Chapter 358 – Your Manager #2

I know very little about music.
However, I do know that Stellar’s current debut song is a K-pop song with a bit of a house vibe.
It gave off a lively feeling by mixing the sounds of various instruments, and it was clear that it was a song that perfectly suited Stella.

Stella, who skillfully completed her preparations by herself, soon fell into practice.
Watching her through the huge see-through window in her practice room, I tilted my head at her.

‘There’s no guitar sound…?’

There’s a bit of electric sound mixed in, but there’s no acoustic guitar sound.
It seems like I misunderstood myself because he kept carrying a guitar. It’s ridiculous.
It wasn’t intense, but it was showing some movement, which seemed to be a trend these days.

“Aren’t you doing well?”

Choi Seung-hwan’s reminded voice came from behind.
Turning around, I agreed.

“Wow, you are good. The tone is so good.”

“With Stella and Boyoung, our company will become a much bigger agency than WW Entertainment. Later, when the company is stable, I plan to hold open auditions and recruit idol trainees. What do you think about it?”

I thought I was ambitious, but this one went a little too far.
How long will it take for a small agency with only four people to stabilize without a cafeteria chef?
There is no law that everything in the world goes the way you think, but your dream is big.
Just focus on Stella. That’s all your role is.

“I’m just a manager, so I don’t know.”

Would lowering oneself have been effective?
Choi Seung-hwan, who was slightly wary, showed goodwill in his eyes.
No, it wasn’t courtesy, it was an expression of condescension.

He is a guy smart enough to enter the future science department of Korea University, and a guy with a handsome face and even a good body works under me, a high school graduate.
That guy must have been thinking that way.

“Learn hard. I’m not one to throw away the early employees.”

It was said that if you work hard, you will be promoted.
It’s really ridiculous to see you bluff.

“Yes, brother.”

While I was chatting with Choi Seung-hwan, I met eyes with Stella, who was breathing for a while after the song ended.
When I give Stella a naughty smile and a thumbs up, she bursts out with her little laugh.

Ahhhhh so beautiful
The faintly formed dimples accentuate the already fresh Stella.
Good night. It feels like going back to the time when I dyed Sehwa.
I hope you give me your heart soon.

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“Then oppa, did you stay with the agency until that practice was over?”

Stella’s question, this time sitting in the front passenger seat, not the back seat.
I answered while driving while watching the road ahead.

“It’s not continuous, I went out to learn the geography of the surroundings.”

“Isn’t that what it is…?”

“That’s not what it is.”

“Aren’t you bored?”

“It’s better to be bored. You will be busy in the future.”

Stella covered her mouth.
It was an act of suppressing laughter.

“You are very honest. Is it better to be bored?”

“I think I misunderstood, I’m sorry. I don’t intend to write a contract and do it casually.”

“I did not misunderstand. I will believe you.”

The car smelled fragrant.
It was the perfume that Stella sprayed on after taking a shower at the agency.
It smelled refreshing, like a mix of florals and herbs.
Do you like the cool side? I’ll have to consider the deodorant that way.

While faithfully fulfilling the role of manager, let’s form a consensus starting with trivial things.
Taking advantage of the signal, I took out a glass bottle placed in a cup holder equipped with a warming function.
Then he took off the cap and held it out in front of Stella.

“Do you want a drink?”

“What it this?”

“Quiet tea. It’s good for your throat.”

“Oh really? Thank you.”

A delighted Stella took the bottle politely with both of her hands.
As she took a sip of it, her expression darkened.

“Something astringent, but sweet…”

“I added honey, but if it doesn’t taste good, just drink half of it.”

“No.”

After she had finished, Stella brought it to her mouth and held her bottle up high.
Quince tea that disappears in an instant.
Finishing the one-shot with her frown slightly wrinkled, she licks the remaining liquid on her own lips with her tongue.
I pointed to the glove box thinking that her appearance was very bewitching.

“Is there candy in there? Take it out and eat it.”

As I said, one Stella took out a strawberry-flavored candy and popped it into her mouth.
She said, driving her candy to the side of her cheek.

“Thank you.”

“Didn’t Boyoung tell her sister to take care of her throat? A singer’s throat is his life.”

“Just drink a lot of water… They say it’s the best.”

So how often do you go to the bathroom?
The words almost came out of her mouth.
Continuing the conversation carefully, I looked at Stella when I arrived at Mokdong Villa Village.

“Good work today, I’ll pick you up tomorrow afternoon.”

“My brother did the hard work. Good luck tomorrow as well.”

“Okay.”

Stella opened the passenger side door and bowed her head at me.
She was about to enter the passcode for the common entrance, but when I got out of the car, she tilted her head.
Eyes that seemed to ask why it was coming down.
Without saying a word, I opened the back seat door and took out my guitar bag and held it out to Stella.
Then he said in a dry voice.

“I need to get my guitar.”

“Oh right…”

With a shy smile, she took her bag and put it on her own shoulder.

“Am I a little clumsy…? It’s not like this in the first place.”

The clumsy kids always say it’s not like that.
So that’s good
I can take care of you more.
I said with a generous smile.

“It’s okay. Go in. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Yes, oppa, please go in carefully.”

After breaking up with Stella, I was about to return home, but headed to a large mart.
It was to buy things for Stella’s convenience.
Humidifiers, air purifiers, blankets, eye masks, ear plugs, car chargers, fresh scented air fresheners…
There is too much to buy.

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After her shower, Stella sat down at her dressing table, wiping her damp hair with her towel.

“Ah.”

After briefly checking her vocalization, she blinked her eyes a couple of times after finishing the basic makeup that matched her skin tone.
It seems like just yesterday that I started coming here from being caught by Boyoung in America and became her disciple… I can’t believe that I’m debuting soon.

Singer.
How did you want to be
She was very surprised and honored that the song she composed was being released to the public.

The CEO of the small agency also believes in him… Boyoung even gave him a trustworthy manager.
Song Ji-hyeok, 22 years old, Bo-young’s high school junior, who joined the company at her recommendation.
He was frank and reticent, and had a very handsome, likable face.
The latter isn’t that important, but honestly it was a pleasure to see.

He had a lot of subtleties, and he seemed to fit in very well with himself, who was so sloppy that he would leave out one thing in everything.
Aside from all of this, the word ‘manager’ resonated greatly.
He is a person who only takes care of himself all day long, a person who listens to everything.
Such a person was attached to himself. I can feel it now. He said he was a singer and a celebrity.

‘I heard it’s very difficult…’

I am well aware that a manager is a representative job in the 3D industry.
They say that there are countless people who can’t even last for a few months and quit… I wonder if Ji-hyeok is like that too?
Jihyeok said it was his first time working as a manager, but he thought it wouldn’t be bad to build a career together.

More than anything, he liked Jihyeok. He had some conversation and he seemed like a responsible person.
Of course, he had just met him, so he would have to watch more, but the feeling was good until now.
So I’ll have to treat him well so he doesn’t quit.

Beep! Beep beep!

There was the sound of a password being entered at the front door.
Stella, who suddenly came to her senses, looked at the time.
10pm, quite late.
Stella, with a sad expression on her face, quickly left the room and stood in front of the front door.

Rattle.

The door opened and Alex came in.
Sudden! The smell of cigarettes wafted through the air… It seemed that he was also hanging out with bad students.

“What, when did you come?”

Alex casually takes off his shoes and asks me.
Stella asked, arms crossed.

“Where have you been?”

“You said you were hanging out with your friends. I played games in the PC room. Sorry I’m late.”

“I called in the afternoon, why didn’t you answer? Why does the cigarette smell so bad? Did you smoke again?”

“I didn’t know you called, and I was smoking.”

“Why do you say that so confidently?”

“Sister, I am an adult.”

“You are still a student. You are a year older than the other students, and you set an example…”

“Okay, I got it.”

Alex patted Stella’s arm with a smile and went to the refrigerator to get some water.
Stella sighed inwardly as she watched her little brother sip her bottle of mineral water.
When I first came to Korea, I was a calm student.
However, as soon as a few months passed and I finished adjusting, I received a phone call from school violence… The protest was no joke.

I’ve softened up a bit now, but when I was in America, I didn’t do anything antisocial like that, so I was very worried.
I have been scolded harshly, but every time I sincerely apologize for it, and then I have another accident.
But again, he didn’t rebel against himself and showed a calm appearance, which made me feel full of energy.

‘There must be a limit to what Boyoung unnie can do…’

I have to hold the blade and pull out the knife… But she feels like her younger brother has gone away because she can’t take good care of herself, so I feel like I’m passing the responsibility on to her, so I can’t be harsh.
Also, she is very weak when it comes to her sister.
It shouldn’t be like this, but I can’t help it. Because it is the only blood relative left on earth.

“Why do you keep looking at me like that? I’ll choke on the water I didn’t even have an accident.”

“Aren’t cigarettes an accident?”

“I’m not even wearing a school uniform, so why do you keep doing that?”

“Please hang up… I’m really warning you…”

“Ah… The nagging is really… Ok. Give me some pocket money.”

“No. I have no money now.”

“Why? Chae Bo-young won’t give it to you?”

Stella touched her forehead.

“I should say Bo-young, not Chae Bo-young.”

“Do you go out like that?”

“It goes like that inside too.”

“I can’t get used to Korean-style hierarchical titles. And when we’re alone, can’t we stop using Korean?”

“Since I came to live in Korea, I adapt even if I don’t like it. Say it again.”

Alex sighed and let out a long breath.
Then he said in a desperate tone.

“Wouldn’t Boyoung’s sister give it to you?”

“They say I have to earn it myself from now on. They only support the minimum cost of living.”

“Why are you doing that all of a sudden?”

“Looks like you’re trying to develop your self-reliance. Anyway, if you want to spend money, work and earn it. Since it’s vacation, do part-time jobs.”

“There’s less than a month left until school starts, so what kind of part-time job is it… Oh, that’s it. Just don’t give it.”

Shaking his hand, Alex entered his room.
Left alone in the living room, Stella is deeply troubled.
Alex is a 20-year-old adult, but he is still a student.
I made a lot of friends that I didn’t have in the US, so it must be a time when I really want to spend money…
If you don’t have money, you might try to extort your classmates with violence like before.

Eventually, Stella went into her bedroom and rummaged through her wallet and took out one of her bills.
Then he knocked on Alex’s door and went in.
Her own brother, who is preparing to take off her top and wash, asks with a puzzled look.

“What?”

Stella gave him a 50,000 won bill and said,

“Use sparingly… If you use it up in a few days and ask for it again, you really die…”

At that, Alex’s face brightened at once.
Alex, who received the money with both hands, lowered his upper body.

“Thank you, I will save it.”

Alex is extremely polite.
Stella, who was dumbfounded by the sudden change of attitude, turned on a blank laugh.

“I told you to save it?”

“I understand… Get out of here. Let me shower.”

Stella, who clicked his tongue, patted his sister on the back and went back to her room.
He looked at his phone and there was a text message.
It was a message from Jihyeok, the manager.

[Would you like to rest until afternoon tomorrow and be out until 3:00?]

It’s until 3 o’clock… Something’s a pity.
I have to practice with my debut right around the corner… I have to be careful even at home.
The moment Stella made up her mind to send a reply,

[If you want to practice separately, I’ll pick you up in the morning.]

Jihyeok’s message arrived later.
Stella’s expression brightened at her text, which seemed to have read her own mind.
But it will be difficult in the future, but I wanted to give my manager a break even before my debut.

[No. I’m going to practice, but oppa, get some rest. I can go alone.]

[If you just go out, aren’t there quite a few people who will recognize you? I’m going to pick you up in case there’s a problem. What time do you like?]

It was.
She only appeared as a guest at a mini-concert and sang only one song, although people were wondering if she became famous.
There were a few people who whispered that they were Chae Bo-young’s disciples behind her back, asked to take pictures with her, or asked for autographs.
But it didn’t bother me. Rather, she was grateful that she recognized herself.

[What’s wrong?]

[Something like stalking. Boyoung’s older sister says that if a prospective sasaeng fan clings to you, it’ll be a headache.]

Oh, I see.
She hadn’t felt that way until now, but since she had a history of being bullied by a stalker, she said it well, so she should follow suit.

[Then can she pick me up at 10?]

[Of course. I’ll go on time.]

[Thank you.]

[Nope. I’ll see you tomorrow.]

[Yes, rest.]

After finishing the text, Stella felt fresh for no reason.
Now, she will make her debut, which she has been dreaming of so much.
She is Korea’s national younger sister, and when it comes to music, she sweeps the number one spot.
Being like her teacher is her first goal, so I have to work really hard.