Debut or Die - Chapter 62
If I can’t debut, I’ll get sick to death. Episode 062
Only the announcement of 1st and 2nd place remains.
I did not worry that ‘Park Moon-dae’ would be eliminated.
‘There is no candidate.’
Among the remaining people, there was no face that could be ranked 12th.
Ah, so-and-so, who was in third place at the last ranking announcement, was witnessed with his girlfriend, and public sentiment plummeted.
I’m sorry but… Isn’t it a disaster that I brought on myself to meet my girlfriend every time I took a break from filming while participating in the idol audition?
“We are revealing the two nominees for first place now!”
The MC shouted a few hints into the microphone. My throat was resting a bit from the long procession.
And, like the previous rankings, the candidates were announced after a short delay.
“Cha Yoo-jin!”
Cha Yoo-jin smiled and came forward. The people below cheered as if it was natural.
“And the other candidates… … .”
Let’s get ready to go out.
“I am a participant at Park Moon University!”
also.
I came forward with formal congratulations from a few contestants I wasn’t close to.
“Congratulations bro.”
At least Gold 2 seemed to be sincere, but I could see that this side was forcibly pretending to be strong, perhaps realizing that they were about to be eliminated.
I just patted him on the back a few times and went up to the podium.
Cha Yu-jin, who had already climbed up, held out her hand.
“Let’s shake hands!”
It looked very exciting. I want you to drive this momentum and take it to 1st place.
I accepted the handshake without saying anything. Temporarily, the atmosphere in the concert hall became friendly.
‘Is this the debut confirmation for now?’
I checked to see if there was any change in the status window, but there was only a ‘successful stage’ pop-up that appeared earlier.
“What do you think when you see who the two of you are competing for first place?”
Cha Yoo-jin immediately picked up the microphone.
“It’s really cool!”
“haha! That’s a very clear answer~”
The MC laughed haha and then asked a fishing question to create tension.
“Do you think you will win first place today?”
“I do not know. But first place is good!”
Cha Yoo-jin raised his thumb.
It wasn’t to the extent that people would have animosity about playing a joke in the finals, but it was enough to make the viewer feel better.
“Okay~ Now then, let’s listen to the opinions of Park Moon University participants. How do you look at the other person?”
I picked up the mic.
“You are such a good friend… It doesn’t feel real that it was discussed with that friend.”
“It was just a very humble remark~ But the number one… How do you see the potential?”
I figured you’d ask me this question somehow.
As if thinking about it, I took a break from answering one tempo. Then he shook his head and replied.
“… I think it will be difficult… … hmm. To be honest, even second place is a much higher rank than my goal, so I’m just grateful.”
I don’t know why, but when I answered ‘I think it’s going to be difficult’, small laughter broke out among the audience under the stage.
‘Did it sound too sincere?’
“Ah, isn’t it regretful to finish second? Aren’t you really sorry?”
“… yes. Of course, I would be very grateful.”
“Oh, I see. It was the mindset of all of you, Park Moon University participants.”
‘A tough guy.’
The MC barely stopped asking questions and went back to resting.
〈Re-listing! Idol Co., Ltd. >’s topicality and ratings, and reactions from all walks of life, and even the (self-proclaimed) best treatment you’ll receive when you debut, got on the air again.
And after a long wait, right before the announcement.
“The long-awaited number one… … It will be revealed after the commercial!”
‘I knew it would be like this.’
Originally, the candidates would have to be nervous and then sit down and show a dramatic reaction, but since the candidates were me and Cha Yoo-jin, there was only applause and laughter.
Instead, moans of resentment and several curses came out from under the stage.
‘It looks like you just had a double bath.’
I was almost certain I had heard the profanity that sprang from behind the slogan “Mundang”.
“brother! debut! Do a lot of fun things with me!”
“… It’s good.”
As soon as the mid-advertisement sign appeared, Cha Yu-jin started talking to me. Being completely excited, anyone would have thought that we had already debuted and entered the dorm.
‘Are you really not interested in winning first place?’
Heck, the number 1 benefit is still being roughly maintained with the word ‘huge benefit!’
Without a desire for honor, there was nothing strange about being in a state like ‘I don’t know~ I’m debuting~’.
However, if you know what the number one benefit is, you’re scared.
As I said before, the benefit was actually a penalty.
In fact, since Cha Yu-jin was originally ranked first, and he was also ranked first at the previous ranking ceremony, I know that the other side has a higher chance of winning.
But don’t people have a premonition?
Looking at the internet reaction I saw yesterday, I can’t help but feel anxious that ‘Park Moon-dae’ will win first place.
‘… I don’t know. Well then, don’t criticize me.’
I gave up on the idea. I wish I could have avoided sudden death.
After accepting a few words from Cha Yu-jin, the live broadcast resumed.
“< Re-listing! Idol Inc. > ahead of the long-awaited 1st place announcement!”
The MC repeated what he said earlier one more time. I’m about to cry
‘Say something slowly.’
To be honest, why are you wasting time on a board that has already been attached to both?
‘I think everyone turned the channel.’
Fortunately, the MC finally said his name.
The long-awaited number one… .
“… Moondae Park!”
Although it wasn’t the name I was expecting.
‘… … It’s like this.’
That I got first place.
I lowered my head to hide my face in case it would show, and I realized an unexpected fact. Feel… it was good.
It was the 1st place penalty and it was nabal, and since I won, strangely, adrenaline rushed up to the top of my head.
The taste of achievement was thrilling.
I almost laughed out loud.
‘This is stronger than when I was in college.’
Thanks to that, I was able to talk about my feelings right away without hiding my face.
“Congratulations!”
Cha Yu-jin hugged her very loyally.
‘It’s American style.’
I briefly gave him a hug and picked up the microphone.
Looking at the concert hall from the same angle as the MC, I saw several crew members below the front with expressions saying, ‘Don’t you want to cry?’
‘huh. doesn’t exist.’
I just laughed.
Well, to be honest, half of it was thanks to luck and the status window… Anyway, isn’t it my share too?
“Feelings of Park Moon University participants! Please tell us what you think.”
“yes.”
I paused for a moment, then I just spoke honestly.
Was it because I was suddenly intoxicated with adrenaline? My head doesn’t do any calculations, and the words seem to come out of my spinal cord.
“Honestly, I came out with the goal of debuting. I really wanted to debut and I had to… … . So I didn’t even think about number 1. I didn’t even expect it. I thought I was already full of myself just by debuting.”
I catch my breath
“however… It’s so nice to do it.”
Cheers and light laughter erupted here and there.
“Honestly, I didn’t expect this to happen,” I said, to the point where I couldn’t hear it very well. The MC asked me again after receiving the signal from the production team to ‘buy the time yet’.
“Is there anyone you would like to thank through this event?”
I was trying to say it anyway.
“hmm… I can’t think of anyone in particular to mention. I just want to thank the person who invested in ‘Park Moon-dae’.”
A scream erupted from under the stage, and there was a pause before continuing.
“It would be nice if I could give you something in return… … . Well, no matter what you consumed, I will try to make the consumption the best in the same price range. thank you.”
When he finished speaking, he bowed his head. Amid the cheers and applause, sniffles were heard.
Even the slogan of ‘Moon Daeng Daeng’ must have been too much for the person holding it in their hands because of sobbing, so the slogan was almost warped and looked like ‘Nadaenna’.
‘At this point… ?’
It was a bit embarrassing, but it would be fortunate if they looked at it favorably.
It was a bit heartbreaking to see people who were happy together even though it was not their job.
‘Not bad.’
If that’s the case, it doesn’t matter if you get the 1st place penalty.
When I made up my mind, the MC was conducting an interview with Cha Yoo-jin, who came second.
Cha Yoo-jin smiled and decided to express her feelings to her mother in English and waved eagerly at the audience.
I felt like I knew why people filmed it because I was openly enjoying it. He’s the type that doesn’t use up unnecessary stress and emotion on people.
“Thank you~”
Cha Yoo-jin cheerfully concluded her impressions. The production crew sent a sign asking them to join the debut group next to the podium.
After Cha Yoo-jin left running happily, the MC looked back at me.
The background music that created tension began.
“Now the time to choose has come.”
come.
I stood up straight and put my hands together.
“The enormous benefits given to the first place are now! Disclosure. Park Moondae participants!”
“yes.”
“What benefits would you like?”
“… … well.”
I want to get 100 million.
“I do not know… . A quick debut?”
“Ah, that’s important!”
The MC spread his hand.
“Now show me the benefits!”
Then, an opening effect appeared on the large electronic display board in front and the electronic display boards next to it, and soon a message appeared.
[Prize of 50 million won!]
“… !?”
Why does the prize money come from there?
“yes! Park Moondae participants immediately receive 50 million won as the first prize! You can pick it up as soon as this live broadcast ends!”
I can’t do this.
Even in the midst of panic, the head diligently pulled out the real wages. 39 million won.
of course… good to get
However, there was no such thing as eating 30 million won like this.
“or! There are other options too!”
According to the MC’s words, a new message appeared on the display board.
[Recruiting a new member!]
“Bakmundae participants can nominate one of the 14 participants who came up together until the final ranking announcement as a team member to debut together with the authority of 1st place!”
‘Floated.’
This damn option finally popped up.
The ultimate benefit of asking the 1st place to select one of the finalists to join the debut group!
Penalties disguised as benefits!
even more vicious.
‘Did you ask me to choose between the two with the prize money? !’
How do you pick a prize in this situation!
If you choose the prize money here, you are turning the remaining 14 people into enemies, but of course you have no choice but to choose a new recruitment option!
I already have an angle on what to curse at.
– Fifty million won is a lot of money, but it’s not as big as someone else’s life. -I’m going to earn a lot if I debut anyway haha I really like money~
I can see the future we’ll be playing in a few years haha
It seems like it’s a bit embarrassing,
but no matter who was standing there, you wouldn’t have been able to choose the prize money.
I’m sure the producers knew that and did this.
It’s really like the guys who put negative voting as an official rule to torture the winner’s mind just to put some drama in the last episode of the program.
‘I’m pissed off at this’
Should I eat the prize money and curse at me?
“Park Moon University participants?”
“… yes.”
I barely answered without delay.
Deafening screams of all kinds rang out from the audience seats.
The people standing under the stage were also chanting their names and screaming, but their heads couldn’t turn.
“Have you made up your mind?”
“… yes.”
There was nothing good about dragging it out too long. I opened my mouth.