Chapter 114

Chapter 114

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

Episode 114: Revolutionary Warrior Han Gyeoul.

While acting as a sycophant next to Kim Seon-ye, I was making efforts to reschedule my appointment with Park Miso.

In fact, even if I had my reasons back then, it was indeed rude to break the appointment, so it was understandable for her to ignore me.

But thankfully, she graciously allowed me to speak with her again.

“As I mentioned before, I would like to work with you, Park Miso.”

I said this with sincerity, expressing my gratitude and my desire to work with her as earnestly as possible.

“In terms of salary and benefits, you will receive better treatment than what you are currently getting. With sufficient investment funds, we won’t skimp on hiring good talent. This is a company with good potential for the future. At the very least, it won’t suffer the misfortunes of not being able to gain experience like most ordinary startups.”

“…I see. That sounds good.”

Despite my active PR efforts since entering the café, Park Miso didn’t seem particularly positive.

I thought I had mentioned all the attractive conditions, but I couldn’t figure out where she felt negative about it.

“If you feel there’s any area lacking, I can speak directly with the boss to make up for it. She is someone who facilitates communication and is quite perceptive, so if there’s a deficiency, she will likely acknowledge and address it.”

“Ah, it’s not that I feel there’s a lack of conditions. Rather, I think it’s more than I deserve.”

More than she deserves? If we consider the investment made to recruit Park Miso, who was called the queen of viral marketing, it’s quite reasonable.

Does she even know what kind of treatment she received at her peak?

But it seemed she didn’t think that way.

“…It’s embarrassing, but I can’t perform at a level that matches that excessive treatment, as I’m not even doing as much work as I’m being paid for at Flower Entertainment.”

I chuckled softly and asked,

“If you get scouted with such a generous offer, wouldn’t you just think, ‘What a lucky break?’ Isn’t it okay to think that?”

At my words, Park Miso shook her head firmly and replied,

“That would be far too shameless.”

Right, you were that kind of person even at the last moment.

Indeed, I wanted to recruit Park Miso.

It wasn’t just about her abilities; she was someone I could rely on when working together.

“Ms. Miso, you have talent. It’s just that it hasn’t shown yet.”

Park Miso tilted her head, seeming to question my assertion.

I provided a supplementary explanation for her.

“You’ve been active for quite a while as the home market manager for Milkyz, right? I’ve checked all of your achievements from that time. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call them legendary.”

Then Park Miso responded, flustered.

“…Ah, that’s true, but it’s true that I was scouted for that record by Flower Entertainment as well. But right now, I’m not capable enough to show the same level of performance as back then. So if you expect me to perform at the level I did back then, you’ll surely be disappointed.”

“I won’t be disappointed. I know it was Milkyz’s fault.”

“Excuse me?”

“Isn’t it the case that Milkyz, which repeatedly showed disappointing performances, failed to evoke the fandom of Ms. Park Miso?”

Park Miso, startled by my accurate point, soon conceded.

“That’s right. When that fandom disappeared, it became difficult to act like before. I tried to make an effort, thinking of it as work, but it didn’t go as planned.”

Park Miso avoided my gaze, fiddling with the cup on the table as she spoke in a gloomy tone.

“…To be honest, it’s hard to see this as a professional attitude. Even if I join TwoBear this time, my tastes will make me the one who messes things up again.”

I didn’t have to worry about that.

“You don’t need to worry about that. We’re confident. We believe our trainees will perfectly align with your tastes.”

Don’t you realize that I’ve known you for nearly ten years?

Miso, I assure you.

Our trainees are in your strike zone. Right in the center.

At my assurance, Park Miso made an ambiguous expression and said,

“That’s something I’m not sure about, though…”

“Then how about we set a trial period to see?”

Park Miso responded with a voice full of questions.

“A trial period?”

“Yes, a trial. It’s about seeing if our trainees can fit into your expectations.”

“…How will that trial be conducted?”

…Hmm? I just thought of this and mentioned it, so I didn’t have a specific plan in mind.

Of course, it wouldn’t reflect well for a recruiter to appear so unplanned, so I spoke as if I had thought of this beforehand.

“I think it would be great to have you assist me while I work with the trainees. After all, I’m the one who sees the various sides of our trainees up close.”

“Just the two of us, you and me?”

“Yes, I think that’s how it’ll go.”

“…”

At my words, Park Miso started rolling her eyes, blushing as she pondered.

Seeing her reaction made me wonder if there was something wrong with my words.

As I reflected on my words, I realized she might have felt quite uncomfortable.

Thinking it over, I thought it would be fine to work alongside her, considering she’s comfortable with me, but from her perspective, it must be very awkward.

I would probably be perceived as a male supervisor she’s known for only a short while.

“Oh, I was being insensitive. If you’re uncomfortable, I can suggest another way—”

“No! No! Not at all! I’m not uncomfortable.”

I guess I was wrong.

“…It’s just that I was wondering if you’re okay with it. I always heard at Flower Entertainment that I’m not particularly adept at this. I’m worried I might show a less desirable side.”

Park Miso said to me with an anxious look that she couldn’t hide.

By now, she was probably in a phase of trying to get by with the staff at Flower Entertainment, so her self-esteem had likely taken a significant hit.

However, that would soon resolve itself once her true value shone through.

“That’s a foolish comment made by those at Flower Entertainment who fail to recognize your true worth. I would be honored to work with someone of your caliber, Ms. Park Miso.”

“Am I a talented person?”

“Yes, you are indeed talented. You are essential for TwoBear.”

“…”

“You are truly an incredible person. Even if you don’t feel that way right now, you will become that person. You will, without a doubt.”

“…”

“I want to stand at the top alongside someone like you, Ms. Park Miso. I hope you will consider this proposal positively.”

As I looked at Park Miso, my sincere words seemed to leave her staring blankly at me.

And when the silence began to feel a bit awkward, she finally spoke.

“I…”

“So, who are those two?”

I answered Kim Seon-ye’s question.

“This is Park Miso, who is learning my work as a trainee, and this is Cheon Aram, our road manager.”

“I’m Park Miso. Pleased to meet you.”

“I’m Cheon Aram. Nice to meet you!”

Kim Seon-ye looked at us with a sullen expression and said,

“Is your company picking people based on their looks?”

…It’s not based on looks, but rather on a different scent.

“I don’t specifically look at faces, but I do observe character a lot.”

“Enough. I’m not even interested in your company’s hiring standards. Team Leader Seon will be out shortly, right?”

“Haha, well…”

As I trailed off, Kim Seon-ye seemed offended and replied with irritation in her voice.

“The trainees downstairs are acting strangely; you should go check on that. Can we even trust the others?”

“Okay, I’ll go check it out right now.”

“Oh, and don’t bring those two in next time. It annoys me.”

…You’re the one who should come in and see for yourself.

As I left the editing room, Cheon Aram collapsed, sitting down, and said,

“Team Leader Seon, I’m sorry, but I need to go to the restroom and throw up. The smell of that Kim Seon-ye friend is quite strong.”

“Oh dear, please hurry.”

“Yeah, I’ll catch up in a bit!”

“…Just go home.”

…Is it absolutely necessary to act like that undercover boss?

Whether she heard my words or not, Cheon Aram, sweating coldly, waved cheerfully and left.

Seeing that, Park Miso remarked in admiration.

“…She seems very open-minded.”

“Sometimes I wonder if she’s too open, but yes, she is.”

In fact, Cheon Aram wasn’t the important matter at hand.

The fact that the trainees were acting strangely likely related to either Oh Yoori or Gyeoul, so I needed to confirm it as quickly as possible.

“Let’s leave the boss for now and go check on the trainees.”

“Okay, yes.”

We hurriedly made our way to the shared auditorium near the trainees’ dorm, where they had gathered.

There were loud sounds coming from the auditorium.

It seemed that the rumors of a commotion were indeed true.

Oh Yoori was waiting at the entrance of the auditorium.

“Oh Yoori, what’s going on?

“Is the commotion related to your recruitment attempt?”

Oh Yoori, usually calm, was flustered and hesitated before finally speaking.

She seemed perplexed, stumbling over her words as she spoke.

“…Um, I think you should see it for yourself first.”

Following her lead, I opened the door to the auditorium.

And there, I found trainees wearing red headbands.

…Huh? Red headbands?

In the center of the auditorium, where all eyes were focused, Han Gyeoul, wearing a red headband, was passionately shouting.

“Let the ruling class tremble before the revolution! All a trainee will lose in the revolution are their chains, and what they gain is the whole world. Workers of the world, unite!”

““Woooh!””

““Unity! Unity!””

“…”

What stood before me were not the cute and lively girl group trainees, but rather workers igniting the flames of revolution.

…I hadn’t expected them to do this well.