episode_0211

Our rookies’ rise really reached its peak in the second week.

Since this promotion song, , is also a digital single, there is no merit in appearing on music shows, so our rookies decided to only appear on music shows for the second week.

That day, I just went up to the music show first place award ceremony like any other day.

Paat.

[This week’s Music Bbung Bbung 1st place candidate is!]

[Meteor – Rookies]

It was no longer surprising that the Rookies were nominated for first place.

Because we have been consistently nominated for first place on every music show for the first week.

However, , like , was a digital single, so there were no album sales.

Since album sales account for a significant portion of music show rankings, the chances of a rookie with zero album sales taking first place were extremely slim.

So I looked at the remaining candidates for first place without any expectations.

One team is a 1.5th generation boy group from JJ.

And the remaining team… .

Paat.

[Love like dark – Python]

It was YW’s Python, which was in direct competition with us.

‘What is this…, Python is going to be number one.’

JJ The boy group has been out for a while so their firepower is weak.

However, Python is currently gaining popularity and selling a lot of albums, and is also in second place in music charts after our Rookies.

Swish.

I glanced over and saw that the Python members also had expressions full of anticipation, as if they had expected that they would win first place.

And the leader, Oh Ara… .

‘… Is something unpleasant happening?’

He had a cold, expressionless face.

There are so many cameras around that you would think you should control your facial expressions, but your expression is still bad, just like last week.

The moment I tilted my head at this… .

[Okay, then let’s check who is in first place~ One, two, three, boom boom boom~]

The MC announced the first place winner.

Charrr.

The numbers on the scoreboard go up along with the MC’s shout.

And soon after some time passed, the group that ended up taking first place was… .

[Meteor – Rookies]

[Congratulations! This week’s Music Bung Bung #1 is Rookies’ ‘Meteor’!]

…we were rookies.

“… … in?”

“… … Huh?”

Our sudden 1st place, of course, me and the other members… .

“ and… .”

“No, what digital single is that… .”

The other idols on stage also opened their eyes wide.

In the meantime, we were so shocked that we were frozen, and with the urgent gestures of the Music Bbung Bbung staff, we were barely able to move to the center of the stage.

I was the first one to receive the microphone to give my thoughts on winning first place, and I couldn’t easily continue speaking because I couldn’t believe the situation.

“Uh… , That’s… , I’m so sorry. I really never dreamed that we would get first place… .”

Number one without any album sales?

This means that in the remaining indicators, our rookies were overwhelmingly superior to other groups.

I couldn’t help but be dumbfounded because it was such a rare feat to win first place on a music show with a digital single.

It was the fans who woke me up.

“Waaa …

“Crazy-!!!!!”

“Ha Ye-rin-!!!!”

Just like our rookies, the fans who were stunned by the surprise music show win cheered and rejoiced as if it was their own story as soon as I received the mic.

When I saw the expressions of those fans and heard their voices, I finally came to my senses.

At this, I smiled slightly at the fans who always cheered for me and the Rookies and bowed my head.

“… It’s all thanks to our fans who support us that our rookies have been able to achieve such great results. I would like to say thank you to our fans.”

“Thank you-!!”

“Waaa-!”

As I bowed my head, the members behind me also expressed their thanks in unison and the encore performance began right away.

Since we never won first place on a music show even once…, it was my first encore stage in a very long time.

It was a completely unexpected… , sudden encore stage, but since we had been building up synergy for a while, we were able to proceed with the stage leisurely.

“Thank you-! Thank you so much!”

“Waaa-!”

Maybe it was because I was unexpectedly in first place, but I felt belatedly moved.

By the time the encore stage was over, I was smiling as brightly as when I won first place at Naaah.

**

“Thank you all for your hard work today.”

After finishing recording for the music show, we went to the waiting room and Director Jeong was there welcoming us.

Perhaps because of the news of our first place win on a music show, a broad smile spread across Director Jeong’s face.

“You’re really amazing for taking first place on a music show based on just the music charts! I’m so proud of you all.”

“No, what. Hehe.”

“I was lucky.”

When we spoke humbly, Director Jeong shook his head and said with a pleased expression.

“You’re lucky. This isn’t something that happens just by luck. It’s the result of all the hard work you’ve put in every night, even giving up sleep.”

Certainly… , perhaps because of the vocal training, the overall quality of this sound source has improved a lot.

I felt even more proud when Director Jeong, who is usually quite cool-headed, praised me as if he was truly proud.

“That’s all for today’s schedule. Now, you can go to your accommodations and rest. You worked really hard today!”

“Yes!”

“Ah! And today, we have prepared a special meal to commend the members for their hard work, so please look forward to dinner even though it is late!”

“Wow-!”

I was already very hungry because I had missed mealtime.

When Director Jeong announced that he had prepared a special meal, the members, including me, cheered and quickly began to change into our uniforms.

I first quietly showed my face to Cody and removed my makeup.

But then it happened.

“Sister.”

“Huh? Why Hannah?”

While I was removing my makeup, Na Hanna asked me with a suspicious tone while changing clothes.

“Are you having any trouble with the Python leader?”

“… Why?”

“No… , I just looked back while we were doing our encore stage… , and the Python leader was glaring at my sister.”

“… … .”

Every time our eyes met today, Oara’s expression when she looked at me was not good.

But were you watching me during the encore stage?

Oh Ara and I are both regressors and have the same goal of becoming the best idols.

The two of us are literally competitors.

Of course, they couldn’t have gotten along well.

but….

‘It’s certain that the gaze you gave me earlier wasn’t simply the gaze you gave me as a competitor… .’

Beyond competitors… should I say it is the eye that sees the opponent you hate?

‘Why are you doing this to me? Because I provoked you at the showcase?’

No… It doesn’t make sense that you hate me this much because of that.

It was clear that there was something more to it that I didn’t know the details of.

I thought for a moment about what it could be… .

“… I just don’t care.”

He soon shook his head.

“Just ignore it?”

“Yeah, I don’t want to waste my emotions on it.”

Even if it wasn’t necessarily Oh Ara, there were a lot of things to worry about while living the idol life.

I didn’t want to waste my energy having an emotional fight with her.

So I decided to only think positive thoughts instead of negative ones.

“I’m more curious about what Director Jeong said was the special dinner for tonight?”

“I’m curious about that too. What could it be?”

In the green diet of the Rookies, where you can’t find any oiliness, there are times when such delicious food comes out.

Of course, it wasn’t spicy food like chicken or pizza… .

“Roast chicken? Lobster? Raw fish?”

These high-quality, protein-rich foods have been around for a long time.

“I don’t know what it is, but it must be really delicious, right?”

“Of course.”

So Na Hanna and I continued to happily predict what the special meal would be while changing clothes side by side.

“Ah, I’m hungry. Let’s go eat quickly.”

“Yes.”

But I… .

I was never able to determine what the special meal was that evening.

**

“Okay, everyone got in the car?”

“Yes-!”

“Now let’s go. Everyone, fasten your seatbelts.”

At Manager Oppa’s words, we each finished preparing to leave from our seats.

And that was when my manager started the car and was about to drive off.

dripping.

“Um… … ?”

Because celebrity vans are so tinted, you can’t see inside from the outside, but you can see outside from the inside.

I looked outside at the sudden knocking sound… .

“… Manager, why are there men outside the car?”

“What?”

Two men who looked a bit rough… no, who reminded me of the Brothers Planning family were standing outside the car.

‘What? Are they fans?’

Fans aren’t allowed in here, but it doesn’t look like the men outside are from the broadcasting station.

There was only one thing we had to do at a time like this.

Just stay in the car.

“Guys, just a sec. I’ll go out.”

thud.

The manager closed the car door firmly and approached the men standing outside.

“What is it?”

“What’s going on?”

“Just a moment.”

I tilted my head, tried to stop the members who were huddled together, and pressed my ear to the car door to listen to the conversation outside.

I couldn’t hear everything, but I could hear the gist of the conversation.

“… Yes, … I don’t know if you know me or not… .”

“… It’s a shame.”

…Huh?

police?

As soon as I heard those words, the men took something out of their arms… and I could see my manager looking flustered.

“I think they’re police officers?”

“Police? Why the police?”

The manager talked nonsense for a while in front of the police officers, then picked up the phone and made a call to someone.

Director Jeong appeared in less than 5 minutes.

He shouted at the police officers with a slightly angry look on his face.

“… What the hell are you doing now! Now… without a fight… !”

“… The rule is to investigate if you receive a … . And … possession is also a crime.”

“… Do you have a chapter? … So forcefully… !”

“… If I get a report… I can do it without a chapter… I can do it. … If I don’t have it… I’ll go back to the room. These days… It’s been noisy because of the tow truck… problem. We also have to check… .”

Director Jeong continued to argue with the police for a few more minutes, then sighed… .

Knock knock.

“… Everyone.”

We opened our car door.

“… Director Jeong.”

We couldn’t help but feel tense at the sudden visit of the police and the slightly angry expression on Director Jeong’s face.

“… What’s going on?”

“No, it’s not a big deal. I think they’re having a huge misunderstanding. Please step out for a moment. They’ll take a quick look inside the car.”

“… Yes.”

We got out of the car, bewildered by Director Jeong’s words.

Meanwhile, two police officers entered the car and looked around the seats… .

“There’s nothing.”

He shrugged and quickly came out.

“Look at that! Didn’t I say I guarantee it!”

“… Yes, I’m sorry. But please consider our position as well. We also have to check the reports first. ”

The police officers bowed their heads to the angry Chief Jeong and the matter seemed to be concluded.

but….

“Sergeant. But just in case, shouldn’t we check your belongings as well?”

“Your belongings?”

“Yes, but just in case… .”

The other police officer thought for a moment after hearing the young officer’s words… .

“Excuse me, but let’s open the handbags you have one last time.”

Soon we pointed to the eco-bags and handbags we were each carrying.

Director Jeong nodded at us, perhaps thinking it didn’t matter since the car had already been robbed.

So we each opened our bags and showed them to the police.

There wasn’t much in my handbag.

Cellphone, basic cosmetics, hand mirror, etc.

Women need a lot of things when they go out, but they can’t carry them all, so they prefer small bags, and I was no different.

‘There’s nothing in my bag but my phone.’

So I opened my handbag without thinking… .

“… … Huh?”

I couldn’t help but flinch when I saw the contents.

It wasn’t just the cell phone… because there was one more thing.

“… Let’s take a look there.”

As I froze for a moment, looking inside my handbag, a police officer noticed and approached me.

He snatched my handbag and ran away… .

“… … ! Hwa, Inspector Hwang! Inspector!”

After seeing the contents, I quickly called my colleague.

Swish.

Then I reached into my bag and took out the problematic contents… .

“… found.”

“… What?”

When they saw what he took out, not only the members, but also the manager, Director Jeong, and the police became lost in thought.

That would be true… .

Because what I had in my bag were cigarettes.

That too… .

A terrible smelling cigarette with green grass and other languages printed on it.

“Ah… .”

As soon as I saw it, I was like, “Oh no!” and at the same time, I could tell that I had seen it before.