The Healing Life of a Music Genius - Chapter 73



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73 Small pleasures

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Hongdae Star musical instrument store.

“Ah, what did I buy again? It’s embarrassing, it’s not even that great.”

Daeseong twitched the corner of his mouth and opened the cake box I brought. Actually, this was the reason I came to Hongdae today.

While I was having a busy week at Seolwha Yejung.

The digital single released by ⌜Let’s Daeseong⌟ succeeded in charting on music sites.

Although it is not the main chart, it is ranked 2nd on the indie music chart!

Since it was also ⌜Let’s Succeed⌟’s career-high performance, I wanted to congratulate him in person.

Daesung roughly cut the tiramisu cake with a plastic knife and put it in his mouth.

“Umm. Seojin.”

“yes.”

“Are you saying this is the taste of success?”

“······ Perhaps?”

“Hehehe. Anyway, thank you. “Is school fun?”

I nodded.

“First of all, the kids are all cute. It’s also naive. I see some geniuses, but they don’t even know themselves. “I lose track of time when we talk.”

“Hehe. It’s a good time. “Youth.”

“But what about the other brothers? ”

“Oh, I’m going to the warehouse for a moment. “Everyone will be here soon.”

He said that the Star Musical Instrument Store was at a busy time, so they were hiring him temporarily as a part-time worker. I guess this time of year was also peak season for musical instrument stores.

however.

“Didn’t you say that the restaurant is closing down? “You’ve been holding out for quite some time?”

“Ah, that’s right. “They are preparing to close the business while receiving new products.”

“······?”

“Seojin. “It’s time for you to tell me the truth.”

Daesung looks very serious.

“How did you end up at Star Musical Instrument Store?”

“That’s it… I saw the phrase ‘going out of business sale’ on the internet…”

“That’s it.”

“!!!”

omg.

“I didn’t want you to know. Huh. This is the world of adults. Anyway, it is true that they are preparing to close the business. Because the moment there is a deficit, it has to be eliminated. “I’m just holding on for now.”

“······.”

The secret to survival of self-employed people in Hongdae was very surprising.

Customers came to Star Musical Instrument Store from time to time. I sat in a corner so as not to be disturbed and took out the staff paper I had written on the playground.

‘A very bright song was created.’

Does the feeling of a song change this much depending on your mood?

Even after washing my eyes, I couldn’t find the sadness or longing that I felt implicitly in ⌜TEST⌟ or ⌜The Unreachable Letter⌟.

“A sparkling song. Cute yet fun. It just makes me smile.”

Lee Yeon appeared while taking a quick look at my sheet music. Daeseong saw him and said, “Take the cake out of the refrigerator and eat it!” “Seojin bought it for me!” he shouts.

Lee Yeon grumbled at Daesung while taking the cake from the refrigerator.

“You mean you couldn’t resist taking a bite of this?”

“oh. “How did you know it was me?”

“Because there is no one else who can do that except my brother.”

“······ It was the taste of success and I couldn’t bear it.”

“ha. Seojin, look. “That’s what adults who just get older look like.”

“I’m just getting older! I want to stay young. “Hey.”

“······.”

“······.”

Lee Yeon trembled at Daesung’s cute sound and then ate the cake.

In fact, Lee Yeon also couldn’t resist cake.

“really. Seojin, the movie was a big hit. I heard your song was ranked high too? 5th place on TOP100 chart? It went up a lot. Even though it’s an OST.”

“The work was so good. “Now I am benefiting.”

“That’s not wrong either. I went to see ⌜13th Story⌟ with my wife, right? But after watching the movie, they only talked about the song that appeared in the last scene. “In short, I liked your song.”

“I’m glad you see it that way.”

Lee Yeon smiled.

“So, have confidence. There are not many composers who can do this much even if they are not your age. What’s more, it means that you know how to write new types of songs ‘in this way’. “This is truly amazing.”

I looked at the staff notebook.

“I hope it’s made well. “It’s still in the planning stage.”

“This is the hook part, right?”

“For now.”

“Who will be calling?”

Daesung had finished dealing with the customers and was coming towards us.

“what? Call?”

“Ah, I was watching Seojin write a new song.”

“new song? “Can I see it too?”

“Sure.”

Even though it was only a few words, Daeseong looked at the score seriously. Then he bursts into laughter.

“This is a song you wrote recently, right? “School life looks like you’re having fun.”

“Do you feel that?”

“To some extent. “I’ve been composing music for quite some time.”

Daesung hyung composes most of the songs on ⌜Let’s Daesung⌟. He looked at the score and suggested that he try playing it. Due to my brothers’ constant urging, I had no choice but to pick up the guitar.

The performance was very short.

Thanks to Deuk-su and Il-seong, who came into the music store soon after, we had to repeat the performance two or three times, but it was not yet a finished song and we could not show it for a long time.

“nice! It reminds me of my school days. “It’s refreshing.”

“It sounds a little like an idol song, doesn’t it?”

“Who will give this song to me?”

“Or has it already been decided?”

I answered them one by one.

I wrote this song with the hope that it would remind me of school in the spring.

It’s not an idol song.

The person who will give the song…

“First, I’m going to ask Sister Seolha.”

This is the end of the story about my song.

While I was at the Star musical instrument store, I took a look at the synthesizer.

When composing music, rather than just recording midi through a program, I wanted to try using a synthesizer.

Since it was impossible to do various tasks with the electric piano at home, I boldly chose a synthesizer.

Daesung explained it to me in detail.

“customer. Would you like to use the delivery service as well?”

“Sure. Fast delivery, thank you. “Be sure to attach a damage warning sticker as well.”

“Hehehe. “You’re meticulous.”

Daesung hyung laughs and jokes with me. You don’t know when the little girl who was struggling because she didn’t have enough money grew up like this.

“It is the most proud moment. Anyway, the guitar I gave away for cheap helped about 5%, right?”

“It’s about 50%. “It was a very precious guitar to me.”

“okay. “Every musician has at least one precious instrument.”

Daeseong patted my arm once.

I paid for the 2.45 million won synthesizer right away. Refresh with account transfer. I didn’t forget to cut off the cash receipt.

“They said you need to prepare for taxes in advance.”

“······ I wonder if those words would really come out of the mouth of a middle school student.”

Me and my ⌜Let’s be great⌟ brothers and I spent time drawing sheet music at the Star musical instrument store. As I make my own songs. My brothers were making band songs.

Then, I sometimes expressed my opinions.

“After the G chord… isn’t D/F# better? I think it would be more sophisticated to include the root note. Of course, it’s just my opinion.”

⌜Let’s be great⌟ The brothers were busy laughing after hearing what I said.

“I think Seojin is right? In reality, it seems to have become a little softer.”

“If this is going to happen, I’ll have to leave the arrangement to Seojin. “How much is your pay?”

“For brothers, it’s absolutely free.”

“young. “I mean.”

“It’s true…”

Of course, my brothers only said so and did not ask me for anything. People who play band music. They were people who preferred to develop their own music little by little.

In fact, none of the ⌜Let’s Be Great⌟ songs had composers, lyricists, or arrangers other than the members.

People who try to create music that is unique to the band.

Since they were people who truly loved music, I couldn’t get involved.

I left the Star musical instrument store with my brothers.

Then, while walking through Hongdae, I stopped briefly at the free busking zone.

A spontaneous decision.

After putting on my mask, I took out my acoustic guitar.

The brothers grabbed the guitar, bass, and drums that were pre-set in the busking zone one by one.

Lee Yeon, who was sitting next to me, quietly whispered to me.

“This is the taste of Hongdae. This is why I can’t leave here. “This too becomes addictive.”

“I think so too.”

The song was also decided spontaneously.

A slightly famous pop song.

Daeseong sang first, and Ilseong and Leeyeon also sang one song each.

People quickly flocked in.

“and. Is this a famous band?”

“⌜Let’s prosper⌟, right? “I liked this song.”

“ah! That band! “I’ll have to ask for an encore later.”

“stylish!”

When it was my turn to sing the fourth song, Daesung asked me to sing one song.

“Suddenly?”

“You sometimes sing one song at Star Live. “What’s wrong?”

“Hmm. then······.”

⌜Let’s thrive⌟ brothers who won’t leave me alone.

I had no choice but to choose a song.

⌜Imagine⌟ by John Lennon.

A song released alone by John Lennon after leaving the Beatles.

I calmly sang a song that symbolizes peace and love for humanity.

There is no heaven and hell,

No murder or sacrifice.

In a world where only love for humanity remains,

The lyrics are about just wanting to live in peace.

It was a song that Uncle Miller liked very much.

“and. “Where are you a trainee?”

“Your voice is very clear.”

“You seem really young? “How old are you?”

“The pronunciation is good too. He is also very good at capturing emotions. “It’s absolutely amazing…”

“It gives me goosebumps…”

I’ve already performed at Star Live House a few times.

I wasn’t that nervous about singing.

The performance ended quickly.

I had to leave because the next team was waiting.

“I thought you were going to do this well. Minus the first one.”

Daesung hyung messes up my hair. I avoided it last time, but this time I just accepted my fate.

Hongdae style spiky hair.

I had to take the subway in that condition.

When I saw my reflection in the dark window of the subway, I couldn’t help but giggle to myself.

* * *

Kwon Seol-ha was serious.

“Uh… So, I’m going to make a song based on the melody you just sent me… Are you thinking about me singing?”

– Yes. I thought my older sister could do it.

“Hey… To me, it sounds like a song that teenagers should sing? Fresh, cute, lovely, and…”

– My sister is also quite attractive.

“······.”

Kwon Seol-ha cleared his throat for no reason.

However, it was a little difficult to lower the slightly raised corners of my mouth.

He was weak in praise.

“Well, still! What am I… I can’t pretend to be young and look like a teenager at this age…! Yes, this song has a bit of a student vibe.”

– why? These days, I see that actors in their 20s are good at getting high school student roles. What I can’t say is my sister…

“Oh my! Seojin! “You know I’m older than you think!”

– Was it twenty… nine?

“Twenty-eight. In the entertainment industry, age is counted in 10,000.”

– okay. It was my first time knowing this.

“Hmm. It’s a cute song, but I think it’s a little difficult. Thank you so much for your concern, but I feel like your song will be a waste. really.”

– Uhm. All right. Then I guess I’ll have to find another way. If it was my sister’s song, I tried to arrange it to match her voice. For now… I’ll have to complete the song first.

“okay. I hope you try that. But Seojin.”

– yes?

Kwon Seol-ha continued speaking while lightly resting his arm on the desk.

“What’s good going on these days?”

“Is it a good thing?”

“Hmm! While listening to your song, that thought suddenly occurred to me. I wondered what Seojin was doing these days. “She can comfortably consult with her sister.”

– ah······.

Han Seo-jin paused for a moment and then answered.

– If it was a good thing, I got a call from Director Cheon once. It was a request from another director, and he asked if he could write a drama OST. But I refused because I thought it would be difficult right now. I was a little worried.

“······ Tsk tsk. Is that what you’re worried about? Seojin is the answer. But I hope you don’t work too much. Especially at your age.”

– yes?

“Nothing. Because it’s my concern. Is school life fun? “Are you doing well with your friends?”

I talked to Han Seo-jin for a while and then hung up.

The manager who was watching this quietly asked.

“I guess it’s always nice when Seojin calls.”

Seolha Kwon smiles.

“Yes. He’s always nice to see. “And he is also a child for whom I must always be grateful.”

Based on the success that started with ⌜TEST⌟, Kwon Seol-ha released two more follow-up songs.

The follow-up songs are also smoothly cruising the music charts.

I had no intention of continuing my career as a singer by relying only on Seojin, who recommended it.

‘Because I always have to do well.’

Thanks to Seojin, I got the chance.

That was enough.

I was so grateful for that alone.

With the thought of recommending,

We went up to a new stage again.

* * *

I was at Hongik University on Saturday and taking lessons from Professor Yuhan Kang on Sunday, so when I came to my senses, it was Monday.

During that time, I also composed some more music.

“Hwaam.”

“I’m sleepy?”

“little.”

“It would be nice to have a seat on the bus. “Hmm.”

Haeun also imitates my yawn.

I glanced at it and suddenly turned my head.

“You, that’s why I yawned.”

“Yawning is contagious.”

“therefore···.”

I had to take a bus from Saebom-dong to Seolhwa Yejung. Each student took their parents’ car or a taxi, but the default was public transportation.

Number 23-20 arrived 5 minutes later according to the arrival notice board at the bus stop.

Fortunately, the bus looked a little free.

Thanks to this, Ha-eun and I were able to sit down and go to school comfortably.

After arriving at the school, I entered the first floor of the main building and saw students crowded together.

“and! “I guess I got assigned to a class!”

However, Ha-eun’s short stature made it impossible for her to see the bulletin board. He jumps a few times and then gives up. The expression became a little glum.

“It’s a wise choice.”

“no way. “I’m small now…”

“no. I will look after it for you. wait. “I can’t see you from here anyway.”

“······.”

I made my way through the crowd to the bulletin board. It wasn’t easy because these guys were so strong.

In front of the bulletin board we barely arrived at.

As for class assignment…

“You and I, Ha-eun, and one of Ha-eun’s friends are in the same class. “It went well, right?”

Shin Joo-won, who was in front of the bulletin board in advance, gives information on my behalf.

“Then what class are you in?”

“It’s up there. “Take a look for yourself.”

I followed Shin Joo-won’s fingertips and was able to check the class assignment information at once.

“Class A, are you teacher Yang Woo-joo?”

“huh. “I think it turned out the best.”

and.

Next to the name, there was one more piece of information.

Reward and penalty points.

The kids around me are staring at me.

“Hey. Seojin, what did you do to have so many stores already?”

“I see you got a score on last week’s test?”

“Amazing, Great.”

“If I keep doing this, will I really be able to stand on stage?”

– Han Seo-jin, 3 stores

On one side of the bulletin board, benefits for each store were detailed.

Among them…

‘If there are 10 stores, priority is given to performance opportunities.’

There is a performance that is requested as a courtesy to the folk tale.

There were performances conducted by the Sulwha Foundation, and there were also performances conducted by Yejung itself.

Anyway, not a bad opportunity.

Lee Ha-eun and Oh Beom-jun were ranked just below me by 1 point, so it seemed like I was a little ahead.

“But you…”

“Do not say.”

“No, what about you…”

“My heart is already broken! Black. “I was just looking for freedom during my break!”

“······.”

I looked at Shin Joo-won’s score.

2 penalty points.

In the case of penalty points, the details of the relevant items were also written down, which was also surprising.

– Caught sleeping on the classroom floor.

– Caught sleeping on a locker in the hallway.

“Seojin.”

“why.”

“If I get 3 penalty points, why don’t you help me clean the practice room?”

“······.”

I left the crowd without answering. Shin Joo-won shouts from behind, “Black!” We are friends! I heard a strange cry of “Seo-jin-ah-ah!”

Outside the crowd, Ha-eun was waiting for me in a cat-in-boots pose.

“So half? how is it? how is it? how is it?”

His expression was so earnest that I didn’t even think about playing around with him.

I told Ha-eun that we were in the same class,

“Wow! Amazing, Great! right! oh my god! Really, it went well! “It’s amazing!!!”

Ha-eun’s high notes immediately caught the attention of friends around her.

“······ uh? “Ugh.”

Ha-eun, who was shouting ‘Daebak’ three times by herself, ended up monopolizing the attention of those around her. She immediately blushes and lowers her head.

In a quiet atmosphere.

“Eh? “What does this mean?”

“frog?”

“What kind of mountain is this?”

From somewhere, a high-pitched hiccup sound began to faintly echo.

This time, the high-pitched sound of ‘poetry’ was also mixed in.

It went up by a semitone.

A situation where you can’t help but laugh.

This was such a fun school life.