Rockstar Again - Chapter 155



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Episode 155. Shadow Thief (2)

When you work as a reporter, you inevitably develop a sense of virtue.

After all, being a journalist is also a job done by people.

Furthermore, this is especially true because it is a job that allows you to see the invisible sides of your subject.

“I guess he likes me.”

Ko Kyung-jae looked at the entrance to the Jongno practice room under Lee Dong-ha and shook his head.

“I refuse, sir.”

This is Joo Hyo-eun.

I look at Ko Kyung-jae with a frown… … but I don’t particularly hate it.

Now, when it comes to Ko Kyung-je and Joo Hyo-eun, they are the great people that have been mentioned in Hidden Magazine.

Originally, a wounded beast would only lick its wounds if it had been similarly wounded.

Go Kyung-jae gave Joo Hyo-eun a warm look.

“Not you. I mean move.”

“aha?”

“… … .”

“Actually, I like it too. Hehe… … Honestly, I think there are almost no women these days who don’t like Lee Dong Ha?”

Ko Kyung-je’s gaze, which had left Joo Hyo-eun, turned back to the entrance of the Jongno practice room.

In the eyes of the high-ranking official, schoolgirls are seen loitering around the entrance.

“Hey. Is it because it’s been a while since you came here? There seem to be a lot more students here.”

“I told you, there’s no woman in Korea who doesn’t like Lee Dong Ha.”

“Oh, are you fans of Idongha? The fanboys?”

“Right.”

“You don’t study as much as you’re supposed to… … Tsk. What do you plan on becoming when you grow up… … .”

Joo Hyo-eun just smiled silently at Ko Kyung-je’s somewhat old-fashioned words.

Ko Kyung-je’s gaze turns to Joo Hyo-eun once again.

“You… … why did you say you became a reporter?”

“It’s a secret.”

“Ami… … is that where you’re from? You?”

“Hehehe… … .”

There is a lot contained in Joo Hyo-eun’s smile.

In fact, many nerds and crazy believers called “Pasoon” surprisingly find their own way to survive.

This could also be considered a specialized field.

Homemas that have already acquired Daepodong missiles also operate their own sites.

Some even go on to become full-time journalists.

Because I have some expertise in taking pictures.

Because I also have affection for my subject, I take good pictures.

My brothers are so cute.

Those who have let their imagination run wild like this have infiltrated various broadcasting stations and continued their lives as broadcast writers.

To begin with, these things are difficult to start without love.

Anyway.

Go Kyung-je’s eyes, which had been momentarily distracted by Joo Hyo-eun’s messy hair, turned to the window on the third floor of Lee Dong-ha’s practice room.

Third floor with lights on.

There is a moving vehicle there.

“There’s something special… … moving.”

Joo Hyo-eun reacted again to Ko Kyung-je’s monologue.

“He’s special. In a world overflowing with just handsome guys, why would anyone be crazy about Lee Dong Ha? Because he’s a little more handsome? No. Something special. His eyes and mask simultaneously show boyishness and wildness. Even if he’s not a singer but a model, his physique and proportions are believable. His fashion sense has revived the fading newtro boom. And what about his skills?”

“… … Is that your opinion as a reporter?”

“Hehehe… … .”

Joo Hyo-eun, who fills it with laughter again.

But the analysis wasn’t exactly wrong.

A white t-shirt with a youth top and bottom and converse.

It’s an old fashioned fashion, but it became trendy because Lee Dong-ha did it.

As a reporter leaving, I was glad to see him as an old man.

I miss my childhood and the nostalgia I felt for my older brothers.

And the rebelliousness and mystery that doesn’t know where it will go creates synergy with skill.

That also arouses my desire to report as a reporter.

So don’t follow in the footsteps of singers whose careers have ended.

There’s nothing really to gain.

Thinking about it that way makes me feel even more excited.

“Hey, but when we move and do reporting, we don’t get into accidents. We only get into accidents when we’re not reporting?”

“Ah… …the beauty salon incident?”

“uh.”

Journalists tend to know the truth more or less.

It spread like wildfire.

There are actually reporters who write articles like that, but that is just a strategy to follow the trend.

And even if you know the facts, there are also things like that where there is no clear evidence to overturn them.

Because anyone who looked at the photo looked like they were really close.

“Why on earth did you sit on Kim Woo-jae’s lap while fighting?”

“Hehehe… … .”

“Okay. What else can I ask you? Anyway, from the perspective of a moving expert, you’re going to have an accident sooner or later. You know Heinrich’s Law, right?”

“Are small accidents the precursor to big accidents?”

“yes.”

“uh?”

at that time.

Joo Hyo-eun’s pupils grew wide.

“why?”

“The lights on the third floor are off.”

“Why is that?”

“It’s not on at this hour. On days when I don’t have a schedule, it’s usually on until 10. It’s only 8 o’clock now!”

“?”

“Oh, it’s so frustrating. It’s not like I can go anywhere.”

As Joo Hyo-eun spoke, Ko Kyung-je started to run.

There are facts that fans may not know yet, but we found out while reporting.

Because one of the members is the richest of the rich.

I wonder if they bought the building behind the practice room, and when they move unofficially, they go out to the back and move by car.

So, if we want to keep going, the economy has to move too.

* * *

We arrived at a room-style bar in Gangnam and were quietly guided to our room.

“You can come this way.”

“yes.”

I glanced around and it was definitely a bit… … strange.

It also gives me a sense of euphoria, as if I’ve really become an adult.

At the end of the guide, as we open the door to the most remote room and go in, we see a sprout with sharp eyes.

So I asked.

“Are you alone?”

“What, did I bring you all this stuff? You’re just a single person.”

“What are you talking about, George?”

What a funny guy.

Perhaps because it is a room-style bar, there is a square table and sofa-shaped chairs on three sides.

I’m sitting in the seat facing the entrance.

Rest your chin on your hands with your fingers clasped together.

The atmosphere is really great.

I can’t even stand up because I’m short.

I just sat on the nearest sofa.

Then Woojae opens his mouth.

Put a lot of strength into your throat… …in a low tone.

“If you want to get together, why did you call me to a bar? Can’t you do it while you’re sober? Or, are you trying to apologize because you think you did something wrong?”

“He’s a funny guy.”

“That guy? This kid is really. Cute, how can you say he’s cute without stopping? He’s young, debuted late, and isn’t as popular as me? What? That guy?”

Honestly… … I know.

He’s older than me.

How can you not know that it comes up in just a few searches?

But what do I do if my brother’s voice doesn’t come out?

This is something like time slip or something before… … that… … it’s like a man’s pride.

A guy who has never had a meal with me starts talking informally to me right away.

It doesn’t go smoothly on this side either.

at that time.

Knock knock—with a couple of knocks on the door.

The door opens and my younger brother, my drinking teacher, comes in.

“Brother… … .”

He was going to see me first and say, “Hyung-nim-ya-something.”

A man who checks Woojae sitting in front of him and then changes direction abruptly.

“… … Im… … has arrived… … I am your older brother.”

It sounds like nonsense when you call yourself a big brother.

A man who is okay in the music industry.

The East Sea, a tiger, no, a male with long hair resembling a lion’s mane, looks at me and asks.

“You weren’t… alone… … No, you weren’t alone?”

When other people were present, the prohibition against assassination was strongly instilled.

Choi Dong-hae awkwardly looks at me and speaks respectfully.

“Yes, well. I have someone I can introduce you to.”

Me answering indifferently.

In the midst of the chaos, Woojae, who had been controlling the mood, suddenly stood up from his seat.

“Senior! It’s been a while!”

Of course, I had expected it to some extent when I called Donghae. I didn’t know it would be this hard.

The child turned pale.

In our time, if you don’t have confidence in fighting, it was the rule to call him “hyung-ah”. But I think Donghae is still popular with kids.

* * *

Woojae always thought that a capable person in the world should have an ego that matches his abilities.

Although ego can be seen as arrogant if misused, Woojae thought it was necessary and lived without hesitation.

Debuted after two years of training.

From the moment of debut, he started to rise rapidly.

Accordingly, Woojae’s ego continued to rise.

-I am the best.

There were also skills to be proud of.

Idols in the 21st century need to have talent to survive.

Of course, the face itself is a skill. But there are many idols who debut without even that.

In the end, those who survive are those with skills.

Woojae was the best among them.

Dance.

vocal.

Including producing ability.

Although vocals were a very slight weakness, he covered it with his song-making ability to the point of participating in all the songs on Nuclear’s album.

Woojae’s neck, which had grown from a small giant in Nuclear to a small giant in the Korean idol world, became incredibly stiff…

One day.

I met a man.

-Hey. What’s wrong with your throat? Are you hurt?

-to?

-Are you hurt? Hey!

The other person suddenly raised his voice and shouted. Woojae flinched without realizing it.

What covered up his infinitely high pride was his own skills, but also the fact that his team manager, who worked with him, was a former athlete. And he was a veteran with nearly 20 years of experience.

Woojae looked to the side without realizing it and saw his manager team leader bending over first.

-How have you been?

-There’s a guy next to you. What is he doing?

―Ah… … This time, the company is raising a new kid called Nuclear… … He’s still immature. I’m sorry.

-See you next time. Say hello properly.

That’s how it ended then.

―Dude. What’s that kid doing? Even though he’s doing well, he’s just a piece of trash that used to be popular. This is fucking frustrating…

Let’s pretend everything is fine as much as possible and tell Manager Team Leader Hyung.

The manager team leader’s expression hardened and he answered like this.

―You do that to everyone else, but don’t attack Choi Dong-hae. Next time you see him, greet him properly. He has a good memory, so he remembers everything, that guy.

-What are you saying? Why should I meet you next time? What if you remember? Are you going to hit me or what are you going to do?

-Hit that guy.

-……yes?

―I’m a real fan. He’s the rocker himself. That’s not all. He’ll go on other shows and say things without filtering that there’s a junior who’s not good at anything. If that guy does that, the juniors who are like Donghae Choi will come out and attack you. No matter how successful you become as a world-class singer, you can’t do that to Donghae Choi in Korea. Remember that.

fielder.

beast of prey.

Tiger, or lion.

I knew there was a man called that, but it wasn’t just a rumor.

But I thought I should just let it go…

If you’re afraid of poop, just avoid it.

however.

-Aren’t you going to say hello?

-Huh? Oh… … But… … This is our waiting room… … .

-What if this is your waiting room? Should I break your neck?

Because their activity periods overlap, we encounter them here and there.

And every time that happened, Woojae gradually got tired of Choi Donghae, who would catch him like a rat.

I’m scared… … this man.

There was a time when I hid in the bathroom.

but.

-What are you doing stuck here?

-Ah… … Hello… … .

-big!

Kwaaang!

Again, my body starts to flinch.

-hello!

-Go now.

-yes…….

-again.

-yes?

―Make sure to say hello properly when you leave.

-Ah… … Yes… … Sorry… … , I’m sorry!

-go.

-Yes! Goodbye, Senior!

Only then did he stop looking for the waiting room.

That doesn’t mean his fundamentals have changed, he’s still a rough ego Woojae.

At least he couldn’t do that in front of Choi Dong-hae.

More precisely, as Woojae and Nuclear’s levels rose and their positions in the company became more solid.

-I’ll delay my comeback.

-why?

-Oh, I’m just saying it’s late.

-Uh… … Uh… … Okay. How much?

-I don’t know. Maybe delay it by a month or two.

I tried hard to avoid it.

At that time, the manager who had been with him for 20 years when he was being bullied was also replaced.

But… … why… … .

“Senior… … Why… … Are you here?”

Choi Dong-hae, who appeared in Woo-jae’s dream because he was scared, smiles brightly at the world.

“The one I like… is my little brother… so… we… Dong-hwa… go.”

What the fuck are you talking about?

I was holding you like a rat, so why are you doing this to this little bastard?

Ah… …Because he’s my junior?

For no reason, my gaze turned to Lee Dong-ha.

This time, Lee Dong-ha says this.

“Sit down. Sit down. Make yourself comfortable.”

Ahh… … I feel dizzy and angry at the same time. Just looking at that kid’s face.

But Woojae laughed as he recalled the fear that had been imprinted on him.

I feel like my face is going to go numb… … but Choi Dong-hae is still scary.

Rockstar Again Episode 156