Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 347

347. First Concert (2)

October 13, 2022

The hospital staff was already reeling from the unbelievable results of the 25-second video.

So, naturally, as soon as the full track was released, they played it on an almost infinite loop throughout the hospital.

Of course, they excluded unwanted wards or areas.

“Do you really think it has that kind of effect?”

“At least it did for our kids. Look at this chart. You can clearly see the difference in painkiller dosage here, can’t you?”

“Well…”

And now, a week after the song’s release.

“Oh my god… Shouldn’t we report this to some kind of ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ thing?”

“I wonder if they’d even believe us. Who would? I wouldn’t if I were them.”

Who were they, after all?

They were medical professionals on the front lines of modern science, the most logical field of study.

“It’s absurd that such a supernatural event is happening in the 21st century.”

“But isn’t that supernatural event really fortunate for us? Don’t you think?”

Even if it was supernatural or unscientific, no one could dislike seeing the patients’ conditions noticeably improving.

Of course, some medical professionals couldn’t accept it, and many patients’ conditions remained unchanged, but it didn’t matter.

‘So what if it’s a placebo effect? What matters is that the patients are in less pain and suffering less.’

In that respect, the medical staff felt like running to Yeon-woo and Trevi, hugging them, and even kissing them.

The song wasn’t just effective.

Even setting aside the miraculous phenomenon, “Dream Walker” was a masterpiece that made you feel healed just by listening to it.

“My insomnia has gotten a little better these days.”

“Me too. My depression has lifted a lot.”

Medical staff who see people in pain every day.

Patients lying in hospital beds, enduring pain.

Even the caregivers who look after the patients.

More than a few people were comforted by the song.

For those standing on the precarious boundary between life and death, with their nerves on edge, this song was like a precious respite.

“We probably contributed to ‘Dream Walker’ charting on Billboard, right?”

“It’s only natural that such a song would reach number one. If not ‘Dream Walker,’ what else would be number one?”

That’s why, when “Dream Walker” reached number one on Billboard [a music chart ranking the top-selling songs],

They rejoiced as if they had reached number one themselves.

Little did they know that that number one would choose them as its first official stage.

“Stay calm. Everyone, stay calm.”

“You’re the one who’s shaking the most, Doctor?”

“That email is probably spam, right? Someone impersonating Trevi… Spam email?”

But it wasn’t spam.

The news that they really wanted to perform “Dream Walker” at this hospital, specifically at the pediatric cancer center, sent shivers down their spines.

“If they really do that… it would be a great help to the children.”

Pediatric cancer has a high recurrence rate.

The costs involved are also considerable.

That’s why the hospital, in its own way, considers the guardians’ [parents or legal representatives] circumstances and provides various reduction benefits.

However, the burden increases as hospitalization becomes prolonged.

The means to offset that was none other than the charity fund.

“People only show fleeting interest when they see something, and then it’s over. If the premiere of ‘Dream Walker’ is held here, it would be a really big issue.”

In that respect, holding “Dream Walker’s” first concert here was a tremendous opportunity not only for the hospital but also for the children.

Naturally, the hospital immediately gave the okay.

Even if all the attention doesn’t last.

The larger the absolute value, the larger the remaining value will be in proportion, making it incomparably larger than before.

“Wow… I really can’t believe it.”

And now, on the day of the event.

“Is he really coming…?”

“That’s why the staff are running around so busily, right…?”

They still couldn’t believe it.

However, seeing the staff, who had taken a plane ahead of time to prepare a surprise for the children, busily moving around, they couldn’t help but believe it.

Because it wasn’t just a simple concert but a place for sick children, there were so many things to take care of.

For example, hygiene, disinfection, and cleanliness.

The ward was very busy because so many staff were mobilized and all the equipment was thoroughly disinfected.

“Doctor! Who’s coming today?”

As a result, some of the children had already quickly noticed.

Yeon-woo and Trevi wanted to keep it a secret until the very end.

But for children whose daily lives were monotonous, this special event was a fun event they couldn’t miss.

“Who’s coming?”

“Doctor! Who’s coming?”

“Who would you like to come?”

At the doctor’s words, small, thin hands were raised everywhere.

Almost all of them had IVs [intravenous drips] connected to their arms, but their expressions were all bright.

‘They’ve really brightened up a lot.’

Whether it’s really the effect of the song or not is unknown.

However, after repeatedly playing “Dream Walker.”

The frequency with which many children complained of pain decreased significantly, similar to the 25-second mark.

‘How long has it been since I’ve seen the children smile like this?’

The children, untainted by the world, are that much more honest and without pretense.

Happy when they’re happy.

Joyful when they’re joyful.

In pain when they’re in pain.

Everything was evident in the children’s expressions, gestures, and words and actions.

‘Perhaps this is the first time since our center was established…?’

It’s a truly sad story, but unfortunately, the number of sick children has increased, not decreased.

‘What sin have these kind and lovely beings committed?’

At one time, there were quite a few people who were so distressed that they thought about quitting.

Seeing an adult sick and seeing a child sick had a surprisingly large difference in emotional acceptance.

But recently, everything has changed.

The children’s faces were full of smiles, and naturally, the atmosphere of the center brightened.

Among them, the brightest child was none other than Karen.

“I hope Trevi comes.”

Trevi, who had come to a charity event hosted by the previous label.

At that time, Trevi became friends with Karen, who dreamed of becoming a singer.

They exchanged messages on social media, and this time, the day before the release of “Dream Walker,” he even delivered the song to Karen in advance.

“He promised me. He said he would definitely come to visit.”

“Oh… is that so?”

She was always a benevolent doctor, but she couldn’t help but be embarrassed now.

Could it be that she was found out?

“But the kids keep not believing me! They don’t believe that I’m friends with Trevi either!”

Everyone teased Karen, saying that she was lying and saying absurd things.

“Then why don’t you show them the messages you exchanged with Trevi?”

“But that’s Trevi’s private life. If I don’t protect my friend, who will?”

“That’s… that’s true.”

Still at an age when they should be busy playing.

However, children sitting indoors and fighting death sometimes showed a maturity that surprised even the adult doctor.

“So, Doctor. Is the person coming today Trevi?”

“You’ll find out a little later. The doctor is a little busy…”

Karen was disappointed but readily let the doctor go.

The doctor thought.

I just hope Yeon-woo and Trevi come quickly and soothe the excited children.

“Oh my god! Trevi!”

The first to discover them was Karen.

“Oh, Karen! You’ve already found me. You’re such a good friend!”

From the moment Karen discovered Trevi, the surprise was half ruined.

However, no one frowned at the messed-up plan.

“I firmly believed that my friend would come, but no one believed me!”

“But I came like this. To keep my promise. Right?”

“Yeah, sure!”

Originally, their goal was to sneak into the hospital like hospital staff without the children knowing and surprise them.

A kind of surprise show for the children, so to speak?

Hospital officials would bring in materials that had been thoroughly sterilized and disinfected in advance, and when the children’s curiosity reached its peak, they would appear with a flourish.

It was a somewhat childish event, but it would work well for the children.

But that event was all ruined when Karen recognized Trevi, who was dressed as a cleaner.

‘Well, it doesn’t matter. All that matters is that they have fun.’

As if hearing Karen’s voice, the children began to gather one by one.

“Oh my gosh, oh my gosh. It’s really Trevi Hazelie!”

“Daniel. I told you, didn’t I? My friend is Trevi. I always told you.”

Karen boasted with a proud expression.

When Trevi picked up Karen, all the children looked envious.

“Karen. Guess what. There’s another special friend of mine here.”

“Could it be! Is it Yeon-woo?!”

The children’s screams grew louder.

[Yeon-woo, I think you should go out?]

The Dongja Ryung [a spirit or mythical being], who had come here with them under the guise of animal therapy, purred and tapped Yeon-woo’s shoulder with his tail.

Yeon-woo sighed, took off his hat, and greeted them.

“Hello.”

Because he had been hiding his presence completely, the children nearby were startled.

Fortunately, it wasn’t as serious as the medical team, who had been waiting in advance, had feared.

“…?”

That’s strange.

Why isn’t there any reaction?

Yeon-woo stared at the children, who were staring back at him with wide eyes.

‘Well, I’m not relatively famous…’

Before that thought could finish.

Snatch!

A small hand grabbed Yeon-woo’s pants.

That wasn’t all.

Snatch!

Before he knew it, one of the children who had quietly approached slipped his hand into Yeon-woo’s hand.

It was a new face that he hadn’t noticed because of the faint presence as fragile as a young life.

When their eyes met, the child smiled brightly.

That was the beginning.

“I thought Yeon-woo was only popular with animals, but he’s popular with kids too.”

“Doesn’t someone have to save him? He’s going to get crushed.”

“He has two people hanging on each arm and four people on his legs, does that look like he’s getting crushed? He looks like he’s enjoying it, so let’s leave him alone for now.”

Yeon-woo thought.

‘What is it? Why are the kids clinging to me?’

He didn’t know why, but one thing was certain.

The children were showing Yeon-woo infinite affection.

It was clear from the way they approached him without hesitation, touched him quietly and ran away, or clung to him without hesitation.

Was that all?

[Affection level: 89%]

[Affection level: 82%]

[Affection level: 94%]

…

The status window that popped up every time the children touched him even proved that fact.

‘Why?’

He didn’t know why, but good is good.

“No. The kids like Yeon-woo more… ?”

Trevi was also amazed by this situation.

Then he laughed, saying he was jealous.

It was an ambiguous statement, whether it was directed at the children or at Yeon-woo.

The commotion subsided after a long time.

“The kids really like Yeon-woo.”

The VJ in charge of Yeon-woo spoke quite casually.

The VJ, who was a parent of one of the children, seemed quite impressed by the way Yeon-woo sincerely treated and played with the children.

From the moment they readily accepted this position as their first step, the staff had already reached maximum favorability, but seeing it with their own eyes was a different feeling.

“Okay, kids. Today, Yeon-woo and Trevi have come to give us wonderful music. So what should we do?”

“Don’t disturb them.”

“That’s right. That’s the answer. Let’s be adults and not disturb them for a while!”

Cheep, cheep.

It’s like the chicks are answering in unison.

“Yeon-woo, are you nervous?”

“No. But I have this thought.”

“What thought?”

“The thought that I should sing my best?”

Looking at the sparkling eyes, it felt real.

‘I might have to thank Trevi.’

For making this place their first official stage.