episode_0210

[Python is a great group, but I think our Rookies are a better group.]

[This time, Python and Rookies’ schedules overlap…. We will show you a better side of ourselves through friendly competition.]

The night when Rookies and Python’s music was released simultaneously.

“… What on earth is this rash?”

Python’s leader Oh Ara was laughing out loud while watching Hayerin’s showcase press conference video.

Thanks to that, people’s attention was focused on the competition between Rookies and Python, which had a positive effect… but Ha Ye-rin’s press conference this time was incredibly embarrassing.

And at the same time, I was anxious.

The Ha Ye-rin that Oh Ara saw had a cold and fierce appearance, but a gentle and gentle heart.

but….

‘I will protect the Rookies.’

Because in addition to its gentle side, it contained an indescribable strength.

Above all, this Rookies’ song was really good.

Of course, Python’s second album’s title song was also a very well-chosen song… .

This year’s rookies somehow feel like they’ve sharpened their knives.

‘…The sound source will be released soon.’

Of course, if we compare just the number of fans now, Rookies is far higher than Python.

The overall quality of the Rookies has improved, and because of Hayerin’s comments, the Rookies’ fans are burning with passion.

Objectively speaking, it seemed like Python was absolutely inferior to Rookies in terms of sound sources… .

‘I still want to win.’

Python and Oara also risked their lives in this activity.

Now that we have received a declaration of war from the Rookies…

I definitely want to win this music chart… Oh Ara hoped earnestly in her heart.

Ding.

“… … !”

And then the bell rings, signaling 12 o’clock sharp… .

“Ara-chan! Our song is out. Come out and check it out!”

“… Okay.”

At Kanna’s call, Oara went out to the living room where the other Python members were gathered.

“Ara, unnie. Come quickly.”

“Is our song getting a good response?”

It would take an hour before we knew if it had entered the charts, and for now we could only see a rough estimate of fans’ reactions.

Whether you look at the comments on the music video on YouTube or the posts on music communities, the response to Python’s new song was extremely good.

‘By any chance…? Even if it’s just one… .’

Accordingly, Aura’s expectations also grew.

Rookies’ “Meteor” is a digital single and “Love like dark” is the title track of their second regular album.

Since there is a difference in album sales, Python is bound to be ahead of Rookies on music show rankings.

But what if Python surpasses Rookies in this music chart ranking as well?

If they win on both the music charts and music shows and do well… they could sweep the awards at the end-of-year awards ceremony, beating out the rookies.

Of course, this is pushing the happiness circuit to its limit… but it is not completely impossible.

So, Oh Ara prayed inwardly and waited with the members until 1 AM when the first music chart rankings were released… .

Ding.

“It’s exactly 1 o’clock… !”

“… Let’s refresh.”

At exactly 1 o’clock, I refreshed the page with trembling hands.

Paat.

“… … !”

At first glance, the image of the Python album cover was visible on the Top 100 ranking.

First of all, it was a success in the charts.

Now the important thing was whether the chart ranking was higher than that of the Rookies.

And the result is…!

[95th Love like dark – Python] New!

[71st place Yoo Seong – Rookies] New!

“Ah… .”

… As expected, the rookies won.

The chart ranking is 95th vs. 71st.

The huge difference in firepower between the two groups was clearly revealed.

Of course, I thought I would be pushed by the Rookies… but in reality, the gap was bigger, so Oh Ara had no choice but to stick with it.

“Wow-! We made it to the charts! Amazing!”

Of course, other Python members were even more delighted that they had entered the charts.

For them, who are still rookie idols, to have entered the Top 100 chart in just one hour… it was a really big deal.

In the first place, only Oara seriously considered the Rookies as rivals.

For the other members, Rookies was nothing more than a natural disaster, debuting with Naaah’s overwhelming popularity.

“Wow… , Rookies entered the chart at number 71.”

“Wow… This is ridiculous.”

“Yerin’s song was really good.”

In response, other Python members were impressed by the Rookies’ overwhelming performance and even praised them.

There was no rush for them, as they were confident that one day their name would surpass that of the Rookies.

But Aura was different.

“… … .”

The Rookies of the Past Life never made it to #1 in the Top 100.

‘Congratulations! The contestant who placed 5th in the final individual vote of My Idol Academia is trainee Oh Ara!’

‘Wow!’

The Rookies from the previous life that Oh Ara was a part of were not popular at this time and were discussing disbandment.

‘Oh my… Thank you so much for giving me this glorious opportunity to debut as a rookie… From now on, I will dedicate my whole body to the rookies.’

Oh Ara loved her first group, Rookies.

at the same time….

‘… So, please keep that in mind.’

‘Team Leader…! What are you talking about…! Early disbandment…? We haven’t…!’

‘It’s already been decided from above.’

‘Team Leader, please…!’

‘Just give up. Come on, you have to find your own way to live.’

… I resented the Rookies.

The company that neglected and did not support the group…, the members that left the group because they could not fix their own problems….

The name Rookies, which gave Oara the stigma of being a loser and prevented her from even getting back on her feet… .

I hated it. I hated it so much.

So after being reborn, Naaah and Rookies didn’t even bother to look at him.

He steadily developed his skills since he was young, entered YW as a trainee, prepared meticulously, and debuted as a member of Python.

But as if to mock her, the rookies in this life behaved in a completely different way than in their previous lives.

In the previous life, the Rookies were unable to avoid early disbandment no matter what Oara did…

In this life, she is suppressing the Python she belongs to and is loved by the entire nation.

It’s almost like someone said this.

Because of you, the Rookies of my previous life were ruined.

‘…no.’

Maybe that’s why.

Oara didn’t want to admit that the rookies of this life were above Python’s name.

No, I couldn’t admit it.

‘I hate you…, I hate you so much….’

At that moment, Ohara felt a deep urge to erase the name Rookies from the charts.

It felt like I would do anything for it.

**

The performance of our rookies’ third promotional song, , was truly a ‘big hit’.

Its ranking on the Top 100 chart is a whopping 71st.

It rose to number 3 in just 24 hours and took number 1 the next day.

It is a performance equal to or greater than that of when Rookies’ popularity was at its peak.

This meant that our rookies’ popularity was at a new peak.

In particular, there were many compliments saying that my vocals had improved a lot in this album.

There were also many compliments for the other members, so we were able to start our activities happily in a warm atmosphere.

Is it because of this warm atmosphere?

Our rookies didn’t lose the top spot on the music charts even for a single moment during the first week… .

[Let’s find out the candidates for this week’s Music Bbung Bbung 1st place~]

[Meteor – Rookies]

In just one week, they even showed off their prowess by becoming a candidate for first place on a terrestrial music show based solely on digital music rankings, without any album sales.

Of course, it didn’t take first place, but the fact that it was nominated gave us a glimpse into how great ‘s music chart performance was.

“Ah~ What a pity!”

“Well, since it’s a digital single anyway, I didn’t expect it to win first place on music shows!”

Perhaps that’s why our Rookies members’ expressions were relaxed as they came down from the music show stage.

I also smiled and moved to the waiting room like the other members.

But at that time.

“… … Huh.”

As we were walking back to the waiting room, we ran into some Python members in the hallway.

“… Hello!”

“I’m listening to the new song!”

Although it was a bit awkward, we had already said hello last time… and we smiled at each other and bowed our heads in a superficial way.

Just one person.

“… … ?”

Only Oara was looking at me with meaningful eyes.

I tilted my head at her fierce gaze that seemed to be trying to kill me, then greeted her.

I thought I’d take this opportunity to apologize, since my comments at the last Rookies Showcase were somewhat rude.

but….

“How have you been? … I’m sorry for my slip of the tongue last time… .”

“… … .”

Sigh.

Oh Ara just passed me by like that.

“What!”

“Ara-chan!”

“I… , goodbye!”

As the leader, Oara, passed by, the other Python members also looked confused, then quickly lowered their heads and followed her.

Our Rookies members, including me, couldn’t help but feel a little flustered at the sight of Oh Ara looking angry.

“… Did we do something wrong?”

“Well, not really.”

“What rank is Python in now?”

“When I looked earlier, it was in 2nd place in the Top 100.”

“Wow, really? This is awesome.”

It’s only been a week, but being 2nd in the Top 100 is an outstanding achievement.

Then, the members moved to the waiting room, thinking that something bad might happen.

‘It can’t be because of me, right?’

I also watched the back of Aura as she left and then followed the members.

At that time, I had no idea what Aura was thinking.