Chapter 93

Reckless Genius Composer's Regression - Chapter 93 (93/482)

The day after the Top 11 round of K-SingerStar, although three contestants were eliminated, the disappointment was short-lived.

Swoosh, swoosh—

Various social media platforms, including news articles and YouTube, were buzzing with the current K-SingerStar.

Thud.

Hyunsung put down his phone, which he had been staring at for a while. Now was not the time for this.

Yes, it was really time to finish the final competition song he was going to perform in the ultimate finale.

Ding!

That's what he needed to do, but as usual, a KakaoTalk message arrived early in the morning, disrupting his schedule.

Hyunsung sighed deeply, pressing his forehead.

Please, just send it all at once.

After receiving the famous quotes from Mr. Lee Duseok, he was now suffering from Kang Hajoon's KakaoTalk terrorism.

Since sending the song, he had been sending a practice recording file and a message every day.

At first, he thought, "Why go to such lengths?"

Although it was bothersome, there was a clear advantage. It was quite efficient to check the practice process and provide feedback through files alone, especially when time was uncertain.

Most importantly, when he listened to today's recording file, it was clear that the issues he pointed out yesterday had been improved, indicating a definite positive direction.

Yes, really.

If this continued, he could finish the recording soon and release it in the hoped-for season.

‘I need to wrap it up quickly…’

He promised himself that after the current show ended and the summer season album was released, he would go on a summer vacation with his family.

‘I need to go home more often…’

Just as Hyunsung was lost in his thoughts,

Ding!

His younger sister, Hyuna, sent a text message.

She probably needs some pocket money.

It seems she really needs some pocket money.

“Why didn't she just ask for it, really.”

Hyunsung immediately transferred a million won to Hyuna's account and replied.

He felt good knowing he could send pocket money to his sister whenever she needed it.

* * *

Hyuna received a text message from her brother, saying to use the money wisely, along with a notification from the Bank of Korea:

Deposit 1,000,000 won

Min Hyunsung

Deposit notification

“Huh?”

Hyuna, who was checking the amount, frowned in disbelief.

It seemed he thought she needed pocket money.

Actually…

Hyuna was going to ask if she could help her brother, who was a judge on 'K-SingerStar,' get a ticket to the live performance.

Wait.

Since it came to this, why not check how much the black market tickets for K-SingerStar cost?

She really wanted to see Kang Hajoon, her second idol, in person!

“Great.”

Hyuna immediately started a stormy search on Oimarket, where you can find anything.

“Ah…”

It was harder to get black market tickets than she thought. Even if they were available, she had to buy them through mail, but Hyuna, who had been scammed in a secondhand mail transaction before, was looking for tickets that could be bought in person.

Thud.

Hyuna put down her phone and sighed. After all, she was almost entirely supported by her brother for tuition and living expenses.

“No, no.”

Moreover, she felt uncomfortable for suddenly and unexpectedly taking such a large amount of pocket money.

“No, this is wrong.”

A million won might be a small amount for her brother to dismiss.

But.

She couldn't use the money, which was the result of her brother's hard work, just to satisfy her selfish desires.

“I'll return it.”

Hyuna immediately left the library and went to find an ATM.

* * *

The second place she visited, the LS Entertainment building, was still majestically standing.

“Even when I look again, it’s really big….”

She briefly looked up at the building, which was so tall it made her neck hurt.

Hyuna checked the envelope of money in her bag again and walked into the building.

However.

As soon as she arrived, she faced a challenge.

“Why isn’t my brother answering the phone….”

Because Hyunsung wasn't answering, she had to pace around the lobby, unable to do anything.

She couldn't even enter the gate, which made her even more anxious, knowing that a million won was in her bag.

Then.

A familiar silhouette of a man, whom she had seen somewhere before, walked past her and entered the gate smoothly.

‘Kang… Hajoon?’

As a fan, she immediately recognized that the man who just passed her and entered the gate was Kang Hajoon.

‘Why is Kang Hajoon here….’

Although she didn't know why, she followed him quickly to the gate, as if drawn by something.

“Excuse me, who are you?”

“Huh?”

“You can't enter without a pass or visitor confirmation.”

However, she was soon stopped by a security guard at the gate.

Her idol, Kang Hajoon, had already disappeared beyond the gate.

Damn, it was a chance to see him in person!

Hyuna felt that the security guard who stopped her was the most annoying person in the world.

“I came to see my brother, who works as an exclusive composer here—!”

“We can only let you in if we confirm that your brother works here.”

Hyuna groaned and took out her phone again.

Why did seeing her brother become so difficult?

Now that he was a famous person….

It felt like there was a distance, which made her secretly sad, but it was a petty complaint.

Yes.

Others might say he's a successful composer and that he makes money easily, but as his sister, she knew better than anyone how hard he worked.

That's why she came to return the million won.

Ding!

The anxious ringing of the phone continued for a while.

─ What, do you need more pocket money?

Finally, her brother's familiar voice came through the speaker.

“No, that's not it!”

─ Then what is it?

“I came to the building to see you, but I can't get in….”

─ You're at the LS Entertainment building?

“Yeah, they won't let me in at the gate.”

─ I'll call them. Tell them you're here to see HS.

“Got it! Can I go straight to the studio?”

Her brother replied with a short “Yeah” and ended the call.

A moment later.

Hyuna was able to pass through the gate after the confirmation process was completed.

Knock, knock, creak!

Hyuna arrived at the studio, and the door opened as if waiting for her knock.

“What's this sudden visit without a word?”

Inside, Hyunsung was scratching the back of his head with a nonchalant look.

“I came to give you something.”

Hyuna, who seemed quite familiar with the place, walked in and sat on the studio sofa.

She carefully took out an envelope from her bag.

“I realized I don't know your account number.”

“You wouldn't know since I never told you.”

“Right, so I came to return the money in person.”

Hyunsung picked up the envelope and asked, “Money?” as he opened it.

“Isn't this the pocket money you sent me earlier? Why are you returning it?”

“I still have the pocket money you gave me.”

“Then save it for later. Why did you come to return it?”

“I'm still a student. Such a large amount of money feels burdensome.”

Hyunsung nodded slightly, understanding.

Right, that's the kind of sister she is.

In her past life, after making money, she refused to accept living expenses and saved all the money he sent in a family savings account.

A thrifty and caring child, who loved her family deeply. She looked like her mother, though he couldn't remember clearly.

Probably…

She came running with the money, thinking it was earned by her brother's hard work.

“But I have a favor to ask you.”

Or not?

“Can you help me get a ticket to watch the K-SingerStar live performance?”

It's not just that.

“Since you're a judge, it should be possible…?”

Hyunsung didn't answer immediately. It wasn't a difficult request. If he asked the production team, getting a seat wouldn't be a problem. He hesitated because…

He remembered something from his past life.

“Can I bring Dad to watch the live performance?”

It was probably when he was a judge for K-SingerStar Season 7. He had been a judge in the previous season, and he was surprised when she said she was coming to watch.

He thought it would be complicated with a lot of people and that it would be difficult for his father, who had hearing problems, and suggested watching it on TV.

Back then.

He didn't know why he refused such a simple request. He probably felt embarrassed and awkward about bringing his family to his workplace.

Now…

Maybe it's okay to show them. They are family.

“No, it's fine if it's difficult!”

Hyuna, who had been waiting for a long time, seemed to assume it was a difficult request.

“Who said it was difficult?”

“Huh?”

“I'll reserve two seats.”

Hyunsung patted Hyuna's head and added,

“Come with Dad during the final round.”

It would be best to bring them during the final round when the song he composed would be performed for the first time in the competition.

“Yeah! I'll go with Dad! You're the best, brother!”

Hyuna, who was excited, raised her thumb.

“Ah, right!”

She seemed to remember something and opened her mouth again.

“I have a question.”

“What is it?”

“I think I saw Kang Hajoon in the lobby just now.”

“Kang Hajoon?”

“Yeah, the one from K-SingerStar!”

“What about him?”

“Well, I saw him just walk in and out of the gate….”

“Of course.”

Hyuna tilted her head, confused, and asked, “Huh?”

“He's a trainee at LS Entertainment.”

“Wow.”

“Don't tell anyone.”

Hyunsung, who had been speaking casually, suddenly narrowed his eyes and asked,

“Hyuna, is the reason you want to watch K-SingerStar because of Kang Hajoon?”

“Eh? No, not really! It's also because it's a show you're on, and I wanted to see it….”

Seeing her stammer, it was clear she came to see Kang Hajoon.

Should I cancel giving him the song?

Like any older brother, Hyunsung couldn't help but be protective.

He often didn't like his sister's boyfriends for no reason.

But.

Kang Hajoon doesn't even know about his sister, so he can't take back the song he already gave.

If he tells her not to come after inviting her, Hyuna will be disappointed.

Kang Hajoon is a celebrity now.

He should calmly understand his sister's feelings for a celebrity.

‘Should I just ignore it…?’

Hyuna, seeing her brother's expression turn fierce, asked in surprise,

“Brother? Why do you look so serious?”

“No, see you during the final round.”

Hyunsung, for a moment, wished Kang Hajoon wouldn't make it to the final round.