Chapter 11


    Hey guys, its great that the atmosphere is warm, but we have to join the nning team meeting now.


    Kang Ichae nodded at the managers words.


    Right, we were shocked by Hoyun-hyungs dancing, and we totally forgot about it.


    Do you want to die?


    When I asked, Kang Ichae chuckled and followed the manager. I was sincere, but Kang Ichae seemed to be joking.


    Seong Jiwon also followed behind, giggling.


    <em>Ding!</em>


    [Quest Arrival!: Lets persuade the nning team!


    Seo Hoyun, youre doing well. Im worried about the dance, but. Try to persuade the nning team.


    Persuade the nning team 0/1


    Sess: Dance +10


    Failure: Dance -100]


    Was the system good or not? Its starting to confuse me.


    But these guys Did they make a good n?


    I was bothered that I couldnt discuss the nning because I was too focused on the choreography.


    That anxiety soon became a reality when we sat down with the nning team.


    We want a monster concept.


    Oh, no. Its a high school club concept.


    What? Wasnt our concept an intelligence agent?


    Everyone expressed their opinions while chattering. These kids were too focused on the choreography to discuss the nning properly. The nning team leader smiled awkwardly as he watched the members get perplexed by what they had said to each other.


    Um I guess you didnt discuss it well?


    The nning team leader wasughing, but it was a sign that he was upset about something. I watched him silently with my mouth shut.


    We thought you were going to overhaul the nning, so we thought you had a clear vision.


    We want to adjust things with the nning team slowly.


    I quickly interrupted. The nning team leader widened his eyes and looked at me.


    Um, right. Seo Hoyun, is it? Youre popr today, right?


    Why are you being a pain today?


    Yes, thank you.


    <em>Okay</em>.


    The nning team leader raised his eyebrows as he epted it willingly. It was a look that said, Do you see this?


    I was wrong. I thought the n for Pineapple was nothing special, but it seemed to be more work than I thought.


    Fighting was my specialty.


    Seong Jiwon also knew that and quietly cheered me on while clenching his fists.


    Thank you for the nst time. Its definitely a trendy and popr concept to make a song based on fruits. I felt that you put a lot of thought into it and made it.


    You guys are so outdated. Did you even think about it before making it?


    Haha, thank you. As you know, The Dawn is very popr these days, so we made it to meet fans expectations.


    <em> You guys are not popr at all. Even if I made a bad one, you wouldnt have anything to say.</em>


    Yes, we really thought it was the nning team. We believe in their delicate consideration and passionate attitude and follow them.


    Whats the point of a nning team if they dont n? Were they just wasting their sry?


    Ahem.


    The nning team leader shut his mouth, unsure if the message was conveyed well. Anyone who knew the context or sensed it can see that even though we wereughing, we were having some kind of mental fight.


    Except for Jeong Dajun, everyone else was tense and looked in our direction.


    We are really grateful!


    Jeong Dajun smiled brightly while saying hello. Jeong Dajun was probably sincere, but he unexpectedly gave a counterattack to the nning team.


    <em>Nice one!</em>


    There are some parts that I want to slightly modify in the nning, so Id like to ask you. Lets listen to the song first.


    As soon as the nning team leader was counterattacked by Jeong Dajun, he responded hastily. The nning team leader and members eyes sparkled in confusion when the song yed.


    After the song ended, the nning team leader nodded.


    The song is good.


    Its a Blue Tiger song.


    As expected I can feel it.


    Yes, we were lucky to get it. As you can see, our current n doesnt match the song. So, we want to request some changes.


    Um, I see. Do you have any direction in mind?


    Of course. I took out the print I had prepared.


    In the entertainment industry, where new groups pour in daily, you must have a clear group direction to stand out.


    What do you think is the most important thing for a new group that isnt doing well yet?


    Haha, why the sudden question? Um I dont know, poprity?


    The nning team leaderughed. But the nning team member next to him kept winking her eyes.


    She seemed to have something to say. When I looked at her, she suddenly spoke up.


    Can I answer?


    Sure.


    I was a person who was generous to proactive people. As I nodded, the nning teams youngest member, who seemed to be like him, spoke up excitedly.


    I think its stans.


    <em>Ah</em>.


    I smiled. Theres always someone with good instincts.


    Thats right. Stans, thats the correct answer.


    The members still seemed unsure and didnt speak easily, waiting for my next words.


    In the early stages, we need hardcore fans  stans  to establish a foundation. To do that, we need original settings, a profound worldview, and lots of foreshadowing.


    Ah, I see


    Jeong Dajun had a look of enlightenment. Furthermore, the youngest nning team member nodded vigorously in agreement with my words.


    Our song is electronic, but wed like to put it in a particr setting. We looked at the current trends, and the one thing in the highest demand right now and rtively low supply with idol groups is post-apocalyptic stuff.


    I continued to exin while going over the printouts.


    I wasnt a stan, but while developing programs, I got used to analyzing viewers needs that frequently changed, so analyzing such trends was a piece of cake.


    As I continued to exin, everyone started to understand and agree with me.


    I want to take it in this direction. However, my knowledge in this field iscking, so I hope the nning team can add some details


    It was then that the nning teams youngest member suddenly burst out.


    I want to do it! I want to do it!


    She was in a frenzy, raising her hand and staring at us with sparkling eyes. Even the nning team leader and I were surprised.


    She continued to talk nonstop.


    Ipletely agree with what Seo Hoyun said. Plus, the song is dark and electronic, which would match well with post-apocalyptic themes. As for the settings rted to the apocalypse, there are science fiction, military, regression, etc. If we divide them in half, we can create a rtionship between members that conflicts with each other and provides each members unique characteristics.


    Hardcode fans tended to talk about their favorite things without being asked.


    The nning office fell silent, and I felt a bit oppressed by her enthusiasm. I nodded my head cautiously.


    Ah, yes Then please take the lead. Team leader, since she has so many ideas, can we leave it to her?


    Uh, yes. Ive never seen her this excited before


    She must be interested in this kind of thing. I made a mental note of her name.


    Lee Jihyeon. She could be used well.


    I turned to the members to get their approval.


    How about you guys? Are you okay with this?


    Even though I would push the project in the desired direction, I still wanted to listen if anyone had a better idea.


    Hyung.


    Kang Ichae quietly called out to me.


    Whats up?


    Hyung, did you hit your head somewhere? Why are you so good at handling people?


    Is that apliment or an insult?


    Lets say its apliment.


    Anyway, there were no objections. As I looked around at the members, Kim Seonghyeon, Seong Jiwon, Kang Ichae, and Jeong Dajun all nodded in agreement.


    Then please proceed like that. Were sorry, but we dont have enough preparation time due to sudden modifications. We n to finalize theposer and lyrics tomorrow afternoon and then proceed to recording. Can you give us a general direction and rough part distribution until then?


    Tomorrow afternoon? Thats a bit difficult


    I can give you a rough direction!


    Kheuheuheum!


    The nning teams youngest member gave off more strength than I expected. The nning team leader red at her, but she ignored him.


    Well, fighting!


    It was good to have passionate people.


    Thank you. Well send the song separately. Please let us know again when the nning is finalized.


    After I finished speaking, I patted the members.


    Lets go practice.


    Okay.


    As soon as I left the nning room with the members, I texted Lim Hyeonsu.


    Me: Are we going to record tomorrow afternoon? Can you also help with the lyric revision?


    Me: The schedule is tight, but Ill send you the overall nning now.


    Lim Hyeonsu replied shortly after I pressed send.


    Lim Hyeonsu: Even if it doesnt work, youre going to ignore it anyway, crazy bastard.


    How did she know?


    I chuckled when the nning team leader came out of the conference room. He red briefly at me about the sudden overtime, then took a deep breath.


    Seo Hoyun. Good job.


    Yes, you too, team leader.


    People change so suddenly. I guess were going all out this time.


    Haha, we have to stay strong.


    If we didnt go all out, we could never clear it. Who would be careless in this situation?


    I had to go back to the practice room and be a practice worm. The team leader nodded.


    Its a tough schedule, but well do well since were doing it anyway. We were also a bit worried.


    He was more lenient than I thought. Anyway, its inevitable in social life, but having a person like him isfortable. Judging by his conversation, he was not wholly inflexible and might be capable.


    The nning for The Dawn was roughly done.


    Ill do my best.


    Your answer is refreshing. Fighting!


    The nning team leader left, and the youngest member bowed her head to me and followed him. It was not a badbination.


    [Questplete: Lets persuade the nning team!


    I have a feeling the youngest member of the nning team carried you. But still, sess is a sess!


    Convincing the nning team 1/1


    Its a sess. Dance skill increased by 10.


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