Chapter 127
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 127
Chapter Title PartTime Job Lottery
At first, everyone looked ready to rebel a bit at the news of having to work again.
But the mood flipped instantly at the mention of a reward.
Kang Siyoon, in particular, flashed his eyes and struck the exact same pose as the head of the planning team.
Id love to hear the details on what kind of reward it is.
I was impressed by Kang Siyoons instant variety show instincts.
Unlike other days, a camera for the reality show filming had followed us right into the conference room.
That meant this conversation would make it into the reality footage.
The quickwitted Kang Siyoon had picked up on it faster than anyone and acted accordingly.
The planning team head let out a hearty laugh at Kang Siyoons words.
As expected, you all react right away to the word reward.
Isnt the sweetest reward the one you get after grueling work?
I know you all from Celeste are jumping into filming so diligently even before your official debut. So Ive prepared a reward thatll recharge your tired bodies and boost morale.
Tell us already!
Im dying to know what it is.
As the team head dragged it out with skills rivaling Choi Sia, whod hosted Idol Training Simulation, the members started urging him to reveal the reward.
If you successfully complete the mission for the second Reverse Tribute project, well provide you with a free stay at a luxury private pool villa.
A pool villa!
The weathers getting warmer these daysswimming would be so fun!
We can crash there for a full night, right?
Like a proper resort vacation?
The team head showed us a laptop photo of the pool villa wed be staying at.
Spacious, comfortable rooms, a lavish outdoor pool, and even a barbecue area where we could grill meat to our hearts content.
It was the perfect vacation for the increasingly hot weather lately.
I just want to lie in bed all day with the AC blasting and burrow under the covers.
The meat for the BBQ is provided too, right?
Of course, well provide all the food.
My motivations surging all of a sudden.
Leave it all to us!
It had been ages since Id had a proper vacation like this.
So I nodded, brimming with confidence.
Well handle any task and make sure to claim that reward.
Its great to see everyone so motivated. Now, lets get into the second Reverse Tribute project content proper.
Two items appeared below the Daily PartTime Job Experience text on the PPT slide.
We leaned forward to read the text closely.
Daily movie theater parttime job.
Daily supermarket tasting corner parttime job?
Thats exactly right, as youve read!
The team head beamed at us.
Last time, you did a reverse tribute directly for the fans. This time, were doing a tribute by helping out regular citizens. Youll draw lots to decide which of the two jobs each of you gets, with four spots for the movie theater and three for the tasting corner.
Which one seems harder?
Definitely the movie theater job.
In response to Chae Eungyus question, Song Hyeongbin answered with a deadly serious expression.
A rare shadow clouded his face.
One of my close friends did it at Superbox for two years, and he said it was the worst parttime job hed ever done.
That bad? All I can picture is popcorn.
Hyung, its not about popping popcornits that by the end, your legs feel like theyve been popped like popcorn.
That sounds rough.
Hearing Song Hyeongbins earnest warning, the members gradually started showing signs of wanting to avoid the movie theater job.
But then Heo Yubin countered about the tasting corner.
Isnt the tasting corner brutal too? When you go to a big supermarket, the people there have to stand all day hawking samples and keep making food. Thats gotta drain your stamina like crazy.
Youve got a point now that you mention it.
Yeah, constantly talking has to be tough. Weve gotta protect our Yubins voice.
Ugh, so which ones better?
You could feel how much effort theyd put into balancing it perfectly.
Hmm.
Kang Siyoon, chin in hand, pondered for a long while before asking my opinion.
Karis, which do you think is better?
Honestly, both seem about the same difficulty.
No gut feeling on which might be even a tiny bit easier?
Since its a lottery anyway, we should just relax and leave it to luck, Siyoon.
Ugh, tricky.
There was no time to dwell further.
A waiting staff member brought over the lottery box and placed it on the table.
Whos first?
The box is closer to Yooncheol, so lets go left to right?
Okay.
Ji Yooncheol eyed the seven sticks intently.
Normally, hed grab one without a second thought, but even this guy, who always kept a poker face, seemed a bit shaken facing a potentially grueling job.
This one.
Next came Chae Eungyu, Song Hyeongbin, and Heo Yubin in order.
When my turn came, I picked one of the remaining sticks right away.
Everythings down to luck anyway. No point overthinking.
The drawing ended.
Now, who would get assigned where.
Lets reveal in the order we drew.
Me first?
Ji Yooncheol cautiously unfolded his stick.
Hed drawn Tasting Corner PartTime Job.
Ah, one tasting corner spots gone already. This is making me nervous.
Song Hyeongbin, desperate to avoid the movie theater job, swallowed hard.
But prayers like that always seemed to miss the mark.
No, no way! Am I seriously cursed with bad luck?
Lets just make the best of it, Hyeongbin.
Hyung, were in deep trouble!
Heo Yubin followed suit, drawing Movie Theater PartTime Job as well.
I calmly unfolded mine, which read Tasting Corner PartTime Job.
This might be okay.
Heres the final lineup. Movie theater team Eungyu, Hyeongbin, Yubin, Siyoon. Tasting corner team Yooncheol, Karis, Minha. Thats set.
Yu Minha scooted her chair over next to me with a big grin.
Karis hyungnim, lets have fun with this!
Lets do our best.
Ive wanted to do a tasting corner job since forever! I always thought the people working there were amazing as a kid. Id shamelessly snag three fruit samples at once back then, hehe. Hawking samples sounds fun too. Can we sneak tastes while making the food?
Better ask the instructor wholl be teaching us.
As I listened to Yu Minhas engine revving up after a while, I pondered our teams lineup.
When Heo Yubin first met Yu Minha, Id worried his introverted personality might suffer.
But hed succumbed to Yu Minhas overwhelming social energy, and now they chattered nonstop together.
I wondered if the same would apply to Ji Yooncheol.
Somehow, I doubt itll work on him. But you never know.
Ji Yooncheol chatting animatedly with Yu Minha.
Impossible to picture, even in my head.
Now, time to explain the mission to earn that reward vacation.
Please make it easy. Please.
Song Hyeongbin, still reeling from his movie theater draw, pleaded desperately again.
The missions simple. Combine both teams sales and hit over 1 million won total for success. Pretty straightforward, right?
So we need 500k each, or one team crushes it for an easier win.
How much is a popcorn set again?
1 million won in sales felt neither too easy nor impossible.
Of course, since it was for reality show filming, there wasnt huge pressure.
Still, to snag that reward vacation, Id have to take the tasting corner job seriously.
There was a break before filming the second Reverse Tribute content.
They needed to lock in locations and schedules before proper shooting could start.
Plus, we had to learn how to do the jobs properly, so plenty to prepare.
Until outdoor filming, we focused on debut stage prep.
Doesnt this part feel a bit off in scale?
I get the same awkward vibe. Maybe tweak the angle here?
If I step back a little more, it should line up.
The final choreography came together quickly.
We eagerly learned the detailed moves from the choreographer, constantly refining rough spots.
And as if it were natural, we gathered in the practice room every night for extra selfpractice.
Dancing together late into the night felt nostalgically like we were back on Idol Training Simulation, which was oddly comforting.
Weve gotta master everything fast before MV shooting starts. Lets push hard even if its tough.
Honestly, compared to prep back then, this is a breeze!
Wanna pull an allnighter like old times and keep going?
Why are you doing this to us, Eungyu hyung!
We reviewed the choreography and positioning wed first learned from the instructor daily, helping each other out.
With all the members whod taught their survival teams dances present, our selfpractice progress flew along.
Any missed details, and Ji Yooncheol would raise a hand to point them out before you knew it.
To not fall behind the others, I have to give my all every moment.
I checked my Status Window frequently.
Nonstop practice since the final round had boosted proficiency a lot.
Name Karis von Walden Han Jihyuk
Age 20 28
Vocal B 2030
Dance B 1530
Stamina A 1260
Looks SSS Nonvariable
Charisma B 930
Traits Prince of the Kingdom, Surpasser of the Demon King
Status Ailment Otherworldly Being Possessor
Proficiency had built up naturally, raising stats without my skill points.
I confirmed my Arank Stamina and newly B Charisma.
Charisma hitting B is a huge relief. Saves skill points.
Not just meeveryone in Celeste had grown through the brutal survival.
Except Heo Yubin, whose main focus wasnt dance, all members Dance stats were Arank or better.
As final 1st place winner, Id automatically take debut stage center.
To not get overshadowed, I had to pour skill points into Dance, even if it hurt.
Plus, this choreography demanded precise details, so boosting Dance upfront made sense.
I boldly invested all saved points, pushing Dance to A.
That settles one worry for now.
Everything flowed smoothly.
Just nail the reality project, and wed clear a major hurdle.
Come on, come on! This isnt an everyday chance! Tender, delicious seasoned beef bulgogi, buy one get one free! This amazingly marinated beef bulgogi for just 12,000 won, buy one get one free!
Somehow, this felt even tougher than the debut event cafe gig.