Chapter 54
Chapter 54
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 54
Chapter Title: Busan Summer Sea Festival (4)
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"EverPlanet, right? You're the EverPlanet guys?"
"……Ah, yeah. That's us."
A brief silence, followed by Park Su-rim's dazed reply.
The moment she heard it, the girl started jumping up and down right there on the spot.
"I'm a fan! A huge fan! Oh my god……!"
The girl couldn't hide her excitement at all. Anyone could see she was over the moon from running into her favorite stars.
Meanwhile, the members exchanged quiet glances. They all looked a little surprised.
We'd never had a fan spot us and get this excited in a casual setting like this before.
So I decided to speak up first.
I was sitting closest to her anyway.
"Thanks so much. We haven't been out long since debuting, so I never imagined running into someone who likes us in a place like this."
"You guys are amazing even though you just debuted! I stream the title track every day……! I'm a real fan. Um, if it's not too much trouble, could I maybe get an autograph……!"
"Of course we can do that. Do you have any paper and a pen?"
Finally snapping out of it, Park Su-rim asked in his warm, friendly voice from behind.
The girl nodded vigorously and pulled a notebook and pencil case from her shoulder bag, sliding them across the table.
"Right here, please!"
We took turns signing the notebook cover with the marker from her pencil case.
All the while, the girl poured out her fandom without holding back.
"Teddy, your dancing is insane. I fell for you after that ELRIG stage."
"Whoa, thanks! I worked really hard on my dancing."
"And Eun-young, your vocals are perfect, Lee Jae's got that genius voice, Jae-oh's body is killer, Su-rim's the absolute best leader……!"
It was a jumble of words, totally scattered, but her love for us came through loud and clear.
Ah. My lips curved into a smile without me realizing.
The other members thanked her with equally happy vibes.
"Thanks! Yeah, I've got some vocal chops."
"Thanks, appreciate it."
"I'll work harder to be an even better leader."
"Thanks. I'll keep honing this voice."
But there was one person she hadn't mentioned yet.
Kim Kwang-myeong, signing last on the notebook.
The girl lobbed a straight fastball his way.
"And Kwang-myeong! You're the best rapping hamster I know!"
"What?"
"Pfft."
Everyone except Kim Kwang-myeong had to fight to hold back their laughter.
Once we'd all finished signing, the girl took the notebook with a look of pure awe.
Like she'd just been handed a family heirloom.
She bowed over and over, expressing her gratitude.
"If it's okay…… could we maybe take a photo too……!"
"Sure, of course. We'll do a V-sign like this."
"Nah, I'm good."
"Ham—uh, I mean, Kwang-myeong's sulking now?"
"Hamsters can't be in photos."
"Sorry, Kwang-myeong oppa! I didn't mean it badly! I actually like you the most. You're my…… ultimate bias! It just slipped out!"
His lips twitched at being called her ultimate bias.
Well, well. Looks like he's pleased.
"……Whatever. Let's just take the picture quick."
"Yes! Okay…… look this way!"
We struck V-poses toward her phone, now switched to selfie mode.
A flurry of shutter clicks followed, and she thanked us again.
"Thank you so much! I'll treasure this forever!"
"We're the ones who should thank you for supporting us."
"Yeah! I'll shill EverPlanet hard from now on! I'll stream nonstop, buy tons of albums! Keep up the great work, you guys! Your music makes me so happy."
She said it with a voice full of sincerity, beaming brightly. Then she bowed once more and gracefully exited the shop.
After she left, the two staff members brought over a tray loaded with seven bowls of gukbap.
They set the steaming bowls in front of us and casually asked.
"Whoa. You young folks are celebrities?"
Now that I thought about it, the other customers in the shop were stealing glances at us too.
They must've caught on when the girl asked for autographs.
Park Su-rim nodded with his puppy-like people-pleasing smile.
"Ah, yes. We just debuted not long ago."
"No wonder you all look so sharp! Celebrities! You're singers?"
"Nah, with those tall, lean builds, you look like fashion models."
"Ah, we're singers."
"Then that…… Blue Black? Black Blue or something?"
"Blue Black?"
When Lee Jae-oh asked, the two staffers—who'd been debating—nodded and shot back.
"Yeah, that one. The Blue Black group? Where a bunch of you guys come out singing and dancing?"
"Yes, that's us. We're EverPlanet."
"Thought so. Not long since you debuted as singers?"
"Yes."
"You'll do even better from here. You've all got such great faces—you're bound for success!"
"Thanks for the well-wishes."
"Thank you!"
We bowed our heads in thanks right back at their kind words.
Then, one staffer cleared his throat very cautiously and ventured.
"Anyway, young folks. Before you go, could you maybe sign something for our gukbap joint? Like, for good luck?"
"Of course! Leave it to us."
"Aw, you're the best. As a bonus, we'll throw in some rolled egg omelet. Just hold on a sec."
"Thanks!"
The two headed back to the kitchen, leaving us members alone.
"Hehe……."
"Hehehe."
"Heh heh heh……."
"Snrk."
Their faces were all lit up with huge grins.
They were giggling like idiots, clearly on cloud nine.
Even Lee Jae-oh—who rarely showed big emotions—was flashing teeth in a smile.
"……Stop laughing and eat already."
"Got it, Jae. Hehe……."
I shook my head as I poured some pickled radish broth into my gukbap.
Must be nice. Not that I couldn't relate.
But I didn't realize.
That my own lips—despite playing it cool—were curving up just like theirs.
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[Anonymous] 5-Year Otaku... Hit the Jackpot of My Life Today......
I'm a 5-year fandom veteran, total general otaku.
Guy groups, girl groups, didn't matter—if I liked 'em, I stanned 'em all.
But among my real-life friends, I was infamous for my trash luck.
Always bombed concert ticket sales, snagging only nosebleeds before crashing outㅠㅠ
Applied for like 10 fanmeets and still got zilch... Thinking back still makes me tear up.
Anywayㅠㅠ That was me, until today when I hit the absolute jackpot of my life...ㅠㅠㅠㅜㅠ
Check this outㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
(Signed photo from EverPlanet members)
My hands are still shaking...
Went for gukbap and spotted all seven of them sitting there—nearly passed outㅠㅠ
They were so handsome, total angels...
Seemed like personal time, so I hesitated, but when else would I get a chance like this?
Mustered every ounce of courage and said hi.
They were all so sweet about it, put me at easeㅠㅠㅠㅠ Angels fr...
Su-rim was like, signing away, "Never thought we'd have fans here, thanks so much..."ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
And Kwang-myeongㅋㅋ teased him for looking like a hamster, his reaction was adorableㅠㅠㅠㅠ Nearly screamed.
Took pics too, but my face is in 'em so not posting those.
Anyway, heart was pounding like crazy, thought I'd die... but it was... so amazing......
Best lucky day of my lifeㅠㅠㅠ Just started stanning my new faves a bit ago, and I run into them at my regular gukbap spotㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Still can't believe it, feels like a dream... If it is, pls don't wake me up.............
Feels like heaven telling me to stan EverPlanet only...
Gonna cherish this foreverㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
EverPlanet stans, come thru...
Posting a pic of my ult bias to celebrate ㅠ
(Pic of Kim Kwang-myeong rapping)
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Comments (17)
- OMG jackpot fr congrats!!!
└ Thxㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
- ㅊㅋㅊㅋ
└ Thx thx
- Whoa, what's Tae-hee like irl? Handsome?
└ Han Tae-hee is the most handsome person I've ever seen. Locked eyes and nearly died.
└ Insane I wanna see too ㅠㅠㅠㅠ What about the others??
└ No cap, all handsome af... Handsome next to handsome ㅠㅠㅠㅠ No makeup looked way better, smoky eye doesn't suit them...
- Congrats but who's EverPlanet?
└ Rookie boy group!! Debuted a month ago!
└ ㅎㅇ Any good?
└ ㅇㅇ Rookies but stages on point, visuals fire
└ Ooh gonna check 'em out
└ Styling and company management tho... expectations none...
- So jealous what is this luck... Wanna see them tooㅠ
└ They're performing at XX Beach tomorrow!!!! Come to Busan
└ Fr? Not far, booking bus tix rn
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After our hearty meal, we stepped out of the shop.
Han Tae-hee rolled a mint candy on his tongue and asked.
"Where to now?"
"Good question. Where should we go? Back to Jae-oh's place? Or somewhere else?"
At Park Su-rim's question, Teddy shouted excitedly.
"Let's go to the beach, beach!"
"Yeah, beach it is. You've been dying to go, Teddy."
"Was planning to hit the beach in the evening anyway."
"Yeah?"
"Yeah. Evening beach is prettier."
Come to think of it, the CEO said to shoot a vlog with the sea as backdrop.
Sunset over the ocean would make for way better shots.
Teddy nodded, convinced.
"Ah, then let's go tonight! Sunset shots will be prettier."
"Cool. So what till then?"
"Hmm…… Hang around here?"
"Works. Oh yeah, saw an arcade on the way in."
"Arcade sounds good. What about you guys?"
At Kim Kwang-myeong's question, Han Tae-hee, Lee Jae-oh, and Park Su-rim all gave thumbs up.
And so we headed to an unplanned arcade.
Pushing open the door, we were greeted by a riot of flashing game machines.
"Haven't been to an arcade in forever."
"Me neither."
"Swap some cash for coins first?"
"Sure."
While the others smoothly exchanged bills for coins, Teddy gawked around like he'd landed on another planet.
"Whoa……!"
"First time at an arcade, Teddy?"
"Yeah, arcades... Saw some in London, but whoa, first time playing. Not many in the UK."
"Guess we'll have to show you around then. What first? Anything catch your eye?"
At my question, Teddy scanned the place with a serious face.
Then pointed to one machine.
"That one! Basketball!"
"Basketball game?"
"I'm good at basketball. Time to show my skills. Jae, you're gonna be shocked?"
"Ooh, nice. Can't wait, Teddy."
Coins swapped, we gathered to play.
First up: Teddy's basketball game.
Beginner-friendly or whatever.
Might as well film this for content too.
More footage, the better.
"Su-rim hyung."
"Yeah, what's up Jae? Wanna play something?"
"Nah, not that. Since we're doing this anyway, let's vlog it."
"Oh, good idea. You wanna film, Jae?"
"Yeah. Hand over the camcorder."
I took the camcorder Park Su-rim had brought and gripped it.
Just then, the basketball machine beeped its start sound after coins dropped in, and Teddy grabbed the ball.
I calmly started filming him play.