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Episode 11 Nothing unpleasant should ever happen with the kids or members.

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“All written. here… … .”

Seong Ki-woo carefully checked the employment contract, filled out all the information and signature fields, and handed it to the human resources employee sitting across from him.

The employee flicked through the contract with a familiar expression, checking to see if it was signed properly.

He returned one of the two identical contracts to Seong Ki-woo and then spoke to Kim Ji-su who was next to him.

“Director. This is all over.”

“Yes. Thank you.”

“Then, I’m done… … . Please share more.”

A human resources employee who quickly completes his work and heads out first.

Let’s do that.

Now, only Kim Ji-su, the manager in charge of Girls Girls, and Ki-woo Seong, the unscheduled new manager of Parachute, are left in the conference room.

“Then, I will call you officially now. Manager Seong. Please take care of me in the future.”

“Ah, yes. Please take care of me too. Manager. But I think you can say it comfortably… yo. this. Just like you treat Yerin.”

“You can’t do that. Even though Manager Seong is friends with them and is the same age, today is my first meeting with them, right? I will think about it in the future when we work together and get to know each other well.”

“That… . yes. I understand.”

Sung Ki-woo thought to himself.

He said that Kim Ji-su in front of him seemed to be being too polite to him.

‘By any chance, you’re probably thinking something similar to Da-jeong’s ridiculous delusion… ?’

Sung Seong-woo tried to avoid it somehow, saying it probably wasn’t the case, but he became increasingly less confident.

As clearly stated in the employment contract in my hand, I suddenly found myself receiving a monthly salary of 10 million won every month.

‘… … If you only look at it from the outside, you can’t help but misunderstand that Kang Ye-rin put it in there herself, whether it’s her boyfriend or something else.’

Even if he were in that Kim Ji-soo’s position, he would be truly astonished.

It’s probably an extra-large parachute that you’ve never experienced before.

Of course, Kang Ye-rin and Sung Seong-woo… . Jisoo Kim, who knew the real relationship between the two, was just being careful in advance.

‘There’s no need to scratch and make a mess. Just treat it as a completely public relationship. ‘There’s no reason for the spark to be thrown at me.’

The management skills of an evasive person were one of Kim Ji-soo’s secrets to surviving for a long time in this tough entertainment industry.

“You’re probably closer to Yerin than I am, so there won’t be any problems. How are you doing with the other two members? Have you become friends?”

“Ah, I managed to speak clearly and talk to Da-jeong, and we became quite close. Sayu… No, I haven’t even seen Mr. Miyamoto’s face yet. I heard you have been eating and sleeping in the practice room for the past two days.”

Seong Woo was about to call her by her first name, Sayu, but when he remembered that she was Japanese, he quickly changed his last name to Miyamoto.

Even if you are not particularly interested in Japan, Japan’s unique measure of intimacy is a well-known common sense.

In relationships with others, do not call them names carelessly.

“Ah, it looks like Sayu is under a lot of pressure, perhaps because her debut is just around the corner. Of the three, I’m actually the most enthusiastic.”

“Still, it’s better to sleep in a comfortable accommodation… … . I think it’s a little better, though.”

“In general, that’s correct, but I guess Manager Seong hasn’t been to the practice room there yet?”

Seong Ki-woo readily responded to Kim Ji-soo’s gaze looking at him as if he expected that to happen. Because it was true.

“Yes. I haven’t been there yet. I only heard that it was very close to the accommodation and apartment there.”

The practice room is located in a busy area near Hapjeong Hongdae, which is about a 10-minute walk away from the luxury apartment where I am staying.

It was a practice room exclusively for her group, Girls’ Girls, which Kang Ye-rin said she had prepared using her abundant wealth.

Of course, there are several practice rooms here at the company’s headquarters building.

It’s a hassle to travel all the way from the dorm, and there’s competition with other teams for reservations to use the practice room.

From the perspective of Kang Ye-rin, a diamond spoon full of money, there was no need to go through such trouble.

All you have to do is buy a building close to your accommodation and renovate it.

“That place was originally operated as a dance practice studio. At the same time, the upper floor was turned into a mini gym where you can exercise or do yoga, and of course, there is a shower room and a sleeping room with hotel-quality beds.”

“… … ah. I understand why they keep it a secret. As for the accommodations, even though Yerin is a well-known gold digger to the public, such preferential treatment is likely to be noticed.”

“That’s right. Just in case I get caught, I have all the documents prepared in the form of support from the company… … . Honestly, everyone knows that I’m just blindfolded.”

Still, accommodations are basically unknown.

Kim Ji-soo added that even in the case of the practice room, everything will work out if you appeal to the promising candidates the company is looking for with the feeling of providing maximum support.

Whether to the general public who knows nothing or to other artists belonging to the company.

“And anyway, I have to come to the practice room at the headquarters often. Because the people in charge of composition and choreography are all here. That part is strictly for exclusive use by those kids.”

“Ah, yes. Of course it is. Haha.”

Seong Ki-woo smiled and answered.

‘Well, no matter how much of a diamond spoon Yerin Kang is, she can’t manipulate other executives and employees of the company as she pleases… … . Still, there really is a lot of money. ‘In the dorm and in the practice room.’

Damn rich girl.

Sung Seong-woo was grumbling internally, but at the same time he also breathed a sigh of relief.

Two days ago, at the first public meeting with Choi Da-jeong, because of that crazy outburst, I was anxious and trembled for fear that I would be punished that day.

This was because Kang Ye-rin had not done anything in particular to retaliate until now.

All I did was give him a few warnings through chat, telling him to be careful and not be a fool next time.

‘Do idols really want to do it right? Well, I’ve been a bit indulgent since a long time ago… … .’

And that’s not the cheap attention you get from playing like a normal idiot.

As a noble lady from a chaebol family, she was a woman who secretly enjoyed being looked up to and admired by others.

Of course, other classmates and seniors and juniors at school never found out.

In the eyes of Sung Ki-woo, who was often tormented with a punching bag, Kang Ye-rin’s insidious nature was visible even when she was young.

“You had a clear discussion with the team leader and the road staff earlier, so that was okay too… … . Well, the last thing I want to say to you is that anything unpleasant should never happen with the kids or members. I don’t need to tell you why, right?”

Kim Ji-soo’s speaking style, in which she suddenly flashed her eyes and lowered her voice without warning, stopped Seong Ki-woo from delusional thoughts.

And then he answered quickly and with a properly oriented attitude.

“Yes, yes! Of course I know!”

“Dating scandals are absolutely taboo for idols, especially girl groups. Unless you have been active for at least 5 years and have built a solid fandom and have achieved recognition.”

“Yes. This is an extremely natural statement. And in the first place… … There will be plenty of other good-looking men around you, whether they’re from boy groups, actors, or anything else. There’s no way an ordinary guy like me would have that opportunity. haha… … .”

Contrary to what he said, he had already had sex with Kang Ye-rin almost halfway.

Actually, Sung Seong-woo didn’t think that way at all.

Kang Ye-rin, who even as an adult tried to hold on to her leash and continue doing her duties, was just a fucking bitch.

Even the superficial skinship we exchanged during massages and other things was really just a small revenge without any emotion attached to Seong Ki-woo.

‘… … That doesn’t mean it didn’t suck, though. Anyway, it’s not like a love scandal will happen. There’s no way you’ll get caught anyway.’

Since the accommodation was not somewhere else but an apartment with high security, there was absolutely no chance of being caught unless the company had secretly installed CCTV.

Of course, the company wouldn’t have gone crazy enough to do something like that where Kang Ye-rin was staying.

After finishing his thoughts, Sung Ki-woo praised Kim Ji-soo in front of him to lighten the slightly stiff atmosphere.

“And the ideal type of girlfriend I want is an older woman who I can lean on comfortably. Just like the manager. Haha.”

Kim Ji-soo’s current attire, the office suit skirt and white blouse, the symbol of a career woman, looked amazingly good on her. Sung Ki-woo looked at her with a non-exaggerated gaze.

Then, Kim Ji-soo released the expression on her face that was trying to put pressure on Sung Ki-woo and showed a dry smile.

“Well, even if it’s just empty words, I’m grateful. Well, I just turned 30… . No, she is a woman who will soon turn 31.”

“Ah, on the outside, you are still in your early 20s, right? Can you debut with Yerin? As the eldest sister.”

“That might be a bit difficult. Their concept in the first place was that they were 20-year-olds of the same age… … . Anyway, now that I have given you all the precautions, it would be best if you do not have to face me in the future.”

“Ah, yes. Well, I guess so… … .”

The two road managers will take turns in charge of on-site work, and the team leader will be the main person to contact when a problem arises.

Their superior, Kim Ji-su, would mainly be in charge of large-scale matters such as music broadcast appearances, variety show casting, and advertisements.

“Then let’s stop the interview here, and please take care of the kids so they don’t practice too much before their debut. Proper rest is also really important. Sayu in particular seems very nervous.”

“Yes. I haven’t met you yet, so I don’t know what his personality is like… … . I will do my best to match Yerin and Dajeong. Because that’s my job as a manager.”