First, I tried to bring her back to the usual narrative to revive her enthusiasm.
“Most fans aren’t weird, you know?”
“Who knows? I don’t know who’s lurking where. All my stalkers were fan club members, by the way.”
“Really?”
“To be honest, I’m protected by the company now, but it was really bad in the past. Looking at that person reminded me of the old days. I really question if I should continue my singing activities.”
It was wrong.
Moreover, in this case, there was nothing to counterargue as this event was one that, even I thought, could completely break someone’s spirit.
The accumulated problems over the years had erupted due to this incident.
But it’s problematic to keep dragging time as her fandom is on the brink of an explosion.
It was a dire situation where continuing her singing activities could truly become difficult.
“Even so, if you really retire from singing, wouldn’t that be problematic?”
Setting the fans aside, the real problem is her.
Even disregarding the issue of fandom, this woman undoubtedly enjoys performing on stage.
It was evident in her performance and reactions at award show stages — she’s genuinely sincere about stepping onto the stage.
She’s just feeling this way due to her current wound, but later, she will surely regret it.
Of course, when the regret starts, she could prepare to sing again, but this way, she’ll have to work much harder than now.
What’s the point of suffering unnecessarily when you’re coming back anyway?
“Rather, how about asking advice from other singers? There must be something they can relate to.”
“Master Cheonma…”
“By the way, until when will you keep calling me Master Cheonma?”
“…Is that important now?”
“The most important thing above everything else.”
“Hmm, then what should I call you?”
“Since we’re the same age… Yoo-a? If not, how about Cutie? My Angel?”
“Just call me Senior Yoo-a.”
“Weak.”
What is this nonsense…
What’s with this Angel and Cutie talk?
There’s no way that would work.
…
“How about this, it seems like Senior Yoo-a is quite earnest about Senior Su-yeon’s singing career.”
“That’s right. It’s only natural that Yeon-i should continue her activities as Luna.”
“Hmm… Why?”
“Hmm, well. It’s something I can tell you. As you might know, our Flame is currently in the red.”
“Uh? In the red?”
“Why are you so surprised? When our entertainers aren’t active, there’s no way we can be in the black. Our settlement fees aren’t that good either, and the company has grown and the number of employees has increased.”
“But what about the investment side?”
“You seem to misunderstand something. The works that our actors starred in were all invested in by the Chon Financial. And that’s my personal investment firm.”
“Ah… It’s separate from Flame then?”
“Isn’t it obvious from the shareholding? S&M’s holdings are quite significant.”
Indeed, if you look at that.
Though personally, Chon Yu-a is raking in profits, Flame appears to be in the red.
Especially when both Chon Yu-a and I, who should be shooting CFs at full speed, are sitting idle.
…
“And if you think about the number of Yoon-i’s side staff, we need to release an album and have a concert to break even.”
“Hmm…”
It is true…
But somehow, I doubt this woman would care about such trivial financial issues as the company’s funds.
Frankly speaking, if losses accumulate, our Master Cheonma would likely swoop in and acquire all of S&M’s shares with funding from the Chon Financial side anyway.
Which means there’s definitely some other intention…
…
“I get it now.”
“What is it?”
“If Senior Su-yeon starts her singing career, events will kick off, right? At the very least, university festivals. Unlike acting work, the singing business involves more outings, and she’ll naturally be out of the company a lot.”
“… Tch. You really know too much.”
Indeed. Here comes the Cheonma’s year.
Cheonma’s designation changes depending on the situation.
When she displays her majestic bearing, she’s Master Cheonma.
When she displays pettiness unbecoming of Cheonma, she enters the Cheonma’s Year mode.
And there are also rare instances where even something that seems a little off pops up, but we’ll set that aside.
Just the occasional appearance of Cheonma’s Year alone can make one’s head spin.
With the enlightenment of Celestial Demon Cheonma, her scheming abilities have slightly increased compared to before.
Still, if this is all, it’s something we can just laugh off.
After all, Civilized Master Cheonma is much milder compared to the past.
If it were in the old days… ugh…
Frankly speaking, when I had a ratings bet with Cheon Yu-a…
Cheon Yu-a came into my competitive project and fairly proposed to settle it honestly, right?
If Master Cheonma had entered her Rocking Mode, there wouldn’t have been that.
In that case, some issue would have emerged at our filming site, causing the set to collapse, or, if not that, buying off a few PDs and filming staff might have ruined the project.
Or spreading malignant rumors about our actors could have exploded the drama.
Also, even shutting down the production company to make production impossible would be possible.
With awakened Cheonma mode, Cheon Yu-a is such a harmful woman, requiring good management next to her.
…
“Regardless of the purpose, you’re sincere about supporting Senior Su-yeon’s singing career.”
“That’s right. Immediately contact your acquaintances and seek solutions.”
“Hmm… Acquaintances… I don’t really know any singers?”
“Weren’t there actor-singers from your previous work?”
“…Tae-kyu? Is he even an actor?”
“Isn’t that irrelevant?”
Damn. I really don’t want to contact that person. I don’t even want to see his face.
…
“And your family also sings.”
“…Let’s keep the Pentaring out of this. What would be the point of asking such a thing from those whiny kids?”
“In that case, the answer’s clear. Contact Lion and ask.”
“Hmph, is that it?”
…
Really, such pitiful connections.
Do the singers I know boil down to Tae-kyu, whose very name raises my blood pressure, or my own idiotic family?
It’s pretty sad that the best of them is Lion…
Most trustworthy traitor, is it?
At least after Hae-young, my mate from the Pentaring family, started deliberately avoiding me…
It’s awkward on both sides.
…
“Senior Hyun-ho doesn’t know any singers, right?”
“That side’s network is all locked up in jail, isn’t it? Quite a few were caught in that recent drug scandal. Truly, swords are still swords. The network is so…”
“Ah, Hyun-ho. What kind of…”
…
What kind of entertainment lifestyle have you had?
If not just Jo Yoo-shin, it seems there were others…
How can your entire network crumble due to just one drug scandal?
…
At least he’s safe, which is fortunate…
That’s why he seemed strangely restrained during his rest period… it seems there was a reason for it…
Every day, hanging around the company gym with his bodyguard friends, doing strength training was all…
…
Then it seems this is something I must resolve on my own.
Since I don’t really want to associate with Tae-kyu or the other group, the only remaining option is Lion.
At least his experience might allow him to know methods to deal with slumps and mental exhaustion.
…
By the way, I’ve heard that his fandom is quite tough.
In fact, the fandom that gave the Pentaring the excellent name ‘Pentany’ originally came from his side…
He’s probably had countless experiences of being disappointed by the fans, so it seems he would be valuable to consult…
…
-Hmm… This isn’t an easy task.
“Is that so?”
-The best way is probably meeting the fans face-to-face, right? For instance… busking?
“Busking? But…”
-Judging from this, it seems like Senior Luna’s situation. Busking might be too much for someone like Senior Luna. It would become pandemonium.
“That’s right.”
-Hmm, how about a guerrilla busking, perhaps while hiding your identity? Though that might not work either. Well, regardless, creating a small stage where the fans can directly interact seems optimal.
“I see. Well. Thank you.”
-If you’re grateful, at least give some hint about Senior Luna’s comeback date.
“Comeback date?”
-We are going to have our comeback, but Senior Luna should avoid this time, right? Isn’t the atmosphere there rather dangerous these days? I heard the Goddess of the Moon side is sharpening their knives. Please don’t mess around and break your head.
“…Yes, I can do that much.”
…
Our side wouldn’t be too delighted if our comeback overlaps with Nuclei’s either.
Though they’re a bit odd themselves.
It’s not like they’re asking us to get out of the way but intend to step out of the way themselves, but there’s no reason for us not to inform them.
Let’s give a signal separately to Team Leader Seo on this issue.
…
“Still, busking… it’s not impossible to secretly busk but… I should talk to Senior Su-yeon about this matter first.”
…
Since busking also counts as a singing activity, whether Moon Suyeon, who has grown tired of singing activities, will readily agree is questionable.
However, it wasn’t that difficult to get her consent.
Of course, one condition was attached…
…
“Um, shall we go out to the market?”
“You promised it before, right? Let’s go together.”
“Er, but back then… weren’t you around that place during the trot event?”
“That was supposed to be with Siwoo, right?”
“Do you really have to?”
“Yeah, really have to.”
…
She suggested starting with the market outing we had planned during the drama premiere viewing.
Actually, it’s not that difficult a task…
Just circling the market together and checking to see if the stores we advertised back then still stand…
It’s not hard; we just need to greet the store owners…
However, there might be a bit of a problem…
…
“Shouldn’t we disguise ourselves to go out?”
“What does that make sense? I’m going to greet people as Luna.”
“…Is that right?”
…
This means we need to go without disguise…
To walk through the market with Moon Suyeon without any disguise…
Though I might not, it will undoubtedly be seen as a date, and there’s no way it won’t cause problems…
…
There are already increasing rumors about something going on between me and Moon Suyeon…
If our company’s security had been a bit laxer, a scandal would have happened long ago…
I feel dizzy as if it’s some kind of trap…
…
Still, if this is her condition, it seems right to follow it…
Not only because we have an agreement, but it feels like if I don’t agree to this, a much harsher punishment awaits me…
This girl won’t hesitate much before exposing this…
It’s much more efficient to block the little things before bigger issues come up…
People at our company will be able to handle things to that extent…
…
Our company people are capable…
The constant issues aren’t because the company is inadequate, it’s because more bizarre events keep happening than anticipated…
So let’s trust the company one more time…
…
“Still, will Senior Yoo-a approve of this?”
…
Surprisingly, Chon Yu-a readily accepted the proposal.
…
“Good. It’ll also be good for a PR stunt.”
“Really?”
“Hey, Yoo-a…
“While we’ll do the PR, please make sure not to make it too obvious. You’re not planning to start a scandal, right?”
“…Well, not that, but anyway, I’ll be careful.”
“Be careful not to start a scandal while trying to be careful.”
“…I’ll try.”
“Don’t end up saying, ‘I tried but the scandal still erupted.”
“…Tch.”
…
What are you two doing…
Seriously, every time these two get together, their intelligence quotient drops below Mijoo’s (7 years old)…
Anyway, since we’ve secured the company’s approval, let’s visit that market we talked about earlier and plan out the busking accordingly…
