Chapter 382
The last day of
I personally think it was a satisfying filming.
Despite being the first time we appeared on a variety show alone without the members, I showed great chemistry with Owen.
It's no exaggeration to say that we continuously created content in a self-sufficient format on an island and fully showed off our entertainment skills.
We even wrote our own growth story.
It's like a drama without a script.
The old warehouse where we took out our fishing rods the first day. The front yard with a view of the ocean of Yokjido.
The floor and eaves where we ate three meals together.
The warm living room.
And finally, the entire view of the guesthouse.
Owen, who had taken pictures of everything, turned his phone around and gently grabbed my shoulder.
"We should take pictures of ourselves too, hyung-nim."
"I've been waiting for you to say that."
"Haha, you should have tell me first."
"I gave in to you."
I looked at Owen's phone and smiled faintly.
Since we were in different idol groups, we had never taken pictures from this close, except when we were filming a challenge together.
Even though we had been together for so long, we rarely had the chance to take pictures this cozy.
"Hyung-nim, smile a little more. You seem to be feeling a little sentimental right now."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
That kind of expression was understandable.
Because I was so absorbed in my emotions.
"Oh, this is a little disappointing. Hyung-nim, let's take one more."
"We've definitely taken more than 10 pictures so far, haven't we?"
"We haven't gotten anything satisfactory yet. Please stick close to me a little longer, hyung-nim."
After taking a selfie with Owen, I also took a pretty picture of the house in Yokjido.
Then we packed our bags and slowly set off to board the ship that would take us to Tongyeong.
As we walked down the narrow path toward the port, Owen spoke to me in his characteristically pleasant tone.
"When I first came up here, I didn't know what would happen. Who would have thought that I would catch lugworms, fish for seaweed, and go to a mackerel farm for the first time in my life?"
"Digging sweet potatoes while wearing overalls."
"Throwing a fish trap."
Listening to Owen's words, I realized that I had experienced so many things in such a short period of time.
I turned my gaze toward the sea instead of looking at Owen for no reason and said.
"...Time passed quickly and it was fun because I was with you. I wonder if anyone else would have been this comfortable."
"Don't you have members, hyung-nim?"
"Those guys are a separate issue. And.......... Hmm. It's a long explanation, but sometimes I get robbed of my energy."
"Hahaha! I feel sorry for the members who are in the dorms, but I feel that way a little too."
"I don't want to imagine what they'll say when they watch this on TV later. Especially one person who starts with Mr. Kang."
While we were talking to each other with some joking, we arrived at the port where the cruise ship heading to Tongyeong was docked.
We waved at the Yokjido one last time, thanking them for the good memories, and boarded the ship.
"Thank you for your hard work!"
"Thank you for your hard work!"
The moment we got on the boat, all the filming for
The cast and staff all applauded in unison and said that they had worked hard for three days.
"It must not have been easy to come all this way to do a variety show, but you both worked really hard. Thanks to you, we were able to film it with fun."
"No. I was just grateful that you invited me."
"If you have any more interesting programs in the future, please contact me anytime."
When Owen said in a playful tone that he was looking forward to the next program, everyone burst into laughter.
With that, all the cameras turned off and each of us had our own time to rest.
Owen and I took off our shoes, went into the empty room, and enjoyed the perfect rest we had been having for the past three days, stretching out our bodies.
"I feel a little sad that I don't have to cook fish from tomorrow."
"Did you find that fun?"
"When the fishing didn't work out at first, I honestly wanted to give up. I didn't even want to look at the fish's face. But, oh.... On the last day, I got a rock bream, so I feel like I've finally caught the fire."
Owen wiggled his hands as if he was imagining when he caught a rock bream.
"It definitely felt good. I think it would be fun to take the kids to an indoor fishing spot later."
"It really seems like you're having fun."
"If you've been successful at fishing, you'll know this feeling. That was the most regrettable thing for me."
"It's okay. I found a new technique called a trap."
"I think it would be funny if we went on another trip together and did similar content."
I chatted comfortably with Owen.
Then Owen looked around briefly and lowered his voice.
"Is filming over now, hyung-nim? I heard that earlier, but just in case.........."
"It's definitely over."
I also looked around the room.
There were no cameras attached to the walls like when I first went to the bathroom, and there was hardly any sound of staff moving around outside the door.
Everyone seemed to be sleeping or resting in their own rooms.
"I can't see any cameras at all."
"Then we can talk comfortably now."
Owen's tone of voice changed a little.
His voice was much lower and more serious than when we were chatting earlier.
I instinctively knew that the most important topic we needed to talk about was now coming up.
".........Have you found out anything related to the Demon King?"
"I'm not sure, but I felt something strange. No, to be precise, it was just my feeling."
Owen folded his hands and looked straight into my eyes.
"Hyung-nim, this is just what I felt. But if it's true that the Demon King exists in the same world as us, I think I should tell you everything that I feel is strange or unusual."
"I feel the same way as you. That's why I've been telling you to tell me if you feel anything strange."
"...I felt something unpleasant."
"Unpleasant?"
What is unpleasant?
The feeling you get when you eat food that doesn't taste good?
The feeling of your whole body sweating because of the hot weather?
Why did Owen suddenly feel that way?
"My chest felt strangely stuffy, and for a moment, I felt like someone was burning my skin with fire. It was as if someone's jealous gaze was sweeping over me."
"Hmm...."
I tilted my head and crossed my arms.
"I don't know if I can just look at this."
"That's right. But the 'time' when I felt that way was strange."
"Time?"
Owen nodded and took out his phone.
My brother, who had pressed the calendar application, swiped the screen to the side.
"I felt so strange at that time that I even wrote a note."
The calendar Owen showed me was the October calendar.
Owen, who had written detailed notes for each date, pressed October 5th and brought up the note he had written that day.
"It was that day. What I remember especially well is that we didn't have any plans that day. We practiced at the dorm and rested. But suddenly, I was surprised by an unpleasant feeling that came over me."
"For no reason."
"Yes. Suddenly, for no external reason."
I looked closely at the date, October 5th.
Wait a minute. If it was October last year....
'Wasn't it when I was working hard on
Owen flipped the calendar to the side.
"And I felt this feeling again recently, when it was this time."
The second calendar he showed me was November 26th.
November. If it was November last year, then definitely.
'World tour. Especially when I was in Estonia.'
I just stared at Owen's phone without saying anything after noticing the unusual connection.
Owen, who couldn't help but notice the change in my expression, said meaningfully.
"It seems like you're thinking the same thing as me, hyung-nim."
"...I don't think it's a coincidence."
"I think so too. All the days I've felt this way are related to your activities."
Our first world tour, which proved and solidified Seleste's global status. And the memories of the Unibet Arena in my hometown of Estonia, where I met countless fans.
Owen felt strange emotions only when monumental moments in my idol career were set.
This couldn't be a coincidence.
Owen put down his phone and continued speaking slowly.
"It's really strange. I support you more than anyone else. I sincerely hope that you do better than I do, and I really care about all your activities. I think it's ridiculous for me to feel this unpleasant feeling."
"I think so too."
"That means that the feelings I feel are not my own, but someone else's. Why did I feel this way and not you?"
I locked eyes with Owen.
My brother's eyes were filled with confidence.
Let's summarize everything we've said so far.
Owen felt something suspicious every time I actively continued my activities as Seleste and achieved a memorable moment.
Out of all the people who came over from
There must not be any significant difference between Owen and me.
Both of us were characters who had been transferred from the game to reality, but why did only Owen feel this way?
'The answer is.......... It might be surprisingly simple.'
Owen nodded, looking at my eyes that were slowly beginning to turn sharp.
"I think our conclusion is the same this time, too, hyung-nim."
"... Okay."
I agreed with Owen.
"Assuming that the presence you felt is related to the Demon King."
"Yes."
"If I didn't feel it and only you felt it.......... The Demon King must be hiding near you. Especially considering the guesses we've made so far."
Owen finished my words with a refreshing smile that didn't fit the situation at all.
"There's a high possibility that he's hiding in COC Entertainment, where I belong."
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