Chapter 362 – Debut Preparation #2

“I’m here?”

Choi Seung-hwan has a smile full of heart on his face.
The number of views of the teaser, which was pre-released yesterday, exceeded 7 million in one day, so they are happy.

7 million, more than most S-class idols.
It was just edited and uploaded the lyrics of the first and second half climax on a black background, and it drew a huge number of views as if it reflected the expectations of reality.
Even though it’s a short 20-second teaser, the level of interest is no joke.

Stellar’s new song, Dreamer, was made for people who follow their dreams.
He melted the things he went through when he was having a hard time in the lyrics, and gave a sad note in the first half and a hopeful note in the second half to make the overall feel of joy and sorrow.

A song like this had no choice but to be lyrical.
It was difficult for Stella, who had just arrived in Korea, to express that feeling in Korean, but with Boyoung attached, she was able to solve it.

Having listened to the finished song in advance, I was sure it would be a hit.
Boyoung and Stella, who have excellent lyricist and composition skills, have created tremendous results that match their image.
I don’t know what the critics will say, but at least it was certain that it would be greatly loved by the general public.

“Hello, CEO.”

Stella bowed her head.
Choi Seung-hwan looked at Stella with the eyes of a cute puppy.

“Our Stella, we are starting filming today, so let’s do our best. Fighting! OK?”

Who is our stella
If you cross the line, you fall behind.

“Yes, I will do my best!”

It was Stella, who clenched her fists in delight.
Choi Seung-hwan burst into a hearty laugh and patted me on the back.

“Ji-hyeok doesn’t mind being a little late to the set, so drive carefully. Understand?”

Whenever I tell them to go much earlier than the promised time… Look at them doing this because they’re showing signs of a jackpot.
Of course it’s a joke, but there’s a bit of seriousness mixed in.

“Yes, I’ll leave for the makeup shop in 10 minutes.”

“Okay. Report when you arrive.”

After answering that I knew, I left the agency after telling Stella to go to the bathroom now.
Most of the fans who had gathered earlier disbanded a long time ago after receiving Stella’s greeting as she entered the agency.
Today, only a few remain.

They must have been thinking about seeing Stella leaving the schedule, but I decided to ruthlessly break their wish.
After risking crossing the sidewalk, pulling the car close to the entrance of the agency, and opening the back seat door wide, you can hear the fans waiting at a distance.
I feel better when I hear words like ‘I’m unlucky’, ‘I’m annoyed’, and ‘I did that on purpose’.

Stella would say hello anyway, but I’d be satisfied if their mood was ruined even for a moment.

“What…? Why did you leave the car like this?”

Stella came out and asked a question full of absurdity.
I replied, shrugging her shoulders as if it didn’t matter.

“Just. Make you comfortable Let’s go.”

“Wait a minute… Say hello to the fans.”

Predictably, Stella exited the vehicle and waved to the waiting fans.
He even greeted her politely, placing his hand on her chest and bowing his upper body at a 45-degree angle.
In front of the agency that became noisy in an instant.

As if the fans’ cries weren’t too loud, Stella maintained a bright expression and provided fan service.
Image management is a must. But isn’t that too much?
If that’s the case, the fans get into a bad habit.

I quietly went behind Stella and said.

“Let’s go now.”

“Yes. But someone is pointing at my brother and saying something. A car… What do you think?”

“Don’t mind. Say goodbye one last time and get on board.”

“Okay. Oh that’s right, Boyoung’s sister is going too.”

“Now? Ride in our car?”

“No, apart. A deal to go with the CEO and Hee-joo unnie. She said she would check the choreography practice.”

Well, our active Boyoung.
You’re not as good as Stella, but I’ll make you pretty.

**

Took.

When I carefully put the red ginseng drink tray next to the chair, the camera director who was checking the video taken with the staff glanced down and asked in passing.

“Are you eating after dinner?”

“Yes, you can eat it right after you finish your meal.”

“It’s crisp. I will drink well.”

“Yep.”

Currently, during the break from filming the music video, I was passing out health drinks to the filming team.
Quietly, as long as it doesn’t interfere with conversation or work.

It’s not too much, and it’s rather a negative factor for the image to pack something and give it away just because you want to look good.
If you leave the health drink quietly like now, it will take care of itself.

They’d be well aware that my actions were calculated, but even so, if Stella’s image improved, it would get better, not worse.
As I placed a drink next to the staff, I noticed that Stella, who was having a meal with Boyoung and other agency employees, was glancing at me.
Were you impressed? Then it happened.

“Are you doing well in moderation? I like it because he does things he didn’t ask me to do and he’s quick to notice. To be honest, it was awkward at first, but I think I was chosen well.”

I can hear Choi Seung-hwan’s voice praising me.

“Isn’t it because your brother chose you?”

“I was chosen. You made the recommendation.”

Boyoung’s bruising, Choi Seunghwan’s retort, and Heeju’s small laugh…
It’s funny because I feel like I’ve become a lab rat or a circus clown.

“CEO, why were you embarrassed at first?”

Sharp Stella’s question.
Choi Seung-hwan answered while parenting.

“I heard that you have no experience at all… Your manager tried to hire you for a career position. Have you had any discomfort so far?”

Simbo is like a nasty pig. If you open your mouth, it’s a lie.
Why can’t you say it’s because you’re going to fall in love with Stella?

“Not at all. I like that Jihyeok oppa is the manager. It’s very comfortable.”

“Okay…? Well, I’m glad…”

“Brother…! Jihyeok’s older brother…! Oppa, eat quickly too…!”

Stella’s call was silenced as quietly as possible.
After helping her staff with her heavy load, I turned to her and gave her a goofy smile.

**

“Do not stretch out your arms lazily, stretch them out. What did I say?”

“You have to stretch vigorously to save points…”

“You know that, but do you do it this way?”

“Sorry…”

“Again.”

“Yes!”

It hurt to see Stella getting scolded no matter how much they were between the teacher and the student.
Our Doleonggi… It feels like it’s breaking a lot today…
Take it easy, Boyoung. Stella is a friend who takes care of herself even if she doesn’t bully her.

I practice choreography while revising Boyoung’s points in between, try facial expressions, and review the synopsis…
At the end of nine hours like that, the long-awaited first music video shoot was over.

The evaluation was very successful.
The director and staff all liked Stella, and praised her for her natural acting skills.

‘You look tired.’

Just like that thought, after filming, Stella’s eyes were full of fatigue.
But never bothered.
Rather, she greeted each and every one of her staff members with a bright smile.

It’s not because she’s managing her image, but because she’s really grateful, and she’s genuinely happy that she’s one step closer to her dream, so she’s showing that kind of attitude.
If there is an innocent person in the group, the atmosphere is very good.

A person who knows how to be grateful for trivial things and conveys his heart as it is to the extent that others feel his sincerity.
A person who shines brightly around.
Stella was such a being.

“Good job.”

“Yes.”

After bringing her Stella a drink of cool water, I thought as I watched her carefully suck the water through her straw.
Fortunately for Stella, she said that her filming period wasn’t too long because she had everything planned out in the first place.
If we shoot hard for only three days, the rest is the area of ​​editing, so it seemed like we could give Stella a honey-like break.

“I had a hard time today, and Stella got in my car and her Seung-hwan let’s go back with her brother. Ji-hyeok takes Hee-joo.”

Boyoung’s instructions approached me and Stella.
Stella blinked her big eyes and was silent for a moment.
Then, just as Boyoung was puzzled by her, she licked her own lip smeared with tint and said,

“Unni, can I, Jihyeok, ride in your brother’s car?”

“Why?”

“That… The seats are comfortable there. I want to close my eyes for a moment…”

“It’s because I have something to discuss about tomorrow’s shoot… Are you that tired?”

“Yes, I am a little tired.”

Usually, Stella was the type to say yes to Boyoung unconditionally.
But today was different.
She was pushing her own convictions.
Stella came out unnoticed by Boyoung, who met her eyes.

“Okay…? Then let’s discuss it at the meeting tomorrow.”

“Yes, sister. Thank you.”

Why did Stella insist that she ride in my car, even when she insisted on her?
The answer came out after a little thought.
Stella was in the van for a good amount of time, a little over a week.
I felt very comfortable in the van with me, and I even put various personal items in the van.
Simply put, she could be called a second home.

She hates having a third party in her nest like that.
Of course, she was tired and trying to close her eyes could be the reason, but the reason mentioned above must have been a bigger factor in her stubbornness.
Being a trustworthy older brother and father-like me must have played a part in the decision.

After almost putting her padding on her Stella, I took her to her car.
Naturally, she tried to get into the passenger seat,

“You said you were tired? You should close your eyes.”

Hearing my words, he paused.

“I woke up from the cold wind… If I get sleepy later, I’ll sleep in the front passenger’s seat.”

“Can’t you just get in the back? I’ll stretch out your seat, so lie down and sleep.”

“If you feel sleepy, you can move to the back seat.”

I thought I would get on the back right away, but it was an unexpected reaction.
Do you want to talk to me? Do you see me as a man, even just a little bit?
No, let’s not jump to conclusions. You shouldn’t be impatient because you’re excited.
If I consistently do my part, Stella’s heart will move toward me like a reed against the wind.

“Okay, do that.”

Stella, laughing bashfully, got into the passenger seat and fastened her seat belt.
Then she pushed back her chair and started playing on her cell phone.
After getting into the driver’s seat and starting the car, I immediately started the car.
As I was leaving the quiet and dark outskirts of Gyeonggi-do, Stella suddenly said this.

“Oppa, isn’t our agency like a real family?”

It’s a family… I’m sure it’s going to be a joke.
Your family has only me and the Evil Valkyries.

“Yes. The atmosphere is nice.”

“If Boyoung unnie starts her activities, the size of her agency will increase, right?”

“Maybe?”

“I like it the way it is… Is it too greedy?”

“For the time being, it will go like this. Because the CEO said he was focusing on you.”

“Your brother will continue to be my manager, right? Aren’t you going to quit?”

There should be a breakup for a while, but then you can catch me.
Then we will be together

“For now.”

“What? What about that vague answer?”

“I also have a present life. I didn’t decide on a career as a manager at all…”

“No. Just be my manager I’ll let you go when I retire.”

“It hasn’t even been ten days since we met. Aren’t you too hasty?”

“It’s only been 10 days, but I like you so much. I want to go with you for a long time.”

My heart is beating even though I know full well that this is not a confession, but that I really like being a manager.
But why do you say such misleading things to other people?
Don’t do that. Kill them all

“Just lie down and sleep. You have to get up early tomorrow.”

“If you keep saying you’ll be my manager, I’ll sleep.”

“I’ll think about it.”

“Oh I hate it. Don’t think, just answer yes or no.”

I’ll have to tinker with it a bit.

“I will think positively.”

“Yes or no?”

“You said ‘positive’. It means that the answer is closer to ‘yes’. Be satisfied with this.”

“I’m sorry… I’m dumbfounded…”

Stella, slightly perplexed, turned her head away.
I’m happy to show a grown-up side in front of my younger brother, while showing a reliance on me.
It’s also cute to see him complaining as if he’s whining at his dad.

When will you do something like this again after losing your parents at a young age and growing up early to take care of your younger siblings?
Since Choi Seung-hwan is the representative, he must be polite, and Bo-yeong is also in the position of a teacher, so he must not cross the line…
Cheon Hee-joo is not mature enough, Alex is immature…

In a situation where others have one or two flaws, there is no one but me who can fill your lack of family love.
So feel free to treat me as much as I can bring out your sincerity.
Then it’s better if you have feelings of love for me.