Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 339

339. Helping Unfortunate Neighbors (2)

From his pretty face, the blood drained away, then rushed back, painting him red in a repeating cycle.

This made the shadows under his eyes seem even darker.

*Wouldn’t he just collapse if I poked him?*

[He really can’t hide his expressions. He’s a truly unique kid. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen someone whose thoughts are so clearly written on his face.]

*Is that why his personality became so eccentric…?*

Unable to hide what he sees and unable to conceal what he thinks, it’s obvious his sensitive nature would be exposed.

If such a situation repeats and persists, there’s only one path left.

That is, for it to become ingrained as a long-standing habit.

*Well… it seems like he had some inherent temperament to begin with.*

Anyway, it was clear at a glance that he was seeing Trevi’s Instagram for the first time.

*But, wait. Didn’t he say they were friends?*

If they’re friends, shouldn’t they check each other’s social media from time to time?

Thinking that, Yeonwoo briefly reflected.

*I’ll know if I have to. Actually… it’s kind of annoying… Well…*

In fact, Yeonwoo had become quite close with several people over the past year or so.

But he had checked their social media so few times that he could count them on three fingers.

*Why bother…? If we’re friends, we can just meet up… Why…?*

Understanding and acceptance of the intruder +1.

“Uh… Uh-oh. I saw it. I saw it, but… is it real? No lie? Ah, why are you shouting again? I got it. Hang up for now. I said hang up. Stop shouting!”

Like the pot calling the kettle black [hypocritical accusation].

That intruder was exactly like that.

The intruder frowned with delicate eyebrows for a long time, then suddenly walked over and awkwardly extended a hand to Yeonwoo.

“Take it. He wants to talk to you.”

“……”

He looked like he had been scolded a lot, but strangely, his eyes were sparkling.

Even stranger was the favorability rating.

[Favorability rating: 82%]

Suddenly, the favorability rating jumped up by 10 percent.

*…Is he the type to nurture affection while being scolded?*

If I had to pick a timing, it seems to be after seeing the social media…

I’ve heard that there are people of that type.

It’s an unfamiliar type of person for Yeonwoo, though…

-“Yeonwoo! I’m really sorry. I’m so sorry. I really never dreamed this would happen!”

As soon as he put the smartphone to his ear, a torrent of urgent apologies poured out.

-“He’s not a bad kid, but he tends not to listen to others when he gets fixated on something strange. I’ve reasoned with him, so he should understand. He’ll go back right away.”

Yeonwoo glanced at the intruder.

The intruder was staring intently at Yeonwoo with even more curiosity than before.

[I think he’s interested in you.]

To the point where the child spirit, now completely relaxed, said that.

He must have looked strange, but not like he would cause harm.

He must have been terrified at first, but he would also feel a familiar energy.

Otherwise, the child spirit, who had reached maximum alertness, wouldn’t be lazily licking his hind paws like that.

*No matter how I look at it, it doesn’t seem like he’s just going to go back.*

Trevi was clearly being deceived.

“Let me ask you something.”

-“Ask me anything.”

“Are you really friends?”

-“We are friends. We are friends, but… That’s not a reason for Yeonwoo to have to put up with him.”

If they’re friends, that’s enough.

As long as he’s not a crazy guy pretending to be a friend.

-“Did he commit a huge offense? He’s not a bad kid by nature, but his environment is a bit rough… He’s a bit twisted. But he’s not a bad kid… He sometimes says nonsense, but you don’t have to pay attention to it. He’s a friend who often makes jokes about seeing a girl or an old woman… haha!”

The laughter at the end sounded very awkward.

*This guy really can’t lie either.*

He seemed to be trying to protect the other person, making it clear that they were definitely friends.

-“Anyway, he’s not one to hold grudges, so you can just kick him in the butt. It’ll be a bit noisy, but once you kick him out, he won’t hold a grudge.”

“I understand.”

-“I’ve explained it well, so Yeonwoo doesn’t have to go to any trouble, he’ll leave soon, so please bear with it a little longer. I’m really sorry. I have to go back right away, but…”

“No. There’s no need to do that. Just take care of your business and come back.”

-“Are you really okay? You can call security if you want. It’s okay to do that to him.”

*But he’s your friend?*

Trevi continued to apologize and told him how to reset the door lock.

“Is it okay to do that? Then you won’t be able to come in either, will you?”

He said it was okay, and that it was the only way to keep the intruder from coming back in.

The intruder’s gaze continued to follow Yeonwoo until he hung up the phone.

“I’m not going back.”

That’s what he heard as soon as he hung up the phone.

-“I’ve reasoned with him so he’ll leave soon.”

Trevi’s voice had barely faded from his ears.

*You’re wrong, Trevi…*

I’m sure he gave him an awful scolding.

But it didn’t seem to have worked at all, as the intruder had a very clear face.

He was sparkling his eyes at Yeonwoo, wondering what he was thinking.

At that moment, the shadows under his eyes were nowhere to be seen.

He felt truly full of life.

It was the complete opposite of before, when he had an angelic appearance but a shadowy and gloomy feeling.

“Hey. What’s your name?”

“Why do you want to know?”

“Because I want to know, of course.”

Look at that confidence in asking to know because he wants to know.

That’s 100 percent his original personality.

It can’t be a personality that has been deformed by prolonged suffering!

[He really doesn’t have even a chick’s worth of intention to go back. He’s really a crazy kid.]

The child spirit said in a strangely hollow voice.

“Didn’t you promise Trevi that you would go back?”

“Didn’t I?”

The man, who had already completely shed his shadows, answered so nonchalantly.

Thanks to that, Yeonwoo momentarily wondered if he had misheard the previous phone call.

“I’m pretty sure you said you understood.”

“I didn’t make it clear what I was answering. Have you ever heard me say, ‘I agree to go back’?”

No, he hadn’t.

Come to think of it, he didn’t seem to have answered that specifically.

“See? You haven’t? I never lie, at least. That’s disrespectful to the other person. That would make you feel bad, right? I never lie… It’s just that no one believes me. I always tell the truth.”

[Truth]

There was a sense of emptiness mixed in, but that word was also true.

“So. What’s your name?”

“If you saw Trevi’s Instagram, you’d know, wouldn’t you?”

“That’s different. When you meet someone, it’s customary to introduce each other first. I saw the Instagram unilaterally.”

It made sense in its own way.

Yeonwoo nodded obediently.

“Okay. My name is Kang Yeonwoo.”

“Okay, Yeonwoo. Nice to meet you. I’m Gabriel Alicia.”

It’s not like it’s elementary school introduction time.

The two even shook hands.

Under the leadership of the intruder, no, Gabriel.

“Don’t you know me?”

Gabriel, who had been staring intently at Yeonwoo for a long time even after exchanging introductions that even elementary school students wouldn’t do, suddenly asked.

“Aren’t you going to let go of my hand?”

Once you shake hands, you have to let go.

This human, Gabriel, didn’t seem to have any intention of letting go.

Rather, he even asked Yeonwoo back instead of answering.

“You really don’t know me? I’m not that unknown, am I?”

“……Let go of my hand.”

“Don’t misunderstand. I’m not usually this clingy… It’s just that I feel a sense of stability when I’m with you.”

Yeah. Right.

*Because evil spirits can’t approach me.*

He’s probably feeling like he’s entered a very comfortable safe zone right now.

I understand.

Actually, holding hands isn’t a big deal.

Besides, I’ve been treated like a living amulet by similar people more than once or twice, so I’m even used to it.

So I understand, but…

[Ole ole! They held hands! They held hands! I’m going to tell our actor everything! That you held hands with a strange man!]

“…….”

If I want to punish that crazy nonsense, the key is to let go of his hand.

“That’s strange. There’s no way you wouldn’t know me… It’s a bit much for me to say, but I’m quite famous?”

He looked like he would be.

It’s a bit bothersome that there are shadows under his eyes.

It’s also a bit concerning that the atmosphere is somewhat subdued, unlike his sunny appearance.

*That could be appealing as a charm.*

There may be people who are attracted to the atmosphere that is the opposite of his appearance.

To summarize, it’s this.

*He definitely looks like a famous person.*

Although Yeonwoo’s connections in the entertainment industry are short, he knew a few things.

That people with extraordinary auras reveal their true worth sooner or later.

Aura, in other words, could be said to be the presence that a person has.

*It’s not for nothing that people call them stars.*

Beings that clearly imprint their existence like stars.

They are the beings called stars.

Even if their appearance is outstanding, those who do not have this unique presence are easily buried.

The reason is simple.

*Because there are more shining people around.*

This presence is also called by various words, including aura.

Atmosphere or talent.

The way it is expressed is also diverse.

Their presence is revealed through acting.

Through singing, or dancing, or speaking.

If you think of famous people in each field, you can easily imagine it.

*Of course, presence isn’t everything, but…*

It was certain that it occupied a significant portion of creating the position of a star.

In that sense, the man with this unbalanced atmosphere in front of him must be a famous celebrity.

“Yes. Well. You look like one.”

“……It’s a bit difficult if you come at me so suddenly? So you still don’t know who I am?”

“I don’t know celebrities very well.”

“Ah. That’s good. It’s better to just not know than to hang out with strange kids.”

Then he gives Yeonwoo some serious advice.

Do you know how scary people there are?

Someone has a very angelic image, but in reality, their personality is the opposite.

“Someone like you would just get eaten up, right? It’s such a scary world.”

“What do you mean, someone like me?”

“Well, soft, kind, innocent, and pretty?”

“……?”

Yeonwoo thought.

Could it be that opening his spiritual eye not only ruined his personality but also made his eyes strange?

“Now that we’ve introduced ourselves, are you going back?”

“Huh? Why would I?”

“Why? Didn’t you confirm that I’m not a scammer?”

“Ah. That’s right. But I’m not going back?”

“?”

“To be honest, it’s the first time I’ve seen him like someone that much. Well, looking at your face, I guess it makes sense……”

[Truth]

*…Why is intention detection popping up in a place like this?*

Whether Yeonwoo was dumbfounded or not.

The translucent status window floating in front of him flickered.

“Anyway. So I got curious. I also got personal curiosity.”

That was understandable.

Yeonwoo was also curious about this angelic man in front of him.

He knew from previous experience that there were ghosts overseas, but…

*There’s even someone who has opened their spiritual eye.*

“So, what I’m saying is…”

I have an uneasy feeling.

“I’m going to have to stay here a little longer.”

“Yes?”

“I need to do some observation.”

It was at the same time that those words, which contained various meanings, ended.

-Ting!

Suddenly, a familiar notification rang.

[Sudden Mission!]

“What?”

“Huh?”

Gabriel asked back at the sound that came out automatically due to his bewilderment.

But of course, Yeonwoo couldn’t hear it.

All he could see was,

[Sudden Mission: Help Unfortunate Neighbors!]

[A sudden mission for the kind you who can’t pass by unfortunate neighbors! If you do good deeds, you might get lucky?]

Why is this popping up here all of a sudden?

*There’s really no time for this. Where are the unfortunate neighbors here…?*

Yeonwoo’s gaze slowly turned to one place.

“Why?”

If I had to pick an unfortunate person here, there’s only one.

Gabriel, blinking his blue eyes, asked back.

Could it be… him?