Chapter 101: Cornelia 2nd season

“····What did you say?”

At the voice coming from beyond the phone.

Kobayashi, who had been holding a wet towel to his forehead, sat up.

“So, did I hear you correctly just now?”

Anyone could tell his condition was not good from the way he hastily got out of bed and readjusted his glasses.

All the accumulated company problems, and the constant calls from reporters day in and day out.

As if that weren’t enough.

To make matters worse, the Corona situation erupted, most of the agency’s work disappeared, and he himself fell ill.

[Yes, you heard correctly.]

From beyond the receiver, a girl spoke nonchalantly.

[Cornelia 2nd generation, let’s try making one.]

“Keolleok!” (Coughing sound!)

At those words that flew in out of nowhere, CEO Kobayashi coughed up blood.

Cornelia 2nd generation.

His niece’s sudden declaration put even more strain on his already troubled mind from being sick with Corona.

“What kind of··· Keolleok!”

Nonsensical····!

That’s what he had said a few days ago.

“Hoo·····.”

Dragging his sick body, he rushed to the company, and after seeing the splendid lineup of candidates, Kobayashi couldn’t help but sigh once more.

It was possible thanks to the fact that proper guidelines hadn’t been established yet.

“Here, try reading this.”

“What is this····.”

Kobayashi slowly examined what Hikari handed him.

First, the plan itself was pretty good.

In certain cases, a 3-member idol system was a pretty good combination.

However, if there was one problem…

“···This, is this the Sakura I know?”

Since one of the names written on that list was strangely familiar.

Kobayashi couldn’t help but ask back.

And, the answer that came back was incredibly audacious.

“Yes, that’s the Sakura.”

Love Komachi’s main center.

“You really, haa····.”

Sakura.

The girl who was scheduled to be the main center of the newly debuted group, Love Komachi.

It was a group that couldn’t even promote properly because the pandemic broke out as soon as they debuted…

“What does it matter.”

They couldn’t even promote properly anyway.

No one will care, you know?

“Even so, taking a member from an already debuted group is·····.”

At Kobayashi’s still hesitant appearance, Hikari added one more word.

“···Uncle.”

“Huh?”

Uncle.

At the address he hadn’t been called much since she joined the company, Kobayashi’s head shot up.

“It was Yukari, right?”

Love Komachi’s leader.

“·····That’s right.”

Yukari.

The leader of Love Komachi, elected due to her unique sociability and ability to lead.

Even if she couldn’t match Sakura’s talent, her abilities were already sufficiently outstanding.

That’s why she could become the leader.

“She’s on Ren’s side, you know.”

Are you going to watch that go well?

“········.”

“Honestly, even among the scheduled debut members, Sakura is the best.”

We have to use this opportunity.

Unlike his still silent mouth, Kobayashi’s mind was desperately trying to assess the situation.

‘It’s definitely not wrong.’

What if an idol group that debuted in the current situation showcased their abilities?

In this situation, the pandemic could also be an opportunity.

Because all other idols are sealed away.

What if the 2nd generation improves their skills in the meantime?

It might seem impossible at first glance, but isn’t it still worth trying?

‘No, it might be possible.’

Look at Hikari right now.

Just a few weeks.

In just a few months, hadn’t she grown to a level where she could surpass not only the idol debut team but also the existing Cornelia members?

‘If Hikari helps out·····.’

It’s definitely possible.

For some reason, he felt such conviction.

Before he knew it, his mind was filled with the success of the 2nd generation and all the glory that would follow.

“Their debut is postponed anyway, so they don’t have many fans.”

Wouldn’t it be better to just do it right now?

Of course, there were also kids who had a certain fanbase.

Especially among them, the one with the largest share was Yukari.

Thanks to her existing fanbase from a previous audition program and Cornelia’s push, led by Ren, Love Komachi was a debut team with a certain level of fame.

‘But, would it really matter much?’

It was true that Yukari helped attract initial fans, but most of Love Komachi’s current fans were focused on Sakura.

Even if the group disappeared, as long as they could salvage her, it probably wouldn’t matter much.

It might be a bit harsh for them, but it was an unavoidable layoff due to the company’s circumstances.

If they have complaints, they can take it up with their seniors.

“·····Then, I’ll try to push it forward once.”

“···Thank you, Uncle.”

“You can do it for sure, right?”

“—Really now, have you ever seen me lie?”

At Kobayashi’s words, Hikari smiled, full of confidence.

And so.

The agreement between the two was dramatically reached.

“Achoo!”

…In that process, Hikari, who came into contact with an infected person, also catching Corona was an added bonus.

“Ah, damn it.”

I just made a declaration like a protagonist a moment ago, what is this, so uncool.

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The completion of the project.

Amidst the sense of accomplishment from these words, Ren got up.

This, I can make today’s broadcast really fulfilling too.

“Ah ah, hello?”

-Oh.

-Cheongha~

-Explain your two-day hiatus.

-Did something happen?

“No, well, it’s not like anything major happened····.”

The streaming that started simultaneously.

Perhaps due to the aftermath of the recent hiatus, the chat window quickly scrolled up, buzzing with activity.

My goodness, if they hear that I sang, it’ll probably get even more heated, huh?

“Oh, everyone.”

I have something to tell you.

Cheongha, who had been watching the blazing chat window for a while, immediately brought it up.

-??

-Why then?

-Got a boyfriend?

-What.

-Kyaaaak.

-Ttaridan will die.

-Ttaridan will unravel.

-Cut off, goodbye.

“Sseup, it’s not like that, so everyone hold your horses.”

Where do these people think they’re running off to?

Holding back the viewers who were rampaging like a pack of raptors trying to escape their enclosure, Cheongha began her explanation.

“It’s nothing else, but I have a big event this time.”

Huh?

There’s no way someone like me, a former idol, would get a boyfriend, right?

More than anything, I’m not particularly interested in the opposite s*x.

I’ll just live with my fans forever like this.

No chance of being lonely, and it’s good.

Well, anyway.

-Oh?

-What is it?

-I’m feeling dizzy…

-Tell us quickly.

“Ughm··· How should I put it.”

How should I explain this?

Seeing the expectant viewers, Cheongha thought deeply.

Since this is my first time participating in an external activity, I want to declare it with as much impact as possible…

“Would you all like to try and guess?”

-??

Us?

-What, spoil it quickly.

-I can’t use my head.

-No hint?

Hmm, a hint…

It should be okay to give one.

Since it’ll be boring for me too if it drags on for too long, I decided to coolly offer one hint.

“It’s nothing else, but I participated in another streamer’s content this time.”

-Which streamer?

-Did you join a dedicated server?

-What did you do there?

-There are no streamer servers running right now…

Then, the viewers desperately began to deduce.

-Well, are you preparing a cover song or something?

Oh, there’s one person with pretty good intuition.

“Yes, that’s right.”

I participated in Sogeumbbang-nim’s cover song this time.

Didn’t our room’s viewers sing so much about wanting to see a singing stream?

For now, try to get some vicarious satisfaction with this.

-Oh oh.

-Are you finally singing?

-That legendary voice tone is finally working.

[[Cheongkeongcheolkeong] has donated 1,000 won]

[=Then are you starting singing streams now?]

“Well···· I might do a singing stream someday.”

Honestly, if I become really popular with this cover song, I should really row the boat properly.

…Still, I probably won’t sing Japanese songs.

Because if my real identity gets revealed, it’ll be troublesome.

“Still, I’ll sing what I want to sing.”

-Ah.

-She’s not going to cash in on this?

-Still, it’s good that she’s doing it at all.

-Agreed.

-So what are you doing today?

“Ah, today?”

Right, what would be good to do today?

Honestly, I came with the intention of surprising them with the cover song participation announcement, so I don’t have a single plan prepared.

‘Should I just reveal the new outfit?’

No, still, it’s based on the cover song music video.

It seemed better to reveal it after the cover song is released.

Sigh, it can’t be helped.

Since I couldn’t decide on the content, I had no choice but to launch a game.

[the island survival]

-???

-What did you say?

-Ah, sh*t, are you kidding me? lol.

-Hyung, please.

-Boss, save me.

-Kkeuaaargh!

“Why, I’m telling you, you really lose track of time with this.”

I say this, but I have no doubt that everyone actually likes dinosaurs.

Huh?

Chickens are dinosaurs in the first place, right?

There’s no way anyone in this world dislikes Chikin-nim (Lord Chicken).

The phrase ‘chicken cool time’ doesn’t exist for no reason.

[[CheonghaIsPathetic] has donated 1,000 won]

[=That’s only you, you b*tch.]

Sseup, bad words, ban.

What if our baby hears it?

Isn’t there a saying that even onions grow well if they hear praise instead of curses?

It’s a kid that already takes 6 hours to fully grow; I didn’t want to take that risk.

‘·····But my onion seemed to grow better with curses.’

I don’t know, it probably tastes the same anyway, so it doesn’t matter.

Maybe the onion was an M.

Anyway.

[Giganoto Adult Full Clear Challenge.]

Ren entered a stream title she wouldn’t be able to keep this time either.

“Then, I’ll begin.”

-Cheong-kkiangaaak!

-Ttaridan dieeee!

-Kyaaaaaak!

And so, with the viewers’ screams as background music.

Shortly after time-warping to the dinosaur era once again.

[Alisa in Musicland]

Sogeumbbang’s 8th debut anniversary cover song.

‘Alisa in Music Land’ was released to the world.