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Debut or Die - 384Thirty minutes after Ryu CheongWoo appeared out of nowhere as part of the <Supplementary Spectator Group> behind the dry ice.-Then, I hope to see better performances from everyone.-Yes!The Supplemental Class was added and the teams were organized. And before we move on to the practice portion, let's take a short break.Of course, a camera persistently follows Ryu CheongWoo and me as if it will never miss our conversations.Earlier, when Ryu CheongWoo joined <Vocal B>, the camera had many cuts of our conversation, but they are very greedy.-Hyung, are you surprised?-Yes.-Very much?-Yes.Even if I don't watch it now, it's obvious how stupid I'll look when that cut in the episode airs.And what will be in the middle of it all....'I'm going to get a lot of interview questions coming at me...'As expected, I was the first to have an interview with the staff, since they want to probe for a long time to get answers, as always.-Did you know beforehand that CheongWoo-ssi would participate? Did he give you any sign? Oh, I had no idea?-I heard that you guys live together?-Is there anything you're expecting from CheongWoo-ssi while participating?-On the other hand, this is to check your positions, so he should be careful. He has become your competitor.They are excited.After expressing my embarrassment in a not-so-serious manner, I continued with a moderately calm reply.-We both have to do well, so I think we should prepare more for this performance.There's no need to generate more aggro or overdo it.[I-is that so?]Yes.'Cause I'm going to get tired of it by the time it airs anyway...'All of a sudden a family member who goes to the same university and has won gold medals shows up? Fuck, he's going to see me too.I walked back to the practice room from the interview site, holding back a sigh. Then, I pointed to the next batter.Ryu CheongWoo.-The writer is calling you.-Hyung.I waved at him, pretended to put down my notebook and showed him a sentence written in it outside the camera frame.It was to tell him this.[-No matter what, answer indirectly and kindly]-...!Ryu CheongWoo nodded slightly and walked out of the practice room.'It's not like he pretended to be blind when he clearly saw this.'What the heck is this all about, why did a kid who's doing well in college suddenly appear in a survival program?'...I didn't even recommend it to him on purpose.'He seemed to be doing really well and didn't seem to like the agency, so I was going to leave him alone.But why did he come himself? I don't know.-.......[Heuuum, you can ask him directly...]No, I can't hit the ball quickly when the cameras are rolling. If BGM is added to it, it would be used to edit a conflict cut.'Before I go to bed, I'll ask him as subtly as possible.'I came to that conclusion and began to modify my strategy.What can I do in a one-on-one battle in a team that includes a variable named Ryu CheongWoo?* * *The practice started late at night due to the prolonged interview.And Ryu CheongWoo, who returned from the interview, must have properly noticed the broadcasting atmosphere and willingly paid the taxes for his appearance in a perfunctory and gentle manner.-I was going to tell you in advance, but I was suddenly notified of my acceptance that morning... I didn't say it because I was afraid it might upset your condition, hyung.I'll pass this off lightly.I patted him on the back and smiled.-Okay, I understand.-...!-You're not the type to try something just because you think it's funny. I obviously think you'll be serious.-...Yes.-Of course I will.Ryu CheongWoo nodded with a slight smile.'If we combine the interviews with this moment, I'm sure it'll feel warm.'Of course, I added a few words in anticipation of reactions like 'It's a competition, it's not good for you to relax just because you're related by blood.'-I won't go easy on you.-Haha, okay.That's fine. With this I don't have to worry about the camera.And when the situation became clear, the other team member who was looking at us as if he was a bit embarrassed opened his mouth.In fact, he is the performance owner of this team. He is the former lead vocalist of VTIC.-Hmm... I'd like to tell you a little bit about the song. All right?-Ah, yes. Thank you.At first glance, he looked a little annoyed as if he felt he was going to waste his time on camera, but he quickly corrected his expression when the camera panned to him.Heum.'It's not that he's not smart.'He never asked for opinions on song selection, rather, he started with 'something he's already decided.''He's taking the initiative.'This kid is two years younger than me. Usually in a team game, it's usually said to relax and talk comfortably, but he continues to lead us in giving himself respect.'He has a decent mentality and his pride is strong.'So, there is only one type of performance this guy will move forward with.-Since all the members of this team aspire to vocal positions, we'll focus on vocal performances.-Oh, yeah.I figured as much.'This punk doesn't have much confidence in dancing.'Even though he's been a trainee for three years, his average stats are C+ at best. It means he has the level I had during <Icorpo>.Do you want to show only your best skill? Then it is correct to choose a performance that only maximizes voices.'Because this guy's voice is A-.'And he seems to think that he and I have similar vocal abilities.'So he must think that the song chosen would make a difference.'Okay, let him do whatever he wants. Just in time, Ryu CheongWoo has similar dance stats to that guy, so the standards must be right.'Since CheongWoo wouldn't be able to keep up with the dancing, he won't have much to worry about.'I called Ryu CheongWoo's status window in front of me.[Name: Ryu CheongWoo]Singing: B (S-)Dancing: C+ (A)Appearance: A- (A+)Talent: B (A)Attribute: Full draw (B)TL/N: '풀 드로' (Full draw) is one of the 8 basic movements for drawing a bow. Normally, this term defines the point of the draw when the archer has finished drawing the bow and has reached its anchor position.Not bad. No, to be honest, it's a shame for a college student to have stats like this.'If I were an agency official, I would have managed to catch him and get him to sign a contract.'...But that would be it.The problem is that I know Ryu CheongWoo's skills in the real world, an idol of TeSTAR, a 5-year top-tier group.Let's compare.[Name: Ryu CheongWoo]Canto: A (S-)Dancing: B+ (A)Appearance: A- (A+)Talent: A- (A)Attribute: Full draw (S)He is a perfect singing-oriented all-rounder.If he were to go to another group, he has a good enough voice to place him in the main vocal position, and the level of talent perfection would not be lacking and would make him able to choreograph even if he stood in the middle of the formation.However, the current Ryu CheongWoo does not seem to have practiced even the basic level of his skills. Except for his appearance, his stats have decreased by one or two levels compared to <Icorpo>.'And his attribute is also strange.'I recalled CheongWoo's original characteristic.[Full draw (S)]When you pull the rope, it will be in the correct position.→Composture in performance +150%.It is a value of correctness that allows you to express exactly what you want on stage and act naturally.In short, having the image of a professional.This feature was definitely an overwhelming S since it appeared in <Icorpo>....'Why does it now have the B level?'I thought this was a characteristic he would have had since he practiced archery?But there was no time to think anymore.Since we are shooting.Club mavo, who was looking at the lyrics, speaks in a shy voice.-So, about the parts... First of all, the rules have already been established.-Yes.First I have to deal with this bastard.I smiled inwardly and opened my mouth.-The rules...I'm afraid I'll look selfish if I say it myself, so I'm trying to force myself to say it.I remembered the CEO's comments.-The <Upper Class> member, who will own the song, will lead the song. Think of the other members as people who collaborated on your song.-We must follow the rules. TaeJoon-ssi, please sing half of the song as if they were your parts. You are the owner of this song, we are just challengers.-Ah... No. It's a performance we'll do together, but that's the rule.Yes, he works hard to appeal to his humble appearance. I know what image he wants to create, but....'Then your initiative would be over.'If you let others speak, they will have something to say.He picked a good song to benefit in his parts. But let's do the opposite.It will be good for me.-As expected, I think it would be good if he could sing the whole song. You have to hold on to this performance.-Yes... Hmm, thank you.I moderately gave him the climactic parts except for the bridge. Otherwise he'd take the whole song.[Uuuugh, he didn't give you too much....... Aaaaah~ No! I got it!]Yes, that's appropriate.I read his thoughts and laughed internally at the pop-up window of an admiring person, then waved the remaining half of the song to Ryu CheongWoo.-Is there a part you want to do?-Oh, I want to sing this part.The guy who just nodded without interfering in my conversation with Club Mavo didn't stay thinking when I asked him that question.'He's only active in the necessary parts.'After hearing all his opinions, I immediately called Club Mavo.-We're thinking of taking only half of each of the remaining parts, is that okay?-What? Oh, of course it's okay.He was happy to answer, but I know he's not interested. No matter who takes which part, he has the upper hand anyway.'He's not really interested in admonishing others and raising the overall quality of performance.'He thinks he won't lose if he looks good in front of everyone so they won't notice the other members anymore. I can see how CheongRyu controlled him over the years.-Yes, I look forward to your kind cooperation.Since then, I have been practicing with the mavo club, deliberately not making time to talk alone with Ryu CheongWoo.'The image will look complicated if we look friendly and alienate that bastard.'In other words, I am considering the image that takes good care of this mavo club.And Ryu CheongWoo has been following the practice constantly without any opposition.... That's all.[Huh? Is that okay?]Yes it's fine.Although it also means that his impact is weak because he is an ordinary person and is following the situation of the team where other players have all the authority.'Heum.'...Since Ryu CheongWoo is participating, it would be a lie if he didn't want to lead it.But at this moment, it's practically difficult unless I somehow get him as a colleague and wake him up. The time frame is too short.'Besides, I don't know what he's thinking at the moment.''-.......I can't help it.First of all, I need to come up with a composition so that Ryu CheongWoo can come back without cursing me and have a new experience.[Ah.......]I slowly adjusted my strategy, lightly slapping the club mavo to induce him to modify the performance himself.Three days passed like that.As always, when you lock yourself in a secluded place like this and just practice, time flies by like an arrow.And Ryu CheongWoo... Surprisingly, his skills are improving at an inhuman rate.[CheongWoo's dance statistic is now B-...?]Does this make sense?If I didn't know this kid's past, I would have doubted that he wasn't trainee and made dog sounds.TL/N 'Dog sounds' (barking) = talking nonsense, stupid mean-spirited comments.[...Wait, that's what you heard on <Icorpo>, hyung.......]I mean that from the statistic in his status window, not Ryu CheongWoo.TL/N: He means he would have insulted his status window, he wouldn't badmouth CheongWoo.'But... I don't think it's enough to debut here.'This is because, for someone who has entered in the middle of the program, he should have overwhelming skills to bounce the other guy.If he were to hear rumors that he got on the bus because he is recognized because he won gold medals and has a relative... I don't know if he will be okay because he hasn't woken up yet and he doesn't have that trauma.TL/N: It's because in his 'reality' there did come to be a scandal because it was revealed that Ryu SeoRin (writer of Icorpo) was a relative of Ryu CheongWoo, so all kinds of negative rumors arose that affected not only CheongWoo, but also TeSTAR. GunWoo considers it a trauma for CheongWoo, so if it were to happen again, it would affect him, but he doesn't know if it will affect him to a greater or lesser degree if he would remember that he has suffered from it before.[ㅠㅠ]There is nothing I can do.I smacked my lips and walked again.To organize my thoughts, I woke up at dawn and now I'm walking down the hall.Doing this reminds me of that time when I worked hard while using the skill 'Sleep will be after I die'.[Ah, there!]Hmm?I can still see the practice room with the lights on. It's the practice room I've been using until now.'...No way.'I grabbed the handle and opened the sliding door.Deureureuk.-...!I could see the team member's face immediately.It's Ryu CheongWoo who is covered in sweat.-Are you not sleeping?-Ah, I thought I should practice some more.It's 3 a.m.. Even the unmanned camera doesn't work because it ran out of battery. But this guy was still in the practice room.-Hyung?-I'm thinking about something.By the way, club mavo disappeared just when the camera went off. I guess he's doing something with other trainees since he's not in the bedroom.-.......Wait, the reason his stats have gone up a notch... is it because he's been doing this every morning? Does he rely on his physical strength that much?-Have you been doing this all the time?-Hmm... I'm sorry.-You have to watch your stamina. You can't miss the real performance.-Yes. -I must.Ryu CheongWoo lay down on the floor of the practice room and answered obediently. Even if he says that, it seems like he doesn't want to go back to the dormitory.'Oh, no.'I closed the door for now.Then, the guy lying down looking at the ceiling suddenly opens his mouth again.-Sorry, hyung. I didn't mean to barge into your performance.-...!-A writer recommended me to choose <Vowel B>.... I should have given it more thought at the time. That will be passed on.And I realized.'His tone of speaking has changed.'I guess he was just casually talking to me lately because he was paying attention. Maybe he was afraid that Ryu GunWoo would be criticized for no reason if someone of the same age used honorifics when talking to him.-......I know, so you don't have to apologize.I silently sat down next to him and asked.-So how did you really get here?Did the production team pay you to show up?-That's...CheongWoo answered slowly.-Because you look a little different, hyung.I froze in silence.But he didn't seem to notice and continued.-Remember making a sobriety calendar to celebrate the new year?-.......What.-You didn't tell me, hyung, but since the calendar was attached to the refrigerator, I figured it out on my own.There's no reason for me to stop drinking here, but why would I do that...? Anyway, that's why.'Is he doubting me?'Ryu CheongWoo's explanation wasn't over, so I imagined various possibilities in my head.-But my hyung was willing to drink?Then.-If this was too hard for you, I don't think you would have refused to drink, but seeing that you keep doing it, I wondered if it was so much fun.-......!I remembered several patterns of conversation with him.Questions about idols.-What's it like?-It's fun. It's one of the most rewarding things I've ever done in my life.Why... did you interpret it like that?-And I think you've changed a lot this year when you challenged a new field, hyung?The boy hesitated a bit, but then continued.-I think it felt a little... strange.-.......-I envied you.What?CheongWoo muttered under his breath.-Actually... I don't know why I quit archery.-...!-At first, I thought I was going to die. I thought I felt that it wouldn't matter if I couldn't do it all of a sudden. It probably did.I reflexively completed my reasoning from his point of view.Originally, Ryu CheongWoo was forced to quit archery due to an injury, so he cried and broke his bow.'But instead of an injury...'There was a breach.And the most appropriate and safest reason came in.-I just...I thought I didn't have to.-.......He thought it would do him good to go to college, but is it really so?'Huu.'And now, the guy who jumped into his relative's industry on impulse is speaking in a firm voice.-So it's been a while since I've been up all night like this. I... I feel like I'm not good enough right now, but I like the sense of improvement I feel every time I do it. It's been a long time since I last felt like this.-.......-That's probably why you said you liked it, hyung. Now I know.CheongWoo laughed loudly and briefly. I couldn't respond for a moment and stood still, but eventually I asked:-Do you want to win here?-Huh?Do you want to continue?CheongWoo looked a little embarrassed, but soon burst out laughing....-Of course! Hyung, no one wants to lose.He added in a rather determined voice.-I don't either.-.......I stood up.In fact, I was going to give Ryu CheongWoo a proper extra player position so that he wouldn't be compared to anyone else, and then take out the mavo club in the decisive part....But I changed my mind a little bit.-It's okay.I need to review my plan.The next day, before going to the coach, I handed the letter to the mavo club.The paper has a new notation.-Excuse me, if this performance will have this composition anyway... I would like to supplement it to perfectly improve the performance.-What?He looked at the new handwriting as if he was annoyed, but as soon as he checked the notation, his concentration revived.And what couldn't help but come out of his eyes was... greed.'Right.'-Also... I think this will emphasize that it's your performance, TaeJoon-ssi. That fits with the theme of the performance. what do you think?-Ah.I know what this guy is like. It would be nice if he denies a few times.But I'm just presenting an opinion, not an argument.The moment he refuses, I'll turn around and say 'Is that so,' without any remorse.And he won't be able to take it.-Hmmm... yes. For the sake of perfection.Great. He bit it.TL/N: In the sense that 'took the bait', 'fell into his trap'.[Huuuk, then, can CheongWoo-nim beat that person no matter what].That's not true.I coldly calculated.Because of the nature of the survival program in this company....-I think I'll know when I open the lid.[ㅠㅠ But I want to be hopeful.......]That's up to him.But I decided not to look at the situation too optimistically.'I don't think he will criticize me even if the outcome is worse.'At that time, I didn't know that the theory I had already intuited from <Icorpo>, would come true again this time.It is...The one that Ryu CheongWoo has never lost in a survival program.At the dress rehearsal held a day before the actual performance.The CEO spoke as if he was sentencing.-Among the people who can't perform the new song, there will always be people who have to leave. And it may not be just one person.-...!In other words, the number of participants will start to be seriously reduced.This time he has told everyone not to even dream of surviving. Those words break the mentality of those who have prepared the best... or so I think.And the next words he said...-I will not be the judge of the performances.Not at all.-But the cooler critics, the audience. The audience will vote.-.......I clenched my fists briefly.We've already won.
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