~🎶~
Take back the love, take back the pain
We held too tight, now let it fade
All we had, it's in the past
But love like ours was ant to last
~🎶~
The song's chorus was lancholic yet powerful. It's the part of the song filled with deep emotions that should tug at the heart. The rise and fall of the tune were both delicate and intense, demanding skill and control from the singer.
It was the kind of song that could easily overwhelm soone who wasn't used to singing, and yet, Minjae's voice blended seamlessly into it.
Minjae might not be the best at singing, but he was decent. He can control his voice and sing with tune. His tone was also naturally smooth, carrying just the right amount of depth to express the emotions within the lyrics.
'Wait, why am I actually good at this?'
Minjae himself was in complete disbelief.
~🎶~
Call cold, call cruel
But I did this all for you
Don't erase what we've been through
A love so deep will still hold you
~🎶~
As they continued singing, Minjae's voice naturally grew stronger, getting carried away by the emotion of the song.
The villagers, who were once laughing, now listened in complete silence. Their eyes were fixated on Minjae in awe. Even the crew was stunned by the turn of events.
Minjae might not have realized it himself, but his voice had that rare quality of drawing people in.
However, just as he was settling into the song, Minjae noticed sothing odd.
Jihoon, Yura, and Seojin, who had been singing at a normal volu before, had suddenly went quiet. Not completely silent, but they were now singing in a lower tone than before that for a mont, he could only hear his voice.
Minjae's eyebrows twitched slightly, realizing what was happening.
'These traitors…'
~🎶~
This won't last, it'll fade away
But in my heart, you'll always stay
~🎶~
Minjae continued singing, pretending not to notice, but internally, he was cursing them on his mind. He wanted to stop, but they were already too deep into the song.
He had no choice but to keep going.
And so, with the three singing so low behind him, Minjae was forced to carry the rest of the performance.
~🎶~
I won't forget, I won't let go
But it's ti to walk alone
Until the very last goodbye
I loved you
~🎶~
As the final notes faded, a long silence filled the air.
"That was wonderful!"
"The young man has a beautiful voice!"
"I never expected that! He sounded like a real singer!"
"It was funny at first but who knew that it would be great at the end?"
"I'm amazed, young man!"
Minjae, who still processing what had just happened, looked at everyone with confusion.
"What the heck did just happened?"
Jihoon, who was stunned, turned to him while Yura and Seojin blinked before bursting into laughter.
"What do you an, what did just happened?! You're really asking us?!"
Jihoon placed his hands on his hips, still looking betrayed.
"Hyung, why did you not tell us you could sing when we're so nervous earlier?!"
"I didn't know!" Minjae shot back at them, still reeling from everything.
Even he was shocked by what he has done. This body of his could sing, and he didn't even know it?
"I agree!" Yura nodded. "Oppa, we literally embarrassed ourselves on the first verse, and then you co in and sing like a professional!"
"I swear I didn't know I could do that!" Minjae groaned, rubbing his temple.
Jihoon squinted his eyes at Minjae suspiciously.
"Hyung, be honest with us. Why are you so good at things? Are you a reincarnated idol?"
"…"
Minjae sighed, running a hand down his face.
"You're the last person who should be talking about reincarnation, Jihoon."
"Hyung! How could you say that?! I've always been a simple man with simple dreams!" Jihoon gasped dramatically, placing a hand over his chest.
"You literally just suggested we swing it with a song that we couldn't even sing properly."
"That was for entertainnt purposes!" Jihoon argued.
"Yeah, yeah, tell yourself that," Yura teased, still laughing.
anwhile, the villagers were still buzzing with excitent. The elderly woman who had given Minjae dried persimmons earlier clapped her hands together.
"Young man, you should have told us you could sing!" she said out loud. "You sang with so much heart! You should sing more!"
"Yes, yes! You should beco a singer too!"
"Ah… no, no. I'm also shocked by it." Minjae let out a helpless chuckle.
"But actors can sing too! Look at the idols these days, they're all acting in dramas!"
"See?! Even grandmother agrees! Hyung, I think the universe is telling you sothing!" Jihoon imdiately latched onto the conversation.
"Jihoon, I will end you."
"Save , Yura!" Jihoon dramatically cowered behind Yura. "Minjae-hyung is mad because I'm spitting facts!"
Yura laughed out loud but still smacked Jihoon lightly on the arm.
"You do have a point though, Jihoon. Oppa, you seriously sounded so good just now."
"Stop it guys. I really didn't expect that." Minjae sighed.
"You're telling you've never sung before?" Seojin asked, arms crossed. He eyed Minjae suspiciously.
Is Minjae even a normal person if he doesn't sing in the shower?
Minjae hesitated to answer. Technically, he had sung a little back when he was Juwon, but that was when he had no choice.
"I an, I've tried, but nothing like this," he admitted.
"Well, congratulations, hyung! You just unlocked a new talent today!" Jihoon smirked and nudged his shoulder.
"Yeah, yeah," Minjae sighed again, shaking his head.
At that mont, a familiar notification rang in his head.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, Host! You have successfully completed the mission: Give Back Before You Leave!]
[Rewards: 5,000 EXP in Improved Reputation]
[50,000/50,000 EXP has been accomplished.]
[Acting: Interdiate (3/3) -> Expert (1/3)]
[Congratulations, on reaching Expert in Host!]
[You have been rewarded a Bonus Reward.]
[Bonus Reward: Charisma Boost]
[Effect: The Charisma boose enhances the Host's charm and presence in social interactions, making him appear more confident, engaging, and charismatic.]
[You have unlocked a new talent]
Singing: Beginner (1/3)
Updated Status:
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Na: Nam Minjae
Age: 22
Acting: Expert (1/3) [4,000 EXP /50,000 EXP ]
Screenwriting: Beginner (1/3)
Directing: Beginner (1/3)
Singing: Beginner (1/3)
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'Really? A singing in my talent?' Minjae was dumbfounded. He sighed in silence. At least he completed the mission now.
Jihoon, who still grinning from ear to ear, turned back to the villagers. "Alright, everyone, since we clearly have a hidden gem in our group, why don't we let Minjae hyung do another one?!"
"Hey," Minjae warned Jihoon, glaring at him.
"Oh! Yes, yes! One more song!" The villagers imdiately cheering for more.
"Wait, wait, I was just joking—"
It was already too late.
The villagers had already started clapping and cheering for another performance.
Minjae groaned as Jihoon and Yura laughed at his misery.
"Jihoon..." Minjae muttered darkly.
"You better run."
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