episode_0229

There was a sense of anxiety that if the status window disappeared, everything I had gained through the status window would disappear.

But what is this?

Ssuk-.

My body feels light.

The hands… and the legs that stretch out are more graceful and soft.

-I am your star

-A star that will remain forever even if it disappears before our eyes

The voice is refreshing.

Even without applying much force to the vocal cords, the vocal power extends out smoothly.

And above all… .

‘…pretty.’

…the world looks brighter.

What is going on?

The faces of the fans looking at me…, their gestures, voices and small smiles….

It sparkles like the Milky Way embroidered in the sky.

‘ah.’

Suddenly my heart feels full.

Was the world originally this beautiful?

As I watched this, my eyes began to fill with more and more ecstasy.

But it’s strange.

“Waaa …

Not only me… but the eyes of the fans watching our stage also begin to fill with ecstasy.

Shh.

Even the eyes of the members performing on stage with me begin to fill with something.

I could tell right away what this was.

‘Cheonma Shingong’s 1st skill, Cheonma Hwanak.’

But I haven’t used any skills yet?

Besides, can the current appearance be expressed with the word ‘enchantment’?

Me, the members and the fans….

Not being forcibly enchanted by skills….

We were truly enjoying each other’s company and communication.

In that joy, my footwork became more and more nimble.

Is it because of my mood?

Whioo-.

It feels like an indescribable, mysterious halo is surrounding me.

I could tell what this one was too.

‘Cheonma Skill 2nd Skill Cheonma Wolyeongbo.’

A fraudulent skill that could dominate the stage just by using it.

This time too, of course, I didn’t use any skills, but it came out automatically.

Only then did I realize.

Cheonma Hwanhok, Cheonma Wolyeongbo.

These are no longer my skills… they have become a part of me.

And this wasn’t just me.

Ssuk-, s …

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

All the hard work we’ve put in together and the deep connection we have with our fans have come together.

-We will remain forever in your heart

-We are eternal stars!

“Waaa-!”

“Gyaaa …

We are in a lunar halo that is almost like an illusion… .

More enjoyable than anyone else.

More beautiful than anyone else

He continued on stage.

‘I’m happy, I’m joyful.’

When I was concentrating on stage, there were times when I could communicate with the members without having to say anything to each other.

‘This is crazy.’

‘Our breathing was great today.’

‘You guys are so cool today.’

It’s the same now.

Even without making a sound… .

By matching each other’s movements and filling in the parts.

As our hearts connect, the members’ words reach me.

But that wasn’t the end of it today.

‘You’re the best, Rookies!’

‘I love you, Hayerin.’

‘Always fighting.’

‘Why are you so good at this?’

‘I love you forever.’

“… … !”

Not only the members, but also the hearts of the fans who support us are conveyed… .

I can hear them.

We can hear their voices… cheering us on and loving us.

That overflowing affection fills my body, heart, and soul.

And I… .

-Remember we are rookies

-A star that won’t disappear even if it disappears

He returns that overflowing affection back to his fans.

At this very moment, we are giving each other an overflowing amount of love… .

Happier than anyone else.

‘iced coffee….’

The term “best idol” is a very subjective expression.

Grades, records, performances, etc.

Each person has a different standard for what they consider to be the best.

But when I think about it, it’s like this.

I sincerely communicate with my fans.

Receiving an overflowing amount of love and then giving it back.

It leaves everyone with unforgettable memories engraved in their heads.

Spreading bright light into this world.

Isn’t that the best idol?

The one who made fans the happiest at this moment….

At this moment, me and the members are the happiest.

No matter what anyone says, isn’t he the best idol?

That was when.

Tiring.

Busus-.

The status window, which had been gradually distorted and disappearing, appeared before my eyes, flashing like the last spark of a flame.

[Quest Success: Become the Best Idol.]

[Compensation will be paid later.]

And the status window now seems to really be over… .

[Thank you for your hard work.]

Paat.

It just disappeared along with the last sentence.

‘Status window.’

No matter how much I called out to myself, the status window would no longer appear.

The status window that had been with me ever since I was born as Hayerin in this life has disappeared.

I feel regretful, as if I am sending off an old friend… .

“Waaa …

“Rookies-!!!!”

This stage has also ended.

“Ugh… , Ugh… .”

“… … .”

As the stage ended, the members, immersed in deep emotions amidst the cheers of the fans, were as if frozen and couldn’t move an inch.

If there’s one thing they all have in common, it’s that they all have satisfying smiles on their faces.

only….

“… Sister! Are you crying?”

“Yerin… !”

“Ah… .”

I was the only one shedding a small tear.

As the members approached me in confusion, I smiled with genuine happiness and said to them,

“We… , we will do our best until the last stage.”

“… … !”

The status window is gone, but the concert still remains.

and….

Hwaaa-.

The world was still beautiful and I was happy.

I wanted to finish the concert with all my might without ruining the mood I was in right now.

The members also smiled and nodded as if they immediately noticed my feelings.

“Yeah… !”

“Of course.”

Now, all that remains are the songs from Rookies’ second album and the title song .

We started the stage towards the end without resting.

**

I’m happy, I’m joyful.

That’s not the end.

My body feels light.

As if I was on stage in a dream.

The state of my and the members’ awakening in continued in the following stages.

Even though it was a stage for a song that was far from people’s attention… .

“Waaa-!”

“I love you-!!”

The fans responded with great enthusiasm, as if they were having fun just watching us.

And so the last stage of the songs from the 2nd album ended… .

“… … .”

“… … .”

… Now, all that was left was Rookies’ last promotional song and the title song of their second album, .

Ugh.

I felt something welling up in my chest… but I somehow held it back.

Because I can’t take away the enjoyment of the concert from the fans with useless tears.

This is also something that the members decided on in advance… .

♪♬♬-!

We started the show right away without even having a chance to talk about whether we might shed tears.

“Hoo… .”

We were able to hold on to the stage for a while because we performed it back to back… Fortunately, is not a passionate song, so we had a lot of time to catch our breath.

Bam.

“Yerin. Let’s all gather together and sing.”

“… Yes.”

Since it was also the last one, we skipped the dance and just gathered together as members… .

Hug.

I tried to hold hands and sing a song.

But in the end, maybe he couldn’t stand it anymore.

“… Sob.”

Our youngest member Seo Yu-jin, who was in charge of the introduction of , ended up shedding tears and was unable to sing her part.

♪♩♩-!

The accompaniment was already playing, and we didn’t know what to do, so we comforted Seo Yu-jin, who was crying sadly.

“Ugh… .”

“Eugene… .”

While everyone was confused, I was the first to come to my senses.

‘It was like this during the showcase too.’

I was thinking of rushing in like that and filling Seo Yu-jin’s empty part.

But there were others who came before me.

-Time to graduate

-Now is the time for us to part ways

“… … !”

It was the fans.

As soon as Seo Yu-jin shed tears, I froze at the sound of the fans who filled the concert hall cheering.

The same was true for other members, and eventually, when the members started missing their parts one after another, the fans replaced them.

-But this is not the end.

The pink color that symbolizes Rookies surges like waves along with the soft yet powerful voices of the fans.

-Just as there is a breakup, there is a reunion.

-Just as flowers bloom again when spring comes

“Sigh… .”

“Ugh… .”

Finally, at that overwhelming sight… .

Just like during the showcase, the members started to cry one by one.

… but I endured it.

‘Don’t cry… ever.’

What a happy moment this is… .

I didn’t want to hurt my current feelings by shedding tears for no reason.

I wanted to end the last concert happily, so I somehow held back my tears… .

-rookies in your mind

… sang along with the fans.

As I sang, the other members also started to join in, shedding tears one by one.

-What’s important is you

-What’s important is the heart

Is this an illusion?

It feels like the halo that enveloped me and the members earlier is now covering the entire concert hall.

What a beautiful harmony this is.

15,000 people.

A large group of people singing together with different pitches, singing styles, and even voices… .

To me, it’s the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard.

But everything has an end.

When the sun sets, night comes.

As winter comes, flowers fall.

-Eternal rookies

-If only you don’t forget

-Rookies who will remain in our hearts forever

The last song of the concert, , ended like that.

“Ah… .”

“… … .”

Even though the song is over, there are no cheers.

Everyone here… fans, staff, members, they are all immersed in afterglow.

And during that lull, the last VCR came out on the screen.

[Hello, my name is Hayerin, a participant from Brother Planning.]

An extended version of the VCR that was played at the showcase, containing the Rookies’ final journey in Naaah.

Now, the content of the VCR seems to really nail down the ending… .

“Ugh… .”

“Ugh… .”

Soon, cries erupted from the audience as well.

“Ughhh… !”

“Don’t go…!”

The VCR ended with such a solemn atmosphere… .

Our Rookies members each took the microphone to say their final words to the fans.

By the way, unlike the previous small talks, there was no script this time.

Just… I just had to tell the fans what I wanted to say.

“… Really… , sob… , so much… , I’m so grateful… . Sob… .”

Seo Yu-jin cried.

She was crying… and talking nonsense… .

He left a heartfelt message of gratitude to his fans.

“… I really met so many great people in Rookies.”

Park Yoo-jung started off calmly, but ended up shedding tears.

Park Yoo-jung, who took off her mask, lowered her head and barely finished her speech, looking like a child, not knowing what to do.

“Thank you so much for loving us… .”

Na Hanna was already covered in tears.

She was always sleepy with half-closed eyes… .

At the last moment, tears flowed like a faucet from his eyes that were wider than anyone else’s.

“I was so happy to meet such wonderful people.”

Surprisingly, Lee Hye-jeong didn’t shed many tears.

But her eyes, red as persimmons… , a few drops of her hot tears… .

She made sure to convey her heart to all her fans.

“Haa… , really… .”

dump.

Yu Seol sat down on the floor, curled up, and cried as if she was having difficulty controlling her body.

“Really… , huh… , I really didn’t know I would be in a position like this… . Sob… , thanks to the fans… , staff and members… .”

Even in Naaah…, even in Rookies, Yoo Seol, who was more rational and cool-headed than anyone else… cried like a little girl at the last moment.

And then it was my turn next.

Among the members, I was the only one who wasn’t shedding tears.

In fact, I also felt like my heart was pounding and I was about to cry… .

‘If possible, try not to cry.’

I was desperately holding on.

It wasn’t that difficult to hold back tears.

Because I originally couldn’t cry as much as I couldn’t laugh.

Originally, Ha Ye-rin’s body was like that.

Like someone who can’t express their emotions… I couldn’t laugh or cry.

Since I’m good at smiling these days…, I decided to smile at the last moment.

‘I laughed when I won in Naaa too.’

At that time, I gave my final comment with a smile filled with happiness.

It’s the same now.

Of course I’m sad that Rookies disbanded… but I’m also happy about that.

I’m happy that so many people look at me and love me.

So I decided to end it with a smile… .

I grabbed the mic.

But the moment I picked up the mic.

‘The name that will appear like a comet and turn the entertainment world upside down for a year. It’s Rookies!’

‘The winner is…, contestant Ha Ye-rin from Brother Planning!’

‘The name of the title song of Rookies’ long-awaited first album is .’

‘Rookies is a group that will fail soon anyway.’

‘I will protect the Rookies.’

‘…I want to stay in the Rookies.’

‘I love you Rookies.’

… … .

ah….

Bam.

iced coffee….

Thud, thud.

…I tried not to cry.

“Don’t cry-!”

“Ha Ye-rin-!!”

Hotter tears than ever before are pouring from my eyes.

People usually shed tears when they are sad.

I thought the other members were also shedding tears because they were sad that Rookies was disbanding.

Of course, I’m also sad that Rookies is disbanding.

But the reason I’m crying now isn’t because I’m sad.

“… … I really learned a lot from Rookies.”

…the fact that even when I’m so happy, tears come out.

… facts I would never have known if it weren’t for the Rookies.

This is how I found out.

“… … I met really great people and made great memories.”

Rookies wasn’t just a one-year project group to me.

It wasn’t just a simple line of resume.

Rookies… were a milestone and a light that taught me the beauty of the world.

“I want to say thank you and love to everyone here.”

How can one not love it?

The members next to me, the staff who support us from below, and the fans who fill this place.

Everyone here is lovely.

“I look forward to the day when we will be happily reunited again, someday in a different form.”

Phew.

I bowed my face to the floor with tears streaming down my face.

“You’ve been a rookie so far. Thank you.”

That’s how the Rookies’ concert ended.

**

The day after the first schedule of the Rookies Concert ended.

The second day of the concert dawned.

The members, including Hayerin, held the concert more cheerfully and brightly than the first day… .

Ha Ye-rin’s fan Yoo Chang-sun broke his military savings and somehow managed to get tickets to attend the second day of the concert.

As the concert neared its final moments, everyone’s faces were filled with joy instead of regret and sorrow.

And then the concert ended without any regrets.

The Rookies have announced their complete disbandment.