Chapter 353
Since it was the last day, all filming was finished when I, the main character of Estonia, closed the restaurant, and now all that was left was to rest for a day and return to Korea.
This was the first time since everyone debuted as Seleste that they had lived abroad for this long.
"I want to stay a little longer."
"That's right. The air here is so refreshing that I want to stay longer."
"I want to go to Karis hyung's house again!"
It was understandable that they would miss Korea, but the members said that they were sad to leave Estonia.
The clean natural environment and air, which were quite different from Korea, and most of all, the memories of visiting my hometown were very impressive.
But because of the schedule, we couldn't stay in Estonia forever, so we had to return to Korea.
"Let's all go play together again when I go back home later."
"Oh yeah!"
"Hyung, you made a promise just now. If you say you don't remember later, you absolutely cannot do it."
"I promise."
When I promised to take them all with me later, everyone seemed very happy.
We boarded the plane back to Korea with excited hearts.
"Keuuuu......."
"...."
I felt a little bewildered as I looked around at the members who were deep asleep with their comfortable postures and expressions.
It was natural that they were tired from their busy schedule while staying in Estonia.
It's always amazing how the guys who were so energetic and chatty at the airport just a few dozen minutes ago would quickly leave for another world once they got on the plane.
Well, there's a saying that people die quickly when they change.
It might not be bad to maintain their usual appearance.
"Aren't you sleepy, Karis?"
"I'll think about sleeping a little later."
The manager hyung, who was the only one who wasn't sleeping besides me, stared at me.
As I silently gazed out the small window of the plane at the view of Estonia, still visible through the clouds, I heard my manager laugh slightly.
"It must be even more regretful since it's been a while."
"...... Yes. I guess there's nothing I can do about it."
I continued to look outside.
It was truly a strange feeling.
I clearly remember that I had no connection to Estonia in my past life.
I can't believe that I feel this kind of longing just because of this memory that the system planted through 'Estonian Idol'.
'I'll come back someday, just like I said to the members earlier.'
Frederick and Freya, who made me realize the warmth of my parents that I had never felt before.
Goldie, who reminded me of Cain, who went with me in
And the precious Estonian fans who sent us so much love.
I slowly closed my eyes, having gained good feelings that warmed my heart.
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Our first world tour behind-the-scenes and vlog, as well as special content filmed overseas, are expected to take quite a long time to edit.
And with the award ceremonies wrapping up the year just around the corner, Sigma Entertainment made this reasonable decision.
"Do we really have to do nothing? Can we completely rest?"
"It's vacation!"
"I guess I'll be able to go home for the first time in a while."
The members, who must have accumulated fatigue due to the
Everyone was excited to go home and see their families after a long time.
Ironically, they're going to see their parents, so I'll be left alone in the dorm again.
"Is this some kind of deja vu?"
"Isn't it a bad idea to leave Karis hyung in the dormitory?"
"Didn't Karis have a studio?"
"I'd rather stay in the dorm than go to a studio apartment."
The members said it was a bit sad to stay in the dorm, but I didn't care at all.
The studio apartment I went to during my survival appearance didn't really have any furniture, and the dorm was much bigger and better.
And most of all, since there are games that Yoo Min-ha brought, it is possible to reminisce about old times and immerse yourself in the world of video alone.
...Looking at it this way, it seems like just getting rid of the studio might be a solution.
However, since the residence on paper is listed as a studio, it seems like I can't just get rid of it.
Everyone called their parents, left contact information, and told them that they were going home.
"Oh...?"
"What's wrong?"
Song Hyung-bin, who was sitting at the kitchen table eating a sandwich, froze with half of the lettuce out of his mouth.
I was drinking water and wondering what was going on.
Song Hyung-bin, who had been looking at his phone, turned his head creaking like a poorly oiled robot.
"Wh-what, my family went to Australia to play without me...?"
I gulped down the cold water and told him the truth indifferently.
"The timing is really bad. When their son comes back from overseas, your parents are traveling overseas."
"It's not like we're passing the baton, how can this happen?"
"Then there's nothing we can do. Enjoy your cozy stay with me."
"It really has to end up like that......."
Song Hyung-bin made a gloomy expression for a moment, but then his expression brightened as if he had come up with a good idea.
"No, it's better. I actually wanted to do something, and I can do it during this vacation."
"What did you want to do?"
"There's something I can do if I practice hard for a week."
Something you can do if you practice hard for a week?
I instantly felt what Song Hyung-bin was talking about, but I didn't say it out loud.
If I knew this too well, my identity as an Estonian might be shaken again.
"I've really wanted to get a driver's license for a long time. I've already passed the written test, but I haven't taken the in-house test or the road test yet. I'll try to get it during this vacation."
"If it's a driver's license... Do you plan on driving yourself?"
"Yeah. I originally wanted to get it right when I turned 20, but I couldn't even think about trying because I was busy with my trainee life. I guess I'm forced to stay in the dorm like now. I have to learn how to drive."
I repeated Song Hyung-bin's words in my head for a moment.
"Well, I'm asking just in case. You take driving lessons alone, right? I don't ride in the backseat or anything?"
"Yeah? Of course you have to take lessons alone at the driving school. But when I take the test, you have to come with me and take pictures."
"Of course I can do that."
"And now when I get my license!"
Song Hyung-bin winked at me and snapped his fingers.
"I'll pick you up and go for a drive right away."
"...Isn't this something that I should be a little scared about?"
My heart sank in an instant.
There's nothing more nerve-racking than getting in a car driven by someone who just got their driver's license.
But Song Hyung-bin just laughed, wondering what was so funny about what I said.
"It's okay, it's okay. There probably won't be an accident."
"Probably....... You said."
I lightly touched my forehead and complained of a headache.
"I don't want a probably, I want a definite answer, hyung."
"Oh, I'll show you after I get it."
"Since we only have a week to begin with, is it possible to only try once?"
"I'll show you how to get it in one try."
Well. Since the odds of getting it in one try are slim anyway, it's a situation where there are many doubts in many ways....
I decided to just let Song Hyung-bin do whatever he wants for now.
The next morning, the rest of the members, except for Song Hyung-bin and I, packed our bags and left the dorm.
"Hyungs, take good care of the dorm!"
"....I might come in three days."
"I think I'll be here by then too?"
"It'd be better for everyone to come slowly."
"Huh? Why?"
I shook my head at my younger brothers who said they would return to the dorm as early as possible.
"If you come back to the dorm early, you might be offered up as a sacrifice to Hyungbin hyung-nim."
"Wha, what's with sacrifice?"
"Oh, right. Hyungbin hyung said he was practicing his driver's license."
"...... I'll come as late as possible."
"Why is Yoon-chul doing this to me?"
"Because my life is precious."
"I won't kill you!"
As always, the members said their goodbyes noisily and left one by one.
Song Hyungbin headed to the nearest driver's license school as he had asked manager hyung, and I enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere for the first time in a long time.
After spending time playing games and searching for community responses, it was already late in the afternoon, and Song Hyungbin returned to the dorm after finishing his first lesson.
"How was it, hyung-nim? Was the lesson worth it?"
"......Nonsense."
Song Hyung-bin lay down on the sofa with a much more gaunt face than when he first left the dorm.
He looked as if his soul had been ripped out.
"I always thought Changmin-hyung drove so easily that I could do it. Wow, but why is T-parking so hard? My back wheels kept getting caught on the line, so I almost went crazy."
"Oh."
"No. I shouldn't think like that."
Song Hyung-bin suddenly sat up straight.
Then he slapped his cheek a few times.
"It was the first time, so of course it was hard, and it'll be easier if I do it again tomorrow."
"I think it's good to think positively."
"Right. I have to think that I can do it no matter what."
"I will cheer you on."
I said I would cheer you on, but....
To be honest, it seemed like it would be difficult to get a license on the first try with a week of short-term tutoring.
I relaxed a little, thinking that the chances of getting into a car driven by a novice driver were greatly reduced.
However, Song Hyung-bin surprisingly pulled himself together and faithfully received the training.
The training course allowed him to pass the in-house skills test on the third day of training, and Song Hyung-bin passed the T-shaped parking course that he had been struggling with from the first day perfectly.
Song Hyung-bin continued to memorize the road driving course for the next three days and drove it himself to prepare for the final test.
"Do you think I can really do something tomorrow?"
"Do you feel good?"
"Yeah. I don't know where this confidence comes from, but I think I'll get it."
"Ugh."
That's all. The leader looked confident, unlike the first day.
The long-awaited road driving test day finally arrived.
The other members hadn't returned from their hometown yet.
I don't know if it was because they had a lot of work to do, or if they heard me and didn't come up to the dorms on purpose, but either way, I followed Song Hyung-bin to the test site alone.
"I'll be back. Seleves! Fighting!"
Song Hyung-bin gave a lively greeting to the cell phone camera I was filming and went down to the waiting room.
Thoroughly armed with a mask and hat, I stood at the start and end points of the road race with my manager and waited for Song Hyung-bin's turn.
About 30 minutes later, Song Hyung-bin's name was called from the loudspeaker placed in the testing room.
'Even I'm nervous.'
I held out my hand to Song Hyung-bin, who was getting into the yellow car.
Even right before the test, Song Hyung-bin had been praying earnestly that his preferred course would come out, but I couldn't tell what was going on inside the car.
The car Song Hyung-bin was driving slowly started off.
Fortunately, Song Hyung-bin didn't drop out and return to the testing room like some of the other test takers.
"He'll pass, right?"
"Really?"
"Yeah. If they didn't let him come back halfway through this time, they definitely made him finish."
Just as the manager said, Song Hyung-bin's car soon came back into the testing room, and Song Hyung-bin, who had been listening to the examiner with a nervous expression, opened the car door wide and raised both hands.
"Pass! Haiya!"
While I faithfully took pictures of his happy face, various thoughts crossed my mind.
A sense of wonder as to how he could really do this in a week. A sense of joy that the results were as good as the effort. And a little fear.
"When the kids come tomorrow, we'll go for a drive!"
"Hyung-nim, no matter what, let's practice a little and go for a drive...."
"Let's go tomorrow!"
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