Chapter 89: Fan Signing Event
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 89: Fan Signing Event
Flash!
Bright lights flood the stage.
At that moment, the members of Estella, dressed in the same stage costumes they wore for their last music show appearance, emerge from backstage, waving to the crowd.
Each member possesses a different charm, yet they are all dazzlingly beautiful.
Rize, the leader, grabs the mic and leads the group's greeting.
"First, let's say hello. Two, three—"
"Hello! We are Estella!"
The members perform a graceful belly-button bow.
As they bend 90 degrees in a polite salute, a thunderous roar of cheers erupts from the audience.
Fans are chanting the names of their favorite members while waving the merchandise handed out at the entrance.
"Rize-unnie, you're so cool!"
"Sera, I took a day off work just to see you!"
"Oh! You took a vacation day just for me? Really?"
As Sera responds to a fan's shout with her signature eye smile, another wave of cheers explodes from the seating area.
"Aaaagh! My eyes! She's too bright!"
"How is she even the same species as me?"
The fan signing event proceeded like any other.
The fans, who had beaten incredible odds to win a spot at the signing, were screaming and chanting the members' names like they’d just won the lottery.
Only 100 people were selected this time, but the heat in the room was on par with a full-scale concert.
Well, considering there are four world-class beauties you might only see once in a lifetime standing right there, that reaction is only natural.
Honestly, I would’ve been the same.
Many people claim idols are just the product of filters and editing, but seeing them in person shuts those people up instantly. Especially the Estella members—every single one of them looks better in real life.
Their faces are tiny, and their proportions are unreal.
It’s like watching living dolls move around.
"Thank you all so, so much for coming to our fan signing today. We’ve prepared a small performance, so please enjoy!"
"Waaaaaaaah!!"
Amidst the echoing cheers, the members took their positions on stage.
It wasn't a grand performance, but the members had been practicing the choreography since yesterday, wanting to show the fans something special, even if it was brief.
The song that soon began to play was one of Estella’s biggest hits, Starlight.
-♪♪
As the music flowed, the performance began.
True to its status as one of Estella’s representative tracks, the fans responded by singing along in unison.
"Like the starlight!"
"Shining bright!"
They had intentionally booked an art center for the event to allow for a proper performance, and their makeup was done with plenty of glitter.
Plus, since they were wearing the exact outfits from their previous music show appearance, it really felt like a mini-concert.
The members danced and sang with everything they had to the rhythm of the song.
"They're doing great."
"They practiced so hard because they wanted to show their best side at the signing today."
Knowing the effort they had put into practicing their choreography for the past week, we watched the stage with a sense of pride.
Usually, when groups become popular and reach the top, many members get lazy, but the Estella girls never lost their rookie mindset.
In this idol industry where new girl groups pour out every year, perhaps that consistency is the secret to how they’ve stayed at the very peak.
Of course, the fact that they’re all insanely gorgeous helps too.
"Kyaaaaah! This is crazy!"
Huff... huff...
The gaze. The charm. The skill.
The performance, possessing all three elements, ended in total success.
It was only the beginning, but the reaction was so hot the atmosphere was already reaching a fever pitch.
It’s common for girl groups to perform at fan signings, but when girls that beautiful are dancing right in front of you, it becomes a legendary performance.
The members walked around the seating area, greeting the fans.
"Oh, you came again!"
"Is everyone having fun?"
Every time a member tossed out a comment, the fans cheered as if they’d hit the jackpot.
I almost felt like joining them and screaming myself.
"I bought the coffee~."
"Oh, go hand them out to the others too."
Of course, reality is being a coffee errand boy.
This is the sorrow of a road manager.
By the time I finished distributing coffee to the senior managers and the on-site staff, the first half of the fan signing was nearly over.
After the mini-games prepared by the members concluded, Rize took the mic.
"Thank you all so, so much for coming today. We’re going to take a quick twenty-minute break. There’s a photo time in the second half, so please look forward to it!"
As Rize, the leader, spoke in her calm voice, the fans all nodded in unison.
We led the members back to the waiting room.
"Good job, everyone. Anyone need water?"
"If you need the restroom, go now."
"Sera, come here and let's touch up your makeup. Where did the artist go?"
The signing wasn't over yet, so everyone was busy.
The members fixed their hair and makeup, which had been slightly ruffled by the dancing, while we set up the tables on stage for the second half.
Having had no time to go to the bathroom because of the coffee errands, I spoke to the Team Leader.
"I'm going to hit the restroom real quick."
"Yeah, make it fast."
Phew, my bladder’s about to burst...
I trudged toward the restroom when I heard the sound of someone following me.
Click, clack.
The sound of boots with a slight heel.
Who is it?
"What the? You?"
I turned around to find Rize.
She had been creeping up behind me like a leopard that had spotted its prey, only to get caught red-handed.
Rize, who had her hands up as if she were planning to jump out and surprise me, looked a bit embarrassed when our eyes met, but she quickly fell into step beside me.
"...I was going to the restroom too."
"Really? Let's go together then."
We walked down the hallway side by side.
Rize’s concept for today was the charismatic leader.
To give off the strongest "big sister" vibe possible, her makeup emphasized a sexy yet haughty look by slightly flicking up the corners of her eyes.
On top of that, her stage costume consisted of slim-fit shorts that showed off her long legs, paired with long boots.
"Your outfit looks great today."
"Really? They said it's a sexy and charismatic leader concept... what do you think?"
"If I ran into you on the street, I don't think I would've even been able to talk to you."
She was overflowing with idol aura.
She looked like a completely different person compared to when she’s moping around the dorm like a jobless bum while composing songs.
At my answer, Rize gave me a pretty eye smile.
"That's a compliment, right?"
"Yeah. But you seem unusually energetic today. Aren't you tired? You've been on the move since dawn."
"It's a fan signing today. It's our favorite kind of event."
"Oh, really?"
Rize nodded.
When I asked why, she said it’s because it’s the event where they can feel the fans' support most directly.
I suppose if a hundred people who passionately loved me gathered to cheer for me, I’d feel pretty great too.
Brush.
"Mmm..."
Just then, Rize’s hand lightly brushed against my waist.
Thinking it might be an accident, I turned my head, only to find Rize narrowing her eyes with a mischievous glint.
She did that on purpose.
"What are you doing?"
"What am I doing?"
Rize tilted her head, feigning total innocence.
The hallway was deserted, and with no one watching, her fingertips brushed my waist again before sliding further down.
Her beautiful red nails, coated in glitter, lightly scratched the area over my crotch.
"Ugh..."
When did she get this wicked?
With just two touches, my dick went rock hard, bulging against my pants.
I felt quite troubled, worried that someone passing by might see, but Rize seemed to find my reaction amusing and kept looking for opportunities to touch me.
"Why do you keep doing that? I really have to pee."
"Are you sure it's only pee you're craving?"
"Seriously, you..."
Rize had dropped a dirty joke so casually.
I struggled to think of how to respond, but since nothing came to mind, I just kept my mouth shut.
Of course, my erection showed no signs of subsiding.
"Oppa. You're hard right now, aren't you?"
"Yeah. Is it that obvious?"
"Yes. I guess it's because your 'thing' is so big."
As I walked awkwardly to hide my erection, Rize looked at me with a pitying expression.
Knowing she was the cause of my state, she followed beside me with a slightly apologetic look.
"I'm sorry. Does it hurt a lot?"
"No, I'm just worried it'll pop out. I wore comfortable pants today, so I'm fine."
"Hmm..."
While we talked, we arrived at the restrooms.
As I was about to enter the men's room, Rize grabbed my arm.
"Want me to help you get one off?"
"Huh? Now? Here?"
"No. There’s a short break after the second half of the signing. Meet me over there then."
Rize pointed toward an empty storage room.
After exchanging a meaningful glance, we each entered our respective restrooms.
I quickly unzipped and let out a stream.
"Ah, man."
Maybe because I was hard, the pee came out in spurts.
Even after I finished, it didn't feel refreshing; instead, it felt like something was still backed up.
It seemed I definitely was "craving" something other than just peeing...
"........"
After washing my hands and stepping out, Rize was already walking back to the waiting room alone.
To avoid drawing suspicious looks by returning together, I gave her some distance before heading back to the waiting room myself.