Chapter 71

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KangYoon headed to the caf in Hongdae where he promised to meet up with HeeYoon and Park SoYoung . He was taking Min JinSeo with him as well . Of course, she was disguised beforehand so that no one could recognize her .

When they entered the caf, HeeYoon was already waiting for them .

Oppa, over here .

HeeYoon waved her hand to greet KangYoon, but her expression turned strange when she saw Min JinSeo following KangYoon in . KangYoon didnt seem to notice that and waved back at her .

Oppa, youre here .

Did you wait for long?

Not really . Whos that behind you?

HeeYoon was on guard against the woman KangYoon had brought . Her brothers girl? She felt rather strange . KangYoon seemed to realize that and introduced the girl .

HeeYoon, say hello . This is Min JinSeo, who would be going with us today . JinSeo, this is my sister HeeYoon . And shes her friend, Park SoYoung .

Your sister, sir? Oh, hello . My name is Min JinSeo .

When Min JinSeo took off her sunglasses and scarf, HeeYoon and Park SoYoung were flabbergasted . The idol of all teens, the wannabe, role model the girl with such titles to her name had appeared before them .

Mi Min Jin .

Meanwhile, Min JinSeo approached her kindlier when she heard that she was KangYoons sister . She even expressed her friendliness by grabbing HeeYoons hands, and that made HeeYoon shake . KangYoon only shrugged his shoulders .

After greeting each other, the four headed to the concert venue . The concert venue wasnt that far away from the caf . Min JinSeo seemed surprised to find out that KangYoon had a sister and tried to get closer to HeeYoon . HeeYoon also gradually opened her heart to her as well . With Park SoYoung joining the fray, the three soon started bantering loudly

Its here .

Having arrived at the entrance to the concert venue, KangYoon handed in the ticket and lead everyone inside .

Wow .

The girls were surprised to see no seats in the audience . They were kind of curious to see a small yet dynamic stage they had only seen through TVs .

HeeYoon . Do tell me if you feel ill .

Okay .

KangYoon warned HeeYoon to tell him the slightest mishaps . He was slightly worried due to the loud music and the unventilated venue . However, he also thought that it should be fine since she was gradually getting better .

KangYoon and the others could grab their places at the front . They were relatively early . The stage was set with instruments and there was some smoke from the fog machine along with purple lights . The smoke specific to fog machines provoked KangYoons nose . He also smelled some stuffy smell unique to underground stages .

With the concert approaching, people started entering . The audience was mostly couples and college students of both genders . People started entering and the empty concert venue started being filled with chatters .

When they were getting loud, darkness pervaded the concert venue . Then, the spotlight shone on the center of the stage . There was one woman standing there . It was Lee HyunAh .

Hello~!

Waaaaaaa-!

The people started cheering along with her appearance . When HeeYoon looked around in surprise, all the others were looking at the front with wide eyes .

Welcome to our, The Formidables, concert . Lets have a blast today! Are you ready!!

Yeaaaaaah~!

Are you ready~!!

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Lee HyunAhs concert began with a loud shout that filled the venue .

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The sound of a piano rang out in the house . Gye HyoMin closed her eyes and felt the weight of the notes on the piano . She played softly where it needed to be and strong where it required strength to play the melody . The music flowed like flowing water as her playing continued .

However .

The practice ended abruptly due to a disharmony . The sound she wanted didnt come out in the part where the tempo slowly rose .

Just where did it go wrong!

Indeed, just where did it go wrong .

Shouted Gye HyoMin . Her head could play it, but her hands couldnt keep up .

Aah .

A chaotic mind resulted in chaotic playing .

Again and again, she tried, but she kept stumbling .

Even after repeating several times, she was stuck in the same bit .

Chopin Barcarolle .

It was a tricky song that even world-famous pianists found it tricky . It was a rather infamous song that not many people picked, saying it got harder the more you played it . However, there were many people who wanted to listen to it, and she herself had the desire to do this, and she chose this song .

Aaah!

However, her hands didnt follow her heart .

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Park SoYoung had already become one with the rest of the audience and was jumping excitedly . Min JinSeo was the same . She even put her arms around someone elses shoulders and enjoyed the music . HeeYoon couldnt jump but she still clapped and enjoyed the stage in her own way .

Although everyones way of enjoying was different, everyone was indeed cheering for Lee HyunAhs stage .

Cool .

KangYoon was honestly surprised . Lee HyunAh was shining on the stage . The white light from the band The Formidables also stimulated KangYoons eyes . KangYoon had also become an audience that cheered .

Like that, a round of exciting music went past and then came a slight rest . Lee HyunAh panted slightly and spoke to the audience .

The one Im going to sing this time is our main song .

Waaaaaa .

The audience cheered . Until now she had only sung remakes of famous songs . It was now the main, so everyones focus gathered again .

Its a song called Do you have some time?, and Ill continue after I let you listen to it .

She sent a signal to the drums as if there was no need to speak anymore . The drummer soon ticked four times with the stick . The bass slid and the other instruments entered as well .

Perhaps I might be busy today and tomorrows no good either

When her song started ringing across the stage rhythmically, the audience entered the beat as well with their claps . The rhythmical yet not so fast song made them shake their shoulders .

At that time come closerto me whoo~ .

The clean tone from the guitar snapped into the beat . The bass also snapped occasionally to follow the guitar . With the voice in the mix, the audience cheered even more .

It was a rather revitalizing song for the audience who became tired after jumping around all this time . However, the melody to the ears was also very addictive . The audience started following the song with the lyrics they had just heard .

Whoolet us meet again

Let us meet again . |

Lee HyunAh was overcome with emotions when she heard the audience following her . The number of audience members didnt matter . What mattered was that they cheered on for her . It felt different but still good to the performances she did before that .

She put all her emotions to it and the song came to the climax . Her voice climbed, and the audiences cheers climbed as well . Everyone was one .

With that, a song came to an end . Along with a loud applause, cheers filled the venue .

Thank you .

Lee HyunAh calmed down the audience that still clapped towards her and grabbed the mic again . When she signaled that she was about to speak, everyone calmed down .

Was this song okay?

Yes!

Thank you .

Whaaaaaaa

Cheers and applause erupted again . She felt overwhelmed with emotions with her first song being acknowledged . However, she calmed herself down again and continued .

Was the song just now okay?

YEESS!

Everyone said at the same time . She seemed satisfied with the answer and she clapped once and the audience all waved their hands .

Good manners .

Seeing Lee HyunAh on stage, KangYoon could see qualities of a star in her . Not to mention Min JinSeo, HeeYoon and Park SoYoung were completely into the performance right now . The Lee HyunAh on stage was shining . Even though this shouldnt be something she learned before, she was that talented . With that much, KangYoon could judge that she could definitely succeed .

Lee HyunAh calmed down and spoke on .

The song just now actually has a little story behind it . You know? Im actually quite shy .

Hahaha!

Her actions were contrasting to her words, so everyone ended up laughing . Even the band members behind her started giggling . Lee HyunAh pouted slightly . Then, the laughing became even louder .

I really am though .

Lol .

Anyway, this is a song I made together with someone who opened a path to the shy me . He was the first one to tell me that my song has potential and has acknowledged my way . Hes here today too . Over there .

She pointed towards the third row where KangYoon was standing . When everyones gazes focused on him, KangYoon looked around before pointing to himself .

He gave me this song and made me what I am today . Please give him a round of applause .

Oooooooh

Along with her words, people started clapping towards KangYoon . KangYoon was surprised, but he still eventually greeted the people .

However .

He made her a song?

Min JinSeos expression beneath her thick glasses became extremely dark .

.

.

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The performance ended and KangYoon had a short meeting with Lee HyunAh . Since she now had fans, he couldnt stay with her for long . Even so, he greeted her and gave her some flowers before exiting the stage . (T/N: Is this common in the west? Giving flowers to someone is usually to congratulate people . )

That was perfect!

She was awesome!

HeeYoon and Park SoYoung still seemed to have lingering emotions about the stage . Talking about how they got to take selfies with Lee HyunAh, they were really like every other girl of their age .

.

However, Min JinSeo didnt speak at all . KangYoon asked her in confusion .

JinSeo, was todays performance no good?

It was . It was very interesting .

Though, her expression told the complete opposite . KangYoon felt sorry when he was the one to call her out for this one .

Was there something that you didnt like?

Not at all .

Then what is it? You dont look well .

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KangYoon kept asking since she looked completely different to her usual self, but she kept quiet . KangYoon left the other two to walk up front and walked next to Min JinSeo . Since he was the one to invite her, he felt some kind of responsibility .

Can I ask you one thing?

Go on .

Is it true that you made a song for Miss HyunAh like she said?

KangYoon flinched . He could feel the intense heat in her eyes behind those fake glasses . Since he had never seen such a side of her, KangYoon was shocked . Though, he still spoke without panicking .

Rather than making her a song . You know how I receive music lessons nowadays, right?

Yes, I heard last time .

HyunAh is someone I got to know at that time . And one day, she brought me a song she composed . With her and the professor in charges help, I made a tiny melody line . Making a song? Im still not that skilled yet .

.

Min JinSeo stopped her steps and faced KangYoon . KangYoon didnt know why he had to talk about this, but he still spoke to console her . She stared at KangYoon for a little before walking again .

So, you didnt make her a song, but gave her help .

To be exact, yeah .

What the heck, I .

Min JinSeos expression finally brightened . KangYoon couldnt understand why Min JinSeo was like this . No, he remembered something .

JinSeo, is it because that I told you that Ill give you my first song?

Im okay with that now .

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KangYoon felt embarrassed now . He coughed awkwardly and walked while looking at the ground when she spoke again .

Ill just buy every single one of your songs .

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KangYoon grabbed his head in agony thinking about what to do with this girl .

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After The Formidables first stage, the digital single Do you have some time went up on a music website .

Hey hey, we got a comment .

Kim JinDae became excited after looking at a comment on the website . It was the first comment after 12 hours .

-The song is so good . Ill look forward to more in the future . Wow!

Although there werent many recommendations, that single comment made him overjoyed .

JinDae-oppa is getting excited again .

Leave him be . Todays an exception .

Lee ChaHee, the bass player, and Jung ChanGyu, the electric guitar player shook their heads . However, they were actually very happy as well .

While the instruments were getting set up, Lee HyunAh was texting .

The setting is so hard . T0T Oppa~~ What are you doing right now~?

Work

She sent a text message full of her heart, but the reply was extremely simple . She couldnt send anymore when he was at work, so she suddenly became very dejected .

HyunAh! Were done!

Lee ChaHee shouted since speaking in a small voice didnt seem to work .

Sorry about that .

Your boyfriend?

I wish .

Whew, then a good mood between the two of you?

Lee HyunAh dejectedly shook her head at her question . Lee ChaHee patted her back .

There there! Lets start now!

However, Lee HyunAh recovered in time for practice and they started practicing passionately again .

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We are done with liaising the venue . The schedule is 27th and 28th of March at Sejin Recital Hall .

Thats good .

KangYoon explained to Gye HyoMin the current status . Originally, this was something thats supposed to be told to her manager or the president of where she belongs, but Gye HyoMin was currently without a management company .

She seemed satisfied by his work and put down the papers he gave her .

Both the venue and the dates are fine . So, all I must do is to focus on the performance now?

Yes, unless a natural disaster suddenly collapses the venue, you only need to prepare yourself for that day .

Fu, as expected . MG Entertainment isnt a big company for nothing .

There was no reason for such a large company to scam her . Moreover, the documents KangYoon gave her had the stamp from the owner of Sejin Recital Hall . She now no longer needed to be worried about scams or anything else . She sighed in relief .

Phew .

How is your condition?

Not bad .

You do not have a management company, are you fine with that?

Ill have to try .

This was what KangYoon was worried about . The difference between having a management company to take care of everything else other than her performance versus not having one at all was actually very big . This decided her mindset while practicing after all .

Hmm . May I observe for the time being then? I need to see how prepared you are for the performance .

Okay then .

Then Ill come back in three days .

KangYoon set the schedule and disbanded .

Three days later .

KangYoon arrived in front of a house with a simplified map . Gye HyoMins residence was a house that looked quite spooky . When he was lead inside by the janitor, he could hear beautiful piano sounds .

Sounds nice .

KangYoon became absent-minded by the beautiful piano sound for a moment . The rapidly changing tempo charmed him .

Its here .

Lead by the janitor, he carefully stepped inside .

Gosh, why!

However, what he saw as soon as he entered was Gye HyoMin halting her playing and smashing on the keys of the piano .