episode_0137

“Congratulations! The participant who placed 4th in the final individual vote was… , Haste Entertainment Na Hanna is a participant!”

“Waaagh-!!”

The audience cheered as Nahanna finished fourth and became the second member of the Rookies.

But among them… .

“Ahh… !”

There were Nahanna’s fans who voiced their disappointment like this.

That’s right… , This was because in the last vote, Na Hanna was ranked 3rd with a fairly large gap from 4th place Seo Yu-jin.

As a result, Na Hanna’s fans expected Na Hanna to break away from her lifelong 4th place and finally reach 3rd place and hope for a higher ranking in the finals, but they will inevitably be disappointed when she returns to her previous position.

In fact, I thought Nahanna was more likely to be in 3rd or somewhere in the rankings rather than 4th, so I was a little surprised when she ranked 4th.

‘It must be a pity…’ , Hannah must have been disappointed?’

At this, I looked at Nahanna’s face anxiously to see if she was greatly disappointed.

And I… .

“… Thank you for your support so far. Because of my fans, I was able to debut in Naaa. I will continue to work hard.”

He concluded his remarks concisely, looking as if he was satisfied with fourth place.

I smiled and clapped as I felt truly humbled.

The audience also seemed to like Na Hanna’s consistent character, forgetting any regrets and cheering her on.

“I love you Hannah-!!!”

“Let’s do better in Rookies-!!”

That’s how Rookies was filled with 18-year-olds Park Yoo-jung and Na Hanna… .

There are a total of four positions remaining: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th.

And the next announcement was in 3rd place.

“3rd place is… , this is Seo Yu-jin from SAV Entertainment!”

“Waaaa-!!”

The moment Nahanna ranked 4th, it was virtually assumed that 3rd place was also decided.

Accordingly, Seo Yu-jin’s fans, myself, and even Han Si-woo, who was presenting, were not very upset when Seo Yu-jin ranked 3rd and congratulated her.

however… .

dump.

“Eujin… ?”

Seo Yu-jin, who was actually involved, sat down in her seat when her name was called.

I, who was standing right next to her, was shocked and checked my body to find Seo Yu-jin in tears.

“Ugh… .”

And as I approached… .

Come on.

He hugged my neck and buried his face in my shoulder.

“Thank you… , thank you so much… , sister.”

“… … .”

“If it weren’t for you… , I wouldn’t have debuted. really… .”

surely… , I don’t remember seeing Seo Yu-jin in my past life.

Maybe Seo Yu-jin in her previous life failed to make a comeback after what happened at that time, so she may not have been able to debut.

but… .

“It’s not because of me, it’s because of you, Eugene.”

“Sister… .”

I never thought that Seo Yu-jin debuted because of me.

Since her days as An Ha-muin, Seo Yu-jin was more serious about being an idol than anyone else, had outstanding talent, and was fully prepared to become an idol.

As a result of the final vote, Seo Yu-jin proudly took 3rd place.

“Hurry out, the fans are waiting.”

“… Yes.”

At my words, Seo Yu-jin stood up and walked forward, receiving congratulations from the other participants.

Seo Yu-jin’s legs were shaking as she trudged along.

Looking at Seo Yu-jin like that, I suddenly remembered what she said to me on the day the final parking lot started.

‘yes? What does that mean? There’s no way I can’t debut.’

At that time, he was bragging with the nuance that he could debut unconditionally… Actually, I guess I was very anxious.

When I thought about that, I thought her shaking back was cute.

As soon as Seo Yu-jin lifted the microphone in front of her fans with shaky legs… .

“I… , … … .”

“Don’t cry-! Don’t cry-!”

“Sigh… .”

I burst into tears again.

Then, wiping out tears and snot, he gave a half-unintelligible speech.

“Huong… Wow, there are so many people I’m thankful for… , wow… Okay, first of all, uhm… , wow… , mom and dad… , And the manager… , and Yerin unni… , sigh… , ugh… .”

I felt like I heard my name, but no one was able to fully interpret Seo Yu-jin’s words.

Of course, even if that were the case… .

“And to the fans who supported me until the end… , really… , thank you very much… , Wow-!”

“Waaa-!!!”

It was not that her sincerity was not conveyed.

In response, the audience comforted her by shouting and clapping more passionately than ever.

Seo Yu-jin moved to the front of the stage with the support of the audience, and Park Yoo-jung and Na Hanna welcomed Seo Yu-jin.

In this way, 3 out of 6 rookies were decided.

gulp.

Thinking that the climax was about to start, I swallowed my saliva without realizing it.

The audience must have been nervous as well, so every single one of their serious expressions could be seen on stage.

But what I’m most nervous about at this moment is… .

“… … .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

Other participants were aiming for the last remaining 6th place spot.

To be honest, it is difficult for them to take 1st and 2nd place.

But if you’re in 6th place… .

‘It’s not strange no matter who it is.’

okay… , the difference in votes was so small that no one would think it was strange, and the competition was fierce.

Of course, I wanted Lee Hye-jeong to be chosen among them… , it was difficult to say that the possibility was very high.

“Now, the remaining rankings are 1st, 2nd, and 6th.”

“… … .”

“Then, this time, we will reveal the 6th place participant who will join as the last member of Rookies.”

Everyone’s attention was focused on the announcement of 6th place.

While looking at everyone’s gaze, Han Si-woo glanced sideways at the watch and production staff placed in a corner.

Since it is a live broadcast, punctuality seems to be important.

And Han Si-woo seemed to think that now was the right time to announce 6th place, so he paused and announced 6th place.

“The 6th place participant who will join Naaa as the last member is… !”

“… … !”

“Congratulations! Kidship Entertainment Lee Hye-jeong participant!”

“Waaaagh-!!”

When Lee Hye-jeong’s name was called, I clenched my fists without realizing it.

‘done… !’

And when I turned my head, Lee Hye-jeong was looking at her name on the electronic display board with a blank expression on her face as if she couldn’t believe it.

“Sister!”

“… … Huh?”

“Sister is in 6th place! You have to get out quickly!”

“My, I… .”

“You are the 6th member of Rookies! Quickly forward… .”

Grumble.

Soon, tears flowed from Hyejeong Lee’s face.

“I… , debut… .”

When Hyejeong Lee, the eldest sister in Naaah, bowed her head in tears, the participants around her came to comfort her.

Because Lee Hye-jeong was kind and compassionate, there were many participants who got along well with her within Naaa.

The other participants may also have regrets about failing to debut, but they approached Lee Hye-jeong with a sincere expression, perhaps because they had a greater desire to congratulate Lee Hye-jeong on her debut.

“Sister… , don’t cry.”

“It’s a good day, but you shouldn’t cry.”

“Congratulations on your debut.”

“Thank you… , Guys… , thank you… .”

Hyejeong Lee answered each of the participants one by one and finally… .

“Thank you… , Yerin… .”

“Congratulations very much.”

He came up to me, hugged me like Seo Yu-jin, and then walked forward.

I smiled slightly when I saw Lee Hye-jung’s back facing the fans.

She suffered various abuses such as being demoted to B grade and having her length edited… , succeeded in debuting at the last minute and overcame all hardships and adversities.

And with this… , my Jwahobeop and Woohobeop both became active in the same group as me.

**

After Lee Hye-jung’s debut impressions… .

“… … .”

“… … .”

Like the calm before the storm… , Silence fell in the audience where about 10,000 people were sitting.

Now all that was left was to find a winner.

And the result… , It is now in Han Si-woo’s hand.

At this moment, Han Si-woo started the proceedings with a serious expression and no laughter, as if he couldn’t joke around.

“… Now, it’s time to announce the winner.”

“… … .”

“First… , we will reveal the two winning candidates.”

It’s a moment to be nervous, but… , Now everyone here knew who the two winning candidates were.

“Participant Ha Ye-rin and Yu Seol! Please come forward!”

“Waaa-!!!”

Me and Yu Seol… , because they were the undisputed champions who had never been pushed out of second place ever since Naaah started.

“… … .”

As the fans cheered, I came to the front of the podium with a nervous look on my face.

Next to me, I saw Yoo Seol, who looked much more nervous than me.

“One of the two people here now will win the glorious title of My Idol Academia winner! First, let’s do a short interview with these two people! Contestant Haye-rin!”

“Yes… !”

I felt like I couldn’t make my voice come out due to the tension, so I deliberately answered loudly, and Han Si-woo looked at me as if I was cute and asked.

“Which of the two do you think is better and more suitable to be the winner!”

“… … !”

My head turned white at Han Si-woo’s surprise question.

To this, I answered straight from my heart.

“Honestly… , I think Seol is more suited to be the winner. but… , I really want to win.”

“Waaa-!”

“Aaaa-!!”

The fans cheered at my humble yet greedy answer.

Han Si-woo also smiled once at my answer and then moved on to Yu Seol.

“Yuseol participant!”

“… Yes.”

“Which of the two do you think will win?”

“… … .”

Who do you think will win between the two? , Yu Seol answered that simple yet difficult question as follows.

“Honestly, I think Yerin will win.”

“… … !”

Fans held their breath at her answer, which seemed to be beyond humility and lack of confidence.

But the next moment… .

“Still, I will definitely win.”

“Waaa-!!!”

“Yu Seol-!!!!!”

“Wow-!!!”

Yoo Seol’s fans cheered loudly at the nuanced answer that seemed to indicate that he never gave up.

As a result, the excitement that filled the competition hall became even hotter… , Han Si-woo continued with a spirited voice as if responding to that.

“I enjoyed listening to the answers from two people who showed their will! Then now! We will announce which of the two is the winner!”

“… … … !!”

The audience who had been cheering at Han Si-woo’s words fell silent.

Only Han Si-woo’s voice rang out in the quiet and quiet competition hall.

“My Idol Academia! The long-awaited winner, who took first place out of 100 trainees after a total of 5 contests… , right away!”

shake.

My heart feels like it will explode.

Championship? It’s okay for Yoo Seol to do it, not me.

but… .

‘… I definitely want to do it.’

okay… , I definitely want to do it.

Like everyone else, I held my breath and focused on the shape of Han Si-woo’s mouth.

Perhaps because it was the closest, I could clearly see the shape of his mouth.

Just like that, Han Si-woo’s mouth opens… , I felt as if time was passing slowly… .

“ㄱ… … !”

‘memory… ?’

I could see the shape of Han Si-woo’s mouth.

clearly… , it was ‘a’.

And the identity of that ‘ㄱ’ is… .

“See you after the ad-!!!!”

“Aaaagh-!!!!!”

It was God of Ads who sponsored Naah to be where she is today.

Soon, a 60-second advertisement appeared on the electronic signboard, like on TV.

[what? Bad… , or rather, Happy Ending Is Good’s first work, ‘Rest assured, I’m an ordinary bandit’, is about to celebrate its one-year anniversary? and! Let’s go driving again!]

I… , I looked at it with slightly vain eyes.

**

During the 60-second commercial, I asked Yoo Seol next to me.

“Do you really think I will win?”

“… … .”

When I asked Yoo Seol what her answer was to Han Si-woo’s question earlier, she immediately nodded and answered.

“… Yes, but I will definitely win.”

“… … .”

The reason she wants to win so determinedly is probably because of her mother’s hospital bills.

At this, I was silent for a moment and then spoke to her as if reciting.

“I definitely want to win. however… .”

“… … .”

“I don’t think I would feel bad even if the winner was my sister.”

Yu Seol paused for a moment at my words, then turned his head towards me and said.

“Me too.”

“… … .”

“I also have to win… , I definitely want to do it again. however… , I don’t think I would feel bad even if you were the winner.”

“… It’s the same as me.”

We were like that and looked into each other’s eyes… .

Come on.

Soon we held hands.

Meanwhile, the 60-second commercial ended and Han Si-woo picked up the microphone as if it was real this time.

“To the glorious Naaah winner… , you will be given a chance to sit on this throne installed here along with a prize of 100 million won.”

What Han Si-woo said and pointed to was the dazzling first place seat that we used during the ranking announcement ceremony.

In a short period of 60 seconds, the staff stacked the podiums and installed a high throne in the center of the stage that all the audience could look up to.

“Okay, now let’s actually announce the winner.”

At those words, the contest hall fell silent again.

Are you really kidding me again? That’s what I thought, but this time Han Si-woo’s face was serious without any trace of playfulness.

Everyone felt it when they saw it.

This time it’s real.

“The long-awaited My Idol Academia… ! The contestant who takes first place in the final individual vote is the winner of that honor… !”

At that moment, the past days at Naaa passed like a flash in my head.

There really was a lot going on.

In it, I saw many people’s tears, felt hurt… , I laughed a lot again.

And the result of that long journey… .

“Congratulations! This is Ha Ye-rin, a participant from Brothers Planning!”

my… , it was a championship.

“Waaa-!!!!!”

“… … .”

After hearing Han Si-woo’s presentation, the audience’s cheers pierced my ears, but I kept a blank expression because I couldn’t believe something.

What woke me up was Yu Seol.

“Congratulations on winning.”

“… Sister.”

Yu Seol seems to say what he said earlier is true… , He smiled brightly and congratulated me sincerely.

“… Thank you.”

I embraced that rumor.

Meanwhile, congratulations could be heard from the Rookies members whose debuts were confirmed and other NaaA participants.

“Congratulations-!”

“Yerin, congratulations!”

As I got out of Yoo Seol’s arms, hearing all the sounds of congratulations, Han Si-woo smiled and said to me.

“The winner, Yerin Ha, please ascend to the throne now!”

I nodded and climbed into the first place seat.

At the ranking announcement ceremony… , I have already climbed to first place many times… , Today, each step toward the first place was meaningful.

When I got to the first place, turned around, and faced the 10,000 spectators, my heart was filled with joy.

“Waaa-!!!”

“Kaaa-!!! no no3

“Ha Ye-rin-!!!!!!”

“Anyway, the winner is Haye-rin-!!!!”

“Congratulations Ha Yerin-!!!!!”

A lot of people see me.

A lot of people are cheering me on.

A lot of those people like me.

Those many people… , love.

“Participant Haye-rin! Please tell us how you feel about winning!”

Feeling like my head was going crazy from the excitement, I took the microphone and gave my thoughts on winning without even knowing what I was saying.

“There was a time when I thought, ‘If only I could win.’”

“At the time, I thought I would shed tears, but when I actually won, I was so happy that all I could do was smile.”

“I think it was a good thing I was reborn. I think today is the best day of my life.”

“This is all thanks to the fans who love me. Thank you, and… .”

“I love you too.”

There were some gibberish and incomprehensible expressions, but the fans were so emotional that they didn’t care about minor mistakes.

“Waaa-!!!”

“I love you-!!!! Haye-rin-!!!!!”

The fans shouted louder as if in response to my comments.

I waved to them one by one.

It was a beautiful night.