episode_0174

We couldn’t help but be taken aback by Python’s sudden greeting.

“Yes, thank you. We are also listening to .”

Still, thanks to our de facto leader, Yoo Seol, smiling brightly and stepping forward, we were able to answer without feeling awkward.

“Ah, I know it was lacking compared to Rookies…, but thank you so much for listening.”

“No, we learned a lot from Python’s songs. I look forward to the next sound source. Well, that’s it for now… .”

On the surface, it seemed like a warm greeting between two rookie girl groups that debuted at the same time, so the conversation could have ended here.

but….

“Are you going back right now?”

“… Yes? Oh, … yes.”

“Our Python and Rookies are like sister groups that debuted on the same day, right? We’ll be meeting each other a lot as we continue our activities, so how about we get to know each other for a little while?”

The leader of Python didn’t even bother to let us go, saying it was for the sake of promoting friendship.

When we were confused, it was our manager who stepped in.

The manager tried to refuse with a smile, as if he was not trying to provoke the other person.

“… Haha, sorry but we have another schedule.”

“There will be a music show recording starting at dawn tomorrow, but what’s the schedule for this evening? Oh, is it inconvenient for us… .”

“… … .”

As the leader of Python lowered his head with a sad expression, the manager looked at us, not knowing what to do.

The other members suddenly looked as if they couldn’t understand why the leader of Python was acting like that.

The members and managers of Python also tilted their heads and looked puzzled as if they didn’t know why their leader was acting like this.

Only I could now understand the antics of the Python leader.

‘To make time to talk to me… .’

… Honestly, I wanted to talk to that person too.

Even though I am just a scarecrow, I, the leader of the Rookies, spoke to the members in a persuasive tone.

“You’re people I’ll be seeing often as I work in the future. I think it’d be okay to just say hello like this… .”

“… … .”

No matter what happens, the Rookies members follow my words very well.

As I spoke, accepting the Python leader’s suggestion, they began to nod their heads one by one.

“I guess so.”

“Whatever Yerin wants… .”

In this way, a platform for friendship between Rookies and Python was opened.

**

It wasn’t anything special, just a friendly get-together.

All the managers do is exchange business cards and the members briefly introduce themselves and greet each other.

There were four members in total in Python.

I pretended to say hello and looked at their status windows in order.

and….

‘…and.’

As soon as I saw the first and second members of Python, I was briefly amazed.

‘What are the stats…?’

The stats of the two people were in a very decent hexagonal shape.

To be honest, the stats of our rookie members tend to be biased towards one side.

Except for the well-balanced Yoo Seol, Park Yoo-jung, and Seo Yu-jin….

Lee Hye-jeong has a singing ability that is sky-high, but her dancing is a bit weak.

Na Hanna and I had very high dance stats, but our singing skills were lacking.

However, the two Python members in front of me had stats that were consistently aligned, as if they had an obsession with symmetry.

If I had to put it into one word…, it would be like saying that it feels like a slightly inferior version of Yoo Seol?

Anyway, they were great people.

‘Next is… , huh?’

And then I opened the status window of the third member of Python’s leader and was momentarily surprised.

[Name: Hitomi Kanna]

First of all, this member was the only Japanese among both Rookies and Python.

‘Like a doll.’

The first thing that caught my eye was her cute appearance, like a well-made doll.

His stats were also better than the previous two members. Although his stats were slightly lower than Yoo Seol’s, they were still high enough to be considered comparable to him.

But that wasn’t what surprised me.

[Trait: Pervert – There are many different types of love in this world. Yours is just a type of love that normal people find a bit unpleasant.]

[Special Effect: Whoosh Whoosh – Your face turns red and your breathing becomes ragged when in front of someone you feel sexual interest in.]

… … .

What is this….

I think this is the first time I’ve seen a trait that looks more like trash than Seo Yu-jin’s arrogance.

It was at that moment that I almost looked a little embarrassed.

Swish-.

“… ?”

“Whew… , whoa… . Yes, Yerin is the best. Pa, I’m a fan.”

“… … .”

I looked ahead and saw Kanna blushing and asking to shake my hand.

“Yes, Yerin’s press conference video… Ah, no… , I’m watching the fancam video carefully. Meeting like this… , phew… , It’s nice.”

“… … .”

“… Yerin? You’re looking at me with disgust right now… . Is there a problem… ?”

“… Oh, no. Nice to meet you too.”

I answered, but I felt uneasy so I pretended not to see him and did not shake his hand.

“Heeeek… , my hand has finally been ignored… . Hidoi… .”

Kanna muttered something in a tearful voice, but I ignored that and turned my head away.

‘You’re finally checking it out.’

The last one left is… , the leader of the Pythons who is suspected of being a regressor.

At that moment, Python’s leader also finished greeting the other Rookies members and turned his gaze towards me.

I lock eyes with her….

“Hello. I’m Ha Ye-rin, the leader of Rookies.”

“Yes, I am Oara, the leader of Python.”

I checked her status window.

and….

[Unable to check the other party’s status window.]

“… … !”

…I had to face a notification I had never seen before.

I can’t check the other person’s status window… .

I’m so embarrassed.

But it seemed like I wasn’t the only one who felt confused.

“… … .”

The expression on Python Leader Oara’s face, who had been smiling brightly until now, hardened.

If my guess was correct…, it was clear that she had also tried to open my status window and failed.

ruler.

Now we know that we are special to each other.

So what should I do now?

Should we just go back… or should we take more time to find out each other’s true identities?

It seemed like Oara was more anxious.

“… Manager oppa.”

“Huh?”

“I have something to talk about with the Rookies leader here, can you spare some time?”

“… What?”

At Oara’s words, the Python Manager scratched his head in confusion…

“Ah… , I don’t have much time. I have to make it short.”

I couldn’t go against her words because the initiative was already on Oara’s side.

After receiving permission from the manager, Oara nodded and spoke to me.

“Yerin, would you like to talk to me alone for a moment?”

“… … .”

So I thought about it for a moment and then asked my manager.

“Brother, can I go talk to Aranim for a moment?”

Our manager also looked flustered at the sudden situation, but he looked at his watch and said.

“… We have to go too, so we don’t have much time. Maybe 10 minutes?”

“Okay, then I’ll be back in a bit.”

There were empty waiting rooms everywhere because there were already many idols who had left the broadcasting station.

“Shall we talk over there?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

There happened to be an empty waiting room in front of us, so Ara and I walked over there to talk.

chin.

At that moment, Yoo Seol grabbed my arm as I was trying to follow Aura and asked with a worried expression.

“… Yerin. Are you acquainted with the leader of Python?”

“… No, that’s not it.”

“Then what do you two suddenly have to say to each other?”

“That’s….”

Swish.

I paused for a moment, then let go of Yoo Seol’s hand that was holding my wrist and spoke.

“… Now we have to find out.”

And then I went into the waiting room.

**

I was finally able to have a conversation alone with Aura.

What on earth is this person’s true identity? Is it certain that this person can also see the status window?

Even though the two of them hadn’t said anything yet, I already felt nervous and on guard.

but….

“Yerin.”

Unlike me, Ara smiled brightly at me as soon as we were alone together.

And then, as if he was very happy… .

“Yerin, you’ve also regressed, right?”

“… … !”

… came into me without even blinking.

‘I didn’t know you would ask so openly…’

Unlike me, who was watching her warily, Oara had a harmless expression on her face, as if she was not going to harm me in any way.

‘… Yeah, maybe I’m being overly sensitive.’

So I took a moment to make up my mind….

“… Yes, that’s right.”

The facts were revealed.

Hot.

“… !”

Then, as if she was happy to see me, Ara grabbed my hand and started jumping around.

“Wow, wow! I had no idea there was someone like me!”

“Oh, yes. I thought I was the only one who came back… .”

“Then, can Yerin also see this status window?”

“… Yes, I can see it.”

Oara asked in a slightly calmer tone at the mention of being able to view the status window.

“… Then, by any chance, Yerin, can’t you see my status window?”

“Yes, I can’t see it. Since you said that, I guess Ara too… ?”

When I told her the truth about the fact that I couldn’t see Aura’s status window, Aura let out a sigh of relief and said,

“Yes, I can’t see Yerin’s status window either. That’s why I was so flustered earlier… . But I’m glad that Yerin can’t see my status window either.”

Fortunately…?

… Is there really anything to be thankful for?

While I was tilting my head for a moment, Oara whined and pointed to the sofa.

“Should we talk on the sofa instead of doing this?”

“Oh, yes.”

“We both don’t have much time, so let’s talk quickly. I… I want to hear Yerin’s story.”

“… My story?”

“Yes, how did you end up regressing…, and how did you live before regressing, and what’s in the status window, and so on.”

As she spoke, Oara looked at me with a very confused look in her eyes.