Chapter 199
Chapter 199
Translator: Penny
Chapter 199
Yuje: Hey, Yoon Eden!
Dobin: Wow, starting strong right from the beginning?
Eden: What is it, Jaehee Hyung? Why are you calling me?
Dobin: Oh, Eden Hyung's just naturally strong, huh?
Yuje: Dobin, it's "One Chance" time. Remember, Eden's two years younger than you in this setting?
Dobin: How did I even do "One Chance" back then? Was I just braver back then?
Yuje: No. Even then, you'd call Eden's name once and immediately move on.
-Will Dobin finally be able to fully enjoy "One Chance" this time?
-Just separate him from Eden, and it's a guaranteed win.
Ryu Jaehee, who had boldly nominated Yoon Eden as the first target, declared confidently:
Yuje: Eden, let's share clothes. Is it really that hard to lend your Hyung an outfit?
Eden: Yeah, it's a waste. Why don't you just buy clothes in the style you—I mean, Hyung—actually likes? Why do you always buy the complete opposite style and then covet my clothes?
Yuje: Well, if I bought clothes that look too similar to yours, it would be embarrassing, like I'm copying you.
Eden: What's embarrassing about that? I wouldn't mind if you bought the same clothes as me. Just buy what you want!
Two people who can't understand each other.
- Wow, this is exactly like a conversation between my older and younger brothers!
- So the Eden-style clothes Yuje occasionally wears actually belong to Eden, huh? ㅋㅋㅋ
Yuje: And Hajun-a, why am I still not allowed to heat up instant rice on days when we get bean rice? I'm the tallest one here now! You used to say I needed to grow taller, but I'm tall enough now. Isn't it Eden's turn to eat properly?
[Hajun: Jaehee Hyung, take care of your health. Beans are supposed to be good for you.]
[Yuje: What, so Eden doesn't need to stay healthy?]
[Hajun: He's already strong enough without needing to eat that stuff.]
[Eden, who looks undeniably robust, and Yuje, who looks... delicate(?)]
- Where's the delicate one here? ㅋㅋㅋ Even Yehyeon, who's the closest to being "pure," is far from delicate ㅋㅋㅋ
- But honestly, Eden does look really strong... If he started eating health foods too, he'd be unstoppable...
Ryu Jaehee, wearing a crooked expression that reminded everyone of Yoon Eden, turned to Seo Yehyeon.
[Yuje: Yehyeon, thank you. You've given me a habit I didn't even know I had. I find myself checking the calorie count of everything before I eat it now. You've really contributed to this habit, Yehyeon.]
Yehyeon: Ugh, you've developed such good habits. I'm so relieved. But Jaehee Hyung, can you do something about that expression? It keeps reminding me of someone.
- Why is Bambi looking so smug? ㅋㅋ
- They say you can't even cough carelessly in front of kids, and it's true! The youngest member's clothes and even his expressions subtly mimic Eden's. ㅋㅋㅋ
Yuje: Dobin, your form has been insane lately. You're at your funniest when you're not even trying to be funny. From now on, just ditch the comedy ambitions and maintain this level of form.
Dobin: Can you... be funny without trying to be funny...?
Yuje: Yeah, you can. Just let go of the urge to be funny.
- Dobin is my ultimate bias, but Yuje's right... ᄒ
Kim Dobin stuck out his left foot, but Ryu Jaehee had asked for the right. Looking up at Ryu Jaehee with a dog-like expression, he heard, "No treat for you."
Next up was Kim Dobin's turn. Just like he had a year and a half ago, he boldly pointed at Yoon Eden and opened his mouth with a determined look.
Dobin: Eden, composing isn't fun! Please stop calling it "fun composing"! And stop asking why I put that chord after this one! I don't know either!
Eden: What do you mean you don't know? You have to think about it! It can't just be random!
After being scolded by Yoon Eden, Kim Dobin quietly lowered his head. But he quickly regained his spirit and continued the words he had wanted to say to Seo Yehyeon and Gyeon Hajun.
They were more receptive and less intimidating than Yoon Eden.
Of course, Kim Dobin's jokes had become painfully unfunny, as he'd been trying too hard to be funny.
Eden: Hey, Yehyeon.
Yehyeon: Yeah, what's up, Eden Hyung?
Eden: Ooh, our Yehyeon's dropping the honorifics with Hyung now?
Yehyeon: Yeah, if you start using honorifics after 야자타임 ends, I'll switch back too.
Eden finally gives up on getting Yehyeon to use honorifics.
- 자강두천ㅋㅋ
- Why is Bambi's combat power so high now? ㅋㅋ
After going through Seo Yehyeon, the last in line, the group continued chatting casually without officially ending 야자타임.
Yehyeon: Living as the youngest member isn't so bad, actually.
Yuje: That's because you only lived like that for 30 minutes, Yehyeon-ah. Try being the youngest member of this team your whole life. Would you still think it's okay?
- ㅋㅋ Stolen youngest member's perspective
- Right? The trial version isn't the same as the real youngest member ㅋㅋ
Eden: Hey, Jaehee Hyung. Anyone would think we're bullying the youngest member!
Yuje: Of course, our members treat me well. But even when you guys are nice, from the youngest member's perspective, everyone above you is still a superior, so it's a bit... you know?
- The kids have gotten so close in just a year! Back during My Idol, there was still some awkwardness, like they were trying to keep their distance. But now they're practically real brothers.
- The Maknae Line was so restrained back then, clearly trying not to upset the hyungs. But this time, they've completely let loose ㅋㅋ
The Hyung Line never really understood the point of Reve Time, back then or now. It was just Eden who found it amusing.
Eden: Alright, Reve Time's over! From now on, if you want to keep doing Reve Time, take off your rank insignia and come back.
Yuje: Does taking off the insignia even matter?
After Reve Time ended, the broadcast concluded with Reve playing a round of Monopoly, just like old times, before going to bed.
The preview for next week's episode, which would also be the finale, aired immediately after.
Next Week!
Dobin: Hajun Hyung? This wasn't part of the original trip!
Hajun: Just recreating the past would be boring—for both the travelers and the viewers. So I planned something new.
Those who can't keep up will be left behind!
Dobin: Where are we?
Yuje: Hyung, stop wandering aimlessly and check the map app.
[Eden: ...Jun, whom I trusted, betrayed me.]
[Yehyeon: This isn't right!]
[Hajun: Well, isn't that the thrill of traveling? Predictable trips are boring, after all.]
[Eden: I find predictable trips more fun!]
[Hajun: Oh, Eden said that? Eden, I'm sorry.]
[Dobin: The final episode! Ending like this!]
[The final story of Reve Time, where you can't let your guard down until the very end!]
What's this? I was worried next week's episode would be predictable and boring, making me hesitate about watching the finale. But Hajun just shattered that! Now I absolutely have to watch.
What?! Hajun betrayed Eden?! Where did the "their world" vibe go from today's episode?!
As expected, the discrimination against Gyeon Hajun, with its long history, still surpasses the discrimination against Yoon Eden. The latter still needs more work.
After successfully completing our Japanese debut showcase in late November with the full album CHASE and wrapping up three weeks of promotional activities, we returned home to find...
"Preparing for year-end award show stages, working on the new album, and rehearsing for the concert. Wow, we're busy, busy, busy!"
"Man, I need Naruto's Shadow Clone Jutsu ASAP..."
Upon learning that Shadow Clone Jutsu was a technique that created clones, I suddenly wanted it desperately too.
"Guys, since we have to perform WAWA at the Gayo Festival anyway, should we just use the choreography from our final broadcast stage?"
Ryu Jaehee shook his head vehemently at my suggestion. I chuckled and patted his shoulder lightly.
"We need to show off our youngest member's powerful side again. Thanks to him, our final YouTube performance of 'The Song' hit a million views!"
Ryu Jaehee's forceful shirt-ripping and the flying buttons became a viral meme, used whenever people felt frustrated.
"Ultimate move! Button-ripping strike!"
Ryu Jaehee slapped the back of Kim Dobin, who was being annoying beside him, and said firmly, "Just once. Just one time."
"Then let's do it at the Gayo Festival."
After all, I'm not the one ripping the buttons. The youngest member's opinion should be the most important.
The dance practice video was saved on Kim Dobin's phone, so there were no issues practicing that version.
"And at the Gayo Big Match, they want us to do a collaboration stage with Altair."
As I relayed the agency's instructions, Ryu Jaehee raised an eyebrow.
"Didn't Altair's song from the second half of this year become a massive hit? Everyone's saying they're practically guaranteed to win the Grand Prize for the second year in a row. But they're only giving us six minutes for a collaboration stage? Not even two full songs?"
Before the regression, Altair had indeed solidified their position as a true A-list act, winning the Grand Prize for the second consecutive year.
This year, we hadn't achieved significant enough results with "One Chance" to surpass Altair's metrics from their second-half hit. The Grand Prize was all but guaranteed to go to them again.
Even before the regression, I wasn't even in the same league as Altair, let alone capable of bringing them down. Yet, by our third year, we'd risen to the point of collaborating with them.
Come to think of it, KICKS, who debuted in the same year and even shared a collaboration stage with us, had now reached a level where our fans would be furious if we were considered to be on the same level.
It's funny how things change. Before the regression and during our early days, things were the complete opposite. You really never know what life will throw at you.
"I heard Shinwol Entertainment and the broadcasting station had a falling out. Looks like it's true. Starting next year, Altair and all the Shinwol idols won't be appearing at the Gayo Big Match."
While Ryu Jaehee was analyzing Shinwol Entertainment's future strategies, our attention was focused on something else entirely.
"Wow, even the big agencies can go toe-to-toe with the major networks. I'm jealous."
"Yeah, right. Our dirt-poor agency, LnL, can't even dream of something like that."
"Still, our agency has grown quite a bit lately. It's not the same pathetic dirt-poor level it used to be."
"Even so, the way we're run still screams 'shoddy company,' you know?"
"True, but since the CEO started cutting out those incompetent 'parachute' hires, things have been running a bit smoother."
"Altair's fans must be furious. From their perspective, being associated with us is practically a downgrade for Altair. So, when you're with Altair, don't say or do anything that could be seen as a flaw or something to criticize. Seriously, it's not about whether our company is dirt-poor or not right now."
As Ryu Jaehee delivered these warnings, he overheard our conversation and shot us a look that said, "You absolute morons."
"Who do you think we are, idiots? Even we know that much, Kid."
Even though it was a collaboration stage, we were only swapping verses of each other's songs, so there was no need to meet up with Altair separately to rehearse.
It would have been hilarious to watch Cha Yeonho mess up, but oh well.
"Oh, Altair's side said they're in."
"Then let's do Altair's latest single. That song's actually really good."
Everyone was leaning toward using Altair's new song, "The Song," for the collaboration, except for one person: me.
"No."
As soon as I spoke, all eyes turned to me. Under their questioning gazes, I calmly stated, "Let's do 'One Chance.'"
📝 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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