Debut or Die - Chapter 38

Episode 038

“First of all… I want to do < I like waiting >.”

“… … !!”

Seon Ah-hyun was visibly agitated.

It is the attitude that he did not expect that I would agree with his song selection.

“Is that really me?”

“okay.”

It is true that < I like waiting > is a good song, and additional points were added for the fact that it was a song from 5 years ago.

The < Soul > that Rabin Kim mentioned was a song from the year before last.

‘I thought about it during the first team match, but the latest VTIC song is burdensome.’

Kim Rae-bin himself seemed confident, but there was no need to take the risk.

However, it was impossible not to reflect the opinion of Kim Rae-bin, who will lead the arrangement.

In order to utilize that bastard’s characteristic < Maestro >, I had to throw in a keyword that suited my taste.

Contrary to Seon Ah-hyun’s expression that she would die of joy, Kim Rae-bin’s expression was a little gloomy. I guess I expected that my opinion would not be accepted.

“But since ‘self-production’ is the theme of this team match, it’s hard to write the original song as it is.”

“ah… … .”

“So, it would be nice if there was an unconventional arrangement. Personally, among the opinions Rabin gave earlier, I think I like the ‘Oriental style’.”

“that.”

Kim Rae-bin was dazed as if he was lost in thought, but then he immediately looked back.

“Certainly, the lyrics aren’t awkward… … . I think a very interesting arrangement can come out if you choose the right instrument. If the choreography is modified according to the arrangement, a very impressive stage scene will be possible.”

“I’m glad.”

With this, Kim Rae-bin passed.

So, what’s left is big Sejin and 1 gold.

I turned my head and looked at the two.

As soon as our eyes met, Big Sejin smiled with a calm and weak face.

“Then how about arranging it in a sexy oriental style?”

“… !”

“Even if you go with an oriental style, you have to decide what kind of atmosphere to use in it. If possible, let’s use sexiness with impact!”

There was nothing wrong.

‘I must have thought of this in the first place… … .’

There was no opinion that could not be used with the ‘sexy concept’ out of the opinions that came out so far, so no matter what answer I gave, they probably intended to weave it like this.

‘He speaks well enough to make it difficult to refuse in a moderately funny way.’

Sure enough, Gold 1 sighed mischievously.

“You are such a great guy, really… … .”

Actually, that was what it meant. Looking at the expression on the other two, they have already passed.

“Haha me?”

Big Sejin shrugged. With this, the opinions of the four team members were reflected in the song selection.

‘Now that it’s like this, let’s take the one remaining.’

There were few viewers who would not like the warm and democratic atmosphere of the team. I calmly opened my mouth again.

“Then shall we also use a rabbit?”

“Eh?”

Gold 1 waved his hand.

“Oh what did I say? are you okay. I just did it.”

“no. I think it will suit you well.”

“… A rabbit?”

“yes. There is a rabbit in an old Korean story, right?”

The other team members seemed to come up with their own stories.

“Rice Byeoljubujeon?”

“that… Isn’t it our country’s story of a rabbit and a tortoise running?”

“That’s an Aesop’s fable.”

Sugundae only laughed loudly among the team members. quick-witted guy

“Moon rabbit?”

“Moon rabbit. that’s right.”

It was a rabbit in an old story about making rice cakes on the moon with a mill. aka jade rabbit.

It is also famous for the nursery rhyme with the lyrics, “Under the cassia tree.”

“… How do you make her sexy?”

Gold 1 muttered in despair, saying, “Isn’t it destroying the child’s heart?” It must have reminded me of some kind of Playboy-style rabbit.

However, Kim Rae-bin already corrected it with a twinkle in his eyes, as if he liked this keyword. Honestly, it was comfortable because I didn’t have to open my mouth.

“I don’t want to write it as it is, but I think we should just take the motif and reconstruct it. If the image of a fantasy animal can be saved well, it is an attractive concept.”

“What do you mean? Of course, it would be nice if I could write my opinion.”

Gold 1 nodded shyly. Big Sejin immediately sorted out the situation.

“Um~ I like it too! Then shall we decide with a show of hands?”

Several teams around us have already decided on songs and are in the process of notifying them to the production team.

Due to time, it was the timing for our team to come to a conclusion on song selection and move on to details.

“If you agree with the opinion that we should reinterpret this stage < I like waiting > with a sexy oriental concept with moon rabbits, please raise your hand!”

Immediately, everyone’s hands came up. As soon as he finished speaking, Sejin himself raised his hand and smiled.

“It was really democratic~ All of our opinions were reflected. Let’s work hard!”

“yes!”

“Yeah-”

The discussion ended with the same friendly applause as when it started.

It was then.

“Because I hate it!”

Someone from the other team beside me screamed and got up.

Just then, his face was caught in his field of vision. This is Sejin Lee.

“what?”

“uh… … .”

“Are you fighting?”

All around, the participants whispered a little.

But everyone was in a mood to spare their words. Because saying useless things was tantamount to sending a signal that you wanted to become a victim of editing.

In the meantime, Sejin Lee was glaring at the contestants across from him.

I saw Choi Won-gil with a hard expression and Cha Yu-jin with a downcast expression.

However, the standoff did not last long.

Lee Se-jin got up and ran away from the filming set with clenched teeth.

“… !!”

“omg. They… … .”

Fortunately, Liu Cheng-wu immediately regained his composure and followed Lee Se-jin.

“You guys are waiting for a moment. … Sejin? Sejin Lee!”

A camera hurriedly caught up with Liu Cheng-wu.

“… … .”

Wow that’s really… open

Even the clear-headed Cha Yu-jin was involved in the atmosphere.

“Huh… … .”

Gold 1 let out a short sigh.

Kim Rae-bin’s face darkened as if the trauma of the last team match had begun.

However, no one was ignorant enough to approach the team and ask consolation or questions.

It’s been several weeks since the filming, but there was no participant who still couldn’t figure out the situation.

‘It’s a sacrifice for broadcasting.’

So, this < Rabbit Class > quickly finished reporting to the production team and moved to the practice room.

It was a wise decision.

* * *

It was well past midnight when < Rabbit Class > returned to their lodgings.

Everyone looked like wilted bean sprouts.

“The bedroom is nice… … .”

He fell onto the bed with a loud death sound.

For ten days, he couldn’t stand the messed up schedule and was KO’d.

“I will wash Mr. … .”

Seon Ah-hyun left those words and couldn’t get out of bed.

“… … .”

He was extremely nervous throughout the whole time recreating the choreography according to the arrangement progress, and in the end, it seemed that his mental strength couldn’t stand it.

Gold 1 said he needed something to eat and went to another room. I think he’s thinking of getting the Cup Noodles from Gold 2, but he’ll take care of it.

“… Can I use the shower first… … .”

“okay.”

Kim Rae-bin called Sun Ah-hyun several times, but when there was no answer, he asked for my understanding and went into the bathroom.

So I was the only one who was sane in this room.

Oh, why am I relatively fine?

Of course it’s a status window. I thought of a new talent that would float at the bottom of the status window.

[Attribute: Bacchus 500 (B)]

– Clear mind and healthy body!

: Accumulated speed of all fatigue -50%

After the last team battle stage was aired, it was a characteristic selected as a reward for the next stage of ‘Prestige Achievement’.

[Fame ripe!]

500 000 people remembered your existence!

: Draw Hero Attributes ☜ Click!

That’s honestly an unreal number.

500,000 people?

How popular is an alternative program that more than 500,000 people remember a single participant? It was an astounding number for even the top entrants.

In terms of speed, it was even slightly frightening that it seemed that even 1 million people would break through soon.

‘One million people me… No, will I remember ‘Park Moon-dae’?’

At times like these, I thought it was fortunate that I was in someone else’s body.

Anyway, the 500,000-unit fame achievement draw hit the jackpot. Of all the things I’ve gotten so far, it’s the most useful in a survival environment.

It wasn’t that my lung capacity increased or my muscle strength increased right away, but the busy and physically demanding days definitely became easier.

‘Even though I ran so hard, I still have time to organize my thoughts.’

I got up and stretched briefly. Anyway, I was tired and lethargic.

‘I’ll have to wash up and go to bed right after Kim Rae-bin comes out.’

Then a noise came from the door.

smart.

“… ?”

Is it Gold 1? But if it was him, there was no way he would knock or come in.

‘If it was a staff member, he would have already told me who he was.’

There was no guess whatsoever.

smart smart!

But the knocking at the door continued. However, the team members inside the visit are in a state of annihilation.

‘… It’s a nuisance.’

I sighed and got up and opened the door.

“… !”

Cha Yu-jin was standing outside.

It’s a little surprising so far, but it’s understandable. Even Kim Rae-bin, who came from the same agency, would think that he came to meet me.

The problem was that it was weaving.

Cha Yujin was sobbing, draining all her tears and runny nose.

“… … .”

‘… Why are you here crying?’

Very embarrassing.

Fixed cameras are also installed in the corridors of the dorm and in the rooms. If that was the case, this guy would have been caught crying and came here, but I had no idea how he would appear on the broadcast.

No, more than that, why did you crawl here?

‘Isn’t it common sense to consult with Ryu Cheng-wu?’

If it was Ryu Chung-woo’s personality, he would have already read it well. Why did you come to another team and cause trouble?

‘Haha, I don’t think he’s the one whose head turns in that direction… … .’

After a brief moment of silence, I thought of all sorts of things, and finally opened my mouth.

“… Did Ravin come to see you?”

“Keuheung-hyung and Kim Rae-bin are going to meet.”

Cha Yoo-jin answered with an unclear pronunciation.

‘Why me?’

I don’t think we’ve made much of a friendship… Well, I guess I liked the last team fight.

Anyway, the result was good, and the process (from Cha Yoo-jin’s point of view) must have been fun without worrying too much.

‘After tasting the hell of this team fight, it seems like I missed it all over again.’

Anyway, if I send it back from here, I don’t think it will be edited positively no matter what picture comes out on the broadcast.

I answered with a sigh.

“come in. Lavin is washing up.”

“yes… … .”

Cha Yoo-jin continued to sob and entered the room.

In bed, other team members are sleeping soundly as if they were dead. I didn’t bother lowering the volume because I was sure I wouldn’t wake up at this level of noise.

I sat down in front of a nearby table.

‘Should I grab something?’

I looked at Cha Yoo-jin’s distraught face, then took out some chocolate bars from my bag and gave them to him.

It’ll be a little better if you go in with something sweet.

“Thank you… … .”

Cha Yoo-jin received the chocolate bar with a muffled pronunciation and put it in her mouth.

“… … .”

Only the mumbling sound of chewing chocolate echoed through the room. I’m upset.

‘This… Do I have to ask a fucking question?’

There has never been a more terrible situation than having to intervene in someone else’s team situation after asking for nothing.

That said, it’s a problem even if I keep my mouth shut and let Kim Raebin chat.

‘Kim Rae-bin isn’t that kind of a social person either.’

I didn’t know what kind of situation this situation would lead to.

In the end, I opened my mouth again with the feeling of clearing mines.