Chapter 60
Chapter 60
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 60
Chapter Title: Not Many Spots Left
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The conference room was filled with the rustling of paper documents for quite a while.
They were the profiles of the 90 contestants who would appear on My Producer.
Among them were influential executives and PDs who had pull for the show's lineup, as well as trainees from well-known agencies thanks to my influence.
The remaining spots had been filled fairly based on the scores from the auditions.
The first shoot was now just two weeks away.
"But given the survival show's nature, we prioritized trainees without debut experience for immersion. Still, should we include this one? She already debuted once."
"What kind of question is that? It's only been a month since she left the group."
"True, but the station director said Sua aside, he'd prefer no secondhand goods..."
"Oh, yeah, that's right. What do you think, Director? We should include her anyway."
An PD and Kim PD bickered back and forth before turning to me at the same time.
Wondering what the fuss was about, I glanced at the profile between them. There, etched in print, was the name Yoo Ah-yeon.
'Yoo Ah-yeon...'
A member of Primist, the girl group that came to mind first for many. Or rather, former member.
Her departure from Primist—one of the absolute top-tier groups even among first-string acts—had caused a massive stir in the idol world at the time.
The official reason was a failed contract renewal, purely businesslike, but no one knew the real story.
For a group that successful, renewal was practically a given.
She was too young for retirement at just 22... She'd been a trainee since 15, so she'd been with the agency for years. Her exit remained a mystery.
I thought for a moment before speaking up.
"If her renewal fell through, doesn't that mean she's currently without an agency?"
"Uh... Even with the failed renewal, her contract hasn't expired yet, apparently? It lists Payah Entertainment in the agency field."
"What the hell has Payah been doing letting her go? Unless she's secretly married or something? Heh..."
Hmm...
The more I looked, the more inscrutable it became.
Payah Entertainment was one of the big three mega-agencies.
Even if they'd rusted a bit lately, their foundation was solid.
So why bolt from a powerhouse agency and a massively successful group?
Maybe some personal scandal or issue got her cut loose.
"Director, if she joins, it'll be a huge buzz. No need to overthink it!"
"Hold on. But Yoo Ah-yeon's too successful. Won't she just hog all the attention?"
"Yeah, that could happen. Fair point—the impact from her alone would dwarf the other 89."
An PD nodded in agreement, his face turning serious.
The guy was crude and sex-obsessed, but he was still a successful broadcast pro.
As My Producer's PD, he had to scrutinize every detail.
Except for the part where he received sexual favors, that is.
"Sigh... Still, it'd be a shame to pass on Yoo Ah-yeon. Young-jun, what's your take?"
An PD tossed it to Kim PD.
"Me? I'm uneasy too. If she joins, her popularity will carry her straight to the finals, and #1 in the final vote is a lock. She was top-tier in Primist, after all. As a viewer, it'd feel kinda boring."
Kim PD was An PD's junior, but their personalities were polar opposites.
An PD was bold and aggressive; Kim PD was calm and thoughtful.
The perfect yin-yang duo.
"Damn, you're picky. But yeah, Director, he makes a valid point. What's the call?"
"Hmm... Or maybe she pulled some stunt, or they dug up dirt later and dumped her. I'll meet her separately and decide."
"Whoa...! A top first-stringer from a major agency...!"
An PD let out some inexplicable exclamation.
Did every thought of his go straight to the gutter? Sigh. And this guy was my loyal underling.
"Fine, fill the rest however you want, Director. Looks like we've narrowed it down enough anyway."
From what I could see, My Producer had three spots left.
Among the rejects were evenly matched trainees and idols with debut experience.
Normally, Sua would've sparked debate as one of the latter, but I'd forced her inclusion, so she was safely in.
I'd have to remind her later... and fuck her again.
Anyway, the remaining trainees were real nobodies...
So, turning to those with debut experience: Yoo Ah-yeon, Sihyun, and Da-hyun.
Time to send the PDs off and think solo.
"Got it. I'll finalize the list. First shoot's in two weeks, right? You'll be the busiest, PDs—take care of yourselves. See you later."
"Yes, sir. Good work."
Back in my office, I first pictured Sihyun.
-Got it. But I'm backup #1, right? Only if there aren't any good trainees, then you'll pick me.
The promise we'd made naked.
She still lingered fresh in my memory, swallowing every drop of my cum and taking creampies without complaint.
And most importantly, I wanted to keep fucking her.
My body remembered; promises like that didn't fade.
Wasn't that the essence of sexual favors?
"Alright, better a hot used idol like Sihyun than boring trainees."
I nodded to myself and set Sihyun's profile aside.
Now, Da-hyun and Yoo Ah-yeon...
Oh, but Da-hyun was smoking hot too, though as an adult idol, she'd danced with her cleavage on full display.
With My Producer's sexy concept as one voting angle, it wouldn't be a big issue...
'But the girl seems too slutty...'
Even in that sleazy room salon vibe, sharing drinks, she'd handled the favors flawlessly. Her looks matched her skills, hips twisting like a dream.
Looking back, I'd been amateurish at receiving favors then, but still... she was a bit much.
Put her on hold for now.
Knock knock-
As I pondered, a knock at the director's office door.
That rhythm was definitely Secretary's hand.
Here to have her tits milked again?
We kept boundaries at the station, but inside the office? Different story.
I smiled and said,
"Come in."
The double doors swung open, and Secretary entered with an irritated scowl.
Her face screamed displeasure, but to me, it just looked like a cute desert fox wrinkling her nose.
"Heh, what's up? Something wrong?"
"Ugh, I agreed to manage your sexual favors list, but actually doing it feels gross."
"What're you talking about all of a sudden?"
"Im Da-hyun wants to schedule with you. That Im. Da. Hyun you took as payment for the ad contract."
"Ahem..."
Sharing my past—and future—roll in the hay with another woman in front of my girlfriend stirred guilt.
No, it was cheating. Secretary just understood.
As apology, I approached her and grabbed—
Squish squish♡
"Hng?!"
—her ass, sniffing her neck deeply.
"You know you're the only one for me, right?"
"Really? How can I... haht..♡ be... sure?! Hng♡?!"
"My cock's just overflowing with lust, wanting to explore pussies. But the woman in my heart is you alone. So forgive me."
I hugged her tight♡, savoring her tits pressing against me.
She was crazy for me; this would melt her right away.
"Haaang...♡ Fine, I said I'd understand when we started dating... Got it..♡"
"Thanks. Da-hyun wants to schedule? Yeah... Tomorrow night, at my place."
"Okay. Then tonight...?"
Mwah♡
"...Hehe♡ Yes..."
I answered with a kiss instead.
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"Some leader you are, pulling sneaky shit like that alone?"
"...Sorry. You all hated me anyway. I'm tired of pretending not to notice. Or are you sad your bullying target is gone?"
"You bitch! Always acting all innocent, look at you without the mask!"
"Sigh, girls, enough. It's all my fault. I should've spotted the problem sooner as the one managing you..."
Ceria's members—Sun-hwa, who hated me most, plus Eun-ah and Dong-hee—bared their teeth at me.
When did things go wrong...?
It felt like yesterday we were nobodies banding together. Had the stress twisted into this...?
At least they didn't make me feel guilty to the end. Silver lining, I guess.
"We finally get a music show, things are looking up, and you stab us in the back?! We'll see if you make it!"
"Sun-hwa, stop. Ha, Sua, got all your stuff? Let's go."
I was officially leaving the Ceria dorm today.
Even if I didn't debut on My Producer... I couldn't come back here.
The agency had decided on my departure from Ceria.
Parting from the group hurt more than the members, but crying would've made me—the victim—lose. I held back and got in Yoon Manager's car.
"Sorry, Sua. How did I miss this right under my nose... Sigh, I should've paid more attention to you girls..."
"Not your fault, Manager. Girls can be scary. They did it all sneaky behind the scenes, so of course you didn't know."
Their two-faced act around agency staff flashed in my mind.
"You should've told me... I had no clue and even made you give sexual fa—er, never mind. Your place is close, right? Rest up at home till the My Producer shoot."
"Yes..."
The car rolled on in silence for a bit before I spoke first.
"Manager. You wanna say something, right? Go ahead. You look super uncomfortable..."
"...Well... Um... Actually..."
"Actually...?"
"My Producer... It's mostly trainees, but you talked like your spot was confirmed... I got curious inside... So, yeah..."
Ah.
He knew about the first favor at the director's because he drove me, but the second time—at his house—I went alone without a word.
He was wondering if I'd done more favors he didn't know about.
Knowing he was a good guy, I decided to be honest.
"Yes. I slept with the director again."
"Aah... Aah... Sua... Why'd you take that burden alone...! I'm sorry. It's our agency's fault for being powerless..."
"...Manager, why are you sad?"
"Why...? Because my idol had to do something so dirty..."
"...? No, I..."
I recalled the feeling in the director's bedroom and said,
"I'm happy right now?♡"