My House Has Become a Filming Set!

༺ My House Has Become a Filming Set! – 23 ༻

 

  “…Understood.”

 

  What’s this, what’s this. What is this? Jay Han felt like his head was about to spin. Paid services? For Kang Do-jun, money was something that never ran out, and of course, Jay Han knew that too.

 

  ‘…It won’t matter how much the paid filters cost, right?’

 

  However, the phrase ‘make it as pretty as possible’ bothered him. In his 25 years of life, just recently debuted in the entertainment industry, he was no different from a newcomer to society.

 

  The same agency, and these were the words of a senior member. ‘As pretty as possible…’, he muttered the word ‘pretty’ and moved his hands as if spellbound.

 

  Kang Do-jun also seemed to have attempted a lot, as various photoshop apps were installed. He saw a familiar app among them, entered it, and began to carefully decorate Yeonwoo’s picture.

 

  “What are you doing?”

 

  “Ah, yes?”

 

  ‘Did I do something wrong?’

 

  Jay Han swallowed his saliva. Kang Do-jun pointed out his mistake personally.

 

  “Why are you coloring here?”

 

  “Ah! The length of the bangs is a bit mismatched. I majored in art a long time ago, so I am trying to fill it in to give it the feel of real hair.”

 

  “…The hair length doesn’t match?”

 

  Kang Do-jun’s expression seemed a bit hardened somewhere.

  

  “A little, just a tiny bit.”

 

  His intense gaze felt as if it was poking Jay Han directly.

 

  ‘Calm down, calm down.’

 

  He pretended to be casual and moved his hand lightly. It was a good thing there was a dedicated pencil attached to the phone; without it, it might have taken a bit longer.

 

  Filling in the sparse empty hair and applying a pretty filter under Kang Do-jun’s payment, a plausible result came out.

 

  “How is it?”

 

  After receiving the phone, Kang Do-jun carefully examined it. The impression was already cute, but compared to the previous picture, it seemed even fresher.

 

  ‘Is it because of the filter… no, the hair?’

 

  He compared the picture with the real appearance of Yeonwoo.

 

  Eventually, Kang Do-jun had no choice but to find the answer.

 

  “Does Yeonwoo’s hair look strange?”

 

  “…I think it’s unique!”

 

  It was a confident statement implying that it was strange. Kang Do-jun handed the photo back to Jay Han and made a request.

 

  “Do you also do hair styling by any chance?”

 

  * * *

 

  Jay Han was an art major, and he entrusted Yeonwoo’s hair to Hail, a twenty-three-year-old member who once studied hairdressing.

 

  There was a stylist in charge at Grace, but Hail, using the hairdressing scissors and comb he had brought just in case to take care of his own hair, combed Yeonwoo’s hair and said.

 

  “If I cut it to match the current shortest hair length, it might be hard to make it look like this picture. But I’ll try my best.”

 

  ‘Does he need to try that hard?’

 

  Kang Do-jun washed his face.

 

  In fact, Hail also felt cold sweat running down his back.

 

  He desperately wanted to entrust everything to a stylist. However, it was tricky as their specialist was a fashion stylist and the hair stylist was due to arrive here only the next day.

 

  “Just cut it roughly.”

 

  Yeonwoo said calmly. Kim Cheolsoo was taking a commemorative photo in front of him, saying goodbye to his unimpressive hair.

 

  ‘Why are they making such a fuss over a haircut.’

 

  In fact, he knew his hair was strange long ago. It was inevitable since he could see.

 

  ‘I’m screwed.’

 

  The first thought that came to his mind as soon as he saw himself in the mirror after Kang Do-jun cut his hair.

 

  But the deed was done, and there was no turning back. Especially when looking at Kang Do-jun, who was taking pride in his work, there was no need to say anything.

 

  How can one ignore the goodwill of another?

 

  Hair was an issue that could be resolved by growing it out again, and before he could say anything to the elders, he quickly mentioned that Kang Do-jun had cut it, and they tacitly understood and let it slide.

 

  Yeonwoo kicked Kim Cheolsoo and looked at Kang Do-jun. For some reason, he was making a serious expression.

 

  ‘That’s why I didn’t say it.’

 

  “Well, I’ll get to it…!”

 

  Hail spoke in a trembling voice.

 

  “Just cut it quickly.”

 

  “Yes!”

 

  The scissors moved square over the hair.

 

  The production crew, who had been inspecting, also resumed filming one by one at the urging of Han Taegu.

 

  “Whew, it’s over.”

 

  He said with a relieved expression, sighing as if he had just performed a difficult surgery.

 

  Kang Do-jun inspected Yeonwoo’s hair. Now he had to admit it. He hadn’t heard that he was unskilled, but thinking about it, he realized he hadn’t had the opportunity to demonstrate his skills, which was probably why he hadn’t received such comments.

 

  ‘Much better.’

 

  “Good work. Yeonwoo, how about you?”

 

  He behaved like a parent who had just taken their child to a hair salon. Yeonwoo replied without even checking his hair.

 

  “I think it’s fine. Thank you, Hail.”

 

  He could guarantee it without having to check in the mirror. Honestly, it couldn’t be worse than before.

 

  Meanwhile, Kim Cheolsoo, who should have been done after taking a photo earlier, was still snapping away.

 

  “Stop taking pictures.”

 

  “Don’t you know about the after story? Brother Hail! Can I post this on stargram and brag that you cut it?”

 

  “…I don’t mind.”

 

  “Is it your hair or my hair? Just try to upload it. I’ll kill you….”

 

  Click-

 

  “Ah, I guess it’s a bit too much if I upload it, right? Sorry.”

 

  Now that he looked, it seemed like Kang Do-jun was also filled with the idea of uploading.

 

  ‘Damn it, why is he making that face.’

 

  He frowns as if he is very sorry. “I’ll delete the photo,” he says, hesitating and watching for his reaction.

 

  It seemed like he was waiting for a response.

 

  ‘Well, it seems like the rumor has spread that Shin Gihyeon made fun of my face. So, this much is okay.’

 

  “You can upload it.”

 

  At his words, Kang Do-jun smiled with pleasure and entered the paid filter that Jay Han had taught him.

 

  “Wow, so can I upload it too?”

 

  Kim Cheolsoo’s excited chatter from the side was ignored. For some reason, he felt weak to Kang Do-jun’s request.

 

  Yeonwoo was the type to have a clear preference, if he disliked something, he disliked it, and if he liked something, he liked it. But now, something new and difficult to understand, something that he couldn’t predict the course of, had infiltrated his daily life.

 

  * * *

 

  Beep-

 

  “Blue team scores 1 point! Current score is 13 points, Red team 7 points!”

 

  Currently, they had moved and were renting the field of the neighborhood branch school, conducting a foot volleyball match for 15 points.

 

  “Yeonwoo! That’s not how you do it. You need to keep an eye on the ball until the end, like this! Just like this. Gently.”

 

  Biyu, using the nickname “Grace”, demonstrated how to kick the ball and coached Yeonwoo.

 

  “But when I do that, the ball avoids me.”

 

  The teams were divided into 4 vs 4: Yeonwoo, Kang Do-jun, Biyu, Jin Hyung vs. Jay Han, Hail, Han Jin, Kim Cheolsoo.

 

  Currently, the Blue team, which included Kim Cheolsoo, was winning by a considerable margin. It wasn’t that there was someone particularly good on the Blue team, but the missteps of Yeonwoo of the Red team were leading them to victory.

 

  “Yeonwoo, let’s switch places.”

 

  Kang Do-jun said, guiding Yeonwoo to a corner.

 

  “Yeonwoo, it’s not difficult! You just have to get it off the ground. Just get it off!”

 

  With Biyu’s coaching, the game resumed. With Kang Do-jun always receiving the ball intended for him and passing it on, Yeonwoo, having nothing to do, left his spot.

 

  If he couldn’t do it, he should at least follow instructions, but this damned guy didn’t listen to a word.

 

  Soon, by chance, the ball came flying towards Yeonwoo’s spot. He was late to catch it, but the Blue team’s score was smoothly running towards 15 points. If they scored one more point, they would win.

 

  “I’m sorry.”

 

  Yeonwoo, who clearly knew he was at fault, stuck out his mouth and apologized.

 

  ‘It’s boring.’

 

  He wished they could finish this kind of game quickly. Biyu and Jin Hyung, unaware of Yeonwoo’s state of mind, comforted him and energetically offered words of encouragement.

 

  “It’s okay! Let’s try for a comeback victory!”

 

  “Yes, mistakes can happen! Let’s score at least one more point!”

 

  Kang Do-jun watched Yeonwoo and smoothed his now well-groomed hair.

 

  “It’s okay.”

 

  What’s okay? Nothing was okay. His eyes, which gently drooped down, seemed to fall endlessly without speed.

 

  Kang Do-jun smiled at Yeonwoo as if to tell him not to worry, whispering something. Yeonwoo wore a puzzled expression at his words, but the whistle signaled the restart of the game, and he couldn’t get the timing to ask.

 

  “Ah, aaargh! I sent it wrong!”

 

  With Kim Cheolsoo’s noisy scream, the ball flew towards Kang Do-jun.

 

  He was good-looking, good at acting, and good at everything except manual skills. He was an awkward opponent who cleverly sent the ball to the opposing team’s territory.

 

  However, an unexpected event occurred. Kang Do-jun made a ridiculous mistake. He hit the ball so hard that it flew over the opposing team’s field, resulting in a home run.

 

  “Wooow! We won-!”

 

  Unlike the celebrating Blue team, the Red team comforted each other.

 

  “I’m sorry. I made a mistake.”

 

  “No, it’s not! The 7 points we got were thanks to you, senior! Good job.”

 

  “The winning prize, wireless earphones? I wasn’t even expecting it since we already have them! Rather, it was fun to be on the same team with you and Yeonwoo.”

 

  Kang Do-jun approached Yeonwoo, who was watching him from a distance. He playfully pulled at Yeonwoo’s protruding lower lip.

 

  It’s okay, it will be over soon.

 

  His sleek eyes curved beautifully, speaking ticklishly as if asking for praise.

 

  “You said it would be over soon, right?”

 

  * * *

 

  By the time they returned home and were having dinner while grilling the beef that Han Taegu had given them, he quietly called everyone.

 

  Idol fandom, by its nature, necessitates passion! The essential elements of fandom include cuteness, freshness, coolness, a life cut, versatility, and the unexpected charm of my baby.

 

  They were about to conduct a shoot in consultation with the manager for Grace of DH Entertainment.

 

  “We will now run a courage test!”

 

  “…Excuse me?”

 

  Everyone asked, looking puzzled.

 

  “You know the school where we played foot volleyball earlier today? I rented it again for tonight.”

 

  Han Taegu looked at Kang Do-jun and Lee Yeonwoo. Grace’s attendance was mandatory, and Kang Do-jun, being from the same DH Entertainment, would go along at the company’s request to take care of his junior.

 

  But it was hard to rashly invite Yeonwoo, who had already been surprised earlier in the day, and he felt sorry for him.

 

  If only Kang Do-jun and the rookie boy group Grace went, it would feel like an awkward company MT between seniors and juniors. They needed someone to harmonize their relationship.

 

  ‘It would be nice if Yeonwoo could come along…’

 

  “Have a good time.”

 

  Yeonwoo responded to Han Taegu’s gaze with a word of refusal.

 

  “Not going?”

 

  Kang Do-jun asked mildly, but in response to his request, Yeonwoo simply shook his head.

 

  “I have to visit the apiary. I went briefly this morning and couldn’t stay.”

 

  Today, Uncle Cheolsoo was unable to help as he had fallen ill. These days, not only wasps but also toads had started to appear, necessitating more attention to the apiary.

 

  “Yeonwoo hyung, I’ll go. I know a bit since I’ve been learning occasionally.”

 

  In a country village with only old people, Kim Cheolsoo, who was of a similar age, often hung out with Lee Yeonwoo whenever he came home on weekends. Thanks to that, he had learned beekeeping over his shoulder and was confident that he could do it better than his father, who was just starting to learn.

 

  “I had fun today thanks to you, so I should know when to step out. I also got wireless earphones as a prize. I’ll stop by the apiary before I go home to check.”

 

  However, when Yeonwoo just quietly stared at Kim Cheolsoo’s words without a response, Kang Do-jun quietly asked.

 

  “Are you maybe scared of something?”

 

  “No. I just thought I needed to go even if it was for a moment. But since Cheolsoo is looking after it, it seems like I’ll have some time. Let’s go.”

 

  Kang Do-jun carefully observed his expression. Without a hint of change in expression, he calmly picked up some meat and chewed on it.

 

  Was it pride? Or was he really not scared? He felt like he needed to watch a little longer to know.

 

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