Chapter 149

Chapter 149

Raise Three Idols Well And They’ll Launch a Confession Attack.

Episode 149: Jeonnam 3-Gang Axe Killer Han Gyeoul

Like reciting a traditional mournful chant, Gyeoul, who had been loudly lamenting the unfairness faced by the top lane, suddenly seemed to realize that she was on air. She slapped her own cheek and calmly said,

“…I’m sorry, everyone. I think I got too emotional when I should have stayed calm. I’ll pull myself together and try my best!”

Omedeto – …It’s okay. I understand.

Moralbbang – Seriously, after starting with a red and giving up a 4-kill feed, it’s obvious you’d be frustrated if it went like that.

Saekchaehak – But our jungle didn’t even speak in the pick phase, so why is the top lane being so obviously excluded? The opponent’s not that good; we could’ve taken them.

Calcium Plus Burger – I don’t know, maybe she didn’t like the nickname because it sounds feminine.

Uju Choegang Mimo Han Gyeoul – …How is ‘Jeonnam 3-Gang Axe Killer’ a feminine-sounding nickname?

Gukmin Pyeongyun Silver – Ugh, already blaming the jungle, it looks like Gyeoul won’t be able to rank up. Just top-lane whining.

ssy951127 – What nonsense. Manager, block that guy.

CYAN – Wow, how long has it been since the broadcast started, and already the hate’s coming in.

Free Ant – Already getting sniped, lolololol 😂😂😂😂

Han Gyeoul Saranghae – Genius vocalist of Girl Revolution, number one of Girl 100, Go Gyeoul!!!!!!

*Ming Ming Su – Fighting! *

Sukeok Mogi – This…

MIX Pluto – Ting!

Banggujeok Challenger – Forget the fighting, let’s just surrender. They don’t deserve to win.

“Thank you for the support. Also, I didn’t take any major losses, so I can still play. Since my spells are all on cooldown, I’ll take it slow–”

Triple Kill!

With one cheek reddened from her own slap, Gyeoul was speaking calmly—until she suddenly screamed.

“Jungle!!!!!”

Moralbbang – Breaking News: Our jungle tried a bottom dive but gave up a triple kill to the enemy ADC.

Sukeok Mogi – Hahaha, real signs of trouble.

Trailer – Hahahaha 😂

Omedeto – When Gyeoul asked why she couldn’t gain anything, it turns out she did help.

Banggujeok Challenger – …But that’s an advantage for the other team.

Calcium Plus Burger – Gyeoul, the enemy jungle is back! Focus!

Oracle – Huh? This time, the enemy mid is here too.

Dodgegeosanghyang Jomyo – What’s our mid doing?

ssy951127 – Now that everyone’s up, let’s catch Mia and steal their jungle.

Suspens67 – Gyeoul, seriously, let’s just surrender. These guys don’t deserve to win.

In the increasingly gloomy chat, Gyeoul, showing off, used her spells perfectly to take down two of the three enemies and died successfully.

Double Kill!

Omedeto – I trusted you!!!!

Ming Ming Su – Great.

Sukeok Mogi – Gyeoul…

MIX Pluto – 😢😢😢😢

Gungoguma Jangsu – Wow, this is the hugging skill of a current idol. She never lets go once she gets close.

Ttukbaegi Sujipga – Gyeoul unnie, take me ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

Harusekki Maratang – Gyeoul’s debut is coming!

Laurang Laurang – Gyeoul already debuted with Girl Revolution, right?

Harusekki Maratang – It’s her pro gamer debut!

Shimshimhamyeon Jeonhwahae – Get into the pro league!

In front of the fiery chat, Gyeoul raised her arm and declared.

“Everyone, I will prove that one top lane can change the game!”

And then, 12 minutes later, the game ended in defeat.

After finishing the broadcast, Gyeoul stretched like a cat, then took off her headset and turned around.

And she noticed me sitting in the corner chair, out of the view of the screen.

“Eek! Taeyang ssam, were you watching?”

“Yeah, I’ve been watching since the middle.”

At my words, Gyeoul’s face turned bright red, and perhaps feeling embarrassed, she curled up like a ball and covered her face as she spoke.

“Ahh, what should I do…? I hope you’re not disappointed…”

“No, I wasn’t disappointed. Actually, I was impressed. It seems like it suits you better than I thought.”

“…Then, were you surprised?”

“Yeah, honestly, I was surprised… because it was so different from what I had seen before. You used to mainly play support, right?”

Where did the feminine and cute utility support player, who used to calm the team with gentle chat, go?

“Did you change it for the fun of the broadcast?”

“No… originally, I mainly played top lane.”

“Then, why didn’t you play it at home?”

“Well, when I was at Taeyang ssam’s house, I wanted to seem like a well-behaved girl… It was like pretending.”

…What kind of game character choice is this for pretending?

Oh Yoori confessed.

“I like you.”

Her words began to dye the world red, like a stream ripening in the sunset glow.

“I like you!”

A young and immature girl, her awkward sincerity was conveyed purely.

“The age gap doesn’t matter! I don’t care what the world thinks! What matters is how you think of me!”

Soon, Yoori couldn’t hold back the sharp pain in her chest, gently clutching it with both hands, as tears flowed.

“I like you.”

The pure confession, reminiscent of first love in school days, made Director Kim Eui-tae clap and say,

“Okay, that was good. We’ll contact you later with the results.”

“Phew… Thank you!”

I, who had been anxiously watching from behind, relieved, greeted the Director and crew, then took Yoori and left the audition hall.

As we got into the TwoBear car, Yoori spoke up.

“But, is a 12-year age gap not too much? Honestly, it’s hard to immerse myself…”

“If this were reality, I’d think it’s too much, too, but it’s a movie. You need to immerse yourself.”

“Is that so? Okay, I’ll try harder.”

Yoori, who had been thinking with her head down, looked at me and spoke.

“How was my acting?”

“Well, it was great. I’ve always believed in your acting talent. I think the other crew members were a bit impressed, too.”

Yoori had rated S potential, and current acting ability rated A.

It was clear that she would succeed if she focused solely on acting, so it was strange to have doubts about her.

What I was concerned about was only her condition management and the possibility of unnecessary mistakes or attitude controversies.

Well, despite her being full of middle-schooler angst, her cynical personality would likely prevent her from making those mistakes on her own.

“It feels like you’re overestimating my acting talent more than my idol skills.”

“I’ll pass on commenting on that.”

“…Could you at least lie to me?”

When I chuckled at her words, Yoori, who had been looking at my face, also smiled faintly.

“By the way, how’s that personal broadcast going? Honestly, I’m a little worried.”

“Why? Are you worried that Gyeoul might make a mistake during the live broadcast?”

“No, I’m not worried about Gyeoul unnie. I think Gyeoul unnie is the strongest mentally among the members of Girl Revolution.”

This was a comment similar to what vocal trainer Lee Hyerin had said before.

However, it was quite surprising that the same opinion came from a member, who had a more personal relationship than the trainer.

“Unexpected of her, huh? Didn’t Gyeoul also show her softer side to you sometimes?”

“I think it’s more admirable that she can show her vulnerable side in those situations without making a big deal out of it.”

“What situation are you talking about?”

At those words, Yoori stared at me intently and said,

“In a situation where fierce competitors are sharpening their knives.”

“Competitors? Alcest?”

“…Let’s just say Alcest for now.”

What’s with the ‘for now’ tag…?

“I’m worried about Eun-byeol unnie. If she were just a backup, it’d be different, but since Eun-byeol unnie is leading, I’m concerned.”

“She’s doing great. Even more than expected. It’s not an exaggeration to say she’s doing amazing.”

“…Then, I’m relieved.”

I thought as I watched Yoori nodding quietly with a meaningful expression.

It seemed like it had been a long time since she was able to spend time with Seo Eun-byeol, her friend from her Flower Entertainment days.

Given that one was an active idol and the other worked in the office PR team, it seemed there wasn’t much overlap in their schedules.

“Then, would you like to go see Eun-byeol for a moment? It’ll help you get used to personal broadcast filming.”

“But I have training scheduled next.”

“By the authority of the team leader, I’ve decided that Yoori needs a special lecture on personal broadcasting. After that, we can grab something delicious with Eun-byeol. Let’s go.”

“…”

Yoori, who had been staring at me blankly, covered her mouth and smiled softly like a flower.

Then, she suddenly became serious and said,

“You can’t flirt like that outside. It’s really dangerous, you know.”

She was saying something dangerous.

“No, am I crazy? Flirting with a middle schooler…”

“Well, even if it’s not flirting, please refrain from those kinds of actions. I’m saying this because I’m genuinely concerned. I’m not joking. Something could happen, and I would never be able to bear seeing Team Leader Seon on the 9 o’clock news.”

“If I’m on the 9 o’clock news, wouldn’t it be a positive thing? Like an interview about Girl Revolution, or otherwise, I wouldn’t have any reason to appear on it.”

“…I also wish that would be the case.”

“…”

In response to her firm tone that conveyed such conviction, I unconsciously nodded.