I Became A Renowned Genius At My Arts High School - Chapter 236



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Episode 236. Year-end party (2)

“That picture is this way!”

“Okay, let’s move the lights around a bit!”

“Can I put the prize here?”

“Is the packaging all done? This is a better place for the raffle box. Let’s put it so it’s visible.”

“Where are the paddles and ribbons? They were Christmas colors, not these. Oh, no. Here they are!”

The party was held at the banquet hall of the H Hotel, about two blocks from J-House.

A private social club housed in an old building that resembles a European palace.

It was a place frequented mainly by upper-class socialites, and was normally not open to the public.

However, due to Jacqueline’s influence, Soo-hyun’s popularity, and the influence of the sponsors, this place was decided as the location for the year-end party.

And the banquet hall was now busy preparing for the event that was just around the corner.

“oh my god.”

“I’m really cool.”

“This is my first time coming in here.”

“Don’t be so nosy. It’ll show.”

“Over there? Wow, the hallway is really long.”

Su-hyeon and her friends were completely exhausted from the moment they walked into the hallway leading to the banquet hall.

The antique decorations and elegant colors. The fact that this was a space where Hollywood’s top stars, big financiers, and influential politicians had been frequenting for half a century was quite intimidating.

“I guess it’s over there. I don’t think it’s further inside since that’s where regular events are held.”

Henry, who had experience in visiting such places, skillfully led the group.

Suddenly.

“and!”

“omg.”

As the banquet hall door opened, gasps erupted. Beautiful columns lined up in an arched shape formed a circle.

In the center of the hall, a gorgeous chandelier and various lights sparkled brightly, and the stage where the event was to take place was filled with modern and sophisticated props that matched the background.

“What award ceremony is this?”

“Oh, that’s right. At this point, I think it would be okay to hold a film festival awards ceremony.”

“So, on the day of our party, should I wear a dress or a tuxedo?”

“Oh. I imagined it.”

“Joe, that’s a good idea? Hey, if you want, I can, I can prepare your clothes for you.”

Even before hearing the order of the party or the content of the event, my expectations were already high just from the sight of the banquet hall.

Soo-hyeon also looked around the banquet hall with a pounding heart.

A year-end party being held in a place like this was something I had only seen in American dramas about upper-class children from long ago.

“Soohyun!”

As I stood there with my mouth open for a moment, Jacqueline, who was leading the event, noticed Soohyun’s group and waved happily.

“You came at a good time. It’s perfect timing.”

Jacqueline winked and smiled.

Jacqueline, who is always relaxed, looked even more elegant and relaxed today.

Even though everyone was busy preparing for the event, he maintained his dignity and kept his own pace. In Soo-hyeon’s eyes, his consistent appearance was truly amazing.

“Come this way.”

Jacqueline pointed to a table in front of the stage. There were round tables in the banquet hall that could seat about eight people, and she guided us to the table in the front row, in the middle.

“Now, the stars of this party will sit here. When they go up to the stage, they will go up the stairs at the end and come down this way.”

“Stage?”

“Don’t be nervous, there will be a host to lead the event. Just enjoy the first part, and for the main part, just follow the host’s instructions.”

When I saw his face tense up even with the words to ease the tension, Jacqueline smiled and added her explanation.

“As you all know, the main event is a bartering event. First, we introduce the artists’ paintings and ask if anyone wants to trade their paintings for their items. If there’s only one person, the trade will be made right away, but if there are multiple people competing, the host will have to step up, right? We can ask questions to reflect the artist’s opinions. Anyway, when it’s the artist’s turn, they have to come up to this stage for a moment.”

“Ah. It’s just like an auction.”

“It’s similar. It’s more lively.”

Jacqueline smiled and checked her watch again.

“Oh my, it’s already this late. Su-hyeon, sit down with your friends for a bit. I have something to check.”

“Of course. We’ll just take our time and watch. Don’t worry about it and go about your business.”

Jacqueline nodded and walked away from the table with graceful steps, and Soo-hyun and her friends looked at the year-end party program that Jacqueline had left behind and roughly drew an image of the event. And.

“Wow. Looks like there’s a performance in the middle?”

Su-hyeon happily pointed to a spot on the order list with her finger.

“I see. A congratulatory performance? Is a singer coming?”

“Yeah. You can’t have a party without music.”

“But who is it? There’s talk of a congratulatory performance, but there’s no singer’s name. Are you still recruiting?”

In the middle of the program list, there was only a brief note saying that it was a special performance, but there was no information about who would perform what music.

But that curiosity was soon resolved.

I heard the sound of the banquet hall door opening slightly, and then I saw people rushing in, reacting in a commotion.

“… … ?”

Su-hyeon and her friends, who had been looking in the direction where people had gathered with curious faces, all froze.

“Wait a minute. What am I looking at?”

“Surely not, right? No, right?”

“Maybe someone similar, or maybe they just happened to stop by? Maybe they’re a member of this private club.”

“Then you’re carrying a guitar. There’s no way you’re carrying it for show.”

A presence that could not be hidden even from afar. There stood Leo, the folk singer who heated up New York and the entire United States.

Su-hyeon rubbed her eyes.

“Why did Leo come here?”

Steve and Jerome exchanged meaningful glances while looking at Su-hyeon like that.

“Actually, it’s me.”

“I just heard the news.”

Two people opening their mouths at the same time.

As Soo-hyun opened her eyes wide, Jerome and Steve shook their heads and gave way to each other. Finally, Jerome opened his mouth.

“I had a chance to pitch the idea of ​​a party to Jacqueline, and I suggested that we put in a small performance. I asked Steve for his opinion, and he said that if we were going to do it, it would be good to have Leo. He said that Su-hyun is your favorite singer.”

“Is it true?”

Soo-hyun looked back and forth between Steve and Jerome with a dumbfounded expression.

Since Steve often played Leo’s music while working, it wasn’t surprising that he knew Soo-hyun’s taste.

It was surprising that the two of them came forward and carried out this recruitment for Soo-hyun.

“I had a connection, and Leo knew about Steve’s paintings. He had seen Steve’s exhibition in Hong Kong before.”

“Wow, that’s it.”

“You shouldn’t be that surprised.”

“uh?”

As Soo-hyun blinked, this time Steve smiled and said.

“Leo said he saw the TV show you and Jerome were on.”

“Huh? Really?”

“That means Leo knows about your drawing of Soo-hyun.”

“Leo has a good personality, but he’s not the type to accept just anyone’s request. He’s the type to refuse with a smile, but this time he agreed without even giving me a proper explanation? And during this busy end of the year?”

“That must mean there’s something interesting and caring about us.”

“What should I do? Stop explaining. My heart is about to burst.”

As Soo-hyun took a deep breath and tried to calm her mind, Steve and Jerome told her more exciting stories with more mischievous faces. However, after that, they didn’t really get to Soo-hyun’s ears.

Oh my gosh, Leorani.

A singer with a sweet and unique voice who makes you say, “This is crazy” from the moment you hear the first verse.

This 20-something singer, who came out with a one-of-a-kind folk song, quickly took over the charts and built a solid fan base that spans all generations.

Su-hyeon liked his music in her previous life, and in her new life, she was eager to listen to his music one after another, responding to his second passion.

I felt like I was 22-year-old Han Su-hyeon today, not the writer Han Su-hyeon, seeing my favorite singer up close like this. And.

“Since we’re here, can we check out the stage?”

After a few words with Jacqueline and the event staff, Leo was coolly suggesting that they do a quick rehearsal.

“You’re going on stage?”

“Wow, I never thought of that.”

As he was a singer with immense popularity, it was understandable that he would act picky and sometimes even arrogantly.

But Leo was looking around the banquet hall and was saying that he wanted to check out the stage while he was there.

The staff looked a bit awkward for a moment, as if this wasn’t something that had been discussed in advance, but the sound engineer checked a few things and gave the okay sign, and so a small impromptu performance was held.

“and.”

Of all places, it was the very center, the very front row table.

Leo was on stage, within arm’s reach. A distance where you could see every single hair.

It’s not an official performance though.

? Underneath the starry skies.

Where dreams and hopes arise. ?

The moment a familiar song started.

Somehow, tears welled up in Soo-hyeon’s eyes due to an inexplicable emotion.

Steve handed her a handkerchief and Soo-hyun quickly wiped away her tears. She enjoyed Leo’s song without missing a single breath.

and.

“Oh. I guess this won’t be a big problem?”

Leo nodded slightly after finishing singing in a sweet voice. He asked the sound director to improve on some parts.

“It’s more creepy live.”

“That’s right. That’s an amazing voice. I really need to go to a concert sometime.”

“Wow, that’s a really great song.”

Meanwhile, Soo-hyun and her friends were whispering softly and excited about receiving an unexpected gift.

“Jerome, Steve. Thank you so much.”

Su-hyeon shook her head and made a moved face.

“I feel like I’ve been rewarded for all the hardships.”

“okay?”

“Of course, it’s nice to see people liking my drawings, but this is different. I don’t have to think about who I am or what I should do.”

“yes.”

“it’s a shame.”

And Soo-hyun turned her gaze back to the stage with a hazy face.

“what?”

Steve asked curiously.

“I do that because I think of the kids.”

Su-hyeon shook her head slightly.

“I remember when I listened to Leo’s album with Seonhwa, Yunhee, and Yuna.”

“What, are you homesick?”

“That’s right. I missed them sometimes, but I just thought I could go and see them whenever I wanted and let it go. But today, I’m suddenly thinking about them a lot.”

Is it because it’s the end of the year?

Could it be because the bad relationship with Kim Min-jun, which had weighed on my mind for a long time, has been resolved?

Or maybe it was because I heard the music live that was the background music for my memories with my friends.

A longing as great as a house came over me and I began to feel sentimental.

“It won’t work. I need to talk to the kids today.”

Su-hyeon frowns and tries to cheer up.

His eyes grew wide again.

“uh?”

Su-hyeon suddenly got up from her seat.

“Hey guys!”

Su-hyeon waved her hand.

“Han Su-hyeon!”

“Oh! It’s a New Yorker!”

“Gyaaaah! Hansoo hyeoeon!!”

A group of people cautiously entered through the open door of the banquet hall. At this moment, they were the friends that Soo-hyun wanted to see the most.

Cha Yoon-hee, Oh Yu-na, and Park Sun-hwa were waving their hands with broad smiles.

The gifts didn’t stop there.

“uh.”

As the door opened again and Soo-hyeon saw the people coming in, tears welled up in her eyes.

“What is it!”

Su-hyeon couldn’t contain her joy and ran out.

“Director! Teacher!”

Kang Yu-jin and James Lee nodded to Soo-hyun, who had grown up so much, with happy faces.