Chapter 147
Chapter 147
Translator: Penny
Chapter 147
Instructor: Ranger King, Private Yoon Eden!
As the scene showed me walking onto the podium to receive the Ranger Assistant Instructor's cap and commendation, the damn members finally released the blanket that had been tightly binding my upper body.
"Hey, this cap went through all this to get here," I said, twirling the Assistant Instructor's cap on my finger as I retrieved it from the shelf in front of the TV.
"And you just tossed it into the washing machine like that? Huh? Couldn't even hand-wash it properly?"
I glared down at Seo Yehyeon, who was still sprawled across my lap. He frowned and abruptly sat up.
"You're really holding onto this over one wash in the machine?"
"Next time, hand-wash it."
"I won't touch it again," Seo Yehyeon retorted sullenly.
"Now I understand why you looked so moved the moment you got back to the dorm. You really went through a lot."
Gyeon Hajun chuckled, recalling the time I had just returned from filming.
"Still, Hyung, last week's episode was amazing, and this week's was even better! At this rate, there might be a petition on the public broadcast's bulletin board demanding they make you a regular member!" Ryu Jaehee said with his usual cheekiness, making me laugh. I ruffled his hair.
"Don't say such terrible things, Jaehee. The next time I wear that military uniform will be when I'm thirty and actually get drafted."
With that, I raised a toast with the members to celebrate our successful completion of the military variety show.
Little did I know how many people were now hoping for my re-enlistment.
Dream♥Daydream @revedream
Eden, thank you for not forgetting us.
You were right about saying "I love you, Daydream" during the rappelling training.
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**Ode @onmd_223**
It's hilarious how people stopped calling Risa "BabyKitten" after her broadcast.
Of course! Anyone can see she's a "man."
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Dream Ilmong @777pp77
I was so tired of Homega droning on about his military service that I stopped watching Real Men after the first episode. But this time, I turned on the TV myself and watched it live—no regrets!
Reve's self-produced content strongly recommends the Marine Corps Camp.
Flower Deer @EH1217
No! Yehyeon will collapse!
Dream Ilmong @777pp77
Don't you want to see Bambi in a military uniform?
Flower Deer @EH1217
That's... tempting.
Sweet Sleep @honeydaydream
I want to see how this guy would fare at the very front lines of the Marine Corps' special forces.
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[HIT!] A new member has risen to become the next-generation Ace, earning the title of Ranger King! [412]
Anonymous 101: Isn't that the guy who met his friend as an Assistant Instructor at Ranger Training? ㅋㅋ
Anonymous 102: Seriously though, he's really good. He made it look so easy that I asked my boyfriend if he could do that too, and got a cold glare in return ㅠ Apparently, he's top-tier.
Anonymous 103: He's so handsome!
Anonymous 104: Watching him, you can tell he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth ㅋㅋㅋ From meeting his friend as an Assistant Instructor to being moved by fried chicken, revealing his true feelings before jumping and belatedly calling out to his fandom, boasting about his rapper's lung capacity only to immediately repent the moment he entered CBR Training ㅋㅋ
Anonymous 105: If he'd just gotten a clean haircut before going in, it would have been perfect... The wig was a bit distracting.
Anonymous 106: ☞ Anonymous 105 He probably couldn't cut it because of Reve's comeback preparations. They're coming back soon.
Anonymous 107: I thought he was a military-trained idol! I didn't realize he hadn't served yet.
Anonymous 108: ☞ Anonymous 107 I thought he was from Taereung, but apparently he was just on the school soccer team (not elite sports).
Anonymous 109: Isn't he the main character of the Filial Scoundrelism Diss Rap? I thought only Filial Scoundrelism could pull that off, but he's doing well in the military too. That's unexpected... Maybe it's because the Filial Scoundrelism Diss Rap gave him such a rebellious image.ㅋㅋㅋ
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00 News │ April 20, 20xx │ Entertainment News
Yoon Eden Leaves 'Real Men'... Nam Giyoung to Fill the Void
On April 17th, the production team of 'Real Men' announced that Yoon Eden would be leaving the show due to scheduling conflicts, and actress Nam Giyoung would be joining as a new member.
HOT! [Yoon Eden Leaves 'Real Men'... Nam Giyoung Fills the Void]
- Tsk, he was doing so well. Why is he leaving? When the other panelists were floundering, he pulled off clean successes, making the show actually worth watching.
└ YJR: Even Kim Seongyong, who used to be called the Ace, has been showing his age lately. I thought they were bringing in some fresh blood, but he's leaving right away.
└ He was tall and handsome too. We need guys like him to boost the ratings. Nam Giyoung...
- He was being hailed as the next-generation Ace and even won Ranger King. Leaving after just one Ranger Training session suggests either he was only meant to be a temporary replacement or his schedule really is too packed.
└The person involved must be the most disappointed. They had the perfect opportunity to ride this wave of popularity, and now they're leaving?
└Agreed. It might not even be their own decision.
-I was so impressed by how he always volunteered first and worked so hard. Even when asked to sing, he never hesitated and even nailed girl group songs perfectly. Guys like him always excel, even in the military, where they're praised as Aces.
-PD, what are you waiting for? Please make him a regular! Get rid of Moon Seokgyun, who's always falling behind, whining, and trying to cheat. I want to change the channel every time he appears.
-If he comes on Drop The Beat, I'll support Risa Regular out of loyalty.
└ㄴㄴ He's not a rapper, he's an idol rapper.
└ Can't idol rappers appear on Drop The Beat? That's just prejudice.
Dream♥Daydream @revedream
What do the Ilmong Girls do now? My blood relative has become a fan!
He's even demanding to be called an Ilmong Boy now, the brat.
When I refused and called him Ilmong Uncle instead, he threw another tantrum.
Ilmong Imong @1mong2mong
"Uncle fan"? Reve sounds like a girl group now...
Kind and Gentle @EEEEden
Eden, please release a solo track soon!
My oppa is desperately waiting for your solo song.
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Riyeong @ree000
OMG, I hate male fans so much!
Especially if they're 2E fans... My head is already spinning.
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Riyeong @ree000
What's Censure's problem? LOL Can't even handle a simple comment?
Being from the Underground with a touch of artistic pretension, if he gets male fans, he's practically guaranteed to become one of those "real music" and "true hip-hop" YJR-worshipping art snobs the armchair critics on online forums love to hate.
As if I haven't seen this K-pop fandom drama a million times before.
Dream♥Daydream @revedream
Wait, did Eden actually post something on social media saying he wants to make "real music" instead of "fucking idol songs"?
Why are you all attacking him for something that hasn't even happened yet? If he gets an art complex, then you can criticize him.
Congratulations! 250,000 fans reached!
Reward: Original Intent Score +10, Item Selection Ticket
The impact of my appearance on the public broadcast show Come to My Universe was undeniable.
Thanks to Kim Woochan's advice, I'd earned the title of "Ranger King." This meant I was no longer seen as a jerk who'd bailed on filming due to its difficulty, but rather as someone who'd regretfully withdrawn due to unforeseen circumstances. As a result, variety show offers began pouring in.
Still, with my comeback preparations in full swing, I only accepted a few that fit my schedule.
Today, ten days before Reve's comeback, Altair made their return.
"Looks like we're going to clash again," Ryu Jaehee sighed. "Ugh, why does it have to be Altair again?"
As I listened to Jaehee's lament, I checked out Altair's new track. As rivals whose promotional periods would overlap, it was a smart move to listen to their song in advance.
Was it truly a coincidence that the song that had made Reve a hit before the regression shared the exact same name?
I checked the song details and examined the composer. As expected, it was the same composer who had written "One Chance" before the regression. Seeing KJ's name listed alongside his suggested it was a collaborative effort.
It's not 100% confirmed yet, but this makes it about 90% certain.
For reasons I couldn't fathom, Altair's Cha Yeonho was also a regressor.
The song I played felt both familiar and foreign. The addictive hook of "One Chance" remained intact, but the verses, which had been criticized as confusing or boring, had been completely revamped.
As a result, it was far superior to the original version I remembered. And that was bad news for us, not good.
Did KJ rework the verses?
I hated to admit it, but KJ did have a musical sense. The problem was his blatant plagiarism and shameless interception of other people's songs, claiming them as his own. Fucking bastard, does he think music is a joke?
"Wow, this song is amazing!" Ryu Jaehee, who had been listening beside me, exclaimed in admiration. Without a word, I stopped the music, stood up, and headed to the studio.
There, I recreated One Chance exactly as I remembered it. The process was straightforward; it had been Reve's only hit before the regression, a song I'd listened to endlessly.
Since there were no particularly high-pitched parts, I didn't even need to call Gyeon Hajun for guide vocals. By the time the recording was finished, three hours had flown by.
After completing the final edits, I transferred the demo track to my phone and returned to the dorm.
The first people I played the song for were the Maknae Line. Ryu Jaehee blinked at me and asked,
"Hyung, are you planning to hack the music charts and replace Altair's song with this? Why are you downgrading someone else's song like this?"
"I admit, it's a downgrade. Altair's song was better."
This was our original song, you idiots! We sang it before the regression, and we almost sang it again this time if we hadn't messed up.
I chuckled, ruffled their hair, and played the song for Gyeon Hajun too.
"Isn't this Altair's song? Why did you rearrange it?"
"Just because. What do you think of this version?"
"The original is easier to listen to... but this is okay too."
I burst out laughing at Gyeon Hajun's attempt to give me the best possible compliment, thinking I had rearranged it. I patted him on the back.
"You can be honest, Jun-a. I didn't rearrange it."
"Oh, really? Then... yeah, the Altair version is way better."
After hearing Gyeon Hajun's blunt assessment, I finally went to see Seo Yehyeon. Before the regression, he was the member I cherished and admired the most.
"What's this?"
"How's the song?"
"Not great... Our comeback track is way better."
Seo Yehyeon's response triggered a complex mix of emotions, and a bitter, relieved, and proud laugh burst from me.
So, I'm the only one still clinging to this song.
That's why being the only one with memories is such a lonely burden.
I flopped onto the bed, plugged in my earphones, and played the song one last time. Even after another listen, the verse still sounded awful.
When the song ended, I pressed and held the file saved as "One Chance."
Delete?
My finger hovered for a moment before tapping "Yes."
It was time to finally let go of my lingering attachments.
📝 Translator’s Note:
You may notice that certain lines or phrases in this novel appear both in their original Korean (or Hanja) form and in English translation.
This is intentional — these phrases are classical idioms, divine titles, or poetic expressions that carry layered meanings.
To preserve their original tone and authenticity, the raw text has been kept for reference, while the English interpretation is provided right before or after it. This helps convey both the literal and cultural nuance of the original work.
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