Producer with no Regrets - Chapter 573



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Episode 573

“I don’t have the face to meet you, sir.”

Jang Ha-yang, who woke up after fainting, was calm.

“I’m going to make my official debut in Japan.”

But everything he said was loose.

Manager Kim Soo-hee was an ordinary person, so she couldn’t react to stories that weren’t ordinary.

‘The building is really nice. I wonder if Garo Enter can go to a place like this someday?’

So Kim Soo-hee drank tea.

“Please postpone your return to Korea for a little while.”

“You’re the producer of this project. Without you, it can’t start. What else can I do but go back?”

“Did you hear what I said?”

Jang Ha-yang revealed a quiet anger. It seemed as if he was saying, ‘Why can’t you sympathize with me?’

Kim Soo-hee wanted to ask in return: Who would sympathize with your feelings?

‘I guess he’s really heartbroken.’

Among managers, Jang Ha-yang had an image similar to the second coming of an angel.

Her always friendly smile and polite attitude were enough to make her an idol among idols.

But now, she is far from an angel. If I had to compare her to someone, I would say she is like a villainess from a drama.

If Kim Soo-hee says even the slightest mistake, it seems like they’ll send in security guards and kick her out.

‘Well, he’s an idol too.’

One thing that Kim Soo-hee has come to realize after being in this industry for about three years is that celebrities are not very happy.

I always think this way.

Among the stars that live off of brilliant light, how many are truly happy?

There is no stability for them. The high platform they have stepped on can collapse and break at any time, which drives them into paranoia.

It seems that Jang Ha-yang also cannot escape that rule.

‘Well, what did the team leader say to do in this situation?’

After Kim Soo-hee gathered her thoughts, she looked straight at Jang Ha-yang in front of her.

An idol with a beauty that makes you blind. A person who is always like an angel.

If this angel really wants to pursue Kim Soo-hee, Kim Soo-hee has no choice but to leave the company while shedding tears.

If there is a conflict between the two, Garo Enter will unconditionally take Jang Ha-yang’s side. No, beyond taking sides, he may impose unnecessary sanctions on Kim Soo-hee in order to satisfy Jang Ha-yang.

Girls’ League Jang Ha-yang. One of the five pillars of Garo Enter.

So, I have to try to please her even if it’s just empty words… … .

“I heard. But we have to go back. Once we’re done here, every second counts. Let’s hurry back and move on to the next project.”

As Kim Soo-hee spoke firmly, Jang Ha-yang’s expression finally revealed real emotions.

When people say something ridiculous, it doesn’t mean, “Point out my weaknesses logically and destroy me.”

It means, ‘I know I’m stupid, but please sympathize with me.’

But Kim Soo-hee made a remark that was too common sense. It pushed Jang Ha-yang, who was already mentally stressed, even further.

“Director Park won’t be angry with you.”

“How does the manager know that?”

The fitful question returned.

“I know. You’re my boss.”

“He’s also my producer.”

Hidden in those words was the thought, ‘I know you best, sir.’

“Ha-yang, do you think the director will reveal his true feelings more often in front of you or in front of me? That is, his inner self, excluding the shell of his humanity.”

“Of course… … !”

… … .

If there is anything that will reveal the truth, it will be in front of Kim Soo-hee rather than Jang Ha-yang.

Sungpil’s attitude will almost always be positive in front of Jang Ha-yang. He will try his best not to upset her.

Even if I’m angry, I’ll smile, even if I’m embarrassed, I’ll comfort her, that’s how I’ll treat Jang Ha-yang.

Because Sungpil cares about Jang Ha-yang, Jang Ha-yang is the pillar of Garo Enter, and there is absolutely no benefit to showing the bottom to her.

This incident was unusual.

“of course…….”

“The director is not the type of person to ignore someone who has done something wrong. He left you in Japan because he didn’t like you, because he didn’t want to see you? That’s not true at all.”

Kim Soo-hee said with confidence.

She believed in Seongpil’s humanity.

Kim Soo-hee and all the employees of Garo Entertainment trusted Sung-pil so much that they wondered if they would ever meet someone with a personality that surpassed him in their future social life.

“Then, why… … ?”

Jang Ha-yang asked desperately. Right now, the only person she could rely on was Kim Soo-hee.

“Because the director is human too.”

Kim Soo-hee said calmly.

“Just like you, you must have been scared.”

This was the first time that Jang Ha-yang directly expressed her hatred towards Seong-pil.

“Isn’t that right? The moment when parents are most embarrassed is when their children rebel during puberty. Parents are a huge figure to their children, but it’s their first time as parents, too. They’re awkward because it’s their first time. They’re surprised, worried, sad, and angry. That can’t always be right. Parents also have moments when they want to run away.”

“… … .”

Jang Ha-yang recalled her memories with Seong-pil. He had asked her to think of him as family.

The family that Jang Ha-yang thought of was her father.

Her father, a being whose true meaning no one ever told her.

To Jang Ha-yang, Seong-pil always felt like a superman he could rely on. However, even Seong-pil could have some awkward aspects.

“Then, what should we do… … ?”

When Jang Ha-yang asked, Kim Soo-hee answered calmly again.

“If you hug and say sorry, there is no parent who won’t forgive you. And I bet that’s what they’ll say right away.”

I was more sorry.

Jang Ha-yang sobbed.

Kim Soo-hee felt relieved when she saw that.

‘I can do this too… … .’

After chasing after Seongpil and Min Kyungseop for three years, Kim Soohee also started to speak.

I never thought that someone who had always just watched from the side would have this kind of ability.

* * *

Seongpil returned to Garo Enter.

Although he had been in Japan for less than a week, everyone was already feeling the void he had left behind. They were happy to welcome him back.

however.

“What about Jang Ha-yang?”

Morning meeting.

Hong Gyu-heon was puzzled when he heard that Jang Ha-yang was still in Japan.

The reason Sungpil stayed in Japan was because of Jang Ha-yang. Since she was the producer of this project, he decided that she should be with Sungpil, the general producer.

Because you can’t miss even the slightest spark of inspiration that flies between the two.

“There’s something going on.”

“Day?”

“This is Mr. Kim Deok-pal.”

“ah.”

Today, Garo Enter finally has its first vice president-level appointment.

Until now, all departments at Garo Enter have been called teams. But now, a department called a department has been created.

The overseas business division was a bit ambiguous when it came to giving up the executive position.

Since we don’t know how many people will be hired or what the level of cooperation between departments will be, we created the title of manager for now.

But that alone emphasized the specialness of Kim Deok-pal and the overseas business division.

“It’s an important event, so I don’t want to miss it.”

“Well, if that’s what Director Park says.”

The ‘Our Producing’ project was much more relaxed than before. This is because we have gained know-how after doing the project twice.

It started with the song Baekseolha and the concept of Joa.

Referring to these two cases, it is possible to prepare the project early even without Jang Ha-yang. In fact, the overall context of Season 3 was already being prepared step by step since the time of Jo Ara.

“This year’s big undertaking is the launch of the next group and the conclusion of our producing season 4… … .”

“We’re finally going to have two groups.”

Min Kyung-seop was very excited.

It wasn’t because he was a new groom.

“Oh, Team Leader Min is also named Director.”

“It’s embarrassing to be called a director with only two groups.”

“Then what about Director Park and Director Son?”

“That’s true too.”

In fact, the fact that Min Kyung-seop received the position of director late was also due to the effect of the title.

He often went out with the Girls’ League members. Seongpil only goes with them on big things, but Min Kyungseop also goes with them on many other things.

But in a place where he doesn’t have a big schedule.

‘This is Director Min Kyung-seop.’

What would people think if I introduced myself like that?

People will be curious to know, ‘Why does this company have a director who follows them to such places?’

Because of this, Sungpil was embarrassed many times before and during his debut with Girls’ League. It was even more so because of his old acquaintances who laughed at him whenever he introduced himself as a director.

By the way, Son Hye-bin was also one of them.

“Well, those are the two major goals that have been set. I have my own personal goals.”

“Other than department expansion?”

Overseas Business Department.

Artist IP Division.

Performance Business Department.

The establishment of these three departments reveals Hong Gyu-heon’s bold ambitions. But are there other goals besides these?

“As our size increases, we will try to expand more aggressively.”

Everyone realized what Hong Gyu-heon was talking about.

This means that they will recruit external artists.

Idol training takes too much time and money. Even if you want to expand aggressively, there are limits to idols.

“Are there any musicians you know?”

“I have a company.”

Everyone was shocked.

That doesn’t mean we’re going to bring in outside artists. That means we’re going to buy the group!

“What are you surprised about? Isn’t Garo Enter an idol agency? Then you’re not a solo artist… … .”

Hong Gyu-heon spoke bluntly on purpose. To hide the anticipation he had inside.

“We have to roll out idols. That’s our specialty.”

“Isn’t this too sudden?”

Son Hye-bin expressed her concerns.

“It’s sudden. Did you think that maintaining a team size that is too much for one girl’s league was just an overinvestment because our kids are cute?”

“Wasn’t it?”

“……no.”

“I see.”

Son Hye-bin thought that Hong Gyu-heon was a parent who bought everything for his children, saying, “Our children must grow up without lacking anything!”

“This year and next year will be a year of miracles. In addition to the dazzling success of the Girls’ League and the next group.”

“Did Director Han know?”

Han Gu-in nodded vaguely.

“I knew it to some extent.”

“What’s wrong, Seongpil?”

“I didn’t know, but now I know.”

“You said you didn’t know.”

No, it’s not that I didn’t know at all.

Although Hong Gyu-heon didn’t express it directly, Seong-pil knew why she had to act this way.

‘Acquisition of Success Enter.’

Hong Gyu-heon promised that to Seong-pil.

If Globe is to acquire Success Entertainment before its seven-year contract expires, it must do more than simply aim for the company to thrive.

You have to risk your life and go into battle.

Hong Gyu-heon is risking his life to fulfill that promise.

“By next year, we’ll have at least two or three groups, excluding Girls’ League, and by next year, we’ll have all of those groups achieve primary success. Primary success means one album. If they come to our company and have one album, that’s all we need. No matter how much money we spend on marketing, or how much money we spend on A&R, if they have one album, that’s all we need.”

When it gets to that point, the entertainment world will be shocked.

Horizontal Enter says that everything he touches is successful.

Of course, that may not be long-term.

Horizontal Enter may look flashy on the outside, but on the inside, it may harbor deep wounds and force a smile.

But that’s enough.

In the entertainment industry, image is everything.

SMS Enter once caught up with KS Enter’s market cap with just one image, even though its net profit was always less than half that of KS Enter.

The image of being one of the ‘big three entertainment companies’ gave SMS Entertainment undeserved power.

“… … And?”

A risky success strategy that will amaze others, but could also result in bloodshed within the company.

What happens after you achieve that?

“It’s listed.”

The room was in an uproar.

crape.

It means that Garo Enter’s stocks are being put on the market. And the reason for listing is to secure cash.

“Oh, listed… … ?”

“I’m going to buy another company.”

“What is that?!”

Son Hye-bin, who didn’t know about Seong-pil and Hong Gyu-heon’s promise, became angry.

Buying a company or group, making it successful, and listing it means buying another company?

“But you don’t have to control that company at all. You’re content to just put our people on the board.”

“What, are you going to get revenge? Get voting rights and kick out the people you don’t like?”

“Oh, Director Son, you’re quite perceptive.”

“Huh? Really? Wow, this is like some kind of corporate drama. But for that reason, this is so reckless… … .”

At that moment, Son Hye-bin’s eyes opened wide. Her head slowly turned towards Seong-pil.

“No, really, really?”

“That’s right, the goal.”

Hong Gyu-heon declared.

Garo Enter’s New Year’s goal and an absolute goal to be achieved within the next three years.

“Success Enter.”

Hong Gyu-heon saw Seong-pil.

“If this plan fails, Director Park’s wish will be lost. I can never grant it.”

“No, sir.”

Seongpil said with a smile.

“You always say things that are bad for the boss and good for me, but if this succeeds, it won’t be good for me.”

“Yes. I would be happier than Director Park.”

Because if this plan succeeds.

“Because we will be called a major agency.”

Even if it is a temporary fame, Garo Enter will stand shoulder to shoulder with the shining giants at the top.

The reason why large agencies are large agencies is because they survived. They are large agencies because they sent all the agencies that had been competing with them since the first generation to the other side of history and survived until now.

That is, what raised them was time and tradition.

That example has only been broken once, and that was only a miracle that happened very recently.

Garo Enter wants to follow the path they took, however clumsily. In a slightly different way.

“Then let me say it differently, Director Park. We both have to succeed. Director Park is the key to this plan.”

“Yes, I guess so.”

What makes Garo Enter so special is that he is the executive producer who can manage several successful groups at the same time.

It is Seongpil’s existence.

“Watch the Steve Jobs video in advance. In a few years, Director Park will appear at the Garo Entertainment corporate briefing.”

The name of Seongpil, a producer who never fails, will put Garo Enter on a solid foundation.

From now on, all of Garo Enter’s projects will have his name on them, whether he participates in them or not.

All the success of Garo Enter becomes his.

It has to be his.

“As a result, we will end up like KS Entertainment.”

The name is Horizontal Enter.

All the idols that belong to him.

Create synergy by being grouped under one brand.

And finally.

“Garo Enterdo also rises to the status of cultural leader.”

Seongpil recalled the promise he had made with Hong Gyu-heon, the promise he had made with Yang So-min, and the promise he had made with the Girls’ League.

Horizontal enter is the best.

Acquires Success Enter.

and.

‘I will become the best producer.’

For the sake of the Girls’ League that believes in him, Sungpil must become the best executive producer.

If this plan is successful, it will happen in the near future.

* * *

Park Sung-pil, the best executive producer who has to carry all of Garo Enter’s success on his back.

“Seolha, what should I do… … .”

The serious look on his face in the conference room had completely disappeared, and he was consulting with Baek Seol-ha.

Snow White gently stroked his hunched back with a worried expression, just like a mother comforting her child.

‘Thank goodness it’s nothing serious.’

I thought something big was wrong when Seongpil sent me a message at night saying, “Help me, Seolha.”

Snow White thought he had been kidnapped by a criminal organization.

The criminal organization demanded 500 million won in exchange for his release, so Baek Seol-ha took out all the cash she had, borrowed it from her family and friends, and went to the meeting place.

The organization that confirmed the money left the dock, leaving behind Seongpil who was completely wounded.

Snow White is shocked and takes off the cloth covering Seongpil’s head. Seongpil was crying.

‘Seolha, money… … .’

‘Is that money important?!’

Snow White unties the string that binds Seongpil’s hands.

‘But, because of someone like me… … .’

‘It’s not because of you, sir. I did it because you are the director.’

‘Seolha… … .’

Seiko’s ‘Faded Love’ plays in the background.

Seongpil has a weak smile on his wounded face. He looks like he could break and fall apart at any moment, and Snow White… … .

“Seolha?”

“ah.”

Snow White came out of her delusion.

“You too… … have no other way… … ?”

Seongpil, who asked Baek Seol-ha for advice, looked more worn-out than he had ever seen before.

Has he ever done this before?

Thinking back, it was probably around last year when Rika decided to stay in Japan. Seongpil ran to Rika like he had lost his mind and cried while saying something.

Eventually, Rika returned to Korea.

Seongpil looked exactly like he did back then.

‘I don’t think it’s a big deal, but… … .’

It would be a big deal for Seongpil.

If Baek Seol-ha was hated by Seong-pil, she wanted to become like him.

For example, I don’t know what it was, but Baek Seol-ha touched Seong-pil’s reverse scale.

Seongpil has become cold since one day. Even when Baek Seolha talks to him, gives him gifts, and asks for advice, he consistently ignores her.

And Baek Seol-ha, who had gathered her courage, cried and apologized, but all she got in return was a look full of disgust.

Snow White’s heart grew cold.

‘Stop delusions!’

“It’s the first time I’ve heard Hayang be so decisive.”

Oh my, she told Sungpil not to come because she didn’t need him. Thinking back to the usual Jang Ha-yang, it was hard to imagine that she would do that.

But since Baek Seol-ha knew how much Jang Ha-yang hated Seiko, she could understand.

Jang Ha-yang was the one who ran towards Seiko while holding a knife. Can a person do that no matter how excited they are?

Perhaps the feelings Jang Ha-yang had for Seiko were far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

“But I think it can be solved surprisingly easily.”

“Me, really? How?”

“Let’s meet up and talk. Have you ever talked face to face since that incident?”

“None. But… … .”

“Use it!”

Snow White followed Seongpil’s example.

Whenever Baek Seol-ha lacks confidence or blames herself, Seong-pil scolds her by saying, “Shit!”

This time, Snow White did it.

“Listen to me. Sincerity always gets through. That’s what Director Park has always done.”

“… … .”

Snow White sighed and grabbed Seongpil’s hand.

During her trainee days, Baek Seol-ha was much more timid than she is now.

At times like that, Seongpil would sometimes hold Baek Seol-ha’s hand and convey warmth and courage to her.

“I guarantee it. Even if you just have a short conversation with Hayang, you’ll feel ashamed of having suffered like this.”

“if…….”

“If that doesn’t work out.”

Snow White smiled bashfully.

“I will comfort you.”

“… … .”

“Why are you making that ‘I don’t need that’ look on your face?! Do you, do you not like me comforting you?”

“… … .”

“Of course, it won’t end with comfort! I will do my best to make the relationship between Director and Hayang better! After all, I am the leader!”

“No… … I was wondering if this was the Seol-ha I knew. You’ve become so sly.”

“I’m 26. That’s okay, and since Ha-yang is coming soon, please prepare quickly, sir… … .”

The living room door opened and Shin A-reum poked her head out.

“Unnie Hayang is here.”

Shin A-reum’s sharp eyes opened wide like a full moon.

“Teacher, what are you doing!”

“Uh, yeah?”

“Why are you holding the team leader’s hand without permission!”

Shin A-reum ran towards them and released their hands that were clasped together.

Snow White was embarrassed. No, why? This isn’t the first time something like this has happened, so why is she overreacting like this?

“Team leader, be careful.”

Shin A-reum carefully lifted Seong-pil up as if protecting him.

Seongpil was equally embarrassed.

“I’m so excited because the teacher’s dating ban has been lifted. Right now, teacher is a beast, so I’m sure he’ll try to eat everything he sees. Team leader is no exception, so watch your step. Got it?”

Seongpil and Baekseol were speechless.

Snow White was so shocked that she trembled and pursed her lips. Before she could get angry, Sungpil gave Shin A-reum a chestnut.

“ouch!”

“What kind of habit is that to you, sister?”

“No, Team Leader, I don’t know?!”

Shin Areum spread out her palm as if she was acting and pointed at Baek Seol-ha.

“This pheromone that a 26-year-old is giving off?! This biological aura?! I really can’t smell it!”

“He who speaks my age will not escape death.”

“Sorry! Joke! Neck! Let go… … !”

“Okay, Arami, even if it’s just a joke, Seol-ha must be really upset. Stop it, okay?”

“Why, Timzang, I see, there’s a drawing… …!”

Snow White stopped physically pressuring Shin Areum.

“Director, go ahead.”

Seongpil didn’t move and just looked at Shin A-reum, who was lying on the ground after being hit by Baek Seol-ha.

Snow White sighed and pushed his back.

Seongpil had no choice but to move forward. He went out the door, followed the railing, and reached the stairs leading to the first floor.

Jang Ha-yang was standing at the bottom of the stairs.

“… … .”

“… … .”

The standoff continued for some time.

And as if they had made a promise, the two of them slowly walked towards each other at the same time.

Jang Ha-yang went up and Seong-pil went down.

Eventually, the two met in the middle.

The two just look at each other without saying a word.

“… … .”

Baek Seol-ha and Shin A-reum, who were watching from the second floor, swallowed hard. How on earth would the situation unfold?

“Teacher, what will happen?”

“I don’t know.”

Jang Ha-yang doesn’t seem that angry. Even if the other person were Seong-pil, no one would know whether he would bow his head obediently.

Baek Seol-ha decided to plan in advance how to comfort Seong-pil. Would it be okay to watch a DVD of his favorite idol concert together?

That was when.

“Sir, I’m sorry… … .”

“No, I’m more sorry… … .”

Seongpil and Hayang Jang hugged each other while crying.

“… … ?”

“… … ?”

A large question mark appeared above Baek Seol-ha and Shin A-reum’s heads.

It was as if the script had been written in advance.

Seongpil and Jang Ha-yang seemed to realize the moment they looked into each other’s eyes. That they were longing for each other.

“I was overstepping my bounds… … . I have no right to tell the director what to do… … .”

“No, I was just too oblivious… … . I knew you wouldn’t be happy… … .”

“I was so scared because I thought the director hated me… … .”

“I thought I was going to die because I knew you hated me too. I felt like I couldn’t even breathe… … .”

Baek Seol-ha and Shin A-reum, who were watching this, were now speechless.

What the heck is this?

It was like last year when Jung Ho-hwan and the chairman of KS Entertainment were hugging and crying in the Garo Entertainment Hall. It was like when they shared a friendship by confessing their sins to each other as soon as they saw each other.

No, it was worse than that.

“This is Isani… … .”

Jang Ha-yang rubbed her tear-stained face against Seong-pil’s cheek. Seong-pil looked slightly embarrassed, but was absorbed in the magic of the atmosphere and remained still.

“That crazy… … !”

Shin Areum was about to run away in a fit of rage when Baek Seol-ha barely managed to stop her.

The touching reunion between the two continued for a long time.

“This is Garo Enter.”

The front door opened and Han Gu-in and Kim Deok-pal came in.

“Welcome to Garo Enter.”

“Yes, Director Han Gu-in. Thank you… … .”

Kim Deok-pal’s eyes turned to the stairs. Han Gu-in did the same. He couldn’t help but look.

Because the sobs of men and women were echoing throughout the hall of Garo Enter.

And what was there was a sight that matched the sound. Seongpil and Jang Hayang were clinging to each other like a conch shell and shedding tears.

Kim Deok-pal said in a calm tone.

“Ugh, Director Han Gu-in, what is this situation… … .”

“… … .”

Han Gu-in guided Kim Deok-pal back out.

The door to the horizontal enter closed, and the only sound in the hall was the sobbing of a man and a woman.

Garo Enter, recruiting Kim Deok-pal!

* * *

Executive Producer Sungpil and the main producer of this project, Hayang Jang. The two will be spending a lot of time together in the coming months.

It was the same today.

After finishing the idea meeting, we naturally had a meal in the same room. Even though we called it a room, it was actually an empty practice room.

The menu was a salad lunch box.

“You said the topic was love?”

Jang Ha-yang chose love as the theme of this album.

The employees who heard that reacted with, ‘Again?’

Love was a theme that had already been presented in Snow White’s ‘Apple Crush’.

But Jang Ha-yang said it was love with a different meaning.

“Yes. I should avoid overlapping with my sister as much as possible.”

There are many kinds of love.

Friendship, if you look at it broadly, is love, and liking yourself is also love.

If we look at it by material rather than type, there is sticky love, pure love, bright love, and dark love.

As love is an eternal theme for humanity, its ways of expression are endless.

To be honest, Sungpil was secretly excited when she brought up the topic of love. He was curious about what color of love Jang Ha-yang would portray.

“The easiest thing to worry about is.”

Jang Ha-yang picked up some salad with a fork and brought it to Seong-pil’s mouth.

“You must be the object of love.”

“Oh, what are you doing?”

“Are you embarrassed?”

Jang Ha-yang smiled.

“Are you family?”

Again.

It is also a gesture and tone of speech that seems to play with people’s hearts or to seduce them.

In the past, whenever this happened, Seongpil would playfully escape, or express embarrassment, or even tell people not to do it seriously.

But that’s not the case anymore.

“Even my family is embarrassed.”

Seongpil turned his head away from the fork held out by Jang Ha-yang.

Jang Ha-yang acted out bitterness.

“Honey, are we really a family?”

“I thought you said that if I called you that title again, I would die? And this is the third time already?”

“is it so?”

Jang Ha-yang turned the fork that she had held out to Seong-pil toward herself. Then, she gently put the meat on the fork into her mouth.

“How are you going to kill me?”

Her eyes curved gently, revealing a playfulness that could not be hidden.

“……ha.”

I lost.

Seongpil continued eating with a smile.

I don’t know yet what color of love Jang Ha-yang will draw. However, if the color is a shade of temptation, it seems like it will be a great piece of work.

Jang Ha-yang. Your very existence is a temptation.

The saying, “a beautiful and graceful country” or “a beautiful and graceful country” probably exists for her.

Even now that he knows that her attitude toward him was based on affection rather than love, he still has a hard time adjusting.

‘That’s why he’s an idol.’

Jang Ha-yang has the power to captivate everyone.

When I looked at this incident with a layer of caution removed, it was truly so.

Jang Ha-yang’s change in attitude also played a part.

Since this incident, Jang Ha-yang has been subtly distancing herself from Sung-pil. She no longer enters Sung-pil’s private line like she used to.

Sungpil is forced, either physically or psychologically, to look at her from a little further away. Perhaps because of this, her charm is more noticeable.

The veil of familiarity and intimacy has been lifted.

Don’t they say that flowers that bloom on a cliff and are only visible are more beautiful than those planted in a flower bed?

For example, now.

“I’ve thought about a lot of things.”

In the past, Jang Ha-yang had a habit that he would show when eating with Seong-pil. Whenever he chewed food, he would always cover his mouth with his hand.

But that’s not the case anymore.

This was one of the distances that Jang Ha-yang had created. In the past, Seong-pil would see Jang Ha-yang acting like that and think, ‘Is she doing this to look good to me?’

It seems that being comfortable with each other only increases the distance between us.

Seongpil thought that the relationship between himself and Jang Ha-yang was truly subtle.

“This time.”

“This time? Ah… … .”

Actually, even Sungpil was caught up in all sorts of thoughts that he normally wouldn’t have. Jang Ha-yang must have been the same.

“What is the fundamental basis of who I am? What makes me who I am? And what does it mean to be who I am?”

“Really? What makes you who you are?”

Jang Ha-yang opened her mouth as if embarrassed, smiling bashfully.

“that…….”

“brother!”

At that moment, the practice room door opened and Min Kyung-seop barged in. His face was very red, as if he was very excited.

“why?”

“I got some work, and it’s overseas work!”

“what?!”

Seongpil roughly put down the salad container and stood up to face him.

“Sir, is this America?!”

Did I get a casting call from a famous American program? Or a music festival? Either way, I’m definitely going!

‘The world has heard my prayers… …!’

“It’s Russia!”

“……what?”

“Russia, Russia!”

……russia?