Chapter 10

### Chapter 10 of the Genius Troubadour's Music Broadcast (10/200)

### Chapter 10 of the Genius Troubadour's Music Broadcast

“...Huh?”

“You go first.”

“No... Okay, I got it.”

When Lee Han turned around, he saw two people standing awkwardly behind him. They were Jeon Siwoo and Lee Hayun.

“Um, I’m really sorry for what happened today.”

As Lee Hayun stepped back, Jeon Siwoo stepped forward to apologize to Lee Han. He bowed deeply, exactly 90 degrees. It seemed he had just finished his deliberation.

“I formally apologize for the things I said today, not knowing anything. I guess I was more on edge lately because of the band stuff.”

“Ah, no, it’s not that. I did say some harsh things, being an outsider. You had every right to be angry.”

“...Thank you.”

“Hmm, really?”

“Of course!”

“Then, can I be more casual with you from now on? I think you’re older, so it’s fine, right?”

“Ah, sure!”

“Great. Then it’s really over now.”

Lee Han lifted his head and smiled at Jeon Siwoo, who was looking at him with a moved expression. It was one of the most satisfying moments of the day.

“By the way, why is Hayun here...?”

“...Could I have your phone number?”

After finishing his conversation with Jeon Siwoo, Lee Hayun held out his phone. Upon reflection, he had never given his phone number to anyone except Kim Do-yun.

Lee Han was not very familiar with modern devices like phones, which was why this happened. Here, it was common to exchange phone numbers or even follow each other on social media.

“I’ll give it to you. Hand me your phone.”

“That’s not fair! Hyung! If you’re giving it to her, give it to me too!”

“Alright, I’ll give it to Hayun too, and you as well.”

Lee Han chuckled at Jeon Siwoo, who hurriedly took out his phone, and then gave them his phone number. The moment he received the number, Lee Hayun's face lit up, suggesting he had come specifically to get it.

“Then, see you next time. I had a lot of fun today.”

“Sure!”

“Later... Teach me the guitar. And next time, you can be more casual with me too.”

“Huh? Ah, got it.”

Lee Han was momentarily taken aback by Lee Hayun’s sudden words but soon nodded and left with a good feeling. Originally, he hadn’t planned to broadcast today, but the events of the day made it impossible not to sing. It was decided that he would broadcast today.

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A little past 7 PM.

“Hello everyone, I’m a bit late today.”

Lee Han started the broadcast and greeted the people. Fortunately, he didn’t have the mindset of a professional broadcaster, so no one complained about him starting at a different time than usual.

- *Sigh*~

- A broadcast 10 minutes before quitting time? I can’t wait - This broadcast will be responsible for the subway songs today 😂

People were cheering because the broadcast started during the evening rush hour instead of the awkward morning time.

“Is this time slot okay for everyone?”

- Really good.

- This is the right time for a broadcast.

- I was worried about the time from yesterday, but this is perfect.

Lee Han smiled at the positive reactions and started operating the computer. Since he would likely start broadcasting around this time when he started his part-time job, it was a good sign that people liked it.

‘But, it’s more than I expected.’

The number of viewers, which had been in the single digits until yesterday, had quickly risen to the hundreds. It was probably due to the clips from yesterday.

- Are you going to sing today?

- Do you have any other original songs? If you do, please sing them 😢- I can’t find them anywhere, are you not releasing an album 😢?

- *Sigh*~

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Lee Han ran his hand through his hair as he watched the chat messages keep coming in. Despite the soundproof walls making the room quiet, the chat made it feel lively. Of course, this wasn’t a bad thing. Lee Han always enjoyed the lively atmosphere.

“Everyone seems to have come after seeing the clips from yesterday, right?”

- Yes.

- I came here after watching the clips yesterday - I’ve been watching since Lady Yeo-mi-seol’s broadcast - You really sing well, don’t you?

- I became a fan after listening for a bit 😂

- The clip was really short, but it gave me goosebumps for the first time;

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The viewers answered Lee Han’s question by explaining how they found the broadcast. As expected, the majority had come after seeing the clips.

“Then, what should I do? Today, I’m going to try something different from usual.”

- ????

- No, Mr. Lee! What are you talking about!

- You’re throwing the oars away when the tide is coming in 😂

The chat was flooded with question marks at Lee Han’s sudden statement. It was understandable. Until now, Lee Han had only chatted and sung, so suddenly announcing a different type of broadcast was confusing. It was like finding a restaurant known for its cold noodles and suddenly being served hot soup.

“Ah, but don’t worry, it’s not too different. Of course, I’ll still sing.”

Lee Han confirmed the expected reactions from the viewers and raised his hands, making a “woah” sound to calm them down. He hadn’t planned to do anything completely unrelated to music.

So, what he was going to do today was this.

- ?? What is it?

- Suddenly showing the computer screen?

- Where did the camera go, and the computer screen is showing.

“Today, I’m going to try composing on the computer.”

Lee Han opened a composition program he had found on his way home. He knew about such programs from ‘Lee Han’s’ memories, but after seeing the harmony of the instruments today, he couldn’t resist.

‘They say here that even a stubborn ox can be tamed with a sharp knife, right?’

Lee Han looked at the program, which had many unknown features, probably because it was paid. The reason he was broadcasting while trying to compose, even though he could do it alone, was this.

“Now, you all have to teach me.”

- ?

- ??

- Who’s teaching who?

The chat was flooded with question marks again at Lee Han’s words. He wasn’t flustered and explained again.

“I don’t know how to use this, so I need your help.”

A simple statement. It was the truth. ‘Lee Han’s’ memories only mentioned the existence of the program, not how to use it. In his current state, he couldn’t even operate the program, let alone compose.

- So, you’re turning on the broadcast to get a free teacher?

- These viewers will do it for free 😂

- Most of them are new to the broadcast today, so it’s not easy 😂- But, is there anyone who knows how to use such a program?

The chat had various reactions to Lee Han’s unexpected words. Most didn’t know what the program was, but the number of viewers had grown to around 600. Moreover, since his broadcast mainly focused on music, there was a good chance someone knew about it.

- This is AWC, right? For someone who doesn’t know anything, you’ve bought a good one. Did you look it up on the internet?

Someone said this.

“Ah, thank you, Dencho-rim. Yes, a friend recommended it, but once I installed it, I didn’t know what to do. Today, I’m going to try making a beat with the viewers.”

Lee Han thanked the sudden donation and explained his plan. Besides singing, making music with the viewers was also a good idea. Creating his first composition in this world with people who loved his songs was quite romantic.

“Teaching someone is a gain, right? Definitely...”

Lee Han nodded at the viewer’s reasonable comment. After all, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. He had arrived home late because he had to pay the Harang Band for their performance. Naturally, those who taught him the program should also be rewarded.

“So, here’s what I’ll do. I’ll give three song requests to those who teach me how to use the program.”

- ???

- Song requests?

- No, this is not right...

- Wait a moment. AWC? I’ll go study it.

The chat suddenly became busy at Lee Han’s words. It was understandable. The number of viewers had surged in just one day. Even though the system wasn’t fully established, anyone who knew the broadcast would understand that with this many people, it wouldn’t be possible to request songs through chat like before.

“What do you think?”

“Sounds good.”

Lee Han agreed with the viewer’s suggestion and focused on the composition program again.

- I’ll start with the basics.

- Do you know the options?

- Yes, AWC is tricky, so you need to set the options first - Try clicking the gear icon.

The number of viewers coaching him increased, probably because they wanted the three song requests. It wasn’t bad. While too many cooks can spoil the broth, with a good controller, the boat can be built much faster.

- You can choose instruments from the window on the far right.

- The scale is set by clicking where the cursor is.

- The rhythm box can be copied with a simple Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V...

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“Oh, I get the general idea.”

With a basic understanding of music, Lee Han quickly absorbed the viewers’ explanations. He learned the basic operations of the program and created a simple rhythm.

Dun-dun-dun-dun

A funky rhythm with a basic bass, drum kick, and guitar.

- Oh, what is this?

- Did you make this in a flash? Why is it so good 😂

- Talent is insane

- Music and arts really do require talent.

The viewers were amazed at how good Lee Han’s rhythm was, even though he had just started. It was a clean rhythm from start to finish, even for those who didn’t know much about music.

However, the problem was with the viewers who knew a bit about music.

- What is this?

- No, are you really learning this for the first time?

- Is this not a hidden camera?

How could he create such a rhythm in just 30 minutes of learning the program? It was possible if he had composed before and was just learning the program. But from watching the broadcast, it was clear that Lee Han didn’t know much about composition.

- No, wait. So, the song you sang yesterday, you just made it without knowing how to compose?

- ?????

- Really?

- You’re insane 😂

- I feel so inadequate.

It was truly a genius-level talent. The viewers laughed in disbelief at Lee Han’s monstrous talent.

“...”

But Lee Han didn’t have the time to care about that. The reason was simple.

‘It’s fun!’

The music program he had just learned was incredibly enjoyable. The sounds created with a few button presses. Lee Han felt goosebumps from the rhythm he had created with his own hands. It wasn’t perfect yet, but it was still amazing.

The fact that he could create something like this with just a computer was astonishing.

‘With this...’

Lee Han thought of "Wish," which was only complete in his head. Using this program, he could finish the song even without knowing how to play other instruments.

‘But first, I’ll make a song with the viewers.’

Lee Han deleted the rhythm he had created to make a new one, seeing the viewers who were feeling inadequate.

- ?? Why delete it?

- No, that was good.

- What are you doing now???

Naturally, the chat exploded. Messages asking him to undo the deletion flooded in. But Lee Han didn’t press the undo button.

After all, those were just practice. They might look good to the viewers, but to Lee Han, they were just okay. The real thing was about to begin.

“Now that I’ve got the hang of it, let’s make something together as I said.”

Lee Han calmed the angry viewers and stretched his fingers. That day, they created nine rhythms. All of them were incredibly good.