Chapter 365 – Stella’s Surprise Debut!

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Shoot ah-!

A stream of warm water hits the back of your neck.
It clears the nose, which was slightly blocked by house dust, and brings a refreshing feeling.
But that was only for a moment.

‘I feel tired…’

Too many things happened yesterday.
While concentrating on filming, Ji-hyeok’s college classmate Shin Yeon-soo’s offer to scout was also busy.
Because of that, she made a mistake in her choreography and got scolded and intimidated by Bo-young.
Also, after welcoming her first sasaeng fan at the end of her life, her body and mind were exhausted.

No, apart from all of the above, it was too much of an effort to take care of Jihyeok.
Even after the sasaeng fan left yesterday, I was there for over an hour…
Did you sleep well today? What if I fall asleep while driving?
For today, she wants to give Ji-hyeok a break by driving herself, but she doesn’t have a driver’s license.

Now that I think about it, I feel so ashamed that I complained about sleeping in the car yesterday.
Ji-hyeok would have been worse than himself in terms of fatigue alone… He showed an immature side of him.
But Jihyeok wanted to do that.
He seemed to accept everything he did.
After what happened last night, that feeling has increased.

He tried to protect himself with great agility,
He noticed his intention to send it in kind words, and he told a student named Kim Ji-seok to make sure to stream a new song.
He was guarding the front of the villa until late in the morning, fearing that there might be more sasaeng fans…
Too stout It feels like a baby bear being sheltered by a daddy bear.

-Ah fuck…! Fuck it straight, you asshole! Save me!

An angry voice came from Alex’s room.
He screamed so loud that he could even hear the bathroom.
Stella unknowingly grabbed the shower hose and sighed.

‘It’s been there since morning…’

It doesn’t matter if I fell in love with the game, but it’s a problem because I’m so into it.
It’s also a problem to keep spitting out profanity.
It’s fortunate that I didn’t do it until dawn today… But to curse in front of my sister, it’s been a while since I crossed the line.

After taking a shower, Stella looked at the wall clock.
There were still 20 minutes left.
Stella went into Alex’s room, drying her own hair, and called for her brother.

“Hey.”

Then Alex pressed the power button on the headset.

“Uh? Are you going out now?”

“A little later. But can you not swear a little?”

“Sorry. Get excited… I won’t.”

Alex soon began to quietly focus his gaze on the monitor.
Stella scolded her as she looked at her own little brother, who had changed into her docile sheep look, with her dumbfounded expression.

“If you can’t control your emotions one more time and curse, I’ll get rid of your computer. Okay?”

“Okay. Sorry. Have a good day, sister.”

I can’t spit on her smiling face, and I can’t say anything more about Alex, who is smiling sadly in front of him.
Her own attitude of being too weak towards her brother.
I know I need to fix it, but I can’t.
It may be because there is only one blood relation left on Earth.
In the end, Stella, who decided to skip this case again, asked.

“Today is the first day of the part-time job, right? When?”

“You can leave at 10.”

“Don’t be angry while working.”

“Am I your sister?”

“This is sure…!”

“Look at this. I’m about to hit you again Noona, don’t get angry while filming.”

Alex raises his arm and takes a defensive stance.
Seeing that, Stella thought.
If his younger brother looked like half of Ji-hyeok, there would be nothing to worry about.
She reached out her hand, having unwittingly compared the two of her.

“Give me the phone number of that friend’s uncle.”

“Your sister sent it via Talk?”

When I took out my phone and checked it, there was a talk just like Alex said.

“Is this it?”

“Yes. My memory seems to have deteriorated with age. I will succeed and fix your hair.”

If you just come back to the convenience store part-time job, it’s ridiculous to talk like that confidently on the subject of only playing games, let alone self-development.
Still, it’s unique.

Stella, who last asked not to swear, entered her room and prepared to go out.
In fact, there was nothing special about being prepared.
Just finish basic makeup, dry your hair with a hair dryer, and you’re done.
I didn’t have to worry about the rest as the makeup shop did it for me.

Come to think of it, a teacher named Lee Ji-an who did her makeup yesterday kept asking me about Ji-hyeok.
The manager is so handsome, the other day we talked about it, it’s our first time at work, so it’s not difficult, what kind of job did you come to this industry…

At that time, I just took it as a saddam to continue the conversation, but now that I think about it, it seemed that she was interested in Jihyeok.
Otherwise, there would be no way to continue the conversation with only the subject of Ji-hyeok.
Stella, who was drying her hair and thinking about Izzy, was taken aback.

‘Why do I keep thinking of my brother?’

Currently, he is in a situation where his debut is just around the corner.
Also, the most important shooting was not over.
I need to focus on these two things…

Perhaps, through Ji-hyuk, he projected his affectionate father, who had passed away a long time ago, and that’s why he kept thinking of him out of longing.
It was a short meeting, but I felt comfortable being with Jihyeok to this extent.
Is it bad to have these thoughts? No, I don’t think so.

Whoa-!

The cell phone on the dressing table vibrates.
There is a message from Ji-hyeok that he has arrived in front of the house.

Not noticing that the corners of her mouth were wide open, Stella decided to accept the emotion she had just felt.
It is natural to rely on a trustworthy manager.
Other celebrities will do the same, so let’s not make a fuss about it.

Stella, who had packed her guitar bag, shouted as she left the room.

“I’m leaving!?”

“Sister! My rice!?”

“I have leftover fried rice in the fridge! Have a good part-time job!”

“Okay! Thanks for your effort!”

Stella got into the elevator, leaving behind her sister’s cry coming from the tightly closed door.
When she arrived on the first floor, a van was parked at the entrance of the common entrance, and Ji-hyeok stood with his arms crossed, and she looked at his face.

‘I think I’m fine…’

The under eyes are not puffy, and they do not look tired.
Thank god. However, due to Ji-hyeok’s dignified personality, there was a high possibility that he was sleepy but not showing off.
As soon as the automatic door opened, Stella, who had come close to Ji-hyeok, stared up at him.

“What are you doing? Let’s have a snowball fight?”

“Did you sleep well last night?”

“Did you sleep well.”

Silent reply as usual. Something reassuring
But saying that I slept well was a lie.
Because Jihyeok’s eyes were slightly open.
I must have slept three hours at most, but it was natural if it was natural.

“Brother, do you want to rest today? It’s the last day of filming anyway, so Boyoung’s unnie and the CEO will come too… I don’t worry, I just sleep at home.”

A sweet rice cake was thrown, but Stella was sure that Ji-hyeok would decline the offer.
Although he may not have risked his entire life as his manager, he was a person who handled his duties responsibly.

“Stop talking weird and give me the guitar.”

It was also as expected.
Stella, who was happy inside, smiled.

“What is breakfast?”

“Hash browns and an omelet.”

It’s a hearty morning.
It was good to let you decide.
Stella, who had been waiting for Jihyeok to let go of the guitar, climbed into the back seat asheheaded for the driver’s seat.

Stella unfolded the seating table and put the black plastic bag next to it on top.
When I opened the vinyl, it was not a disposable packaging container, but a neat warm lunch box.
Stella asked, surprised.

“Did you make this yourself?”

“Yes.”

“Uh, when…?”

“I made it while eating breakfast.”

It’s nonsense. No matter how fast I could make it, it would have taken me 30 minutes…
Then it means that Jihyeok hardly slept.
I’m really sorry. And I was as happy as I was sorry.
How long has it been since you’ve had breakfast cooked by someone else?

When I opened the barrel, the unique savory smell of potatoes and eggs wafted out.
Just looking at it, it looks delicious.
In another barrel inside the bag, there were cherry tomatoes and strawberries to eat as an appetizer.
Strawberries are pretty cut off the top, so it’s perfect to eat in one bite… It’s crazy.

Suddenly I think of my brother.
Alex would be happy if you gave it to him too… Jihyeok made this just for himself…
It is not polite to eat alone.
The corner of Stella’s mouth was completely torn as she glanced at Jihyeok, who started driving.

“I will eat well.”

Jihyeok silently nodded his head as an answer.
It can be seen that he was deliberately going overboard as if he was sorry.
When I scooped up the omelet and ate it, the seasoning was just right.

Today was a much sleepier day than usual.
But as much as power, it comes out more than ever.
This is why celebrities appear on TV and express their gratitude to their managers.
I remember a celebrity who said that she would die or live without it.

So good. I hope that Jihyeok will always be his manager.
In the future, as much as Jihyeok gave to him, he wanted to give him as much… No, more than that.
So don’t try to leave

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“It is very heavy, but it is very strong… Thank you for your help.”

“No. Please take good care of the music video production.”

“That’s what the editorial team does… Don’t worry. It will come off very well.”

Thank you if you do
Anyway, I felt Stella’s stare a lot today.
It’s not to the point where they monitor your every move or become impatient if you’re not around.
However, whenever he had a chance, he would look for me as if he were a lost puppy.

It was like that even now.
Even while talking with Choi Seung-hwan, Bo-yeong, and Chun Hee-joo, they roll around as if their eyes lacked concentration, trying to keep me in their field of vision.
Then, getting scolded by Boyoung was a bonus.

Volunteering as a shelter, I loaded the filming team’s equipment into the car, started the van, turned on the heater, and approached everyone including Choi Seung-hwan.
Choi Seung-hwan, who found that day, cracked up and said.

“Jihyuk did a good job. Take only Stella to the agency at noon tomorrow and rest well until the day after tomorrow.”

“Until the day after tomorrow? What about Stella’s schedule?”

“It’s a break. I’ve been running hard so far, so I should have a day off.”

Still, you keep the word that you take care of your people.
The Simbo pocket is thin. You’re not good enough to be a bad guy.

“All right.”

“You worked hard, take Stella and go back.”

“Yes.”

I looked at Stella, who blinked several times.
He was quite sleepy, but it seemed he didn’t want to show off.
I came out with Stella’s handbag and took a deep breath as I looked up at the night sky.
Then Stella, who came out after him, said.

“Tomorrow I will take a taxi by myself, so oppa rests at home. I’ll tell the CEO that my brother gave me a ride.”

Our Doleonggi, the way he cares for us is so commendable.
But you’re saying this now.
It’s safe and nice to have me take you there. Is not it?
I want to stick with you too, so try it later, not now.

“Stop talking nonsense and get in the car. The heater is on.”

“Yes.”

Stella quietly sits in the back seat, covers herself with a blanket and looks at me.
I feel like I’m going to be sucked in when I meet the blue eyes like the wide sea.
Her round and gentle eyes are so pretty that I want to reach out and touch them without even realizing it.

I resisted the temptation and got into the driver’s seat, swallowing when Stella suddenly moved into the passenger seat.
The smell of perfume mixed with the smell of sweat was so dizzying.
The pure white long neckline is also so enticing that you want to jump at it right away.

“Do you just sleep in the back?”

“It’s okay to wake up late tomorrow. Oppa looks very tired, but you shouldn’t drive while drowsy, so let’s talk to me and go.”

Stella, who said so confidently, fell asleep less than five minutes after her car started.
Embarrassed, I turned on a blank laugh and took advantage of the signal to stare at Stella.
I reached out my hand and gently stroked her hair, and spoke quietly and as kindly as I could.

“Good work.”

From the crown to the bangs, twice.
Stella’s eyes fluttered open as she touched her hair, as she does to her wife, including her Sae-hwa.
I didn’t expect it to happen… Isn’t your body too sensitive?
I acted as if I was trying to wake Stella in the first place, pretending to be as nonchalant as possible.

“Have you forgotten something?”

Noticing that I’m talking about her quince tea, Stella pulls back her sheets and she says.

“Later… I want to drink before I get off… I’m sleepy…”

Then he pulled her blanket up to her chin, smiled at her, closed her eyes, and said:

“You worked hard too, brother…”

Did you notice that you touched her hair?
Or did she just hear that she did a good job and not know that she touched it?
I was glad that there was no objection to anything.
It was also sad at the same time. It was a chance to see what kind of reaction was coming out…
I’ll have to try it in good condition next time.