A New Career Singer Who Can Read The Future [EN]: Chapter 206

Yoo Hana was quite flustered.

She never imagined that Do Hyun would contact her directly, of all people.

To ask if she was crazy, and then calmly reply that he wasn’t…

‘What on earth is he thinking, contacting me like this?’

Yoo Hana racked her brain, but couldn’t find the answer.

She had clearly stated in the interview.

That she wanted to maintain the distance between a singer and a fan.

However, Do Hyun had crossed that line first.

[I remember making my intentions clear to you back then. Don’t you remember?]

[I remember. That’s why I’m trying to cross that line.]

‘Seriously, how can he reply so quickly when he’s overseas? What exactly does he want from me?’

Yoo Hana was so dumbfounded that she let out a hollow laugh.

It happened to be a company dinner. Her juniors asked her if something was wrong.

“Ah, no. I just saw something funny. Don’t worry about me, everyone, just drink.”

“Yes, Senior.”

“Understood.”

“But you have to share if something interesting happens!”

Yoo Hana hadn’t been able to get tickets for the closing ceremony.

That was one reason she wasn’t going, but she was also deliberately avoiding it because she didn’t know what Do Hyun’s next schedule would be.

If he were to hold a concert after the closing ceremony… she would have to clear her weekend schedule.

Moreover, since Do Hyun also performed on weekdays, she was trying to save her vacation days in case she needed to take time off.

[Hey, Na Do Hyun. I clearly said that I don’t want to cross the line between fan and singer, right? Contacting me personally like this….]

[You’re my reliable ally, so I just wanted to contact you. Other singers seem to contact and hang out with their longtime fans privately, so why shouldn’t I? Aren’t you drawing the line too harshly?]

‘…How can he reply so quickly? And he’s overseas.’

“Alright, alright, our team leader. Why are you so busy looking at your phone? Put it down and let’s toast.”

At the director’s words, Yoo Hana shoved her phone deep into her bag and tried to ignore it.

However, as one drink turned into two, it became increasingly difficult.

She started to wonder if Do Hyun had sent her a message or not.

Eventually, as the atmosphere was winding down, Yoo Hana took out her phone and read through the piled-up messages.

Do Hyun had so much to say, he had sent a whole bunch of messages.

[Reporter, I have a question… Are you busy right now?]

[Isn’t love as a fan a concept that includes love as a human being? No matter how much I think about it, I can’t distinguish this point, so I’m asking.]

[Are you very busy right now?]

[I thought you wouldn’t be busy at night… Do you have a company dinner or something?]

[Actually, I thought you would come to see the closing ceremony, but you couldn’t because you couldn’t get tickets, right?]

[I hope you reply soon. I have so many questions.]

“…Ha. Seriously, what would you have done if the other person wasn’t me but an attention seeker, Do Hyun….”

Yoo Hana said, rubbing her temples.

If the other person wasn’t Yoo Hana, but some other attention seeker….

It could have been a disaster.

Do Hyun seemed to be the only one who didn’t realize the seriousness of the situation.

In the meantime, a question caught her eye.

The question of whether love as a human being was also included.

‘…There’s no way Na Do Hyun could be in love with me… Of course, he can love me as a fan, but wanting to love me as a human being… surely not.’

Yoo Hana felt a throbbing in her head, whether it was because of the alcohol or because of Do Hyun.

“Alright, our reporters. Everyone worked hard. Let’s have the last drink and then everyone go home! Don’t come to work tomorrow, just start your schedules from home. Everyone understand?”

The director said as if he was doing them a favor.

It was a relief, if anything.

That she didn’t have morning duty tomorrow, and that she could afford to relax.

“Thank you, Director!”

“Thanks for what… Of course, I have to do this much. Everyone go home quickly then! Before it gets any later!”

It was already past 10 PM.

The company dinner that started at 6:30 PM lasted longer than expected.

Yoo Hana hesitated whether to take the bus or a taxi, and chose the taxi.

She felt even more tired because of Do Hyun, and wanted to go home and rest as soon as possible.

Buzzing?

Buzzing?

The three letters that appeared on the screen.

[Na Do Hyun]

He was calling her.

Yoo Hana hesitated for a moment whether to answer the phone and then answered.

“Yes. Hello. This is Yoo Hana, reporter.”

[Reporter, why aren’t you replying to my messages after reading them?]

“Do you think I can reply right now? Why are you suddenly asking that? Do you want to date me or something?”

At those words, the taxi driver glanced at Yoo Hana in the rearview mirror.

Feeling his gaze, Yoo Hana pondered what to say and then pursed her lips.

[I’ve been established for quite a while now. I’m stable. I’m not in a state where I’ll fall into the abyss in an instant like before. So, I’ve become more curious. What would it be like to date at this point? Who is the person who will love me? I’ve been seriously thinking about it.]

“…So you thought of me? Because I’m a fan, so I seem easy?”

[No. You’ve never seemed easy for even a moment. But… I can’t help but keep thinking about Reporter Yoo. I think you’re the only person who will sincerely love me, my only ally, how can I stop that?]

“Haa… I… no, listen. The reason I drew the line is because bad rumors could spread when we get involved. And I don’t see you as a dating partner….”

[You really don’t see me as a dating partner? Really? I’m sure that’s not the case. Shouldn’t things change now? It’s good to have a reliable ally. But I’m going to change that position now. Let’s get rid of the old-fashioned stuff.]

Do Hyun was proactive and sincere.

Yoo Hana knew very well what kind of tone Do Hyun used when he expressed his sincerity.

That’s why she had even less to say.

“You didn’t drink, did you.”

[How can I drink when the closing ceremony is so close? You know I take care of my voice thoroughly. You also know that I don’t drink unless it’s absolutely necessary. It seems like there’s nothing you don’t know about me.]

“You’re also shameless… So what are you asking of me? To date you?”

[I’ll meet you when I go to Korea. Let’s meet and talk. I’ve become very curious about you. To the point where I can’t think about anyone else. My head is full of curiosity about you. I’m curious about what kind of person Yoo Hana is, not as a fan or a *homma* [a dedicated fan who actively supports a celebrity], but as a human being.]

“…Haa… I’m hanging up.”

Yoo Hana hung up the phone first.

After hanging up the phone, she looked out the window, and the taxi driver spoke to her.

“Youth is great, youth is great. It seems like a man is approaching you very actively.”

“Oh, um… well, it seems like it. But I can’t understand the other person’s feelings.”

“There are many things in the world that you can’t understand. When you suddenly feel lonely. When you feel like you’re alone. At that time, you’ll contact the person who you think ‘this person won’t abandon me.’ So, I guess he thought of you.”

The taxi driver’s words were not wrong.

But Yoo Hana was curious.

Why did he suddenly have this awakening?

She was confident that she wouldn’t be surprised no matter what Do Hyun did….

But his current remarks were enough to surprise her.

Besides, he confidently said he would see her in Korea.

Does Do Hyun really want to approach her as a human being?

‘…The world is really full of things you can’t know.’

* * *

Do Hyun successfully completed the closing ceremony stage.

He had a request to stay for a few more days, but he returned to Korea immediately.

Because there was something he had to do as soon as he arrived.

It was to meet Yoo Hana.

On the way home from the airport, Do Hyun sent a message to Yoo Hana.

He asked what her schedule was today and where he could meet her.

Yoo Hana reluctantly sent a reply.

That she could meet him in Samcheong-dong.

Samcheong-dong was a place where many people came and went even on normal days.

Therefore, Do Hyun thought that he should pick up Yoo Hana in his car and move to a quiet bar in Gangnam.

Do Hyun arrived in Samcheong-dong.

He parked his car near the place where Yoo Hana was said to be interviewing and waited.

Soon, he could see Yoo Hana coming near the car.

The passenger seat door opened, and Yoo Hana got in, covering her face and looking around.

“Let’s go quickly, quickly. There are other reporters.”

Do Hyun was stopped, so he started the car immediately.

Do Hyun started like that.

For some reason, he felt his heart pounding.

Yoo Hana was not as glamorous as the celebrities he had seen countless times.

She was just an ordinary person.

Nevertheless, the reason why he liked her face….

“I’ve been waiting. I’ve been looking forward to it. I’ve been waiting for today to meet you, Reporter.”

“…Did you eat butter at this hour or something? Why are you being so cheesy?”

“Should I call you *Nuna* [an affectionate Korean term for an older sister or female friend], or Reporter? Choose that first.”

Do Hyun changed the subject. At those words, Yoo Hana sighed.

“Haa… Call me whatever you want when we’re alone. I’ll talk comfortably too. Do Hyun, are you out of your mind? It doesn’t make sense that you want to date me? Your position right now…!”

“I know it well. But shouldn’t I date now and experience things? I’ve never even had a proper dating scandal. So… I’ve hardly dated since my debut. I’ve been busy running only with work without even knowing what the feeling of dating is. But I’m also a person. I want to try dating. With someone who can trust and love me the most.”

Do Hyun firmly stated his thoughts. At those words, Yoo Hana sighed once again.

“It’s a relief it was me, do you know how many attention-seeking reporters there are? If you get caught by those people, it’s a big deal. Strange rumors will spread about you… and it will greatly contribute to your image decline. There’s no guarantee that I’m not an attention seeker either. But what on earth are you thinking, me…!”

“We’ve been getting along well for several years. So I could trust you. *Nuna* kept my secret, and I kept *Nuna’s* secret. Isn’t this enough to build mutual trust?”

“How can that be, like that…!”

As Yoo Hana got angry, Do Hyun, who was holding the steering wheel, told her to calm down and opened his mouth.

“*Nuna*.”

“…Why.”

“So I want to try dating. One of the people I’m most familiar with is *Nuna*. I just saw you looking for *Nuna* wherever I went… and I thought at that time. This person is familiar to me, and that’s it. So what I mean is.”

“Don’t say weird things! I’m going to refuse!”

Yoo Hana said, shaking her head.

Nevertheless, Do Hyun continued to speak with a smile.

“It’s okay, *Nuna*. I don’t care who *Nuna* is. I’m confessing sincerely. I’m confessing because I think there’s only one person who will be with me in my stability that has finally come. Will you meet me?”