I Became A Renowned Genius At My Arts High School - Chapter 205



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Episode 205. Line

Thump, thump. The beat echoed through the space.

Pavabat. The stage was filled with bright lights.

All eyes were on the runway as Sasha’s 2000 F/W Haute Couture show finally began.

“Wow.”

“Hoo-.”

Celebrities, buyers, and fashion reporters let out exclamations as they saw the models striding towards the stage.

“What is it? I feel pretty good.”

“I think it’s different from last time.”

“This is a show I’m looking forward to.”

It was Jang who started it all.

A model wearing an antique cape turned an angle to reveal an unbalanced one-shoulder look.

A slight variation on the elegant feel of the classic Shasha.

Next up was the check pattern, the main character of the fall season. Various check patterns, from classic basic checks to houndstooth, were freely transformed and combined with feminine details to create a romantic look.

“Phew.”

Jang let out a nervous breath as he looked out onto the stage.

A costume that would have originally been the highlight of the show.

But now that a significant portion of the costumes that were prepared have been lost, the ones that were supposed to be the main costumes have been used to open the show.

A painful decision.

But I believed it was the right choice for Sasha.

And that belief did not betray Shasha and Jang.

“oh my god!”

“Look at that.”

“Is that really Shasha?”

“It’s Shasha. But it doesn’t seem to be Shasha.”

“Oh my god. It’s the new Shasha.”

A roaring audience.

The show was already halfway through. All the few costumes had made their way down the runway, and it was time for the new designers to show their faces.

And the moment Humphrey’s Black Snow first appeared to the world.

Everyone in the audience was shocked.

“… … .”

“… … .”

It felt like a dreary wind was blowing across the stage depicting autumn. In an instant, the season changed to winter.

Swish-.

A model wearing pale-toned makeup walked down the runway cautiously, as if stepping on snow.

Wheeze-.

Every time he shook his shoulders and arms a little, it felt like snowflakes were falling from somewhere.

It was a perfect winter.

Winter has begun on the stage.

“Hoo.”

“Wow.”

Those sitting in the audience craned their necks and leaned toward the stage, wanting to see the new Sasha up close.

“Look at the silhouette. It’s luxurious yet trendy.”

“What is that pattern? I’ve never seen it before.”

“It’s inspired by snowflakes! It’s black snow.”

“Black Snow, Black Snow!”

The new form of Shasha was vividly engraved in their eyes.

The moment when Sasha, who had been asleep for a long time in her grandmother and mother’s closet, came back to life completely. It was an indescribable emotion.

“ha.”

Some people with sensitive emotions even had tears in their eyes. Those who had been watching Sasha for a long time had more moved faces.

“It’s so beautiful.”

“It’s elegant.”

“Yes, this is Shasha.”

Just a 20 minute show.

The show, which opened with high expectations, reached its peak with the appearance of Black Snow, clearly showing that Shasha is still going strong.

It was a huge success.

***

An hour later.

“You are crazy.”

Liam approached Jang, who was congratulating Humphrey and the new designers after the finale.

“How could such a major accident happen?”

Liam, who couldn’t bring up the details because he had a discerning eye, looked at Jang with contempt.

“I just prevented a bigger accident from happening.”

“Bigger accident? Does this seem small to you now?”

Liam grumbles.

The number of costumes was the same as before the incident, but the problem was that the content had changed.

There were originally four costumes for the new characters that were to be added.

However, since Jang lost eight of his own costumes, eight newcomers’ costumes came in, and Liam, who had to adjust everything to match the order, felt stressful all over his body until the end of the show. However, it was all his own fault.

“Anyway, the show was a success, Liam.”

Jang smiled coolly.

“Didn’t you say that if there’s a conflict, think about just one thing. How can we make this show a success?”

At those words, Liam’s face twisted into an unpleasant grimace.

“Okay, let’s all move to our seats.”

Jang, who pretended not to know him and turned around to look at the staff, smiled broadly and said.

“Tonight, Shasha has made history. I want to share in the joy with you, the protagonists.”

Jang, who gave each and every one of them a look of gratitude. Finally, he looked at Humphrey and Soo-hyun and smiled.

The after-party took place at a club not far from Speakeasy R.

People from Sasha’s side, Jacqueline’s J-House people, and fashion people came together.

The atmosphere was free-spirited, but at some point Humphrey and Su-hyeon became the center of conversation.

“What the hell is going on?”

“Yes, Humphrey. I had a bad feeling about you when you came back to the studio, but this is a leap of faith.”

“It was so cool. Not only was the outfit that Isabelle personally selected, but the ones that were suddenly added today were also of a high standard.”

“Yeah. The showroom is amazing, too. I heard from the staff that there were a ton of onlookers. I want to go and see it too.”

Humphrey’s neck turned red from the sudden attention and questions.

“No, it wasn’t me.”

And Humphrey barely managed to utter a single word.

“what?”

“What does that mean?”

To those who tilted their heads, Humphrey spoke in a more courageous voice.

“I wouldn’t have been able to do it without Soo and Soo-hyun.”

At the same time, everyone’s eyes were focused on Soo-hyun.

“uh.”

Su-hyeon, who had been quietly sipping her drink, waved her hand in embarrassment.

“Haha. That’s Humphrey’s humble expression. Don’t look at me like that.”

however.

“No. If it weren’t for you, Black Snow wouldn’t have been born.”

Humphrey emphasized again, without even hesitating.

“Soohyun, you gave me confidence and showed me a vision. You stimulated and inspired me to see how Black Snow could unfold with the theme of reversal and shadows. I was able to do it because I was influenced by your art.”

In an instant, everyone in the room became quiet.

Inside the club, the music was still playing with a strong beat, but Humphrey’s story cut through the noise and was clearly conveyed to everyone.

and.

“There’s no denying that.”

A voice was heard from behind. It was Jang.

“Humphrey has been like an unripe grape all this time.”

Jang sat down in the empty seat and looked at Soo-hyun and Humphrey in turn.

“It was a really good grape variety. It was a grape that was expected to be great if it could bear fruit properly. However, it was a grape that was very difficult to grow, and it was a grape that upset farmers’ stomachs several times.”

That made some designers burst out laughing.

There were those who remembered how angry Jang was when he first brought Humphrey to Sasha and taught him the basics.

“No matter how much effort you put into it, it’s a grape that never ripens. So at some point, I thought that this grape was not suitable for my land. I thought it would be better to take root somewhere else. Well, the variety itself wasn’t bad.”

Jang lifted his glass and sipped it.

It was a perfect metaphor.

In fact, he has commented that Humphrey’s design is not bad in itself.

However, he also said that he wanted to go to a different brand because it did not suit Sasha.

“But then something miraculous happened.”

Jang looked at Soo-hyeon this time.

“Someone has grown grapes that I could not grow, and has made them into wine of a quality that no one dares taste.”

Everyone’s eyes were focused on Soo-hyun just like before.

Jang opened his mouth again.

“Have you all seen showroom number 3?”

“Uh. Not yet.”

“The real opening was today, right? But we’re all caught up in the main show.”

“I was planning on looking around everyone’s showrooms tomorrow anyway.”

“Okay. Then you should prepare yourself well and watch it.”

Jang smiled brightly.

“The secret to how unripe grapes can suddenly become mature wine is hidden in Showroom No. 3.”

At the end of the speech, the designers’ gaze became serious.

Now, neither Su-hyeon nor Bu-jeong could add anything, so they decided to just remain silent.

It was an embarrassing compliment, but I was also grateful. I knew from past experience that Humphrey’s Black Snow would get a response, and I devoted over a month to creating synergy.

Moreover, this project was not simply a matter of assistance.

Jacqueline’s mission to set up a showroom.

The hidden purpose of that mission was not art for Shasha, but Shasha’s resurrection through art.

A request to revive a luxury brand that appears difficult to revive and make it attractive to people.

It was a challenge that was ambiguous and uncertain to execute, although it was certainly possible with the power of art.

However, Soo-Hyeon did her best and eventually succeeded in the mission by stimulating Humphrey.

It is a miraculous re-creation of the Renaissance of Sasha, which had previously fallen into ruin. It is a story that highlights the hard work and effort that went into it, and the value of the art that Soo-hyun created, so I cannot help but be thankful.

“Thank you, Su-hyeon.”

Jang raised his glass to express his gratitude once more.

“What is it?”

“Thank you for being with Sasha.”

“It was an honor for me to be with Sasha.”

Jang said with a satisfied smile at Soo-hyun’s answer.

“The response to this show has been unprecedented. The atmosphere is already different. I think from tomorrow, there will be a lot of articles about new designers and the future of Sasha, and the showroom will also receive a lot of attention. That’s why I’m thinking of creating a new line for Sasha.”

The new designers and their partners perked up their ears at the end of the speech.

“We’re planning to launch a new line of young Sashas, ​​led by Black Snow. I’ll have to discuss the details with the marketing department, but we’re both in agreement on the big picture.”

Humphrey and the new designers’ mouths dropped open. It was an exciting opportunity to enter the market with a proper debut.

“And we will reorganize the existing line. We will complete the transformation sequentially while observing the market response. We will keep what we need to keep, but not in a boring way. Just like Shasha.”

Jang, who had announced his grand plan, turned his attention to Soo-hyeon again.

“So, young writer, can you do something for me and the classic Sasha next season?”

“yes?”

“I was going to throw away the grapes, but they have matured so well. I wonder what will happen if I give them something else. I can’t wait.”

On the day he came out of the third showroom, Jang, who had imagined working with Su-hyeon, could not hold back and eventually requested a collaboration with Su-hyeon.

“ah.”

When Soo-hyeon was taken aback by the sudden suggestion, Jang opened his eyes wide and said.

“We will provide the best treatment in the industry. We will treat you with the utmost respect at Shasha, and we will also be happy to help you with other projects of Su-hyeon.”

This was quite a radical proposal.

Shasha, a luxury brand with a long history, even though it has gone downhill.

Now that she has wings, famous writers will be lining up to collaborate with Sasha.

However, anyone who knows the circumstances would be surprised that such an opportunity was given to a young writer from the East who was still unknown.

“Surely you don’t need time to think about it?”

However, Jang found Soo-hyeon hesitating with a bewildered look on his face and urged her on.

If you are a newbie with little understanding of the industry, you may not know how big of an opportunity you have been given. If that is the case, Jang would be more than happy to give you a friendly explanation.

But the words that came out of Soo-hyun’s mouth overturned all expectations.

“I know this is a really good opportunity.”

Soo-hyun added with a troubled face.

“Because school will start soon.”

“… … ?”

“I have to get ready for school.”

Soo-hyeon laughed awkwardly, and Jang, who had been absentmindedly mulling over the answer for a moment, burst out laughing.