Childhood Friend Who Sees the Future Utters Nonsense

53 – A Piece of Sincerity

As soon as I heard that, I inadvertently glanced at Yuna Han sitting next to me. Although it was only a momentary action, the other person probably noticed.

Although he may look like a good person on the outside, he is the person who leads a company. He wouldn’t be so easy-going that he wouldn’t have that level of insight.

“Yuna, I’m sorry I came right away, but could you please leave the room for us to talk for a moment?”

“Yes? Ah….”

As if to prove that he had noticed, the opponent gave Han Yuna a congratulatory command quite bluntly.

If she were her usual Han Yuna, she would have walked away without even thinking about the proposal. Because the person who said those words was none other than the president of this company that holds his life in his hands.

Nevertheless, the reason I hesitated for a moment was probably because it was difficult to anticipate the aftermath if only the two of us were left. I was anxious before I came, saying I was worried about what my boss would say to me.

“It’s okay, let’s go out for a while. “She was chatting with that person earlier.”

“Uh, yes.”

In order to calm her anxiety, I comforted Han Yuna in a soft tone that was not typical of me. Although she hesitated for a moment, she quickly stood up.

“I’ll see you later, boss.”

“Okay, once the story is over, I’ll ask you to contact Siyoon, so don’t worry.”

“Yes.”

As Hanyu was about to leave the president’s office, she stared at me once, then turned her back with an expression that looked like she had a lot to say.

The door closing very slowly seemed to show the regret of the person who remained.

“I’m sorry, I think I made you worry for no reason….”

“Hmm? No it’s okay. I was planning on sending Yuna away anyway. “The reason I created this place today in the first place was because I wanted to have an in-depth conversation with you at least once.”

Despite my apology, CEO Cho Jae-young responded in a very friendly tone, making it hard to believe that this was my first time meeting him. Certainly, as Hanyu and I said, she is a very distant person to be considered the president of a company.

“Anyway, you said Siyun, right? “Can I call you Siyun?”

“Yes, whatever is convenient for you….”

It was quite awkward since we don’t often hear the title “Gun” In Korea anyway. He is much older than me anyway, so it would be better to just call him by his name.

“As I said before, what I wanted to ask you most about is your relationship with Yuna. “Can you give me an honest answer to this?”

Although it is in the form of a question, it is closer to a common answer.

From the beginning, this person probably had some definition of the relationship between me and Han Yuna. No, even if you can’t determine what kind of relationship they are, you can at least guess that they are not cousins.

At times like this, it is not a good choice to ruin the first impression with lies. I thought it was a lie that would eventually be revealed anyway.

“Actually, we are not cousins, but childhood friends. “Hanyu and my mother have been close friends since we were her mother and her obstetrician, and we have been together for 19 years already.”

“19 Years? So she’s been with you since birth?”

“Yes, that’s right. Even though I don’t remember that time…. “We were always together, at least since kindergarten.”

At my words, CEO Cho Jae-young put his chin on his hand and looked quite interested.

“I see, it must be a very close relationship. “At that rate, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that we are cousins.”

“Still, he’s completely different from his cousin.”

“Well, that’s right. “You knew that too, so you covered it up with lies.”

Although his tone was quite serious, it didn’t feel like he was criticizing me. It was close to a tone that literally pointed out only the facts.

From the looks of it, this boss also knows that I came to pick up Han Yuna in the middle of the night. Well, I’ve already said that to the security guard a few times, so it’s strange that it didn’t reach her ears.

“To be honest, I was a bit surprised. “I definitely thought Yuna had a hidden boyfriend.”

“So that’s why you called me.”

“Well, half is right. The other half was that he sincerely wanted to express his gratitude to Yuna for saving her.”

That was what he meant sincerely. Rather, from my point of view, it is more interesting. Of course, I thought that was just a token thing and that you had called me to hear the truth about my relationship with Yuna Han.

While thinking about those words, I carefully took a sip of the coffee that was made by no one else but the CEO of Jane Entertainment.

“If that’s the case, you don’t have to worry. “I don’t want to be a hindrance to a friend I’ve been with for at least 19 years.”

“It’s an obstacle…. “Because Yuna is an idol trainee?”

I nodded silently towards the person asking the question.

Then, CEO Cho Jae-young looked thoughtful for a moment and then raised the corners of his mouth. It was a smile that somehow made one feel happy.

“You have an adult personality. It must not be easy to think like that at that age. No, even if you think about it, it would be difficult to put it into practice.”

“It’s realistic. “Everyone knows that dating is a double-edged sword for idols.”

“Not necessarily. It’s an idea that’s hard to come by, at least for kids your age. Let me digress for a moment….”

Whoop.

The owner stopped talking while taking a sip of hot coffee, looked around as if he was looking for something to say, then looked at me again and opened his mouth.

“Everyone knows that dating is toxic for idols or trainees. But not everyone understands it like you do and chooses to cheer from afar. “In fact, there are more swarms of bees that live up to the name.”

Today is the first time since I met the boss. I could feel a faint anger in the voice that was once infinitely soft.

“Among the kids who were cast as trainees or debuted as idols, there are many who go to school like Yuna, right? To put it a little harshly, do you know what the most common experience these children experience after their status change?”

“… Is it a dash?”

“That’s right.”

When I responded cautiously, taking into account the fact that it was a swarm of bees, the owner snapped his fingers with a relieved expression.

“Those kids are kind of dreaming. ‘If I date a trainee, won’t he debut someday and I’ll become the boyfriend of an idol?’ The same goes for the latter. “It’s not the person, but the title in front of it that draws you closer to them.”

As if he had already gotten sick of it, the president looked bored as he mentioned an unspecified number of cases. Not everyone confesses because of such evil intentions, but it also goes without saying that such beings cannot be concluded as a minority.

“So, Si-yoon, I think you are truly amazing. She always stuck around with Yuna…. To put it bluntly, even though there are benefits to the relationship, it is possible to maintain such thoughts without even having dark intentions.”

“… ….”

There was a lot I wanted to say after hearing the boss’s words, but I held it back with great effort. Because I knew very well that if I said those words now, everything I had built so far would collapse.

“Originally, there were a lot of things I wanted to ask you. “If I was dating Yuna, I wanted to find out if you were a proper friend.”

In other words, did you want to take a personality test? Looking at it this way, it seems like this person is not the boss but thinks of the trainees as his children or nephews.

“But since I heard the answer a little while ago, I don’t have to ask any more questions. “I will take good care of Yuna in the future.”

“Yes.”

Hanyu The last time she said that she was taking care of me, she surrounded me so that those words were bitter, but she did not make an effort to show it and nodded her head.

The conversation, which I assumed would be quite long, came to an end like that. As if he was about to leave, the owner took the last sip of his coffee and spoke to me one last time.

“Is there anything else you want to say to me? Still, he is the one who protected our artist. If you have anything to ask, please let me know. “If it’s not difficult, I’ll listen.”

Please.

I felt my senses prick up at that word. Because it was finally an opportunity to say what I wanted to say to this person even before I came here today.

“… “This may be a difficult request, but is it okay?”

“hahahaha, I’m going to get my money’s worth, right? Yes, it’s okay even if it’s difficult, so just say something.”

The boss probably thought I would show some humility and take a step back, but he looked at me with a surprised expression for a moment and then smiled brightly.

I faced the gazes that seemed to think that I was very cute when I came out boldly and said the words I had prepared.

“I understand that a lot of articles related to Han Yuna have appeared due to an incident not long ago.”

“That’s right, I probably couldn’t count them.”

It was inevitable that another stalker case occurred at a time when public interest and anxiety were increasing due to another stalker incident that led to a murder not long ago.

Some reporters even contacted my parents and asked for an interview. Among them, there must have been quite a few people who traced Hanyu Na’s identity and contacted her company.

However, if it ends at this level, there is no problem. The only thing I’m worried about is what happens after that.

“If Han Yuna debuts, will she be featured on talk shows or entertainment shows related to this incident? Or it could become an element of viral marketing.”

“… “That’s what you’re worried about.”

“Yes.”

That’s right.

Let’s say that it is something that could become a social issue right now, so it is inevitable that attention will be focused on us. But after that, will the positions of Han Yuna and I, who were divided into ordinary people and idols, be the same? I don’t think that’s true.

Since ancient times, celebrities such as idols live off of the public’s attention. In other words, in order to focus the public’s attention, somewhat provocative marketing methods are also incorporated.

For example, when introducing Han Yuna, it could be introduced in an article like, ‘She is an idol who came back alive after almost being murdered by a stalker.’ If you look at the text alone, it seems very dramatic and dramatic, but it is not so for the person involved.

For Han Yuna, that situation was just a nightmare, it was hell. She doesn’t want to see others keep reminding her of a past she doesn’t want to think about again.

Above all, I don’t want someone who is so bright and confident to be treated like an ‘idol who deserves sympathy’. So,

“Please do me a favor. Since Han Yuna made her debut, can’t she please make sure that incident is never mentioned again? At the very least, I don’t want to see a situation where entertainment or TV programs use it as a subject and create a topic of conversation.”

“… ….”

When she lowered her head and made a earnest request, the boss looked worried for a moment.

Even if he is the president of a large agency, does he not dare to accept such a request? Or is it because he is in such a position that he cannot abandon elements that might attract the public’s attention?

“Okay, I promise.”

“… Yes? “Are you sure?”

While I was waiting for an answer with a nervous heart, the boss expressed his approval in a quite refreshing tone.

It was so unexpected that I was dumbfounded for asking.

“Why? “Are you surprised that someone who sells idols would grant such a request?”

“Oh, no. That far….”

“You can be honest. No, maybe that’s the general public perception of these agency bosses.”

When I waved my hand in embarrassment at the extremely direct tone, the boss made a self-deprecating remark.

“But I think so. What can we do for the kids who join the company as trainees at the age of fourteen or fifteen and work hard all night to bring glory to the company? What makes you successful? Of course there is that too. But something bigger than that….”

The expression on the CEO’s face as he paused for a moment and pounded his chest was shining brightly, like a person carrying his pride on his back.

“This entertainment will help you live your life properly without getting hurt or falling apart. Let’s treat those children as ‘people’. “That’s my belief.”

“Then the reason you listened to my request was….”

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“Yes, I would have done that even if it wasn’t your request. “No matter which program you go to, I will advise you through your manager, so don’t worry.”

I finally felt like I had found the light after hearing the confident answer from the boss. It seemed like a lie just to get over this situation, but the earnest sincerity felt in this person’s words erased even the budding doubts.

It seems that Hanyuna’s boss is as good a person as our boss. It looks like they got along well with each other’s superiors and made a good deal.

“Anyway, Siyoon, can I ask you one question?”

“Yes.”

“Can you tell me why you asked that? “Is it just because Yuna is your childhood friend?”

For some reason, I feel like this boss is looking into my inner thoughts. The reason he bothered to ask about my relationship with Hanyu was because there was no explanation other than that.

It may be a very vicious question, but you can’t answer it falsely. But it won’t be possible to spit out the whole truth.

“I don’t want to see that guy frowning. “That’s it.”

So, I took out a piece of sincerity from my heart and carefully showed it.

When the boss heard that, he just smiled and said nothing.

“Really? Okay, okay. Well then, can you stop talking and go out and call Yuna on the phone? “The three of us are going to have a meal.”

“Ah, yes.”

I’ve already eaten, but I’m not stupid enough to say, ‘We ate and came back.’

I gave an order to my stomach to quickly create space and went outside to call Yuna Han so as not to disturb the boss. However,

“…… !?”

“What, why are you here?”

In fact, Hanyu and I somehow opened the door and stood there in the hallway.

And that was without even being able to hide the red cheeks that looked like they were about to explode at any moment.