Chapter 62
The chaotic guerrilla concert finally came to an end.
The crowd was so large that it took time to disperse.
Looking back, it was a really tough performance.
The rushed preparation time and the poor stage conditions.
Unlike the relatively small number of spectators, there was a huge crowd.
Even the tension-filled stage where there were many people who didn’t know us.
Still, there was no one among the trainees who was dissatisfied.
Rather, everyone was speechless because of their overwhelmed hearts.
It was hard to open my eyes under the strong stage lights, but I saw every slogan that the fans were holding.
Even among the numerous shouts, I clearly heard the voice calling my name.
Even though they looked small from afar, the affection in their expressions was clearly visible.
We had vaguely imagined the enormous number of votes.
Ah, we are getting much more attention than we thought.
But this was the first time it felt so real.
“…It was amazing.”
Yeon Juhong’s dazed voice.
“I’m still stunned….”
“Wow, I’ve never seen so many people in my life.”
“Are they all really our fans!?”
“Probably not. I think most of them just came by.”
“Ryu Bo-ra, no cold water.”
“It means to be aware of reality.”
“No cold water!”
With Yeon Juhong’s words, the trainees’ mouths started to open.
“Ah, it’s a shame. We only did three songs…. Couldn’t we have done about ten more?”
“That’s right. We could have done all the competition songs we’ve done so far…!”
“There won’t be another opportunity like this. The opportunity for all eleven of us to perform in front of so many people….”
At Kyunga’s words, everyone became solemn.
Yes.
The opportunity for all eleven of us to perform together is rare.
Especially in front of so many people… it would be hard.
That’s why there’s more regret.
Even if we don’t say it, we have feelings for each other.
Whether it’s hateful feelings or beautiful feelings.
Because we have to match our breaths to live or die, and we have to face each other all day long.
I know in my head that I have to beat her to make my debut.
But in my heart, I just think, can’t we all debut together?
“We can all debut.”
“!”
…Was my word that surprising?
The trainees’ eyes were focused on me.
“Five of us will debut here. The remaining six will debut elsewhere. Whether it’s a special stage or whatever… we can match again. All together.”
This was the most hopeful story realistically.
At least among the words I could say.
“That’s right. There’s no law that says we have to debut here! We could do better if we debut elsewhere!”
Among the stunned people, Yeon Juhong raised her hand and spoke.
“Right.”
Juseon also quietly agreed.
“Honestly, that’s true. We’re all talented people. We’ll do well wherever we go.”
“Right. If Colors drops us, we just have to show Colors what we’re made of!”
In fact, everyone must have been uneasy.
Only the final mission and the final ranking announcement were left.
This stage must have ignited such feelings.
Even after experiencing such cheers, it’s hard to give up on debut.
“So… let’s just focus on doing our best.”
“No regrets!”
Yeon Juhong said that and stretched out her hand.
Maybe she wants to fight together.
It’s embarrassing, so I’m just standing still,
“No regrets.”
Seo Baek-young put her hand on top of Yeon Juhong’s hand.
Then Kim Geum quickly put her hand on top of it.
When three hands gathered, everyone raised their hands.
Even Kim Ryeo-yu, who had been silent all along.
“…No regrets.”
Then how can I not raise it?
Yes.
Now is the time to enjoy the warmth for a moment.
Because it will soon be a battlefield.
I’ve been ignoring the messages that have been ringing like crazy since earlier.
I know. I’ll handle it. It’ll be okay if I handle it.
Can’t I just enjoy the peace for a moment?
[※Danger Alert※]
[Check out SNS! Keyword: #YeonjuHongScreentimeFeast]
[Check out SNS! Keyword: #YoonCheongHate]
[Check out SNS! Keyword: #KimRyeo-yuOutcast]
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Meanwhile, the community and SNS of the Menucal fans were very noisy.
The guerrilla concert was very successful.
However, the biggest reason was different.
As the fancams and previews gradually released, ‘someone’s’ fans started to have doubts.
It was Kim Ryeo-yu’s fans.
Why the hell is Ryeo-yu’s screentime like this lol
If I measure the screentime in seconds for solo parts
Yeon Juhong: 39 seconds
Yoon Cheong: 29 seconds
Kim Geum: 28 seconds
Ryu Bo-ra: 28 seconds
Kim Ryeo-yu: 18 seconds
└Is it possible that there’s a 21-second difference between the one with the most parts and the one with the least parts? From the beginning lol;;
└└If Yeon Juhong was the main vocal, I wouldn’t know what;
At this point, we should bring up the evidence of Yoon Cheong being the main instigator of the outcast.jpg
Yoon Cheong’s hate is science
What’s with Yeon Juhong’s screentime feast? Is it to increase her screentime by taking away Ryeo-yu’s screentime? lol
Chinese fan spoiler: ※When deciding on the song, Ryeo-yu wasn’t there※ Yoon Cheong decided on her own
└Huh, why did they decide on their own when there was no member? If this is true, their character is really bad, really bad.
└└Is this for real…? I used to like Yoon Cheongㅠ
└└└They decided on the song and parts on their ownㅠㅠㅠㅠ Ryeo-yu……
But why did they suddenly bring up Yoon Cheong when Yeon Juhong has so many partsㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
└They’ve been watching all along;ㅋㅋ They gave it to the scapegoat because it would be noticeable if they took it.
└└Isn’t it smoke from a chimney?
└└└Stop being ridiculous
They said they were looking at the character of Colors, but in fact, they were looking at the hate.
In fact, everyone except Seo Baek-young was hatedㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Honestly, Seo Baek-young has been known for her good character all along
Do Hee-young was the same, and even the senior idols testifiedㅋㅋㅋ
Seo Baek-young is probably not involved^^
?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Suddenly Seo?
Is it Baek-young?
Baek fans, be careful^^;
└Is this a real Baek fan? It’s just a troll, right?
└These days, kids are so fierce. They’re pushing out their fellow trainees just to debutㅋㅋㅋ
└Honestly, each stage is a really important situation, so shouldn’t they at least match the amount of parts…
└Even the song was decided on their own when Kim Ryeo-yu wasn’t thereㅋㅋㅋ Of course, we’ll have to watch the broadcast to know the details..
Physiognomy is science
(Yoon Cheong’s picture)
From the eyes going upㅋㅋㅋ It wasn’t normal, it was a bit like a three hundred eye, wasn’t it?
└Now that I think about it…ㅋㅋㅋ
└Fans were saying it was a mischievous high school girl, but in fact, it was not mischievous but ominous
└She really looks strongㅋㅋㅋ Wasn’t she expelled from her previous agency because of her character?
All communities were noisy with stories about Yoon Cheong, Yeon Juhong, and Kim Ryeo-yu.
Even people who were not interested in the Menucal were involved.
But the strange thing was that all the criticisms were aimed at Yoon Cheong.
Despite the fact that Yeon Juhong had a lot of parts, the perpetrator was suddenly Yoon Cheong.
That was thanks to Director Kim.
Director Kim, who was running Colors, knew very well how important ‘viral’ was to idols.
And she also knew how important ‘reverse viral’ was as much as viral.
This time, the method she used was reverse viral.
She often used a reverse viral company to target <Yoon Cheong>.
Netizens didn’t even think to doubt such a reverse viral.
Even if they had doubts, they ignored it lightly.
Because it was fun.
There’s nothing as fun as throwing stones at a villain.
A talented, pretty, and young girl.
Is there another game as fun as killing such a girl?
The trolls produced malicious posts like crazy.
And communities and SNS consumed those posts like crazy.
The only thing that was silent in the meantime was Yoon Cheong’s fans.
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But why is this the fault of the blue…? What’s the logic that even a large amount is Yoon-bl’s fault…? Even the interval jump doesn’t jump like this;
Did they decide on the part distribution when there was no Ryeo-rak-se…? Would the producers have watched that too?
Why wasn’t there any Ryeo-hyeom in the first place…? When deciding on the song, everyone else was there, why wasn’t she there?
Ah, I’m really disillusioned; They just want to kill a person and make a fuss
But they couldn’t openly shield Yoon Cheong.
Of course, there were those who shielded her.
But most of them just waited and watched.
One of the biggest laws of the stone plate was, ‘Excessive shield brings bigger criticism’.
Rather than causing more backlash, the fans only protested silently to Mnet and Colors.
Because the malicious rumors about Yoon Cheong are getting too serious, please explain.
But Mnet and Colors were silent.
<We are currently checking the situation, so please wait a moment.>
That was all the message the fans received.
So, the outside world was heated up like crazy.
What was it like inside?
“Uh, sister….”
Yeon Juhong was hanging her head as if she had become a scapegoat.
Even though she didn’t do anything wrong.
“I’m sorry… It’s all because of me…. You’re the only one being swept away by strange rumors….”
Yeon Juhong sobbed and fiddled with her fingers.
“It’s okay. It’s not your fault. Did you ask Ryeo-yu? She asked to reduce her part. Ask her to talk about it in the interview?”
“I tried….”
Yeon Juhong couldn’t even lift her head.
“If you… reveal it now… people will all curse at me….”
Yeon Juhong closed her eyes tightly.
As the situation worsened in an instant, Yeon Juhong tried to reveal everything as it was.
And she also told Kim Ryeo-yu that she should reveal it together.
But the words that came back-
‘Why me?’
‘Huh? No, Cheong sister is unfairly-‘
‘So, it’s not even my fault… Why should I reveal the truth? If it backfires, will you take responsibility, Juhong?’
At those words, Yeon Juhong was speechless.
It was natural for Yeon Juhong, who didn’t know that all this was a collaboration between Director Kim and Kim Ryeo-yu.
She didn’t know that Kim Ryeo-yu made this public opinion.
Who would suspect that far?
‘But… If this goes on, Cheong sister will not only debut, but also…’
‘I’m sorry too, Juhong. I’m sorry for Cheong too. But… my future? What if I can’t debut?’
In the end, Yeon Juhong had to come back pitifully.
“I… I didn’t know Ryeo-yu sister’s suggestion was strange…. I should have refused….”
Yeon Juhong sobbed.
I patted Yeon Juhong’s shoulder.
“It’s okay, Juhong.”
“But… because of me… if you can’t debut….”
“I’m going to debut.”
“Huh?”
Yeon Juhong looked up at me with a bewildered face.
“Well, the debut depends on the fans’ hearts…. At least, I won’t be able to debut because of this.”
“Can… can… that happen?”
“Yeah.”
Because I also have something prepared.