★ The Second Life Idols Lucky Plan – Chapter 67

After deciding on the concept, we started the discussion on parts distribution.

The main rapper was decided to be Ju Dan-woo without disagreement, and the center was confirmed to be Kang Hyun-jin, who would lead the formation through dance.

It was obvious what parts would have the most trouble.

"I think I can pull off the main vocals well."

"Yeah, I agree with that. But I'm the original songwriter, and I don't think there's anyone who knows the song better than me."

It was the main vocal part where the sharp confrontation between Aiden Lee and Kyung Ji-won occurred.

The conflict between Kyung Ji-won, who sticks to his opinions with a calm face, and Aiden Lee, who never backs down with a smile, has already been going on for over ten minutes.

"Of course, no trainee knows more about singing than Aiden Hyung. But I think knowing and expressing are two different things."

"Yes, expressiveness is also very important. But isn't there something you need to know to be able to express it? If you think like that, I don't think anyone can express it better than me!"

The other members of the team kept their mouths shut and just looked at the confrontation between the two like a spear that could pierce everything and a shield that could block everything.

"Wait a minute, I don't think there will be a decision if we continue like this."

In a situation where no conclusion could be reached, I eventually stopped two people from speaking for mediation.

Kyung Ji-Won and Aiden Lee, who were continuing their bloody confrontation as if they were facing life and death, both turned their heads looking salty at the same time and looked at me. Seeing the grim gazes, I sighed and came up with the most equitable solution.

"We decide by voting, I think that would be the quickest and simplest."

"Voting?"

"Each one of us sings the Sabi part with the lyrics now, and the remaining trainees, excluding the applicants, vote to make a decision. I hope everyone decides on a trainee who seems to fit the mood of the song best."

"... I think that would be the fastest."

"I like it."

The two of them nodded their heads, still annoyed, perhaps realizing that my proposal was the quickest way to end this never-ending confrontation.

It was time for the other trainees to nod and express their affirmation along with the two of them.

"... So then, shouldn't we make it more fair? "

"Um, yes?"

"Yooha... I thought it would be better for you to go too. There are three main vocal candidates, including Yooha, so if we listen to all three versions, I think there will be more diverse possibilities."

Kang Hyun-jin, who had been silently watching the confrontation between the two all along, opened his mouth and presented his opinion like that.

"No, I... ... ."

Embarrassed by that opinion, I tried to say something.

"Are you okay with that? I like it!"

"I don't mind either. If only a decision could be made right away."

Rather, Aiden Lee and Kyung Ji-won, who affirmed with a happy face, accepted the offer of which I never consented too, and eventually the vote was for three people.'

'... What.'

After going through this process, I unexpectedly participated in the competition for main vocals, and I looked at Kyung Ji-won and Aiden Lee, who were singing with serious faces, and Kang Hyun-jin, who were seriously listening to the song.

I don't know why things ended up like this, but now I couldn't just say I wouldn't do it.

"Then, will Yooha try next?"

"I'll go."

Because of that, I had no choice but to hide my shy expression, catch my breath, and then sing the chorus of 'DAZZLE' unaccompanied.

The voting started after I sang the ad-lib part, which can be called the highlight of the song.

"... One vote for Yooha, one vote for Jiwon, one vote for Aiden."

With just a tie, it ended in vain, returning to the start of this dilemma.

Danwoo Ju summarized the voting results with a troubled face. Excluding the three who applied for the main vocal part, the remaining trainees were Kang Hyun-jin, Park Won-hyo, and Ju Dan-woo, and each of those three chose a different trainee.

Of course, it wasn't surprising. What's really surprising is... ... .

'... Why did this bastard choose me?'

Kang Hyun-jin chose me.

Looking at Kang Hyun-jin, who awkwardly pointed at me and quickly closed his hand, I couldn't control my expression.

Based on my usual attitude, wouldn't I express my dissatisfaction if I was greedy for the main vocalist role? But now you're the one forcing me into the game and casting a vote?

"Umm, what should we do?"

"... I definitely want to be the main vocalist."

"That goes for me too."

"Wait for a second."

Since the momentum was about to start a never-ending confrontation between the two, I stopped thinking about Kang Hyun-jin and interrupted the two first. Then came the only solution.

"Then I'll give up applying for the part and vote, okay?"

"Uh?"

"... It would be the easiest conclusion."

Ji-Won nodded his head coolly as if he had come to a conclusion anyway. Aiden Lee had a somewhat dissatisfied face, but as if he also wanted the sluggish part controversy to end quickly, in the end, he calmly affirmed my words.

"Then I... I will vote for Kyung Ji-won."

At my answer, Ji-won's face brightened. Conversely, seeing Aiden's face crumble in tears, I quickly continued.

"But I think it would be nice to adjust the distribution of parts a bit."

"How?"

"Originally, I wanted Aiden to do the bridge part for the main vocal."

I pointed to the lyrics and slowly explained my opinion.

Aiden Lee, who has a husky voice but has a little more personality, took on the bridge part of the song to liven up the atmosphere, and Kyung Ji-won, who has a high range and rich emotions, took on the ad-libs and saved the rest.

'Both of them have enough qualities as main vocalists. It's a pity to miss the opportunity. 

If there is no decision, you can go the path that saves both of them. That kind of trick will work as long as the original singer is a member of the same team.

"Hmm."

"... I don't care that much."

Perhaps they thought my opinion was the best way in the current situation, and the two nodded as if they couldn't help it.

They must have judged that they may lose the part they won if they did something wrong.

"Then, the main vocalist is Kyung Ji-won, the main rapper is Danwoo-hyung, the center is Hyunjin-hyung, sub vocalist 1 is Aiden, 2nd is me, and 3rd is Wonhyo-hyung."

"Sounds good."

"Great work, Yooha!"

Even Park Won-hyo, who had the fewest vocal parts but took the lead of the second verse chorus agreed, and the composition of the song's parts came to a dramatic end.

'... Strangely cooperative.'

Except for my uneasy feeling toward Kang Hyun-jin.

* * *

Kang Hyun-jin's strange behavior continued even after that.

"Hyung, I think the vocals in that part need to be more coordinated."

"... Okay."

Not to mention that I genuinely agreed.

"You... Hey, about this part."

"... Ah, yes.".

When it came to choreography, well..

"Like this?"

"No, not like that... ... ."

"... Like this."

Won't you help me more subtly?

'... Did I eat something wrong?'

Kang Hyun-jin's behavior had changed to such an extent that, considering the hostility he had shown me before, it seemed like heaven and earth had changed. I don't know why this sudden change happened, but the important thing anyway.

'... He's pretty.. comfortable?'

He was a really easy team member to work with.

'Honestly, he's the top-tier among the guys I've worked with so far.'

If something is lacking, he affirms and corrects it right away, accepts opinions as opinions, is good at coming up with ideas, and, above all, is sincere. He was a little talkative, but he was good at cooperating.

Compared to my time with Chan-hee Yu, it was truly surprising. In the 2nd competition, every moment was a turning point from when I teamed up with Yu Chanhee.

'I thought he would oppose it from the beginning and wouldn't even give an opinion on the concept.'

Even though I already had something in mind, I asked the opinions of the other team members first when deciding on the concept because I was worried that the second contest might repeat itself.

It was because Yu Chan-hee objected, and eventually, Do Ji-hyeok and Cheon Se-rim had to adjust the situation, so it was quite challenging to manage.

This time, too, if I expressed my opinion first and faced opposition, it would be difficult to push my opinion forward without a helper.

However, unlike such a cooperative attitude, the unexpected resentment was elsewhere.

"... Ugh!"

"Hyunjin hyung!"

While practicing the choreography, all the other team members rushed in astonishment as they saw Kang Hyun-jin collapsing on the floor. Kang Hyun-jin was gasping for breath while holding onto his leg. Kyung Ji-won first asked about Kang Hyeon-jin's condition.

"Hyung, are you okay? Your leg..."

"No, no... are you okay."

"Aren't your legs hurting? I think it's sprained... ... !"

"Do not touch!"

Kang Hyun-jin roughly hit the hand of Kyung Ji-won, who was reaching for his leg. Kyung Ji-won made a firm expression at that moment, and Kang Hyun-jin, as if surprised, was silent for a moment, then stood up.

"... Sorry, I'm just a little tired. I'll take a short rest."

Then he just left the practice room.

"Hmm, is it gonna be okay?"

"His leg... He's not limping, so I don't think it's serious."

"He looked sick. Is he really okay?"

While the other trainees whispered, I thought of Kang Hyun-jin's appearance.

It's been three days since the overall practice started. It was the midterm evaluation tomorrow, but Kang Hyun-jin's...

'Form is collapsing.'

He was gradually getting weaker.

'Why?'

The condition he showed on the first day was also somewhat different from the usual "Hyunjin Kang." He was out of rhythm following a creaky dance line.

It was fine when he showed tap dance without accompaniment, but from the next practice, Kang Hyun-jin was gradually unable to lead the dance and was lost.

The idea of ​​the formation and choreography was secure, but it seemed difficult for him to translate the actual moves in his body.

And that was a huge blow to a trainee like Kang Hyun-jin, who aspired to become a main dancer. Because Hyunjin Kang had the image of a 'center who can dance well'.

If you can't overcome this state and can't stand on stage, and show your skills below expectations....

'... The number of votes will drop.'

It is obvious that there would be negative and hateful comments that would follow. After Kang Hyun-jin lost the battle, he was a trainee who came back with another chance according to hIS highest rank.

-ah hahahahahahaha, his skills are really dog ​​shit. did this guy come back after hitting his head? volunteerly return the loser's revival ticket, please ㅠㅠ how could someone stand on stage with those skills?

-<Design Your Idol>is like my favorite shitshow lol . He's like a bubble! His skills are just puffed up after receiving a massage from a broadcasting station and now he pops! 

-Hey Hyun-jin, You have no will and no effort.

You're in a really easy position to be attacked.

He must have known that he had nothing to show in terms of character or narrative other than dancing. The highest possibility was that he was wandering around without being able to show his proper skills due to the pressure and impatience. 

It was because Kang Hyun-jin's pattern, atmosphere, and the way his form collapsed reminded me of something over and over again.

And that was confirmed today by watching Kang Hyun-jin hold on to his legs without injury.

'Trauma and slump.'

Kang Hyun-jin must have suffered a slump through an incident in the past. He must be having a relapse due to the pressure.

It wasn't hard to see.

It was a process that I also went through painfully with my own body.