Fashion Genius Collects Stars - Chapter 96



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Episode 96 Recap

It was still hazy, as if I hadn’t woken up from a dream.

I looked at the banquet hall of the fancy hotel, then at the champagne glass in my hand, and then at the woman in front of me.

Millif Erethicia.

Is this a dream?

Is this the pop god, Millief Eretishia, who was commanding an audience of 300,000 just now, standing in front of me?

“What’s wrong with you? Why are your eyes like that?”

I shook my head in response to Millif’s words as she gently nudged me with her elbow.

“No. I feel a bit distant.”

As Michelle whispered in my ear to interpret what I was saying, Millief looked at Michelle for a moment with an expression like, “Did I hear something wrong? Was the interpretation wrong?” and then said to me.

“Distance? Why?”

“I can’t speak.”

I thought he was a friend, but he turned out to be such an amazing person that I was shocked. How can I say this with my own mouth?

No. If you think about it, this was our relationship originally.

How surprising and difficult it was when I first met Millif.

When on earth did we become so close?

“What! Hey! Aren’t you going to say anything?!”

Is that what you call a scary expression?

Oh my… … You’re even cute. What don’t you have?

I tried to avoid eye contact and looked around.

Those gathered in the large banquet hall are all the staff, dancers, and actors who worked hard for today’s performance.

Even though they must have been exhausted after that huge concert, Millie threw a party like this right away.

No matter how tired you are, you have to celebrate today’s achievements today, otherwise you’ll lose your energy, right?

I agree with that statement.

Thanks to this, the whole place had a dreamlike atmosphere.

It must have been hard for Millif, but these many staff members must have had a really hard time preparing for today.

After all that hard work, you’ve achieved great success, and who wouldn’t want to party in such a luxurious place, eating good food?

Happiness and liberation.

Love and generosity.

A sense of accomplishment that even brings hot tears to your eyes.

There is only such positive energy flowing here.

And one more.

A woman who will probably change our fate from today onwards approached us.

“Ms. Jinhee!”

When I called out to her happily, Seong Jin-hee, who had been looking around for someone, raised her champagne glass and showed her delight.

“Designer!”

Seong Jin-hee running towards Dododo.

And I was a little surprised.

‘It’s changed, hasn’t it?’

Her ideal type had changed.

Her ideal type was someone who kept changing every few seconds… … .

Now, I was properly considering my current appearance as my ideal type.

Should we take this to mean that we can now focus on the present?

Or is it an expression of my confidence that I am the best right now?

‘Well… … It could be both.’

Whatever it was, it was a good thing.

I think she has grown even more through the experience of standing on stage with Millie today.

Because from today onwards, she will live a different life.

From a somewhat famous indie singer and model in Korea, to an artist with world-wide recognition!

The songs he worked on with Millief were already at the top of the Billboard charts.

Thinking about that, the smile at the corners of my mouth became a little kinder.

It can’t be helped!

According to our contract, 10% of her earnings go to Cop and Tief?

You’ve become a great customer!

At first, I signed the contract without thinking much about making money because the profit wasn’t that big… … but I didn’t expect it to turn into a jackpot like this.

“Genie!!!”

Starlight also appeared in Millip’s eyes as she looked at Sung Jin-hee. Why wouldn’t it be?

The duet stage with her was the highlight of today’s performance.

Seong Jin-hee, I, and Millie had a friendly conversation for a while.

Then Seong Jin-hee looked at me and said.

“Oops. I forgot. The kids in the school zone have to go up first. They asked me to say hello. They said the banquet hall is so big that they can’t find it.”

“Huh? Already?”

“They are minors. The manager was very firm about it.”

“aha.”

After hearing that, I craned my neck and looked around the banquet hall.

The banquet hall was very large and there were a lot of people, so it wasn’t easy to find the school zone.

‘He’s already gone?’

As I turned my gaze, I was able to spot the school zone just about to leave the banquet hall at the exit.

“uh?”

Then, Minseo’s eyes met mine.

Although the distance was quite far and there were a lot of people, Minsu was looking straight in my direction.

When our eyes met, the boy bowed his head in greeting, then tapped some of the other kids and pointed them in my direction.

The kids in the school zone all bowed their backs.

I waved my hand widely.

‘Oh, that’s a bit disappointing. I wanted to talk to the kids too… … .’

Since today’s main character is Millief, I think I neglected the kids a bit.

I waved my hand vigorously to express my regret.

After that, the kids left one by one, and Minsu looked back at me until the end and slowly left, then bowed again and left the party venue.

Then I turned my gaze again and saw Millif looking at me meaningfully.

She smiled playfully, the corners of her mouth twisting.

“Yongwon. Don’t forget. They’re minors?”

“Huh? Yeah. I guess that’s why I’m going to bed early.”

Millif opened his eyes wide for a moment, looked at me, then laughed and said,

“Okay! Let’s put the kids to bed and play with our peers!”

At those words, I could only stare blankly at Millif.

“Peers? Aren’t we peers? Millie is older than me. She’s three years older than me.”

That’s right.

Millie is three years older than me.

Three years is not a small age difference. Even though they are in their 30s and 20s?

There is quite a large psychological gap between them.

“Sister?”

As Millif tilted her head, Michelle explained to her.

“Yes. In Korea, people call women who are older than them ‘noona.’”

Exactly!

As soon as I finished speaking, Millie’s shoe hit my shin.

I wasn’t sick.

I was just worried.

“Sister. Are those expensive shoes?”

“Ha… … . Really.”

Millif shook his head angrily, then emptied his champagne glass halfway and offered it to me.

“Drink.”

“Huh? I have mine… … .”

“Drink.”

“Uh. Yeah.”

I don’t know why, but it gave me a chill down my spine, so I accepted Millie’s champagne and drank it.

I guess I really have to live a long life to see this.

I’ve had an indirect kiss with a superstar like this.

Hehehe… … .

* * *

Top floor of the hotel. Suite room.

A luxurious room with three rooms and a spacious living room.

Currently, the place is quiet and only minimal lights are on.

Five girls sat on the sofa with blank expressions on their faces.

The youngest, Emily Cruz, was the first to speak after a period of silence.

“I tore it… … .”

A very Korean comment from an American doll-like girl.

At those words, the girls who had been lost in their own thoughts nodded.

Yun Chae-in said with a sigh.

“When we first started the , we wanted to become like Millief. Wasn’t that the goal?”

Yes, that’s right.

That’s right… … .

Voices of agreement spread everywhere.

But there was no strength in that voice.

Yun Chae-in said the reason.

“But even then, I couldn’t even imagine it… … . What’s happening now is that I can’t even imagine it… … .”

Silence fell again.

Then this time, Hoshi Shizuka opened her mouth.

“Honestly, while on this trip… … . our video response was really good. I’m satisfied with it, so I gained some confidence. I thought I could fly higher? Something like that. But. But… … . Wow. I suddenly don’t know anything.”

It was the sorrow of an expert.

Whether it’s a movie, a song, or a webtoon, ordinary people just enjoy it.

I feel happy when I come across great work, and I hope that only such works continue to be produced.

But once I got involved in that industry, my feelings couldn’t help but become more subtle.

When I see great work, of course it feels good, but at the same time, I end up feeling depressed in a corner of my heart.

‘What am I going to eat now?’

Because I had to compete with those very monsters.

Because we had to cater to the increasingly sophisticated tastes of consumers.

The stillness flowing again.

Sighs flowed out from time to time.

“Really. Everything I’ve done so far feels like child’s play.”

“I’m afraid that if I try to follow along clumsily, I’ll end up tearing my legs.”

“What do I do now… … .”

In the midst of the gloomy atmosphere, Minseo suddenly opened her mouth.

In a unique, low, hazy voice.

“But. We want to be like that too.”

The girls nodded again at those words.

“That’s right. I want to be like Millif! But I can’t even get the hang of it… .”

Emily hunched her shoulders sullenly.

Minseo looked at her quietly and then suddenly spoke again.

“Still, one thing is certain.”

“what?”

“It has to change.”

Minseo’s eyes seemed to burn quietly.

“This can’t go on. We need to develop further. That way… … we can surpass Millif.”

Burning momentum.

Hoshi Shizuka looked at Minsu in surprise and said.

“Minseo. Are you angry?”

“Ah, no. No. I just… … . wanted to win… … .”

Minseo fidgeted with her hands, seeming nervous.

Han Min-ha glanced at it and then grabbed Min-seo’s hand and said.

“Well then, it’s decided. Everyone, cheer up!”

Although Han Min-ha was 18 years old and a year younger than Hoshi Shizuka and Yeo Min-seo, who were 19, she definitely had the qualities of a leader.

“Let’s do better! That’s okay! You want to do better! Right?”

Everyone looked at Han Min-ha. Her voice grew stronger and stronger.

“Let’s not be afraid of change. If we do what we are doing now, we will only be doing what we are doing now. Even if we fail, we should keep trying new things! That’s why I’ve been traveling for the past few months! Finding my charm and developing it! Okay?”

Sometimes it is.

More than the words themselves, the energy revealed in the expressions, voice, and gestures of the person speaking those words touches people’s hearts more deeply.

Han Min-ha did that just now.

Everyone nodded their heads, looking at Han Min-ha as if they were possessed.

“What else can I do! What can I do well? Let’s think about that! Emily! You’re good at rapping and dancing, but sometimes you get too carried away and get lost in the moment. Let’s practice expressing yourself more clearly and densely. And Shizuka-nee. You… … .”

Han Min-ha suddenly took out a notebook and pointed out each member, telling them what their strengths were and what they needed to improve on.

As a leader, I always checked each and every thing carefully.

Everyone’s eyes grew wide as they listened to her.

I would get up every now and then to try out some dance moves or sing a song, and I would receive specific feedback.

Minseo was also active.

If Han Min-ha spoke of areas for improvement, she spoke of strengths.

“Chae-in-ah. Your voice is really nice.”

“Oh, is that so??”

“Yeah! I really, really like it. Especially the concept you showed during this trip was a free spirit, a free traveler who can blend in anywhere.”

“Yeah, sis. I actually like that too… … .”

“That’s right. Your voice is just like that. It’s free. That’s why I like it especially when… … .”

In addition to areas for improvement, it is also very helpful to hear what areas you are doing well.

In this way, the School Zone members shook off the helpless atmosphere they had felt until then and looked back on their performances in a noisy manner, engraving in their hearts the path they must take going forward.

Just as a child who started out walking unsteadily gradually started walking faster and eventually running, their stories became more lively and lively.

Minseo clenched her fists as she looked at the sight.

‘I will definitely win. I will definitely… … .’

I never once stood on stage with the intention of beating anyone… … .

Now, a firm determination had formed in her heart.