Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 166

God-Given Top Star 166. 24-Hour Close Reality (2) (166/401)

166. 24-Hour Close Reality (2)

2022.04.15.

“Hello, this is Kang Yeon-woo. Um, greeting you all alone like this feels very… strange.”

Holding the camera and talking to himself felt quite odd.

Was it a different sensation than filming, perhaps?

But after doing it a few times, it seems like I’m slowly getting used to it.

‘In a way, you could say this is what I’m best at.’

Wasn’t talking to an invisible audience Yeon-woo’s long-time specialty?

The funny thing is, no one finds it weird even when I do this.

‘Hmm. In the future, besides earphones, holding a camera might help avoid unnecessary suspicion.’

The world has gotten so much better.

Well, I guess.

These days, I heard that ordinary people carry selfie cams for vlogs and stuff.

I got an unexpected tip from an unexpected place.

[Kang Yeon-woo’s human social experience points have increased by +1!]

I feel like an alert like that should pop up.

Yeon-woo fiddled with the mini-cam that the PD [Production Director, a common term in Korean entertainment] told him to think of as part of himself.

“First, as per the mission, I’ll show you the dorm.”

The cameras visible throughout the house every time he moved were quite bothersome.

It’s definitely a familiar house, but it feels completely foreign with a few cameras attached.

‘No, it’s not just a few, it’s dozens, so is it natural?’

But even that soon became a little familiar.

‘Well, this is still better than back in my prime.’

Back when he couldn’t control his powers.

Whenever he went outside, he attracted all kinds of attention.

The main subjects of attention were, of course, not living people.

Cameras, being inanimate objects, were naturally better than the dead.

“This is the living room.”

“This is the bathroom.”

“This is my bedroom.”

“This is the dressing room.”

“This is the studio….”

He finished explaining with as much sincerity as he could muster.

But the PD’s expression was subtle as he watched.

“Um… Yeon-woo? If it’s okay, could you explain it in a little more detail? Like showing the inside of the door…? It would be nice if the introduction was a bit longer and more detailed… Like, what are some things you can introduce in each place…? Items that Yeon-woo enjoys using or places that he cherishes. Even an episode related to that place would be good….”

The PD couldn’t directly say it was too dry and ridiculously short, so he tried to put it nicely.

Dongja-ryeong burst into laughter at the PD’s carefully chosen words.

[You still have a long way to go, Yeon-woo! I told you not to do that!]

Dongja-ryeong shrugged his shoulders as if to say, “See?”

“Our viewers want to know every little detail about Yeon-woo.”

[That’s right, that’s right. It’s better to point out things like this one by one; it’s more appealing.]

I feel like I just heard a curse.

Am I mistaken?

‘Ah. That’s what it is.’

I’ve never introduced my house to anyone before.

Yeon-woo realized his mistake.

If you make a mistake, you can fix it right away.

“Then I’ll do it again.”

“Ah, of course, the previous one wasn’t bad either. It was very refreshing, hitting you in the back of the head in an unexpected place… Everyone else usually talks on and on, so this time, it might be better to go short and concise… Hmm. That’s right. It might not be bad to keep this alive… It’s also a slightly different character….”

The PD muttered to himself.

“By the way, the dorm is quite big, isn’t it?”

This was something he had been saying throughout the camera installation, so it was definitely a comment for broadcasting purposes.

He told me to film with a selfie cam, but he keeps adding audio.

“Since security is important, they decided to set up the dorm here. It also serves as a studio, so it had to be a place where I could be free from construction [noise, interference, etc.].”

“There are several rooms; do you use them all alone?”

“Guests come often, so there are a few rooms used as guest rooms.”

“Guests, you mean…?”

“This room is a guest room with an owner, and that room is where a friend who helps with work stays.”

Should I show them?

After thinking for a moment, Yeon-woo silently opened the door to the guest room with an owner.

“It’s very desolate… no, neat?”

The PD, who looked around the room decorated in a completely modern style, said.

In fact, it was awkward to say it was decorated, because it was desolate, as the PD said.

The only thing in the large room was a bed.

And a side table next to the bed, and a stand on it.

You could say it was a place where the fact that it was just a space for sleep was blatantly revealed.

“Perhaps the owner is…?”

“Senior Kwon Seong-hyun mainly sleeps here and leaves.”

“Yes?! Kwon Seong-hyun?!”

The PD involuntarily asked back at the name of the top actor that came out unexpectedly.

“Yes. He often comes to hang out… and helps me in many ways.”

“Um… I heard that Kwon Seong-hyun’s dorm is also near here….”

“It’s in the same building.”

“But why a room…?”

“It’s hard to go home if you stay up late?”

Isn’t he asking something too obvious?

‘Ah. Is it a little strange to be associated with someone like Kwon Seong-hyun?’

To Yeon-woo, Kwon Seong-hyun is just a big puppy who tries to be overprotective.

But Kwon Seong-hyun outside is literally a top-of-the-top celebrity.

He might think that he doesn’t get along with a rookie who hasn’t even debuted for a year.

But.

-People who are close are originally like this, right?

-…Is that so?

-Yes. Friends also sleep at each other’s houses, right?

-I see.

Actually, I don’t know.

‘I’ll have to have a close person to know.’

But for some reason, it feels like I’m losing if I obediently say I don’t know.

If I show even a hint of not knowing here, I felt like everything would flow according to Kwon Seong-hyun’s will.

Besides, when you think about it, Kwon Seong-hyun and I are indeed close.

If we’re at the point of saving each other’s lives, wouldn’t that be close enough?

It feels like the order of things is a bit mixed up, though.

‘Anyway, this is the house that guy gave me…….’

Upon hearing Yeon-woo’s words, the PD [Production Director, a common term in Korean entertainment] nodded with a face that seemed like he couldn’t quite understand.

“I see……?”

From the subtly rising intonation to the word ‘disbelief’ written all over his face.

There’s no need to bother trying to figure out his intentions.

“Ah…… come to think of it, there was a slightly unusual place. There was a studio. Would it be difficult to show the inside?”

“Someone is using it…….”

“Perhaps Mr. Kwon Seong-hyun?!”

“No.”

At the quick reply, the PD once again wore a disappointed expression for some reason.

Yeon-woo approached the studio and knocked on the door.

-Knock knock!

With a light knock, a hesitant Jerry peeked his head out.

“Jerry, can we film?”

The response that came back was quite a sight.

“Of. Course. We. Can.”

“…….”

Even a robot would speak with more liveliness than this, wouldn’t it?

Yeon-woo thought of the SiX and BixX on his phone these days.

He was reminded that they had more familiarity than Jerry.

“Didn’t you sleep yesterday? Your eyes are red.”

“No? I. Did. Sleep?!”

[Lie]

‘He didn’t sleep.’

Glancing at the PD, he was shaking his head.

At this rate of nervousness, nothing will work out.

“Don’t be too nervous.”

“Uh…… uh…… yes…….”

When Yeon-woo touched his shoulder, Jerry’s stiff atmosphere gradually relaxed.

It was thanks to Yeon-woo using his ability, unable to watch any longer.

Emotion Transference.

It was the effect of the A-grade derivative ability that transmits the user’s emotions to the other person.

Moreover, Jerry had the highest level of favorability towards Yeon-woo, so the effect was immediate.

“So, this is the friend who helps with your work? Please give us a brief introduction.”

The effect of Yeon-woo’s immediate therapy was indeed outstanding.

“Uh…… hello. I’m Jerry. I’m a sound engineer. I’m helping Yeon-woo *hyung* [older brother or male friend] with various tasks. I’m mainly in charge of technical aspects such as recording and mixing. You can think of me as a general engineer.”

It was a much calmer explanation than before.

“You look very young……?”

“Ah, I graduated early.”

“Early graduation? Excuse me, but where did you graduate from?”

“Berkeley.”

The PD, who didn’t understand at first due to the native pronunciation, asked again and then showed a surprised expression when he understood correctly.

“No, that Berkeley College of Music? But why here……?”

The Yeon-woo that the PD knew was an actor.

‘Why does an actor need a sound engineer……?’

Moreover, a talented individual who graduated early from the famous overseas music school, Berkeley.

“Ah. Come to think of it, you mentioned that Yeon-woo is good at playing the piano, right? And that his violin skills are also top-notch.”

The PD muttered, recalling the clips that were released when filming the drama.

He had already appeared on a variety show once and showed off his skills.

‘So that’s why?’

But to see it that way…….

“But you’re really serious about it. You even have a huge piano. Is that a recording booth over there? Seeing that you’ve done soundproofing work, it doesn’t seem like a normal hobby…….”

The original intention was for Yeon-woo to walk around and introduce each item himself, but…….

“Wow…… this is really serious. My goodness. All sorts of instruments are here. Do you perhaps perform orchestral music here? Do you perhaps rent out the recording studio……?”

He couldn’t have forgotten that he had clearly called it a studio just a moment ago, but the PD was talking nonsense.

“A grand piano…… huh? Steinway?!”

The PD made a gasping sound as he read the logo.

Perhaps because he had spent some time in the cultural affairs department producing programs, it was a name that immediately caught his eye.

“Oh? You know it?”

“Isn’t Steinway a famous and notoriously expensive brand?”

“That’s right. It varies depending on the model, but this one is probably worth several hundred million [Korean won, equivalent to hundreds of thousands of USD].”

“Huk…….”

“It’s still too early to be surprised.”

“What else is there?!”

“That violin is more expensive than that piano.”

“What?! One violin costs over several hundred million?”

“If it’s a Stradivarius, wouldn’t it naturally cost several hundred million? That fancy one is more impressive because of its rarity rather than its price.”

“Wow…….”

The PD’s mouth dropped open.

“This speaker is from Switzerland…….”

“If you look at this, the interface looks very meticulous and elegant, right? I used to use off-the-shelf products, but I recently placed an order with the manufacturer and received this custom-made one. It’s a one-of-a-kind machine for Yeon-woo *hyung*.”

“The microphone is also custom-made. Do you see the color here? Isn’t the color so pretty? I even contacted Pantone directly to request color mixing. It’s different from ordinary mint, right?”

As if he had never been nervous, Jerry, who had relaxed, excitedly rattled off explanations about this and that.

“My goodness. How much does all of this cost……?”

“Well. Um…… it might be difficult to calculate the amount? First of all, there’s rarity, and there are things that are worth whatever you ask for, and there are things that are one and only, so it’s impossible to convert their value.”

Originally, it was Yeon-woo’s part to explain, but it didn’t matter.

Wouldn’t it be more reliable for someone who knows well to explain?

Yeon-woo was just listening to Jerry’s explanation, and,

‘……The things here were that expensive?’

He was newly surprised.

Well, he soon calmed down when he thought about Kwon Seong-hyun’s scale.

“It’s not a recording rental studio, it’s Yeon-woo *hyung’s* personal studio.”

Why is there a proud emphasis on the word ‘personal’?

“So, Kang Yeon-woo uses all of these things? Perhaps you were a musician……?”

The PD’s eyes were shaking.

Yeon-woo decided to save him.

“I have a little interest in composing.”