Fashion Genius Collects Stars - Chapter 84



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Episode 84 It Won’t Be Easy

“You said that before too. 100%.”

CEO Min Hee-seong’s voice was cold.

I answered, trying not to be discouraged.

Actually, I have no reason to be discouraged, right?

“Yes. And it went well. I showed you the results.”

“That’s right. That’s right… … But things are different now.”

“yes?”

“I’m not crazy enough to fall for the ridiculous claim that I’m 100% twice.”

CEO Min Hee-seong leaned toward me.

The atmosphere was ominous. I swallowed hard. It seemed like the burden and pressure I felt the first day I met CEO Min Hee-sung was coming back to me.

… … What, what is it?

Bro. What’s wrong?

We had a good time, didn’t we?

“Okay, then let me ask you this. You said 100%. Can you take responsibility for that?”

“yes.”

The voice asking was so scary, but I answered without hesitation this time too, because I really thought it was 100% true.

“Then take responsibility.”

“yes?”

“We are giving 5% of the school zone’s profits right now, right?”

“yes.”

“Let’s do as Mr. Lee Yong-won said. We’ll invest money, time, and connections to find a new concept and make it into a program. But if the results aren’t good… … then we’ll readjust the ratio. If it’s a little better than the first album, we’ll cut 1%. If it’s similar, we’ll cut 2%. If it’s worse than the last time, we’ll cut the whole thing, from 3% to a maximum of 5%. Do you want to do that?”

CEO Min Hee-seong was asking me with his eyes.

100%? Then you should make this condition?

It’s spine-chilling.

I have my own convictions, but… …. When money is involved, it is natural for people to become nervous.

Could it be that my one word right now could blow away hundreds of millions of won in monthly profits?

I said it was 100%, but where in the world is there a real 100%! What if an accident happens to a member of the school zone or they get sick?

All sorts of negative possibilities that I had never imagined before began to creep up on me and claw at my mind.

CEO Min Hee-seong looked closely at my expression and then chuckled.

“So. You shouldn’t say 100% lightly. I didn’t hear what you just said… … .”

“I will do it!”

“yes?”

“I’ll accept that condition! Oh, and before that, I’ll make a quick phone call. It’s not something I can decide on my own.”

My heart was pounding.

A fever is rising in my head.

What am I doing now… … .

From a purely business standpoint, there was absolutely no need for me to do this.

The money is already coming in well… …. Why?

Why would you do something that increases your workload tenfold and puts your already healthy income at risk?

however.

But I wanted to do it.

Because I think I can do it.

– Hey, Yongwon. What’s going on? Did you meet CEO Min Hee-sung?

Dongwook’s voice can be heard from the other end of the phone.

I swallowed hard and relayed the situation to my brother.

“Brother. I know I’m talking crazy right now… … .”

I don’t know how many times I’ve repeated this.

I know this doesn’t make sense… … . This shouldn’t be done… … . But.

I want to.

– Yeah, I see.

I had a hard time getting the words out, and Dongwook listened to everything I said and then answered coolly.

– Okay, do it.

“Huh? Really? Is that okay?”

– Of course you can. You are the center of our . If you want to do something, do it. Loss? It’s okay. You know our sales, right?

Dongwook hyung’s confident words eased my tense mind.

– Ah. But. When I heard about it, I think the conditions need to be adjusted a bit. Mr. Min Hee-sung, please change them.

“Huh? Huh?”

I handed the phone over to CEO Min Hee-seong.

He talked to Dongwook for a long time, pulling on his tie.

What on earth are you talking about? CEO Min Hee-sung sometimes growls, sometimes looks dumbfounded, and then eventually laughs bitterly.

“I understand. I understand. I felt it last time, but CEO Shin Dong-wook is really formidable. Well, as you know, it’s praise. It’s high praise.”

CEO Min Hee-sung shook his head as he said that and handed the phone back to me.

I hurriedly asked into the phone.

“What? What did you say?”

– Oh. It’s nothing. I just reminded you that if there’s a penalty, there’s also an incentive.

“Incentive?”

– Yeah. If your project doesn’t meet expectations, then we’re in a situation where we have to spit out a percentage, right?

“yes.”

– So, on the contrary, if things go well, we talked about getting a higher percentage. Up to 2% more.

“omg?”

I felt a thrill running down my spine.

Wow, why didn’t I think of this?

Dongwook said with a voice full of laughter.

– So, do your best. If this becomes a big hit, school zone sales will increase and our percentage will increase too. Even 40%. Believe me, Inma.

Why?

My heart, which had been feeling burdened and oppressed until just a moment ago, now feels relieved.

What fills that space is endless confidence.

Dopamine and adrenaline explode.

“huh!”

I hung up the phone.

CEO Min Hee-seong looked at me with complicated eyes, then printed out a piece of paper and placed it in front of me.

It was a contract.

The contract that contains the terms we just agreed upon.

“If you’re going to do it, do it right.”

CEO Min Hee-sung signed his share of documents and handed them over to me.

I also signed without hesitation.

The decision has already been made.

If I hesitate now, all I’ll lose is momentum?

All you have to do is hit the jackpot.

Just like Dongwook hyung said… … !

We each received a copy of the contract.

CEO Min Hee-seong looked at me blankly and said.

“Then, please get the consent of the School Zone members for the new project.”

“yes?”

“These children are the parties involved, so of course we need their consent. If you give us your consent, we can start the project from then.”

“Oh, oh. I see. I’ll get it right away!”

When I stood up from my seat, CEO Min Hee-seong said with a strange smile.

“Try it. It won’t be as easy as you think. You might never have to use this contract.”

CEO Min Hee-seong said while waving the contract.

Now that I look at it, his laugh seems a bit like a teasing sneer.

* * *

“Do you really have to do that… …?”

Since the School Zone members happened to be at the company, I called them over right away and explained our new project.

But the first answer I got back was this.

School Zone leader Han Min-ha cautiously expressed his opposition while watching my reaction.

I was a little dumbfounded.

Why are you against this?

“Why, why? Isn’t that good? It’s a chance to reflect on yourself and further develop your inner charm as you gain various experiences.”

Han Min-ha frowned as if he was thinking about what I said, then answered cautiously again.

“I… … I like the image the company has created for me better. My natural charm… … Do you think the fans would want that?”

Suddenly, CEO Min Hee-seong’s words that it would not be easy flashed through my mind.

And it was only later that I realized that this was a natural reaction.

I was confident, but these kids would be anxious.

I believe that through the ideal type review, Han Min-ha can harmonize the image of herself that she likes with the image that the public wants. If she does so, I am sure that Han Min-ha will be able to express herself more freely.

But, Han Min-ha doesn’t know my abilities.

Life is such that even if you do well 100 times, one failure can send you to hell.

It was natural to feel anxious, as his career was at stake.

I calmed down my slightly excited heart and asked Han Min-ha seriously.

“Is there anything that makes you anxious? Can you tell me more about it?”

Han Min-ha thought about it for a moment, then sighed and said.

“It’s nothing. It’s nothing to hide. Actually, I was a track and field athlete until middle school.”

“Huh? Was that so?”

“Yes. I had a lot of worries about that when I was a trainee. Should I continue with track and field or take on an uncertain challenge? But when I was doing track and field, there was something like that. I was tall and had some muscles, so the boys in my class teased me a lot. They said I looked like a man… … . I liked how I looked when I was exercising, but… … . The fans might have different thoughts.”

I realized something new again.

Han Min-ha.

He’s a pretty mature kid, but he’s only 18 this year.

Still inexperienced and at an age where one can easily be swayed by the world.

Her solid body with subtle muscles was actually one of the secrets to her popularity, but… …. it might have felt different for her.

Because the memories of being teased as a child are bound to remain quite deep.

This isn’t something I can easily shake off with just a few words.

“Yeah. I see. I understand.”

I nodded to her and looked back at the other members.

“How about you guys?”

Any idea that the persuasion process would be easy has already been thrown far away.

There’s no way that Han Min-ha would do this.

It was also necessary to find out the honest thoughts of other members.

“I like it!”

Yun Chae-in said refreshingly.

“If I do as the PD says, I can go abroad and pursue various hobbies! That’s like a vacation!”

Yoon Chae-in’s attitude was worrisome in a different way than Han Min-ha’s.

Do you think I’m taking this project too lightly? It’s a serious project with a profit distribution ratio that goes back and forth…

Well, at least the positive aspect of the project itself was better than Han Min-ha’s.

Next to Yun Chae-in, who was smiling brightly, Hoshi Shizuka tilted her head.

“Huh? I’m already like myself? What else are you looking for? There’s nothing to find? Hehe… … . Isn’t that a waste of money?”

Although her tone was a bit oppositional, I thought she might come over if I persuaded her well.

I thought that if I guided the child well, he would get good results because he was so bright.

I turned my gaze again. There was a slender blonde girl with shining emerald eyes, smiling hehehe.

“Finally… … . The time has come! It’s time to show myself properly! PD-nim. There’s something I’ve always thought about.”

The youngest member of the team, Emily Cruz, was 17 years old this year.

The guy thrust his phone in front of me.

The character floating there is… … .

harlequin.

“She’s my wannabe! PD-nim! Please help me so I can show off my free-spirited charm like Harley Quinn!”

Uh… … . Hmm.

This guy is anxious in another sense. If his ideal type is too different from the public’s ideal type, it will be difficult to adjust…

Check first.

I nodded and looked at Yeo Min-seo one last time.

Yeo Min-seo slowly opened her closed eyes and looked straight at me.

“… … I’ll try, PD-nim. I’ll try to be brave.”

Her eyes were like those of a noble knight, full of conviction.

Do you even realize that one of the reasons I decided to do this project was because I was worried about myself?

I could sense such a sense of tragedy from her.

I nodded.

Yeah, I get the gist.

This time… … .

It really won’t be easy.

From the very beginning, I was convinced that this entire project was going to be a very difficult process.

But does that mean we should give up now?

It seems difficult, so should I try to be gentle?

no.

If that was the case, we wouldn’t have even started.

I gritted my teeth.

It looks difficult, but

I think I can do it.

So do it.

I show you.

Perhaps, that fundamental desire that may have been engraved on the level of human instinct was stirring fiercely.