Chapter 185
Chapter 185
Translator: Penny
Chapter 185
[7:30 AM]
[Another day begins for Reve, as reliably as ever.]
The camera panned across the dorm living room as Yuje's narration echoed in a National Geographic-style tone.
[The first to wake up is Reve's eldest member, Yehyeon.]
Yehyeon splashed water on his face, entered the bathroom, and emerged moments later, drying his face with a towel.
He retreated to his room before reappearing fully masked and clad in perfect workout gear, standing before the living room camera.
[Yehyeon: Going for my morning run. Ah, right. I was told to act natural. I just instinctively reacted to the camera...]
[This individual has a habit of exercising immediately upon waking.]
- Even with just his eyes showing, he's so handsome.
- Wow, Miracle Morning!
- Yehyeon's living his best life! I always imagined a handsome guy like him would sleep the most.
Seo Yehyeon, wearing a cap pulled low, left the dorm. Ten minutes later, a subtitle appeared, and the door to the Single Room opened.
Gyeon Hajun emerged, showing no signs of fatigue as he headed straight for the kitchen.
[Our second riser is Reve's second member, Hajun.]
[He's heading straight to the kitchen.]
[Preparing meals for a family of five is no easy task.]
Hajun glanced at the menu posted on the refrigerator and muttered in a raspy voice, "Let's see... Soup is zucchini miso soup, and the side dishes are rolled omelet and stir-fried fish cakes."
- Um, Mom...?
- Why does this twenty-two-year-old remind me so much of my mother?
- Reve, you guys better treat our Jun well!
- They should honestly give Jun a carnation on Parents' Day too.
The door to another room slammed open, and Yoon Eden emerged, dragging Kim Dobin by the collar into the living room, his face twisted into a grimace.
Third to wake up is Reve's leader, Eden.
The one being dragged by the scruff of his neck is his roommate, Dobin.
Dobin used to sleep in until the last minute every day, but ever since Eden became his roommate, that's been impossible.
As soon as Eden released his grip, Kim Dobin crawled toward the sofa. Yoon Eden clicked his tongue in disapproval.
Eden: I woke you up early, so don't go back to sleep. Wake up the youngest member and help Hajun.
After leaving a warning, they head out for their morning workout.
- Eden's living that "갓생" life too.
- Eden and Yehyeon both do morning workouts, so why is there such a difference in their muscle mass?
- Dobin dozing on the sofa looks exactly like me when I'm forced to wake up early. I feel so much empathy ㅠㅠ
Yuje: Good morning!
Dobin: Since when did you start greeting people in the morning, Jaehee?
Even the youngest member, Yuje, is awake.
While the two hyungs are out for their morning workout, the Maknae Line helps prepare breakfast.
The scene shows the Maknae Line setting out side dishes and utensils, followed by Seo Yehyeon and Yoon Eden returning from their workout, showering, and emerging refreshed.
Yehyeon's damp hair and dewy skin fill the screen.
Yehyeon: Just got back from my morning workout.
This subject seems unfamiliar with the camera, constantly trying to move closer to it.
Eden: Hyung, I told you not to pay attention to the camera!
Ah... Seo Yehyeon's face is truly heavenly...
Just seeing Yehyeon's face after he's just showered makes this reality show worth watching.
Eden? Did something bad happen to him...?
Our Eden's expression is always like that!
Once all five members were seated at the table, Eden picked up his spoon, signaling the start of the meal.
These five subjects have a habit of only beginning to eat after their leader picks up his spoon first.
This rule has naturally established itself over time.
It's often attributed to the custom of honoring the eldest, but the leader isn't actually the oldest member.
If we're going by birth order, he's third.
It's a mystery why even the eldest, Yehyeon, and the second, Hajun, follow him.
This is a topic worth investigating.
- Maybe they see him as a father figure, not just a leader?
- Yehyeon! You're the eldest!
- It's ironic that someone widely known as the "Legendary Filial Scoundrel" upholds such Confucian etiquette.
After finishing their meal, the camera zoomed in on the dishwashing schedule posted on the refrigerator.
The camera focused on Seo Yehyeon's name, then captured his silhouette as he washed dishes in the kitchen.
Now, let's examine a day in the lives of these five individuals in detail.
Dobin drags Yehyeon to the practice room.
Upon arriving at the company's practice room, Kim Dobin showed Yehyeon a YouTube video on his phone.
Dobin: Hyung, let's try this one today! Difficulty: Hard! Four stars!
Yehyeon: Can I even do this...?
Dobin flawlessly replicates a YouTube dance video after watching it just once.
As expected of Reve's main dancer.
Yehyeon, who needs multiple practice sessions to master a move, can only marvel at Dobin's effortless skill.
Kim Dobin first demonstrated the routine smoothly, then meticulously corrected Seo Yehyeon's movements one by one.
Wow, Yehyeon's dance skills have really improved! He picked that up in just three tries!
Dobin's dancing is seriously impressive. ㄷㄷ
Now I understand why Yehyeon sometimes calls Dobin "Master." He explains each move so thoroughly!
Dobin seems more relaxed with Yehyeon too. He's totally different from how he acts around Eden, lol.
Even I, as a fan, would probably be nervous in front of Eden.
Sweaty from practice, Kim Dobin grabbed Seo Yehyeon as they left the Practice Room and started begging.
Dobin: Hyung, we worked so hard! Can't we get a donut on the way home? They have a new flavor.
Yehyeon: I'm the one who worked hard.
Dobin: But I worked hard teaching you, Hyung!
Yehyeon: ...Keep it a secret from the others.
There are no eternal secrets in this world.
Just as I, the narrator, have come to know.
The image of Kim Dobin happily munching on a donut and Yehyeon's dry chuckle, asking if it was really that good, faded into the distance.
What are the other individuals doing?
This individual's hideout is right here: the workshop.
Eden sat before his monitor, clicking the mouse. The screen showed his reflection, and music blared loudly.
When he has to stay up all night, he usually stacks energy drinks and takeout Americano cups into a tower. But today, his desk is remarkably clean.
It seems he won't be pulling an all-nighter tonight.
The camera, focused on the clean desk, zoomed in on Eden's hand as he picked up his phone.
Eden is trying to contact someone.
There's only one individual he entrusts with guide recordings.
The studio door soon opened, and Gyeon Hajun appeared.
That's right, it's Hajun.
Hajun tossed his coat onto the sofa and immediately entered the recording booth, putting on headphones and standing before the microphone.
Watching Gyeon Hajun passionately singing through the booth window, Yoon Eden nodded with a satisfied expression.
Eden: Yeah, that's good. Uh, keep going like that. Jun-a, could you soften the "I promise you" part a little more?
His voice and expression are incredibly gentle.
He's completely different from how he usually is during recordings.
Even Yuje, the team's main vocalist, has never seen him like this.
If Yehyeon and Dobin saw this, they'd probably faint.
-Everyone who's seen Reve's recording process knows about the "Non-Gyeon Hajun Discrimination."
-Wow, Eden's eyes and voice are dripping with honey.
-Why is Yuje saying he's never seen him like this? Isn't Yuje Reve's main vocalist?
Yuje is Gyeon Hajun's rival, right?
Yoon Eden grinned and lightly patted Gyeon Hajun's shoulder as he took off his headset.
Guide recording complete.
Current time: 6 PM.
Eating is strictly prohibited in the dorms at this hour.
Eden is pulling something out of the drawer.
It's instant ramen.
Yoon Eden picked up the boiling kettle and poured hot water into two cups of instant ramen.
Eden: I'm so pathetic. I have to sneak around just to eat instant ramen.
Hajun: For some reason, eating after 6 PM always makes me feel like I have to watch out for Yehyeon Hyung.
Eden: Seriously, it's like he's some kind of hornet. He comes charging over with fire in his eyes at the slightest rustle of a snack bag.
They say even during the Joseon Dynasty, when alcohol was banned, people still secretly brewed and drank it.
Even after hundreds of years, people still sneak around doing what's forbidden.
- Ugh, I hate seeing male idols gain weight. It makes them look like they're not taking care of themselves, kids.
- Seeing how much Reve eats when she's off her leash, Yehyeon must be managing her diet really well.
The two finished their cup noodles and stood up. The screen flickered, focusing on someone's desk.
There's one individual living in complete isolation.
That's right, it's a test-taker.
Yuje, wearing round glasses, was diligently grading his practice math exam.
This individual struggles with math.
The ratio of correct answers to incorrect ones is almost 50/50.
Yuje: Huh? Why does this work like this?
He's reached a crisis point: even after looking at the answer key, he still doesn't understand.
After reviewing the answer key explanations multiple times without comprehension, Yuje finally gave up and shouted:
Yuje: Yehyeon Hyung! Help! Can you teach me some math?
I'm asking the smartest one for help.
Yehyeon: Just a minute! Let me take off my face mask first!
Even the most academically accomplished of the five doesn't neglect his skincare.
???: Math? Aren't I a science major?
Someone approaches, brimming with science pride.
It's Eden.
Yoon Eden sauntered over, glanced at the math problem over Yuje's shoulder, and immediately shook his head, backing away.
Eden: Whoa... Math? Why is there so much English here...?
He's already retreating at the sight of the problem.
It's clear from his face that studying isn't in his destiny.
- Studying isn't in his destiny, LOLOLOL
- He'd be better off just punching it, LOLOLOL. He's verbally beating it to a pulp, LOLOLOL
- But seriously, Eden's face shows no aptitude for studying... ㅋㅋㅋ (feat. his school days getting completely wrecked by Dark Knight)
Yehyeon: So, you do it like this...
Even with the detailed explanation, it's hard to understand, but I nod anyway.
I'm really worried about my college entrance exam score.
I just want to score higher than someone whose face shows no aptitude for studying.
- What grade level is Yoon Eden even at? ㅋㅋ
- Yuje is taking the college entrance exam this year too! Good luck!
It's time for everyone to go to bed now.
Before turning in, these five individuals have a compliment session.
Yuje: Okay, let's compliment each other on our day today.
Eden: This is too forced. Skip it.
The Leader's brutally honest confession led to the immediate dissolution of the compliment session.
In truth, there was no such session.
- What the heck? ㅋㅋ
- I could tell from the National Geographic-level production quality that this group was something special. ㅋㅋ
It's the first day of reality filming, so everyone gathers in one place to reminisce and fall asleep together.
Eden: We really lived a tough life back then.
Yehyeon: But haven't we never all slept in the same room before?
Eden: It's okay to fudge things a little for this. Don't you remember our first dorm?
Yehyeon: It's a memory that brings tears to my eyes every time.
The episode ends with a shot of Reve asleep on a blanket spread out in the living room, followed by a preview for next week's episode.
Next Story!
The five brothers reunite for the first time in years for Chuseok!
???: It's been ten years since we've all been together like this!
What stories will unfold as they gather after a decade apart?
Chuseok Special: Family Glory
📝 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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