Chapter 373
About a week has passed since the schedule for
"I'm not really worried since it's Karis. If it was Yubin anf Min-ha, I would have said no because I was anxious."
"Why are suddenly hitting Yubin and I's bones, hyung?"
"Hahaha, I unintentionally caused damage."
Our dorm was bustling with the members who came out to see me off.
Song Hyung-bin told me that he wasn't worried because I was a reliable member no matter where I went, even if I went to that island in the distant sea.
Well........... If I think about how I've shown in countless contents so far, I can be reliable.
However, there were some people who reacted very differently from Song Hyung-bin.
"Oh my, Karis! How are you going to hold out for 3 days without me!"
"I think I'll be able to hold out well without you. Si-yoon."
"Oh my, oh my! My heart is already breaking. It's breaking!"
Kang Si-yoon, who couldn't help but take advantage of this situation, deliberately beat his chest and cried passionately.
In content that requires acting skills, he always uses a strange eunuch tone, but in this situation, he shows off his acting skills that are almost like a grand prize.
I roughly expected Kang Si-yoon to say this, so I waved my hand and ignored him.
"Thank you for worrying. Anyway, I'll be back soon. I'll see you all later."
"Hyung-nim, take care!"
"...Don't get sick. Don't overdo it."
"Of course, I'll take good care of my health, so don't worry, Yoon-chul."
"Did you pack emergency medicine and clothes?"
"It feels strange to receive this kind of confirmation from Hyung-nim."
Chae Eun-gyu, who had become accustomed to living with me, straightened his shoulders as if he was proud.
"Humans are animals that develop."
"I checked the supplies yesterday before I went to bed. Thank you for worrying."
I looked around at the six members with a smile.
It wasn't my first time filming a variety show separately with the members.
However, since I'd only done programs that ended in one day, this was the first time I'd decided to stay outside the dorm for several days.
Maybe that's why I felt a strange feeling.
'It feels really strange to think that these guys aren't here for three days.'
The fact that I even had this thought......
It must be because I felt that living with these six people was natural.
We rely on each other a lot, and we're best friends and more reliable partners than anyone else.
"Then, I'll be back."
"Have a safe trip!"
"Bring me some souvenirs when you come back!"
"I heard that the specialty of Yokjido is sweet potatoes. Can I bring some sweet potatoes, Min-ha?"
"... That'll be fine!"
We all laughed out loud at Yoo Min-ha's words that made us laugh until the end.
I checked my watch. It was really time to leave.
"I'll call you when I get there."
"Take care, Karis!"
"Take care!"
"But didn't we just say goodbye?"
"I don't know, keep going until Karis leaves!"
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The meeting place was Tongyeong.
In order to get to Yokjido, you have to take a boat from Tongyeong.
'I feel like I've seen all the beaches I've ever seen in my life this year.'
I've seen so many beaches in the US, and my first program since returning to Korea is also set against the backdrop of the ocean.
I like the open view of the ocean, so it didn't really matter, but I have to be careful not to get sunburned.
So before getting out of the car, I put on a lot of sunscreen and lotion to protect my arms, neck, and the back of my hands.
"Your already white skin looks even whiter?"
"I can't help it for survival."
Manager Hyung smiled slightly as he watched me meticulously applying sunscreen.
"It breaks my heart to think of sending Karis off alone."
"You say similar things to Siyoon, hyung-nim."
"Oh, Siyoon had already done it?"
"I think they're going to cast Siyoon in a drama soon."
"No, he's the type that can't do anything if he's laid out on a mat."
"You've figured out Siyoon well."
Now, filming was about to begin in earnest.
In front of Tongyeong Port, numerous staff members were setting up the filming equipment, and the production crew was also there to check the site.
Manager Hyung patted me on the back and cheered me up.
"Have a nice trip. Always take care."
"Yes."
The air off the coast of Tongyeong was quite chilly.
Now that it was March, I thought the winter air would gradually ease and spring would come, but the sea breeze made the perceived temperature feel much colder.
"Hello."
"Oh, Mr. Karis! Welcome! It must have been hard to get here. The road wasn't blocked, was it?"
"It wasn't that blocked, maybe because it was morning."
The main PD greeted me warmly.
Meanwhile, I saw someone running towards the parking lot.
The blond hair reflecting in the sunlight left a strong impression.
"Hello!"
"Mr. Owen is here! We're almost ready to film, so please wait a little."
"Yes~."
Owen answered with a smile.
Thanks to the production crew going to speed up filming preparations, the two of us were able to sit on the bench together.
"Hyung-nim, are you feeling okay?"
"Well, I didn't sleep much, but I'm fine. I don't feel tired."
"Could it be that you couldn't sleep because you were excited about filming today?"
I burst out laughing at Owen's words that came in suddenly when I forgot.
"If I said I wasn't looking forward to it, I'd be lying."
"I was the same way. Being able to be with you like this, it's like a dream. Even in the past, when you led the army and went out, it was so long. Ah."
Owen unconsciously started talking about his memories from
I cut him off appropriately before it got too long, since we always had to be careful.
I put my index finger to my lips and signaled Owen to be careful.
"The cameras will probably be filming our entire lives for three days. Even while we're sleeping. So we always have to be careful with what we say. So that there won't be any unfounded suspicions."
"I kept thinking about that too, but I ended up saying it naturally. I'll be careful."
Owen nodded, but his expression was slightly sullen.
I noticed that and patted his arm.
"I know how you feel about wanting to talk about old times and build camaraderie. I also want to talk a lot with you, but it seems better not to mention the past as long as there are cameras."
It was sincere, without a single lie.
My system had not been causing any problems recently.
I had not failed any missions, so there were no penalties.
My personality had hardly changed recently due to the Crown Prince's ego.
In particular, after the phrase 'The Demon King is nearby' that was created during the
I didn't know how to accept this, so I ended up filming a variety show with Owen.
So I thought I could handle this topic for once, but it was difficult to bring it up in front of so many cameras and outsiders.
'I guess we should talk about the Demon King in private later.'
About 10 minutes later, everything was ready for filming.
Before boarding the ship heading to Yokjido, a brief interview time was held to be used in the opening.
"There must be a lot of unfamiliar things while living on Yokjido, aren't you worried?"
"This is my first time living on an island, so I think there will be a lot of things that are lacking and difficult. However, I will do my best to make good memories with Owen."
"During the pre-meeting, I asked if there was anyone you wanted to go with, but is there a special reason why you chose Owen instead of a member of your group?"
"Hmm...."
A sharp question came in.
I felt Owen's sparkling eyes next to me.
I had to come up with an answer that would satisfy my younger brother's expectations and properly package our relationship.
"There aren't many foreign idol trainees like me in Korea, right? Even after debuting, I had never seen anyone from Europe like me, but I happened to hear that there was a handsome trainee from Europe. Later, I found out that the trainee was Owen, and since then, we've kept in touch and relied on each other a lot. He's younger than me, but I have a lot to learn from him, and he's a friend I can always trust."
"Hmm!"
Owen nodded with satisfaction.
It seems that he had anticipated this kind of resolution question and prepared an answer in advance.
After finishing the brief preliminary interview, we boarded the ship heading to Yokjido.
"I thought it would be a small ship, but it's still quite big."
"There are quite a few tourists inside."
"I was worried that we would get seasick on a small ship, so I put some medicine on beforehand."
Owen showed me the motion sickness medicine he had stuck under his ear.
"I think it would be better for you to take one, too. Even on a big ship, if the waves are rough, you'll get seasick."
"Now that I hear you, I think it would be better to take it."
"I'll put it on for you myself!"
Owen was happy about even these little things.
Even in Seleste, there are younger siblings like Heo Yu-bin and Ji Yoon-chul who follow well and like ne, but Owen feels different from them.
'Is it because we've been living together as real siblings in the game for 10 years?'
Before arriving at Yokjido, I checked the things I had to check and go.
"Do we have a house where we can stay for 3 days?"
"Yes, we rented a house from a resident who actually lives in Yokjido for a short time."
"The main thing we have to take care of there is the ingredients."
"We've prepared everything, so you'll know when you go."
When the main PD smiled, Owen, who was very suspicious, immediately opened his eyes thinly.
"I have an uneasy feeling. Do I have to do something special to get the ingredients?"
"Well, I've prepared various methods, so you can choose."
"Hmm....."
I thought about it carefully.
When approaching such an unknown area, it's good to have a mental idea of what it might be like.
"First of all, since it's an island, most of the food resources will come from the sea. Fishing is probably the most representative method for catching fish and other things in the sea.......... Have you ever fished, Owen?"
"No. I've never been to an indoor fishing spot."
"Me neither.........."
It seems like things have gone wrong from the start.
Even if the two of us are good at physically performing things, fishing is a difficult task that is one level higher.
I heard that no matter how skilled a master you are, there are times when you won't get anything if the sea doesn't give you anything.
If you've ever fished in
'In the game, I only went to the snowy mountains where the Demon King's army is stationed, so when have I ever fished?'
It seems like I have no choice but to go and hit it with my body.
Owen must have thought the same as me, as he nodded with a look of determination in his eyes.
"If you want to live on an island, you have to do that much. Of course, if you fail, you can always ask the local residents for help."
I agreed with Owen.
However, I had no idea that the time would come so soon when I would be sending out an SOS to the residents.
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