Chapter 123 – Storm (2)
“… Let’s do it this way.”
“… “What is it?”
After a long discussion, the goddess came up with a new proposal.
“… Since you have already touched Hyeon Ha-yeon, it is clear that you cannot break it. So…”
It was one of those nagging complaints that made my ears bleed.
… What are you going to talk about?
“… How about breaking up like we did before? … Just like you did to Jiyeon Lee.”
“Huh?”
The goddess slowly continued explaining, saying it was not as bad as she thought.
The conclusion was this.
“… So, tell Hyeon Ha-yeon that it’s dangerous to stick too close to her, so let’s keep our distance for a while?”
As if I understood correctly, the goddess nodded and continued the conversation.
“Hyeon Ha-yeon is so excited, she will listen to any and all suggestions so as not to hurt your feelings.”
So, give yourself some distance and let yourself fret a little more… ?
No this…
“… It’s just trashed, how can you do that… Ugh.”
I couldn’t continue the conversation as the goddess narrowed her eyes and glared at me.
I got stabbed for no reason and got angry without even realizing it.
“I didn’t mean to do it! It was purely for Jiyeon’s sake…”
“What did I say?”
… Damn.
There was nothing to refute.
The goddess let out a short sigh with a pitiful look in her eyes and slowly continued her words.
“… Anyway, Hyeon Ha-yeon does that, and Baek Ga-eun…, Please do not approach for the time being.”
… Huh?
I was suspicious of her strangely firm tone.
“… Why Ga-eun?”
The goddess looked at my face, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke quietly.
“… “She could be a tougher opponent than Hyeon Hayeon, so just be careful with her until you start filming.”
“… Okay.”
This time she decided to stay silent and listen, so although she answered obediently, her question was not answered.
… Should that kind Ga-eun be dangerous?
At that time, her head felt a little throbbing, to the point where she thought it was an illusion, but she quickly forgot about it.
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… Wow, did you do drugs again? It’s the end, too…
While I was waiting for Hyun Hayeon’s car to take her to her next schedule, I looked through her articles and saw articles about an actor’s drug scandal.
He was a very popular actor due to his good acting skills and, above all, his good looks. However, he went down a downward path due to the drug scandal and will probably be put out of business due to this incident.
“Tsk tsk…”
While I was checking out the articles and chatting with acquaintances, the passenger seat opened, and I turned my head to see Hyeon Ha-yeon getting into the car.
I put down my phone and greeted Hyeon Hayeon, who was getting on, and Cody, who was following her.
As I was leaving the broadcasting station, Hyeon Ha-yeon spoke to me.
“Oppa, I was praised by the producer earlier! He’s perfect at singing…”
I left first to prepare the car, but it seemed like something happened in the meantime.
“… Okay? “Good.”
“I did, but the senior who was passing next to me…”
As I listened to Hyeon Hayeon’s boasting next to her, the corners of her mouth went up without me realizing it.
Hyun Ha-yeon’s condition has been hitting its peak day by day, as if the attention paid off.
It was a bit unfortunate that I had to say that we should stay away for a bit in a situation like this, but even so, you can’t criticize every single thing in a situation where your life is at stake.
As she listened to Hyeon Hayeon’s story and drove her, she was able to arrive at her next scheduled location.
The last schedule of the day is to appear as a guest on visible radio.
I arrived a little early and had about two hours to spare, so I should be able to get some rest.
As we parked at the broadcasting station, took Hyeon Ha-yeon’s luggage and went up together, a middle-aged man got on the elevator.
“Hello. Seniors! This is new singer Hyeon Ha-yeon!”
“… Oh? That friend who called me Pure Love! Nice to meet you.”
She was a mid-career actress who often appeared in entertainment shows, and she recognized Hyeon Hayeon and greeted her warmly.
Because he had to get off sooner than us, we couldn’t say goodbye for a long time, but she encouraged Hyeon Hayeon to work hard and left.
The moment the door closed, and I went up again, Hyeon Hayeon turned around, grabbed me, and happily spoke to me.
“Oppa, did you see it? “You know me!”
It was time for her to get used to the life of a celebrity, but she always bragged to me as if she was happy to be recognized.
“… “The popularity has increased a lot.”
Should I say I’m glad I didn’t get celebrity disease due to popularity or not…
She arrived at the radio station with Hyeon Hayeon bragging about her, and waited for her turn while being guided by her staff.
Twenty minutes before the broadcast started, radio host Jang Hyun-jin appeared.
“Hello! This is new singer Hyeon Ha-yeon!”
“Ah, Hayeon! Nice to meet you, I’m enjoying the song.”
“Thank you!! ‘
Since I was acquainted with Jang Hyun-jin’s manager, I exchanged brief greetings and then moved to the waiting room to wait for my turn.
I glanced at Hyeon Ha-yeon, who was sitting next to me, and saw that she was chewing a paper cup in her mouth.
As it was his turn, he seemed a little nervous.
If you think about it, today’s radio appearance is Hyeon Ha-yeon’s first live broadcast debut.
Most of her music shows were pre-recorded, and since she doesn’t do much broadcasting, she hasn’t had a chance to appear on live shows.
Hyeon Ha-yeon seems to have inherited her warrior temperament and changes 180 degrees when she meets the camera, but since it is her first live broadcast, she seems a little nervous.
I glanced around to make sure no one was there and tapped Hyeon Ha-yeon.
“… Hayeon.”
Hyeon Hayeon, who came to her senses, glanced at me with the paper cup she was chewing in her mouth.
“… Should I tell you about an accident I had when a singer I know appeared on the radio for the first time?”
Hyeon Ha-yeon spat out the paper cup she was holding, turned her body towards me and said.
“… “Now?”
There was a hint that I was wondering if I really needed to talk about that now, but I pretended not to notice and continued the story.
“… When the singer was new, she just broke out and appeared on the radio, and she sang?”
“… Yes.”
He smiled slightly at Hyeon Ha-yeon, who reluctantly agreed with him, and continued.
“… So, just as she was singing her hit song, there was a sudden broadcast crash. How did it happen?”
“… Hmm…”
Although it was a trivial story, Hyeon Hayeon, who was seriously considering it, hinted.
“… “You started making noises?”
“No.”
“Then…, Because you forgot the lyrics?”
“It’s okay.”
After I told her several times that she was wrong, she started to fuss at me, probably because she was curious as well.
“… “Well then?”
I gently leaned towards her, covered the corner of her mouth, and whispered to her.
“… The host sang along to the song.”
“… Phew.”
I burst out laughing as if I was taken aback by the meaningless answer.
“Really… What is that… “
She grinned at Hyeon Hayeon, who was looking at me with a bewildered laugh, and walked away.
Hyeon Ha-yeon’s shoulders, which had been raised a lot, seemed to have relaxed a little.
… Would you like a little more?
She has already decided on the questions she will ask, so she won’t have to prepare anything else.
I looked at Hyeon Hayeon and gently opened her mouth.
“… So…”
After killing time with meaningless conversation for a while, Hyeon Ha-yeon’s turn came, and we moved to the studio.
While Hyun Hayeon went inside her booth, I sat outside her booth and watched Hyeon Hayeon’s first live broadcast debut.
While the advertisement was playing, Hyeon Ha-yeon went into the booth, exchanged greetings with the DJ and took a seat.
After a while, the advertisement ended, and along with Jang Hyun-jin’s corner, a guest introduction came out.
[Today’s guest is…, This is Hyeon Ha-yeon, the god of fire!]
At the DJ’s introduction, Hyeon Ha-yeon’s voice was heard along with a short cheer.
[Hello! This is new singer Hyeon Ha-yeon!! Thank you very much!]
I’ve been greeted so many times today that I don’t even know how many times, but this was the most lively greeting.
[Yes, Hayeon! Nice to meet you, a brief introduction to our viewers…]
As I listened to the broadcast that went smoothly, I couldn’t help but smile happily.
At that moment, I felt a faint vibration in my arms.
… Huh?
I took out my cell phone out of curiosity, and there was a call…
[Baek Ga-eun]
A phone call was coming from Baek Ga-eun.
She didn’t call me while I was working, but we had already talked about having a schedule.
Looking beyond the booth, Hyeon Hayeon was preparing to sing her song.
I looked at Hyeon Hayeon and the cell phone ringing in her hand, then quickly left the studio and answered the phone.
“… Hello?”
But no sound was heard.
“… Ga-eun? Honey… “
[… Oppa.]
Baek Ga-eun’s wet voice was heard over the phone.
“… Ga-eun, what’s going on?”
Instead of an answer, a faint sound of sobbing could be heard from afar.
… Huh?
In her confusion, Baek Ga-eun’s quiet voice was heard only after calling her several more times.
[… Oh, brother…, Are you working?]
I spoke calmly, trying not to show any signs of embarrassment.
“Yes, I’m following Hyeon Ha-yeon’s radio now… “Is there anything going on?”
I quickly turned up the volume on my phone and checked the time on the smartwatch on my wrist.
It was 9pm, time for Baek Ga-eun to be home.
Baek Ga-eun’s slow words could be heard over the phone, as if trying to hide her crying voice.
[… Busy… What a poem…, No…]
She didn’t answer when I asked what was wrong.
“… Ga-eun, where are you now, where should I go…”
[Oh, no! Just, just…]
Baek Ga-eun, who hastily intercepted my words and repeatedly answered no, whispered carefully.
[… Just…, I want to hear your voice… Yo.]
The moment I heard Baek Ga-eun’s sorrowful, trembling voice, my heart suddenly skipped a beat.
… Huh?
Since she was speechless and unable to say anything due to her pounding heart, he hit her first.
[… Brother, work hard…, I’ll hang up…]
I finally came to my senses and called her when I heard her voice dripping with sadness…
“Go, Ga-eun…” .”
The phone had already been hung up.
I looked blankly at my phone, which had hung up and returned to the lock screen, and inadvertently placed my hand on my heart.
I could feel my pulse pounding under the thin clothes at my fingertips.
… What, what is it?
For some reason, I was so excited that I didn’t know how to come down, so I was confused.
It was a feeling I hadn’t felt in a really long time.
One day, when I confirmed the feelings I had for Jiyeon Lee.
It was similar to how she felt at that time.
She felt restless and thoughts of Baek Ga-eun filled her mind.
… Why on earth is this happening?
Isn’t this why I’m really excited about Baek Ga-eun?