Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 93

The God-Given Top Star 093. That Which is Good for the Taste and Body (2)(93/401)

093. That Which is Good for the Taste and Body (2)

2022.02.01.

“……?” What kind of weird nonsense is that? The Vice President looked as if he had heard something very strange. “Yeon-woo has started filming these days. So, I was thinking of getting a supporter…”

“Thinking of?”

“There’s a supporter who goes to the set every day.”

“Every day? Really every day?”

“Who do you think it is?”

“……Could it be Seong-hyun?”

“Correct.” The President sighed deeply once more. “Seriously, how did it come to this?”

“Tell me about it. Haa……. Not only Seong-hyun, but some investor or something has also attached himself.”

“Who’s that?”

“I don’t know. Seong-hyun seems to know him, so I guess he’s an acquaintance… Why is everyone around our Yeon-woo so ridiculously wealthy?”

“You’re suffering, President… To have your *deokjil* [the act of intensely supporting and being a fan of an idol or celebrity] target overlap with Seong-hyun.”

“It’s a real headache. I want to send something, but there’s nothing to send.”

“How about snacks?” the Vice President asked.

“No. Those come in all the time too. Do you understand why a bakery from a master craftsman is coming in as a supporter?”

“Hmm. Then we have no choice but to differentiate ourselves somehow.” The Vice President pointed out the hottest topic on the official fan page where the President was currently the head.

-Can’t we do something too?

-What if Yeon-woo forgets we exist ㅠㅠ?

ㄴI don’t think Yeon-woo would do that, so don’t worry.

ㄴI know, but I feel like we have no presence, so I’m feeling down……

ㄴFeeling down 2222

-But what can we do? We can’t do a food truck or a snack truck ㅠㅠㅠ

ㄴKwon Seong-hyun…… truly a man who has everything……

ㄴHe takes so much that he even takes all of our Yeon-woo’s attention ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

ㄴCan’t you leave some for us, Seong-hyun ㅠㅠㅠㅠ???

ㄴLet’s not call Seong-hyun here;;;

ㄴ??Why?

ㄴIt feels like he’ll come if we call his name……

ㄴNo way……

ㄴThings you don’t expect happenㅎㅎ……

ㄴSomehow, I feel like Seong-hyun would…… be able to……^^

ㄴㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Like a ghostㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ But I think he’d come……

What to send. What to send that Yeon-woo would like. Everyone put their heads together and shared their concerns. The desire to do something for someone you like was similar everywhere.

“Then how about approaching it from a different angle?”

“How? Our Yeon-woo firmly refuses to receive any kind of material support, so he won’t accept it.”

“Not that, but something Yeon-woo likes? There was something like that, like an event.”

“Ah! I know what you mean. Like special supporters for Valentine’s Day or White Day?” [White Day is a holiday celebrated on March 14th, one month after Valentine’s Day, where those who received gifts on Valentine’s Day reciprocate.]

Sparkle. The President’s eyes sparkled as if a light bulb had turned on.

“Vice President! Thank you. You’ve given me an idea!”

“Oh, you’re the President now? Succeeding you, President.”

“You’ve already succeeded me! Anyway, thank you!” The President, who said he would treat him big next time as a reward for the idea, left. The next day.

“……Mint Chocolate Day?” A cute mini truck, decorated in mint and chocolate colors, entered the set.

***

“Yeon-woo! A supporter is coming for you today. I’ve been contacted, so go out and see them later when they arrive.” Filming had been going on since morning. The filming, which was progressing so smoothly, was busy making progress today as well.

“At this rate, we’ll be done in two months?”

“I know, right? Excluding the overseas location schedule, we can probably finish the domestic scenes in two months, and if we include the overseas location, it’ll take exactly three months.”

“Oh my. Oh my oh my. Where did this lucky charm come from on its own? Our Director Ji hasn’t lost his touch, has he?” The staff praised Director Ji, who had specifically picked Yeon-woo. When filming goes well, there’s plenty of *yeoyu* [mental余裕, a state of having peace of mind and余裕]. The already generous atmosphere on set was so warm that it was almost hot. They even took breaks in between. During one of those breaks, Yeon-woo asked Lee Gyu-han, who had gone out to make a phone call and returned.

“Supporter?”

“Yes. They said it’s being sent from Yeon-woo’s official fan page.”

“Ah.” Sometimes Yeon-woo forgot. The fact that someone liked him that much. ‘I can’t ever get used to it.’ Getting used to the atmosphere of the set, memorizing the script, and acting had become quite familiar. But seeing that he still felt awkward about being liked enough to become a ‘fan,’ he probably would never get used to it.

“Can’t I…… refuse it?”

“Refuse it? You’re going to refuse it?” Why on earth? Lee Gyu-han asked back, bewildered.

“Isn’t it something to be grateful for just to be liked? I think it’s a luxury to want material things.”

“Huh?”

“The feeling of being liked is more valuable to me than material things.” He was already working hard to gain lifespan thanks to that. Wouldn’t it be completely a thief’s mentality to want more there? ‘I may not have lifespan, but do I have no conscience?’ The ‘multiple lifespan automatic harvesting’ function through influence was an excellent source of lifespan.

The lifespan, which was divided into very small amounts from people who were influenced by Yeon-woo’s acting or music, saved him from death. Give and take. It could be seen that way. Instead of protecting someone’s fleeting days, he was receiving a portion of the lifespan that was about to disappear in return. But.

‘It doesn’t seem like it can be divided that way.’ It was quite a strange experience that someone who was influenced would even like him.

“Is there a camera here?”

“……?”

“I’m suddenly talking too much like a model citizen…….”

“I’m serious, though.”

Then Lee Gyu-han made an even more wronged face. “Yeon-woo. If you say that, it makes me feel like trash……. It’s not like that. I’m not someone who likes material things, okay? It’s a misunderstanding!”

“I don’t misunderstand.”

“……Really?”

“Yes.”

“Something feels off…… Anyway! What’s coming today isn’t material or anything like that. Of course, it cost money, but if the agency blocks even this much, the fans will get even more angry.”

“Really?” They’d get angry if they couldn’t spend money?

“Don’t the fans know Yeon-woo’s tendencies? It won’t be too much, so don’t worry! I’m sure Yeon-woo will love it!” Lee Gyu-han already knew what was coming through the agency. And just in time. Drrr! Lee Gyu-han’s phone rang.

“It’s here. Let’s go take some *인증* [proof/verification] shots!”

***

“Oh…… the truck’s colors are cute and colorful.”

“What did they send? It looks like a drink.”

“It’s a bit big to be a drink, though?” It seemed that the word had spread to the staff as well, and several people came out to watch. Director Ji had heard about it in advance and readily called for an extension of the break time. When the company employee who got out of the truck opened the door and finished setting up.

“Oh……?”

“Oh……!”

“Huh……?” The eyes of the gathered people widened.

“Mint Chocolate…… Day?” The appearance of an unexpected menu. The gazes of the stunned people moved along with the signboard set up in front of the truck.

[For Mint Chocolate, by Mint Chocolate, for Mint Chocolate!]

[To spread the deliciousness of Mint Chocolate -♡Mint Chocolate Day♡-]

Everyone’s eyes turned to Yeon-woo, who had just come out of the set. To the one person here who loved mint chocolate.

***

“It’s delicious.”

“……Delicious?”

“Yes. Try it. The cool taste of mint and the smooth feeling of chocolate blend well together, making it very delicious.”

“Is it that good? Hmm…… then I’ll try a taste.” Mint chocolate? Isn’t that completely toothpaste? The people who were horrified by it started to show a little curiosity when Yeon-woo started with the prepared ice cream, ate a mint chocolate frappuccino with plenty of mint cream, and then received a cookie made by alternating mint and chocolate dough, and ate a cookie with mint icing. Of course, there were still people who showed resistance.

“A roll cake made with mint chocolate is delicious?”

“Yes.” The unwavering assertion made their hearts flutter like reeds. Because Yeon-woo, who was staring straight into their eyes, spoke with conviction, they somehow felt like it would be delicious. People who had been persuaded without realizing it gathered in front of the truck one by one. And.

“Huh……? It’s actually pretty good?”

“I know, right? It seemed strange, but it’s surprisingly not bad.”

“It’s delicious. It’s delicious. There was such a taste in the world.” Yeon-woo smiled faintly as he watched them.

“We must have been prejudiced.”

“You have to experience it yourself. That’s how you can distinguish between what’s really good and what’s bad.”

Mint chocolate. When you think about it, it has something in common with Yeon-woo. If you ask what it has in common with food, there’s nothing to say……

‘Come to think of it, it was the first time I realized that mint chocolate, which could be considered strange to someone, could be very welcome to someone else.’ The reason he fell in love with mint chocolate was very simple.

Snack time at school.

-Ew! Who bought mint chocolate ice cream?

-Who eats toothpaste for fun! Ugh. They should have bought something else!

Chocolate, vanilla, milk, strawberry…… One ice cream was suddenly stuck among the various flavors of ice cream. The young palates hated the cool, toothpaste-like taste even more. In the end, that ice cream came to Yeon-woo because no one chose it. I think I thought that while looking at it.

‘It’s like me.’ It was a sudden thought, but it wasn’t entirely wrong. For the reason that he was a little different from others. For the reason that he was not born with an environment that others would welcome. An ice cream that no one welcomed. He overlapped with himself, who was openly rejected there.

‘Well, I was young then, so I was sentimental. Now…….’ Now, I honestly eat it because it’s delicious. I felt a sense of kinship for such sentimental reasons when I was young, but now I just keep eating it and my taste has adjusted.

“This chocolate is also delicious. It doesn’t have a strong mint flavor.”

“If you keep eating sweets, you get tired of it, but does the mint catch the taste every time? I don’t get tired of it.”

“The mint chocolate I’ve eaten so far was just toothpaste. It’s completely different, completely.”

The staff’s reaction was also very favorable.

“It was a completely unique special!”

“Can we post it on SNS too? I think it’s a really good idea.”

“It seems like they prepared it specifically for Yeon-woo, and it’s really sincere and the purpose is good.”

“I know, right? Fans who promote what the actor likes. I was *yeong-eop-ed* [persuaded/converted] thanks to you.”

“My world has expanded as much as mint chocolate today.”

Later on, the amount prepared was completely sold out.

“I told you Yeon-woo would like it, right?” Lee Gyu-han said confidently. As he said, it was a very successful support.

***

[Thank you for thinking of me on purpose. You sent me what I like, Mint Chocolate Day.] A handsome man is reflected in the small screen. Because he lost a little weight, he had a more sensitive atmosphere than before. However, when he smiled while sucking on the straw of the drink he was holding in one hand, the sensitive atmosphere disappeared in an instant, leaving only a feeling that made the viewer’s heart flutter.

“Crazy, crazy.” The person who muttered that was a fan watching Yeon-woo’s X app live. Just yesterday, when she saw the post suddenly posted on the fan page, she doubted her eyes. ‘What? They’re sending it plastered with mint chocolate?’ Who would eat that tasteless thing? Are they sending this to get cursed at instead of sending a supporter……? She suspected that, but -Oh. That’s a good idea. Our Yeon-woo is a mint chocolate fanatic! After hearing the testimonies of the old-timers, her mind changed. To be honest, she was the type who hated mint chocolate.

But. [You took care of every little detail. It’s really delicious. I don’t usually eat snacks, but this keeps going in.] Seeing the man in the screen, Yeon-woo, eating deliciously without any hesitation, made her think a little differently.