Become A Music Monster Overnight! [EN]: Chapter 102

One Day, a Music Monster! 93

The lyrics were in English, which wasn’t exactly surprising.

‘It was arranged with overseas expansion in mind from the start.’

Right now, the rock scene looks like it’s returning to the early 90s thanks to Black Tiger, but when this song was created, the domestic rock market was barely alive.

No matter how good a song you throw into such a market, it’s hard to see its true value.

In fact, there are many great songs that become popular after quite some time, and this was the reason.

Compared to such a domestic market, the overseas market was incomparably better, so it was natural for him to arrange the song with overseas expansion in mind at the time.

“The important thing is who sings it……”

Whether it was a coincidence or something he created in his subconscious, this song seemed tailored for Park Ji-won.

It wasn’t just that her voice was right; it was such a perfect fit that I could confidently say Park Ji-won was the one who could best capture the feeling of this song.

“The problem is, she can’t sing it now.”

Youngchan knew that, but he didn’t give them this song in the end. It wasn’t anything else, but Park Ji-won was still lacking in many ways to sing this song.

Jiwon is definitely a talented person who deserves to be called a genius vocalist, but that alone couldn’t unlock all the potential of this song.

But the current her had potential.

That much Jiwon, no, the G1 band, had changed.

* * *

Vocalist Jiwon, along with leader and drummer Ji Young-shik, guitarist Hyung-woon, and bassist Ma Yoon, had changed beyond comparison from when they first met Youngchan.

It was inevitable.

While preparing for ‘Legends of Rock,’ they had been continuing the hellish training they faced in the hot summer of their school days, even after entering society.

No, it was even worse than then.

To run through many variables and harsh conditions that were incomparable to the practice room, it wasn’t enough to prepare with utmost care.

If they didn’t have the weapon of youth, they might have been taken to the hospital several times.

What allowed them to endure despite such difficulties was partly due to YC Entertainment’s active care, but more than that, it was because they enjoyed the music so much.

They stayed up all night discussing to create new songs, and spent days worrying to fill in one small part that didn’t work.

Sometimes, they had to take responsibility for poor stages due to mistakes by on-site staff, causing them to feel like they were going to throw up from stress.

However, even in such a process, when they made music together amidst the cheers of the audience, the resulting catharsis was truly maddening.

It wasn’t for nothing that music was called the only drug allowed by the state.

Increased musicality also meant increased discernment.

“Teacher is really a genius.”

“Suddenly?”

While they were contemplating the direction of a new song, Jiwon’s sudden words made her colleagues look at her with dumbfounded eyes.

Despite her colleagues’ gazes, she continued to speak without paying attention.

“The more I know, the more I see a wall……”

“Well, that’s true. I’ve been feeling that lately too……”

“Perfect. Teacher is perfect.”

“……Don’t tell me you brought that up just to make that joke?”

“Huh? Joke?”

Hyungwoon asked just in case, but seeing her pure face, it didn’t seem like that was the case.

In any case, Jiwon’s sudden words made them put down their work for a while.

It happened to be the time when the collaboration song with Marvin, which had been a huge topic on Billboard [American music chart], was released, so they quickly turned on their phones.

And…… after waiting, they played Painkiller that was uploaded.

“!!!”

While listening to Painkiller, they were able to understand what the words shock and horror meant.

Painkiller was a song that was so innovative that even that word was not enough.

Within the bold composition, a new aspect of heavy metal, which they thought had already shown everything, was revealed.

Even to the point where they wondered if this was the right direction, the completeness and level of the song were completely different.

On a small scale, it opened up new possibilities for rock, and on a large scale, they faced a moment in history that caused a major ripple in modern music, and they listened to the song several times afterward.

“Young-shik, is this possible?”

“……Do you think it’s possible?”

Young-shik, who was now proud to say that he was not inferior to anyone, felt that Marvin’s drumming was something from a completely different world.

But instead, Painkiller, like many bands, inspired them.

Thanks to this, they, who had been struggling to create a title song, succeeded in creating the album’s title song that day.

‘Unhappy Man,’ which had a pretty good response in Japan and the West, was created in that way.

Unlike its depressing title, ‘Unhappy Man’s performance itself was bright enough to evoke a fairy tale.

-G1 Band’s ‘Unhappy Man’ Dominates the Rock Genre for a Long Time!-

-YC Sama’s [Mr. YC’s] disciples unfold a new composition of rock. ‘Unhappy Man’!-

-Experts as well as fans announce that G1 band has become a high-level band through ‘Unhappy Man’!-

-‘Unhappy Man’ Ranked 3rd on Oricon [Japanese music chart]!-

If it hadn’t been for the theme song ‘pick up!’ of the New Daze Contest at the time, and if it hadn’t been for Painkiller, which was eating up Billboard, ‘Unhappy Man’ would have definitely topped the Oricon chart.

No, it was clear that it would not only have risen but also dominated for a long time.

So it’s understandable to be disappointed, but none of the G1 band showed any disappointment about this.

Maybe they would have thought so before listening to Painkiller.

No, in fact, that was normal. The level of music shown by geniuses and talents who worked so hard that they almost died deserved such pride.

However, after listening to Painkiller, their pride was shattered.

That was because the sky was no different from a huge disaster to them, who were now trying to get out of the well.

* * *

However, contrary to their thoughts, Youngchan was quite impressed after listening to ‘Unhappy Man.’

“Have they already come this far?”

It was a bit different in nature compared to his uncles, but at this point, they were good enough to go out into the real world without much lacking.

It was no coincidence that he thought of ‘late dinner,’ which he thought he would have to keep for a few more years.

Perhaps, if it hadn’t been for Jang Do-cheol’s case, this song would have gone to them sooner.

But in the meantime, Youngchan had been having such a hard time that he couldn’t pay attention to the G1 band, who could really be called his disciples.

“I can finally get some sleep.”

To what extent, even he, who had thick nerves, had to toss and turn for quite a long time.

Perhaps his insomnia was largely related to his last conversation with Garfish.

“How did you handle it?”

In response to his request to erase Jang Do-cheol from the world, Garfish left a message saying that he would take care of it himself.

And as Youngchan asked, Garfish completely erased him to the point where even Interpol couldn’t find a trace.

Naturally, articles about Jang Do-cheol were posted several times a day, and eventually Youngchan couldn’t help but express his curiosity.

So, when he asked, Garfish showed a strange smile and replied.

“You can think of it as he did good things here and there in the world for the last time. Of course, he felt enough pain in the process as you wished, so there’s no need to feel sorry.”

“……”

He spoke indirectly about the handling method, but it wasn’t to the point where Youngchan couldn’t understand.

Garfish’s words that he did good things here and there meant that his organs were removed and went to other owners.

Perhaps he was handed over to an organ trafficking organization and everything that could be given was extracted.

‘If what I heard is correct……. He must have died in terrible pain.’

If his thoughts were correct, Jang Do-cheol would have been extracted without anesthesia when his organs were extracted. Anesthesia is a more difficult technique than you think, and this allows you to extract organs in good condition.

Youngchan, who learned that his enemy had died in terrible hell, faced complex emotions such as regret and pity.

Garfish surprisingly smiled at the client’s appearance.

“Fortunately, you will be able to enjoy your music in the future.”

Music that has lost its humanity is nothing more than an empty shell. In that respect, Youngchan’s guilt proved that he was still maintaining his humanity.

* * *

Thanks to such humanity, it was difficult for a while, but his musicality was certainly deepened as much as he had agonized.

To the point where he was able to rework ‘late dinner,’ the newly born song became a masterpiece comparable to brilliant struggle, though not as much as Painkiller.

“If you guys can properly digest ‘late dinner,’ there’s no problem in getting meaningful results on Billboard.”

“!!!”

The G1 band each showed great surprise at Youngchan suddenly mentioning Billboard.

“Why are you so surprised?”

However, Youngchan rather tilted his head as if he found this G1 band strange.

“No, how can we not be surprised? Suddenly Billboard?”

“That…… Japan is already overwhelming.”

“Billboard……”

“We’re not Black Tiger.”

Youngchan chuckled and nodded at Jiwon, who was at a loss for words.

“Yeah, I know. You’re the G1 band. But before that, you’re my disciples.”

Whatever the process of that meeting, they were the first disciples he made in this world. Also, as a rock band rather than an idol, they were the ones Youngchan had affection for, thinking about the revival of Black Tiger.

Above all, isn’t their talent and their constantly striving attitude excellent?

Perhaps if they had tried to take the easy path, if they had not passed his test, Youngchan would not have made them his disciples, no matter how talented they were.

“I won’t say it’s easy even as a joke. You’ll probably want to run away. So, tell me now if you don’t want to do it. I won’t give it to you if you want.”

-gulp-

Since he was a teacher who never made empty promises when it came to music, Jiwon and others each swallowed their saliva.

But none of them said they didn’t like it.

They know that the opportunity to receive such teachings from a teacher who is creating great records on Billboard and opening a new chapter in rock is not easy.

“Hahaha. It’s good to be young.”

Since they were kids who had been rolling around under him, Youngchan was able to burst into laughter after a long time when they showed a spirit of challenge even though they knew the weight of his words.

‘If we do well, it will be a win-win journey for each other.’

Youngchan thought he had made a good choice in choosing this as his first activity.

The G1 band will be able to see a new world through ‘late dinner,’ and he will also be able to let the stagnant river flow again by teaching these energetic disciples.