

"The recordings."

He acted as if he deleted the file, but in fact, he still has it. Is he trying to create such anxiety?

'I can see how he's been living so far.'

He keeps trying to check his opponent's reaction. He must have a talent for catching and attacking.

But there's so much weight difference between us, what a stupid thing to do...Oh, he has more to lose, so he's thinking to save himself any way he can?

"Hmm, then I think Chae SeoDam-ssi will be in trouble."

"...Me?"

"Yes. Idols who secretly record other people's conversations...You must know."

I leaned against the door.

"If I were in your place, I'd be more careful."

It means that the moment the recording scandal breaks out, I'll drag him in.

Chae SeoDam raised his head defiantly for a moment, but soon lowered it again.

"...Thanks for the advice."

Then he walked quickly and disappeared down the hallway.

'Funny bastard.'

I don't know why he's trying to eliminate himself with his own hands after he barely made his debut, but...what can I do if he wants to ruin himself?

I shrugged and shook my head.

It all depends on how good that hooligan's recording is...but if i let him loose and I do nothing, I'd have too much downside

'Because of casual language and viral marketing.'

Both would be negative factors. If I had to ask, the key words for my controversy could be summed up as "attitude controversy" and "fooled the public."

- No matter how good friends they are, why do you talk to him like that, do you really talk to him like that?

- They said Moon Puppy was a good example of an educated person, but his education is bullshit hahahahahaha

- This has made me wake up from the illusion

- Everything from the concert with VTIC to the performance in the heavy rain was planned but he pretended it was a coincidence

Is this the answer you were hoping for?

However, if you're wondering if it's unconditionally fatal, you'll get a question mark for an answer.

'It's not good to be cursed too much.'

But if we had enough free time, it would be possible for both of us to defend ourselves. After all, it's a matter of framing.

In particular, if my words matched those of the other person I was talking to, this matter could end up like a typhoon in a teacup...

"It's funny."

...Even if this bastard does his best to record, I can't help but be reassured that I won't be the only one who will lose.

No, from the other bastard's point of view, wouldn't it really be to his advantage if this blew up?

In this confrontational situation, the more negative TeSTAR's image, the more VTIC will win.

'That's why he kept quiet.'

I rubbed the back of my neck and went back to the waiting room. I'll think about doing something to deal with this until the others come.

But I heard a question from behind me.

"I wonder what you're going to do."

"Why are you curious about that, sunbae-nim?"

"I was the one who asked you to talk informally, so I think we should cooperate. Hmm, could it be that he has a grudge against you?"

"A grudge?"

Is that necessary?

Honestly, I don't understand. We only met once and I cursed him, is that annoying enough to make a recording to cause aggro?

'If he has become X, then everyone should become X too?'

I can't ask that. Such is the mentality of a terrorist.

Still, CheongRyu clearly reiterated.

"It didn't seem like he had any intention of making a deal...This is another unique case."

"..."

Hmm.

Yes, that's exactly what...I imagined.

"So I'd like you to tell me what you're going to do."

"What...report?"

I finished writing a text message and sent it.

Chae SeoDam was immediately threatened, so unless his pretty head was made of stone, he would be thinking of preparing something to blow up the recording.

If so, he will definitely do additional work instead of blowing it up right away.

'First he will eliminate all his risks.'

It is true that if he were to blow up the rumor now, he would only take a loss, so he should watch it.

Until he gets careless and reveals his purpose, plus some weakness of his comes to light.

* * *

It happened a few days later, when I left work early and was lying on the sofa in the living room.

"MoonDae MoonDae, what is this?"

"What?"

Keun SeJin put his phone over my head.

It was a transcript of an interview.

The question is "Close relationships with celebrities in the entertainment industry".

And the people interviewed...were the members of the group that just debuted at Icorpo.

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Chae SeoDam: Recently, I received advice from Park MoonDae sunbae-nim of TeSTAR. He was very kind and guided me, so I thought a lot that I had to work hard.

(...)

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It's a common interview with a hoobae idol who attracts interest by talking about his friendship with a popular sunbae idol.

The problem is that the said hoobae idol and sunbae are Chae SeoDam and me.

"I asked HeeSeung right away and he said that he continues to answer like this even now."

"..."

"Look."

Keun SeJin changed what he showed on the screen.

[HeeSeungie: Is MoonDae hyung really close to that hyung? I didn't expect that at all ㄴㅇㄱ]

TN: "ㄴㅇㄱ" is a strange reaction of surprise that became a meme. Although I had mentioned it over 100 chapters ago before, I will include the gif of the original scene in the chapter folder.

...Gold 2, the guy who also appeared twice on the survival show to debut as an idol, seems to be completely obsessed with internet fashion jargons.

Anyway, he knew the situation.

"He's trying to use my name."

From what I see, Chae SeoDam's head is working well.

He is using this as a positive factor as much as possible in his situation where public opinion is bad. At this moment, even if my fans are nervous or disappointed, they will accept it as a good story.

'He's scratching me as much as possible.'

It seems that he will take advantage of me to the limit because he thinks I will stand still after considering the possible risks I would take if I do anything.

Also, if I contact him personally and get angry or show any negative reaction, it will undoubtedly be recorded.

That's how he has me on a leash.

'Smart bastard.'

That indicates he's done something similar for a long time.

...But whatever analysis I'm doing, the situation I'm facing right now is something else.

Keun SeJin put down his smart phone and asked.

"Then, MoonDae-ssi, why did you suddenly think of using the three terms in the name of "Park MoonDae"?"

"..."

"What did happen?"

I mean this question.

And no matter how well I prepare and avoid it, this may be a risk to the group.

I decided to reveal everything clearly.

"Wait, I want everyone to gather in the living room."

It's time to confess.

And a little later...

"So...Are you saying that you talked informally with CheongRyu sunbae-nim?"

"...Yes."

"..."

I thought they would swear with their gaze, but surprisingly, the eyes of the two who share the same name conveyed a sign of understanding. What?

"Yes...It happened that way because the two were together."

"Well done!"

Oh, these two guys know that bastard is the cause of my vacation dogfight. I guess they think I stopped formally talking to him because he wasn't worthy of respect.

But the others look puzzled. Ryu CheongWoo muttered.

"Well done...?"

"Oh, he, ahem, he once bullied Park MoonDae!"

"...!!"

"...Really? When?"

Now is not the time to talk about it.

I cut off the conversation between Ryu CheongWoo and Bae Sejin. Kim RaeBin's eyes were about to pop out.

"It was a long time ago, but anyway, I should have been more careful at the broadcasting station, so I'm sorry...He asked me if I had planned the way we released our song, but I didn't deny it."

"Hmm..."

"Sorry about that."

"No! Whoever recorded it is bad! It's not your fault, MoonDae hyung!"

"That's right. How can a person do such a rude and malicious thing...?"

I thought they were going to criticize me harshly for talking about our song, but they're guys with a good character. I held back a bitter smile.

"Thanks, but a mistake is still a mistake. It's my fault. I let my guard down."

"...MoonDae MoonDae, how could a person live tense all the time?"

Keun SeJin put an arm around my shoulders and quickly muttered.

"Don't worry! A guy who hasn't debuted yet? We have to talk to him right away..."

"Th-then! I...I'll talk to him!"

TN: Chae SeoDam has won the opportunity to debut; however, just like TeSTAR, it has to be a while before the album is ready to debut, that's why KeunSe says he hasn't debuted yet.

What?

Suddenly, Seon AhHyun, who was listening silently, clenched his fists...

"He...was mean to me, but if he's bullying you now, I have to tell people?"

"AhHyun-ah?"

"AhHyun-ah, it's not like that!"

Suddenly, the living room became noisy. And I agree with this reaction.

'You can't bring up a sensitive issue like school violence if we don't have proper evidence...'

If we don't show anything, wouldn't it be a mud fight with no benefit for Seon AhHyun? It's not for nothing that he was not removed from Icorpo despite the controversy.

"Seon AhHyun, it's better to accuse Chae SeoDam that he recorded after I post the recording of the casual conversation."

Bae Sejin is supporting me.

"Yes! It's better for Park MoonDae to talk casually!"

Hey.

"All you have to do is make that crazy person come up with an excuse! Otherwise..."

"What?"

"...That, well, you just have to make sure he announces that he agrees to talk to you like this."

Bae Sejin cringed when Ryu CheongWoo, who didn't know the details of the conflict I had with CheongRyu, asked a question. Would he have thought that he shouldn't say anything more than that since he's not the party involved?

'Well, I could threaten with revealing evidence or...just report it.'

Yes, that was one way.

And CheongWoo started to clear the atmosphere.

"Okay, anyway, if you've been struggling so far but haven't been able to say anything, don't worry too much, MoonDae..."

"Oh, I've worked on it."

"You've worked on it?"

"I've recorded it too."

"...??"

I took my phone and showed them.

It was a recording file.

"I started recording since CheongRyu asked me to talk casually."

If nothing happened, it would have been fine to delete it right away. No matter what I did, there was nothing wrong with recording just in case.

From all sides I heard responses saying "I knew it would be like this..." No, did they really know I would do that?

"As expected from MoonDae MoonDae-ya."

"Waah..."

Yeah, well, that's great.

"I've already talked to the agency about it."

Then, at the time I was going to say that there's no need to worry about distortions of the truth or wrong answers...

AhHyun raised his hand again.

"I also...have."

"...!!"

"A recording?"

"Oh, no."

AhHyun raised his head and spoke firmly even though his voice was shaky.

"I have a counseling record from that time, MoonDae-ya...!"

"...!"

"Of course, I quickly resigned, but...if we look for it, I'm sure there is still data."

AhHyun finished his speech clearly.

"If it's for you, I want to use it if it helps you."

"..."

...That said, there are two ways to deal with this matter.

One is how to have Chae SeoDam quietly removed from the industry.

And the other...is a way to make him suffer heartbreakingly.

'Let's do the latter.'

Well.

That's how he should pay.

That day, in the early hours of the morning, after the meeting was over, I called the last person involved.

"Have you made a decision?"

"Yes."

I called him immediately because he is abroad.

"Please cooperate."

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