6kv Chapter 50
Chapter 50
Chapter 50
Seo Hoyun.
I arrived at the PDs editing room, where I occasionally visited. Kim Heeyeon looked surprisingly well today. No, she was actually more radiant than ever. I approached her as she waved with a wide smile.
PD, you were looking for me.
Yes, yes. Sit down here. Im sorry! I know youre busy with practice, but I had to call you to this shabby, dusty, and crappy place.
No, its fine. PD, do you want to drink this?
I offered her the Americano I had bought in advance. Kim Heeyeon looked at it with a slightly perplexed expression. She hated plain Americanos the most. I quickly added.
Its a triple-shot.
Now, Im starting to get scared. Are you a shaman?
Ha ha ha.
Americano with triple-shot was Kim Heeyeons favorite.
Thank you. Ill drink it well.
She reached for it, and I started sipping my caramel frappuccino. Kim Heeyeon looked at me strangely.
Why?
By your looks, I thought youd drink espresso.
I like sweet things.
I see
As we sat down, I saw Kim Heeyeon busily editing the final episodes VCR footage. Even though she could have left this task to one of her assistants, her personality shone through here.
Ah, seriously. Im dying right now editing this and taking out Today.
But the program is still continuing.
Yes, well, Todays agency has no time to care about us now. And because Shining Star is doing so well, their agency cant even beg us to stop, even if they want to give us a wad of cash. Our station director will just laugh at them.
Kim Heeyeon shook her head with a bitter smile.
I had seen the tvK station director a few times too. To put it nicely, he was a practical man; to put it badly, he was a money-grubber.
Well, it worked out. I didnt know taking such revenge would be so refreshing. I heard there was a paparazzi involved.
Yes
I did it but didnt feel like correcting her, so I just stayed silent. Kim Heeyeon didnt need to know anyway.
Kim Heeyeon stared at the screen with an indifferent expression, clicking her mouse.
Well, lets cut the small talk. The main point is I have a question.
Yes, what is it?
She asked me without looking away from the screen or skipping a beat.
Did you do it?
Wow.
What do you mean?
Stop pretending you dont know. Did you, Hoyun, stab Today?
I stared at Kim Heeyeon. Her expression was calm, but she seemed a bit tense.
Is she recording this?
It was possible. If this conversation were to be leaked, I wouldnt be able to escape easily.
I blinked once.
Yes.
I answered simply.
Without searching for a recording device or ignoring her question.
I did it.
Because it was Kim Heeyeon.
It wasnt because I trusted the favor Kim Heeyeon had towards me. It was just that she was that kind of person. Someone very different from me, who couldnt tolerate injustice.
Although she thought she had worn herself out by being swept up in storms, she remained the same in my eyes.
It was alright with Kim Heeyeon like that.
Ha, Haha.
Kim Heeyeon let out a laugh of disbelief. Finally, she took her eyes off the screen, sighed, and wiped her hands as if washing them.
I sipped my frappuccino while waiting for her thoughts to be organized. The sweet taste filled my mouth.
PD how did you know?
I asked, thinking she might have deduced it somehow, but I wanted to ensure I hadnt missed anything. Kim Heeyeon searched for a cigarette in response.
From the start, you seemed too relaxed. I thought maybe you were a rich kid with something to rely on.
I wish I were.
Haha Seriously.
If we had to be specific, I was from a dirt-dirt-dirt-dirt-dirt-poor background.
It was weird when you said there was no need to be sorry even though I told you there was already a predetermined winner. And the most decisive thing, of course, was that request.
The Devils Editing.
I asked Kim Heeyeon for Kim Seonghyeons Devils Editing, especially when Today appeared.
At first, I thought maintaining the confrontation would at least let me benefit from the mess. And to clear the false accusation about the PD Pick. I owed you a favor, so I went along with it. But now that were in this situation, it suddenly feels like the puzzle pieces fit together perfectly.
Hearing this, it was clear to Kim Heeyeon. She had no choice but to notice.
If Todays reputation declines, its certain that you guys, who were keeping those kinds of people in check, would be re-evaluated. With the manipulation controversy and public sympathy combined, you guys can easily take first place.
Thats right.
That really was my intention.
How did you come up with that idea?
Cant other people have such thoughts?
Its not that they dont have thoughts, but they cant do it because they have a conscience.
So what about you?
I dont have a conscience.
Originally, I would have proceeded without even getting Kim Seonghyeons permission. But I tried to be a little whimsical. I slurped my caramel frappuccino with a brazen face as Kim Heeyeon let out a frustrated sigh.
Hoyun, let me be honest.
Yes.
Its a devilish talent.
Thank you.
Shouldnt you have gone into politics instead of becoming an idol?
Ive had many concerns about that.
Kim Heeyeon fumbled with her cigarette pack. She scratched her head but closed her mouth tightly and clicked her mouse again.
To be really honest, I hope you guys take first place. But even with your popularity, theres still one issue unresolved.
What?
Kim Seonghyeons school violence. What are you going to do about it?
Kim Heeyeon looked away and met my eyes.
I feel really sorry for you guys. I consider it a debt. But in this last episode, theres not much more I can do for you through editing.
You need to get at least 5,000 points to take first place. Live voting will be the most important. But with the public opinion on school violence, you cant get such an overwhelming score.
You must be really sorry. Youre even worried about that.
The person who posted about Kim Seonghyeons bullying controversy is the actual bullyKim Seonghyeon actually helped the victimBecause of the false testimony, Kim Seonghyeon had to drop out.
[Seong Jiwons words seem to have predicted this whole situation
I would be anxious if I were you too.
To you, I am just a stranger.
But please remember this one thing.
No matter how many times it takes, even if it takes hundreds of times,
I will fix everything.
In the end, Kim Seonghyeon fixed everything
Goosebumps How far did The Dawn foresee? (Likes 532)]
[Seo Hoyuns line too
Im not worried.
I know you.
So Shall we start again, together?
Because he trusts the members and the fans, he can move forward without anxiety It feels like hes saying that, and I love it so much Im tearing up.
Tears]
It was a series of breadcrumbs.
And so, the breadcrumbs that Seo Hoyun struggled to throw all came together and flowed into a single narrative.
[Its a live broadcast tomorrow.
If youre human, vote for The Dawn.]
***
Eh, where is Seonghyeon-hyung?
Im here.
Huh? I cant see you.
Kang Ichae smirked. Jeong Dajun muttered seriously next to him.
Ah, theres only light.
Just the light
Hyung! Are you there? Can you answer if youre there?
Flowing through them all at once
Hahaha!
Kang Ichae laughed and wandered around. Kim Seonghyeon felt awkward, so he did it on purpose.
Seeing that, Seong Jiwon chuckled while practicing with his neck bent.
Guys, stop teasing Seonghyeon.
Jiwon, tell these guys to stop.
Kim Seonghyeon looked at Seong Jiwon with a choked-up expression, but Jiwon just smiled calmly.
Heroes shouldnt be teased.
Hey!
Roar~!
Kim Seonghyeon struggled and pulled his hair. I clicked my tongue and shifted my gaze to my phone.
Still, Kim Seonghyeons face looked much better, so I felt relieved.
Kim Seonghyeon, youre my hero~!
God Seonghyeon! God Seonghyeon!
Between practicing, dealing with Todays disaster, and resolving Kim Seonghyeons school bullying rumor, its like I needed three bodies.
As I stretched and cracked my neck, Kim Seonghyeon approached me stealthily.
Hey, Seo Hoyun.
Huh?
Do you have time later?
Ah.
Kim Seonghyeon looked at me hesitantly.
He must be thinking about the call I made to Hwang Jeonggyu.
Youre so different from the first day.
I thought of Kim Seonghyeons face when he used to dislike me and smiled.
No, I dont.
!
Im kidding, I do.
Kim Seonghyeon nodded vigorously. Actually, hes the most obedient among the members.
As I turned my head and traced the stages path in my mind, the staff suddenly opened the door.
The Dawn, youre going on the live stage in five minutes! Get ready, please!
Yes!
We hurriedly got up and headed toward the stage.
In the meantime, I glanced at Seong Jiwon, wondering if he was still trembling.
Theres no more point in giving him a calming pill.
Theres no more aegyo to put on.
As I thought about it quietly, Seong Jiwon and I locked eyes. Jiwon quickly replied.
Im fine. Im not nervous.
Youre quick-witted.
I just looked at him once.
At first, it wasnt this much, but the members intuition suddenly became incredibly sharp for some reason.
Weve practiced dozens of times, and both the dry and camera rehearsals went well.
You did well.
Well do even better on the live stage.
Are you really Seong Jiwon?
Of course.
Seong Jiwon, still embarrassed, glanced at Kim Seonghyeon and smiled slyly.
I think itll be okay now.
As Seong Jiwon moved away, I muttered softly.
System window.
[Yes!]
Cant you check things like Seong Jiwons mental stats?
[The system window isnt omnipotent.]
Alright, I know youre incompetent.
As I teased it, the system window filled with windows as if to argue back, but I ignored them all. As we went backstage, the eyes of the staff and members of other groups were fixed on us.
We greeted everyone without missing anyone and finished our last in-ear check.
Lets go up.
[1] The actual text actually said . Its a Korean slang that stands for , which translates to hard work or effort.
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