Producer with no Regrets - Chapter 326



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Episode 326

Rika didn’t want to express this huge torrent of shock to the extent of Sonna Bakana (that stupid thing).

“Sonna bakana uso (such a stupid lie)?!”

Seiko Funabiki.

A singer with outstanding skills who has been given the nickname “Kafu” (歌后), and a singer who is said to be known to everyone in Japan.

Although there was a three-year hiatus, they made a splendid comeback with the competition program ‘New Asa’…

‘… …Except for the flashy ones.’

A legendary singer who has finally appeared before the public after a three-year hiatus!

To Seiko, who is still working hard on her album and rehabilitation training while receiving strong expectations from her fans… …!

“Sonna bakana uso arienai (There can be no such stupid lie)!”

Seongpil was hit by Seiko like that.

Rika opened her mouth and shook her hands and feet dizzily as she asked Snow White for advice.

‘I need the opinion of a love expert!’

Who in the Girls’ League is the most knowledgeable about love and relationships between men and women? The answer is Snow White.

The sad thing is that all of that is just theoretical knowledge learned through iTube.

“Sigh, teacher, teacher, just now, that, that, this!”

Love Doctor Baek Seol-ha covered her mouth, trembling with fear. She also seemed to be preoccupied with interpreting the events that had just occurred.

It’s like the face of an astronomer who just received the first communication from outer space.

The difference between an astronomer and an astronomer is that an astronomer knows a lot about astronomy, but a love expert named Snow White doesn’t know much about love.

‘But I understand this!’

Even if you bring a child, you know.

Seiko just clearly seduced Sungpil!

“Are you, are you going… … ?”

There is no way that Seongpil would not realize what Baek Seol-ha and Rika realized.

Just now, Sungpil had accepted Seiko’s dinner invitation so easily.

“I should go then. You invited me anyway.”

“International marriages require much more careful consideration!”

Rika’s voice was several times louder than usual.

Forth pitch break, breakthrough.

Rika shouted in the upper third of her voice, three octaves high.

“It’s not something that can be decided so easily!”

“Rica, my ears are going to fall off.”

“Ah, I’m sorry… … .”

“Director Park, that, that, that, that… … .”

Baek Seol-ha, who had been unable to control her trembling for a while, slowly approached Seong-pil. Baek Seol-ha, who was standing in front of him, smiled faintly.

“You know, right? What Seiko-senpai just invited me to was… … .”

“know.”

Snow White swallowed hard.

“Why, why didn’t you refuse?”

“Why didn’t you refuse?”

“Senior Seiko… …!”

At this moment, Snow White thought to herself that she truly had a deep sense of etiquette.

Even though my heart was pounding with rage, I still called Seiko senior.

“Let’s stop it, guys.”

Seongpil tried to dissuade Rika and Baek Seolha.

Snow White turned her eyes away from Seongpil, her eyes filled with resentment.

‘I don’t understand.’

What kind of person is Seiko?

If we look at it solely from the perspective of the Girls’ League, leaving aside all other circumstances and relationships, Seiko is an unpleasant person.

He is the one who put Sungpil, the producer of Girls’ League, and the director of Garo Entertainment in danger.

It’s not like Seiko cried and begged Sungpil to save her, but in fact it wasn’t much different.

Even if he had cursed and told her to get out, Seongpil would have saved Seiko.

‘How could Director Park… … .’

Seongpil, who was in a coma in the hospital, remained clearly in Baek Seol-ha’s mind.

Just thinking about the despair and sadness I felt at that time makes my limbs tingle.

Seiko, who was in the hospital room right next to Seongpil’s, burned with hatred as she imagined Seiko, who had made Seongpil like that.

‘I know, if you think about it rationally, there’s nothing wrong with Seiko.’

But as always, reason and emotion are separate, and humans are designed to follow their emotions most of the time.

Snow White was the same.

“It’s rude to talk like that behind other people’s backs. Let’s stop.”

Seongpil spoke with such affectionateness as usual. Hearing that, Baekseolha recalled the days she had spent with Seongpil like a panorama.

From the time I first met him at school and hit my head on the door, to when I won first place on a music show.

Memories that are definitely the treasures of life unfold endlessly, and then, Seongpil falls with Seiko.

It could have ended there.

My relationship with Seongpil could have ended right there, at that place, at that moment.

Because of a woman I’ve only known for a month… … .

‘I can’t hand it over.’

For a moment, Snow White felt self-loathing.

Because I immediately realized that the thought that had just occurred to me was incredibly self-centered and selfish.

‘Never.’

The affection that Seongpil shows towards the Girls’ League is by no means ordinary.

Snow White was happy and grateful for that affection, so she didn’t want it to be taken away.

It’s extremely selfish of me, but I don’t want Sungpil to be interested in anything other than the Girls’ League.

Especially if that interest is love.

‘No, I can understand somehow. I want the director to be happy. But… … .’

Any other woman in the world can do it.

No, even a man will do.

But that doesn’t work for Seiko.

I can’t hand over Seiko the pen.

You received life from Seongpil, and yet you desire his heart? What a greedy person you are! Shameless… … .

“Then, what are you going to do when you go?”

Before we knew it, Snow White had returned to her usual appearance.

In stark contrast to the storm raging inside her, she still had her usual thoughtful and gentle expression.

“Senior Seiko… … Is that really so?”

Seongpil shut his mouth tightly and then suddenly laughed.

“well?”

* * *

Seongpil stopped by Tatsuya’s club at her invitation. As he had requested, Mahara had prepared a quiet place for him.

It was a spacious, comfortable room, with only Seongpil and Tatsuya in it.

“It’s so lonely here.”

“I thought you liked it quiet.”

“no…….”

Seongpil turned his eyes to the magic mirror that showed the outside behind him.

While everyone outside was having fun, Seongpil was quietly sharing a drink with Tatsuya.

“I feel somehow left out.”

“I prepared good things, but I never heard anything good.”

“Oh, the alcohol is delicious. It’s also fun to talk to Mahara. Is this alcohol expensive?”

“If you order it here, it would be around 500,000 yen.”

Seongpil carefully placed the bottle on the table.

In the first place, this drink was not meant to be drunk, but to show off one’s wealth.

And this drink served its purpose.

Because in Seongpil’s eyes, Tatsuya appeared to be a man of great wealth.

“I have a gift.”

After Tatsuya finished his meal with some fruit, he called out to someone outside. Then, the club staff came in, pushing a hanger.

On the hangers were hanging suits and light coats that looked shiny and luxurious.

“Mr. Mahara… … ?”

“Have you ever felt like a star?”

“No, no… … . I’m not a celebrity.”

“The gift I’ll give you is feeling like a star. Wear that outfit.”

Tatsuya pointed to the club floor outside the magic mirror.

In the center of the floor, on a tall, silver stage.

It was a place where people showed off their fashion, something I had seen with Jang Ha-yang before.

“Get out there.”

“Me?!”

“It’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. There are so many people in the world who die without ever receiving a sincere compliment on their outfit. It’s the experience of being so fashionable that people’s eyes pierce you like a knife.”

As I get older and have more money, I don’t feel like I can hurriedly save face by buying and wearing luxury goods.

It’s a feeling that you can only enjoy when you’re young, interested in fashion, and set foot in places where you’ll be noticed.

“It’s an experience that’s hard to get even if you spend hundreds of thousands or tens of millions of won. And, it’s a really great feeling. Young people don’t just buy luxury goods and wear them around for no reason. People’s attention is like a real drug. In that sense, I envy celebrities.”

“How could I… … .”

The employee placed a pair of luxury shoes at Seongpil’s feet.

“Wear real fashion. Wear your ego. You wanted to be a corporate executive before, didn’t you?”

“I am still an executive.”

“… … If you’re an executive, you have to look like one.”

Another employee brought the watch case and politely opened it. Inside was a shining Rolex watch.

“You are wearing the envy of people. Experience the envy you will one day through fashion here.”

“No, oh my… … .”

Seongpil kept declining the offer, as if he was extremely embarrassed. He continued to act humble, as if he was not suited for this position.

“How can I, oh my, I can’t… … .”

* * *

[Are you on your way home from work in Marunouchi (Japan’s financial center)? An elite man in a sharp suit has appeared!]

Seongpil, who went up onto the silver stage, shook off his coat to show off his style. Then, he held his Louis Quatorze briefcase as if showing off.

[Ah, a watch! It’s a real Rolex! He’s showing off his Rolex! Sir, you look very busy. Where’s your secretary?]

The women below the stage cheered and raised their arms high.

Seongpil threw his bag up and started dancing, unable to control his excitement.

The cheering grew louder.

Tatsuya looked at it from the corner of the floor and let out a hollow laugh.

“I think you’ll like it if you actually do it.”

The truth that I realized long ago comes to me anew.

There is no one in the world who does not like being the center of attention.

A moment later, Sungpil was chosen as the best dresser of the day and returned to Tatsuya holding a cheap metal trophy.

“Haa, Maharashtra, haa, haa, Mr. Maharashtra, I… … .”

“You must have had so much fun that you’re still out of breath. Take a break.”

The two leaned against the wall and rested for a moment.

“I never expected it, but I really was chosen as the best dresser. Of course, it would be natural since I was wearing luxury items that I personally coordinated.”

“But how did you know my size?”

“If you look at it with your eyes, you can roughly… no, you can almost tell exactly. Especially in the summer, when you wear thin clothes.”

“Wow, really, wow… … .”

“Are you excited?”

“yes!”

Seongpil was a person who existed only on stage or behind the scenes as a producer. This is the first time he has received so much attention from people.

‘Is this what it feels like for kids to be on stage?’

As Tatsuya said, it can’t be anything other than drugs.

“I’ll give you unlimited drinks, so go out and have fun. If you’re the best dresser, you’re practically the star of the show. Even if you walk up to me drunk with a bottle of tequila and try to hit on me, I’m sure it’ll work out.”

“Isn’t it the clothes that are popular, not me?”

“So what? You’re the one wearing it.”

“What at my age.”

“hmm.”

Tatsuya stood in front of Seongpil and slightly straightened his bangs.

“At your age, you probably wouldn’t even be able to come in here, but time is somehow passing by? It’s pretty good. No, should I put on makeup for you to make you look more certain?”

“It’s okay. It’s okay now.”

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

“If that’s you.”

The two returned to the room they were in originally.

Seongpil looked at the clothes wrapped around his body in rapture. He didn’t know if they were comfortable to wear, but he definitely realized the value of these clothes.

The enthusiastic cheers he received on stage and the burning gazes of the people still remained in Seongpil’s mind.

I’m so excited that I can’t even go to bed tonight.

“Take that.”

“……yes?”

“It’s a gift.”

“Ah, no, something this expensive… … .”

“Do you know how much it is?”

“… … .”

“It’s not that expensive. It’s just a decent prêt-à-porter, anyway. I didn’t buy it myself, I just brought what I had left over, so don’t feel bad about it. No, just say thank you. You know it’s rude to refuse a gift, right?”

Seongpil opened his mouth wide, not knowing what to do. Then, after looking down at the clothes, he decided to accept her gift obediently.

“thank you.”

Seongpil wiped the sweat from his forehead and took off the Rolex that was adorning his left hand… … .

“Take that too.”

“Huh?! No, I know how much this is!”

“It’s mine, but it’s a gift. I have a lot of watches. I can live without one.”

“This is worth 13 million won!”

“Won? Oh, 1.3 million yen.”

“Seriously, I can’t accept something like this!”

“I told you, it’s nothing.”

At this point, I can’t help but think that Tatsuya has feelings for Seongpil.

Although it is a gift, it is a gift that Seongpil cannot possibly repay.

“How is this not a big deal… …!”

“Look at this.”

Tatsuya showed his left wrist.

There was a clock.

“Patek Philippe, price 9 million yen. Now the price has jumped and it is well over 10 million yen. I wear something like this every day. What are you wearing now?”

“… … Rolex.”

“How much did you say earlier?”

“13 million won… … .”

“Yes. To me, it’s just beach pebbles.”

It feels like that once shining Rolex has suddenly become a piece of scrap metal.

“Well, if you still feel uneasy… …then at least give something in return.”

“Repay? Oh, no way… …!”

“It’s cute how you get scared. When you go back to Korea, be nice to Hashimoto.”

“… … General Manager Hashimoto?”

“okay.”

Tatsuya held out his hand. Seongpil shook her hand absentmindedly.

“I cherish my relationship with Abaibi. And also with ‘Fukuyo Hidaka.’ Isn’t that usually the case? Celebrities are like walking companies. Let’s maintain good relationships between companies.”

It’s not even a thank you, it’s just a ‘take care’.

That was all Tatsuya wanted right now.

And this request told us something about how she evaluated the Girls’ League.

‘I’m sure our relationship will be better than it is now.’

Seongpil put strength into the hand he was holding with Tatsuya.

“Yes. Someday, I will give you something more valuable than the gift I received. I will make sure you don’t regret it.”

“More than what I gave you? I’m looking forward to it.”

Today, Tatsuya gave Seongpil a star’s feeling and luxury goods as a gift.

What was even more valuable than that was the fashion show spot at Tokyo Fashion Week that Jang Ha-yang had been given.

It will come back in some form in the future.

“The fashion world can be tedious at times, but it can also give those who enter it a fantasy that goes beyond imagination. Just like you felt today. Remember that feeling, that value.”

* * *

There are two days left until I return to Korea.

The Girls’ League came to Webex and practiced their military service even though it was vacation time.

During the three months that the Girls’ League was in Japan, concert planning progressed considerably.

Accordingly, the set list was somewhat prepared, and the members were able to practice it.

“Director Park?”

“That’s right! What do you think, Sister Hayang?”

During practice, Rika relayed to the members the big incident that happened the day before yesterday.

It was natural for Jo Ara and Shin A-reum to be surprised. But Jang Ha-yang was surprisingly not surprised. Rather, she seemed to understand.

“I understand.”

“Director Park is getting ripped off by Senior Seiko?! I can’t admit it!”

“Of course, it is absolutely unacceptable that Seiko approached Director Park. There is a limit to thoughtlessness. What have you done to us so far, and how much pain have you caused Director Park? Director Park has just finally gotten rid of his crutches. And even after seeing that, how dare you… … .”

“Ha, Sister Hayang, your way of speaking is so scary… … .”

“……anyway.”

Jang Ha-yang smiled brightly.

“Director Park won’t accept it anyway. That’s common sense. He’s Japanese.”

“That’s racism!”

“You probably won’t even be able to meet her more than a few times a year. Was there anything that made Director Park feel attracted to Seiko in the first place?”

There wasn’t any.

The members nodded at Jang Ha-yang’s explanation.

“You’re much better than Dr. Love.”

Joara said teasingly.

“Why does everyone call me a love expert… …?”

I’ve never really talked about love… … . Baekseol felt a little sad about being teased by her younger siblings.

“When I saw it.”

Joara lowered her voice as if telling a secret. The members also gathered around her with interest.

“My uncle’s taste is not that of Seiko.”

“Joara, how do you know the team leader’s taste?”

“You can tell just by looking at it.”

“So, what is it?”

“Are you about 160 cm tall? Not skinny like Seiko, but have you been working out for quite some time? Not too bubbly, but a bit chubby? And short hair.”

“… … Oh my, it’s you! I was so focused on listening to you talking nonsense!”

Joara laughed, holding her stomach.

“No, but seriously, you don’t like people like Seiko?”

“So what is the basis for that?”

“I’m not interested in an idol-like body, sir.”

The members expressed their doubts.

What is an idol-like body?

“You know, we. We keep ourselves skinny to appear on TV. Seiko is exactly like that. No, she’s even skinnier than us.”

“Why do you think so… … ?”

“Teacher, have you ever felt something strange in someone’s eyes? When we exercise at the gym, we can feel something like the eyes of the men. I can tell just by looking at them, but I’ve never felt anything like that with you.”

“… … .”

“Right? That’s right?”

Joara snapped her fingers as if she had made a great discovery.

“Now the title of Doctor of Love is mine. Admit it?”

“Ara-chan, you trust people too much. You’ll end up in big trouble if you keep doing that!”

“That’s right. Joara, who are you to feel the team leader’s gaze and do that? Are there lasers coming out of your eyes?”

“I also think Ara’s words are wrong.”

“Ara could have the title of Doctor of Love, but I don’t think that’s right… … .”

“… … What? Why are you refuting everything?”

Joara was speechless.

When everyone hears Rika’s nagging, they just let it go, but why does Joara launch a full-scale rebuttal to her?

“… … Ah, I see.”

“Ara-chan, I taught you how to speak in a chuunibyou way, but can you please stop now? It’s getting harder and harder for me to hold out… … .”

“Unlike Rika, I’m a normal person, so everyone has high expectations of me. I understand.”

“Does that mean I’m not normal?!”

Anyway.

“What Sister Hayang said at first was right. Why does the old man have feelings for Seiko? He’ll just come back after eating dinner.”

“Hi guys.”

Seongpil came into the practice room.

Covered in luxury goods from head to toe.

On his left wrist, where he normally would have worn a smartwatch, was an obviously expensive Rolex watch.

The shoes shine as if they were polished yesterday.

It’s a full suit set that’s so luxurious that Joara wouldn’t wear it even if he asked her to.

“You have no intention of going beyond dinner?!”

Joara, faint.