Chapter 81 – Misunderstanding (3)

“… Baek Ga-eun…, No… “Miss Ga-eun said that?”

CEO Choi’s behavior seemed a little awkward, as if he was strangely conscious of something even though he was alone with me, but it wasn’t important.

I spoke to CEO Choi, who was glancing around in the representative office.

“… Yes, it is a privately owned hotel and the security is said to be okay.”

Representative Choi looked over the documents and muttered quietly.

“… It’s 2 days and 1 night…”

CEO Choi touched his chin and seemed to be thinking for a moment, then he picked up a pen and neatly scribbled a signature on a corner of the document.

After signing, CEO Choi put down his pen and handed the document to me.

“… Anyway, I did some good things while I was on my way…”

“… Yes.”

Representative Choi glanced around the room again, then he leaned towards me and whispered carefully.

“… “Did you talk to Lee Ji-yeon?”

… Why are you being so cautious?

I followed CEO Choi and gently bowed to him and answered carefully.

“… I did it roughly.”

After hearing what I said, CEO Choi looked puzzled and asked if it was true.

“… Yes, I gave permission.”

CEO Choi leaned back on the sofa, crossed his arms, tilted his head, and spoke quietly.

“… Did he eat something wrong? … Anyway! Travel carefully and don’t get into an accident.”

“… Yes, thank you.”

I left the CEO’s office, leaving CEO Choi behind, who was shaking his head wondering what was so strange.

Anyway, the approval has been received, so now all that’s left is to prepare comfortably.

I went down to the office with the payment board next to me and checked how far the swimsuit I had ordered had arrived.

I stopped by another team to hand over documents and when I returned to my seat, an in-house email had arrived.

The content was a revised scenario for the debut song of ‘Pure Love’.

… Are you making sudden changes?

Soonae’s music video filming begins next week.

She immediately called Director Kang to find out why she did it so quickly.

After a few ringtones, Director Kang’s lively voice was heard over the phone.

[Uh, Team Leader Kim! Have you checked the amendment?]

“… “I haven’t confirmed it yet, but I just received it and contacted you right away.”

[Uh huh…, Take a look quickly! I think it will come out okay!]

After hearing what Director Kang said, I quickly opened the attached file and looked through the amendment.

… No, this is…

While I was speechless after checking the amendment, Director Kang began to explain in a cheerful manner.

[No, I also sent the storyboard to composer Han Jeong-sook, but she contacted me directly! So I…]

I couldn’t hear Director Kang’s words clearly while he was trying hard to explain.

The original music video content was about Lee Ji-yeon meeting a man, showing the life story of an ordinary lover and expressing her upright love.

However…

[That! Composer Han Jeong-sook explained so passionately, wow…, Anyway! As you can see, it would be better for Hyeon Ha-yeon to appear properly…]

Director Kang proudly told the story, perhaps feeling happy that he had received a direct proposal from Han Jeong-sook, but he could not concentrate on the story.

The composition itself has changed from the original music video.

The meaning of ‘pure love’ was interpreted differently and interpreted as ‘never lose pure love under any circumstances.’

The story is about Lee Ji-yeon and Hyun Ha-yeon falling in love with a man, and while the man chooses Hyeon Ha-yeon and falls in love with her, Lee Ji-yeon does not lose her pure love while looking at them.

The original plot, Ji-yeon Lee’s love story, became the story of Ji-yeon Lee’s sad unrequited love.

… No, this is why…

[So, Team Leader Kim, you are preparing well?]

… Huh?

After bragging to his heart’s content, Director Kang suddenly asked a question.

“… What do you mean?”

In response to my question, Director Kang said it as if it were obvious.

[What is it, acting preparation? Lee Ji-yeon said she would teach you?]

… What?

I was very taken aback by Director Kang’s words and asked again carefully.

“What…, Do you mean acting?”

[… Really? Are you really asking?]

I closed my mouth and agreed in silence, and only then did I hear people jumping up and down in surprise, as if they knew something I didn’t know.

[No, Team Leader Kim! He said he would do it!! I heard that it was confirmed internally too…]

I was surprised to hear that CG Entertainment had also received confirmation, so I hurriedly checked the music video draft I had received, but my name was not written anywhere.

And the male actor’s compartment that I passed by without notice was empty.

“… No, my name is nowhere…”

[… What are you talking about? Kim Cho-in plays the male role, it’s clearly written! Are you kidding me now!?]

I quickly headed to the music video team, leaving a message to Director Kang that I would check.

I heard that I was appearing on the show, and when I asked if it was real, the person in charge looked at me strangely and asked back.

“… What are you talking about? The CEO has already approved everything… ?”

… CEO Choi, it was CEO Choi again.

I tried to suppress my excitement and calmly asked the person in charge a question.

“… Then, who sent it to my email?”

The person in charge checked for a moment and then looked at me and said.

“… He went on a long vacation… ?”

It was so absurd that I burst out laughing.

I quickly ran up to the representative office, leaving the music video team behind, and was told that no one was there.

No, what on earth is this person doing!!!

I even left a message for CEO Choi, who didn’t respond, and eventually returned to the office.

“… No, what kind of fuss is this…”

While I was leaning on my desk holding my aching head, I received a call from Director Kang.

[… Team Leader Kim, you really didn’t know… ?]

After explaining the whole story, only then did Director Kang understand my situation.

With a light sigh, he spoke as if complaining to Director Kang.

“… We quickly found a male actor…”

Director Kang, who was listening to me, cautiously intervened in an embarrassed voice.

[Well, Team Leader Kim…, This is a bit complicated…]

“… Yes?”

As it turned out, Lee Ji-yeon recommended me, and without my knowledge, I was accepted to appear and was also approved within the company.

After that, Director Kang, who suddenly received a call from Han Jeong-sook, revised the content, and received positive feedback that the revised version was much better, so he decided to play the content.

… No, these people talk about these important things without me?

I was angry at the behavior that seemed to ignore me, but there was nothing I could do.

“… Do you know Lee Ji-yeon?”

[… I don’t know.]

I ended the call with Director Kang, who was avoiding me as if it was obvious. I said I understood.

“Ah…”

I sighed softly and leaned deeply into the chair.

I felt dizzy.

I couldn’t believe this nonsense.

I had no idea how to resolve this situation, which was so stuck that it wouldn’t come off.

The shooting schedule has already been decided, and reviews have come out that the changed scenario is much better.

I have to appear on the show, and I have to let Lee Ji-yeon know about my sweet romantic relationship with Hyeon Ha-yeon.

If Lee Ji-yeon lets her guard down here, her filming schedule may be disrupted.

Naturally, Hyeon Hayeon’s debut schedule may be disrupted.

I was feeling frustrated and desperately wanted some cider to relieve my stomach.

While she was trying to figure out how to overcome the situation, her phone vibrated slightly.

When I glanced at my phone, I saw a text message saying that the package had arrived.

The swimsuit I ordered has arrived.

“Ha…”

I let out a long sigh and slowly pushed the chair and got up.

Dealing with Jiyeon Lee was something she would do after work…

For now, I decided to take care of what needs to be done right away.

I packed the revision plan and scenario to give to Lee Ji-yeon and headed to Baek Ga-eun, who was in the middle of practicing.

It’s still too early to meet Hyeon Hayeon.

When I took a quick look at Baek Ga-eun’s practice room, I saw that she was practicing with other aspiring actors and went back down to buy her some snacks.

I bought snacks that young girls like and went into the practice room.

“Team Leader Kim! Hello!”

She greeted the inquirers who greeted her brightly and handed over her snacks.

Ga-eun Baek was quietly called out, leaving behind her would-be students who were squealing happily and devouring her snacks.

Seeing Baek Ga-eun slowly falling out, an aspirant offered Baek Ga-eun some food.

“Uh? Ga-eun, don’t you eat it?”

“Hey, you’re taking care of your sister.”

Baek Ga-eun smiled at the girls who were trying to take care of her, told them to eat a lot, and quietly left the place.

She naturally entered the empty practice room with Baek Ga-eun.

Locking her door, she grabbed Baek Ga-eun’s hand and led her to her corner.

In the blind spot at her door, she stood in the gap and gently wrapped her arms around Baek Ga-eun’s waist.

“… “I came early because I thought I would be busy today.”

Baek Ga-eun, who was looking affectionately into my eyes, slowly nodded her head and said.

“… Still, thank you for thinking.”

Without her answering, Ga-eun took a peek at her face and stuck out her lips.

She kissed her lips and pulled her face away, making a sound.

Baek Ga-eun gently let go of her hand and put her hand between my arms and hugged me.

Her slightly flushed face looked cute, so I approached her face with a small smile.

“Side, side, hehe…” Tsk…, Jjook…”

Thinking about what the other aspirants might think if she was gone for a long time, she quickly withdrew her lips.

Baek Ga-eun must have felt sorry for her, but without realizing it, she tiptoed up and placed her lips on hers.

“… Ah.”

She seemed to realize what she had done, and her face turned red and buried her face in his chest.

She gently stroked Baek Ga-eun’s head and whispered softly.

“… Thanks to her, she even got permission from the CEO… Thank you.”

Baek Ga-eun lifted her head and looked at me and spoke quietly.

“… It’s okay, I can go next time…”

Baek Ga-eun’s smiling face was so cute that she unconsciously kissed her again and sent Baek Ga-eun away.

Now it was finally time to meet Hyeon Ha-yeon.

She moved quickly and went up to the practice room where Hyeon Hayeon was practicing.

A few days ago, Baek Ga-eun gave me a suggestion.

She had a hotel voucher left over that she owned and asked if she wanted to use it.

It turned out to be one of the best hotels in Jeju Island. The rooms had swimming pools and hot springs, and the hotel building was full of amenities, so it was a great place to stay comfortably.

She thought it would be a good idea for me to use it, but…, In reality, it was not easy for her to accept it because Hyeon Hayeon’s debut was not far away and her work time was being pushed back.

She came up with a trick for Baek Ga-eun, and she put a condition on her help.

“… Let’s take Hyeon Ha-yeon, but senior Ji-yeon will never…, Never. … And later, go on a trip with me.”

She thought about it carefully, and she thought it would be okay with these conditions, so she accepted the conditions.

The method that Baek Ga-eun came up with was to take advantage of Hyeon Hayeon’s lack of SNS.

It doesn’t matter now, but once Hyeon Ha-yeon becomes a little more famous, SNS is what people look for the most.

The plan was to take pictures to post on social media and take care of Hyeon Ha-yeon’s mental health.

It was so special that Baek Ga-eun cared for Hyeon Ha-yeon like this, so she kissed her harder than usual.

With her debut just around the corner, it was an opportunity for Hyeon Hayeon to take care of her mental health and hold on to her leash a little more tightly.

It was no different from going out to have fun, but it was a good opportunity, so she accepted the offer, and Lee Wang-ga received some sponsorship and even received the CEO’s approval to come after a good rest.

She had been hiding it from Hyeon Hayeon until now, intending to tell her after receiving the confirmation, but now she was able to tell Hyeon Hayeon.

She approached the practice room where Hyeon Hayeon was and took a quick look at her window.

At the moment I was looking, I met Hyeon Hayeon’s eyes and entered the practice room with a smile.

“Are you practicing well?”

“… Yes.”

It seemed like Hyeon Ha-yeon was practicing alone.

However, Hyeon Ha-yeon’s expression when looking at me was not good.

… Why are you like this… ?

She carefully approached Hyeon Hayeon, who was looking at me with a slight frown, and asked.

“… Hayeon, is something bad happening?”

“… No, it’s okay.”

Contrary to his words that he was okay, he started glaring at me with a serious expression as I got closer.

Tsk…

Like a rabbit encountering a wild beast, I began to shrink without realizing it and became tense.

Memories of what had happened so far passed through her head and made her heart pound.

I desperately suppressed my tension and spoke carefully to Hyeon Ha-yeon.

“… Hayeon, let’s go somewhere with me tomorrow.”

“… Yes?”

Hyeon Ha-yeon’s mood softened a little at the sudden story of her going out.

Still, I felt her eyes looking at me sharply, so she slightly averted her gaze and continued speaking.

“… I wanted to buy you something…, … “No big deal?”

Only then did Hyeon Hayeon’s sharp gaze soften, and she shook her head and said.

“Oh, no! I like everything!”

I didn’t even say what it was, but Hyeon Ha-yeon said she liked it unconditionally and looked cute.

Hyeon Ha-yeon, who was continuing the conversation, occasionally frowned, so I wondered if I could smell something, but there was no smell.

Just as I was kissing her briefly to tell her to practice hard, I felt a cold chill in Hyeon Ha-yeon’s eyes as she faintly opened her eyes and looked at me.

However, because it was so brief, I thought it was an illusion and passed it over.

I said while gently stroking the back of Hyeon Ha-yeon’s head, who was looking at me vaguely.

“… Well then, I’ll contact you later.”

He nodded slowly, kissed Hyeon Hayeon on the forehead, and left her practice room.

*

The moment my brother entered the practice room after making eye contact through the practice room window.

A foul smell began to waft out.

“Are you practicing well?”

It was the smell coming from my older brother, who was approaching me with a pleasant smile.

I frowned involuntarily as I saw my brother emitting a disgusting smell from her body that made my nose cringe.

During a short conversation, my brother suddenly asked me to go somewhere tomorrow.

“… I wanted to buy you something…, … “No big deal?”

A feeling of happiness burst out that was enough to cover up the unpleasant smell that had dominated my head.

“Oh, no! I like everything!”

Afterward, while she was talking, her disgusting smell stung her nose, but since it was in front of her brother, she suppressed the nausea.

The moment she got close to kissing her brother, there was a foul smell that made her mind drift away.

Because she was nervous and surprised that her brother had accidentally revealed her feelings, she quickly relaxed her expression and focused on the kiss.

I kissed him carefully, as if I was discovering treasure in a trash can full of dirty dirt.

When my brother kissed my forehead and said he would contact me later, the smell of my brother’s cuts felt a little less.

The moment my brother left the room, I burst out in nausea.

“Wow…”

I sat down on the floor, covered my mouth, and suppressed my nausea for a long time before I felt any relief.

“Huh…”

I didn’t know my brother had such a disgusting smell on his body.

Perhaps it was because my sense of smell had become more sensitive recently that it was difficult to bear.

It’s not the sweet scent I smelled at my brother’s house…

It had the scent of a dirty animal.

It smells like Baek Ga-eun.