episode_0113

Time passes and the next day.

The mid-term inspection day has finally arrived.

In fact, the mid-term inspection was a very nerve-wracking event not only for the participants but also for the trainers.

This is because the amount of trainers who screen participants has increased significantly during mid-term inspections.

In particular, the production crew, who wanted a dramatic picture, demanded that the trainers treat the participants more harshly at each mid-term inspection, so the mid-term inspection was more burdensome for the trainers.

However, there was one person here who did not feel burdened by the mid-term inspection but rather enjoyed it and looked forward to it.

He is… .

“Heung~.”

… It was Han Si-woo.

Han Si-woo hummed and prepared to go to the mid-term inspection that would take place in a moment.

The reason he was so happy to wait for the mid-term inspection was because the person in charge of the mid-term inspection was Yerin Ha’s team.

Ha Ye-rin’s opponent this time is Yoo Seol.

In many ways, looking at objective indicators, Ha Ye-rin is still behind Yoo Seol.

However, whenever Ha Ye-rin was faced with a seemingly difficult task, she would surprise him with her disbelief.

‘How will Miss Yerin surprise me again this time?’

Like that, Han Si-woo did not hide his excitement and left his room with a pleasant smile.

“Please take care of me today as well.”

“Haha, it’s me.”

The VJ in charge was waiting for him in front of his room.

“Okay then, shall we get started?”

“Ah… , just for a moment… .”

As Han Si-woo, who wanted to see Ha Ye-rin, left in a hurry, VJ spoke hesitantly.

“Could you please wait a moment?”

“Oh, is there any problem with the camera? ?”

“… No, that’s not it. Producer Shin asked Si-Woo Han to wait a moment because he had something to talk to him about.”

“… Ah, PD Shin.”

As soon as he heard the name Shin PD, Han Si-woo frowned a little.

Now, we are no different than colleagues with the same goal of making Naa a hit… , Actually, it was because Han Si-woo didn’t really like people like PD Shin.

In fact, from the perspective of Han Si-woo, a former idol, there was no way that a new PD who used idol trainees as firewood would look good.

However, Han Si-woo did not like PD Shin, even if he only looked at the personal part, excluding the work part.

Something… , I guess it’s an uncomfortable feeling.

Still, since Producer Shin was higher than Siwoo Han in Naaa, Siwoo Han suppressed his desire to go see Yerin right away and waited for Producer Shin.

And after only a few minutes of waiting, a new PD appeared.

“Oh my gosh, Mr. Siwoo. Sorry for keeping you waiting. Suddenly something urgent came up… .”

“No, I only waited a few minutes. What more can you say than that?”

“Oh, that’s it… . Please leave for a moment so I can talk alone with Siwoo.”

“Ah, yes.”

Han Si-woo could not help but tilt his head as he saw PD Shin dropping the VJ.

What on earth are you talking about?

“That… , it’s not much of a story, but… , Mr. Si-woo, are you going to do a mid-term inspection of Ha Ye-rin and Yoo Seol?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“It’s no different, but there are a lot of comments these days saying that Siwoo is being too partial to Ha Yerin.”

“Ah… .”

Han Si-woo also occasionally monitors Naaah’s content and checks comments directed at him.

Public opinion is that they are showing favoritism towards Ha Ye-rin… , there clearly was.

“… I’m not showing favoritism, it’s just because Yerin is good at it.”

“That… , as well as the title issue. Do you know that while you call other people like Contestant Yoo Seol and Contestant Seo Yu-jin, only Hay Ye-rin calls you Miss Ye-rin?”

“… … .”

… This too was true.

It wasn’t like they were called differently to discriminate.

At some point, Han Si-woo was calling only Ha Ye-rin by a special title, Miss Ye-rin. It happened unconsciously.

As Han Si-woo was silent and his expression hardened, PD Shin hesitated and asked Han Si-woo.

“I… , Mr. Siwoo. Don’t think it’s strange, just listen. if… .”

“… … ?”

What kind of question is PD Shin trying to ask that makes him hesitate so much?

And soon, the question that PD Shin asked Han Si-woo was the most absurd question he had ever been asked while working as a top idol.

“Ha Ye-rin… So, Si-woo, do you like contestant Ha Ye-rin?”

“… … Of course, he is my favorite participant. But perhaps the intention behind your question is… ?”

“Yes, I was wondering if you liked him as a romantic partner, not as a participant… .”

“Well, well, what does that mean-!!”

Han Si-woo, who always values cool-headed reasoning, blushed and shouted excitedly, which was unusual for him.

“All, all, of course I like it as a participant! W, what is the object of your love… !!”

“I know. I was just asking too, just in case, so calm down first… .”

“Ae, do you know how big our age difference is in the first place?! Yerin is 19 years old and I am 33 years old this year! They are 14 years apart! 14 years difference!”

“Definitely, if you are 14 years older, you are a thief without conscience.”

“… … .”

… Still, isn’t it a bit harsh to talk about a thief without conscience?

Han Si-woo glared at PD Shin, feeling angry for some reason, but PD Shin seemed to not have felt that gaze and nodded and continued speaking.

“Anyway, I definitely understand Siwoo’s feelings. Are you saying you simply liked Ha Ye-rin as a contestant?”

“… … Yes, that’s right.”

“Still, words are starting to come out now, so please be a little careful. Speaking of which, I would like to ask you to maintain a somewhat cold attitude during this mid-term inspection.”

“… … .”

Treating Ha Ye-rin in a cold manner… .

Although he was reluctant, Han Si-woo nodded because he could not ignore the production team’s request.

“… I understand.”

“Oh my, thank you. And I’m sorry for wasting your time. You can just go now.”

“… Yes.”

As soon as the conversation ended, Han Si-woo went straight to Ha Ye-rin and Yu Seol’s practice room for a mid-term inspection.

Producer Shin looked at Han Si-woo’s back and was lost in thought.

‘iffy.’

It’s clear that Han Si-woo likes Ha Ye-rin… , I don’t know if it’s the way he looks at a talented idol junior or the way he looks at a girl he likes.

‘Ah, but Han Si-woo is not a thief and a man over 30 could possibly like a boy who is not even an adult yet.’

PD Shin decided to think that Han Si-woo just liked Ha Ye-rin as a junior idol.

There was one reason why Shin PD wanted to understand Han Si-woo’s inner thoughts.

Soon… , because I was planning to take steps to hand over Ha Ye-rin to MS Planning.

Although MS Planning is a large company, it is famous for treating its celebrities harshly. Everyone who knows MS Planning CEO Ahn’s promiscuous private life is also aware of it… .

Han Si-woo is very powerful on this floor. That kind of Han Si-woo… , it was clear that they would not just watch Ye-rin Ha get sold to MS Planning.

‘I need to do this as unnoticed as possible… .’

So PD Shin moved on, recalling dark plans in his mind.

**

‘I don’t want to be cold to Miss Yerin… .’

It makes me laugh just looking at it, so how can I treat it coldly?

Han Si-woo was reluctant to hear this, but… , I had no choice but to put on a cool expression and entered the practice room.

Because it is the production crew who decorates and refines the program and makes it visible to the public.

This was because Han Si-woo’s iron rule was to accept and respect the production crew’s requests as much as possible.

“… Are you ready?”

“Producer Han Si-woo… !”

“… Yes, I finished it.”

“… Then, please show it to me right away.”

Han Si-woo sat down in his seat with a cold expression and tone of voice without even saying hello to Ha Ye-rin and Yoo Seol.

Favoritism towards one participant.

That was the poison of audition programs.

If the public felt that Han Si-woo favored Ha Ye-rin… , it was clear that it would have a negative impact on the program, Ha Ye-rin, and Han Si-woo.

Accordingly, Han Si-woo decided to show a cold side to Ha Ye-rin during this mid-term inspection, even if it was a bit unreasonable.

“… What are you procrastinating about? Are you planning on making the producer wait? Or am I not ready?”

“Oh, no! No.”

When Han Si-woo, who was usually friendly, appeared cold even before the show started, Ha Ye-rin and Yoo Seol were embarrassed and quickly prepared for the stage.

It was then.

“… Wait.”

“… Yes?”

“… Miss Yerin. Right now, walk to the end of the practice room and come back here.”

“… ? Ah, yes.”

Even though she tilted her head at the sudden request, Ha Ye-rin did as he said and walked to the end of the practice room and came back.

Han Si-woo, who saw that and gained confidence, spoke with a stern expression.

“… My gait is slightly slower than usual. Could you please show me your ankles?”

“… How do I walk normally?”

“Come on.”

“… … .”

Hearing Han Si-woo’s firm words, Ha Ye-rin pursed her lips and raised her pants slightly.

Then her ankle was revealed to be slightly swollen, although not severe.

“… What is this?”

As soon as he saw it, Han Si-woo, overcome with worry, forgot that he had planned to treat her coldly and knelt at Ha Ye-rin’s feet and closely examined her ankle.

“Your ankle is swollen… ! Did you do something like grounding it?”

“… Haha, yes. That’s how it happened.”

“Are you laughing now! under… , what should I do with this… .”

Of course it doesn’t look serious… , joints are life to dancers.

Of course, Han Si-woo couldn’t hide his upset when he saw Ha Ye-rin injured before an important competition.

“… I will get you medicine and patch that are very good for your body by tomorrow, so apply it every day from now on.”

“There is no need for that… .”

“Please do so. I will inspect it every day.”

“Yes… .”

Ha Ye-rin nodded with a look of bewilderment at Han Si-woo’s repeated pressure.

Seeing that, Han Si-woo felt that his attitude of treating Ha Ye-rin coldly had already crumbled.

He was embarrassed by this… .

“… Please talk to the writers later and ask them to cut this scene.”

“Yes.”

I politely asked the VJ to edit later and sat back down with a cold expression.

“Take care of your body is also a skill. It’s definitely disappointing that you got hurt at this important time.”

“… … ?”

“… If you are ready, please get started quickly.”

“… Ah, yes.”

Ha Ye-rin and Yoo Seol were embarrassed by Han Si-woo’s ever-changing attitude, but quickly finished preparing for the stage.

Meanwhile, Han Si-woo was composing himself and controlling his mind.

‘From now on, I will definitely go cold turkey. Even if you do well, don’t say you did well, but first say you are disappointed.’

Among idol seniors and juniors, Han Si-woo was often called cool-headed and ruthless.

And this time, Han Si-woo… , I was planning to show my ruthless side without hesitation.

‘I’m sorry, Miss Yerin. ‘You might cry after hearing my cool-headed review.’

The song begins at the same time that Han Si-woo harbors a bitter feeling… .

♪♬♬-!!

“Fuha!”

… As the familiar intro played, Han Si-woo was disarmed in just one second and burst into laughter.

That’s right… .

[Young boy story – Siwoo & Taeyoung]

Now this song… , was a song that Han Si-woo wrote and sang himself during his unit activities.

And Ha Ye-rin was still in Han Si-woo’s position during her active years.

The junior that he likes and looks forward to the most imitates the stage he performed during his active years.

This is something that no matter how much I build a wall around my heart and steel myself, I just can’t stop laughing… , It was a very happy moment.