Chapter 29
Chapter 29
Peep peep-.
"Team Leader Manager-nim. Are you okay?"
"I'm fine."
"Really. Are you sure?"
"I said I'm fine."
"What if that guy cursed at you, Team Leader Manager-nim? Should I handle him?"
Handle him? What are you going to handle? Besides, people curse sometimes in life.
If I had to "handle" everyone who cursed, I would've died a hundred times over.
"I'm all good~♬"
"Ah. He's fine."
Dealing with these kids is honestly harder than going toe-to-toe with Park Ju-yong.
Peep peep-.
"I've only seen him a few times, but I really can't stand that guy. It would be one thing if he pointed out actual mistakes, but he's just being a dick."
"Hey now. What's with the language? 'Dick'? We'll see about that later, Lee Da-young."
"No, but a person has to say what needs to be said. He hasn't done anything for us, yet he's always trying to make us feel uncomfortable. Especially towards you, Team Leader-nim."
"There isn't a person in this world who doesn't want to speak their mind. But we all just hold it in and live on."
The way to the hospital wasn't even that far, but my little chicks were chirping away uncontrollably.
"In the end, we just have to show them results, right? Then eventually, Team Leader Park will acknowledge us and Team Leader Oppa too."
"I hope so. Hmm. No. Well, let's just assume that's the case."
In a way, she might be the one who should be the angriest here.
The fact that she's still using polite and proper language even in this situation shows that Min-seo is truly an amazing kid.
However.
'In the end, all three of them are bouncing around in complete chaos.'
I'm trying my best to control them, but there's no coordination.
It also makes no sense to appoint one of these three as a leader to coordinate things.
Because even Min-seo doesn't obediently follow what the other two say.
Maybe it's because they're each so talented, or maybe their self-assertion is just too strong; it didn't seem like it, but they all had their own stubborn streaks.
'If I can't do it, how could they?'
Even with their favorability and obedience towards me pushed to the limit through sex, it's not easily fixed.
As if those chicks could pull it off.
'I need a hen. A hen that looks like she can fight, at that.'
[Ppiyak Hospital]
As we got closer to the hospital, there was one chick who briefly became a hen.
"Ah! Leave this part to me!"
Gil Min-seo, who had been going to the hospital since she was practically in elementary school, was the most excited.
We came to this hospital in the first place because it's where Min-seo frequently goes.
Because familiar places are more comfortable. Plus, the hospital's reputation isn't half bad.
"Today's schedule is to visit the dermatology department for everyone. Hee-ju especially needs to go. Finally, we'll stop by the cardiology department for Min-seo, and then the day's work is done. We're planning to proceed with more serious schedules only after we've selected all the members, so keep that in mind until then."
"Okay!"
It's rare to see someone so excited about going to the hospital.
When I opened the door, Gil Min-seo dashed out like an elementary school student on a field trip and headed into the main entrance.
Even in the first-floor lobby, the hospital's distinct medicinal smell rushed in. Furthermore, there were quite a few people wearing patient gowns.
"Hello! Hello!"
How many people greet others like that these days?
No matter how often Min-seo has attended this hospital, more than half the people must be strangers to her.
Gil Min-seo doesn't even care about that and just keeps greeting them.
"Do I... have to greet them too?"
Eun Hee-ju asks me cautiously.
"You don't have to right now. Min-seo is Min-seo, and you are you."
"Okay."
Since Hee-ju shows infinite trust in my words, she stays glued to my side.
Only Da-young, who is secretly sensitive, felt unnecessarily stimulated by Min-seo's actions and tried to follow suit, only to get all restless by herself. Eventually, she ends up by my side too.
"Hello, Grandpa. Is your knee feeling a bit better now?"
Even in the midst of that, Min-seo is like a fish in water, continuing conversations with people she knows.
There are especially many elderly people at the hospital. In a way, to them, Gil Min-seo was one of the few remaining joys in their lives, and like a cute granddaughter.
"Oh my. I'm fine. How about you, our Min-seo? Are you feeling okay lately?"
"Oh! Min-seo is here. This old grandma is still alive and kicking just for the joy of seeing you, Min-seo."
"Of course! Hehe. I recently joined as an idol trainee. I'll work hard so you can see me on TV later. Oh! Or should I show you a little bit right here? My dancing has improved so much."
Since the hospital, of all places, could become chaotic due to Min-seo's actions, I thought I should stop her.
But I could see that even the doctor and nurses, who should be the ones to lead that, were implicitly tolerating Min-seo's behavior.
'It's certain she's a born idol.'
Gil Min-seo's charm in attracting people was overwhelming.
That overflowing energy makes even the people around her happy.
[Gil Min-seo, SS+]
That grade was definitely not a lie.
"To be successful, should I do that too? If Team Leader Manager-nim tells me to, I'll do it."
I said, patting the head of Eun Hee-ju, who was tugging at my collar.
"I told you, you don't have to. You have your own charm. And while I like Min-seo, I like Hee-ju even more. You're the first kid I picked."
"Ah. Okay."
"You just need to put in the effort you are right now."
"......I will."
At that moment.
I thought I might have seen it wrong. Eun Hee-ju seemed to show a bright smile for the first time in a while.
[Eun Hee-ju, SS+]
It felt like her grade had changed for a second. I rubbed my eyes and looked again.
[Eun Hee-ju, SS]
Was it my imagination?
After Gil Min-seo performed a few of her antics, I felt like we couldn't stay any longer, so we visited the dermatology department.
The dermatology clinic we usually visit wasn't this hospital, but today, we came to a larger hospital because we had other business besides just skincare.
"Scars. Can these all be removed? It seems like it's been a long time."
Eun Hee-ju's body was covered in scars that looked painful just to look at.
I hadn't checked that in detail, but Lee Da-young and Gil Min-seo, who live with her in the dorm, discovered them. I couldn't even press her on why she didn't tell me.
Because it's Eun Hee-ju. It's my fault for not asking. I should have paid more attention.
"Scars are called scars in the first place because they can't be completely removed. So, we usually use the term 'alleviate' rather than 'remove.' However, in that process, it alleviates them to the point where it's similar to removing them, so people generally think of it as removing scars."
"Hmm. So, is it possible?"
"They are old scars, but technology has improved so much these days. It will take some effort and time, but it will be much better than it is now. I don't think they will be completely erased. There are some deep scars."
Eun Hee-ju tilted her head.
"I'm fine with not removing them."
"Enough, just do as I say."
"Okay."
I said, stroking the head of Eun Hee-ju, who was trying to hide her scars.
She must think I'm saying this because I find the scars gross.
"It's not that I find the scars unsightly. I'm doing this because I think you could become even prettier if you remove them. Idols have to be pretty."
"Ah. Okay. I will."
[How about having sex with Hee-ju soon? Then the scars might actually be completely erased. The speed of healing will also accelerate.]
Hmm.
Novel wasn't exactly wrong. Hee-ju was a kid who would even play dead if I told her to.
I didn't think she would harbor strange feelings towards me if I jumped her right now.
Still, jumping a kid who had been a victim of school violence... it feels a bit uncomfortable.
'In a little while.'
[Hmm. Well. As an AI, my role is ultimately to assist my Master, so I won't interfere directly. In the end, it's the Master's decision that creates all the results.]
That kind of meaningful talk is the scariest.
After Eun Hee-ju's business was finished, I received some small advice regarding Lee Da-young and Gil Min-seo's skincare.
Visiting the dermatology clinic was not bad, as we could get recommendations for skincare routines or products suitable for them.
Finally,
[Cardiology]
"Honestly, I don't know if this result makes any sense."
The doctor, who checked Gil Min-seo's heart condition through a CT scan, makes an increasingly serious expression as he examines the images.
"It's not something a doctor should say, but Min-seo's heart has recovered so much that it can only be called a miracle. This is the heart scan taken a month ago, and the right side is the one taken today. The damaged heart muscles are clearly recovering."
The doctor looks back and forth between Min-seo and me, tilts his head slightly, and continues to examine the chart.
He opens his mouth while typing on the keyboard.
"Actually, when I heard that Min-seo was preparing to debut as an idol trainee this time, I thought some crazy bastard was coaxing a nice kid and trying to kill someone. But seeing this, I can't even say that."
"Doctor! Don't say that to Oppa. Why are you talking like that! Ppu!"
"Oh my. What to do with that jealousy. Fine. What bad thing would I say to your Team Leader? He accomplished something even a doctor couldn't. This is... I wonder if it makes sense medically, but what does that matter now? The person who was sick has become healthy."
The somewhat trustworthy doctor prescribed medicine for Min-seo and gave her various pieces of advice.
"Her condition has certainly improved a lot, but it's still not in a good state compared to other people, so absolutely do not overdo it."
"Okay! I will."
The doctor, the nurses, and I—everyone has a pleased expression at the fact that Min-seo is getting healthier.
Hee-ju, who usually bickers with Da-young, is a bit softer towards Min-seo.
"Unni, that's a relief."
"Thank you! Should Unni give you a kiss?"
"......."
Hee-ju quickly runs behind me.
"It's a relief that you're healthy. Considering what you usually do, it would be strange if you weren't healthy."
"Thank you for worrying about me too, Unni."
"Hmph!"
Da-young congratulates her too.
In such a heartwarming atmosphere, the doctor, who closed Min-seo's chart, asks personally.
"Whatever it is, since you've become healthier than before, it seems like the foods you can eat have increased. Why don't you ask your Team Leader here to buy you something delicious?"
No, Doctor.
In this atmosphere, shouldn't you be the one saying you'll buy it? This isn't something I can even use the corporate card for.
"Well. If Min-seo wants to eat something, I have to buy it for her."
"Gasp! Then. I don't know if this is allowed, but there's something I've really wanted to try."
"What is it? Tell me. As long as you're not suddenly asking me to buy you super-luxurious food from a 5-star hotel."
At that, Gil Min-seo spoke cautiously.
"Alcohol. Would that be okay?"
"Ah."
I also asked the doctor cautiously.
"Is it okay?"
"Uh. Hmm."
The doctor answered with a foolish smile.
"Wouldn't it be okay?"
Is it okay? Or is it not okay? Doctor.
"Probably. It should be okay."
You bastard!
"Let's see. If you're going to drink, there's a place I can recommend. The alcohol content isn't that high, and there are many cocktails that are good for women who are trying alcohol for the first time. The atmosphere is good, too. Also, there's a famous Madonna, so there will be plenty to see."
Madonna, my foot.
Oh, right, speaking of alcohol.
"Hee-ju, have you ever had alcohol?"
Hee-ju shook her head slightly.
"It's my first time too."
"Hmm. It might be better to find out your drinking habits today."
"Okay. I'll get drunk."
I did want to have a drink for the first time in a while.
"So where is it? That place."