Chapter 79: LUMINA's Debut
After various idols and singers took the stage and wrapped up their broadcasts, it was finally LUMINA's turn. The members climbed onto the stage, their tension plain as day, took a deep breath, and started dancing as the music kicked in.
"Not a bad reaction for their first appearance today."
We'd put up teaser videos, gone viral on SNS, done media promos, music previews, and all that jazz. But it wasn't like fans had suddenly exploded out of nowhere to follow them to music shows. There were a few, but their cheers got drowned out. Compared to the other idols' performances, it felt kinda sparse. Still, I could feel the mood heating up along with LUMINA's dance. The choreography itself was landing, at least.
"Hm. Nice."
Above all, it looked good to me.
"Idols gotta be sexy, after all."
Sua seemed to dig Nokono-go Girls' addictive tunes, but our tastes were polar opposites. Those girls were cute enough, but their dancing... what the hell? I couldn't wrap my head around that concept paired with those moves. What made it even weirder was that it was causing a syndrome.
"Sua, get ready to acquire Rainbow Miracle when we get back. Tell Emilia too. And where's that Nokono-go Girls' agency at?"
"Nokono-go Headquarters."
"What a name..."
Should've named it something classy like I did. What kind of company name is that?
"We're prepping to acquire them too. We can just leave Emilia and their CEO in charge to run it."
"Pull out of entertainment?"
"Not pulling out exactly—more like focusing where it counts since things are piling up. The companies need to run themselves, right? I'm no expert anyway."
"Got it."
Once we started on business, it just kept flowing. Stuff like Real Production's stock surge stalling a bit, or Jang Kyung-su refusing a trillion-won drug buy. We chatted and watched the stage, and before I knew it, LUMINA's set was over.
Nothing else worth watching here.
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LUMINA placed 4th on today's broadcast. Nokono-go Girls took 1st, and some no-name boy groups snagged 2nd and 3rd, but the LUMINA members were jumping for joy over just 4th.
"I-I can't believe it...! Debut day and we got 4th...!!"
"What's with getting hyped over 4th."
They're gonna shake the world someday.
"B-But... our album drops way later, and our SNS and YouTube stats aren't great either, so factoring that in...! Next week...!!"
Seong Ye-ji was talking three times more than usual. The others too. These girls who used to tremble in fear around me now had their mouths split to their ears, not knowing what to do with themselves.
Stick 'em with Emilia and Nokono-go's CEO, and they'll blow up for sure.
Emilia ran a solid mid-tier agency, so her skills were proven. And Nokono-go's CEO was holding 1st for three weeks straight with that bizarre concept I still couldn't comprehend. She'd raise LUMINA right.
"In two years, you'll be the world's most famous idols, so don't get too thrilled over a measly 4th."
"Y-Yes? The w-world's most famous idols...???"
"Yeah. Why do you think I picked you girls out specifically?"
"Uh..."
They didn't look convinced at all. Fair enough. Just a month ago, they were nobodies training at Rainbow Miracle, barely getting any attention. No wonder 4th had them bouncing off the walls.
I turned to Seo Eun-mi.
"They've got hell schedules starting tomorrow, so take 'em shopping today—buy whatever they want. Clothes, bags, anything."
"Understood, Young Master."
"They're total nerds at heart, so they might not speak up properly. If they pick something, get the top-tier version in the same category—two of 'em."
"Yes, Young Master."
I assigned Seo Eun-mi to LUMINA and boarded the AV. It was around 6:30. Time for dinner, the start of the Pussy Association meeting, and Min Ji-ah's report visit to my mansion.
"Has Min Ji-ah arrived?"
"Yes. She got here 30 minutes ago."
"Oh."
Min Ji-ah. Wonder what she looks like.
"No Pussy Association meeting today, so tell 'em to eat on their own at the standing dining hall."
"Ah, then..."
"Yeah. I'll just meet Min Ji-ah with you and Seol. Prep dinner in the floor-seating hall."
"Got it. I'll pass it on."
She's side branch, so gotta save face. Can't humiliate her in front of everyone.
Please be hot, Min Ji-ah.
Don't crush my expectations—I'd deliberately avoided her photo for this hype.
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We pulled into the Songdo mansion just before 7. The anticipation for Min Ji-ah had me rock-hard for the last 10 minutes straight.
"Welcome home, Young Master."
I entered amid the staff's greetings. Thought about washing up before the floor-seating hall, but nah, straight there.
Oh yeah, bringing Jeon Seong-hyeon's mom too.
Probably a knockout. But I wasn't hyped for her. Not a conscience thing—just Min Ji-ah had me way more worked up.
Am I an incest freak...?
Didn't expect to burn like this. Honestly surprising.
Nah, I'm not. It's just... Min Ji-ah's got that perfect 'pin her down' vibe that's got me feeling this way.
Lost in random thoughts, I reached the floor-seating hall. Lights blazed, chefs had filled the table with a mountain of delicacies.
"Everyone out."
"Yes, Young Master."
I cleared out everyone except Sua and Baekseol. Min Ji-ah makes four including me. Five with Jeon Seong-hyeon's mom. Plenty considerate.
I walked to the center aisle's end and took my seat—the one with a view of the whole room, like being king.
Stationed Sua and Baekseol behind me. Normally they'd sit up front, but tonight Min Ji-ah's the star.
"Bring in Min Ji-ah."
"Yes, my lord."
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Thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump-thump!!
"...!"
Min Ji-ah hadn't been able to think straight since arriving at the mansion. Let her guard down even a bit, and she'd collapse on the spot.
But she couldn't.
If I do...!!
Side branch owed absolute obedience to main line. Follow orders given, avoid what's forbidden. Go Mu-yeol had commanded a face-to-face report today, so she had to deliver.
Fail that, and no complaints about whatever punishment came.
"Hoo... hoo..."
Deep breaths nonstop, but no calming down. She finally called her chief of staff.
The neat-looking man opened the door and entered.
"C-C-Calm-heart pill... get me a calm-heart pill... quick!"
"Yes, President."
He pulled a pill from his pocket and handed it over. Min Ji-ah swallowed it dry.
"Hng... hoo..."
Her earthquake-rattled heart went dead silent like a lie.
"Suuuup, puhaaaaa..."
Mind settled, vision normalized.
But then, "...President, the Young Master calls."
"Hik!!"
Her heart started quaking again.
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"D-D-D-Do-Doh, Doh-Doh, Do-Doh-Doh-Young Master, it's an h-hon-honor to s-s-see y-you...!!!"
Min Ji-ah finally entered. Shaking like a leaf from afar, she looked pitifully terrified. Hit the aisle's midpoint, bowed 90 degrees in greeting.
Fucking gorgeous.
Cliché cheap praise slipped out unbidden. As expected, Min Ji-ah was a peerless beauty like my other aunts. My semi-hard cock went full mast.
But... she's kinda clueless. A lot.
She'd brought two people. A woman who looked like Jeon Seong-hyeon's mom, and a guy who seemed her secretary. The male secretary was even carrying Jeon Seong-hyeon's mom, who dangled like a soulless doll.
Her report was a bit airheaded too. Image fits. But this is extreme.
"What if I'd told you to strip 'em? Then what?"
"Y-Yes?"
"Clueless."
"!!"
Min Ji-ah's face twisted in shock, trembling harder. Like she'd seen a thresher.
"Wh-Wha-Wha-What did I... what..."
"Doesn't even know what she did wrong."
"Ah..."
"Why bring a man to see me? You nuts?"
"Hek! S-So-Sor-Sorry!!"
Face drained white, she frantically nodded her secretary out. The guy, flustered, set down Jeon Seong-hyeon's mom, bowed to me, and bolted from the floor-seating hall.