Prince From Another Dimension Becomes An Idol [EN]: Chapter 92

#92.

Fans lamented the sightings that surfaced.

“Again, again! I never get lucky with my biases! The district office Louie went to is right in front of my house!”

“Sigh. But why did he go to the district office? Are they filming something again, like that video they shot at City Hall last time?”

“I don’t think so. They said the manager wasn’t with them. The kids were on vacation and went to their families’ homes… Maybe they went to sort out some documents while they were there.”

“What, did they go to get a copy of their resident registration? Guys, you can do that online.”

“They probably know that. They must have had a reason to go. Is there anyone who wrote a more detailed review?”

“Nope. All reviews from ordinary people. Just saying they saw someone handsome at the district office. He was so handsome that they looked, and it seemed like a celebrity. Who is this in the picture! The one you passed by… is our youngest [referring to the youngest member of the group]. Sob.”

It was officially MOST’s off-season.

Since no official schedules were announced, fans were just curious about what they were doing and where.

Of course, the members were steadily sharing their recent activities through short posts on Tweety [a fictional social media platform, similar to Twitter] or ON TV Live [a fictional live streaming platform], but the difference from the active season was quite significant.

To soothe their empty hearts, fans replayed about a hundred times, watched the and stages, interviews from the activity period, Byeolbyeol Chicken commercials, making stories, MyTube [a fictional video sharing platform, similar to YouTube] behind-the-scenes videos that had been uploaded, and Limora broadcast videos…….

Like salmon, they kept going back in time, even rewatching the debut showcase broadcast.

Just rewatching was fun, but they still wanted to see new content.

“The album won’t be out soon, right?”

“Probably not. Honestly, one album is enough for this year. But it would be nice if they released one more song……”

“Maybe it’ll come out early next year.”

From debut until now.

MOST had been active for almost a year without much rest, so they knew it would take time for the next album to come out.

So, even if they didn’t release a new album, fans wanted MOST to show their faces in any way possible.

“Still, they should do something else so the hiatus isn’t too long, right?”

“Won’t they do something? After D-Hiphop ended, the kids have rested for two weeks now? Since they made and uploaded Ssong For Bae in the middle, it’s been a week.”

“Ah, right. But it feels like a million years since new content dropped.”

“They need to rest more. Ah…. I hope they do Limora 2. That wouldn’t be too much of a burden for them.”

“Limora 2? That’d be great.”

“Still, it’s nice that they upload a selfie almost every day, taking turns.”

“They’re so kind. Because they’re so kind, we want more. Next content soon!”

***

While fans were waiting to see what MOST’s next activity would be.

The MOST members, back from their vacation, were busy packing.

For a week, all the members completely emptied the dorm and went to their families’ homes.

Of course, they had briefly visited their families during holidays or for a day or two, but this was the first time since living in the dorms that they had gone home for so long.

“Ah. What should I do with this? I told them not to give it to me since I was leaving right away……”

Heungmin sighed as he looked at the food his parents had packed for him to share with the members.

After reconciling with his father, it was nice that he felt comfortable at his family’s home.

However, it was a problem that they were now overly attentive, as if they felt sorry for not treating him well before.

MOST’s increased popularity also played a part.

Even though it wasn’t a holiday, relatives came to visit, and every day was like a party.

It was a very burdensome week.

“You can freeze what can be frozen. We can probably eat the rest today.”

Kijun said.

In fact, Kijun had also spent a difficult week.

Kijun had planned to return home and lock himself in his studio as soon as possible.

However, his sisters wouldn’t let him go.

They made him sign autographs every day and brought their friends over to make him video call the members.

Fortunately, the members enjoyed the video calls, as they were meeting Kijun’s sisters for the first time…….

Kijun withered away day by day under his sisters’ pressure.

But running away would have meant facing too much retaliation upon his return.

Kijun had been strictly disciplined by his sisters since he was young.

The noisy dorm felt strangely comfortable to Kijun.

“That’s right. I think we can eat it all today. Because it’s delicious.”

“Please thank them for us. I tasted a little this morning, and the skewers were especially excellent.”

Kyuseong said, followed by Dojae.

Seeing that there were even skewers among the packed food, it was easy to imagine the atmosphere at Heungmin’s house, which was almost like a holiday.

“Really? If you say it’s delicious, then it must be really delicious. My mom would be happy to hear that. She’s making a fuss about wanting you as a son-in-law, Dojae.”

“Excuse me?”

“Ah, that’s too much! Mom said she’d have Jimin marry me before!”

“I’m against that too, you know?”

“That’s even worse!”

Heungmin covered his ears as Woochul whined loudly.

Dojae knew it was a good-natured joke, but he paused for a moment.

‘If it were the Korean Empire, no one would so easily mention a marriage with me.’

Even if he wasn’t the Crown Prince who would become Emperor, he was the Third Prince of the Empire.

He wasn’t someone you could casually propose marriage to.

More than anything, if he married Dojae, he would have to live a boring life in the palace with all sorts of restrictions.

Dojae thought it was better not to have ties with the Imperial Family.

“Kyuseong, you’re taking another flight as soon as you get back from your trip.”

Heungmin naturally changed the subject. Kyuseong, who was folding clothes and putting them away, replied, “I know.”

Kyuseong had taken a short trip to Jeju Island with his family during the vacation.

Kyuseong’s parents were happy to spend time with their son after a long time, and they were eager to show off that Kyuseong was the vocalist of a song that had reached number one on the music charts and a fairly popular singer, wherever they went.

Considering the tendencies of his parents, who had discovered Kyuseong’s talent early and sent him to the choir, and had even put up a banner in the apartment complex when MOST won the Rookie Award, it was only natural, but…….

Kyuseong, who was shy around strangers, felt like he had spent half the trip trying to dissuade his parents.

“But I’ve never been to the Philippines before.”

“Really? It’s my first time too. The only foreign country I’ve been to is China once in high school. But we have Louie, so we’re good.”

“Ah. Just trust me completely! Everything!”

Louie, who had a half-year of language study experience, shouted in an excited voice.

When the company first told them that they would be going abroad, the members were all ready to bow to Team Leader Kim Seokcheol, who had delivered the news.

Then, when they heard that the destination was the Philippines, only Louie looked a little disappointed.

The only foreign country he had visited was the Philippines, so why were they going to the Philippines again?

Still, the positive Louie was excited again within a few days.

He had only been around the language school at the time, so he decided to properly enjoy the trip this time.

Considering Louie’s English skills, it was honestly unreasonable to trust only Louie in the Philippines.

Heungmin and Kyuseong answered that they would trust only Louie, but they subtly glanced at Dojae.

“Dojae. You’ve been abroad a lot, right? English, Japanese, Chinese… and you said you have a basic understanding of French or Spanish, right?”

“Ah……”

Dojae, who had been quietly packing, hesitated for a moment at Heungmin’s question.

They seemed to think that he must have a lot of foreign experience since he was good at several languages.

Of course, that was actually the case.

In particular, he had visited almost every country where royalty and imperial families existed.

‘In the modern Korean Empire, one of the reasons for the existence of the Imperial Family is also deeply related to diplomacy.’

However, ‘Kang Dojae’ was someone who had just created his passport this time.

Woochul tilted his head as if he had belatedly remembered.

“Huh? But I heard that Dojae hyung [older brother/male friend] made his passport for the first time this time, right? Right?”

“That’s right.”

“Wow. Then is this the first time you’ve been abroad?”

The other members also focused their attention with surprised expressions.

Heungmin opened his mouth with wide eyes.

“Then how did you learn foreign languages?”

“From books……”

Dojae tried to gloss over it.

Considering Kang Dojae’s family situation, he couldn’t possibly say that he had learned from the palace tutors.

However, the members were even more shocked at Dojae’s words and wondered about Dojae’s identity.

“Dojae, what are you…….”

It was embarrassing to see Kyuseong seriously contemplating.

Dojae looked away.

“Is it also your first time on a plane, hyung?”

“Um…. Well.”

Dojae glossed over it once again.

It was his first time riding a (non-private) plane.

“Then Dojae hyung and Kijun hyung are the only ones who haven’t been on a plane.”

Heungmin, having confirmed that, smiled meaningfully and asked.

“You know you have to change into slippers when you get on the plane, right?”

“Hyung…. That’s not funny.”

“Don’t do it.”

Dojae and Kijun answered in turn, as if they were dumbfounded.

“Hoo…. People don’t fall for that kind of thing these days. The internet is too developed. Ah, but I have to check this. You also know that you have to cover your ears when the plane takes off, right?”

“Stop it.”

“Hyung. Why are you really like this?”

Woochul scolded Heungmin.

“Hyung, you’ve only been on a plane once. You should have ridden Song Heungmin’s level [referring to a famous soccer player who travels a lot] to talk about planes.”

“That’s true. Ah…. I was going to get revenge for what I went through, but I guess it won’t work.”

The other members all burst into laughter at Heungmin’s words.

Woochul laughed the loudest.

When they asked who had done that to him, Heungmin closed his mouth as if he didn’t want to say any more.

“A trip abroad with everyone. It feels like a dream!”

“Even though we only have two days of free time.”

The stay in the Philippines was for 5 days.

The members were feeling like they were going on a trip, but in reality, they only had two days of free time.

This was also time that the company had arranged by extending the stay for the members who had worked hard, and the main purpose was to shoot a photobook and film their own content.

“Two days is great!”

Louie, who was the first to finish packing, closed his carrier while humming.

The carrier, packed with swimsuits and various swimming gear, was bulging.

“Have fun! Let’s have a fun!”

The members smiled at Louie’s cheerful voice.

The members couldn’t hide their excitement ahead of their first overseas trip since the group was formed.

Without knowing what would happen to them in a foreign land.

***

“Please refrain from uploading photos or mentioning anything on social media until the photobook release news or content previews are out.”

On the way to the airport.

The members nodded at Team Leader Kim Seokcheol’s explanation.

Even so, Woochul asked worriedly.

“But then how do we update Tweety? The fans will be disappointed if we don’t upload every other day, taking turns……”

Such efforts by the members were soothing the fans’ empty hearts during the off-season, so it was understandable that Woochul was worried.

“Well…. You can upload old photos, or as long as you don’t expose the location, place, or clothing.”

“Ah ah…. Yes!”

Even if they kept it a secret, the news of their departure would be known little by little, just like the news of them going to the district office.

That level of curiosity was actually fine.

Soon, the van carrying the members arrived at Incheon Airport.

“Ugh! It’s the airport!”

“I get excited just coming to the airport.”

“Kijun hyung. Dojae-ya [term of endearment]. You need your passport to enter the airport, so take care of your passport first.”

“……”

“……”

“Ah, get out quickly!”

***

At the same time that the MOST members were boarding the plane with fluttering and joyful hearts.

The internet community where idol fans gathered was buzzing with D-Origin’s new album music video.

In fact, last May.