Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter - Chapter 6



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6. Something I have never experienced before

[No more, no less, three times!]

[The [Composition] stat was created through persistent study of Mars.]

“You’re finally here!”

Cha Seong-jun raised his body with a gasp.

We were conducting an experiment on neglect activities over the past two days, yesterday and today.

While singing practice improves your vocalization and range, there was no corresponding stat for studying harmony, so this was an experiment just in case.

But, as expected, the composition stats have been newly developed.

“It seems that studying Martian science three times was a condition.”

You can tell from the message, ‘three times’, no more, no less.

“If that’s the mechanism…”

Following vocal stats, composition stats have been opened.

If so, it was inevitable that additional stats for becoming a singer-songwriter would continue to appear in a similar manner.

For example, writing lyrics or arranging!

“It was a good thing I kept the coin.”

There are currently 4 Song Coins in hand.

In addition to the 3 obtained yesterday, 1 was added as a 3rd day login bonus.

It was at a time when the seed of my career as a singer-songwriter sprouted.

Cha Sung-jun invested all five coins into composition stats.

[Composition Lv.1 > Composition Lv.5]

“It’s a composition.”

Cha Seong-jun recalled something that happened at the academy a long time ago.

It’s not that he hasn’t tried composing songs, as his trainer suggested that he try composing or writing lyrics instead of quitting vocals.

Since I could play the guitar somehow, I recorded a melody over familiar chords and asked for feedback.

The vocal trainer’s reaction when he heard that.

– Uh… Uh… Okay, since it’s my first time…

Although it was wrapped in awkward consolation, the meaning was clear.

It was so bad that I couldn’t even say anything.

It must have been obvious that he had no talent at all.

So, during the first character synchronization, the composition stat probably didn’t exist at all.

“But I wonder how things have changed now.”

The method of verification was simple.

Cha Seong-jun turned on his laptop and searched for a website called Chord Play. It was a website he used when he was really into vocal practice. It was a place where you could input a chord and it would play it repeatedly.

[ ] – [ ] – [ ] – [ ]

A blank space appears on the home screen where you can enter a code.

Cha Seong-jun wrote down four codes without hesitation.

F – G – Am – Em

“After all, the money code is the national rule.”

Money Chord.

This is a chord progression that reinterprets Pachelbel’s ‘Canon’, which is familiar to the general public. It is a chord progression that is frequently used in producing hit songs regardless of whether it is pop or ballads because it can create a familiar melody that is easy to catch your ear. It is literally money.

Among the many types, the code that Cha Sung-jun chose was the code mainly used by the famous overseas artist, ‘Justin Bobby’.

Why? Because I often sang this song as a practice song.

♪~ ♬~

Set the instrument and BPM to piano and 90 respectively and press the play button. The entered chord sounds will be played repeatedly.

That moment.

“uh?”

Something began to flow into Cha Seong-jun’s head.

A melody that flows like a thread passes by along the bass chords.

Then, beats and sessions that matched the melody he had thought of began to faintly hover and then disperse.

It’s as if the music fairies are playing tricks on the staff in my head with colored pencils and stamps.

“This is crazy.”

Cha Seong-jun, who had stopped playing the chords, let out a single word of shock.

It was an inspiration I had never experienced before.

If in the past his inspiration was a dry desert, now that he has leveled up it has become an oasis.

If he had this much inspiration back then, the trainer’s expression would have been different.

But even then, it wasn’t perfect.

‘The melodies and sessions that came to mind felt a bit unorganized.’

Even that inspiration lasted for too short a time.

Perhaps if you raise the level further, the melodies or sessions that were quickly scattered will be heard longer and more clearly.

“Wow, this isn’t going to work.”

I’m excited to level up as soon as possible and experience even greater inspiration than I do now.

But there was something I had to do first.

“What good is it if you’re just brimming with inspiration? You don’t have the equipment to record it.”

That is, purchasing composing equipment was a priority.

Cha Seong-jun searched for the equipment needed for composing.

First of all, you need a basic music composition program and a PC to run it, a master keyboard to record melodies, a microphone to record vocals, speakers and a headset for monitoring, and finally an audio interface.

Afterwards, I searched through various blogs and communities to find brands and prices suitable for home recording.

“If you’re looking for a place to buy something, then Paradise Shopping Mall is the place to go, right?”

These days, buying things online can be cheaper and faster.

As I am starting music again, I wanted to visit the store in person, which is the hometown and mecca of all musicians.

Because it has that tone, that tone.

“Oh, while I’m at it, I should get an acoustic guitar too.”

I decided to use the acoustic guitar as my main instrument in the game, but it was funny that I didn’t have a guitar in real life.

If I buy a guitar this time, I should also raise its stats.

Because the way he plays the guitar and sings is the epitome of a singer-songwriter.

Meanwhile, Paradise Shopping Mall’s business hours are from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM every day except Sundays.

For Cha Seong-jun, an office worker who works overtime for 30 minutes to an hour every day to earn a promotion, Saturday was his only day off.

“Then I guess we’ll have to go on Saturday.”

Cha Seong-jun registered his schedule on his cell phone calendar.

Then suddenly.

‘Oh, by the way, Manager Seol said he wanted to meet me this weekend.’

I forgot about it for a while because we didn’t hear from each other after you said you’d talk in detail next time.

Surely, you didn’t forget it yourself?

“Well, if there’s still no answer by tomorrow, should I just ask first?”

He ignored it and launched the ‘Baedal Citizen’ app.

Tonight, I plan to enjoy chicken and beer while celebrating the blossoming of my composition stats.

After completing the order, this time I made the avatar eat to recover stamina.

The moment I was watching to see if the guy’s meal was ramen again today.

“oh?”

This time, the avatar was holding a generous amount of chicken legs in both hands.

The smiling guy bit into a handful of chicken legs.

“Hey, you’re celebrating just like your brother.”

Cha Seong-jun smiled happily and closed the system window.

Then he went back to the Chord Play site again.

I was planning to get used to the inspiration for the song before the chicken and beer arrived.

♪~ ♬~

To the flowing accompaniment, fairies once again danced in my head.

*

And the next morning.

– Mr. Seongjun. Are you busy?

The internal messenger rang.

The sender is Seol Hye-yoon.

Well then, there was only one matter.

– Yes, sir. Go ahead.

– I’m sorry for being late in contacting you. What I meant was, as I said last time. Do you have time on Saturday? Around 11 or 12 o’clock.

As expected, it was a story about a weekend appointment.

If I didn’t hear from you today, I was going to ask you tomorrow first, but you saved me the trouble.

But of all days, it’s Saturday and not Sunday.

I have to go to Paradise Shopping Mall that day.

It was difficult to make an appointment right away because I didn’t know how long my schedule with Seol Hye-yoon would be.

So, first of all, I decided to ask what they were planning to do that day.

– Sir, if you don’t mind, may I ask what we’re doing on Saturday?

When Cha Seong-jun asked.

– Ah! Actually, that’s···.

Seol Hye-yoon carefully told the whole story.

Indeed… That was the reason.

After hearing the explanation, he could understand why she had invited him to her home.

– So how long will it take?

– It won’t take long! About an hour? Oh, if it’s okay with you, Seongjun, I’d like to treat you to a meal.

Then, roughly, about two hours.

To that extent, there is no disruption to the schedule at all.

– Okay. See you then.

– Yes, I will send you the address through KoTalk!

In this way, I confirmed my promise with Seol Hye-yoon.

Cha Seong-jun updated his calendar.

Little by little, various events began to occur in his life, which had been like a hamster wheel.

*

Time passed quickly until the weekend.

In the meantime, I bought a MacBook for composing, just in time to get rid of the bull’s horn.

MacBook Pro 16-inch for intermediate and professional users.

At first, I was thinking of buying a MacBook Air for beginners with good cost-effectiveness, but I decided to level up quickly anyway, so I bought a product one level higher.

When 3 million won, equivalent to a month’s salary, was taken out of my account at once, I gasped for a moment, but when I opened the MacBook that arrived the next day, I felt like I was flying.

Afterwards, I purchased and installed the music composition program Logic as a genuine product, and watched video lectures on YouTube.

Even though it was clearly my first time learning it, the content went straight into my head as if I already knew it. Is this also because the composition levels were synchronized?

Meanwhile, while eating, sleeping, going to work, and playing games, my stats grew somewhat.

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[Cha Seong-jun Lv.2]

▶ Title: Late bloomer aspiring singer-songwriter

▶ Stats: [Vocal Lv. 4] [Range Lv. 5] [Rhythm Lv. 3] [Appearance Lv. 3] [Composition Lv. 5]

▶ Skill: [Chest Breathing Lv.2] [Abdominal Breathing Lv.2] [Chest Voice Lv.1] [False Voice Lv.1] [Guitar Playing Lv.1]

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First of all, the character level has become 2.

Due to neglect activities, the vocalization stat and abdominal breathing skill increased to level 4 and level 2 respectively.

You also get 3 coins as a login bonus.

There was one more thing I found out.

[You have reached the maximum level of Stage 1.]

[Promotion is required to level up.]

[When 3 or more stats or skills reach Lv.5, a promotion mission is given.]

When trying to raise the composition stat to level 6 using coins, a system message appears.

Step-by-step level-up restrictions.

A system similar to that of other idle games was being applied, where growth stops when a certain stage is reached.

Stage 1 max level was 5.

After that, I turned my spare time from studying Mars to practicing singing to prevent loss of stamina.

Likewise, instead of achieving level 5 in vocal range, the product was an increase in vocalization and abdominal breathing levels.

And now again.

Cha Seong-jun was standing in front of a door he had never seen before.

This is Seol Hye-yoon’s officetel.

“Phew.”

Cha Seong-jun takes a deep breath.

It was my first time being invited to a woman’s house, so I was nervous.

In his hand he was holding a small shopping bag.

It contains scented candles that I hastily purchased at the department store this morning.

What kind of incense is this expensive?

Ding dong-

As soon as I rang the bell, I heard footsteps coming from inside, followed by a voice saying, “Yes, I’m coming out.”

“Oh, you’re here?”

Cha Seong-jun’s eyes widened at the sight of Seol Hye-yoon opening the door and coming out.

Instead of the neat office look he wears at work, he is wearing a loose T-shirt and shorts. He also doesn’t wear his usual intellectual glasses, giving him a natural look.

‘They say women are completely different inside and outside the company… So this is what Manager Seol feels like at home.’

Even at work, she was a quiet woman and her glasses were hidden, but if you looked closely, you would be surprised at her beauty, and there were compliments from her seniors. But now that she took off her glasses, she was a beauty that anyone who passed her on the street would turn around and look at.

“Thank you for taking the time to come here. Please come in.”

Cha Seong-jun followed her into the house.

Then he handed over the paper shopping bag he was holding.

“Hey, this isn’t anything special.”

“What is it?”

“It’s incense. Joseon Candle.”

“Wow, it smells good. Thank you, Seongjun.”

Seol Hye-yoon smiles brightly as she receives the gift.

As expected, it was the right thing to do not come empty-handed.

I think that’s enough greetings.

“Then… shall we begin right away?”

Cha Seong-jun rubs his palms.

Then, guided by Seol Hye-yoon, he strode into her room.

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