Debut or Die - Chapter 124

If you can’t debut, you’ll get a fatal disease Episode 124

“Oh~ What kind of person is the new general manager?”

“Are you a good person?”

I overheard the conversation between the manager and Sejin.

‘Let’s not expect.’

There was a high probability that the new high-ranking person would have a great mindset like the old general manager.

In any case, since the test results were good when I was the former head of the general manager, the company would have sent another similar guy.

However, this expectation was broken in a good way.

“… A payment bot?”

“That’s right! He seems to be saving himself because his retirement is near.”

What I heard over and over from people at the company was that Director Lee had no interventions or pushed projects, and he let the working-level staff do what they were doing.

‘… Come to think of it, there’s no word saying they’re calling us.’

Usually, there is a way to ask to see the face of the only singer, but there was no hemisphere.

I don’t think he’ll be a nobleman for a long time, but it wasn’t bad at first. Because it’s easier for a superior person I don’t know well to shout ok than to have only enthusiasm.

However, one big project was dropped due to this influence.

“A concert… … .”

“Finally, we are preparing for our solo performance as well.”

As large overdue payments were approved one by one, the concert date was finally set.

But here another problem arose.

“… Isn’t the date for March a little ambiguous?”

Yes.

Perfect for the start of school season… It was caught during a season when anyone would not have enough time to go to the show.

… … Originally, it was intended to be special at the beginning of the year, but the company was in such a mess that it was said that it was not possible to properly arrange the rental.

I don’t know if I should say it’s fortunate, but thanks to the delay, preparations for rental of performance equipment have already been completed.

Fortunately, the members quickly relieved their anxiety about the date.

“But since it’s the weekend, there won’t be quite a few people who want to come.”

“Because there must be some decent fans… !”

“It’s good if you come a lot!”

“I want to show you a good performance by preparing well.”

The atmosphere flared up.

‘… And the remaining period is three months.’

Well, I saw singers who prepared for a concert for more than half a year, but 3 months wasn’t bad either.

‘Realistically, half a year ago, when only the debut song was released, preparation itself was impossible.’

It might be a bit of a tough job, but since it’s not a promotion period, I thought I could handle it pretty well.

… When I thought, a new proposal fell to the working staff.

“How about announcing the first stage of the new song at the first concert?”

“… Will we have a comeback in March?”

“Is it a little too much?”

It’s impossible.

They seem to have forgotten how hard they went through when they released their debut album in a month.

… However, a surprisingly common sense answer followed.

“But anyway, to fill the concert set list, we have to pick out a few new songs, so wouldn’t it be nice if it was Testa’s song instead of another singer’s cover song?”

“… um yes.”

“And almost all of the songs on this album have already been released, so we only have to work on the title.”

That’s right.

Actually, this comeback… It is a regular house.

So, when I was working on the last album that I had spare time to put in the effort, I also picked out half of the songs from the next album in advance.

Since then, I have been working in my spare time.

“Music video shoots and stuff like that are supposed to be filmed on a concert VCR anyway, so I think we can do it according to the schedule… … Concept photos can also be tailored for concert use.”

“… … .”

cost and time savings.

Also, it would be nice to come up with a concert concept. If the concept of the first regular album is composed in a way that is related to it, there will be a mutual publicity effect and the fans will enjoy it.

As a result, everyone would be happy if only the working staff and singers were separated.

‘driving me crazy.’

Sure enough, Kim Rae-bin, who had been quietly listening by the side, is secretly trying to raise his hand as a sign of agreement.

There was no rabbit meat that voluntarily went into the fire pit.

Ryu Cheng-wu put the situation together.

“Is it okay if we talk about it among ourselves and talk to each other again?”

“yes yes. But please tell me by tomorrow.”

And there was nothing to go until tomorrow.

It was because the conclusion was made in the company’s practice room.

Surprisingly, it was unanimous.

“We want to try working on it.”

“Ah, good idea!”

The company was delighted.

And the members… It was obvious that he had a face that thought, ‘If I did it, I could do it again’.

It was the harm of the good results from the last crazy schedule.

‘Even Bae Se-jin was stained.’

After changing the year-end stage once in a week, it seems that this side has also started to gain respect.

* * *

Soon after, the company sent us a draft of the set list for the concert.

Liu Cheng-wu briefed quickly.

“Our title and sub songs are all included… … . Even if you include the b-side songs in the fan song, there are only 10 songs.”

“Um~ You need at least 20 songs for a concert, right?”

“Actually, I think there are less than 20 songs. Maybe we should add more.”

“That’s right.”

The set list, with empty songs here and there, was still meager.

“Even if we take two songs from the new album, we still have to add the remaining eight songs.”

A plan to include songs from the new album without choreography was also considered, but it was rejected as they wanted more songs for performance.

I am at a loss for words when I see those guys who cut off the sections where they can take a breather with their own volition.

‘I’m going to collapse like this.’

Fortunately, I remembered the company’s recommendation.

“I asked for some of our unit songs, but we fill them in first.”

In this way, there is a semi-forced rest period while the other members are doing it.

Besides, the company seemed to be painting the bigger picture.

“Oh, you said you were going to shoot your own content with that, right?”

Yes. It is said that the process of sharing and preparing the unit stage will be edited and uploaded on WeTube like a variety show.

And when the concert is over, I plan to upload the unit stage like a choreography video.

“Then, let’s think about the remaining five songs without those three songs. Does anyone have a song you want to do?”

“Me!”

“Me too… … !”

After a fierce battle, five songs were selected.

Thanks to Bae Se-jin, who exercised the right to remain silent, and Ryu Chung-woo, who chose to yield, the process went very smoothly.

“Then I’ll post it like this.”

“yes!”

And the company confirmed the set list by modifying a few orders after asking the question, “Is it really okay as it is?” about 10 times.

However, I was still not sure, so I heard the news that the VCR time was set for a long time.

‘… I’ll have to do aerobic work harder.’

Looking at the reaction of the staff, I have a strong conviction that the concert will be extremely difficult.

And after spending several days deciding on the new album title and concept.

It’s been a while since the camera came into the dorm.

It was right to shoot the scene of dividing the unit for the concert stage.

But the way it was done was unique.

“What day is today?”

“Roommate change day~”

It was because we decided to change roommates and perform with matching people.

‘… … This feels like a Azusa team fight.’

It seems that if you look into the abyss too much, the abyss will also look into you, and everyone has become tainted by that method.

Well, it was true that it was surprisingly strong and fun. I can feel the confidence of these guys that they can do well with anyone.

“Let’s say goodbye to our dear roommates! Oh my brother~”

Keun Se-jin, holding a cue card, shamelessly pretended to sob while holding a cue card and embraced Cha Yu-jin and Ryu Chung-woo.

It was an intense conte atmosphere.

Kim Rae-bin, who was swept away, greeted Seon Ah-hyun politely.

“Thank you so much for always responding to my noise and work with a tolerant and gentle attitude. I hope we can share a room together next time.”

“I am truly grateful! It was nice to hear him and his work. The song was good… !”

He was harmonious, but extremely polite.

The two of them get along well and seem to have good feelings, but it seems that they have failed to openly become friends.

I also said hello to Bae Se-jin.

“It seems like we were good roommates because our lifestyles are similar, but it’s a pity.”

“… … I know. I would have liked to have left.”

While Bae Se-jin was talking, her eyes were subtly directed at Cha Yu-jin. My stomach felt like it was going to end up in the same room as him.

‘… Probably not.’

Shouldn’t be

I ended the conversation by shaking hands with Bae Se-jin assimilated into his thoughts.

“Let’s meet our new roommates!”

“Wow!”

After the clichéd applause passed, Keun Se-jin smiled and took out the prepared props from behind.

“This roommate method… It’s a card flip!”

“oh!”

“See the number behind this? That’s the room number! People with the same number are using it together~”

Keun Se-jin shuffled the cards. It was a very familiar motion, probably having played this game quite a bit.

Then, seven sheets were turned upside down on the floor.

“Here, each person chooses the card they want~”

“OK!”

“All right!”

Whoever chooses the card first was decided lightly as a karaoke scoring game.

“Yes!”

In fact, the order of card selection didn’t matter at all, so everyone focused on picking out the amount for content rather than the game.

And the score was completely meaningless.

“First place… Cha Yoo-jin who scored 100 points!”

“Oh!!”

It’s because the guy who accidentally selected a song he didn’t know and made it up won first place.

“Here, draw a card!”

“yes!”

“ruler… oh! This is number 1~”

Anyway, starting with Cha Yoo-jin, everyone went out one by one to draw a card.

And I… Surprisingly, it became the same room as Bae Se-jin again.

“Oh, Bae Se-jin’s room number is… number 3! It’s the same room as Mundae~”

“… … !!”

Sejin Bae clasped his hands tightly, then cleared his throat as if he was embarrassed.

“Hmm, in the future… I’m counting on you.”

“sure.”

In fact, I also avoided Cha Yu-jin and felt that way, so I have nothing to say.

But the problem is number 3.

Just like when we first decided on a roommate in the reality show in the past, number 3 was a room for three people.

And the current lineup is… It was Keun Se-jin and Seon Ah-hyun.

“Ah~ we are the only ones left!”

“I will.”

“Okay, then I’ll choose first-”

Keun Se-jin, who was first in the order, put his hand on the remaining card as if contemplating.

Then he slipped it on and put his hand on another card.

“… … !”

Wait a minute, that bastard… … .

“I will do this! Mr. Ahyeon, shall we turn it over together?”

“Joe is good!”

“then… One, two, three!”

swish Keun Se-jin and Sun Ah-hyun flipped the cards.

result… … .

“Ohhh!!”

“Hey! Eugene! I wish you well again!”

Big Sejin was Cha Yujin’s room number 1.

And naturally, the remaining 3 times… It was Seon Ah-hyun.

Sun Ah-hyun smiled broadly and showed the card.

“… ! Please take good care of me! I will leave it up to you!”

“okay. Let’s get along.”

Bae Se-jin’s face instantly became comfortable. The room assignment seems to be satisfactory.

I also said a word.

“It’s been a while since we shared the same room.”

“Yes!”

Seon Ah-hyun hurriedly joined the staff in room 3, holding the card tightly.

“Now then, we have a surprise announcement for lovers! indeed?”

The members laughed and put in a drum roll.

“Du-du-du-du-du-gu!”

Big Sejin raised his cue card.

“This time, our roommates are doing a unit stage!”

“Please look forward to it!”

As prepared, the members enthusiastically waved their hands toward the camera.

That’s how the living room shoot ended.

“after!”

“Then let’s move our luggage first~”

The members started moving right away to move their luggage to the changed room.

But the guy who seemed to be the first to run did something different.

He took the card that was on the living room floor.

“ah! Here you go.”

“Yes. Thank you~”

Keun Se-jin organized the cards well, arranged them in the original box, and handed them over to the staff.

Then, seeing me still in the living room, he smiled and talked to me.

“Aren’t you moving your luggage?”

“… … I have to go.”

I followed the big Sejin into the hallway.

And I thought.

‘What did you do with that?’

That guy deliberately avoided 3 times.