The Malicious Member is Back! - Chapter 237



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The Malicious Member Returns! Episode 237

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The words that Hyung Hyojae had said to me earlier, which were particularly desperate, showed no sign of leaving throughout the entire awards ceremony.

No, that’s right.

“I just wrote a comment, right? But I didn’t know it would turn out like this…!”

“Hey, wait a minute. Can you move away a little bit? Aren’t you too close?”

“What if the other people over there hear what I’m saying? They’ll think I’m crazy. I’m just really anxious. Please, please, please… .”

‘… You still don’t seem to be in your right mind?’

To be exact, it would be correct to say that he was the one who ‘entered’ Hyojae hyung.

“Ugh… .”

A sigh escaped my lips, and I still felt dizzy.

The reason I wanted to find ‘the other guys’ was to see if they were related to the accident that happened to my family, and more broadly, to find out if there was a way to find out which child committed the accident.

“…Nate! Hey, Lee Hyo-jae! Why aren’t you here? Why are you giving me such a hard time these days, seriously!”

“Heuk, Manager Hyung… .”

“Let’s go, let’s go. What kind of trouble is this to the other groups? How embarrassing would it be if a senior like you did this?”

“I’ll go. But! Just give me the number!”

“…ok?”

“I want to become close with Mr. Chun-yong. I’ll just get his number and go. Okay? Manager hyung… .”

But I lost sight of my original purpose and let other people treat me like a lifeline.

“Wow, what is that? Oh my, an idol is trying to get Kim Chun-yong’s number.”

“Kim Na-ri, shh.”

“No, isn’t it amazing, Unnie? This is the first time I’ve seen something like this! Where else in my life will I see something like this? This is really awesome.”

“Umm, Mr. Chun-yong. This, our schedule is also…”

“…I’ll give you the number.”

Because I had to take my sister and Nari to the official seats and I had to quickly return to the waiting room, my number ended up in Hyojae’s hands as if it was stolen.

… He’s not Hyojae hyung, but anyway.

Messenger messages from the fake Hyojae hyung piled up in the chat window in an instant.

[Lee Hyo-jae: It’s me, Chun-yong]

[Lee Hyo-jae: I really feel like I can live now. Please, thank you so much.]

[Lee Hyo-jae: How did I end up like this…]

As if he wasn’t afraid of the leak, the fake Hyojae hyung posted his story in the messenger window even though I didn’t reply.

Well, if I were to summarize the content because it is so detailed,

He said that he was just an ordinary psychology major and that he once left a bitter comment on Nate’s apology for the accident he had caused on the radio.

[⎿Why do you not understand people’s feelings? If I were you, I would never say something like that. You’ve finally become a radio host, but it seems like you have absolutely no consideration for the public.]

He has no consideration for the public and says he would never have said something like that.

Then he heard a strange voice, and when he opened his eyes, he was in the body of Nate from the past, and he even had a strange mission called [Solve Deep Trouble in Your Heart 0/100] or something like that.

Because of the message that says, ‘If you want to go back, do the mission,’ I’m crying and listening to other people’s worries.

… Me too.

Hearing that, I felt like the puzzle of Hyojae hyung’s strange behavior that had been unclear was starting to fall into place.

Since he knew the future, he would have taken advantage of that.

I want to go back as soon as possible, so I use all the skills I’ve been given.

Because it was to ‘solve deep concerns’, they would have not hesitated to point out the other person’s weaknesses or painful points.

okay.

To someone who didn’t know, these were actions that were perfect for being labeled as unfavorable.

[Lee Hyo-jae: It’s been a little over a year since I became Lee Hyo-jae?]

[Lee Hyo-jae: But I haven’t reached 20 yet… At this rate, I’ll have to live with Nate for 10 years]

[Lee Hyo-jae: ㅠㅠㅠ But!]

[Lee Hyo-jae: I remember when Mr. Chun-yong had a hard time with malicious comments and articles about his family history before? I grabbed his hand to listen to his worries?]

[Lee Hyo-jae: I saw that he was the one who came back!]

[Lee Hyo-jae: Wow… I didn’t know my skills would be this helpful]

The only skill that the fake Hyojae hyung can use is said to be the ability to read the worries and memories of people whose skin he touches.

The description says that it passes before your eyes like a panorama.

If you think about it, it was an unbelievably good skill.

If you can read the other person’s memories, you can easily come up with a solution related to it, and since you said you majored in psychology, wouldn’t you be able to come up with a solution more easily than other people?

But when I sent that exact message as my first reply, the fake Hyojae hyung reacted violently.

[Lee Hyo-jae: Not all psychology majors are eligible for counseling, right?]

[Lee Hyo-jae: I was thinking of going to graduate school and working in research]

[Lee Hyo-jae: But I suddenly couldn’t listen to other people’s worries, and now I’m even living the life of an idol…]

Well, to sum it up, it was something like that.

I went through the trouble of being introduced to Yu by Taei and even going to a drinking party to get hints from Yu, but the cards I found that way were a dud.

Fake Hyojae hyung seemed to think he could hear the way back from me, but what would I know?

I was a malicious member, a piece of trash, who had been back in the past for a much shorter period of time than that guy, had not been possessed, and had never even done anything properly.

Besides, my nose is three feet long right now, so who the hell cares about me, who?

“Oh my… .”

I let out a small sigh that wouldn’t be heard and looked at the award stage of 2OCD that was going on to great acclaim.

– Pump Pump

change gears

Highway without end

Make sure the seat next to you is empty

so that the risk can be avoided

2OCD, along with their seniors Leopold, were known for their intense choreography.

Masculine charm, restrained movements, and a dance break that makes you wonder if it’s even possible.

It’s sad that a person who was a psychology major has to become a member of such a group and carry out such absurd missions…

– X: You’re the one who’s going to do it anyway.

– X: Don’t you know why I told you not to get involved with Jeongyeonwoo? Huh?

– X: It’s not because you keep meeting up with him in advance without good timing, but because you’re entangled with him!!

– X: But seriously, don’t you just listen to me telling you not to get involved with Jeongyeonwoo?

– X: Did you finish peeling all the pumpkin seeds? Now you’re even meeting contract workers from other companies?

– X: Didn’t I tell you in advance that we’re screwed? You already reported it to your superiors?

– X: I was looking into that, but it’s all over because you contacted someone from another company.

– X: Just wait until I win the Rookie of the Year award!!

– X: Can’t you stand it for a week? A week??

– X: It wasn’t even a week since I received the Rookie of the Year award at KPCA today, it was 3 hours.

As I said before, my nose was three feet long.

Whether it was because I had a conversation with him or because he found out through a messenger conversation, X got angry and started sending me messages like a bomb as soon as this was over.

‘This is truly a punishment,’ he said.

I didn’t know exactly what the penalty was or how it would affect me, but I could definitely tell that it wasn’t good.

…if only I had found the real ‘other guys’ involved in the accident, I would have humbly accepted it!

It’s absurd, I wonder what this is, and I even laugh out loud.

Anyway, I felt even more frustrated when I found out that what I thought I had in my hand was fake.

Of course, even if it means being scolded and punished by X, I will still try to find the ‘other guys’… .

Is this really how you can find it?

In the meantime, can I atone for my sins and take care of the things I’m working on?

However, my worries could not last long.

“Brother Chun-yong, come to your senses. If you lose your senses now, you’ll be embarrassed when you go to receive the Rookie of the Year award later.”

“That’s right. Hyung Chun-yong, you seem nervous… .”

Thanks to the voices of those who are by my side and constantly remind me to face reality.

“… Haha. It’s not like it’s been confirmed that I’ll receive an award, so what.”

“Oh, you have to believe in something to receive it. Look at me. I received this trophy as if it were a given! I will treasure it as a family treasure.”

Especially Gao Yan.

Thanks to the consideration of Music Days, the trainees who appeared on as the opening stage and our T.O.J. were able to sit close together throughout the awards ceremony.

And that was enough to make me forget my tension and worries for a moment.

“Wow, that tone. It’s been a really long time… I thought I was dreaming back then.”

“Hmm. Bin-hyung is right. Gao Yan’s voice is unforgettable once you hear it. That’s why he received the award.”

“Yeah, I told you not to call me Bin-hyung, but Seo-bin-hyung… .”

“Gao Yan, that’s arrogant. It’s a creator award!”

Seobin, Jihwasung, Gaoyan.

In addition, there are many other people who participated in .

There were people who couldn’t come due to circumstances like Liu Weina, who I’m not even curious about what she’s doing now, Li Mingxuan who’s preparing for her debut, and Wonhyeop hyung who’s enlisted…

“Ha, I wanted to go right after the show ended. But you told me to sit here like that… .”

“Ju-an. Don’t get cursed at for being caught on camera. Just show a nice expression.”

“One of Han Dan-woo and Kim Chun-yong might win the Rookie of the Year award, but do I look like I’m sitting here with a nice expression on my face?”

“And yet, you went to the shop and got your makeup done.”

“… Be quiet. The cameras are coming.”

Even Kim Joo-an’s fearless hamster-like squeaking gave me peace of mind.

It felt like I was back in reality.

“… … .”

I sat up straight and looked at the stage that had gone dark again after the award show, and at the members sitting next to me who were looking nervous.

That’s what a prize was.

At the moment when I needed it most, the award was the most appropriate reward and proof of my efforts.

Moreover, you can only receive the Rookie of the Year award once in your lifetime.

So, the tension was natural.

I muttered to myself to the members who were sweating.

We have already received it.

Even in a worse situation than now, you and your hyungs shined brightly, and no matter who saw it, you were rookies with a bright future.

As I repeated this, my complicated mind finally became clear.

For now, let’s think about the second main quest with X: winning the Rookie of the Year award.

Let’s think carefully about what to do next while thinking about the members, family, and people who supported us from the side.

“―Yes! I really enjoyed watching 2OCD and Lily J’s performance where they won the International Artist Award. Next, we will present the Rookie of the Year award for the male group. The award will be given out as…”

I looked at the awards stage, which was slowly being lit up, and wondered when I would feel this way again.

Probably before I came back, when Arrows was waiting to receive the Rookie of the Year award.

And then, back when I was trembling in front of the live camera to debut with T.O.Z.E.

… I wasn’t nervous at that time.

That’s enough.