Chungryeo began to vaguely explain from the beginning.

"Um, where should I start..."

"I'm all ears."

I deliberately knelt down on my knees. It was because I had to appear as a rookie idol who was asking for advice from a highly respected sunbae.

Chungryeo smiled soullessly and told me to sit comfortably a few times, and only began to answer after it was confirmed that it was not easy to open the conversation.

"At the start, we met as a team at our agency, and we got close quickly because everyone had good personalities."

And he gave the standard answer about how everyone worked hard even when they debuted. It was obvious, but it was also a virtue that people expected from idols.

Hmm, I can't let him get away with it like this.

"Right now I feel a lot of attachment to TeStar members, and Chungryeo sunbae also got along well with the other sunbae in the same group from the beginning."

I took a sip of the little coffee left. This was the part to subdue him so I was looking forward to seeing how strong the taste was going to be.

"Those who weren't familiar with each other gathered together as a team and got along well without any fights. It's really amazing and great."

"..."

"Of course, I'm sure they are all good people, but I think Chungryeo sunbae has shown great capabilities as a leader. I really admire you."

I gave out reasonable flattery as a rookie. It didn't cross the line to the point that it sounded like I was dismissing the other members. However, it was enough to roughly convey to Chungryeo what it meant.

'You did your best to select only those that fit your standards to form the team. I also know it.'

...Indeed, Chungryeo was staring at me.

"Is that so."

"Yes."

"I'm embarrassed. I didn't do that much."

"No, you are amazing."

"Is that so? Thank you."

Well, you should have figured out the situation by now.

"It's my first time talking about this in a place like this, so I'm not sure if that helped."

"It was a great help. Thank you."

"...Don't mention it."

That was enough to tell who's a sorry one here. I concluded the conversation at that point.

"Well, should we make ourselves comfortable?"

"Yes. Thank you."

After that, the ordinary distress in a mountain cabin skit continued with continuous landslides and ruined back rooms, and even gruesome news from the radio found in the warehouse.

Well, I thought my own immersion was filmed well. I will have to watch the broadcast later.

So without much trouble, the filming was finished the next morning.

* * *

It began to rain as soon as the shooting was over. It was a rainy season.

"Thank you for your hard work∼"

I repeatedly bowed and greeted the people around me, and at the recommendation of the production crew, I took out my smartphone.

And I made a video call.

Toot toot toot- Clack!

Before long, a familiar face appeared on the screen. ...It was Keun Sejin.

'I called Ryu Chungwoo, so why are you appearing first?'

There were loud thuds and rushing sounds, and soon the screen was filled with the TeStar guys.

'It's worthwhile that they all came together after calling one person.'

The production crew had said that it would be nice if TeStar could appear in a few cuts as a side even though the filming of the story had already ended.

Originally, it was going to be put in the main shoot, but it was impossible due to timing so it's probably going to appear as a small post-credit scene.

"Yeah, I'm coming back now."

"..."

It was raining, and I had to listen to these very conscientious requests. I tried to ignore it, but thinking of the camera, I responded to Keun Sejin as gently as possible.

"You buy some. I'll eat when I'm back."

The one on the other side was also conscious of the camera so he laughed and passed it over. I had a few more trivial chats and then ended the video call.

I received a text message from the manager saying that his arrival was delayed a little due to the sudden heavy rain.

Ah, for your information, there was finally a new manager a few days ago, who was even younger than my original age.

"Moondae-ssi, aren't you going back?"

"Ah, sunbae-nim."

I bowed my head to Chungryeo, who was talking to me. I could feel some staff glancing sideways around me.

"The manager said he was going to be late, so I'm waiting."

"I guess it's because of the rain. Then you would be late for lunch. Why don't you come for a meal?"

"That's right, Moondae-ssi. Eat before you go back. We were supposed to have a company dinner but we couldn't organize it because of the rain."

The show writer who was passing by intervened and helped.

Since it seemed like Park Moondae had made a pretty good impression, they praised me for appearing well in the filming. Thanking for making the job easier.

"Then, I'll gratefully eat."

"Okay."

Chungryeo brought the car while I explained the situation to my manager who gladly gave permission. There was no schedule for the afternoon anyway.

'I'm going to go right to sleep after this.'

Chungryeo came back driving the car in the midst of my pleasant imagination.

'You deserve to have a car after 7 years of experience.'

"Get in."

"Thank you."

I got in the front seat right away. After I closed the door and fastened the seatbelt, the car started immediately.

Chungryeo didn't wait any longer.

"I don't like wasting time. Should we get straight to the point instead of needlessly measuring each other?"

"..."

"What year did you come from?"

"Sunbae-nim first."

"Haha."

Chungryeo laughed and immediately stopped.

...He seems a bit psychotic?

'Suddenly laughing and using informal speech?'

I should keep checking to make sure he doesn't forget to keep an eye on the front. I began to pay attention to both the conversation and the view.

In any case, this situation was no different than admitting it with your own mouth.

"I'm already past that time point now so it wouldn't be very useful. Well, I thought I'd like to hear some stories about the future."

"I don't have much to say either."

"What?"

"I was a civil servant examination student"

"..."

Chungryeo seemed speechless and didn't answer anything, and soon let out a sigh as if he had been suffocating.

And then he said in a slightly relaxed voice as if his tension level had lowered a little.

"How absurd. What kind of civil servant becomes an idol..."

"If not then it would be death."

"Oh, you already know that far."

'...?'

This felt kind of uncomfortable.

"Sunbae-nim, when did you first know?"

"I tried to send one guy away, but I failed, and died and went back."

"...Where did you try to send him?"

"To his home country. After all, this guy was going to run away as soon as he hit the 3 years mark and set up a workshop."

Chungryeo smiled while lightly tapping the steering wheel.

'I'd rather drive.'

The problem was that Park Moondae didn't have a driver's license. There would be no sighs of relief.

...Anyway, I definitely felt it during the conversation.

'This guy, he can't see the status window.'

Seeing that he only realized the 'deadly status abnormality' after he died, he didn't have a guide called the status window.

'That's why he didn't have three attributes.'

It literally meant heading to the ground.

He had an advantage over me which was that he was an idol in the first place and went back to his own body.

"When did you die? It seems like you died without debuting in the audition show."

If I lied here for nothing then all the words would start to be twisted. I'd be in trouble if this guy notices and starts mixing in lies.

Let's tell the truth.

"I haven't died yet."

"...Really? Then how did you know?"

"I just knew. If I don't complete the achievements within the deadline, I'll die."

"..."

Chungryeo looked forward without saying a word and muttered softly.

"I'm jealous."

"..."

I just rolled my eyes in the mirror and saw Chungryeo's eyes staring at me.

...Honestly, it was terrifying.

"It's perfect for you right now. It must be like living as the main character."

"...Even though I might die every time the deadline comes back?"

"...Ah, right. There is a difference in the point of view..."

Chungryeo suddenly spoke in a lighter tone.

"I think that's a kind of penalty."

"What?"

"If you fail at something you feel like you should do, you die. Honestly, don't you think it's worth it? You're back in the past."

"..."

I didn't have the slightest idea.

Wasn't he just crazy? I think he lost it trying to rationalize the situation as a defence mechanism.

However, Chungryeo unexpectedly gave a reason that made sense. The reason was very surprising.

"I calculated... It seems that the amount is given by adding the number of years you returned to one time returning."

"...!"

It meant that there was an end to the status abnormality.

'That's why that guy's was inactive.'

Assuming that this statement was true. Then since I went back three years...

'Four times. Two of them have already been completed.'

There was a glimmer of hope.

...Of course, it was another matter of how much I could trust this guy. But I was happy to have a guy I could dig up information from. Next, let's ask what has been bothering me.

"By the way, how did you know I came back in time?"

"...Oh, I just knew."

"..."

He copied me on purpose. Meaning I should spit it out first.

I clicked my tongue.

'Still, I can't talk about the status window right now.'

This guy is usually fine, but as expected, he must have lost it in this supernatural situation. Let's not touch upon it anymore today.

"Anyway, it was fun in many ways to meet my hoobae. It was a useful experience."

"Yes, sunbae-nim. Thank you."

"Contact me if you have any questions."

"Thank you."

Afterwards, we ate quietly at a suitable Korean restaurant and then I returned to the dorms.

'...Finally.'

I had stayed up all night fighting with my wits, and I was terribly tired.

When I opened the front door and went in, guys who had no schedule in the afternoon came out from all over the place, waving their hands and passing by.

"Moondae arrived~"

"How was the variety show?"

"Yo-you've worked hard!"

"...Oh, it was fine. Thank you."

Wow, it's good to see these guys.

People say you get attached to a face you see often, so it seems I have gotten more comfortable with them for being around them every day.

I grabbed Keun Sejin, who was brushing his teeth and asked him.

"Snacks?"

"Oho, did you believe that?"

Of course not.

However, I somehow got into the mood and asked once. Although, the results were as expected.

Surprisingly, however, Keun Sejin pointed to the refrigerator.

"Check and pick two things you want to eat~ I bought them at the convenience store."

"..."

My expectations... were off the mark.

I shrugged my shoulders.

"Thanks."

"Don't mention it. It's supposed to be three per person, but since you were on your own variety show it's deducted by one."

"..."

"Hahaha! It's a joke~ a joke! It's supposed to be two."

He's crossing the line these days

At that moment, the smartphone rang.

Zing.

"..."

Suddenly, I wondered what it would have been like if it had been just Keun Sejin's acts I had to deal with.

'First of all, it would be much better than this guy.'

After roughly replying, I left my snacks behind and went straight to bed as soon as I washed up.

"You're here."

"Yes. Is everything all right?"

"Yeah...Are you going to sleep?"

"Yes, I stayed up all night. Can I close the curtains?"

"Sure."

After a brief conversation with Lee Sejin, I closed the blackout curtain and started taking a nap. Since we were going to be monitoring this evening.

The airing of the reality show's travel episode was today.