A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 15

The contestant with the number 30 looked as if he was in my group and had already won all the missions.

This can’t be happening….

I was supposed to have the male contestant number 30 as a variable [a factor that could change the outcome of a situation].

“Nice to meet you, number 23.”

“Yes, nice to meet you too. Please take care of me.”

“I’m counting on you, number 23!”

Even those words put pressure on me.

After that, numbers were drawn.

I desperately hoped that Hyoseop would be in our group, but unfortunately, he went to another group.

I was expecting our teamwork to be perfect.

“From now on, it’s time for each team to talk. You have 10 minutes. Within that time, choose a leader to take responsibility for the team! Of course, the leader will also choose the mission song!”

After Hayeonho’s words, our team gathered in the right corner of the auditorium.

Cameras were naturally placed in each team. The camera on our side was obsessively following me rather than filming the other team members.

This is too much pressure. If I get attention and our team gets a low score, viewers will leave malicious comments like, ‘That’s why you’re debuting for the fourth time. Now I know why you were unknown.’

And then my family will see those malicious comments and get hurt instead….

No. Let’s not think too deeply.

Let’s think that the energy of the tarot cards is working well.

Even if it came out in reverse, the energy might work in reverse, but it came out in the right direction.

“Everyone, let’s introduce ourselves.”

I took the initiative to speak.

Everyone hesitated and said greetings like, “Hello.”

“9 minutes left!”

While hesitating and greeting each other, 1 minute passed.

I decided that it would be better to lead directly for those who are not used to this kind of audition program.

“Everyone, who do you want to choose as the leader?”

The female contestant number 49 pointed at me.

“I choose number 23.”

At those words, the remaining team members, including contestant number 30, all pointed at me.

It was an expected situation, but… since everyone pointed at me without exception, I had no choice.

“Will you trust and follow me?”

“Honestly, you have the most experience among us.”

Contestant number 30 said.

It’s true that I have a lot of experience, but it wasn’t a pleasant answer to hear.

“That’s true. Are you willing to accept whatever mission song I choose? I, as the leader, will also be dividing the parts. Of course, I will actively consider your opinions.”

Contestant number 34 hesitated and opened her mouth.

“Of course… I saw in an article before that you have perfect pitch… Wouldn’t that be more advantageous for our team? I think you’ll pick a good song….”

To her words of course, I replied.

“Having perfect pitch doesn’t mean I can pick a good song. It just means my sense of pitch is relatively well-developed. I’m telling you in advance in case you’re disappointed.”

“3 minutes left!”

I looked at each of the team members and asked.

“3 minutes left. Are you really going to choose me?”

“We’ll trust you.”

Contestant number 30! Don’t trust me too much!

I was slightly annoyed inside, but I couldn’t say it out loud.

“I want to hear the opinions of the others quickly.”

“I agree.”

“I agree too.”

“Me too!”

Everyone, including contestant number 30, agreed.

The camera zoomed in on my face again.

A staff member threw a question at me.

“Contestant number 23, please say a word about becoming the leader!”

“First of all, I will work hard. I will become a leader who utilizes strengths and advantages.”

The staff didn’t seem to want that answer and asked me to say it again.

Hmm… to get some airtime, should I be a little more provocative?

Shall I add a little spicy seasoning?

“Our team will win this mission. I will bring out everyone’s strengths.”

“Okay! Good. Please say that line again with a slightly more determined expression!”

At the staff’s request, I put strength in my eyes and said it again.

Only then did the staff move away from me, seemingly satisfied.

“The time to choose a leader is over!”

Hayeonho shouted loudly.

“Give us one more minute!”

It seems there are teams that couldn’t choose a leader.

To choose a leader in 10 minutes, it may be difficult to make a decision.

“I’m sorry. To be fair to all teams, I don’t think we can give you an extra minute. Leaders of each team, please come up on stage!”

The 10 people, including me, went up on stage.

Hayeonho’s gaze reached me and then slightly shifted away.

The expression on his face seemed to say that he expected it.

The other team leaders looked at me with expressions that seemed to be wary.

I wanted to tell them not to worry, but….

This is also a competition. My survival comes first.

“Now, it’s a competition between the leaders. Team members, please sit on the left and right sides of the auditorium!”

Hayeonho’s voice was full of excitement.

It’s a very exciting moment for those watching the competition.

But how will the leaders compete with each other?

The most common thing would be quiz-solving, but I had a feeling it wouldn’t go in that direction.

My intuition is good. I decided to trust it.

“From now on, we will only play the intro parts of the mission songs. Fairly. You will listen to the intro part between the 1st and 2nd verses and make a selection. Of course, since you are here, you will not be given time to consult with your team members. Your choice depends on whether you save your team members or not!”

What?

It’s really something you have to do with ‘feeling’?

I looked at the side where the team members were sitting.

Among the team members, contestant number 30 was looking at me with particularly clear eyes.

This is becoming a burden….

“There are a total of 10 songs. Also, the order of the songs has nothing to do with the stage order, and will be determined by drawing lots just before the finals. Leaders should consider the strengths, weaknesses, and weaknesses of their team members when choosing a song, right?”

It was a part that highlighted how much the producers of ‘I Want to Be Your First Singer’ tried to differentiate themselves from other audition programs.

But to choose a song just by listening to the intro….

This is really….

I thought of the tarot cards once again.

Let’s believe in the power of positivity!

Luck will follow me!

Even though luck seems to be slightly off, and it doesn’t seem to be 100% accurate!

Let’s believe!

“Now, it begins. All songs will be played for only 1 minute of the intro. I hope you make a careful and good choice.”

As soon as Hayeonho’s words ended, an instrumental piece was played.

The first song was ambiguous. Considering the tone of our team members, it didn’t seem to fit well.

Pass.

My ears were focused on the MR [music recorded without the vocal track].

I didn’t even have the余裕 [yoyuu – Japanese for ‘room’ or ‘space,’ here meaning ‘leeway’ or ‘ability’] to look at the team members.

The best song possible. I have to pick a song like that!

If possible, it would be nice if it was a song that could bring out my charm even more, right?

“No one for the first song. We will give you 30 seconds to think about each song before moving on. Let’s listen to the second song.”

This time, it was a dance-pop with a strong tropical feel.

It suits my vocals well. But.

It didn’t suit the frail voice of contestant number 49.

Even if I give her a part, it seems like I’ll give it to her in the intro.

This is also a pass.

“Me!”

“Our team!”

“Me too!”

Three people raised their hands at the same time.

“When you raise your hands at the same time like this, there’s a simple way. It’s to decide by rock-paper-scissors. Isn’t that very fair?”

“Woah! It’s not fair!”

One of the participants sitting below shouted.

Hayeonho heard those words and laughed heartily.

“It will be the fairest method in Korea. Because we’re settling the score like this in a place where your eyes can reach. The three of you, please do rock-paper-scissors.”

“What, are we really going to do rock-paper-scissors….”

“What kind of song selection is this, it’s supposed to be a team mission….”

Ignoring the voices of the murmuring people, Hayeonho continued the proceedings.

The winner among the three went down from the stage with a satisfied expression and sat next to the team members.

The team members patted his shoulder, saying he did well.

I looked at our team members after looking at those team members.

Contestant number 30’s expression showed dissatisfaction.

When did you say you trusted me….

I feel like there will be dissonance. I have a slight ominous feeling….

“Going to the third song.”

“Going to the fourth song.”

“Going to the fifth song.”

“Going to the sixth song.”

Each time, there were people who raised their hands, and one by one went down the stage.

Our team members were looking at me as if they were wondering why I didn’t raise my hand for any song.

But there’s no song that makes me feel like ‘This is it!’

“Going to the seventh song.”

Already the order had passed and the seventh song was playing.

This song too… it’s ambiguous. The feeling doesn’t come strongly.

Our team members were now yawning, whether they had given up or were bored.

There were 4 people including me on the stage.

“Me!”

The leader sitting next to me raised his hand.

It seemed like he chose a song now because he was conscious of others.

I’m conscious of others too, but… I trust my feeling.

I have faith that I will choose a good song.

“Good. Now there are only 3 people left on the stage. These three have not raised their hands for any song, so let’s start with an interview with contestant number 23. Contestant number 23, why didn’t you raise your hand?”

Hayeonho asked me with a really curious expression.

My answer was obvious.

“Because I didn’t like any of the songs.”

I could see the camera staff filming me from various angles.

But what can I do, it’s the truth.

“The songs that contestant number 23 did not choose included songs by very famous composers! You have to choose one of the remaining three songs. There’s no guarantee that there will be a song that fits well with the team among these, right?”

It was a question that slightly stirred up aggro [aggressive behavior].

Nevertheless, my answer was decided.

“It doesn’t matter what order the song is sung in. But I trust my ears. A well-made, easy-to-sing song has a different feeling from the start. It pops out like inspiration comes.”

“Hoo… the owner of perfect pitch! Contestant number 23 who believes in himself! I’m curious to see if his team will be able to choose a good song. Now, let’s meet the next leader.”

After interviewing all three in order, the remaining songs were played.

And the ninth song.

In an instant, the previously selected [THE STAR] popped into my head.

This is it!

“Me!”

“Us!”

Oh.

The other leader sitting next to me also raised his hand.

If I miss this song, I’ll regret it.

I had to win no matter what.

“Now, you don’t need to explain the rules, right? Let’s do rock-paper-scissors. Rock! Paper! Scissors!”

Please. Win!