Chapter 130
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 130
Chapter Title PartTime Job Day
We successfully wrapped up the first recording session and returned to the dorm.
Man, Im thinking we absolutely have to take good care of our throats, hyung.
You especially need to baby that voice of yours, Yubin. If youre out, were really screwed.
You know what? Now Im craving some of that warm yuzu tea you make, Hyeongbin hyung!
You little punk, are you just luring me into making yuzu tea on purpose?
Hehe!
Everyone was buzzing with excitement.
Part of it was the high from the composer and engineers praise.
But starting official recording meant Celestes debut was creeping up fast.
No way you couldnt start itching to finish everything and hit the stage in front of the fans.
Song Hyeongbin, heading to the kitchen to make yuzu tea for Heo Yubin, patted my shoulder as I opened the fridge.
Karis, you want some too?
Im good. Waters fine for me.
You gonna drink both these bottles by yourself?
Song Hyeongbin eyed the two water bottles in my hand.
Yooncheols throats gotta be dry too, but he went straight up to the room, so Im bringing some for him.
Now that you mention it, things okay with you and Yooncheol? Ive been too slammed to even ask.
Were getting along fine. Other than him sleeping a ton.
Hahaha! Cant talk about Yooncheol without mentioning sleep or that rabbit doll.
Song Hyeongbin burst out laughing, but his expression soon turned a bit serious.
Eungyu hyung mentioned it too, but Ive been kinda worried about Yooncheol. Hes always so unresponsive and barely talks.
He is pretty quiet, yeah.
Were all gonna be living together like this, the seven of us. If Yooncheol stays like this forever, it makes me uneasy Its a bit early to worry, but still.
Chae Eungyu thought the same, and so did Song Hyeongbin.
Everyone was wondering why the maknae, Ji Yooncheol, wasnt lively like the other members and just stayed so quiet.
If it kept up, thered be worries down the line. Weird rumors could even start circulating on communities.
But Id seen Ji Yooncheols personality shift from the Idol Training Simulation days with my own eyes.
If he acted around the others like he does with me, no one would be worried.
For now, I gave him a straightforward rundown of our room situation.
Compared to survival show days, Yooncheol showed emotions more often and talked to me way more.
Song Hyeongbin nodded slowly after hearing me out.
Good to know he lets his guard down a bit around you. But why not with us?
Im guessing hes approaching one by one, slowly. Thats my cautious take.
And youre first on the list?
Probably
Like a cat picking its favorite owner. Damn, Im jealous.
Song Hyeongbin teased me in a playful tone.
Anyway, hearing that from you eases my mind. Ive been stressing. Never seen a kid his age so quiet and deadpan. Back at my old agency as a trainee, there were tons of young kids, and they were all bright and full of energy. Made me wonder sometimes.
What about?
What if something happened to Yooncheol back in the day? Doesnt seem like hes always been like this, right? If he was naturally that quiet and chill, hed be silent around you too. But hes not.
Song Hyeongbin had a point.
If Ji Yooncheols survival show self was his real personality, he wouldnt have closed the distance with me now.
But hed straightup told me he wanted to talk more.
Like Hyeongbin said, something in the past probably turned him into this.
What could make a 17yearold boy wear that expression all the time?
Song Hyeongbin stirred the yuzu syrup vigorously with a spoon.
Sorry for dumping this random heavy stuff on you outta nowhere. Held you up too long?
Nah.
Waters dripping from that bottle. Head up and rest. Youre practicing the tasting corner tomorrow, right?
Yeah. Youve got the cinema
Haaaaah.
Sorry for bringing it up.
Song Hyeongbin still hadnt escaped the nightmare of his cinema parttime gig.
I bid him sweet dreams and headed to my room.
Opening the door, I saw Ji Yooncheol lying there, hugging his rabbit doll and scrolling on his phone.
Yooncheol. Thirsty? Brought some water just in case.
Ah. Thanks.
Ji Yooncheol took the water bottle politely with both hands.
I sat on the edge of his bed and took a few cool sips.
Whatre you watching?
Agency seniors stages.
Bright lights flashed on Ji Yooncheols phone screen.
The idols performing on stage were
Hailight, right?
Yeah.
Memory fuzzy, but I recalled the name.
Dexter Entertainments sixmember boy group, where Ji Yooncheol belonged.
Not toptier heavyweights, but they steadily dropped hits and held strong as secondstring mains.
Well be up on stages like that soon. Time flies, so dont worry.
Oh, wasnt watching it like that
Hm?
Ji Yooncheol fiddled with Mutos ear and mumbled softly.
Trying to get motivated.
Motivated?
Yeah.
Charging up by watching his agency seniors?
But from his vibe, he didnt seem to be watching Hailight with sparkling eyes.
Karis hyung.
Got a question?
Uh, this tasting corner thing Think we can pull it off?
Felt like Yooncheol was steering the topic himself.
Didnt they rave about your grilling skills? Fans who try your meatll buy for sure. No worries.
Grillings fine, but hawking customers still makes me nervous.
Minhas handling that, so we wont need to stress it much.
Minha hyungs amazing.
Ji Yooncheols fingers rubbed Mutos ear faster.
How does he keep that energy up? Im tired just imagining it.
Im amazed every time too. Gotta be draining a ton
Karis hyung! Yooncheol! Ive got a killer idea!
Speak of the devilYoo Minha burst through our door.
His sparkling eyes screamed skyhigh mood.
You said in the car last time we should make up a promo song or something!
We did.
So I was thinking how to make a song, and boomgenius idea even Im proud of!
Calling himself a genius? He was hyped out of his mind.
Mart shoppers are mostly older folks, right? And 100 wont know were debuting idols!
Definitely 100.
So I thought, rework a song they love into a promo track! Trots huge with seniors these days. Ill sing itcheck it out!
No stopping Yoo Minha.
He snatched Ji Yooncheols halfdrunk water bottle and used it as a mic.
Bulgogi for sale, anyone Bulgogi for sale, anyone!
His sultry trot vibe showed how much hed been listening.
The parodied hit trot was famous enough to grab elders attention for sure.
Ji Yooncheol looked dazed from the full blast of Minhas energy.
You actually made a song?
Duh! You think I say Ill do something and dont? Whaddya think, Yooncheol? Nailed it, huh?
Incredible.
Sweet! Tomorrow practice, youre singing this with me, right?
Can I skip tomorrow, Karis hyung?
After Celestes surprise cafe drop for their debut event, Celebs were hyped for the next shoot.
Chae Eungyu even teased reverse fan service theme, so fans bet big on another public appearance.
Fans whod assumed no cafe visit kicked themselves and waited eyeswide for updates.
Lucky winners whod seen the members up close were also glued for the next spot.
Then one morning, an intriguing Bluebird post popped up.
photo Out grocery shopping and spotted Celeste!! Not all, like three? Hard at work stirfrying bulgogi
This tweet exploded, Celebs quotereposting like mad.
???? Whatre they doing??
Isnt this KMart?
Looks just like it? Which branch??
Anyone know, spill so we can go??
photo Soyeonah, looks like our neighborhoodMapo branch, exactly like this
Mapo? Fuck yeah, worth it? Grabbing a cab rn
By the time you get there theyll be off
At least Ill camp the parking lot
Ugh Yoo Minha If youd dated our Soyeon, she wouldnt be cabbin to Mapo on noseburied cash just for 3 secs
photo photo Just saw Karis at the mart, hes insanely handsome.
Hi!! Sorry for the closeup!! ʚ ʚ Wheres this branch?!
Hi hehe This is LMart Mapo!! But the pic from earlier? Crowds building
Thanks!! Have a great day ᴗ
photo Kids doing tasting corner?! Our Minha channeling doctor vibes putting on gloves while humming Blue Tower BGM
Bulgogi surgery or what
Which kids are there?!!
Karis, Yoo Minha, Ji Yooncheol from what I see!! Others not visible, seems split into threesfours but none here
Gandalfs blessings never end.
photo Wtf guys Celeste at Coex Superbox
Huh?? Movie??
Nah, trainee nametags on, popping popcorn??
Split between cinema and mart, insane
photo More cinematic than any movie Went for popcorn and Chae Eungyu was right there Eungyu Hyeongbin on popcorn, squid nachos Siyoon, drinks hotdogs Yubin!! Said Im a Celeb and Eungyus eyes doubled, signed my popcorn bucket Never tossing this.
Straight legend
Need to know shift end time to decide but ugh major dilemma
Dilemma? Bolting, cab summoned
Yeouido girl, sure cab itthink of Bucheon me
Pls not you, I got no friends Pls come out
The day of Celestes daily parttime jobs had finally arrived.