I Became A Renowned Genius At My Arts High School - Chapter 201



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Episode 201. The protagonist’s qualifications (1)

Two weeks have passed.

In the midst of their busy schedule, Jacqueline’s new recruits, including Soo-hyun, realized two things clearly.

First, it is not an empty promise that Sasha put her life on the line for this show.

Second, no matter how much Shasha is declining, the ability of its chief designer, Jang, is amazing.

The dynamic energy and scale that were revealed from time to time as the show was being prepared were enough to create a strange sense of tension along with anticipation for the show.

“They say this runway design is going to be legendary. They say it’s a recreation of New York from the past.”

“I took a peek too. I didn’t know they would use a classic bar like that. It was really cool. It seems like it would be a very private time travel.”

“The models are all famous people. How on earth did they get them?”

“There are rumors of Jang’s connections. The problem is that it’s not just the models, but Isabelle who will make a surprise guest appearance.”

“What? That Isabelle?”

Jacqueline’s newcomers were busy sharing stories they had picked up along the way.

The hottest topic lately has been the models on the show, which is full of top stars that are more than enough to compete with Sasha’s recent success.

Moreover, the news that Isabelle, Hollywood’s hottest icon, would be appearing as a guest was both welcome and quite unexpected.

“I heard that Isabelle’s grandmother and mother were very fond of Sasha.”

“It’s a typical story. Well, that’s the image of Shasha. It’s a luxury brand that brings back memories of the time when my grandmother and mother used to enjoy it.”

“Shh. Watch what you say. That’s the thing the designers here hate to hear the most.”

“Anyway, Isabelle? Just her appearance alone will create quite a buzz in this show.”

The design of this chapter, which we encounter once in a while, was of a fairly high standard.

Could it be because he was conscious of the evaluation that he was stuck in the past?

A classic style reinterpreted for a modern era without being too flashy, it was a slightly looser and simpler take on the sharp tailoring style of the 1930s.

Tailored jackets with a relaxed fit and an emphasized shoulder line, pants with a softly flowing silhouette, and classic designs using luxurious leather materials revealed Sasha’s timelessness, a value that does not change over time. In a word, it was elegant and neat.

That part was something that Soo-hyun also acknowledged. The delicate design with high-quality materials and details, and the design that seemed to flow with a unique leather sheen, were the very definition of the old-money look.

In addition, the ‘contrast and balance’ that Jang emphasized was beautifully expressed in it.

“hmm…….”

But Soo-hyeon was not discouraged.

Unlike other writers or designers, they didn’t compare the main show with their own showroom.

I didn’t even have the heart to go in knowing that the attention would be different because of the differences in scale and budget.

The designs to be showcased at the main show and showroom had different goals, and Soohyun was confident.

‘The design of the funeral is pretty good, but it’s hard to achieve a transformation to this extent. There should have been a more shocking blow.’

Jang was a conservative figure. He may have done his best, but this level of change seemed unlikely to capture the attention of the younger generation.

It was just subtle and didn’t have the charm to capture people’s souls.

On the other hand, Humphrey’s Black Snow, which was gradually being completed, was filled with tremendous energy.

And it created perfect synergy with the showroom designed by Su-hyeon.

“This showroom is… … really the best. Wow, this is crazy.”

As the showroom took shape, Humphrey muttered with a look of excitement on his face.

The material that Soo-hyun decided to use for the theme of the showroom she will be in with Humphrey, ‘reversal’, was ‘shadow’.

A shadow that contains the essence of a reality, not just a boring silhouette.

I wanted to draw a shadow that has subjectivity and looks at reality.

It was something like this.

A boy standing quietly in a suit that takes your breath away just by looking at it.

But the boy’s shadow is dancing in an unidentifiable manner, with disheveled hair and baggy clothes.

A hidden heart, an essence unknown to others, an undisclosed reality.

Su-hyeon decided to express the real appearance through shadows, and she filled the showroom by drawing the shadows’ desires, which could not be guessed when looking at the real thing, in a very pleasant and sensual way.

The method of expression was as interesting as the subject matter.

Su-hyeon used well-detailed mannequins to express the shadows, and roughly drew Sasha’s classic outfit on the mannequins.

Painting and dressing up paper dolls with paper clothes.

Then, I gave some volume to the mannequin’s shadow to create a three-dimensional shape, and then put Humphrey’s black snow on it.

Through the shadow, we clearly appealed that ‘this is the Shasha we really wanted’.

The expression that the Sasha of the past has faded, but Sasha’s spirit remains and has been put on new clothes.

It was quite a provocative challenge to both the public and Shasha.

“I’m having so much fun working on this. I’m having so much fun with you and I, so I’m sure the people watching will enjoy it too.”

“Uh, yeah.”

Humphrey nodded slightly at Soo-hyun, who was smiling brightly.

Humphrey, who had been trembling with fear the last time he clashed with the boss, was regaining his confidence through Soo-hyun’s encouragement and work.

Will this be okay? Black Snow’s design, which had been full of doubts, exploded with tremendous energy when it was put on Soo-hyun’s shadow. So, just imagining the image of the showroom where it would all be completed made Humphrey’s heart beat faster.

“Maybe it’s me, me… … you know.”

Humphrey said, blushing.

“huh?”

“I think I’ll be able to stay in Sha Sha even after this show is over.”

“Of course.”

Su-hyeon shrugged her shoulders.

Although gaining this level of confidence was an incredible change, Humphrey still seemed to have a long way to go.

“You will be Shasha’s history, Humphrey.”

“uh?”

“I’ll have a share there too.”

Su-hyeon laughed cheerfully.

“Isn’t that too, too presumptuous? I mean, it’s too… too much.”

“Aim big, Humphrey. And this isn’t an impossible goal.”

Soo-hyun spoke softly.

Considering Black Snow’s past popularity, it shouldn’t stop at just getting Sasha’s approval.

At least among emerging designers, Humphrey and his showroom were meant to be a standout.

Only then will Humphrey’s Black Snow be revealed to the world as before. He will also be able to perfectly clear Jacqueline’s second mission and gain the attention of the New York art world.

So, Soo-Hyeon encouraged Humphrey and decided once again to do her best.

After some more difficult but smooth times, the last rehearsal day for the show finally arrived.

***

Speakeasy R, a famous bar in Manhattan.

It was a place modeled after a secret bar in New York in the 1930s.

The interior was similar to that of the taverns of the past that operated secretly to avoid prohibition, and there was no sign or name at the entrance, which triggered nostalgia among the older generation and piqued the curiosity of the younger generation.

Choosing such a place as the runway for this show was a perfect fit for Sasha.

“Still, it’s a great thing to give this kind of opportunity to rookies.”

“That’s right. If Shasha’s power had been the same as before, it would have been difficult.”

However, new designers and artists expressed regret that the main show was held inside the bar, and the showroom was set up in a temporary structure near the bar.

Although it was linked as one event, it was clear that Speakeasy R’s stage would take most of the spotlight.

But, on this day, a very interesting incident occurred.

“What time is it now?”

Jang, who was preparing for the final rehearsal, asked in a nervous voice.

“It’s two o’clock sharp.”

“Ha, but still?”

“I kept trying to contact him, but after he said he was running late because he had something planned ahead of him, I couldn’t get through to him at all.”

“What on earth is the schedule before that! Is the appearance fee we prepared worth this much?”

A chapter that is as angry as fire.

Thanks to that, the staff gathered at Speakeasy R were keeping an eye out, even holding their breath.

“Call me back! Bring me back by any means necessary! There’s no time to wait any longer!”

A properly exploded field.

He was so upset because the special model Isabel, who was supposed to be the main character of the show, didn’t show up for the final rehearsal.

The rehearsal appointment was at noon. Two hours had already passed since then, and I didn’t even know where she was.

All schedules were tight and it was difficult to just wait like this, and Jang’s pride could not tolerate him.

Even though she was a rising star in Hollywood, director Pierre’s muse, and the winner of the Oscar’s Best Actress Award, this stage was hers.

The young actor’s behavior, seemingly ignoring himself and Sasha, was enough to arouse Zhang’s anger.

Besides, there was one thing that was really bothering Jang.

The day of the second rehearsal.

I happened to overhear Isabelle talking to her manager.

“If it weren’t for my grandmother’s wish, I wouldn’t be standing on this stage.”

Isabelle grumbled to her manager and told him that she didn’t like Sasha.

“Should I close it now?”

The manager asked angrily.

“No. My grandmother’s condition has been really bad since she was diagnosed with cancer. If it can make her happy even for a moment, it wouldn’t be bad to wear something like this. Yeah, just imagine being cast as the lead in a period drama.”

Isabelle laughs heartily.

When Jang finally found out why she had decided to be Sasha’s model and what her true intentions were, he felt incredibly insulted.

If my pride had been my priority, I would have opened the door right away and yelled at him to get out of this show, but I couldn’t do that.

The news of Isabelle’s joining had already been reported several times in the daily newspapers. The advertising effect was undeniable.

‘There is no reason to win Isabelle’s heart.’

Jang clenched his fists so hard that his fingernails dug into his palms.

‘There’s no way a kid like that would have the eyes to see Shasha’s true value.’

Jang found solace in Isabelle’s converse disdain for her classic Sasha and her elaborate designs.

In any case, using Isabelle was beneficial to Sasha.

Just the fact that she’s wearing Sasha will grab a lot of attention from the younger generation.

So I put up with it, but is this little brat going to act up?

Jang felt a surge of anger at Isabelle’s behavior of not showing up for the final rehearsal without any notice.

‘What happens if we cancel the show like this? What will happen to Sasha? What will happen to my career?’

Celebrities, buyers and celebrities from the fashion world. Haute couture shows must invite them to acknowledge the brand’s identity and artistry.

This way, the more popular ready-to-porter collections can gain popularity and generate sales.

But if Isabelle had declared that she would pull out, the talk of the haute couture show would surely turn into a detective story trying to figure out why Isabelle was absent.

They will belittle Shasha and doubt the capabilities of Jang, the chief designer. Shasha may end up in a quagmire, falling to a level that is incomparable to the decline she has experienced so far.

“no.”

It was when Jang was trying to hold back his mentality from leaving while muttering to himself without realizing it.

“I found the car!”

One of the staff members who had gone out came back out of breath.

“what?”

“Isabel, Isabelle is here.”

“okay?”

Jang jumped up from his seat with a smile on his face. However, the staff hesitated with a troubled look on their faces.

“Where are you now? Are you ready right now?”

“That, that.”

The staff member said with his eyes tightly shut.

“It’s in the outside showroom, but I don’t think I’ll come in.”

“what?”

Jang’s face was distorted with ferocity.