Chapter 61
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 61
Chapter Title: Chaewon-ah, Unnie Will Cheer You On Until the End…!!
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Chaewon-ah, unnie will cheer you on until the end…!!
Is there any day as thrilling for office workers as Friday?
"…Wow, I have to work overtime."
Of course, excluding those stuck with overtime.
"Working without a commute is just for a day or two? Just think of it as racking up more achievements~."
JP headquarters, 8th floor—Enter Ever's dedicated fan manager PR team office.
Chae-ah patted her overtime-drained junior's shoulder and swiped her entry card.
"Team leader, how did you manage all this during tour season?"
"Isn't it just love for the artists? Hang in there, and later on, there's no company as great as ours~."
Chae-ah chuckled and handed her junior a lollipop.
After receiving a grateful "I'll enjoy it," she finally settled at her desk to check her schedule.
"10:30, negative issues and today's tasks meeting—get ready for that."
"Yes."
"And Somin-ssi, double-check the shorts filming schedule Phase requested and send it to the manager team."
"Yes, team leader."
She briskly delegated tasks while neatly ticking off her daily to-dos.
A fan manager's job is fundamentally a bridge linking fans and stars…
But it feels more like service work—constant monitoring every second, massive collaboration with other teams, days flying by without a breath.
Especially now, with the world tour just four months away, prepping new merch and 7th anniversary events—
"Team leader! Wh-what do I do with this?"
A junior's frantic voice.
She had over a year on the job, so she rarely panicked like this. Curious, Chae-ah replied.
"Pass it straight to me. I'll handle it."
Chae-ah calmly soothed her.
The junior nodded at her steady demeanor and forwarded the task…
"Dating rumor?"
The three unexpected words left Chae-ah stunned.
It was a dating rumor about her ultimate bias, Chaewon.
"…Chaewon has a dating rumor?"
Her startled voice slipped out.
Forget that it had broken—who the hell was this guy, and where was he from?
As a fan, she fretted over Chaewon's partner. As a fan manager, her mind raced with crisis control.
Chae-ah swallowed dryly and scanned the SNS buzz and draft press release pleading for clarification…
"Ah, it's Yumin-ssi."
Confirming the partner was Chaewon's childhood friend Yumin brought an odd wave of relief.
Her heart lighter, Chae-ah dug into the controversial community photos and posts.
Fan managers didn't track every celeb schedule, but with their involvement, it was a quick parse.
The posts were from Chaewon's personal schedule yesterday.
She recalled requesting security from the managers for Lotte World.
"…They really suit each other."
Matching school uniforms and headbands, strolling arm-in-arm amiably; Yumin comforting a weary-faced Chaewon…
Not a single photo lacked charm.
It started with the vlog, really.
Even strangers could feel the deep trust and friendship built over years.
Idol world hated dating talk, but fans saw how perfectly Yumin fit Chaewon—and bought in.
Today's posts would seal the deal.
"…Gotta report to the department head first."
Chae-ah sighed and opened her email.
As a Forever since Ever's debut days, the photos screamed "they're dating"—but work was work.
Not negative, but with Chaewon at peak hype, the whole company needed to mobilize.
She fired off a quick email summary to the boss…
「Just post admitting the relationship.」
Official stance from above came fast.
"…Chaeyoung-ssi. Post a statement to press admitting the dating."
Bittersweet as a longtime fan and pro, Chae-ah managed a wry smile.
「The two have been childhood friends since young and recently began dating after developing feelings.」
「Chaewon's partner is a non-celeb, so we hope fans view their relationship warmly.」
Like any statement, no need to drag out a dating admission.
Fans and public wanted yes or no.
"Never imagined this day for us."
"Few years from now, probably. If Ever renews, that is."
Lunchtime.
Frantic morning: packed work plus Chaewon's dating confirmation.
Other teams pinged right after the post—"Chaewon really dating?" Chae-ah replied dryly: yes.
…How to describe this mood?
Her bias with a good guy? Thrilling. Sudden? Unavoidable.
Signals were everywhere already…
Yeah. Fans always feel their fave's romance hits out of nowhere.
Chae-ah nursed her coffee after endless articles, then hit the communities.
Hope they date prettily forever and ever...........
With Chaewon smiling like that right in front, falling for her is normal.. sob, pretty princess, have a beautiful romance
Childhood friends datingㅠㅠ Such a perfect pair, so heartwarmingㅎㅎ No drama, just long pretty love, marriage, kids, living happily ever after
Please film more together, it's too heart-fluttering
ㅠㅠ For real…. When's that footage dropping…!!ㅠㅠ
Corner of my mouth rising in my room watching this—legendary life
Somehow,, feels like idol dating culture is shifting,, idols are humans too, hope everyone dates comfy and happy,,,❤
Predictable reactions, but overwhelmingly supportive.
Chaewon's image was golden anyway…
Middle school classmates of both. Knew it.
Said "not dating" over and over, now they are…. Anyway, support!!
High school classmate of Yumin. Thinks he should pay more taxes.
Yumin's seriously too kind? Over three high school years, no one as diligent, speaks so sweetly…. Haa. Needs a special probe.
Yumin hyung's military junior. When I struggled adapting, he cared so thoughtfully, cheered me on—discharged safe thanks to him. Thinks he should enlist again.
Doesn't know Yumin-ssi. Yes. Jealous.
Character mattered most in dating scandals—Yumin praise flooded top comments, tons of supporters.
Chae-ah scrolled endlessly, emotions swirling—
Ding!
「Chaewon-nim posted: “Forever, it's Chaewon.”」
Sudden fan community alert.
Under an hour since the rumor—Chaewon posted.
Chae-ah clicked, entranced.
『Hello, Forever. It's Chaewon.』
『Um…. Gotta be super shocked by the sudden news, right?』
『Our Forever always fretting over me, wondering how I am… must be stunned. But yes, I have a precious bond now.』
『Many Forever know, but he's my longtime childhood friend. Supported me from when I was little dreaming of idols till now—truly precious.』
『15 years. Long as friends, finally connecting.』
『Many reasons, but what made me fall most? Feeling loved, anytime, anywhere.』
『When I was nobody, debut chaos, showered in Forever love.』
『Even my lowest, most pathetic times.』
『Yes. He grows me into someone cool—reliable and cute.』
『You've cherished me endlessly, so disappointment's fair—but please understand, cheer us.』
『Not an idol like me, so broader grace means the world.』
『Sorry for the shock. I'll work harder to ease your hearts.』
『Thank you, love you, our endlessly loving Forever.』
Chaewon's heartfelt handwriting.
Every stroke pressed with care, lest it fade—typed duplicate for clarity…
"Chaewon-ah, unnie will cheer you on until the end…!!"
Impossible not to melt.
Impossible not to adore Chaewon, who bared her truth unfiltered right after the rumor to soothe fans.
"Team leader, you okay…?"
True Forever Chae-ah, surging with feels, spam-replying madly—
A passing junior halted at her cry.
Stared at Chae-ah's dazed, screen-glued face…
"Afternoon add-on: round up every weird commenter into data files. Sua-ssi, Chaeyoung-ssi—keep at it."
Today's Friday and weekend? Sacrificed for her bias, as always.