Chapter 98

Witness Account

(Picture of several men standing at the back in a movie theater) (Long post warning) I had been waiting since before the opening to see the movie, but the timing didn't work out... I went to a nearby movie theater late at night, and a bunch of tall, model-like guys came in, all wrapped up in masks and hats. As soon as I saw them, I thought, "It's Yan Yan!" But I'm actually not very good at recognizing Yan Yan, so I had no idea who they were. I just went to see the movie I had already bought a ticket for. But then I met them again inside the theater. There were only a few people, including them, and their seats were close, so I could hear them whispering before the movie started.

"Yi Ying? Yi Yan? When are you coming out?"

"Probably near the end of the movie."

I heard this, but still couldn't figure out who they were. I decided to focus on the movie, but I couldn't help but perk up my ears. During the movie, Xuehun suddenly appeared. He was someone I used to like (revealing my age...) and I remembered he was an idol! He must have come to see the movie as a cameo and watched it with his members. When I got home and searched, I found out he was from TheoRa. I thought about getting an autograph, but since they came secretly, I let it go... I did the right thing, I guess...

(I won't reveal the exact time or which movie theater it was, so they can come back and watch movies in the future. For reference, at the end, a member named Hamiyuan had a face attack. I almost spent the whole day searching for new actor faces. It's a bit disappointing not to have seen them in person, but I'm satisfied to have watched a movie in the same space...☆

(Long post warning)(Long post warning)(Troll warning)

I've lived my life acknowledging my fangirl status, but I couldn't give up hope. Today! Finally! I saw all the members of TheoRa!!!

The convenience store where I work is about a 10-minute walk from Hanul Entertainment, so I thought I might meet TheoRa. But TheoRa members are well-behaved idols, so there were no sightings at night unless they had a night schedule...

I thought this life was over, but early this morning! A group of men came to the convenience store. Since there are many drunk troublemakers, I was tense, but from far away, something felt different!! It was like a bright light was slowly getting closer! According to other sightings, they usually wear masks and hats, but they weren't wearing any!! Maybe because it was early morning and there were no people around! Thanks to that, when I handed Xuehun the card, my hands were trembling... How could my heart calm down when I saw TheoRa in person from just a few feet away? I'm lucky I didn't faint. I couldn't take a picture because I looked too bad, and I wanted to get an autograph, but I was too nervous to speak... After TheoRa left, I collapsed... I found out they had been to the movies and probably stopped by the convenience store on their way back. I never thought I'd become a hardcore fan... I'm glad I worked at the convenience store...

This is my achievement in life, and below is my review of TheoRa in person! I'll write them in order of age! I'll try to avoid being too fangirly.

Xuehun: Despite his slender build, he has broad shoulders. Overall, he feels very solid. He's not bulky at all! He has thick eyebrows and pitch-black irises like a black hole. My eyes were naturally drawn to his. His tone is incredibly gentle, melting me. He's also very kind to the members. He bought ice cream!

Chulok: His eyes are long, giving him a slightly seductive look. He seemed strict to the members, even when smiling. When he spoke, the members quickly responded, which surprised me. Chulok seems to be a charismatic leader. He greeted me politely when entering and leaving the store.

Jehton: He has a high nose bridge and prominent brow bones, making his eyes look deep. He has a handsome aura. He doesn't seem to talk much, but his voice is amazing. Especially when he mixes in English words, his voice becomes deeper and his pronunciation is perfect! You have to hear it to believe it!

Hamiwon: When he came in, I thought a doll was walking. He's very handsome and cute. I didn't realize he was so tall from just seeing videos. His small head must have been trying to fit his features. I learned that long and thick eyelashes create shadows under the eyes. His skin is the best, hands down! (I've seen many celebrities, but he's in the top tier.) Oran: His face is exactly as seen on screen. His eyes are slightly downturned, making him look gentle. He doesn't seem to be the type to be affectionate to the members. He didn't smile during his time in the store, so I didn't see his dimples. His skin was smooth and transparent, making me envious.

Baekha: Among the members, he had the best fashion sense. He wore a blue hoodie, black shorts that reached his knees, and a beanie, which looked great. (Except for Jehton, who has a hip-hop style, the others wore simple, monochrome T-shirts and pants or shirts and pants.) He has a strong, clear-cut, and confident handsome face. His personality is cute and lively. He's definitely the mood maker of TheoRa!

...

The fact that we went to the movie theater for a group viewing spread among the cottages.

I received this information through Chulok. Witness accounts are being posted on SNS one after another.

We stopped by a convenience store on our way back to the dorm and bought ice cream, but I didn't expect the part-time worker to be a cottage member!

If I had recognized us, they might have taken a picture.

"Sure enough, your hands were trembling when you handed me the card. I didn't imagine it."

Xuehun later realized and felt regretful.

It was practically impossible to watch a movie without anyone noticing. I was naive to think we could hide it perfectly.

We didn't encounter many people on our way back, so how did so many people recognize us?

I thought TheoRa's recognition was still lacking, but it seems to be higher than expected.

I was in disbelief and felt a bit dazed. It was clear that more people were recognizing us, even if they weren't official fans.

We need to work harder. And we should remember that there are always eyes watching us.

"Got it? Whatever you do, it will be exposed."

Chulok subtly put pressure on us. Our members wouldn't do anything wrong. Is he trying to set an example as the leader?

"I trust our members~."

When I turned to Chulok, his narrow fox eyes were gone, and his eyes were devoid of any smile, which made me pause.

He wasn't just trying to set an example but was giving a warning.

Not just me, but the other members also noticed and responded immediately.

"I'll be careful."

"Got it!"

It would be hard to make Chulok, who usually gives us freedom, angry without a good reason.

I must never do anything to make him angry. I can't handle an angry Chulok.

"It's time. The deadline for the light stick vote."

Chulok, with his narrow eyes again, announced the voting deadline.

"Drumroll! Which light stick will get the most votes? The results will be announced in 10 seconds!"

"What, it's a commercial break?"

"Why, Oran! It's fun!"

Before the 10 seconds were up, Baekha hid the phone with the results and then revealed it with a "Ta-da!" The winner by a small margin was the 1st transformation combination light stick. The impact of the transformation and combination was just too strong! Whose is this?

"The 1st candidate is... Chulok's idea!"

Surprising. Not only can Chulok not draw, but he also came up with the transformation and combination feature.

The addition of various functions is typical of Chulok, making it plausible.

"Five errand boys?"

"A pity!"

"Baekha, which one was yours?"

"Mine is 5!"

The cost-effective 5th light stick got many votes in the later stages and came in second. Focusing on the light stick's primary purpose was effective.

"Which one was yours, Hamiyuan?"

Oran asked. Since we had a bet, he must have been curious about the result. After double-checking the results, I curled my lips.

"Heh."

Seeing me smirk, Oran raised an eyebrow. His reaction made me even more delighted.

"What? You came in third? 3rd?"

Even if I didn't come in first, as long as I beat Oran, it would be fine. Since 1st and 2nd were already taken, I came in 3rd. Oran must have come in lower.

"Ha! This is no good. I was confident."

"Yeon-form, Win!"

Looking at the comments under the voting page, there was a reason Oran got fewer votes.

The design was beautiful, but the intricate wooden pattern inside the light stick was difficult to implement. Some thought it would make the light weaker.

"So, when will you draw it?"

Oran clicked his tongue in response to my triumphant question. He couldn't do anything about it, even if he was dissatisfied. The game is ruthless!

"Pick a day whenever. I need to use it for personal content shooting."

A typical Oran move, trying to avoid a loss. My goal was to get a portrait from Oran, so I didn't mind.

Oran, who never does anything half-heartedly, wouldn't draw me carelessly.

Maybe the result will be even better than expected.

"It will take a while since I draw slowly."

"Oran-form! Draw one for me too!"

Baekha, who had been listening to our conversation, chimed in.

"Sure, someday."

"Someday?!"

Baekha, lying on the floor of the dorm living room, made a fake crying sound in frustration.

A cat named Hyun stepped on Baekha's hand, which was touching the floor.

"Ah! Hyun!"

Baekha tried to catch Hyun, who slipped away like slime, and was frustrated again.

Hyun, who had been playing with Baekha, came back to my thigh and made toast. Hyun is a difficult cat.

"Yeon, what are you doing during the break?"

Ji-on asked. TheoRa had a week off before starting the next album production.

There were no important broadcast schedules, so they generously gave us a week off.

"I might go home with Hyun."

I planned to stay for two or four days. I would still need to go to school regularly, but I could spend some time with my parents.

"Chulok?"

"I might go home and talk to my father. I plan to just go along with his mood."

"Good luck."

Oran's response made Chulok seem like a salesperson going to entertain a client. What is the relationship between Chulok and the male actor...?

Baekha, Oran, and Xuehun also said they would go home to spend time with their families.

Ah, so Ji-on will be left alone. It would be difficult for him to go to the UK. I wondered why Ji-on asked first.

"Do you want to come home with me?"

Imagining Ji-on alone in the dorm made me feel uneasy. My parents would welcome him, so I could decide based on my preference.

"Is that okay?"

"Sure."

"Nice!"

Was coming to my house that good for him? He had asked for a room in the basement before.

When I told my parents about Ji-on's visit, they welcomed it with open arms.

Ji-on isn't particularly polite to adults, but he seems to be especially friendly to my parents.

Maybe because we are family and in the same group, he tries harder. I also need to treat the families of other members well.

"After you go home, do you have any plans for the remaining break? Ji-on?"

Chulok, who was holding a freeze-dried cod treat in front of Hyun's mouth, asked without turning his head.

I had no friends to meet, and no postponed plans.

"I don't have any."

"Did you want to work on a song?"

"Then where should we go? Maybe the beach?"

"Beach?! Chulok, are you planning to go with the three of you without me?"

Baekha, who suddenly jumped up, widened his eyes.

"Ah, I'm bothered."

Although he said he was bothered, he wouldn't let us go to the beach without him.

The casual conversation was becoming more concrete. The one who put the final touch on the topic was Xuehun.

"...If we're going to the beach, do you want to come to my house?"