The Healing Life of a Music Genius - Chapter 152



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152 New Memories in Singapore

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woke up from sleep

I checked the clock and it was only 6 o’clock.

However, my mind was clear and my body felt refreshed.

Since the performance was over, I may have slept a little more peacefully than usual.

then······.

‘Was I getting nervous without realizing it while preparing for this performance?’

It didn’t seem like it.

The feeling of being so peaceful came to me as a bit of a surprise.

When I looked next to the bed, Suyeon was breathing softly.

Thanks to the hotel’s consideration, my younger brother slept right next to me even though I was staying in a suite with multiple rooms.

“They even gave up their boats.”

The room wasn’t hot because the air conditioner was on, but Suyeon’s animal senses seemed to know that it was summer in Singapore.

I straightened Suyeon’s top and covered her with a blanket, and now she even talks in her sleep.

“Umm. brother······. I am expensive… You said you would buy me a car… I have a lot of money… Just take a pick… I also like sports cars…”

After thinking about it for a while, I started recording it with my cell phone. Evidence that may be useful in the future is gradually accumulating. I have a lot to receive from Suyeon later.

Even after taking a shower, everyone in my family was asleep.

Maybe it was because it was early, or maybe my family was more nervous about my performance.

I left the room after leaving three short notes saying I would go down to the lobby just in case.

The hotel lobby was quiet.

Among the people passing by, there were people who gave me a quick hello, and most of them seemed to be audience members who had seen my performance yesterday.

‘There are a lot of people who can’t sleep.’

and.

Among the sleepless people, there was one who knew me well.

“You woke up early.”

“My eyes opened naturally.”

“haha. so.”

Professor Yoohan Kang looks at me, leaving an empty espresso cup on the table.

I joined the table after ordering a drink.

The professor checked my health and the condition of my hands.

He immediately let me know what he thought of yesterday’s performance.

We gave and received feedback.

I came up with a new idea by comparing the professor’s opinion with my own.

I also thought about a new direction for my performance.

There was a lot of depth and more detailed conversation than last time.

All of these were things that Professor Yuhan Kang repeated like a routine.

“I always get help like this from my professor… “I don’t even know how I can repay you.”

Someone who doesn’t expect anything in return.

The professor ordered another cup of espresso and smiled kindly.

“Seojin. The fact that I was able to hear the same performance from you yesterday is enough for me. I was faced with music that was not enough but overflowing. Aren’t I a musician too? I think Seojin knows very well how your music affects me, even if I don’t have to explain it. and······.”

Professor Yuhan Kang continued speaking while holding up a newly released espresso cup.

“Until you understand the taste of this coffee, I have something to tell you. Until then, don’t take away ‘my fun’. “There is no need to worry about ‘returning the favor’.”

“then······. If there is anything you need my help with, please let me know at any time. Even small things are okay. “It’s because I want to help, even if only in that way.”

“haha. i get it. For now, I want you to be my companion. “How do you feel?”

“yes. As much as you want. “Of course I have to do it.”

While talking about this Marina Music Festival, the story about pianist Huber came up.

In the past, a musician decided to teach my master class as a reward for winning a competition.

The professor said he had a brief talk with him yesterday.

“You said to come visit Yongshuto Music College whenever it’s convenient for you. “I wanted to express my regret and gratitude to you.”

“Sorry and gratitude?”

“Thank you for being such a great musician. And I’m sorry for causing the AC2505 accident. “I saw him for the first time yesterday and he seemed like a nice person.”

“But I don’t think he needs to feel sorry for me…”

Professor Yuhan Kang handed me a business card.

“Right. But he seemed like that kind of person. So, it would be okay for you to contact me at least once when you have time.”

The many relationships that arose when I came to Singapore.

‘From Uncle Miller… I really got to know a lot of people…’

Strangely enough, it seemed like the relationships were becoming more numerous than I could have imagined.

“all right. “I will definitely contact you.”

“okay. Then I’m sure he will like it too.”

The professor congratulated me on the success of my Esplanade performance and also asked about my future plans.

In fact, now I can perform the performance I want.

He also asks me what kind of music I really want.

After much thought, I answered the question starting with what the professor knew.

“After I finish performing at the Singapore National Hospital, I want to focus more on the Queen Elizabeth Competition. The contest is… It’s my personal desire. I guess the fact that I never won a competition when I was young stayed in my mind. So I don’t want to miss that opportunity.”

“ha ha ha. “Hearing those words makes me feel like I’m your age.”

“And the contest was more fun than I thought. It was like that in Ettlingen as well. “It was great to meet many musicians and see their music right next to me.”

“Those things can be said to be another advantage of the competition.”

“One more thing…”

I looked into the professor’s eyes.

Spending a long time with Professor Yuhan Kang.

With a lot of help.

There was one thing that bothered me.

I decided to solve it today.

I wanted to get one step closer to the person who showed me how grateful I was.

“Actually, I also want to do pop music. until now······. “I was making music like that without telling the professor.”

“······.”

“Classical and popular music. Through those two things, I want to let many people hear my music. Like yesterday’s performance. “I want to continue to present music that conveys my meaning and thoughts.”

“······.”

Professor Yuhan Kang quietly looks at me.

I told you step by step what happened so far.

Since I signed a contract with ⌜Moonlight⌟ as MJ.

I talked about composing music, making movie OSTs, singing songs, and even recently making a song for singer Jang Hyun-pil.

and.

The reason I couldn’t tell this story to the professor sooner was because I wanted to protect my anonymity as MJ at all costs.

On the one hand…

“I felt like I would be called an unserious musician who didn’t focus solely on classical music. Professor, you know very well that cases like this are not common.”

“······.”

“But I can do both. I’m telling you now because I’m confident that I can do that. and······. “I’m sorry for telling you this late.”

“······.”

The professor didn’t say anything.

I don’t know how you will react.

I don’t even know how time was actually passing, but the time of silence definitely seemed to be getting longer.

however······.

“ha ha ha! “Did you do that too?”

“yes?”

The professor burst out laughing.

And he told me something completely unexpected.

“I’ve been going crazy for a long time. “I see you were the musician who composed and performed ⌜The Unreachable Letter⌟.”

“yes? That… “Have you known since then?”

“In a vague way.”

A piano song I composed for director Cheon Hee-tae’s movie ⌜Story of the Thirteenth Month⌟ earlier this year.

He was actually almost convinced after hearing that song.

“But you haven’t told me about that all this time?”

“okay. Shouldn’t I have secrets just like you? Everyone has a secret or two. And a teacher and a student have some similarities.”

“······.”

“okay. Seojin said you were MJ? I’ve heard a rare song during this time, and it was you, Seojin? That’s interesting. Fun. How do you feel? “Do you think my ears haven’t become that dark?”

“I think so.”

The professor laughed for a long time.

“You must have gone through a lot of trouble hiding that story from me.”

“however······.”

“Do you find it surprising that I didn’t say anything to you just now?”

“······.”

It suddenly occurred to me that Professor Yuhan Kang might have learned mind reading somewhere.

I nodded.

“If you were negligent in practicing or lacked talent, I might have scolded you. But you are not like that. I don’t know much about pop music, but I know that MJ is a famous composer. And I also know that pianist Seojin Han is an excellent pianist. But what ‘feedback’ am I going to give you?”

Without knowing it, I felt like the tension I had was slightly relieved.

“Seojin. It doesn’t really matter to me whether you play classical music or pop music. A teacher’s job is to simply help you make the music you are good at and the music you want to make. Seojin. you are my disciple “You must not forget that.”

“······.”

“I have always thought that because you have so much talent, you must also be greedy. But you don’t have to worry about it alone. There is me by your side, your parents, your younger brother, and countless musicians who know you. “I wish we could trust them a little more and especially rely on adults more.”

“······.”

“I also want you to unburden your heart. Also, I hope you will let go of the unique ‘sadness’ that is felt in your music. Just like today, I hope that in the future I will be able to rely on others little by little. “You are a ‘child’ who is fine enough to receive help from others.”

“······.”

“And you can always count on me as your teacher. “I don’t know what you think, but I think of you as my eternal disciple.”

Words pouring through my thoughts.

The professor actually thanked me for telling me the secret.

I listened to the professor and answered that I would try to do that in the future.

“I think that answer is sufficient.”

“today······. “Thank you for your words.”

“Hehehe. It’s nothing special. “Let’s talk about this often from now on.”

After talking with the professor, I went back to the hotel room.

Soo-yeon just happened to wake up and runs towards me and hugs me.

“Wow. But why did you go to the lobby? “It was written in the memo…”

“I just went to get some fresh air, and I met Professor Yuhan Kang. “Thanks to you, we got to talk about something a little more reassuring.”

“Relief…?”

Suyeon keeps rubbing her eyes.

Then, as if he came to his senses, he hurriedly asked me a question.

“right! brother! Is there anything you want to do today? “Let’s do what our family wants to do and play together!”

“suddenly?”

“huh! I had that thought yesterday after hearing my brother play. Today is my brother’s day. “Let’s do whatever you want!”

“okay?”

After thinking about it for a moment, I remembered the ‘Singapore Tour Guide’ that Sooyeon was watching intently on the plane.

Sooyeon is definitely…

“Then, shall we go to the botanical garden near here? “I heard it’s really big.”

“Poetry, botanical garden?”

“huh. For some reason, I want to go. “How is Sooyeon?”

“······!”

Suyeon, who opened her eyes round, asked me in a raised voice, although she was clearly half asleep.

“brother! I guess we are definitely brother and sister! “Actually, I wanted to go to that botanical garden too!”

“okay? that’s interesting?”

“It’s so amazing! “Do you mean this is lunch?”

“Isn’t this the same as before?”

“Oh right! With all my heart! Hi-Hi. Then we can go to the botanical garden and buy lunch! right?”

“Are you going to buy ice cream as a snack?”

“As expected, my brother seems to have the same tastes as me. Let’s play like that! By the way, I’ll buy you ice cream. I worked hard to save up some pocket money. “I asked my mom to exchange money for me.”

“Tsk tsk. “How much did you save?”

“Hmm. That’s a secret. For your information, I can only buy food for my brother and myself. By the way, I can’t buy it for Mom and Dad.”

After the Esplanade performance, today’s schedule is completely empty.

My family, Professor Yu-han Kang, and Teacher Ha-sun Park spent a leisurely day together in Singapore.

I enjoyed sightseeing, eating delicious meals, and watching a performance at the Marina Music Festival.

and.

“Oppa, it’s really a secret. got it?”

“okay. of course. “Let’s eat quickly before we go back to the hotel.”

“You have to hurry. however······. Hehehe! “I got a headache.”

“Would you like my brother to help me out with a bite?”

“oh! Then, I want to have a bite of your ice cream too!”

“Suyeon can eat two bites.”

“surely. “I think that would be fair.”

Actually, only me and Suyeon ended up buying ice cream and eating it.

Both were ice creams that Sooyeon bought with money.

In Singapore, where I thought I would remember only one memory forever…

New memories are made.