Debut or Die - Chapter 384

384 Episode 384,

30 minutes after Ryu Cheng-wu suddenly appeared as 〈Viewer Supplement Class〉 from Beyond the Dry Ice.

“Then, in this performance, we look forward to a more developed version of you.”

“yes!”

The replacement class was put in and the team was organized. And a short movement and break before moving on to the practice part naturally.

Of course, the camera is relentlessly following me and Ryu Cheng-wu as if they would never miss the conversation.

Earlier, even when Ryu Cheng-wu was on < Vocal B >, he was greedy as he followed the conversation cuts to his heart’s content.

-… Are you surprised bro?

-huh.

-many?

-huh.

Even if you don’t watch it, it’s obvious how stupid it will appear on the main broadcast.

And what’s in between.

‘I’m going to hit the interview hard… .’

As expected, the order of interviews with the production team is also set first, so they dig out answers for a long time as ever.

“Did you know in advance that Mr. Chung-woo was participating? even a signal? Oh, you didn’t know at all?” “

I heard that you

two are living together .”

“On the contrary, there must be some things that say that this part is in check and that we need to be careful. You have become a competitor.”

I’m excited.

After expressing my embarrassment in a non-serious manner, I continued with a moderately benign answer.

“Since we both have to do well, I also think that we need to prepare harder for this stage.”

There is no need to draw more aggro or exaggerate.

[Is that so?]

Uh.

‘Because I’m going to be damned the moment it airs anyway… .’

A gold medalist relative who goes to the same school suddenly appears? I’ll see the X-footed country too.

I returned to the practice room from the interview location while holding back my sleep. And he designated the next hitter.

Ryu Chung-woo.

“The writer is calling you.”

“brother.”

I shook my hand at him, then put down the notebook and showed him the sentence in the camera’s angle.

I should tell you this much.

– Turn around unconditionally and answer softly.

“… !”

Ryu Cheng-wu nodded slightly and left the practice room.

‘It’s not like I was blinded when I saw that.’

What the hell is this all about? Why did a guy who went to college do well suddenly appear on a survival program?

‘… I didn’t even recommend it on purpose.’

He seems to be getting along so well, and he didn’t seem to have the impression that this agency would like, so I tried to leave it as is.

But why did you come out yourself? without saying.

“… … .”

[Hmmm] Asking directly… .]

No, you can’t do that kind of fastball when the camera is spinning. If you put in the BGM, it is immediately used for editing the conflict section.

‘Later as gently as possible before going to bed.’

I concluded that And the strategy began to change.

What to do in an individual team with a variable named Ryu Chung-woo?

* * *

Practice started one night late because the interview was long.

And Ryu Chung-woo, who returned from the interview, voluntarily paid his taxes softly and shallowly, probably noticing the broadcast atmosphere appropriately.

“I was going to tell you in advance, but I was suddenly notified of my acceptance that morning… . I didn’t say it because I was afraid it would interfere with hyung’s condition.”

pass this lightly

I hit him on the back and laughed.

“OK got it.”

“… !”

“I’m not the type to recklessly try anything just because you look fun. Of course, I believe you will do it seriously.”

“… huh. of course. I will.”

Liu Chengyu nodded with a faint smile.

If this is enough, you can combine it with the interview and go with a warm feeling

.

“Don’t look.”

“Haha okay.”

good. With this, you don’t have to worry about the camera.

And when the situation was sorted out, one of the other team members, who had been looking at us a little embarrassed, opened his mouth.

In fact, he is the owner of this team’s performance. VTIC former main vocalist.

“hmm… Now I want to tell you a little bit about the song. Are you okay?”

“Ah yes. thank you.”

He seemed a bit annoyed, as if he could see that he was about to lose his portion, but as soon as the camera started rolling, he straightened up.

hmm.

‘It’s not that he doesn’t have a head.’

And I never seek opinions on song selection, and start with ‘something that has already been decided’.

‘He’s trying to seize the initiative.’

This guy is two years younger than me. Usually, it’s normal to tell people to relax and talk comfortably before a team, but they keep dragging each other with respect.

‘He’s got a good head and has a strong sense of pride.’

Then, there is only one type of stage that this guy will push forward with.

“Anyway, this team had a lot of aspirations for the vocal position, so we organized the stage mainly with vocals.”

“Ah yes.”

I thought so.

‘I don’t have much confidence in this bastard’s dance.’

Even though I’m in my third year of training, Srat is at most a C+. It means my level during < Azusa >.

Do you want to show only your good skills? It’s right to choose a stage that only maximizes vocals.

‘Because that guy’s vocal is an A-.’

And he seems to believe that his vocal skills are similar to mine.

‘Then they’d think it would be judged on the song selection.’

good. Feel free to do it. Coincidentally, Ryu Cheong-woo has similar dance stats to that guy, so the standards must be right.

‘Ryu Cheng-wu can’t keep up with the dance, and there won’t be much of a bone-head.’

I called up Ryu Cheng-wu’s status window in front of me.

[Name: Ryu Chung-woo]

Singing: B (S-)

Dance: C+ (A)

Appearance: A- (A+)

Talent: B (A)

Character: Full draw (B)

Not bad. No, to be honest, it’s a flagship thing for a college student to get a report card like this.

‘If I were a member of the agency, I’d somehow catch him and make him write a contract.’

… But that’s it.

The problem is that I know Ryu Chung-woo’s abilities in the 5-year-old first-team idol testa.

let’s compare

[Name: Ryu Chung-woo]

Singing: A (S-)

Dance: B+ (A)

Appearance: A- (A+)

Talent: A- (A)

Characteristics: Full draw (S)

He is a perfect vocalist.

If you go to other groups, he has a lead vocal that would be enough to be placed in the main position, and the completeness of the choreography and talent that would not be lacking even if he was placed in the center.

However, Ryu Chung-wu here now would have been the day he did not even practice basic skills. Aside from his appearance, his abilities have fallen by one or two levels compared to < Azusa >.

‘And the characteristics are also strange.’

I remembered the characteristics of the original Ryu Cheng-wu.

[Full draw (S)] -You

will be in the correct position when you draw the string.

: Performance composure +150%

This is a correction that allows you to express exactly what you want on stage and act naturally.

In a word, the image of a professional.

This was definitely the overwhelming S from the time I appeared in < Azusa >.

‘Why is this guy here grade B?’

I thought this was a trait I must have had since I was archery… .

But there was no time to think further.

Because we are filming.

Club Mebo, who was looking through the lyrics, speaks in a coy voice.

“Then the part… Once the rules are set.”

“yes.”

First, deal with this bastard.

I smiled and opened my mouth.

“Because there are rules.”

I’m afraid that if I say it with my own mouth, it will look selfish.

I remembered the president’s remarks.

– The song’s owner, the < Honour Class > member, is leading this song. Think of the rest of the members as featuring.

“The rules must be followed. Mr. Taejun, please do half of the main song. You are the owner of this song. We are challengers.”

“ah… no. It’s a stage that everyone makes together, but the rules are like that.”

Yes, work hard and show off your humble side. I know what image you want to create, but… .

Then the initiative would pass.

If you let others speak, they will have a say.

At best, if you select a song well and do this in the part, you can use it. rather do the opposite.

I’m fine.

“As expected, it would be nice to be able to sing the entire song. Because you have to hold on to the performance.”

“yes… hmm. thank you.”

I moderately got him to the climax in all parts of the section except for the bridge. The guy takes care of it.

[Ugh, I didn’t give too much… … . Aaa~ no! Got it!]

Yes, it is appropriate.

After reading my thoughts and seeing the admiring pop-up, I smiled inside and waved the remaining half of the part to Liu Cheng-wu.

“Is there a part you want to do?”

“Oh, I want to call this place once.”

The guy who only nodded without interfering in my conversation with Club Mebo didn’t take it off when a question came in.

‘It’s just active in the necessary section.’

After hearing all of his opinions, I immediately called Club Mebo.

“We’re thinking of taking just half of the remaining parts, but would that be okay?”

“yes? Oh, of course it’s fine.”

I was happy to answer, but I know you’re not interested. No matter who takes which part, he has an advantage anyway.

‘I’m not very interested in admonishing others and raising the overall quality.’

If you look good to others and don’t lose money, it’s the mindset that the rest doesn’t care. I can see how Cheongryeok controlled it over the years.

“yes. I will leave it up to you.”

After that, I continued to practice by gently launching the Club Mebo, and I did not deliberately make time to talk with Ryu Chung-woo alone.

‘Because the frame of two guys being friendly and alienating that bastard is difficult.’

It means that I am taking the picture that takes good care of this club mebo without missing it.

And Ryu Cheng-wu faithfully followed the practice without any opposition… That was all.

[yes? Are you good?]

It’s okay.

However, it means that the impact is weak because he is a normal person and is following the situation of a team where others have full authority.

‘hmm.’

… Since Ryu Cheng-wu participated, it would be a lie if he said he had no desire to lead him.

But right now, it’s practically difficult unless you somehow select this guy as a colleague and awaken him. because the period is too short.

‘Besides, I don’t even know what this guy is thinking.’

“… … “

I can’t help it.

First of all, I need to come up with a composition so that Ryu Cheng-wu can go back without cursing and having a fresh experience.

[ah… … .]

I slowly adjusted the strategy by touching the club memo and inducing myself to correct the stage myself.

Three days flew by like that.

If you shut yourself up in a secluded place like this and just practice, time flies by like it always does.

And Ryu Chung-woo… Surprisingly, his skills are improving at an inhuman speed.

[Cheongwoo’s dance stat is B-… ?]

Does this make sense?

If I didn’t know this guy, I would have doubted his past, treating him as bullshit for not having lived as a trainee.

[…] Wait, that’s what hyung heard in < Azusa >… … .]

That’s a status window. It’s not Ryu Cheng-wu.

‘however… Even so, I don’t think it’s enough to push everything and debut here.’

This is because the guy who was put into the mid-to-late game needs to be overwhelming to push him away.

If you hear the story that you came up on the bus with the gold medalist awareness and kinship vaguely… I don’t know if a guy who doesn’t wake up and doesn’t have trauma will be okay.

[TT]

I can’t help it.

I ate my mouth and started walking again.

To organize my thoughts, I woke up this morning and walked down the hallway.

Now that I’m doing this, I think I’m reminded of the days when I worked hard while writing ‘Sleep is to die and sleep’… .

[Hey there!]

Hmm?

I can see the practice room with the lights still on. And that’s the practice room I used until just now.

‘… no way.’

I grabbed the doorknob and opened the sliding door.

drooling.

“… !”

You can see the faces of your teammates right away.

Liu Qingyu covered in sweat.

“Aren’t you sleeping?”

“Ah, I thought I’d do a little more.”

It’s 3:00 am when the unmanned camera doesn’t work because the battery is out. This guy was still in the practice room.

“Your brother?”

“I have something to think about.”

For reference, Club Mebo disappeared just in time for the camera to turn off. Seeing that they aren’t even in the dorm, I’m going to do something with the other trainees.

“… … “

Wait, I can’t believe this guy’s skills improved so quickly… Were you doing this shit every morning? Do you believe in your own stamina?

“Did you keep doing this?”

“hmm… I’m sorry about that.”

“Get your stamina. Then, if you can’t perform on stage, you won’t be able to do it.”

“huh. It should be.”

Ryu Cheng-wu answered softly and lay down on the floor of the practice room. Even if you say that, it seems to mean that you have no intention of returning to the dorm.

‘I am.’

I closed the door once.

Then, the guy who was lying down looking at the ceiling suddenly opened his mouth again.

“I’m sorry bro. I didn’t apply to disrupt hyung’s stage.”

“… !”

“< Vocal B > was recommended by a writer. … I should have thought more then. It’s a broadcast.”

And I realized

‘The tone has changed.’

I must have been paying attention and only using half words. The reason why people of the same age use honorifics is that Ryu Gun-woo will be criticized for nothing if he gets on the air.

“… … I know that, so there is no need to apologize.”

I quietly sat down next to him and asked.

“So, really, how did you get here?”

Did the production team pay the tuition instead?

“that… .”

Liu Qingyu replied slowly.

“Your brother looks a bit different.”

I silently froze.

But the guy didn’t notice, and then continued.

“Do you remember making a sobriety calendar for the new year?”

“… … .”

what.

“Hyung didn’t tell me, but seeing the calendar on the fridge, I knew it.”

I wouldn’t have a reason to stop drinking here, but why would I do that… Anyway, so let’s do this guy.

‘Do you doubt me?’

Liu Cheng-wu’s explanation was not over, and I ran several possibilities in my head.

“But my brother was willing to drink, so… .”

so.

“I don’t think he refuses to drink because it’s too hard, but seeing that he continues to do this job, I wonder if it’s that much fun.”

“… … !”

I recalled several conversation patterns with him.

A question about idols.

-how is it?

-fun. It’s one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done in my life.

that… did you interpret it that way?

“And I think hyung has changed a lot this year as he took on a new field… .”

The guy hesitated a bit, but then continued.

“a little… I think it felt strange.”

“… … ”

“I’m envious”

What?

Liu Qingyu murmured lowly.

“actually… I don’t know why I quit archery.”

“… … “

Originally, I thought I was going to die. I think it felt like it wouldn’t matter if I couldn’t do it all of a sudden. maybe.”

I completed my reasoning reflexively from his words.

Originally, Liu Cheng-wu was forced to quit archery, crying and breaking his bow due to an injury.

‘But instead of the injury… .’

there is a gap

And the most suitable and safe reason went in.

“So just… I felt like I couldn’t do it.”

“… … .”

I thought you were doing well in college, but was it?

‘after.’

And now, the guy who impulsively jumped into the business of his relative is speaking in a firm voice.

“So, it’s been a while since I stayed up all night like this. this… I feel like I’m not good enough right now, but I like the feeling that I feel better every time I do it. It’s been a while.”

“… … ”

“My brother must have said he liked it like this. I get it now.”

Liu Qingyu let out a small laugh. I couldn’t answer for a while and stayed still, and finally asked this.

“Do you want to win here?”

“huh?”

do you want to continue

Liu Qingyu was a little embarrassed, but soon burst into laughter.

“of course! No one wants to be older.”

And he adds in a rather firm voice.

“So do i.”

I got up.

In fact, I intended to give Ryu Chung-woo a suitable kkakdugi position so that he would not be compared to anyone else, and to cut the club’s head in the decisive part… .

I changed my mind a bit.

“okay.”

I need to revise my plan.

I handed out the lyrics to Club Mebo before going to the trainer the next day.

The paper has a new notation.

“Hey, if this performance had this composition anyway… I would like to supplement it in the direction of raising the stage perfection.”

“yes?”

He glanced at the new lyrics as if he was annoyed, but his concentration revived the moment he checked the markings.

And what comes out of the eyes unbearably… It is greed.

‘yes.’

“and… I think it would be more emphasized that it is Taejun’s stage. Because that fits the performance theme. What do you think?”

“Ah”

This guy knows it too. This means that it is good for the picture to specify a few times.

However, I am only presenting an opinion, not an argument.

An atmosphere where the moment you reject it, you will turn away without any regrets.

And he couldn’t stand it.

“Um… yes yes. For perfection.”

good. You asked.

[Heo eo ok then, can Chung Woo-nim win this person unconditionally?]

No, that’s not true.

I calculated coldly.

Due to the nature of survival in this company… .

‘I guess I’ll have to open the lid to find out.’

[ㅠㅠㅠ But I want to have hope… … .]

That’s what personal freedom.

However, I decided not to view the situation too optimistically.

‘Even if it’s the worst, I won’t be criticized.’

At this time, I didn’t know that Myung-je, who I had already felt from < Azusa >, would work again this time.

as soon as… .

It is said that Ryu Chung-woo has never lost money in a survival pro.

Dress rehearsal right before the stage.

Talk like a boss sentenced.

“Among the people who can’t perform the new song, there will always be people who drop out. And it may not be just one person.”

“… !”

It is a story that the garden reduction will begin in earnest.

And this time, all the members of the team are mentally shattered, telling them not to even dream of survival… I think.

The following words follow.

“And I am not the judge of the performance.”

no way.

“It is the vote of the most dispassionate critics, the public and the audience.”

“… … ”

I clenched my fists briefly.

won