Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 190

190. Became Mint Chocolate (2)

2022.05.09.

Lee Juha came to hang out because he was bored.

“But, my friend. Are you really not going to work with me?”

It was after Yeonwoo found out that he was ‘that’ YouTuber.

He started pestering him constantly.

-Work with me. Let’s grow old together, Yeonwoo!

Lee Juha barged in, shocked that he had hidden such an amazing fact from his best friend.

He said that a guy with a good voice also makes good songs, and he came very close with sparkling eyes, but Kwon Seonghyun, who happened to be nearby, slapped him sharply.

It was after that.

Lee Juha started coming to Yeonwoo’s dorm whenever he was bored.

What should I say?

It’s more like it’s become a habit rather than really wanting to work on music together?

He came to hang out this time too, and he’s giggling as if he’s caught something.

“Let’s do it together. Huh? I’ll do well. This hyung [older brother or male friend] is really good, you know?”

Lee Juha, who has great muscles, fluttered his eyes and spoke seductively.

However, the reaction that came back was cold.

“I’m busy.”

“What are you busy with? You’re not doing anything right now. I heard you turned down all the commercials?”

“Well……”

Yeonwoo shrugged his shoulders.

As Yeonwoo’s issue was completely resolved and even his reputation was upgraded, Yeonwoo’s value also increased.

This is because the number of people who blatantly tried to use his good image increased.

‘If you’re going to flip your palms belatedly, you should have just stayed still from the beginning.’

When the issue broke out, there were quite a few places that secretly canceled Yeonwoo’s casting.

Of course, most of the scripts that were coming in were cut off.

The advertisement filming that was being discussed verbally was also canceled.

Now, it seemed like they were making offers again as if nothing had happened.

‘It’s a familiar thing, but that doesn’t mean I don’t feel bad.’

Yeonwoo felt a bit of aversion to it.

That’s why he didn’t even bother to look at the places that belatedly raised the amount and hurriedly made offers.

Of course, there were those who were the complete opposite.

Although the number was significantly smaller.

Anyway, therefore.

Outwardly, Yeonwoo was free.

But.

“I have to prepare for the inauguration ceremony.”

“What’s an inauguration ceremony? I’ve done it too. There’s nothing special about it.”

“Lee Juha-ssi…… Was that the kind of person you were?”

Yeonwoo looked at Lee Juha coldly.

Lee Juha waved his hand as if he was wronged.

“No! Are you looking at me like some kind of person who says ‘fans are just money’?! It’s really nothing special. You just have to go and talk to the fans!”

“……”

“Our Sunshines like me! Can you please stop looking at me with such pitiful and pathetic eyes?!”

Dongja-ryeong’s words come to mind.

Right. I shouldn’t become like that.

“Ahem, ahem! What are you going to do at the in…… inauguration ceremony?”

“I’m thinking about what would be good to do. I’m thinking about singing a song……”

“Singing!”

Lee Juha’s eyes lit up.

“So, you’re saying that you’re going to proceed in the form of a fan meeting. Ahem. Ahem. Then there’s a lot to do. No, I proceeded in a simple way! It’s a misunderstanding. Me and my Sunshines are close. Anyway. Are you really going to sing?”

“Yes.”

What was important to Yeonwoo now was not Lee Juha’s excuse.

What was important was his newly formed fan club, Mint Chocolate.

Yeonwoo’s heart also became urgent in response to the more intense reaction than he had expected.

These grateful people are fighting so fiercely to come and see him.

Shouldn’t he make them feel rewarded?

‘The company said they would take care of the overall preparation.’

The company told Yeonwoo that he didn’t need to worry about anything.

They said that the most basic venue rental was already finished a long time ago.

‘Maybe…… about 100 people will come?’

Contrary to what Yeonwoo thought, the venue that was booked could accommodate as many as 1,000 people.

-Don’t worry. It will be more than full.

Moreover, this conversation took place before the membership was accepted.

That means there was no basis for renting a place that could accommodate 1,000 people.

What are you so confident in?

That’s what I thought…….

“Well. The server crashed, so it wouldn’t be bad to do something.”

There were still a lot of posts on the fan page crying about how the reservation was canceled because the portal crashed.

As many as 1,000 people.

1,000 people are coming to see him.

Even if it was 100 people, which is much less than that, Yeonwoo was going to do his best.

But 1,000 people.

It was only natural that the plan he was already paying attention to would be put into full force.

“Singing…… singing…….”

“I’m worried, so go and play with Jerry.”

“It’s troubling because he trembles whenever he sees me.”

“……?”

Lee Juha, who was thinking about something, sparkled his eyes.

“My friend. How about doing it like this?”

Lee Juha’s face as he said that was like that of a prankster.

A very pleasant smile, plotting something, was on his lips.

*

[Yeonwoo. Calm down. Don’t tremble. You have to be calm. You know? You have to be calm.]

The trembling sparrow collided its beak.

In any way, it was a very good look of nervousness.

The other party was silently looking over the schedule with no sign of concern.

“……You be calm, please.”

[Ugh! How can I be calm?! There are over 1,000 people coming to see you right now!]

“I’m calm, so why are you making a fuss, Dongja?”

[It’s weird that you’re calm!]

They. Yeonwoo and the sparrow version of Dongja-ryeong were currently waiting for their turn in the waiting room.

They said the venue was already full.

Lee Gyuhan secretly came and showed him countless SNS [Social Networking Service] posts of the scene outside the venue, which was still crowded even after the entrance was over.

People who couldn’t get in and were stomping their feet in disappointment.

People who were excited to go in and were leaving authentication.

etc.

All kinds of authentication related to Yeonwoo were overflowing to the point where the hashtag became a popular search term.

Everything was amazing, but there was a photo that caught Yeonwoo’s eye.

“What…… is this?”

“Ah. This. It’s a wreath, a wreath.”

“A wreath……?”

Among the wreaths, each boasting a colorful appearance, one unique wreath caught his eye.

It was eye-catching because there was nothing among the colorful wreaths.

[Congratulations on the founding of our Yeonwoo’s fan club – Ha]

[Chairman of the National Mint Chocolate Love Association]

The wording was similar to other wreaths, but what was in the middle was obviously…….

“Isn’t this rice?”

“That’s right. Rice. This is a rice wreath.”

“There’s such a thing?”

“Actually, flowers are just nice to look at. Rather than that, a more meaningful wreath is more practical, so these days, they do it this way a lot. Similarly, there are ramen wreaths.”

Celebrities receive these wreaths, but most of them donate them.

It is said to be an intention to share the things to celebrate with more people, just as a feast follows good deeds.

‘It’s too much.’

Listening to Lee Gyuhan’s explanation, Yeonwoo recited to himself once again.

He will definitely repay his enemies and his favors.

It was the moment when Yeonwoo’s eyes shone firmly once again.

Doo-run, doo-run.

The sound from outside was getting louder and louder.

It was time to go on stage soon.

“Yeonwoo-ssi. Are you nervous? The sparrow seems nervous.”

The production team of the reality program was also here, and they also seemed quite surprised that Yeonwoo was calm.

“I’m more excited than nervous. I’m also excited.”

That was the truth.

“The people who like me are coming, right? So it’s natural to be happy.”

“Wow……”

He heard someone muttering, “Mental breakdown.”

“Kang Yeonwoo-ssi. Please prepare.”

Just in time, the staff opened the door and called Yeonwoo.

“Oh. It looks like it’s finally starting. Have a good time. I’ll cheer you on. Fighting!”

“I got a call from the cheering team in the audience, and they said the atmosphere is very good. You’ll do well!”

The reality production team clenched their fists and cheered.

They, who had gone through a series of intense storms, were already like comrades.

“I’ll do well.”

Yeonwoo smiled and left the waiting room with a confident attitude.

The camera quietly filmed behind him.

“Kang Yeonwoo-ssi! You can go up in 1 minute. Stand by!”

The back of the stage was chaotic.

The event staff were all busy moving around, and the sound of walkie-talkies rang out here and there, creating noise.

However.

Nothing could shake Yeonwoo’s composure.

“Counting down. 10. 9. 8…….”

In time with the countdown,

[Now! Shall we meet the Kang Yeonwoo you’ve been waiting for? Everyone! Please shout together! Kang Yeonwoo-ssi! Please come out~!]

The sound of the host shouting from outside could be heard.

Soon the door opened.

Colorful lights poured down on Yeonwoo.

Yeonwoo stepped into the light.

*

I don’t know how it went.

‘It’s been a while. I’m so out of my mind.’

It was very amazing.

There were nearly a thousand people who liked him right in front of his eyes.

One person, one person.

Everyone was showing their favor towards Yeonwoo without filtering it.

“Yeonwoo-ya! Hyung [older brother or male friend] skipped work to see you!”

“Our Yeonwoo is handsome!”

“Yeonwoo-ya. I’ll support you no matter what you do!”

It felt like a waterfall of goodwill pouring out from all over the place was engulfing his whole body.

It wasn’t a one-dimensional feeling like he was just happy that his fans had increased and his popularity had increased.

What should I say?

It felt like the deep, dark wounds that had unknowingly opened up were being healed?

‘Is this what healing is……?’

That’s what I thought.

And I felt it again.

He did well to choose this path.

At first, he chose it just to survive, but now it’s a little different.

Because he had no choice but to be sincere.

Is that why?

“Next is a special guest’s performance!”

Yeonwoo’s expression as he stepped onto the stage once again was very serious.

*

The spotlight pouring onto the stage.

The appearance of the person walking out into the middle was a bit unique.

“Huh? A mask?”

It was a man wearing an incredibly fancy mask that was noticeable from afar, even if it wasn’t shown on the large screen.

“I guess it’s a Mask Singer concept. But look at the mask quality. What’s up with the quality?”

When a man wearing a fancy mask came out, the venue buzzed.

He wore a long, crimson velvet cloak and a gold-shining chain.

The head, which was the head of an eagle, was entirely gold, like pure gold.

Below the long feathers rising from the back of the head, large, colorful jewels were ornately decorated.

The area around the piercing eyes was also decorated with sparkling jewels, and the lights were reflected in a spectacular way, making his presence enormous.

It felt like the dignity and atmosphere of someone who had popped out of Egyptian mythology.

“The agency is crazy. How much did they spend today?”

“The guests who have come out so far were no joke, and the lineup is really amazing……”

Already, this was more like a fan meeting disguised as an inauguration ceremony.

That was the case just by looking at the guests who came out in the middle.

In addition to Lee Juha, a famous singer-songwriter, Kwon Seonghyun, who couldn’t be invited even with money, and other famous singers who had built up friendships on the radio also willingly showed their faces.

What about the event?

The prizes that were hanging were enough to make your eyes and mouth drop open.

That’s how it had been so far.

The fans’ surprise was not the end there.

♪♬♩♪♬

A soft prelude flowed.

The golden eagle head raised the microphone.

When a voice with a deep resonance flowed out.

“Wow.”

“Wow……”

The audience was plunged into a quiet silence to the point where not a single breath could be heard.

What broke that silence was when the eagle head slowly took off its mask after a few songs had passed.

“Wow. That was a really great song. It was a truly breathtaking and overwhelming stage. Oh, everyone. I almost forgot my comments. I’m wide awake! Now, this person who made us excited with this wonderful stage! We will reveal his identity!”

Doo-goo-doo-goo.

A tense sound effect was laid out in the background.

A gloved hand slowly took off the mask.

And.

“Did you like my surprise event?”

When Yeonwoo asked, brushing back the bangs that had been slightly wet with sweat from wearing the mask.

A huge shout shook the room.