There was a reason why I was nervous when it ca.
The most common case I had seen while collecting the big data of failures was this Heartbeat.
Heartbeat was an app that allowed subscribers to receive real-ti news from stars in a chat format.
From the subscribers point of view, it looked like they were chatting one-on-one with the stars, but to the stars, it looked like a group chat with many people.
It was usually called Ttut in short.
The ones who spewed crap with their mouths on Ttut were often exposed and circulated in the online world.
The criticisms were very diverse.
They talk too much.
They send too many short answers.
They post on Instagram every day but not on Ttut.
They dont post selfies but only greetings and leave.
Besides, they had to deal with all kinds of verbal mistakes and controversial remarks that led to the fights between the paid service leakers and the ones who said they deserved to be cursed.
Who the hell ca up with this painful service?
Considering that the monthly subscription fee was only $4, it must have been a service that raked in money for the service developers.
The idols had to show their talents, and the service company had to take the commission.
It was a service that required investnt costs and proven demand to launch.
We thought we could only join after our coback was successful.
But Jakon beca widely known for his healing variety show and attracted more fans. And it seed that they started to get love calls from here and there after this runner-up.
Anyway, its good to be recognized for our performance. Im happy, of course.
I had a headache thinking about how to warn these kidsno, these guysabout not making any mistakes in the future. However, it was a good thing to consider nonetheless
Oh, I really wanted to try Ttut.
As Yi-juns eyes sparkled, Kyunghwa laughed and ruffled his hair.
What dont you want to do?
I dont know, things I havent thought about yet?
Before we knew it, the conversation had drifted to another topic and the manager said goodbye as he prepared to leave.
Anyway, you guys must have worked hard yesterday, so take a break today.
Yes.
See you later~.
After the manager left, only five slightly recovered mbers remained.
ow!
Only ongi was energetic, running around under the table and attacking the mbers feet. As the silence beca oppressive, Kyunghwa spoke first.
Its a bit late to talk about this now. But did the company do anything about yesterday?
Now that I thought about it, they really didnt. Was I supposed to trust them and keep working like this? But at least Y Live was contracted and Toot was in negotiation, so it seed like they hadnt completely abandoned us.
I know. Its kind of disappointing in many ways.
Yi-jun pouted his lips.
I get nervous when Im involved with Floss, as if Im so kind of celebrity.
It was like that last ti too.
There was no room for complaints. I shrugged my shoulders and shook my head.
Anyway, today is a holiday, so lets relax.
Ugh, I should call my grandma for the first ti in a while.
They all got up and stretched their still sore bodies. Thats when I rembered who helped put Sungwon in the cast.
Thats right. I should thank Mrs. Ahn Jung-hee too.
I had lived as if I had no mother, so I was not used to greeting my parents.
Damn. When I said mother, I suddenly rembered what happened in my dream?
It was better to call Vice-Chairman Ahn, who was a complete stranger, my mother than to call the killer who killed mom.
Ill also call my moth mom.
I also got up from my seat and headed to my room. Kyunghwa gave a shoulder bump.
Whats going on? Is it filial piety ti?
Ah then I should call them later too.
Seon-woo fiddled with his phone and watched the door of the room we shared close. I raised my hand and gave him an OK sign, then closed the door and searched the phone book.
I had called several tis already, but the na and number still felt unfamiliar.
I took a short breath and pressed the call button.
Soon, I heard the sound of the phone connecting.
-Oh, son~. How have you been?
I exhaled the breath I had held in and answered.
Yes, thanks to your care, Ive been well.
-Its natural for family mbers to help each other. Why are you so formal like youre talking to a stranger?
No, really. Thanks to your help, everything went well.
I grumbled and reflexively lowered my hand, even though I couldnt see it.
-I saw it, you sing well~. And you have a handso face too? You said youre coming back in October, so theres not much ti left, right? Youll be busy when you start your activities, so show your face soti.
Thats right.
The coback Even if we dont hit the jackpot, well be on three or four music shows a week if we do moderately well. I would need ten bodies to keep up.
Floss or well, the global top-tier groups could choose which music shows to appear on.
We had to run whenever they called us, saying yes, thank you!
Yes, Ill arrange a schedule with the mbers soon.
-Okay, Ill contact the kitchen and have them prepare sothing delicious for you. Just let know whenever.
Oh that was a tempting remark to hear.
It was a well-known fact that Cheon Ise was a second-generation chaebol.
I had no mory of cosplaying as a poor youth, so it might be okay to film sothing like a content with a resort the.
He might not like it if I showed off too much that he had a lot of money at ho, but it would be fine if I did it as a sponsorship.
Yes, thank you. Is there anything bothering you?
Of course, it was a question of courtesy. There was nothing Cheon Ise could do for Vice-Chairman Ahn if he had any problems.
-Well then. Dont worry too much, youre doing well. Lets see each other soon.
Yes, Ill contact you again when I coordinate the ti with the mbers.
-Okay. Take care until then. You didnt call because you had sothing to ask, did you?
No, I called you to thank you and ask how you were doing.
After exchanging greetings efficiently, the phone call ended and I felt awkward.
What do normal sons say to their mothers?
I really dont know. I finished the call in less than ten minutes and opened the door. Yi-jun was still on the phone for a long ti.
It looks like hes doing a filibuster over there.
I wondered what he had so much to say that he didnt seem to end the call.
Ill also call my parents!
Seon-woo saw coming out of the living room and went into the room with his phone, as if taking turns.
As I watched the two of them on the phone, I felt that I was the shortest among the three.
What the hell Why do they have so much to say? I was curious about the content, but not enough to eavesdrop.
Seong-won, arent you going to call them?
I could tell that Kyunghwa was also waiting for Yi-jun to leave so he could call his parents.
Instead of answering, Seong-won stared blankly at Ae-ong. I was annoyed that he seed to ignore Kyunghwa, so I interjected.
Hey, Kyunghwa asked you a question.
You should answer when soone asks you. Then Seong-won rolled his eyes and avoided my gaze.
Im not doing it.
He was such a jerk, not only to strangers but also to his family. I shrugged it off and got up to head to the fridge.
I wanted to drink the sugar-free juice I always drank, so I opened the fridge door.
Who was the last person to drink this?
The juice was completely empty.
High chance it was Oh Yi-jun.
Kyunghwa answered calmly.
He should have ordered it in advance with overnight delivery if he knew it was running out.
The paynt card was already registered with mine anyway, so what was the hassle?
I was slightly irritated that I couldnt drink what I wanted.
Do you want to go to the convenience store?
Kyunghwa suddenly suggested it to .
Go together?
Up to you? I have a gift card I need to exchange.
Who did you get the gift card from?
A school friend.
I glared at him, hoping to catch a glimpse of a scandal. Kyunghwa stuck out his tongue.
Dont worry, its not a girl.
Yeah. As long as its not a girl, its fine. Of course, its not fine if he ets a guy, but at least they have so rules and dont spread gossip.
Just send a screenshot and Ill exchange it for you on my way.
It would be more trouble if we went together and caught peoples attention.
Okay, okay. Ill send it to you on chat.
Soon I got a ssage from Kyunghwa and checked it. It was a famous imported brand of ice cream.
Who would buy this expensive stuff at a convenience store? It must have been his young friends. They probably sent it to him as a consolation for all the hard things he had been going through lately.
Ill be back soon.
I put on a mask and a cap and left the dorm. The cool autumn breeze brushed against my skin.
Sumr is really over now.
It was natural since Chuseok had passed, but it was chilly enough to wear long sleeves. I wondered if I should sort out my clothes.
If I put away my sumr clothes now, I might die of heat. I could do it next week or the week after.
I shook my head as I thought of the dazzling fashion collection of Cheon Ise.
Maybe it would be easier to buy new ones.
My sumr clothes were already like that, so I doubted my fall and winter clothes would be any better.
With a light heart, I went to the nearby convenience store and bought two large bottles of juice and ice cream.
I carried the heavy bag full of stuff and looked up at the dorm window on my way back.
Whose room is that?
As soon as I thought that, a familiar voice ca out very softly.
I sent you the money, so check it. Dont spend it on so weird place this ti. Pay your rent first. Please, dont make get a call from the hospital again. Im not refusing to send you money, but why are you doing this to yourself?
Huh? The owner of this voice was surely
Please. Seriously Im not asking for much, am I? Where did you spend the money you got from renting the place? Werent you banned from there? Is it horse racing again? Stop embarrassing yourself everywhere. Please.
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