The Healing Life of a Music Genius - Chapter 92



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“They said it was my song. “You said that.”

Lee Ha-eun pointed at me with an ice cream stick. Does it mean a warning? I watched him quietly and tried to take a bite of the ice cream.

But Lee Ha-eun’s hands were faster.

‘It’s a shame.’

It was a narrow difference.

“Ji, what were you trying to do now?”

“I thought I’d get a bite to eat.”

“······ You just ate all the ice cream, right?”

“Originally, other people’s rice cakes seem bigger.”

Lee Ha-eun thought for a moment and then responded kindly, saying, “Then… shall I buy you another one?” Of course, she told me it was okay because it was a joke.

We are back to the main topic.

“So is it true that I sing this song?”

⌜For some reason, it seemed like the number of people around me who liked my vocals was gradually increasing since spring⌟.

Manager Park Hoon, assistant manager Charina, and older sister Seolha.

Now even Lee Ha-eun.

“Your voice is original. “I think this is right.”

“You are resolute.”

“Because I said I have the rights to this song. In my opinion, I think you are the best. And Seojin, you sing well enough.”

And then smiles.

“Teacher Lee Ha-eun has no hesitation in praising you.”

“Because it’s true. And if your label objects, call me. “I will help you convince me.”

I burst out laughing.

“How are you going to help me?”

“That’s it…”

Lee Ha-eun took a bite of the ice cream stick for no reason. His small mouth purrs for a while before he continues speaking.

“Is it okay if I say I’m your fan? This is a song that fans are eagerly waiting for. Otherwise… Wouldn’t it have some effect if I told you my story? I will help you. “I can do it!”

‘What does a kid who doesn’t like talking about himself to others say…’

Looking at Lee Ha-eun, who was so innocent, I ended up throwing up my hands.

“I lost. It will be fine even if you don’t have to. “I will do as you say.”

“oh. really?”

“What can I do when you say that? “It looks like I have another song to sing myself.”

“and!”

The ice cream talks continued. As for the ice cream we ran out of, we each bought one more.

In fact, I tried to include Lee Ha-eun as a co-lyricist. Actually, the main character of the lyrics of this song was Ha-eun.

But even that was rejected.

“no way.”

“why.”

“Because I have the right to do what I want to do with this song. I’ll do it my way. The composition, lyrics, and singing were all done by you, so it doesn’t make sense to put my name in it. MJ and ⌜Unknown⌟ will do. Understand?”

“······.”

Lee Ha-eun.

He’s a very stubborn kid.

And yet nice.

There was no way I could beat Lee Ha-eun with words.

Lee Ha-eun clapped her hands three times and announced the end of the meeting.

“So today’s meeting is over?”

“But can this be called a meeting?”

“why?”

“All your opinions were accepted. Honestly, it was one-sided.”

Lee Ha-eun answered a little slyly.

“This is why power is important to people. I hope you know it well too. “This is the true face of society.”

“I finally understand why you continue to be class president.”

“Actually, it was a secret, but you can see it as that. Huh! “Power is always sweet.”

Thanks to Lee Ha-eun’s joke, I burst out laughing again.

We stopped by a Korean music studio and practiced together.

I’m not sure why.

With each passing day, the quality of the ensemble was increasing.

* * *

A cafe in Gangnam.

“I can’t give you a detailed explanation, but I modified the lyrics a little for personal reasons. I think you can refer to that and listen. That’s why I couldn’t send you the music file in advance.”

“This song is very sensitive. “You said you couldn’t show it to me last time.”

“The situation changes every time.”

“Did you decide to sing the song too?”

“I want to do that for now.”

Manager Park Hoon grins.

“I guess I gained a little more confidence in my vocals. “He said he was taking lessons directly from singer Seolha Kwon.”

“It’s not necessarily because of that.”

After giving a rough explanation, I sent the music file to Manager Park Hoon and Assistant Manager Charina.

“⌜Like a mirage⌟. “The title is good.”

“It looks romantic.”

The two of them pressed the play button on the music app almost at the same time.

Each person wears earphones and headphones. Thanks to this, I couldn’t even hear the singing.

However, I was able to tell what kind of melody was being played just by looking at the time information displayed in the music app.

I quietly closed my eyes, even if just for a moment.

⌜One day, I heard a story.

That’s how it happened. So please understand.

I was too young and didn’t know what it meant.⌟

The Em chord changes from C to Am.

As the song progressed, I think my voice naturally trembled a little.

⌜It was a moment when I got scared.

Before I knew it, only a mirage was left next to me.⌟

These are the calm words of a friend of mine who pretends not to be lonely when in reality he is lonely.

It kept lingering in my head.

⌜Even if you cry, it won’t come back.

Where can I see her?

There was only a picture in a small frame.⌟

I opened my eyes in moderation.

Despite my will, the song was still playing in my head.

Manager Park Hoon and Assistant Manager Charina said nothing.

They just listen to my song in silence.

I looked around the cafe.

Most people look bright.

Do these people also have their own stories?

Maybe it was just my presumptuous thinking, but it probably seemed like it.

Meanwhile, Manager Park Hoon took off his earphones first. The Tsarina also puts down her headphones.

Manager Park Hoon gave the evaluation first.

“It’s a very calm song.”

“I wanted to give that feeling.”

“A song of farewell. The lyrics are just lyrics, but the melody touches my heart. “Did you intentionally only use the guitar as the instrument?”

“yes.”

“good job. I like it because it’s not excessive. “I can’t say it’s a song that fits the trend these days, but…”

“Everyone goes through breakups. So I think you will sympathize with it.”

“okay. There is no one who cannot relate to this song. Good. That’s why it’s a good song.”

But then.

Suddenly, Assistant Manager Charina bursts into tears. He was startled and was about to say something, but the Tsarina’s deputy spoke first.

“Suddenly I remembered the old days. There is something about it that makes you completely immersed. I don’t know if it’s something the composer wouldn’t like… “I think it’s even more touching because it feels like a song sung by a boy.”

Fortunately, the response seemed to be okay.

I was a little worried because this song was written without the public at all in mind, but I guess there was no need to worry.

Manager Park Hoon also gave an additional comment.

“I like this boyish sensibility right now. “Your voice will completely change in just three years, and even if you try to do it, you won’t be able to do it then, right?”

“Probably so.”

“That will definitely be an attractive point. If ⌜Unknown⌟ does well this time, he will definitely receive attention. Last time ⌜For some reason, when things were about to calm down after Spring⌟, they released a pretty good follow-up song. “Good timing.”

“But you’re talking as if ⌜Unknown⌟ is someone else’s business.”

Manager Park Hoon laughed at my joke.

“Thanks to someone. So what’s the next song?”

I also sent the second song audio file to Manager Park Hoon and Assistant Manager Charina.

A short wait.

At the end, a slightly different reaction emerged.

“and! A very exciting song! Pop? Alternative? “It’s a song of that genre, right?”

“that’s right. I used a variety of instruments and tried a lot of experimental things. But the basics are pop.”

“It’s a song that’s perfect for summer, so I think it’ll be used a lot as dance music.”

Manager Park Hoon also added a word of help.

“This is definitely popular. The melody is also addictive. The lyrics are simple too. “I especially like the chorus.”

“I had a hard time making the chorus. “I put a lot of time into it.”

“But… you composed these two songs at the same time? “It’s a completely contradictory song.”

“As I said last time, ⌜Like a Mirage⌟ was originally a song I had no intention of releasing. “It just happened to be like this.”

“He is a composer who does not discriminate between genres… If you recall ⌜Magic Fog⌟, you are also good at making classical music. “I can’t believe it every time I see you.”

“Even if you say so, there are only two songs.”

“know. It’s not a joke, it’s because it’s my first time seeing a composer as big as you. At this point, even if I said, ‘MJ is actually 14 years old!’ everyone would say it was a lie.”

“no way. “No way.”

“Because it’s real.”

We talked a little more about the song.

Especially about the singer of my second song.

When I subtly asked the two of them about their intentions, they burst out laughing at the same time.

“I absolutely like it.”

“I guarantee it too.”

I couldn’t help but tilt my head at the reaction that seemed so natural.

Actually, there was a separate reason for coming to Gangnam today.

To re-record the recording of ⌜Like a Mirage⌟ in a proper(?) location.

Although Hongdae was good value for money, the quality was a bit disappointing for recording music to be officially released.

⌜Like a Mirage⌟ only has one instrument and I had no intention of changing the vocal style, so I looked at the director myself.

We maintained communication with the engineers in the recording booth, and were able to successfully complete the recording without too much difficulty.

“He… is gradually becoming a monster.”

“Seojin is a genius. However, the problem is that he is a genius among geniuses.”

“I really can’t believe it.”

“I got goosebumps. Seojin, what kind of guitar does he play so well?”

Come to think of it, thanks to ⌜like a mirage⌟, the sound of my RL-173 guitar was shown to the world for the first time.

I played a lot in Hongdae, but it was only a passing performance at the time.

As it is a very precious guitar to me, I thought it would be great if it were loved by many people.

Now what I have to do is…

It was a matter of persuading the singer of my second song.

* * *

“I want to do it.”

“yes?”

Persuasion ended very easily.

As I blink, Sister Seolha laughs.

“why? “Did you think I would say no?”

“I thought it would be a 50/50 chance. For example, I thought people would say that it doesn’t fit my image, that I have a busy schedule, or that it’s too light a song.”

“no way. These days, I’ve been singing a lot of songs with heavy emotions, but I also like popular songs. In fact, even for ⌜sweet pea⌟, the melody was light.”

“······ That was it?”

Sister Seolha laughed.

“I developed a somewhat pleasant image there. So there won’t be any problems.”

“Is it fun?”

“huh. Since I sang the cover song ⌜For some reason, Spring⌟ the other day, people… look at me… um… what are they saying… um… that’s…”

“They said my older sister was very cute. What did the fans say… ah! Probably cute…”

Before I could finish speaking, Sister Seolha covered my mouth with one hand. Fluttering pupils. Slowly avoids my gaze. Then he carefully asked me questions.

“Seojin. “Have you seen my NewTube?”

“······.”

“Then you must have seen me dance the rabbit?”

“······.”

“What about the red panda dance?”

“······.”

“You saw it! It’s clearly an expression that says you’ve seen it all! “You saw a scene where I had to pretend to be cute.”

Sister Seolha is in despair.

I gently pushed Sister Seolha’s hand away.

And I conveyed my sincerity.

“You work hard. “It was cool.”

“······.”

“My friends also said they liked it. “About 30 ‘likes’ on the NewTube video were clicked by me and my friends.”

“I left behind my physical prowess as an older sister and my dignity as a senior in entertainment.”

Sister Seolha looked at the distant mountains. Of course, I couldn’t see the mountain from this practice room, so I looked at the picture of the mountain on the calendar for a while.

I had no choice but to pat the back of my sister’s hand several times as her cheeks turned slightly red.

Still, he seemed secretly happy that his younger brother was taking care of him.

The corners of Sister Seolha’s mouth were always raised.

After a series of commotions, we talked about the song again.

Basically a refreshing song.

Seolha said she liked it because it was an exciting song that was perfect for summer.

“It’s not a difficult song, so I think I’ll be able to record it within the next week or so.”

“It’s just right.”

Accordingly, we set up a recording schedule with director Oh Jeong-hee.

I played ⌜Like a Mirage⌟ to my sister Seolha just in case.

I couldn’t edit it because I had already finished recording it, but I wanted to hear a basic evaluation.

When 3 minutes and 30 seconds had passed.

Sister Seolha dropped a few small glass bead-like tears on the floor.

Then, without saying anything, he hugged me tightly.

It was only after a while that Sister Seolha explained this.

“Seojin, I think you are the person who should make music like this. Actually, I shed tears more than once while listening to the music you made. Just… thank you. “For having a child like you by my side.”

Fortunately, Seolha stopped crying quickly.

He also joked with me.

The story was that if they released a song around the same time later, they could become competitors.

“I won’t look at you just because it’s you. know?”

“of course.”

“If you lose to your junior, you lose respect as a senior.”

“But I will always take care of my sister. Do not worry.”

“tooth. He doesn’t even take jokes anymore. “What are you going to do if I really win?”

“Then it’s better.”

In fact, even though we were talking about competing together, Seolha gave me vocal lessons for over an hour.

And we ordered pork cutlet together for dinner.

Even though it was delivery food, it was very delicious.

* * *

MJ released a new song.

This time too, with a singer named ⌜Unknown⌟.

The video posted on the official NewTube account was growing quite quickly in views, perhaps thanks to Bom’s popularity.

B Wow… What is this song that makes me cry…?

ㄴ I was in tears ㅠㅠ

ㄴ Farewell. Suddenly I remember the old days.

B Yes. Everyone experiences breakups…

Does just hearing the melody make you cry? ha.

ㄴ ⌜Unknown⌟ The charm of your voice is amazing. It definitely seems better than last time, right?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ It got a little thicker and cooler.

ㄴ Does it seem like you have a little boyish sensibility?

ㄴ The guitar line is amazing. The chord progression is also great.

ㄴ It’s not MJ for nothing.

ㄴ ㅇㅈ

Meanwhile, another new news came.

News about Kwon Seol-ha’s new song release.

There was talk that MJ participated in composing the new song as well.

Less than a year has passed since the announcement of ⌜TEST⌟.

The two have now become a combination of a famous singer and a famous composer.