Chapter 260
Chapter 260
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 260
Chapter Title: Even Getting Karma from the Junior!
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Somehow, it turned into a black history time, but...
Thanks to the heated atmosphere, we were able to keep the content fun and engaging.
Especially since Ji-won had surprisingly good variety sense, she threw in some snappy responses here and there, which really livened up the vibe.
"By the way, Mitsuki-chan, what's the biggest change for you since joining Blue LUV?"
"Change... I guess it's my relationships with people. I was always really narrow socially—barely any close friends outside my family."
"Whoa, really? That's unexpected."
That's exactly what I mean.
You can tell just from talking to Ji-won normally.
She's got that personality that puts people totally at ease.
And yet her social circle was that narrow? In a way, she's like me.
Before joining Blue LUV, mine wasn't just narrow—it was nonexistent. Except for the grandma next door, that is.
"So at first, I was more worried about that than the streaming itself. Like, how it'd be with the other second-gen members or the seniors. But my worries were for nothing—everyone's so nice. The President and company staff go without saying."
"Hehe, right? Everyone at our company is so kind."
Yeah, exactly that vibe.
Looking at the staff at our company, it's honestly amazing.
How to put it? You can really feel how much they cherish us.
Especially the content team and others we interact with directly—they show it all the time.
Every time we meet, it's "Luru-chan! Long time no see!" with big smiles.
I finally get what it feels like to live bathed in love.
"Personally, since I was a huge Luru sunbae fan even before debuting, talking to my fave was the most surreal and exciting part."
"M-Me...?!"
Y-Yeah.
I knew Ji-won was a fan of mine, but...
I didn't realize she liked me this much—it's a bit embarrassing.
"Yeah, I was so happy. Embarrassing, but after our first meeting at the company, I went home and rolled around on my bed replaying it all."
"R-Really? I can't even picture it."
W-Well, yeah. Fair enough.
When I first learned Ji-ah unnie was Ellin and talked to her, then went home...
I spent the whole day zoning out like, "Hehe, I talked to my fave."
And when we first met all the members together? No need to even mention that.
"Huh?"
"Gasp...!"
W-Wait a sec! You rotten Cherries!
Why bring that up now of all times?!
The mood was so wholesome! So good!
Ji's wide-eyed stare at the chat made my conscience sting a bit.
But it was already out there—no pretending she didn't know.
So, carefully, I opened my mouth.
"M-Mitsuki-chan. Have you... not seen my clips or anything?"
"Clips...? Oh, you mean where you picked Bar-chan as your fave second-gen?"
"Y-Yeah. That's it."
Ugh, I was kinda hoping she hadn't seen it.
I fidgeted with my hands, gauging Ji-won's reaction.
But she just blinked, smiled, and replied without a change in expression.
"Nah, no way it'd hurt that much. Just because you're my fave doesn't mean I have to be yours, right?"
"Eh? I-Is that so...?"
Y-Yeah.
I figured Ji-won would be at least a little bummed.
She's handling it so casually, it's surprising.
"Like I said on stream, Luru sunbae is like light and salt to me. So your words are like divine revelation. If you say so, then it is."
"Eek...?!"
I-I didn't expect this level.
Divine revelation? At this point, Ji-won might be beyond even Cherry Squad.
"Of course, a tiny bit—just a teeeny bit—I did think, 'Would've been nicer if you'd picked me.'"
"Uuu, sorryyy...."
But Ji-won's follow-up had me deflated and apologizing right away.
Honestly, it didn't feel all that sincere.
More like she added it for stream laughs since ending it there would've been a bit flat.
"You're right. For an apology, shouldn't there be something tangible?"
"Eugh...?!"
W-Wait! Reading the room much?!
More importantly, Ji-won was nodding along just now!
You said you were just a little bummed!
Was it all fake?! A lie?!
"Okay, fine. As an apology, I'll grant one request from Mitsuki-chan. That work?"
"Whoa, really? I wasn't aiming for that, but thank you, sunbae."
So unfair, but yeah, this karma's on me.
No choice—I offered, and Ji-won snapped it up.
Her words and actions don't match...!
That's not the attitude of someone who didn't want it!
Normally, you'd politely decline once out of courtesy, right?!
"Okay, small request then: Next time we meet, can I sit on your lap and hug you tight, like with the President?"
"Eh? T-That's your request...?!"
"Yes! I've always wanted to try it once."
Why go to Thailand for something like this!
Don't throw away your manhood for that!
No, wait—is Ji-won seriously asking for this...?!
"A-Alright. Next time we meet soon, you can."
"Hehe, thank you, sunbae."
E-Eh, no way. Gotta be a joke.
Ji's too level-headed for that.
Just for stream fun. Yeah, totally.
"Of course. I'll tell you all about how it feels to hug sunbae."
...It's a joke, right?
Four days later.
Kang Haneul had finally gathered the first- and second-gen members together.
Some still hadn't met face-to-face between gens.
With the second-gen debuting, it was a celebration dinner too.
"First time everyone's from both gens together, right?"
"Yeah. Wanted to do it midway, but first-gen was too busy."
"Gonna be rowdy."
"You know it."
Unlike So-eun, who smiled in anticipation, Kang Haneul was already anxious.
First-gen alone was chaotic enough.
Adding second-gen? Total chaos awaited.
But she was excited too.
These were her carefully selected gems, treasures in a chest.
Just imagining them chatting together was enough to spark her expectations.
"Who's arrived so far?"
"Da-jeong and Ji-won are there."
"Just those two? Weird."
She'd assumed the "Neighbors"—the three in the same apartment—would come together.
Shrugging it off as some delay, Kang Haneul headed in. Plenty of time before 1 PM.
Screeech—
"P-President's hereaa..."
"Hello, President. Manager too."
"Yeah, hi. You two are early... Huh?"
Opening the meeting room door, she heard the two already there.
Picking up trash at her feet, Kang Haneul looked up—and saw a familiar duo.
"...Da-jeong-ah, you ditching me for Ji-won now?"
"N-No, it's not like thaaat...!"
"Pft-haha."
There, unbelievably, was Da-jeong—who never sat on anyone's lap except Kang Haneul's—perched on Ji-won's lap.