Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 54

054. Oh mein Gott (2)

2021.12.24.

A beautiful melody began to fill the square, crowded with people. “Beautiful.” “I feel like I could just lie down here and take a nap.” People closed their eyes, lost in Yeon-woo’s performance. A gentle, cool breeze. The emotional melody of the violin tickling their ears. The joy and happiness of the performer were palpable, soaking into the listeners and drawing them into the fairy tale. “Huh… what’s going on? Why are there so many people?” “Huh? Is someone performing? Busking?” “The music’s nice. It’s the home of classical music, so even the busking is top-notch… Huh? Wait a minute.” The director and his crew, returning from a sightseeing trip, were among them. “Isn’t that Yeon-woo?” “Yeon-woo can play the violin?” “I didn’t know that. I guess he can?” “Crazy. This isn’t just playing, it’s a completely top-notch performance. Is Yeon-woo’s major violin?” Director Heo and writer Min’s mouths dropped open. “How can one person be like that?” A staff member exclaimed in admiration. The person standing there was not the grim reaper or the Yeon-woo they knew. If it weren’t for his tall height and neat, handsome face that was hard to find in two people, they wouldn’t have believed it was the same person. They couldn’t help but admire him. His unique, calm, and subtly captivating aura seemed even stronger. And then there was the jaw-dropping performance. “I don’t know how much more he plans to impress us.” The murmuring of the director and staff gradually quieted down. They couldn’t help but be drawn into the soul-stirring performance. They barely managed to regain their senses when the performance ended. “Whew….” “Wow….” “This is crazy….” Unrefined, short, and thick exclamations burst out from the staff. Clapping! Once again, a thunderous applause filled the square. Yeon-woo, having lowered his violin, smiled slightly. “Danke dir [Thank you].” Yeon-woo finished with an elegant bow like a medieval aristocrat. People shouted for an encore again, but Yeon-woo took the violin off his shoulder. “I used it well.” “No… I’m honored….” The violinist who received the violin stammered. “The fee is….” “You don’t have to give it to me! I’ve already received more than enough!” Almost everyone in the square had willingly opened their wallets. It was a courtesy for the high-quality performance and a tribute to the performer who had shown them a great performance. “Thank you, thank you! Really!” “No. We should be thanking you.” Yeon-woo smiled. [Haaa… This is so enjoyable. Yes. This was the joy.] Paganini trembled with rising satisfaction. [Thank you. It’s all thanks to you. I feel like I’ve finally regained the most precious beginner’s mind that I had completely forgotten.] “Are you satisfied?” [Satisfied. Very satisfied.] His eccentric impression had changed to a peaceful one. At the same time.

-Ting!

[You have successfully harvested lifespan!]

[You have perfectly fulfilled the request of the deceased!]

[Congratulations! You acquire additional obtainable stats as a reward!]

[Reward: Impromptu and flamboyant performance][A+]

The notification window for acquiring additional stats that he had been hoping for popped up. [That was a really good performance. I don’t know how to thank you.] “It’s okay.” He had already received enough. Not only did he gain the stats of a master, but also, [Congratulations! You have secured a large amount of lifespan!]

[Congratulations! A large amount of…….] The notification window continued to pop up throughout the performance. ‘As expected. I was right.’ It was an answer that could be seen by looking at the rising status window without much deliberation. As the performance stopped, people who had expressed their regret began to disperse one by one. And then Yeon-woo was able to face the filming crew, who seemed to be sparkling and shining brightly.

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“Yeon-woo, you also play the violin? How could you play so wonderfully?” “Yes… well… I used to play a little.” “You played a little and you’re that good?! Even I, who has a tin ear, thought you were playing a classical recording.” “Yeon-woo is definitely a gift from God. His appearance in our drama may be a divine revelation…!” Director Heo raised his arms into the air like a person calling out to God, passionately spouting words. It felt like a fanatic believing in a cult. “Ah, that scene! We should have filmed that scene!” Director Heo lamented, and the group remaining in the square raised their hands. “Director, we filmed it!” “What?! Good job! Let’s see it!” Director Heo, after checking the recorded video, trembled again. “Yeon-woo, can we put this in the special video? Huh? If we include this in the special video, it seems like a very nice picture will come out. It’ll be a good thing for Yeon-woo too! It means Yeon-woo’s screen time will increase a lot!” “I don’t really mind.” “Keuh! Good thinking. I’ll buy you a nice meal at a fancy restaurant when we go to Seoul!” Director Heo was excited. But next to him was Kwon Seong-hyun, who had a stiff expression. “Is there a problem?” The atmosphere was heavy as the expression disappeared from the person who was always smiling. “No. No. It’s not that, but I was wondering if we shouldn’t use that video for a while.” “……?” As Yeon-woo showed a look of incomprehension, a bitter smile appeared on Kwon Seong-hyun’s lips. “If that video goes up, Yeon-woo will become even more famous. That’s a very good thing. It’s a good thing, but…….” Kwon Seong-hyun stroked his cheek. “Do you remember? I told you I saw light in Yeon-woo.” “I remember.” “I can still see it clearly. It’s shining even more brilliantly day by day. Even faster than I thought…….” Conflict lingered in his eyes. “I don’t know what to say. I’m sorry. I don’t even know my own heart.” The bitter smile deepened a little more. Yeon-woo shrugged. “Don’t worry.” “……?” “No matter what, I know I can’t compare to Kwon Seong-hyun.” Of course. Except for the masters he met in Europe, the person with the most specialties he had ever met was Kwon Seong-hyun. “What are you talking about…….” “It’s not like I’m experienced enough to covet Kwon Seong-hyun’s position, and I don’t really want to. I can’t say I have no ambition at all. But there’s such a thing as human decency, isn’t there?” I won’t stab you in the back. Yeon-woo knew very well how unpleasant it was to be stabbed in the back by someone he trusted and cherished. Hateful and disgusting people. He absolutely refused to be considered such a person. ‘If you look at it, it’s all thanks to Kwon Seong-hyun that I came this far.’ At first, he seemed to click his tongue at him for raising lifespan with all sorts of requests, but now that he looks back on it, Kwon Seong-hyun is no different from a benefactor. Yeon-woo knew that very well, and he remembered it very clearly. “Um… That’s not what I meant.” “I’m not shameless enough to not know it’s thanks to Kwon Seong-hyun, so you don’t have to worry about that.” In the world Yeon-woo lived in, grudges and repayment were very important. It was a world where grudges remained and the living could not go to the afterlife even after death, and where souls struggled to pieces even after death to repay favors. “Kwon Seong-hyun has a position… I think he’s been through a lot.” Yeon-woo looked straight into Kwon Seong-hyun’s eyes. A great surging storm seemed to fill them. “So, if you’re having any strange misunderstandings, I’ll prove that’s not the case.” “Ah. Yeon-woo.” As soon as Yeon-woo finished speaking, Kwon Seong-hyun covered his eyes with his hand. It was a tone tinged with a slight sigh. “I think Yeon-woo is misunderstanding, not me…….” Soon, the stiffness that had been on Kwon Seong-hyun’s face when he lowered his hand was gone. “If you say those words with those eyes, I can’t even think bad thoughts.” It seemed that even a slight smile had been restored, and a faint smile lingered on his lips.

“Why would I have bad thoughts? I will never do anything like denying someone I know.” “I know. Yeon-woo’s personality is upright in that respect. That’s why you came all the way here with me even though I was being unreasonable.” “Well…….” I can’t say no. “You don’t have to prove anything. I already know what kind of person Yeon-woo is.” “You don’t have to take it out. It’s good to handle things like this properly.” “You’re full of charisma in these situations.” “The important thing is important.” “Then, Yeon-woo.” “Yes.” “I have a favor to ask.” “Yes.” “If you want to prove it… make a contract with me.” “Yes?” “A contract. Make a contract with our agency as soon as we get back. How about it?” “I was going to do that anyway.” “That’s great. I’ll have a lawyer ready as soon as we get back. No. If I contact them now, we can sign the contract as soon as we get back.” Now that he had completely recovered his mood, the smile on his lips deepened. A contract. ‘It wouldn’t be bad to make it legally certain.’ If that gives more trust, that’s not bad either. As Yeon-woo nodded, Kwon Seong-hyun bent his eyes beautifully. “Then there are no more misunderstandings?” “Um… there is one, but it’s not something Yeon-woo needs to worry about.” “Yes. Well. Then that’s it.” “Yeon-woo! Seong-hyun! They said we’re moving to the next location!” Just in time, a staff member called out to the two. It was the last schedule of the tour. And starting the very next day. The cast and staff resumed filming.

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“Ah… It’s already time to go back home. It’s a shame.” One of the staff members muttered. The special video shoot in Europe was carried out quickly and efficiently without a single delay. It was a natural result since there were no holes that caused NGs [No Good – filming term for mistakes] all the time and ruined the atmosphere of the set. The leads and supporting actors were all guaranteed to have acting skills. Of course, there were some NGs. “Cut! Your Majesty. You have to say your lines there!” The supporting actor, who was the King of Hell but played the father in the spin-off special clip, coughed awkwardly as if embarrassed. “Director Heo, stand right in front of Yeon-woo here. I don’t know why, but I keep forgetting my lines when I see Yeon-woo. When I saw him last time, Director Heo couldn’t even make eye contact!” “Keuheum! Let’s… go again. Let’s not forget the lines this time, Your Majesty.” Similar things happened a few times. Even Min Ye-rin sometimes said unexpected things while exchanging lines with Yeon-woo. “Curfew is 9 o’clock. Don’t forget. You have to be back by 9 o’clock?” Originally, the reply to that line was supposed to be, “Oppa [term for older brother used by females]. Am I a kid? What’s with 9 o’clock! It should be at least 12 o’clock!” But. “Ugh… ugh. I have to. 9 o’clock. No, that’s not it!” After saying that, she was surprised and flustered. There were such minor NGs, but the filming itself ended quickly without much difficulty. Even the filming period was left over, so editing was also done together during that time. “Seong-hyun and Ye-rin are like that, but why does Yeon-woo seem to be getting better and better as the days go by?” “Seeing that he’s not being pushed back at all even though he’s with the top two in the industry, it seems like there are really people who are born with it? It hasn’t been long since he debuted, but his aura is really…….” Director Heo was even more beaming. “This will definitely get more than 20 percent viewership, right?” It had already been almost a month since the drama ended. It was enough time for the heat to cool down, even though it was a drama that had a huge response. However, Director Heo and writer Min, along with the drama team, did not hesitate to predict success. “Oh, why are you asking such an obvious question?” “I wonder if we’ll get a request to film another drama with this synopsis.” “Then let’s film it again.” “That’s right. I made a deal with the director to bring forward the schedule. Euhehe. It’s good to have a big hit. He gave me the time right away? I have to blow it up as soon as I get there. I can’t keep something like this for long, I’m too nervous.” Two days after the drama team, who had gone on a reward vacation, returned to Korea. The broadcast of the specially organized special video began.