The shocking, surreal evidence of confirming one's 'mission' through a hologram!
Kwon Heeseung came to his senses only after a few tens of seconds.
"H-h-h-h-how uh, does this… How does this work??"
Okay. He thought his head had come to its senses, but his damn mouth hadn't come to its senses.
'Ahhh!'
What kind of sci-fi movie was this? Limestone movie?
However, Park Moondae's voice that was heard from the smartphone was calm.
-I don't know the exact principle, but… It's like hacking.
"Hacking… ? Is there a computer?"
-…
He didn't say anything. Park Moondae was surprisingly silent, as if he was lost in thought.
And he answered with some interest.
-That could be possible.
'It's possible!'
This was not some kind of Metaverse virtual reality AI!
Kwon Heeseung, who had been using all the IT technology words he knew, had recovered from the shock and was about to ask in more detail, 'How on earth did he do this?'
Park Moondae struck first.
-Anyway, what did you see when you looked earlier? The mission content.
"Hmm."
Although the rather unpleasant phrase 'status abnormality' bothered him, perhaps what this sunbaenim was asking was not that, but the content underneath it.
Kwon Heeseung opened his mouth reflexively.
"Well, the announcement of doing a joint work… I think that was it?"
-Okay.
"It's amazing. So it's really a self-produced album…"
Kwon Heeseung felt thrilled, like someone who had been struck by magic.
He felt like a real movie star. He wasn't sure if that was good or bad, though.
But Park Moondae was cool-headed.
-No, it's different.
What?
-The standard isn't a self-produced album, but rather, a collaborative work.
"Yes… But isn't that what it is?"
-It's different. A collaborative work doesn't necessarily have to be an entire album.
"Ah."
Park Moondae, who cut justice like a sword, applied his skills flexibly.
-It is much easier to get the public to recognize that it is simply a 'collaborative work'.
"Wow."
He sounded like a real secret organization agent.
Kwon Heeseung, who became a little more serious, politely held the smartphone with both hands and asked a question.
"Then… Do you think I can succeed with this album? The odds are a little higher, right?"
-Yes.
Oh, oh.
Kwon Heeseung briefly expressed his admiration but calculated the next moment.
He wasn't stupid either. He thought about the possibility that Park Moondae had defrauded him or planned a conspiracy.
'Hmm…'
However, no matter how much he thought about it, there was no need to lie.
'No, if he wanted to punish me, he would have had so many chances already.'
Park Moondae had been taking good care of him so far, so there wasn't a need for him to go this far… There was no need to get in trouble by sharing things like superpowers.
'It's not like he's a joker, if this guy did that, there would be an uproar already.'
Kwon Heeseung decided to accept Park Moondae's favor this time too!
But before that, a cautious voice was heard.
-Want me to help you?
"Oh my gosh!"
Kwon Heeseung asked quickly.
"I'm so thankful, hyung! But you're not going to use blackmail, right…?"
-I don't do things like that without saying anything before.
"I'm sorry. I just asked this question after watching the movie! Are you still helping me? Hehe…"
There was a sound of laughter.
-Sure.
And Park Moondae really began to thoroughly help Kwon Heeseung.
• * *
The production process began.
Park Moondae skillfully picked out the parts worth spooning about in Spacer's latest album.
-A lyrics book is better. Although it is not a part that is revealed externally or a photo book that fans consume, it feels like a reputable component.
"Oh, oh."
-And even if an amateur comments on it, the results won't turn out bad. It's easy to use.
"It's good… Really!"
Kwon Heeseung thought he should tell this to the member who did not believe in his creativity and refused to participate in the production of the album until the end.
However, the very next day, he saw that the member gave his opinion on the design of the lyrics book at the company's recommendation.
"Oh, what's this?"
"I don't know. The company told me to do it."
The revised lyrics book was replaced in two days.
'… This fast?'
Did their company make decisions this quickly?
Kwon Heeseung was a little embarrassed, but work continued.
The actual album was printed and the promotional text for the album was refurbished.
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Willingness to leap towards your dreams!
Please look forward to this album, 〈Fighting〉, which has been handcrafted by all Spacer members from the music to the inside material! (firecracker emoticon)
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It didn't come to the forefront of publicity. It was just an additional introductory phrase that made fans think 'That's right' and accept the information.
The album and the image, which were based on dreams and aspirations as an idol, were completely separate, so there was no awkwardness.
A finishing touch that neatly added only the correct options without damaging Spacer's original plans.
'Wow, this works.'
Kwon Heeseung was impressed.
Even though Park Moondae lived longer than he did and returned to the past, wasn't this sense and power(?) another story?
'Isn't it true that Moondae hyung really set up the entire label?'
The last time he asked him about this rumor going around the company, he reacted very indifferently, but he assumed it was just humility.
Kwon Heeseung nodded, but at the same time felt a little creeped out.
On a day when Spacer was big enough to become a competitor to TeStar…
'… TeStar sunbaenim will become independent!'
Yes, he heard that next year was contract renewal season. Of course, they would run away from this crappy company. Haha!
Kwon Heeseung decided to move on for now. What was the use of worrying about a problem that had no answer? Let's live in reality!
So, he immediately thanked the person he was grateful for.
"It's all thanks to you! Oh, thank you so much! I will repay you!"
-Alright.
Park Moondae's answer was short, but not blunt. On the contrary, it felt soft.
After making a fuss, saying that he would at least give Park Moondae a bite of lobster once he got paid, Kwon Heeseung happily shouted.
"I think it's done. It's done, right?"
Now, he was free!
But his confidence was too quick. This was because Park Moondae gave an ambiguous answer.
-It's true that the conditions are met.
"… Uh, is it different?"
A calm voice answered.
-It will pop up now. Give me a second.
"What?"
A supporting position.
"Wow!"
A glitch appeared before Kwon Heeseung's eyes. And a strange hologram appeared again.
[Successful release!]
You've succeeded in releasing your collaborative work!
!Time limit: Met (Success)
!Status abnormality: 'Make It Work' removed!
*^@5#& OK ???? Click!]
"… !"
It looked more stable than the last time Park Moondae showed it, with all the successes written on it.
And the buttons were brightly shining.
'This… Can I just press it?'
Kwon Heeseung looked at the 'Click!' button. He checked the button and raised his arm as if possessed…
Park Moondae's voice sounded like cold water being poured on him.
-I mean, you said you were going to repay me.
"… ?"
Kwon Heeseung, who was reaching out for the hologram, paused for a moment.
That moment.
-Don't press it.
"Wh-what?"
-If you want to repay me, then wait a few days before pressing it.
No, how did he know? Kwon Heeseung lowered his hand as if he had put it on fire.
"Why, why?"
-Hmm.
After being silent for a moment, Park Moondae spoke in a voice with a hint of laughter.
-Are you interested in something good you can do with a day off?
"… ??"
• * *
Below a large concert hall in Seoul…
The audience's cheers still rang in my ears. The members around me laughed.
"Oh my, everyone worked hard~"
"It was fun!"
It was the end of a joint concert hosted by a credit card company.
"Moondaemoondae, are you going to sit in the back?"
"Yes."
I sat in the back seat of the car among the guys who were happy on their way home from work after successfully completing the performance without making any mistakes.
And I looked back at the conversation I had with Kwon Heeseung yesterday.
'From the premise.'
I was able to control the status clear timing through 'Truth Check' timing.
And that was entirely thanks to the status window.
'So I thought about it the other way around.'
Doesn't everyone just need a status window?
-If you can access the status window even for those with status abnormalities, wouldn't you be able to control the clear timing?
So, Keundal accessed Kwon Heeseung's system and opened a status window.
[It's a bit uncomfortable… Ughhh]
Of course, he said it was more inconvenient than using my own status window, but this guy succeeded without any other side effects.
Since he received it as a mission reward without any unnecessary tricks, it only seemed to increase strength.
'Good.'
It was inspired by Keundal changing the state of my status window, so I was glad that it worked without any problems.
And Kwon Heeseung quickly accepted my offer to 'sponsor the battle for system destruction.'
-Of course, it's good! Doesn't it feel like we're on a secret mission?
… It would have been better if he hadn't talked as if we were at a VR game center. Anyway, I was glad there was a mutually supportive atmosphere.
'Good.'
I nodded and adjusted my neck pillow.
As I had managed it well, I had just enough time.
After the promotional period was over and preparations for the tour occurred, there was a gap in the schedule.
'I guess I can take at least a day off.'
If all went according to plan, one day was enough to see the results. I nodded and entered the hotel we had arrived at.
I planned to spend today reviewing my plans…
"Moondae hyung, could we please talk for a moment…"
"Mhm, sure."
I'd have to postpone it a bit. It looked like something was going on. I took a step after receiving Kim Raebin's call.
I didn't know why, but all the members were gathered at the kitchen table.
"… ?"
What were they doing?
"Moondae."
"Yes."
"We have some time before the tour."
Yeah, I was thinking that too.
'Why?'
Ryu Chungwoo smiled and turned the screen of the laptop on the table to me.
"Shall we go here then?"
"What?"
What was on the screen… It was a camping resort.
-Healing Glamping
Photos taken with a good composition were automatically forwarded.
Forest bathing, hot springs, countryside, … animals.
Keywords seen most often.
These were the healing topics experienced in the entertainment show
'What?'
Keun Sejin grabbed my shoulder.
"Ahyeon said he went there on a family trip! He said it's really good too?"
Okay. The facilities and appearance looked good. Of course, it would be okay to go from that wealthy family.
But why suddenly?
I looked at Seon Ahyeon. The guy shrugged his shoulders.
"I-I heard you liked the town we went to for the entertainment show, Moondae… But then you were left with unpleasant memories… I don't want those feelings to linger."
"… … !"
"Th-that's why I looked into it."
I was speechless.
"D-do you hate it?"
"… No."
I answered.
"And… I didn't feel that bad."
I was a little embarrassed, but then I found out about the production team's manipulations. That was why I felt even more embarrassed.
"But they didn't give us anything delicious…"
"Cha Eugene, be quiet!"
That was because being offended and being upset were two different things. You bastard.
But I had no intention of saying that now to those people who were watching me with their pupils trembling.
Bae Sejin quickly added in a word.
"Okay. Well, anyway, there's no need to go to the hot springs with those entertainment people. Let's go together!"
"That's right. Then how about we just think of this as a holiday trip and go have fun?"
Ryu Chungwoo finished speaking.
I chuckled.
"Sounds good."
"Oh~"
"Then let's decide here!"
"OK!"
The guys relaxed and started talking amongst themselves.
"Should we all go on a cruise on our next vacation? If we ride in Europe or somewhere like that, no one will recognize us."
"Oh, that's good too."
"What is a cruise ship?"
"Cruise ship."
(TN: Cha Eugene didn't know what cruise ship was in Korean, so Moondae says it in English here for him!)
"Oh…"
"You don't like them, Eugene?"
"My grandpa loves cruise ships. But I'm still young."
He was really consistent.
'Indeed.'
The next morning, for the first time in a while, I cooked a large meal without any purpose. All my housemates stuffed it in their mouths without saying a word, so there was no troublesome process.
It was funny, but It also felt like a kind of ceremony before a big day.
'Finish and go on a vacation.'
I chuckled. It wasn't intentional, but it was an almost typical structure.
And in the afternoon…
I called my last collaborator.
The phone rang a few times, and a voice was heard along with the sound of a dog whining.
-It's been a while, hoobaenim. Is there business?
"Let's borrow your private jet."
I heard laughter.
-For what purpose?
I cracked my neck.
"To make sure there is no next batter."
The system ended here.