Producer with no Regrets - Chapter 330



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Episode 330

“Oh, the sea.”

Joara bumped shoulders with Shin Areum in anticipation.

“Hey, let’s go to the beach.”

“why?”

“I’ve never worn a swimsuit before. I guess I’ll have to try one this time.”

“Our Ara, you’ve never worn a swimsuit until your age? But don’t feel too deprived, because the thong panties you’re wearing are 10 times better than a swimsuit.”

“Hey, I keep telling you to try it on and then tell me. That freedom without pressure… .”

“Ahem.”

Min Kyung-seop coughed in vain.

“Guys, stop appealing to femininity.”

“I never appealed!”

“He looks like a man showing off his muscles in front of women.”

“What… … .”

“Are you sure you’re going to Seolha?”

Baek Seol-ha, who had been blankly staring, flinched.

“Me, me?”

“Oh. That’s what my brother said. He said he would go before.”

“Me… … ? Oh, maybe… … .”

“Ahem.”

Min Kyung-seop coughed again and put on a serious expression. And the voice that came out of his mouth sounded similar to Seong-pil’s.

“Seol-ha, I like snow.”

“uh?!”

“’When I see you until I die, I will think of your eyes… … ‘.”

“Stop! I remember! Stop it! Ah, then! Yes, I have to go!”

“Okay, one confirmed.”

Baek Seol-ha looked at the members with a clumsy smile. The members were looking at her with a blank expression.

“Sister… … .”

Jang Ha-yang put his hand on his forehead and sighed deeply.

“This could have a negative impact on the health of the company.”

“Well, is the company healthy?”

“There’s no way my sister would have asked me to say that to Director Park, so the atmosphere must have been created for her to say that.”

“Uh uh… … .”

“I can’t imagine the kind of atmosphere where someone would say, ‘I’ll think of your eyes when I see you until I die…’ At least I can’t imagine that. That’s half a date.”

“uh?!”

“Rika, give me the verdict.”

“Private use of company power! We have to make sure that Director Park can’t approach the teacher!”

“Or the other way around.”

Snow White, access control to Seongpil!

“……lol.”

Snow White just smiled blankly.

I was slowly getting used to being teased by my younger siblings, and I realized that responding or answering seriously would only lead to more teasing.

There is something different about Snow White, who has grown through many trials.

“But Joara, if you’ve never worn a swimsuit before, you can’t swim, right? What are you going to do in the ocean?”

“Is there anyone here who knows how to swim? I don’t think there are any.”

It is obvious that you can’t swim unless you learn it separately. It is said that approximately 1/5 of the Korean population knows how to swim.

Indeed, statistics do not lie, as Rika and Shin Areum raised their hands.

“I learned it at school!”

“Do you teach swimming at school? Are you rich, Rika? You must have gone to a good school.”

“Isn’t it normal?”

“Shin A-reum, you’re unexpected.”

“I learned it when my team leader took me to the swimming pool. He said that you never know what life is like, so I had to learn.”

“Huh, huh? Huh, huh? Uh, huh?”

“Why is Hayang-sister broken?”

“no…….”

I’m surprised.

“Then, Areum, you, Director… … .”

“Oh, that? Of course we went together, so the team leader saw me in a swimsuit. I was in middle school.”

“Have you seen the director in a swimsuit?”

“Isn’t the question pint weird? You saw it, what?”

“Oh, what are you wearing?”

“Just… … ordinary? Just ordinary.”

“Did you learn swimming from the manager?”

Shin A-reum, who was about to answer, felt that the members were looking at her strangely.

I know exactly what you’re thinking.

“I’m telling you in advance, the team leader didn’t hold my hand and do dog swimming or anything. It’s natural to learn from an instructor.”

“Then what did the director do?”

“He just sat on the sunbed and kept looking at me.”

“Director, can’t you swim?”

“I can do it. In the end, we even had a swimming competition… … .”

As a result of the match without any mercy, Seongpil won by an overwhelming margin.

I can still clearly see his expression as he teased Shin A-reum so much. Was it that he enjoyed beating someone who had just learned how to swim?

‘At the time, I wondered if the team leader had eaten something wrong. Now that I think about it, I realize that was just his original personality.’

It was the Success Enter era, so the company was hiding its playfulness.

“I like the sea too.”

Jang Ha-yang declared right away.

Rika was happy to have reinforcements, and so was Joara.

“Then, since there are already 3 votes, the Girls’ League is going to the sea… … .”

Suddenly, Joara burst into laughter.

Everyone looked at her as if to ask why, and Jo Ara barely managed to suppress her laughter and say,

“No, the ocean and swimsuits remind me of the old days. What the old man said.”

“What did you say?”

“If you wear a swimsuit and dance to ‘Chaos’ by Kairos, I’ll give you 100,000 won… … .”

“Company power is being privatized!”

Rika reacted extremely.

“Ara-chan! If you receive such a request, you should immediately run to Director Han and ask for a disciplinary action! If you just ignore it, you’ll just continue to suffer! The revolution starts with me!”

“Are you lying? Did the team leader really say that? Does that make sense?”

Shin A-reum was so shocked that her voice trembled. Jang Ha-yang tried to calm her down.

“You probably didn’t mean it.”

“Oh, uh, I guess so?”

“Yeah. Ara said something weird again, so you responded. Right, Ara?”

“I don’t know what everyone thinks of me… … .”

“It’s serious.”

Min Kyung-seop intervened. His face was the most serious expression I had ever seen.

“Brother?”

“Park Sung-pil, I decided to treat you like my older brother for the rest of my life… …! Even as a joke, saying something like that to the idol you’re in charge of… …!”

“No, I’ll do that first… … .”

“Park Sung-pil, you betrayed my heart… …!”

Min Kyung-seop ran out of the practice room.

It will probably go to Seongpil.

In a space where only silence remained, Baek Seol-ha asked.

“Araya, what were you trying to say?”

“… … I told the old man first that I would pay him if he wore a suit and danced for me.”

“Ah, I see.”

A while later, Joara was lying on the floor, having been punished by Baek Seol-ha.

Baek Seol-ha’s shadow fell over the fallen Joara.

“Araya, you shouldn’t say things like that, even as a joke.”

“Yes, yes… … .”

“Director Park didn’t feel anything, but he must have felt uncomfortable inside. Do you understand?”

“I know… … .”

At that moment, the practice room door opened wide and Sungpil came in. His face was full of fatigue, as if he had been bothered by Min Kyungseop.

“Ara, you keep making up rumors about me?!”

“You, it’s not a rumor. It’s what the old man actually said… … .”

Joara got up with a start.

“If you keep doing this, I’ll be able to tell the company everything you said to me!”

“What should I do… … .”

Seongpil gave a piece of paper to Joara.

[Disciplinary Suggestion]

[Case name: Sexual harassment]

[Suggestion date: 20XX.0X.XX]

[Disciplinary action and demand: Warning]

[Person subject to disciplinary action

Affiliation: Girls’ League

Title: Member

Statement: Joara]

[Inspector: 20XX.0X.XX. While Director Park Sung-pil (hereinafter referred to as Director Park) was drinking water, Jo Ara approached him and stroked his back… … (omitted).]

“What is it?!”

“I just submitted it to the director. You keep telling me to look at it, so what? Do you think I like it? I don’t at all!”

“… … .”

Joara glanced at Baek Seol-ha. Baek Seol-ha demanded an apology in a wordless and passionate manner.

“I’m sorry… … . I was just joking around because I felt comfortable with you… … .”

“joke!”

Seongpil crumpled up the documents and threw them away.

“Hey guys, did you see Ara’s expression just now? When I handed her the documents, she blanked out like she had lost the world. Hahaha! Our Ara, were you really scared?”

After a while.

“Keuheeek… … .”

“I’m sorry, sir. I was so scared that my hand went out without me knowing.”

“Uh, okay… … . Is this the end… … ?”

Seongpil got up and dusted off his clothes.

“Just speak nicely to Gyeongseop.”

“Is Kyungseop really angry?”

“Huh? No, I was able to convince you. When I told you exactly what you said to me, you understood right away.”

“… … .”

As the incident was settled, Rika, who had been unable to hide her excitement, came in.

“Director Park, we have to go to the sea! The Girls’ League has agreed to go to the sea!”

“okay?”

“Yes! This is Atashi’s first sea debut!”

“Are you going to the mountain?”

“Son-na (that)! Oh, what’s wrong!”

“Why?”

Yeah, that’s right.

“Because that’s what the boss wants.”

“dictator!”

* * *

Change has definitely come to the Girls’ League.

Instead of all members going to the schedule, there were instances where only some members were selected and had to carry out the schedule.

This radio appearance was the same.

The cast included Jo Ara and Jang Ha-yang.

“Sister Hayang, look over there.”

“huh?”

Just before the radio starts.

I saw Sungpil making a fuss outside the booth beyond the glass. He kept encouraging them by shouting, “Fighting!”

Manager Ahn Yi-sang, who was next to Seong-pil, was just looking at his cell phone, as if he was embarrassed by Seong-pil.

“It’s our first schedule in Korea, so I think he’s more excited than us.”

“Yeah. It looks more fun than Japan.”

“Don’t you think it’s cute when you do that, mister? You look like a dog.”

“what?”

“It’s like a puppy.”

As Jang Ha-yang narrowed his eyes, Jo A-ra bowed her head in apology.

Seongpil’s tension is very high these days.

In Jang Ha-yang’s opinion, it was probably because the concert was approaching.

‘They said that someone who has held a concert deserves to be called a veteran musician.’

So, the concert must be a huge event for producer Sungpil as well. Maybe even more so than for the idols themselves, Girls’ League.

‘I’m glad that the director has brightened up.’

But there was another change in Seongpil.

No, it’s not Seongpil, but the relationship between Seongpil and the members has changed.

Sungpil’s relationship with the members has become more friendly. This may be due to the fact that he was in the hospital for a month.

‘Just as we knew how precious Director Park was, Director Park must have known that too.’

When you lose something you had, the sense of loss is greater.

Seongpil realized the value of each day he spent with the members, and he developed a more friendly attitude to cherish that time.

The members were happy about that too.

however…….

‘Ara and Director are a bit… … .’

Should I say that it got too close, too fast?

When I see the two of them talking and being together, they seem like they’ve been friends for years.

Joara used to be like that.

Seongpil is a close friend from the same class.

Joara really seemed to think so.

‘It’s like there’s one more road open than ours… … .’

Why is that?

Jang Ha-yang couldn’t figure out why.

“Now, I would like to thank the listeners who are listening today.”

The radio started.

It was a ‘visible radio’ series that was broadcast around lunchtime, and Jo Ara and Jang Ha-yang’s appearances were being broadcasted in real time on the Internet.

So even though it was a radio show, I had to look at the camera sometimes.

“Yes, the fashion show venue was, what should I say? It really felt like a fantasy world. It felt like I was standing in a place that everyone admired and looked up to.”

The radio DJ was paying attention to Jang Ha-yang.

It was natural to focus on Jang Ha-yang, who contributed greatly to earning the nickname of the Nationalist League.

In fact, it could be said that Joara was just thrown in to fill the void.

but.

“We do weight training too. Oh, that expression! Everyone is like DJ! I don’t believe you!”

The real star of today was Jo Ara.

Perhaps because of her experience appearing on numerous Japanese variety shows, she spoke with a natural fluency, like a singer.

“But I understand. If we told people with bodies like ours that we lift weights, they wouldn’t believe us. No one else would believe us, but we really do it.”

“Weightlifting. But isn’t it not okay to gain muscle? Well, to maintain an idol body.”

“Dancing also requires muscles. I have been learning and watching dance since I was in elementary school, but if you just dance without muscle strength, your joints will wear out.”

“Then you can lift weights like this?”

“No. I just maintain real survival muscles. I lift dumbbells that weigh 3 or 4 kg.”

The DJ focused his attention on Joara when she brought up a topic that the public would want to hear.

Idols’ exercise was quite an interesting topic.

“Because if your muscles grow bigger and the fit doesn’t fit, it won’t work.”

“I heard you used to dance.”

“Yes. Street dance.”

“Then why did you become an idol? Is it because you were the object of admiration for your peers?”

“Ha, this is a long story. There are two directors in our company, right? They cried and begged me, saying that if I didn’t come in, they would die, and that they would never be able to make the group without me.”

“Poo-ha-ha! Really? You cried and begged me?”

The DJ looked outside the booth.

Seongpil was gritting his teeth and pointing at Joara.

“Please shine a light over there for a moment.”

When the camera pointed at Seongpil, he pretended to be calm as if he had never been angry.

“Is that you?”

“Yes, Director Park Seong-pil.”

The moment he heard that, Sungpil felt an inexplicable thrill. A feeling of pleasure shot through his chest.

Why?

‘Ara called me… Director Park Sung-pil?’

Yeah, that’s why.

“Director Park, and Director Han Gu-in who is listening to this. Thank you always to me. Did I save two people’s lives?”

Joara winked.

The DJ was very pleased with that bold attitude.

Laughter also overflowed in the real-time chat window.

“Back to the original story. I’m stressed out because I can’t lift weights properly. I used to have more muscle than this. I wasn’t this skinny.”

“You still look healthy?”

“I was healthier than I am now. We are receiving personal training, and when the trainer lifts weights, he freaks out and says, ‘Hey, you shouldn’t do that!’ and stops me. Even if I say I’ll do it just once, he says absolutely not.”

“That’s also unusual.”

“Yes. So, when the trainer leaves, add 10kg more weight to the barbell.”

“Add more?”

“Yes. That’s right, bench press! Then you feel it right in your chest and go, eww! It’s so stimulating! Man, it’s really killing me.”

The DJ held his stomach and rested his forehead on the desk.

Joara’s story had a strange power. It seemed as if her tone and tone of voice itself had the power to make people laugh.

“What about Mr. Hayang?”

“I’m not like Ara.”

“Oh, since you were chosen as a model, should you refrain from lifting weights?”

“No. I hit the weight puller.”

“Full? As much as you can?”

“yes.”

“I really envy you, Hayang.”

Jo Ara gently stroked Jang Ha-yang’s shoulders and arms. She continued to do so even though Jang Ha-yang was embarrassed.

“There’s only one shower room in the dorm. Normally, we take turns showering, but sometimes it’s really busy. Right, sis?”

“Yeah. Sometimes I feel like I don’t have enough time.”

“Then two or three of us should go in and wash up. When? Hayang and I went into the shower room together, and I was so touched that I almost cried.”

“Are you crying?”

“Yes. Wow, the muscles of the human body can be divided in such fine detail… … .”

Jang Ha-yang’s face turned bright red and she affectionately slapped Jo A-ra’s shoulder with her palm.

Joara continued to make comments without giving in.

“No, I’m really touched. I wonder how much effort it took to get to that point. It’s amazing, really. I respect you.”

“Wow… … Ms. Hayang, you really work out hard.”

“That’s right. That’s what happens to you, sister. It’s hard to endure pain, but I really respect you for overcoming it and getting to this point.”

Jang Ha-yang has now stopped trying to stop Jo Ara.

He lowered his head in embarrassment.

It’s a shame I never felt when I was boasting about my own beauty.

Hearing that in Joara’s exaggerated tone and seeing it broadcast on the radio must be embarrassing.

And I’m so grateful that Joara thinks of me that way, and I’m also happy that I’m a proud older sister to my younger sister.

“We always say that we look like fitness athletes. But we really don’t have the body to be a fitness athlete.”

“why?”

“My muscle size just doesn’t increase. I put in a lot of effort, but it’s just like this. I’m not the type of person to become a real athlete.”

“But as an idol, you have a blessed constitution?”

“Yes. I just think it’s because there’s too much female hormones or something. I don’t know for sure. But the muscle density is really crazy. If you press on my shoulder, it feels like a soft tree.”

“Ha, don’t… … .”

“I’m proud of you, sister! You worked hard to make it, so if you’re not proud of yourself, who will be?”

“… … .”

In contrast to Jang Ha-yang’s blushing face, viewers and listeners in the chat window showed enthusiastic reactions.

“Wow, today was so great.”

After the radio show ended, the DJ shook hands with each of them in turn and kept repeating, “It was good.”

He said that things have never been this smooth recently.

On the way back, Seongpil was just as excited as DJ.

“Ara, when did you become so talkative?”

“Was it? I think I said a lot.”

“I thought I was possessed by a god.”

“Haa, are you looking for a new talent like this again?”

“Do it in moderation.”

“Isn’t the time for praising too short?”

Joara playfully pushed Seongpil’s shoulder. Seongpil did the same.

Then he laughed.

“Oh, the white one was nice too.”

Jang Ha-yang, who was quietly following behind the two, smiled awkwardly. This was because she thought that Seong-pil was taking care of her for no reason.

“Did you see the chat window light up when Hayang did the biceps pose?”

“Ah… … was that so?”

It was fortunate that the response was good, but Jang Ha-yang could not accept it happily.

It’s a radio show, but you’re getting attention for your body rather than your words. This is way off topic.

“good job.”

“……yes.”

After finishing their schedule, the two headed straight to the company’s practice room. After chatting briefly with the members, they began practicing according to the concert setlist.

During break time, Jang Ha-yang sat next to Jo A-ra, who was resting.

“Araya, have you ever practiced speaking separately?”

“no.”

“Ahaha, you really are talented.”

“Well, I did show off in front of you, but it’s not talent. It’s thanks to my older sister.”

“me?”

“Thanks to my sister and… the members.”

Joara spoke as if she was sincere, without showing off.

“Would I be able to talk well if I were to sit down alone? Because I’m in a group, that’s what happens. It’s about our daily lives and things that happened.”

The image that Jo Ara showed on the radio may be due to her ability and talent, but that’s not all.

Joara was able to talk because she was a member of the Girls’ League.

“Honestly, where can you find someone like Unnie Ha-yang? Her very existence is a story-making machine.”

“Story maker… … ?”

“When I retire, I might draw a daily webtoon. I’ll practice drawing. I could even serialize 100 episodes. Yes, that’ll work. I won’t have to worry about making a living after I retire.”

So, don’t be upset if you don’t get many comments.

Because Jang Ha-yang is someone who helps everyone just by existing.

Joara seemed to be saying that.

Jang Ha-yang was dumbfounded when he saw Jo A-ra, who had grown up so much. Then he chuckled.

“Are you giving me a guarantee?”

“No. If you tease me, I’ll draw you too.”

“That’s too much. Haa, but today is a shame.”

“why?”

“Because it’s radio. I didn’t have a chance to use my strengths.”

“It’s a visible radio, so that won’t work. Don’t make excuses.”

“Look at what he’s saying.”

A faint smile spread between the two.

Meanwhile, Seongpil was making a fuss alone.

‘Hayangi is number 1 in real-time search terms!’

#1 in Naver real-time search terms.

Jang Ha-yang muscle.

Seongpil posted this good news in the Garo Entertainment executive chat room.

But, unexpectedly, the reaction was lukewarm.

Seongpil was shocked.

‘Why is everyone like this?’

The reason became clear soon enough.

[The person who gave me the money♥: I saw Director Park often when I was in Japan, so I wasn’t really impressed.]

“……I see.”

When Sungpil and the Girls’ League were in Japan.

The Girls’ League was also making steady progress in Korea.

* * *

Horizontal Enter, shocking news.

Only 6 people attended the party!

If you include the Girls’ League, there are 11 people!

‘It’s not easy to participate on the weekend.’

Even Hong Gyu-heon, who pursues an advanced corporate culture, could not allocate a company outing schedule on a weekday.

So, only those with a strong sense of loyalty participated in the outing.

The company itself, Hong Gyu-heon.

Chief Executive Officer Han Gu-in.

Producer Son Hye-bin.

Management Team Leader Min Kyung-seop.

Composer Ji-eum Jeong, who is treated like family.

‘And I… … .’

Even Yang Sang-heon from the public relations team, who was expected to follow along, noticed and quietly expressed his intention not to attend.

The wave of those born in the 90s also swallowed up Yang Sang-heon, who is in his 30s.

‘It’s like wasting two whole golden days off for 2 days and 1 night. But it’s a busy period preparing for the concert, and it’s a difficult decision to take off the weekdays.’

Hong Gyu-heon also said that he would try to schedule his schedule on a weekday next year.

Everyone will follow along and say that next year’s party is great. But since it’s on a weekday, you’ll have to go by force.

‘It’s amazing that the boss keeps his promise no matter what. He could have just cancelled it.’

Anyway, tomorrow is the company outing.

Seongpil got out of the car in a good mood.

While walking excitedly to my home, looking forward to tomorrow.

“Team leader?”

The shadow that had been crouching at the entrance of Seongpil’s house rose and approached me without hesitation.

The figure revealed by the streetlight.

“Somin… … ?”

Success Enter, it was Yang So-min, a member of girl group Globe.

“Ah, thank goodness. The team leader didn’t move his house.”

As soon as she saw Seongpil, her face brightened and she spoke with her signature soft, sly smile. There was a hint of anxiety and guilt in her smile.

“Tea, Team Leader, can I stay for just one day today? I don’t have anywhere to go or a place to stay… .”