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    “Gyaaahhh!”

    Sua was on the verge of fainting from the soldiers’ energy.

    All she did was offer a greeting, but was it really necessary to react this loudly? Or is the military just a place where these kinds of people gather? It felt like it was beyond common sense.

    ‘S-scary! What is this!’

    Sua recalled the barbarians she had once seen in comics. This was exactly that feeling. The Republic of Korea is truly a powerful nation. It feels like they could win anywhere if they went to war like this.

    —Sunbae, your hand! Your hand is shaking!

    —Ah, calm down. You can’t be shaking.

    ‘I know!’

    Sua took a deep breath, trying not to make it obvious.

    The individual Lee Sua may be endlessly weak and pathetic, but the actress Lee Sua cannot be. She must be able to maintain her composure in any situation.

    Because that’s what a professional does.

    So she soon mustered her courage and continued to speak.

    “I am Lee Sua, an actress from Mystic.”

    “Lee Suaaaahhh!” “Gyaaahhh!” “Waaahhh!” “I’m really happy to meet all of you soldiers today, and I’ve prepared a song for you.”

    “Song! Song! Song! Song!”

    “This is crazy!”

    “Long live Lee Sua!”

    “Waaahhh!”

    “….”

    Sua couldn’t continue speaking. After just a few words, she was met with an overwhelming response from the other side.

    …No risk, high return? Is this even allowed?

    Is this a world where you’re loved no matter what you do?

    No, could such a world even exist?

    ‘…Pfft.’

    Sua almost burst out laughing at the consideration of being cheered on no matter what she did. It was at the same time that the tension was slightly relieved.

    “First, I’ll sing a song for you. Ah, but it probably won’t be a song you know. It hasn’t been released to the world yet. I’m singing it here for the first time.”

    —Good. Sunbae, you’re doing great.

    —Yes, yes, just like that.

    Sua didn’t forget to incorporate the gestures that Maid Sua had told her about in between her comments.

    Yes, she really did her best!

    When she made eye contact with a soldier, she gave them a slight smile, she paid attention to even the smallest hand gestures, and when she moved her body, she chose a path that emphasized her body’s curves as much as possible.

    ‘…It seems to be working?’

    —Of course. This Maid Sua is an expert in this field.

    Thanks to that, some soldiers even started blushing when they made eye contact with Sua. Well, Sua herself felt like her heart was about to explode on the inside.

    Then, Sua suddenly…

    ‘Ugh.’

    …put her hand behind her back.

    “Just a moment. My underwear keeps getting stuck between my butt cheeks…”

    “…!”

    Immediately after.

    “──────!”

    A reaction that felt like the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan was about to explode continued, and Maid Sua quietly blinked.

    —Hmm, she has more talent than me…?

    ◈◈◈◈◈

    “Whew!”

    The Comfort Train manager breathed a sigh of relief.

    This Comfort Train event was almost a disaster. Why, you ask? Because it was almost just a stage where male soldiers danced to girl group music the whole time.

    It was like a boys’ middle and high school training camp talent show.

    What eliminated that crisis was none other than Mystic. The manager was just grateful to Kim Iseo and Sua.

    ‘CEO-nim! And Sua-nim! Thank you so much!’

    But soon, a question arose.

    ‘But why did they ask for the stage to be set up for a performance? Is there something more than just a simple talk?’

    Then, Sua’s words came.

    —I’m really happy to meet all of you soldiers today, and I’ve prepared a song for you.

    ‘A song? She’s going to sing?’

    Actress Lee Sua singing?

    It was hard to imagine.

    At the same time, a few pieces popped into his head.

    ‘After the Alien Game OST is released, it can be uploaded to the Comfort Train channel. And she visited today’s event, which doesn’t even make money, and she’s going to sing…’

    There was only one thing she was pointing to.

    ‘…Could it be, she has her own song?’

    It’s not uncommon for actors to sing, but because it’s Lee Sua, who suffers from alexithymia, it comes as quite a surprise. Lee Sua? Lee Sua is going to sing?

    ‘Well, whatever, I’m happy if she sings.’

    Even if Sua’s singing skills aren’t excellent, the fact that she sang for the soldiers is enough to boost morale immensely.

    “Let’s give it a listen.”

    The Comfort Train manager leisurely crossed his arms.

    Soon, the accompaniment started playing and Sua’s voice could be heard.

    『Even if I could turn back time』

    Surprisingly, the Comfort Train manager uncrossed his arms after just one verse. His eyes widened three times as much.

    『I would challenge myself once again』

    He unconsciously perked up his ears.

    『Even if I fail, I won’t give up』

    “What…”

    The manager stood up from his seat without even realizing that he was muttering like an idiot.

    『I will achieve my desperate dream』

    The woman standing on the stage is clearly an actress suffering from alexithymia, but her timbre is not.

    『Until I reach it. Somehow, until I reach it.』

    Because the emotion in Sua’s voice was so rich. His head froze like a stone at the discrepancy.

    『Will you greet me with a smile?』

    “…This is crazy.”

    That one impression was enough.

    There was no need for any other words.

    Sua slightly raised the corners of her mouth as she sang.

    As if she was so happy right now as she sang. Even if that was artificial acting, she looked no different from an angel who had grasped happiness to the eye.

    —♩♪♬

    After a short interlude, the second verse became even more emotional. If the first part still showed a feeling of trying to suppress it, now it felt like she was letting her emotions explode.

    『One more time, one more time. Until I reach it─』

    You can feel the desperation.

    The Comfort Train manager quietly closed his eyes.

    “It’s painted in my head…”

    He was reminded of a woman who stubbornly gets up even after countless setbacks. How beautiful is the challenge of a weak person flapping its wings so desperately?

    It’s a shame it’s not a sound source.

    It’s a song I want to listen to many times.

    ◈◈◈◈◈

    ‘Phew, I finally sang it all.’

    She felt relieved, but at the same time, she felt a little sad.

    That was Sua’s impression after just finishing the song. It was only now that she had finished singing the whole song that the tension was completely released. It felt like she could sing it much better if she sang it again?

    ‘But…’

    If you ask if she’s not satisfied, that’s not it.

    It’s precious.

    The soldiers who poured out enthusiastic cheers for her, and herself who mixed her heart, which was trembling several times as much because of that, into her voice, the first song. All of these elements, that is.

    —Oho? It looks like everyone is moved?

    —Actually, it’s not really a touching song.

    Sua admitted that.

    Actually, this song is the theme song for the main character of Alien Game, ‘Seong Si-hyeon’. It’s a song filled with desperate feelings, but it’s a song about begging to strengthen it just one more time….

    Well, yeah, it’s a song by a gambling addict. That’s what it is.

    ‘…So what? People will think it’s touching!’

    Because Sua is the only mastermind who knows the inside story. In other words, Great Villain Sua! Sua Backstage!

    Sua grabbed the microphone again at this point.

    “Um, was it okay?”

    “Yes────!”

    “Lee Sua! Lee Sua! Lee Sua!”

    People started calling out Sua’s name wildly. Sua thought. Oh, this feeling isn’t bad.

    “I feel good because you’re calling my name. Thank you so much…”

    “Sua-ssi! What exactly is that song?”

    Sua’s words were cut off.

    The comedian in charge of the progress cut off Sua’s words with an excited face. Looking at his expression, there was no malice at all.

    He just seems really surprised.

    “I’ve never heard it before, what kind of song is it?”

    “It’s a song called ‘One More Time’, the OST for the upcoming Alien Game. How is it, everyone? Does it sound good to listen to?”

    The space is filled with the sound of “Yes─”.

    It’s fun to throw out word by word because the reaction is so good. It’s a new feeling for Sua. Who has ever reacted to my words like this?

    …I thought I should work harder in the future. Even to increase these happy moments.

    The host was startled and continued to speak.

    “No, no! So that was a song released under Sua-ssi’s name? Wow, this song is Sua-ssi’s song?”

    “Yes. Of course.”

    Then the host had a reaction as if he couldn’t believe it.

    The soldiers’ expressions weren’t much different. Now their thoughts were easily readable. Just a surprised expression.

    “No, you could be a professional singer instead of an actress? I was really surprised…”

    While Sua was embarrassed by the pouring compliments, the staff in the back raised a sketchbook that read ‘No Time!’. Sua and the host checked it at the same time.

    “Ah, well, there’s no time. Let’s move on to the next one.”

    After that, the staff brought out a cart full of gift boxes, and Sua grabbed the microphone.

    “Soldiers, what we’re going to do now is neither a song nor a promotion. I’ve prepared a gift for you.”

    The soldiers go wild at the word “gift.”

    It was a proud moment for Sua. In fact, there was no such procedure at the Comfort Train, but Sua added it. She just said what she thought of, but Kim Iseo listened to her.

    “You received a number tag when you entered, right? We’ll be giving out gifts through a lottery. Um, but I don’t know men very well. I don’t know what you’d like… I just filled it with cleansing products like soap because it’s hot these days.”

    After that, the lottery continued.

    After the atmosphere heated up with warmth, the moment to finish the event had arrived, and Sua took out the prepared comments.

    “Has everyone seen Special Mobile Squad 808?”

    “I saw it!”

    “Of course I saw it!”

    “I even secretly watched it during night watch!”

    “…Who was the guy who said he saw it during night watch?”

    Then, without being told, people raised their hands everywhere. There was even a soldier who raised both hands high.

    I wonder if that means you watched it twice.

    Anyway, Sua smiled because she was happy.

    “Everyone, what I’ve prepared today is up to here. Thank you so much. And it’s a secret that I’m singing until the Alien Game OST is released, right? No videos will be uploaded until then. So…”

    Sssssssss─!

    Sua equipped Kim Yu-han.

    “Shh, it’s our secret until then.”

    The space was heated up until the very end.

    . . . . .

    After finishing the event like that.

    ‘Ah!’

    Sua suddenly came to her senses as she came down from the stage.

    She was so focused on finishing the stage safely that she had actually missed one thing. It’s really idiotic that I only remembered it now that the tension has been released.

    But, it doesn’t mean it’s too late to fix it.

    Sua immediately went back up on stage.

    “Wait, just a moment.”

    Sua approached the host who was still giving his comments. The host looked flustered, but he noticed Sua’s intention. Soon, he handed over the microphone he was holding.

    Sua.

    “I love all the soldiers! But among them, my friend, Private Moon Hee-cheol, fighting! Discharge safely!”

    …shouted with all her might.

    ◈◈◈◈◈

    One week later. Mystic headquarters.

    ‘Ugh, sleepy.’

    It was Sua who woke up early today and arrived at headquarters. She was yawning inwardly, but Kim Iseo, who had two large hairpins on her bangs, ran out and greeted her.

    “Sua.” “Yes?” “Come on. I have something to show you.”

    Kim Iseo handed Sua a tablet with a very excited expression. I wonder what good news she brought this time? She could tell right away by looking at the screen.

    [ Channel Name: Sumiho KR OFFICIAL ]

    [Sumiho Cover] That song that topped the Billboard charts for 52 weeks! Covering ‘pattern of you’ with Yang Ha-rin

    ─Wow, Sumiho is good at English too lol ─I’m addicted to the pronunciation… ─Why is the average VTuber so high these days? ─I’m seeing Yang Ha-rin here lol ─It’s been so long since I’ve seen Yang Ha-rin.

    “…Sumiho channel? It’s getting a good response again?”

    “Yes. The collaboration between the VTuber character and the actual person is surprisingly in high demand. Thanks to that, I’m learning something too. Sua, it was your idea to scout Ha-rin, right?”

    Sua thought.

    That’s not what I intended when I called it.

    More than that…

    ‘Huh?’

    Suddenly, a notification window appeared in front of Sua’s eyes.

    [ Yeoncheon-gyeong Register ]

    [ 1. Kim Seon-il: Yeoncheon-gyeong ─ Reconciliation ]

    [ 2. Seo Yeon-ju: Yeoncheon-gyeong ─ Affectionate Heat ]

    [ 3. Hong Ye-ji: Yeoncheon-gyeong ─ Overcoming ]

    ‘Huh?’

    ◈◈◈◈◈

    At the same time.

    An incredibly luxurious accommodation, a space that almost twenty people could live in, is being used by four women. Moreover, even at a glance, they are not ordinary women.

    From their well-maintained figures to their skin, and even their elaborately decorated appearances, they had an aura that ordinary people could never produce.

    They are a girl group.

    It was a girl group that originally started with 5 members, but now only 4 members remain because one member left. Clive.

    “Hmm?”

    The leader, who was lying down and using her phone, twitched her eyebrows and soon burst out laughing.

    “Hey, hey, hey, everyone gather around.” “Why?” “What’s going on?” “Weren’t we going to eat tteokbokki?”

    The leader quietly handed over her cell phone to the members who gathered with puzzled expressions. On that screen.

    [ Channel Name: Sumiho KR OFFICIAL ]

    [Sumiho Cover] That song that topped the Billboard charts for 52 weeks! Covering ‘pattern of you’ with Yang Ha-rin

    “Yang Ha-rin, it looks like she’s living like this these days. Isn’t it hilarious?”

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