A Blank Slate Regression for the Idol That Lost His Original Mindset - Chapter 323

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A Regression Guide for Idols Who Lost Their Initial Intentions Episode 323

If you were a Daydream who had watched DTB 4, you would have roughly known who G-TE was.

A rapper that Dub Net had pushed so hard as a rival, thanks to having a past as same-age nemeses who constantly clashed when Yoon Eden was in the underground scene.

Although his skills were slightly lacking to be called a rival and he showed annoying behavior during cyphers and diss battles, G-TE properly unleashed his rival potential in the second round of finals and was recognized by the public as Yoon Eden’s rival and a friend who grew together with him.

The drama-like narrative of first meeting in the underground, then splitting onto different paths as an idol and underground rapper, only to face each other again in a hip hop survival show also played a part in helping the public’s immersion.

But that was a narrative that appealed to DTB 4 fans, and Rev already had Gyeon Hajun of the Same Age Duo, who had the insane narrative of being at the same agency and then giving up debut to follow when one person left.

So Daydream wasn’t quite at the level of being enthusiastic about the two’s past narrative and newly completed rival relationship like the general public. Rather, he was closer to being a “rolling stone” that would erase the “embedded stone” Gyeon Hajun.

No wonder his face looked familiar. That person really doesn’t photograph well on screen either.

Even after learning that the person she thought was a familiar-looking male fan was actually G-TE, there wasn’t much excitement. The homma was a fan of Rev, of Yoon Eden, not a fan of G-TE.

‘But coming all the way to a fan meeting makes it too obvious that he’s trying to ride the rival coin even after DTB ended, doesn’t it?’

It didn’t sit well with her that he had snatched away a fan meeting opportunity from Daydream, who were overflowing with fan love, just for the rival coin that would benefit only himself.

Not noticing the sharp gazes of several fans who were thinking similarly to the homma, G-TE awkwardly nodded his head in front of Kim Dobin.

“Wow, you really bought the album. Have you listened to our new song?”

“Yes, as soon as it came out…”

“Last time when we were watching the final stage, Eden hyung said that Eden holds back too much in Rev songs. How was it this time? From what I could see, Eden hyung really sharpened his blade and rapped in this song. So after hearing those words back then, I wanted to tell you that this song wouldn’t be like that, and you have no idea how much my mouth was itching to say it.”

G-TE muttered awkwardly at Kim Dobin’s rapid-fire questions and comments.

“He still held back though.”

“Huh, really?”

When Kim Dobin’s eyes widened, G-TE hurriedly added an explanation to clarify.

“No, that’s absolutely not saying the song isn’t good. When I say he held back, it’s not an insult, it’s just that Yoon Eden adjusts well to match the song.”

Kim Dobin must have found DTB 4 quite entertaining, as his eyes sparkled while asking G-TE various things about DTB 4. G-TE seemed to be doing his best to answer those questions.

It almost felt like the roles of host and guest at the fan meeting had been reversed.

When the time limit was up and G-TE, who had received his autograph, moved to the next person, Yuje, the homma cheerfully greeted Kim Dobin, who was the first member.

The clothes worn by the remaining members except for two were the costumes each had worn in the music video, but Kim Dobin was wearing the navy blue gonryongpo flight jacket that was Yoon Eden’s costume.

“Hoodie, did Eden finally snatch it away after eyeing it covetously since the music video making film?”

“No, after watching Eden hyung wear it, this looked cool too, so we decided to switch for just today! How is it? Does this suit me well too?”

At the homma’s playful question, Kim Dobin answered with a very proud face, grabbing and shaking the flight jacket.

When she answered without a moment’s hesitation that it suited him very well, Kim Dobin smiled brightly with his characteristic mouth shape.

“Oh, Eden hyung’s rival hyung! I saw you in the audience seats during the finals and now I’m seeing you again.”

Next to her, Yuje was recognizing G-TE and cheerfully greeting him. G-TE awkwardly accepted the greeting just like when he had stood in front of Kim Dobin.

Although it was clear he wasn’t a fan, his attitude of not just passing by but somehow trying to have conversations with the members softened the thorns the homma had raised against G-TE, even if just a little.

Unlike the Youngest Line, who had been avid DTB viewers and felt psychologically close to G-TE, Seo Yehyeon, who had watched it together with the members after Yoon Eden appeared but not to the point of being immersed, couldn’t close the distance with G-TE as much as the Youngest Line.

“The rap part in the new song was really good. Even Yoon Eden couldn’t capture that feeling.”

“Oh, really? Thank you.”

Seo Yehyeon’s face brightened as he smiled slightly while signing the album.

Having no way of knowing about G-TE’s fanboy nature and DTB 4 behind-the-scenes filming, the homma felt slightly annoyed at the sudden comparison of member skills and moved to the next position in front of Seo Yehyeon.

As expected, just looking at Seo Yehyeon’s face was truly delightful.

While the homma was finally freed from mutual awkwardness and having a warm conversation with the happy Seo Yehyeon, G-TE faced Gyeon Hajun.

Gyeon Hajun, who had looked at G-TE with a subtle expression for just a brief moment that no one could notice, soon put on a gentle smile and greeted G-TE.

Yoon Eden, who was next to Gyeon Hajun, took off his princess tiara and was attaching two red king ribbons that a fan had handed him to both sides of his head.

Now, finally, the long-awaited moment.

Yoon Eden and G-TE faced each other with an album containing four members’ signatures between them.

Not only the fans waiting for their turn, but even the remaining members and fans who were getting signatures from the members momentarily focused their attention on the two.

When G-TE saw Yoon Eden with two king ribbons attached to his head, his expression became dumbfounded, and the youngest line covered their mouths and desperately tried to hold back their laughter.

Yoon Eden scribbled his signature the largest on the album with a flourish and giggled.

“Wow, you don’t need to show me this much gratitude. Coming all the way to a fan meeting, I’m touched, Hyeongjin.”

“Touched my ass, can’t you do something about those big ribbons stuck on both sides of your head?”

“Nope, can’t do that. Didn’t you come here because you wanted to see me like this?”

“No, not at all.”

G-TE answered immediately with disgust. Finding this situation amusing, Yoon Eden burst into loud laughter.

“And what resolve or whatever, I just happened to win the lottery and came here, okay?”

“Hey hey, you can put away that modesty. I know you can’t apply for fan meetings online. You went through all that trouble because you wanted to see me doing my main job. Yeah, it’s about time you graduated from being an ED fan too.”

To apply for fan meetings, you had to buy albums at designated offline stores and write your personal information on entry tickets to apply at those offline stores.

‘Gratitude? Isn’t that the reason why the rival coin bothered to come to the fan meeting? Is there another reason?’

Even though I tried to focus on my conversation with Gyeon Hajun, I couldn’t help but be drawn to the conversation I could hear from next to me.

“Did you get celebrity disease? The store near my house just happened to be there, okay?”

“I see. You could have bought it online, but you specifically bought it offline.”

“I did it because delivery fees are expensive, why.”

“I see. The delivery fee was expensive. But exactly how many did you buy?”

“Uh… one-fifth of the car price?”

“Wouldn’t that much qualify for free shipping even if you bought it online?”

Is that car tea or car? If it’s the former, no matter how expensive tea is, it would be around 4 to 5 copies, and if it’s the latter, that person would be the culprit who raised the fan meeting cutoff.

But surely he didn’t spend hundreds just to come to a fan meeting? He probably bought two or three copies and got lucky with the lottery.

Since my turn was coming soon anyway, the homma tried her best to ignore the next seat and continued her conversation with Gyeon Hajun.

Yoon Eden also continued his friendly conversation with G-TE.

“Let me see… what did I say I’d do for you if you came to my fan meeting? Was it a wink and hand heart?”

“No, I don’t need it. Really, I sincerely don’t need it. I don’t particularly want to see your wink and hand heart. Just seeing you with king ribbons on your head is more than enough. Don’t torture my eyes any further.”

At G-TE’s rejection, which was full of sincerity, Yoon Eden smiled kindly and waved his hand.

“Hyeongjin, don’t be modest. I may not know about other things, but I can definitely do this much. How could I not do at least this much for a rival who took precious time to come verify?”

With a time-delayed attack, when Yoon Eden winked and threw a hand heart, G-TE made an expression like he’d seen something he shouldn’t have and writhed like a loach that got salted.

“Ugh, you crazy bastard! Why are you tormenting someone who came to repay a favor!”

“Yeah, I’m in a good mood. I’ll even do a cheek poke for you.”

“@#$%&!”

When Yoon Eden cheekily poked his own cheek with his index finger, G-TE said something in what seemed like heavily censored profanity, anyway in an incomprehensible language, and hurriedly covered his eyes with his palm.

“Please move along!”

At the staff’s announcement of the time limit ending, G-TE quickly got up from his chair and fled with an expression like he was finally liberated.

“That guy left without even saying goodbye.”

Yoon Eden grumbled lightly with laughter in his voice. The homma who had exchanged farewells with Gyeon Hajun also moved to her next seat.

“Oh, noona, it’s been a while.”

The homma who finally faced her idol lightly high-fived Yoon Eden’s outstretched hand and held out a white cat ear fur hat.

Fortunately, the fan meeting item she brought matched well with the dancheong pattern hoodie that Yoon Eden had switched with Kim Dobin. Internally gushing that her baby Goyeong could pull off both hip and cute looks, the homma continued the conversation with the prepared comments she had ready.

After the short but happy time ended and she returned to her seat, the homma diligently pressed the camera shutter every time Yoon Eden transformed with a flower crown, rose door, transparent goggles, popular rabbit hat, teddy bear hat, or cat ear headband.

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[Fan Signing Event Forbidden Words Collection]

[Ah, really?]

[Ah, truly?]

[Ah, is that so?]

[Ah, for real?]

[Oh, really?]

[Oh, truly?]

[Oh, is that so?]

[Oh, for real?]

[Ahh, ohh.]

[Ah, I see] new!

[Update item: No Initial Heart Points deduction when mentioning 2 or more sentences after forbidden words]

Today, another fan signing event forbidden word was added.

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