A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 181

I knew *sasaeng* fans [overly obsessive fans] had been following us since the airport, but I never imagined they would come all the way to the filming location and secretly take pictures.

As the three of us turned towards the sound of the camera shutter, the staff also sensed something was wrong.

“Everyone, I’m sorry, but you can’t be here! Please delete all the photos you’ve taken.”

However, no one listened. The youngest staff members were having the hardest time managing the situation. Unable to watch any longer, Dohyun signaled for a temporary halt to the filming and went over to where they were, wearing a colder expression than ever before.

“Do you think we’re here on vacation right now?”

The *sasaengs*, or rather, stalkers, couldn’t answer Dohyun’s question.

“We came here to work. Every moment of ours is going to be captured on film, so do you want to interfere like this? You call yourselves fans. If you’re fans, shouldn’t you at least respect some boundaries?”

Dohyun was famous for his love for his fans, even in private.

If Dohyun was acting like this, it meant he was quite angry.

“I won’t tell you to delete the photos and videos you’ve already taken. At least wait to upload them until after the broadcast. And even if this schedule has already been leaked, I hope you’ll respect our boundaries moving forward.”

Only after saying that did Dohyun signal to resume filming and get back to work.

Dohyun perfectly embodied the term ‘fan love,’ so the current situation was bound to shock the fans who had come to take pictures secretly.

Returning to his seat, Dohyun revealed his anticipation for what kind of song ‘Camellia’ would become, enjoying meat, ramen, and even alcohol. Since Dohyun was talking about other things so normally, Seokwon and Hyunho didn’t say much either.

“Rather than focusing too much on the literal image of the camellia, how about capturing the meaning of something red that blooms even in winter?”

“Hmm? You mean adding another layer to that image?”

“Something that has overcome hardship and adversity. I think it would be good to establish that kind of image, *hyung* [older brother or male friend].”

Hyunho agreed with Seokwon’s idea.

However, Dohyun’s thoughts were a bit different.

“When you think of camellias, the image of a flower blooming in the cold is already strong… What if we look at it from a slightly different perspective?”

Seokwon and Hyunho tilted their heads at Dohyun’s words.

“If it were you, how would you have approached the theme of camellia?”

After pondering for a moment, Dohyun answered Seokwon’s question.

“If it were me, I wouldn’t have used the expression ‘red’ or ‘overcoming hardship’ when talking about camellias. I wouldn’t have used the expression ‘beautiful’ either, because it feels too cliché.”

“Hmm. Then is there any remaining image?”

At that moment, a brilliant idea flashed through Dohyun’s mind.

“I just thought of this… Why were we only trapped in images? How about this?”

* * *

The three of them talked about music until dawn. They headed to Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak [Sunrise Peak] after only a few hours of sleep. Hyunho strummed chords on his guitar, while Seokwon and Dohyun started writing lyrics. The three hummed along to Hyunho’s guitar.

“Ah, right, *hyung*.”

Seokwon spoke to Dohyun, who was sitting in the passenger seat, as if he had forgotten something.

“Yeah?”

“Did you check social media before going to bed yesterday? It was completely turned upside down.”

“Why was it turned upside down? Don’t tell me it’s because of what happened at the airport and at the accommodation?”

“Yeah. Normal fans would have acted before any rumors spread… But because *hyung* stepped in, it seems like the fans had a big fight with the *sasaengs*. So *hyung*, me, and even Hyunho trended in real-time. I think we can assume that today’s schedule will be shared with the fans, as much as it’s been leaked. That’s how much the rumors have spread.”

‘They’re a bunch that’s never helpful,’ he thought. They even fought during the night and leaked the schedule.

However, Dohyun nodded, surprisingly calm at Seokwon’s words.

“Now that it’s like this, let’s focus on enjoying ourselves after Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. That way, we can have a bit more time to ourselves. Let’s go to Bijarim Forest too. And drive along the coastal road. Healing while traveling together was one of our goals, wasn’t it? Let’s prepare for busking too… We usually wouldn’t be able to do this, but let’s do it!”

Dohyun braced himself.

After humming for about 30 minutes,

They finally arrived at Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak.

It was still dark, but there were many people. They were there to see the sunrise.

Among ordinary people, Dohyun, Seokwon, and Hyunho naturally stood out.

“Wow, amazing. Isn’t that Na Dohyun? His height and physique are insane. But the guys with him are awesome too….”

“I think they’re Na Dohyun’s close juniors [younger colleagues or friends]? I heard a rumor yesterday that they came for some kind of filming… I guess the rumor was true. Their handsomeness can’t be hidden, even if they try to…”

Dohyun, Seokwon, and Hyunho whispered to each other to refrain from making any statements that could be spoilers, and then took steps towards the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak.

“Dohyun *oppa* [term used by females to address older brothers or male friends]! Please say hi to us!”

“Seokwon, Hyunho! I love you!”

“Guys! Fighting!”

“Kyaaaaa!”

As the day dawned, more and more people recognized the three of them. Fortunately, the staff was with them, so no one openly asked them to take pictures.

There were people who were secretly taking pictures, though. The stalker group was still chasing after Dohyun, Seokwon, and Hyunho. Of course, the three of them were aware of this, but they pretended not to notice. They knew that the more attention they gave them, the more they would like it.

“Waaaaah! It’s the sunrise!”

The sun was rising from beyond the horizon.

“What are you doing? Make a wish quickly!”

At Dohyun’s urgent words, Hyunho and Seokwon also closed their eyes and made a wish. Dohyun, who was watching them with a squint, burst into laughter.

“Ah, *hyung*! My concentration was broken because of your laughter!”

“I know, right! How can you suddenly laugh like that! That’s cheating, cheating!”

“No, how can I not find you guys cute when I look at you? Do you guys even know how an older brother feels when he’s taking care of younger brothers who are much younger than him… You’re too cute.”

“Ugh… That was cheesy, *hyung*.”

Seokwon waved his hands as if he was getting goosebumps and quickly walked forward.

“Yeah, I agree. That statement was very cheesy.”

Hyunho also chimed in and hurriedly followed Seokwon.

Having watched the sunrise at Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak and made their wishes, the three went to eat pork noodles. Since Dohyun couldn’t eat seafood well, pork noodles were one of the best options. They were thinking of having *galbi jjambong* [spicy seafood noodle soup with ribs] for lunch. The dinner menu was, of course, Jeju black pork. Just thinking about it made their stomachs full.

“Wow… this place is really a famous restaurant. There’s already a bit of a long line even though it’s not even open yet?”

Hyunho was worried that they might not be able to eat.

“Don’t tell me you’re worried we can’t eat? We’re only fifth in line, Hyunho.”

Dohyun said seriously. Seeing Hyunho making a fuss even though they were only fifth in line, he realized that they had truly come on a trip.

“*Hyung*, I heard there are a lot of pretty cafes if we drive to Aewol today… How about going there?”

“Oh… Aewol is good too. I used to busk in Aewol before…! It was very nice. And pretty too.”

“Oh! Great, great! Then let’s go there!”

* * *

As soon as the pork noodles came out, the three, who were hungry, slurped them down. Then they got back in the car.

They started moving towards Aewol along the coastal road. This time, Hyunho was behind the wheel. Hyunho was driving calmly and well.

“Hyunho, aren’t you the one who’s driven the least among us? You’ve driven less than 10 times, right? But your driving skills seem better than that?”

Hyunho chuckled at Seokwon’s words.

“Well, that’s true… But I guess you could say I have a natural talent? I have good athletic sense; it’s not for nothing that I’m doing so well….”

“*Hyung*. Let’s ignore him.”

Seokwon said with a straight face, and Hyunho chuckled.

“Anyway, let’s find a good cafe and go there. I’m looking forward to seeing how beautiful the scenery will be. *Hyung*, is there a cafe where we can play the guitar….”

“Hmm. There might be, but we have to be careful because it could be a spoiler for tomorrow’s stage, right?”

“Ah! I forgot about that! Yeah, *hyung*. Then I’ll just quietly pretend it didn’t happen.”

“Let’s sing and talk as much as we want when we get back to the accommodation. Let’s heal here. Got it?”

“Yeah!”

“Okay, *hyung*!”

Seokwon and Hyunho answered with energetic voices.

They arrived at a cafe in Aewol. It was a weekday, so there weren’t many people, and the seats were also far apart.

“Who’s going to order? I’ll have an iced Americano.”

“I’ll have an iced latte with two spoons of syrup.”

“I’ll have… an iced chocolate.”

The last iced chocolate came from Hyunho’s mouth.

“Hyunho, you can’t drink anything bitter, and your drink preferences are similar? Then we should go out for cocktails in the future. You’d probably like a Midori Sour or June Bug.”

“Wow, *hyung*. How did you know? I honestly like those more. I don’t like *soju* [Korean distilled rice liquor] or whiskey because they’re bitter. So my friends make fun of me… When the guys on our team mix *soju* and beer, I look for sweet drinks and get teased.”

Looking at Hyunho, Dohyun just found him cute, like a younger brother. Maybe it was because they had known each other since they were trainees before their debut, but he was just cute.

“Okay. Then I’ll swipe my card. One of you go. I gave you the card, so I’ll sit here?”

“Tch… I was going to pay!”

Dohyun waved his hand at Seokwon’s words.

“Originally, the seniors pay for this kind of thing. The juniors quietly accept it and then pay for their own juniors when they have them later.”

“The grace of the seniors is like the sky; the more we look up to it, the higher it gets.”

“Where have I heard that song before?”

Seokwon burst out laughing at Dohyun’s words.

“Seriously, *hyung*. I think you’re a mysterious person when I look at you.”

“Why?”

“Just because? I don’t know the reason? I guess I feel that way from observing you.”

“It’s the first time I’ve heard someone say I’m mysterious. Ah, now that I think about it, I brought tarot cards. I was going to tell you your New Year’s fortune. I’m going to predict what will happen in the next three months with just one card.”

Dohyun took out a card from his bag. It wasn’t an old and worn card, but a new one. Dohyun had only shuffled the cards once or twice.

“So… anyone have any questions? Tarot master Na Dohyun will read your cards!”

“Hey, Seokwon. Can I go first?”

Hyunho was greedy. Seokwon said he could.

“*Hyung*, then me first! I’m so curious to see how high Icarus can fly this year!”

“Okay. Then I’ll shuffle?”

Shuffling sound.

The eyes of the people in the cafe were briefly focused on them, but the three were already lost in their own world.