The Malicious Member is Back! - Chapter 247



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The Malicious Member Returns! Episode 247

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When I went on , I was more focused on my practice status than on being wary or checking on the trainees around me.

Since it was AG’s own survival program, there were not many trainees, and this time too, I had a bigger plan to debut with the Arrows members.

Well, in conclusion, after a hellish fight with that guy Liu Wei, I barely made it to the 6th place debut, but anyway.

However, the situation was a bit different for , which I was mentoring this time.

[ Final Debut Group Decided Under the Glorious Spotlight… Unexpected Member Composition]

[Controversial , Text Vote Manipulation Controversy Public Hearing]

[PD Joo Chul-young, “I never manipulated anything, not even in Targeting Star or Flick Boys.”]

[ Rumors of discord among trainees? “All boys that age are like that.”]

There were some major events that lingered in my mind, but that was it.

In fact, I couldn’t even remember the faces of the members who came to our Arrows waiting room as my juniors.

There is no particular reason.

Because, the Flick Boys are juniors who debuted after my family and I had an accident.

“Brother Rex? Brother Rex. Wake up. The juniors have come to say hello.”

“Uh, uhm… Ah, Mars. I’ll have Sikhye…”

“Oh, really. Rex! What the heck is this, embarrassing yourself in front of your juniors…?”

“… Haha, our Rex isn’t feeling very well right now! Sorry, sorry. Uh-huh, should we say hello to each other first? Congratulations on your debut, yes.”

When Flick Boys debuted, I had already started following my manager to clubs and private bars, and I didn’t really remember anyone I didn’t meet there.

I don’t know if there were any controversies or issues like others, but Flick Boys never really came to the bars I visited, so I wonder how each member managed their personal lives.

So, what I’m saying is, a little bit of prior research is necessary.

To prepare for a situation where Logan might give his heart to a problematic trainee, or I might get entangled with them, or Jaeha might get hurt.

And, actually, that wasn’t all.

X had clearly warned me before.

– X: You! Don’t be close to Jeongyeonwoo -_- Got it?

– X: If you’re with him! You’ll meet him too soon!

– X: It’s not good, it’s not good

If you get involved with Jeong Yeon-woo, you will get closer to ‘other guys’.

At the time, I tried to avoid it as much as possible because of the disciplinary action I would receive if I got involved with ‘other guys’ prematurely and my discomfort towards Yeonwoo hyung, but things were different now.

I personally brought up the ‘other guys’ issue while avoiding Yeonwoo hyung, and I was already disciplined for it, and because of that, X ended up just causing a union uprising within the company, and it was confirmed that I would get involved with Yeonwoo hyung through this survival show.

… Then what.

Shouldn’t we look for it harder?

X is excited about the fact that he can now rip and replace the app UI, and he’s trying out different things without causing any harm to me in the process.

Now, enjoying temporary freedom from disciplinary action.

This also meant that I was now a bit more free to try to find ‘other guys’.

There is a reason why they say if you can’t avoid it, enjoy it.

Since things have come to this, let’s try to find the culprit who caused the accident to our family among the ‘other guys’ who might be lurking around Yeonwoo hyung.

“…after.”

I sat Logan down next to me and turned on my laptop, letting out a short, deep sigh.

This trainee preview was part of that.

Of course, it was more likely that that person would be among my seniors than here, but whatever.

Should I tell him to do both?

furthermore….

“… Logan. Have you searched your name on the Internet a lot since you debuted?”

“Of course. Not often, but I looked for it a lot, especially when I was doing survival.”

“Oh, how?”

“Rogan Lee, Rogan Lee Singing, Rogan Lee Perform on YouTube… ”

“Okay, okay.”

It’s already been about half a year since our T.O.J debuted.

Logan must have felt it firsthand, but he also needed someone to tell him what it really meant to be a real idol.

[I like British men @logaaaanUKUK

(Photo)(Photo)

Seo Je-won WoW Logan Cut♡ Come see our Liverpool genius♡ #Logan #ToZ #Rogan]

[I’m not even Xenia, but I listen to T.O.J’s songs a lot… Why do I like their songs so much?]

[⎿It’s not that I like T.O.J’s songs, but it seems like Logan’s lyrics and compositions are my style. He’s been talking about T.O.J’s songs a lot.]

[⎿Really? You’re a genius, lol]

[Tioje < These guys seem easy to remember because each member has a clear image? I like the one from Liverpool the best]

A boy genius from England, a sensational Liverpool boy, a T.O.Z album production carrier who can write and compose songs.

There were many nicknames for Logan that were spread on SNS and communities, but Logan himself was practically ignorant about them.

Our T.O.J. has been busy with his schedule without any time to breathe, and Logan prefers to play the guitar or look up songs in advance instead of searching the Internet. Also, Logan debuted before he was familiar with the Korean fandom culture.

I felt a certain sense of responsibility here.

“… Okay, Logan. Look. When you search for your name, use this Korean portal site.”

“Huh? There was a browser like this? I don’t have it on my laptop….”

“Keep it down, Inma. … And, look at the articles here. Comments are prohibited here, so it’s easier to read.”

If I were to briefly summarize my feelings for Logan, the first things that would come out would be regret and gratitude.

Although Logan wanted to debut as a member of T.O.Z as much as I did, or maybe even more than I knew, the truth is that he would have done well even without T.O.Z.

Logan's joining was decided at the point when Liu Wei, who had dirty thoughts, was kicked out, so I definitely had a part in the story behind his debut in T.O.J.

“… What? There are so many articles about me? I was wondering where you captured Mars all this time.”

“Yes. Mars will look for the community, but… you don’t need to go all the way to the community, looking here is enough.”

“Oh, oh, oh… Wait a minute. I’m getting so many compliments, I’m dizzy. And the writing is all in Korean, so it’s still difficult. Wait a minute! I’ll read it slowly!”

A genius who, left alone, would have returned to England and found his own way.

Now, a giant retriever who will come to our team and lead our team to greater heights.

… I have to take responsibility.

"after."

While Logan searched his name on the portal with sparkling eyes, I stretched forward and cracked my fingers.

The nervousness I feel when I'm about to start something new was creeping up my spine.

“Brother Chun-yong, look at this. The stage improvisation when we were playing ‘Hide and Seek!’ You even collect these things. It’s amazing…”

“Oh, yeah. Okay.”

Logan and I will be alone in the dorm for two days, including today.

“… Okay, Logan. Let’s do what we originally planned to do.”

“Oh, are you looking for the trainees?”

“Oh. I’ll tell you, so you just have to try it little by little. Okay? Since you’re a mentor, it would be good to get to know each other beforehand.”

“That makes sense. So… .”

“First, search for ‘What the heck are the Flick Boys?’”

“… Huh?”

From now on, I was going to teach Logan the sweetness and ugliness of ego surfing, while gradually gathering information that would become my weapon.

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The fact that Logan, who couldn’t go to Liverpool, went to Daegu with Ji Hwa-seong and returned a little early also reached Yoo Ho-bin and Son Jae-ha.

One was a manager and the other was a leader, so it was perhaps natural that they quickly packed up their upcoming schedules and headed to the T.O.J.’s residence in Seoul.

Being alone is sadder than you think.

Moreover, when you think that the people who were always around you have gone to meet someone precious to you, you leave them behind.

“… Ah, Hobin hyung. Thank you. I could have taken a taxi.”

“No. It would have been enough to attract attention just by taking the express bus, but I should have gone down and seen it.”

“Haha, no. It was the first train so no one recognized me.”

Yoo Ho-bin, who picked up Son Jae-ha naturally, turned the car wheels toward the lodging, and they began sharing stories about their short vacation.

“Oh, so we’re going to be opening a store at Smeji too? I’m more nervous than I thought. Haha… .”

“I should have applied earlier, but it was a bit late. This won’t happen again.”

“Hyung Hobin, you always manage our team so well. … I think you must be very tired. Wouldn’t it be better to invite another hyung to look after our road?”

“Oh, let me tell you about that too. Certainly, starting from the next activity, there will be one or two more people…”

They continued their calm conversation, maintaining just the right temperature, until Ben stopped in front of the inn and they went up to the inn.

“… So Logan is the only one in the dorm right now? I brought you some breakfast just in case.”

“Oh, yes. Since it’s early, I think I can get there just in time for breakfast.”

Whenever Yoo Ho-bin and Son Jae-ha were together, the two were able to talk more comfortably than when they were with other people.

Should we call them the same kind?

Planned, thorough, and without really crossing any boundaries.

A relationship where we can remain close and maintain a moderate level of friendship without revealing too much about ourselves.

Both of them felt it very well, and they even thought that maybe they could have become close even if they hadn’t met as managers or leaders of idol groups.

Even though there is an age difference, he is a pretty good friend, with a name like that.

However, what was important for both of them was that they both knew to some extent what a ‘pretty good’ friend position they had.

Exactly, up to there.

What becomes more than that is when you inevitably cross the line set by the other party.

A person who comes to me even when I don’t want him to and gives me a big impression.

When I have to make a big decision in life, someone who helps me with that decision and says, ‘If it doesn’t work out, it’s my fault.’

well.

Both of them knew someone like that.

Beep, beep, beep―

And, knowingly or unknowingly, both of them secretly wondered, ‘Is he perhaps staying in the dorm with Logan?’

Because it was quite possible.

I think it might be the same this time, because you care so much about the people around you and throw yourself into it with all your might.

And the moment the two stepped into the accommodation, the first thing they saw was the backs of two men with their noses buried in their laptops.

“My god, you had 4 girlfriends? Well, isn’t that not allowed? You’re a trainee!”

Logan Lee, with his slightly curly brown hair, dark circles under his eyes, and muttering madly, was supposed to be depressed about not being able to go to Liverpool.

And another one.

“… Look, Logan. This is not right. If you use social media, traces of it will all be left behind. The internet is really scary. No matter how much you erase it, it just keeps coming back.”

… Kim Chun-yong, with his faded red hair, whom Yoo Ho-bin and Son Jae-ha each thought might have arrived in advance.

okay.

I did think that Kim Chun-yong might have come early and taken care of Logan.

“You see? Remember that one before, right? The parking lot?”

“Remember! Oh my God, this should never happen. I don’t want to be stuffed into the Internet world like this…!”

“Yeah. That’s a really good mindset. Okay, let’s take a look at the next trainee… Huh? Jaeha hyung? Hobin hyung?”

But it didn’t look like this.