episode_0138

After announcing my thoughts on winning and hearing people’s cheers and laughing, I was so shocked that I came to my senses.

‘What did I just say… !’

I just… , He said it was definitely a good thing he was reborn.

I didn’t just say that it was a good thing I was born, but that it was a good thing that I was born ‘again’.

These words were tantamount to confessing to myself that I had been reincarnated and living a second life.

but… .

“We love you too-!!!!!”

“Huhhh-!!! Congratulations on winning, Yerin-!!!!”

My fans didn’t seem to care about my slip of the tongue and just gave me a shout with an expression of emotion.

There were even fans who shed tears after hearing my victory speech.

Why on earth do you love me so much? .

I was so grateful.

‘Fortunately, no one seems to care much.’

In response, I repeatedly bowed my head and waved at the fans, and Han Si-woo, who was watching, smiled and continued the process.

“Now, let’s hear the thoughts of JJ Entertainment’s Yoo Seol, who took second place following contestant Ha Ye-rin.”

“Ah… .”

When Han Si-woo mentioned Yu Seol, I finally came to my senses.

As a winner, it is my right to enjoy the afterglow, but I felt that I enjoyed it too much and was not considerate of Yu Seol.

But Yoo Seol, who received the microphone from Han Si-woo… .

“First of all, I would like to say congratulations to Yerin for winning. Thanks to our fans, I think we were able to get a well-deserved 2nd place. Please look forward to our future activities with Rookies and finally, I would like to say thank you very much! Thank you!”

“Waaa-!!!”

He finished his speech neatly and substantively, with the nuance of not being offended at all.

And then… .

Sigh.

‘congratulations.’

He looked at me, smiled, and said congratulations with his mouth.

Only after hearing those words from a smiling Yoo Seol was I able to put my mind at ease.

‘thank you.’

That was the time when I said thank you with my mouth as if it were a rumor.

Han Si-woo received what looked like a large card from the production team… .

“We will hand over 100 million won in prize money to the winner, Ha Ye-rin!”

“Wowaaaa-!!!”

He gave me a card with [100 million won prize money] written on it.

It wasn’t real money yet, but when the large sum of 100 million was given to me, the participants around me stopped applauding and looked at me with envious eyes.

Han Si-woo smiled after seeing the participants’ gazes and asked me.

“Participant Haye-rin! How are you going to use the huge sum of 100 million won?”

“Ah… .”

At that time, I made eye contact with Yu Seol for a moment.

but… .

“… … .”

Sreuk-.

Yu Seol quickly avoided my eyes like a person running away.

I was looking at Yu Seol’s profile… , then spoke into the microphone.

“Not yet… , I do not know. This is my first time receiving such a large amount… , I think I need to think about it slowly.”

“Haha, yes, that’s right. If you are a Ha Ye-rin participant, you will be able to spend your prize money wisely! Then, contestant Haye-rin! Please come down from the first place seat and come forward!”

After asking how to spend the prize money, Han Si-woo urged me to come forward. And when they even sang Yu Seol, six of our Rookies members stood together in front of the podium.

“Sisters.”

“Welcome.”

Those who were confirmed as Rookies members in advance come out and welcome Yu Seol.

I smiled and looked back at them.

Yu Seol, Lee Hye-jeong, Seo Yu-jin, Na Hanna, Park Yu-jeong.

These are all people I like.

and… .

I will be working with the same team for another year… .

They are members of Rookies.

Is this God’s prank, or God’s consideration?

Everyone I wanted… , became my colleague.

I couldn’t help but laugh at this.

The other members didn’t stop laughing as if they couldn’t believe what was going on.

“The 6 girls here right now are the members of Rookies chosen by you!”

“Waaa-!!!”

“They are all pretty-!!!!”

“I love you-!!!!!!”

Fortunately, the audience also cheered loudly without complaint, probably because they thought the combination of the six members was good.

Han Si-woo continued the final proceedings, riding their cheers and shouts as if surfing.

“Please look forward to Rookies’ performance and success in the future! Lastly, we will finish by shouting the Naaah slogan! One, two, three!”

Following Han Si-woo’s signal, the audience also… , the participants also shouted slogans as if they were shouting evil words.

“Show me your dream-!!!!!”

“This has been my idol Academia so far!!! Thank you to everyone who watched-!!!”

“Waaagh-!!!”

“No-!!!!!!!”

“Don’t go-!!!!”

At Han Si-woo’s last comment, the audience screamed and shouted at him not to go… .

Faaat.

Soon the lights on the stage went out and Naa came to an end.

At that moment, the six of us Rookies were holding each other’s hands.

“We… , let’s do well for a year.”

“Yes… !”

“Of course.”

My Idol Academia ended with this.

but… .

This is how Rookies’ new story began.

**

“Yerin unnie! Congratulations on winning!”

“Yerin, thank you so much… .”

“Yerin, can you tell me your phone number? Are you going to contact me later?”

When all filming was over, other contestants flocked to the winner, Ye-rin Ha, on stage.

Yu Seol looked at that and came down from the stage first.

Of course, there were many people who spoke to Yu Seol… .

“Seol unni! Thank you for your hard work… !”

“I’m sorry. Because I’m very tired. Can we talk next time?”

“Ah… , yes.”

Yoo Seol laughed and pushed away all the people who approached him and went down the stage.

Because everyone was concentrated on the stage, the road to the backstage and waiting room was quiet.

And in that place where there was no one, Yu Seol took a step forward… .

dump.

… I just sat down.

‘It’s finally debut. It’s a good day. It’s a good day… , it’s clear… .’

Soon a tear fell from her eye.

There was only one reason she shed tears even after her debut.

‘Winning… , I should have done it… .’

It was because I didn’t win at Naaa.

To be precise… , she needed Naaa’s winning prize of 100 million won because of her mother’s hospital expenses… , I lost sight of this right in front of my eyes.

‘There’s still a long time left until the settlement is received…’ . I need money right away for my mom’s emergency surgery… , how… , how should… .’

Although he was said to be smart, Yoo Seol was only 21 years old.

As a newbie in society who has only been an adult for a little over a year, the burden she is currently carrying is… , It was so heavy.

But what is most difficult for Yu Seol at this moment is… .

‘Congratulations! This is Ha Ye-rin, a participant from Brothers Planning!’

The moment when Haye-rin’s victory was confirmed… , A small feeling of resentment toward Ha Ye-rin arose in Yu Seol’s heart.

If only it weren’t for you.

If it weren’t for you, I would have won.

If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been able to cover my mom’s hospital expenses.

‘ah… .’

Ha Ye-rin was beautiful on stage today.

The level was so outstanding that it would be an honor to have him as a colleague in the future.

Haye-rin… , won the championship fairly and squarely.

As soon as he realized his ugly nature of looking at Ha Ye-rin with envy… .

Yu Seol was ashamed of herself.

I couldn’t raise my head because I was embarrassed.

‘iced coffee… .’

In this way, she became small due to the heavy burden of reality and hatred toward her ugly self.

It was then.

“Yu theory?”

“… … !”

I raised my tearful head when I suddenly heard a voice calling her name… .

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Who… , right?”

A man with a gigantic stature and a grim face that could hardly be considered an ordinary person was looking down at her.

When Yoo Seol became wary of this, he waved his hand as if it was okay and took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to her.

In that… .

“I am this kind of person.”

[Brothers Capital CEO Kang Hyeong-man.]

“Brother… , Capital?”

… Just looking at it, there was an unusual company name written on it.

Brother Capital… .

Yoo Seol’s face hardened at the name of the company that seemed like it would never be shared, and Kang Hyeongman was taken aback and took out another business card and handed it to her.

“Oh, I’m sorry. That was my old business card. This is my current one.”

[Brother Planning CEO Kang Hyeong-man]

“If it’s Brother Planning… , Ah, really, Yerin’s company boss?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Now that I think about it, I remember seeing each other once in a while… . But what did Yerin’s boss do to me? .”

In response to Yoo Seol’s question, Kang Hyeongman continued speaking after confirming that there was no one around.

“This is a place I’m not supposed to enter, so I’ll talk quickly. I know your situation. You’re in no position to choose between cold and hot food, right?”

“… … How do you do that?”

“So, I am sorry for reporting this after unintentionally taking action. Please check with your phone later. Your mother’s hospital bills… , everything has been processed as of today.”

“… … Yes?”

What is that… .

As soon as Yoo Seol heard those words, she looked at Kang Hyeongman with eyes of disbelief.

It didn’t seem like Kang was the only one lying.

then… , This person really paid my mother’s hospital bills… ?

‘Then Mom can live too…’ !’

… … .

… for a moment.

Yu Seol was almost filled with joy for a moment, but soon calmed down.

There is absolutely no one in this world who acts only with good intentions.

Kang Hyeong-man, who is in front of me, must have some kind of intention.

‘Because this person is the president of an entertainment agency… , no way… .’

Yu Seol had one thing on his mind at that moment.

“… Since you lent me money for your mother’s hospital expenses, are you saying that you want to sign an exclusive contract with Brothers Entertainment when your contract with JJ Entertainment ends?”

“… … .”

When Kang Hyeong-man did not answer, Yoo Seol became convinced.

and… , I soon resigned myself.

One of the most important things for an idol is, of course, to choose their company well, both as a partner and as a follower.

She felt a little bitter about being deprived of that opportunity, but as Kang Hyeong-man said, she was in no position to choose between hot and cold food.

Using his mother’s hospital bills as a weakness, Brothers Entertainment could have given Yoo Seol an exclusive contract that was no different from a slave contract… .

‘What can I do… , no… .’

Yu Seol decided to accept this.

however… .

“… Yes, I actually wanted to bring you to Brother Planning in return for lending me money for the hospital expenses. But unfortunately, I am not the one who paid the hospital bills.”

“If not the boss, who… .”

“It’s Yerin.”

“… … Yes?”

“Yerin paid your mother’s hospital bills.”

“… … .”

Yu Seol was dazed at that moment and couldn’t even understand what he was hearing.