[Episode 062 will kill you if you don't debut]

Only the announcement of first and second place remains.

I wasn't worried that "Park Moon-dae" might be eliminated at this rate.

"There are no candidates."'

Among the remaining people, there was no face that could rank first or second.

Oh, anyone who finished third at the last ranking announcement plunged public sentiment due to a witness story with his girlfriend.

I'm sorry to hear that... Isn't it a disaster that I brought myself to meet my girlfriend whenever I took a break from filming while participating in an idol audition?

"Let me announce two candidates for the 1st place!"

The MC shouted some hints into the loud microphone. My voice was a little hoarse due to the long progress.

And after spending some time like the previous rankings, the candidate was announced.

"Cha Yujin!"

Cha Yu-jin came forward smiling. People cheered as if it was natural underneath.

"And the other candidates are......."

Let's get ready to go out.

"Park Moon University participant!"

Also

I came forward with formal congratulations from some unfamiliar participants.

"Hey, congratulations.

Gold 2 seemed to have been sincere, but I could see that he was gradually realizing his elimination and was acting brave.

I just patted my back a few times and went up to the podium.

Cha Yu-jin, who was already up, reached out her hand.

"Let's shake hands!"

You looked very excited. I hope you can drive this momentum to the top.

I didn't say much and gently accepted the handshake. The atmosphere of the concert hall temporarily became friendly.

"Is this going to make your debut?"

I looked into if there was any change in the status window, but the only "successful stage" pop-up that appeared earlier.

"What do you think when you see the candidates for the 1st place"?

Cha Yu-jin immediately picked up the microphone.

"So cool!"

"Haha! That's a very clear answer".∼"

The MC laughed haha and asked a fishing question to create tension.

"Do you think you'll win first place today?""

"I don't know. But I like first place!"

Cha Yu-jin picked up her thumb.

Playing in the final did not mean that there were people who felt antipathy, but it was enough relaxation to make the viewers feel better.

"Okay~ Now, let's hear from Park Moon University participant." What do you think? If you look at the other person?

I held up the microphone.

"He's such a good friend..." "I can't believe I was mentioned with that friend."

"That was a humble remark".~However, 1st place is... "Do you think there's a possibility?"

I knew you'd ask me this question somehow.

As I thought about it, I took a break from answering one tempo. And he replied with a slight shake of his head.

"... I think it's going to be hard.... Well, actually, second place is also very high than my goal, so I'm just thankful."

I don't know why, but when I answered, "I think it's going to be hard," a small laugh broke out among the audience below the stage.

"Did it sound too sincere?"'

"Oh, I'm not sad to be in 2nd place". Wouldn't you be really sad?"

"Yes. Of course, if possible, it's a very grateful event."

"Oh, okay." Everyone, that was the mindset of Park Moon University participant."

"The tough guy."

The MC barely stopped asking questions and took a break again.

"Re-listed! Idol Co., Ltd." has been broadcast again and again, including the popularity, ratings, reactions from all walks of life, and the best (self-proclaimed) treatment they will receive when they debut.

And after a long time, right before the presentation.

"The long-awaited 1st place is..."... will be revealed after the commercial!

'I knew this would happen.'

Originally, the candidates were nervous and collapsed, and they had to show such a dramatic reaction, but the candidates were me and Cha Yoo-jin, so they just applauded and laughed.

Instead, a moan of resentment and several swear words popped out from the stage.

"I think you just cursed at me."'

I was almost sure that I heard a swear word that popped out from behind the slogan "Moon Puppy."

"Hey! Debut! Let's do a lot of fun things together!"

"It's nice."

Cha Yu-jin talked to her as soon as the mid-term advertisement was displayed. Totally excited, someone would have thought that he had already debuted and entered the accommodation.

"Are you really not interested in winning first place?"'

Hagiya is still roughly living by saying, "What a benefit!" for the No. 1 benefit.

If there was no desire for fame, there was nothing strange even if it was in the same state as "I don't know~ I debuted~"

But from the standpoint of knowing what the first-place benefit is, I'm nervous.

As I said before, the benefit was actually a penalty.

In fact, Cha Yu-jin was originally No. 1 and No. 1 in the previous ranking announcement, so I know that they are more likely to win.

But don't people have a hunch?

Looking at the Internet reaction I saw yesterday, I can't get rid of the anxiety that "Park Moon-dae" will win first place.

'... I don't know. "Then I'll get cursed at."

I gave up thinking. It's okay if you suddenly avoided death.

After accepting a few words from Cha Yu-jin, the live broadcast resumed.

" Ahead of the announcement of #1!""Idol Corporation!"

The MC repeated what he said earlier again. I'm almost memorizing it.

"Slowly tell us."

To be honest, why are you taking so much time on a board that's already on both sides?

"I think everyone changed channels."'

Fortunately, the MC finally said his name.

The long-awaited 1st place is....

"...Park Moon-dae!"

It wasn't the name I expected.

This is what happened.'

I'm just saying that I won first place.

I lowered my head to hide my face just in case it was obvious, and realized an unexpected fact. I felt... good.

Regardless of the penalty for first place, adrenaline came up to the top of my head strangely because I won.

The taste of achievement was thrilling.

I almost laughed out loud.

"This is stronger than when I got into college."

Thanks to this, I was able to talk about my feelings right away without hiding my face.

"Congratulations!"

Cha Yu-jin hugged with great loyalty.

"It's American style."

I gave him a short hug and held the microphone.

Looking at the concert hall at the same angle as the MC, some of the production crew were looking at it with an expression as if they were saying, "Don't you want to cry?"

"Yes, there isn't."

I just laughed.

Well, honestly, half of it was all thanks to luck and health... Anyway, isn't it my share?

"Park Moon University Contestant, how do you feel?" "Please tell us how you feel."

"Yes."

I took a moment and just said honestly.

Was it because I was drunk on adrenaline all of a sudden? I don't think much calculation went into my head and the horse came out of my spinal cord.

"Honestly, my goal is to debut." I really wanted to debut, I had to....... So I didn't even think about winning first place. I didn't expect it. I thought our debut was already full."

I caught my breath.

"But... It's so nice to do it."

Cheers and light laughter burst out here and there.

Honestly, I didn't know this would happen, and I couldn't hear myself well. The MC asked me again after receiving a signal from the production team that "take your time yet."

"Is there anyone you want to thank?"

I was going to tell you.

"Well, I can't think of anyone to mention in particular." I just want to thank the person who invested in Park Moon-dae."

A scream exploded under the stage, stopped for a while, and slowly continued to talk.

"I wish I could repay you for something...".... Well, whatever you've spent on me, I'll try to make that consumption the most efficient at the same price range. Thank you."

After finishing his speech, he bowed his head. A sniffle was heard between cheers and applause.

Even the slogan of "Moon Puppy" seemed to be too much for the person holding it to give it to his hand because he was sobbing, and the slogan was almost distorted, making it look similar to "Nooodannae."

"What is this saying?"

I was a little embarrassed, but I'm glad if you liked it.

It was a little heartbreaking to see people who were happy with me even though it was not their own business.

"It's not bad."'

If this happens, it's like a penalty for the first place, so it doesn't matter if you get it

When I sorted out my mind, the MC was conducting an interview with Cha Yu-jin, the next runner-up.

Cha Yu-jin smiled and made a speech to her mother in English and waved her hand hard at the audience.

I thought I knew why people took it because I was openly enjoying it. He is the type that doesn't consume stress or emotions for no reason.

"Thank you".

Cha Yu-jin finished her speech cheerfully. The production crew signed to join the debut group next to the podium.

As Cha Yu-jin left excitedly, the MC looked back at me.

A background sound that creates tension has begun.

"Now, it's time to choose."

Came

I stood upright and put my hands together.

The 1st place winner will get an amazing benefit! Let me show you. Participant Park Moon University!"

"Yes."

"What kind of benefits do you want?""

"I don't know."

I want to get about 100 million won.

"I don't know...". Early debut?

"Oh, it's important!"

The MC unfolded his hand.

"Now, show us the benefits!"

Then the opening effect appeared on the large electronic display in front and the electronic display next to it, and soon the article appeared.

[The prize money is 50 million won!]

"...!?"

Why is the prize money coming from there?

"Yes! Park Moon University participants will get 50 million won as the first prize!" You can receive it as soon as this live broadcast is over!"

This can't be.

Even in the midst of embarrassment, the head worked hard to draw the actual amount. 39 million won.

Of course... It's good to receive.

However, as expected, I never ate 30 million won like this.

"Or! There are other options!"

According to the MC's words, a new article appeared on the electronic display.

[Recruiting a new member]

"Park Moon-dae's participant is the authority of the first place, and one of the 14 participants who came up to the final ranking announcement can be nominated as a team member to debut together!"

"It's up."

This freaking option finally came up.

The crazy benefit of choosing one of the final losers and joining the debut group!

Penalty in the mask of benefits!

It became even more vicious.

"Did you want me to choose between the two?"!'

How can I choose the prize money in this situation?

If we choose the prize money here, we will turn the remaining 14 players into enemies, so of course, we have no choice but to choose a new recruitment option!

I already know what to curse about.

-50 million won is a lot of money, but it's not as big as other people's lives.

You're going to make a lot of money if you debut anyway. You really like money. I have a future to do it a few years later.

I didn't know you'd choose the prize money after watching them work hard together. I think my image is kind of ruined.

Perhaps no one could have chosen the prize money even if they were standing.

I'm sure the production crew knew that and did this.

It is like those who put negative voting as an official rule to torture the winner's spirit to put some dramas in the last episode of the program.

"This is making me angry."

Let's eat some prize money and curse.

"Park Moon University contestant?"

"Yes."

I barely answered late.

All kinds of shouts were rampant in the audience, enough to make them deaf.

The people standing under the stage also screamed with their own names, but my head didn't work.

"Did you make up your mind?""

"Yes."

There was nothing good about the long drag. I opened my mouth.

[Episode 063] [If you can't debut, you'll get sick]

"...I'll recruit a new team member."

"Oh! It's the choice of Park Moon University participant!"

At the MC's shout, the prize money item disappeared on the electronic display and The letters have been fully expanded.

The audience cheering and the judges hitting their palms and enjoying themselves flowed through other electronic displays.

I almost clenched my teeth.

"39 million won..."...'

It flew into the air.

Still, it was an inevitable choice in the long run.

One more participant meant that more fans liked the group. And this usually increases by multiplication, not addition. The amount of money you can make changes.

In the long run, it was an investment that could earn more than 5,000 won.

The problem was the following.

"Who will be the last member chosen by Park Moon University?"

It was reflected on the electronic display that the remaining participants were nervous again.

"The participant I chose is..."...."

It's a perfect time to be antagonized by the fans of the participants who have been eliminated.

So avoid it.

"This is the 7th place participant chosen by the shareholders."

"Ah!"

People's murmur grew. Most of them seemed to be convinced or relieved.

'... The production team is having fun, too.'

That's kind of annoying.

"Park Moon University's participants left the choice to the shareholders!"

The MC glanced at the prompter and led the process hard, and soon the seventh-place candidate appeared on the electronic display.

And the one who got stuck...

"Congratulations! Participant Lee Sejin!

I almost choked on it.

"How did the rice cake go bad?"'

Perhaps it was thanks to those who secretly voted for the last episode because of their high public awareness due to their child actor activities.

'... There's nothing I can do.'

It was already spilled water. I gave way to Lee Se-jin, who staggered up to the podium.

"...Thank you."

Lee Se-jin managed to squeeze out his feelings, then bowed his head after saying a few words. Fans were enough to cover that he was out of his mind because he couldn't expect it.

MC Lee Se-jin was guided to join the passing seat. Lee Se-jin muttered little by little as he passed by me.

"Thank you."

I just nodded my head. You must have wanted to be.

"I want to go in, too."'

I felt like my legs were about to cramp.

How long are you going to keep it standing?

However, the MC still continued the process with me standing next to him.

"There's only one left now!" The group name of the participants who will debut as "Re-listed! Idol Co., Ltd."

There was an obvious explanation that shareholders' opinions were collected through the Internet.

And a brilliant logo appeared on the electronic display.

The capital letter "T" and the triangle that did not contact the top are cleverly combined, and colorful glitter effects splashed from both sides and top and sat down with a small diamond mark.

- Your proven investment.

Your idol, your star.

-TEST + STAR

-

"The group name selected by the shareholders is..." It's TeSTAR!"

"......."

The name changed.

As far as I know, the name of the male idol who will debut with this program was 'STier' and Steer.

I thought it would be the same this time because it was on the website with an explanation on it.

Maybe it's because the member has changed quite a bit, including me, but a different name came out.

It seems that the name was decided by a short margin last time.

'... Wasn't Steer better?'

I didn't know that stars would have a group name that openly accounts for more than half of their names.

I was a bit puzzled... Well, as long as the group name is not very strange.

"The 7 members of TeSTAR will be awarded trophies with the group logo on them!"

And Young-rin came up and handed me the trophy. There was only one trophy depicting a graph soaring into the sky.

"You set it up to make me do this."'

I think it's over if you carry that and deliver it to the kids.

"Congratulations."

"Thank you."

After shaking hands lightly with Young-rin, I was handed the trophy on a cushion.

Young-rin smiled with calm eyes and looked at me.

"I hope you have good activities in the future.""

"Yes, thank you."

I murmured thank you one after another.

And as it was, he walked quickly toward the place where the successful candidates were standing.

Perhaps drunk on the atmosphere, the successful candidates had already jumped from their seats.

"Wow!"

"Will you give me a trophy?"

I handed over the trophy to the person in front of me without regret.

Then, this time, we all put our arms around the trophy and began to make a fuss.

"My shoulders hurt."

The surroundings were painful, with Cha Yu-jin and Keun Se-jin alternately beating them.

There was no place from shoulder to foot that didn't numb, but only the brain was alive thanks to adrenaline.

I heard the MC's voice a little far away.

"TeSTAR, congratulations on your debut!"

Firecrackers for stage effects exploded splendidly. I listened to people's cheers with trophies and successful candidates.

And that moment.

The status window pop-up came up.

[Successful debut!]

You made your debut through a famous audition program!

! Time limit: Satisfied! Status: "Debut or Death" removed!

: Check the truth 👈 Click!]

"Really?"

I turned on the status window. There was no abnormality in the condition. It is done.

No wonder it didn't feel real.

Is it because I don't know the purpose of the status window, so I'm struggling with the ominous prediction that the status abnormality may be extended by forcing it somehow?

'I didn't know it would disappear so neatly.'

I blankly turned off the status window. Then the lowest post came to my eyes in the remaining pop-up.

Where the reward should be written.

'... Wait a minute.

What is this?

[Truth check 👈 Click!]

Truth?

I clicked on the phrase reflexively.

"Is it a tattoo?"

At that moment, my vision was distorted.

And dark.

* * *

A skinny high school student was lying on a mattress with an old smartphone.

Whenever I moved my body, the mattress creaked.

The YouTube screen was playing on the broken liquid crystal of the smartphone. The image quality was not good because it barely connected to the public Wi-Fi.

However, the charm of the singer on the screen still attracted attention thanks to the skillful photograph of the camera holder.

"It was fun."

High school student Park Moon-dae looked at the video screen that was almost back.

The latest fancams posted on this account now ended with the "2X0412 Relordon Han River Water Festival" that I just saw.

This account, "Gun1234," was an account that mainly uploaded fan cams of singers and idols.

In particular, people with low recognition were mainly posted, and even that looked cool.

"It's like you're recognizing me."'

Somehow I felt good because they seemed to support people who didn't seem to see much.

"I hope you post it often."'