Chapter 205

A partner?

Wait, a dancer? And from May to July?

JooAhs voice became louder .

Oppa, I have my own activities to do at that time . And also, a backup dancer? You know who I am, and you still say those words?

Well, youre completely new to the American market . You cant just kick it away because this is dancer recruitment . Also, dont you think that kicking away this opportunity is not good just because of immediate profits?

Thats

He was completely right .

Being pointed out by KangYoon, JooAh became silent .

JooAh . Even if youre the best in Asia, here, youre just

I know, I know, alright? You dont have to tell me that .

JooAh grumbled at the phone since her pride had snapped .

The people in the lobby looked at her like looking at a strange person, but nothing entered her eyes .

You cant do this to me .

I cant? Hahaha . Sheesh, youre one tough woman .

Oppa!

JooAh snapped, but KangYoon spoke calmly without minding that .

Yeon JooAh, go back to your roots .

Ugh

She had nothing to say .

She had constantly reminded herself that she was starting from the bottom, but it seemed that going back to her roots wasnt that easy .

JooAh looked down powerlessly .

Come home once you set your mind . okay?

Fine .

After the call, JooAh put her phone inside her pocket .

Tch . This is frustrating . He always pokes where it hurts .

Grumbling at KangYoon, who wasnt even here, JooAh left the lobby with a frown .

***

The concert business was hot from December to February .

This was the period when most concerts took place .

As such, Elin Illumination, one of the best concert lighting companies in Korea, was having a very busy time .

That day is Fallins concert, and the day after that is

At the Presidents office .

The President, Kang InSoo, had a satisfied smile on his face while looking at the plans that were filled until March .

Hahaha . It would be nice if this actually happened .

Since the business was going well, he was feeling good . It would be wonderful if every day was like this, but that was simply impossible .

Just as he was about to sign some doc.u.ments, the telephone started ringing .

President, theres a guest .

Being guided by a secretary, the short-statured middle-aged man extended his hand to President Kang InSoo .

Long time no see, President Kang .

Welcome, Director Yoo . Its been a long time .

The middle-aged man, Director Yoo GyungTae of MG Entertainment, received a cup of coffee from the secretary and crossed his short, thick legs .

I should have visited more frequently, but lately, I had some things to do . Forgive me on that one .

Not at all . I should have visited as well .

Nah . Rather than that, Secretary Yoon is as pretty as ever . Hahaha .

After complimenting the secretarys looks, Director Yoo GyungTae started talking about his reason for visiting .

We decided to hold an encore concert with ECTM this time at the central hall . President Kang, you are going to join us, arent you?

Hahaha . Is that so? Ill definitely be joining since youre inviting me . When is it/

Although Director Yoo GyungTaes words had a slightly imperative tone, President Kang InSoos eyes shone .

ECTM was currently the most well-off male idol group that MG had right now . Moreover, central hall referred to the biggest concert venue in all of Korea, the multipurpose hall of the World Cup Stadium .

There was no reason for him to back out on this .

Its at the end of February . As for the date

But then, when Director Yoo GyungTae told him about the date, President Kang InSoos eyes turned strange .

It just has to be on that day .

What is it? You cant join me?

The thing is

Friday, Sat.u.r.day, Sunday in the last week of February .

Kim JaeHoons concert just had to be on that day .

Director Yoo GyungTae, seemingly unaware of it, urged him to speak .

You have plans already? Oh well, I cant help it then . You cant just break a contract .

*Ehem* its, not like that

Kim JaeHoon vs ECTM

World Entertainment vs MG Entertainment .

Comparing the size of the stage as well as the size of the audience, the more profitable one was clear in his eyes .

Hey, this is unlike you .

Ah, not at all . We, we can do it . Hahaha .

Right? I knew it, President Kang! Actually, You would have put me in a difficult position if you rejected me . Hahahaha!

Director Yoo GyungTae pat President Kang InSoos shoulders joyfully .

He promised him to treat him to dinner before leaving .

Ill send you the papers by today .

Yes, Director .

After Director Yoo GyungTae left, President Kang InSoo sighed in his office .

Yeah . MG is better in many ways, Im sure .

He was worried that a strange rumor would appear within the industry, and he also felt apologetic, but profit was more important .

He picked up his phone after resolving himself .

***

World should be in a tight spot this time .

Leaving Elin Illumination, Director Yoo GyungTae smirked .

Actually, there was another lighting company that MG had subcontracted for ECTMs concert . However, he went to Elin Illumination for the encore concert . There was the fact that Elin Illumination was one of the best in the industry, but there was also another purpose .

If the contract goes down the drain, theyll have to pick other companies, and it wont be easy installing all those equipment . Moreover, Lee KangYoon isnt the type of guy who would randomly pick his business partners Lee HyunJi will be in a tight spot too then . Heheh, this seems fun .

Thinking that World Entertainment, a thorn in his eyes, will have a hard time this time, Director Yoo GyungTae felt refreshed .

(T/N: Never could he imagine KangYoon pulled JooAh out of her activities for two months, lol . Even more considering thats the concert period, and theres practice to do)

***

The day of HeeYoons graduation .

Before they left the house, KangYoon smiled awkwardly while looking at the entrance ticket for the graduation ceremony .

To think youd need a ticket to go to a graduation ceremony It feels kinda weird .

HeeYoon smiled as he tied KangYoons necktie .

The graduation ceremony is separate for each department . They also collect the names of the attendants beforehand . I got two because both you and JooAh were coming . There, all done .

KangYoon was satisfied with his indigo-colored tie and put his coat on .

HeeYoooooon! Tint, do you have any tint?

Tint? I only have an orange one .

Thats fine . Can I borrow it? I forgot that I ran out of it .

JooAh borrowed a tint from HeeYoon and put it on in a hurry .

After everyone was ready, KangYoon drove everyone to the college .

Then see you later, oppa .

HeeYoon headed towards the second floor as they entered the hall .

KangYoon and JooAh entered the hall after handing in the tickets that HeeYoon gave them .

Oppa, is that an instrument?

JooAh was taken aback by the grandeur of the pipe organ that was on the stage .

KangYoon exclaimed at the bright white light that the pipe organ was producing and nodded .

Its called a pipe organ, and its nicknamed the king of musical instruments .

The king of musical instruments, huh? Well, its huge and its cool too . I wanna dance to it .

Pfft, nice idea .

The two-headed to some seats in the middle of the crowd where they could see the stage well .

Looks like shes set her mind .

The dejected JooAh from a few days ago wasnt here anymore .

She seemed unwavering as though she had come to a decision .

What are you looking at? Is there something on my face?

No, its nothing .

Youre no fun .

JooAh seemed mesmerized by the grandeur of the pipe organ as she closed her eyes and listened in .

Some time pa.s.sed and the graduation ceremony began .

Amidst a serious atmosphere, the conferment ceremony for the masters degree began .

Everyone pa.s.sionately applauded when a physically impaired person received an honorary masters degree .

After the masters degree, the conferment of the bachelors degree began .

[Number XX-9283-585 HEEYOON LEE . ]

After her colleagues received theirs, HeeYoon received the degree from the dean .

Seeing HeeYoon having a light hug with the old dean after a handshake, KangYoons eyes reddened .

His sister was barely capable of everyday life before and now here she was, receiving a degree after a long period of studying overseas . And with music of all things .

He only wanted her to stay healthy

Here .

Ah .

KangYoon wiped his tears with the tissue that JooAh offered him .

It seemed that he got emotional .

When HeeYoon turned around to greet everyone else, KangYoon couldnt even look at her straight .

JooAh would usually tease him for such actions, but she only patted his back this time .

Youve worked hard .

KangYoon smiled gently seeing JooAh act like this .

After the conferment ceremony, HeeYoon, wearing a gown, ran towards where JooAh and KangYoon were .

Oppa!

HeeYoon excitedly rushed into his arms .

Whoa, there .

HeeYoon seemed excited as though she was liberated .

Seeing a good scene, JooAh, took out her phone and opened the camera app .

There, photos are for times like this . Stay there .

Oppa, try this on .

HeeYoon put the academic cap on KangYoons head .

Wearing such a thing for the first time, KangYoon felt a little strange .

There there, here it goes .

JooAh took photos of the two and received the academic cap from KangYoon .

Soon, HeeYoons friends came around and greeted KangYoon and JooAh, took photos, and left behind memories of graduation .

On the way to the cafeteria, prepared for the graduates, KangYoon asked HeeYoon as though he had remembered something .

Isnt Reina graduating this year as well?

She took a year off for her musical . Shell graduate next year . She told me she couldnt make it today .

After that, the three of them continued to immerse themselves in the joy of graduation .

After the meal, JooAh went to the MG Entertainments American branch for practice, while HeeYoon headed home to pack her things .

Oppa, dont you have to help HeeYoon out?

Seeing that KangYoon was accompanying her to the company, JooAh asked in surprise and KangYoon shook his hand saying that it was okay .

Most of it is done . HeeYoon should be fine doing the rest .

But even so, she should

Dont you need my help right now?

JooAh was at a loss for words .

He was harsh at times, but at times like this, he was also

JinSeo has it good .

What?

Nah, its nothing . Fine, Ill treat you to dinner tonight .

Ouch, it hurts .

JooAh put KangYoon into a headlock .

As soon as they arrived at the branch company of MG Entertainment, JooAh changed her clothes and did some light stretches .

KangYoon played the video of Carrie Cloudias Coming .

JooAh lightly tapped with her foot along with the cheerful jazz music .

So I have to dance like the woman next to her?

JooAh pointed at the white woman who appeared in the chorus and danced next to Carrie Cloudia .

Yes .

But man, both of them are so tall . They look to be 170 at least?

I heard that Carrie was 172cm tall .

Thats huge . Wont I end up looking like a cicada on an old tree?

Actually, you might complement each other . You cant change your height, so dont worry about that .

Okay .

JooAh couldnt take her eyes off the singer in the video, Carrie .

Carrie was very proficient with the dance that required moving elastically while in a horse-riding stance, but meanwhile, the other white woman couldnt keep up easily . It was a small difference, but JooAhs eyes were sharp .

Shes a little awkward on this part, isnt she? Its not a big difference though

Can you fill that gap?

With enough practice, sure .

KangYoon nodded his head seeing that JooAh was confident .

After the video ended, JooAh stood up and stood in front of the mirror .

Then shall we start?

JooAh made a wave with her body .

Seeing her so confident, KangYoon thought .

Gold, huh . It wont be easy .

It wasnt a problem with her .

KangYoon watched carefully as JooAh produced music notes with her steps .

Its not about her foundations . The problem is how to create gold light .

KangYoon thought about how he could make a white light dance to silver, then to gold .

All dances had a highlight .

The highlight of Comings ch.o.r.eography came just after the horse-riding stance where the s.e.xy legs were emphasized along with a seductive expression .

JooAh also seemed to have noticed the importance of that part as she repeated the same part and thought about how to make it better .

Its hard

She repeatedly went back to the horse-riding stance and continued until the wave part, but JooAh didnt seem to like her moves .

White .

Even to KangYoons eyes, there were no signs of silver .

Forgetting to eat dinner, JooAh kept repeating the same moves, but she ended up collapsing on the floor without being satisfied with her moves .

Urgh, so tiring

Lets rest a little then .

KangYoon also gave her some advice throughout, but it wasnt easy creating a silver light .

She tried smiling, emphasizing her legs more, and tried many other things but nothing was satisfactory .

Just as JooAh was lying down on the floor after drinking some water, KangYoon played back the video .

How is JooAh different to Carrie?

KangYoon contemplated on the differences between the two people as he kept watching the long legs that Carrie showed through her skirt . (T/N: lewd . )

JooAh is small . The women in the video all have tall heights and pretty legs . However, their legs arent extremely pretty according to the standards here . Arent we too focused on copying the video?

After organizing his thoughts, KangYoon called out to JooAh .

Can you try doing what I say?

Do what?

KangYoon asked for a change in the ch.o.r.eography .

He left out the wave after the problematic horse-riding stance and switched it out to a move that emphasized her waist a little more .

JooAh was worried while changing the ch.o.r.eography .

Is it okay to change the ch.o.r.eography like this?

Itll be better than just wearing clothes that dont fit you .

Okay .

JooAh changed the ch.o.r.eography like what KangYoon said .

Moreover, KangYoon had her tie the bottom of her s.h.i.+rt to show off her bellyb.u.t.ton a little .

Pervert .

I, Im just trying things out!

Hahaha, it was a joke . Then here it goes .

When the music flowed out, JooAh did a light twist . When she did, her thin stomach was revealed and it emphasized her thin waistline and hips .

She gave KangYoon a slight wink as she did the dance .

That was the end of the changed ch.o.r.eography .

Oppa, how was it?

JooAh asked KangYoon who was standing there absent-mindedly, but he didnt answer her as though he had come across something strange .

Yes, thats it!

Silver .

KangYoon clenched his fist while looking at the light created by JooAh .