A Blank Slate Regression for the Idol That Lost His Original Mindset - Chapter 501

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A Regression Guide for Idols Who Lost Their Original Intent Episode 501

“It took such a long time to stand in this position.”

Seo Yehyeon described it as a long time if you considered it long, and a short time if you considered it short, but for me who remembered before the regression, it was truly a long time.

The cool acceptance speech I had prepared was already long forgotten from the moment I was called as the grand prize winner.

So I just started freestyle with what I wanted to say at this moment.

“It was a path I chose simply because I loved music. Even giving up other paths for it. To have my choice proven right with this award today,”

I paused briefly and reached out to lightly pat Gyeon Hajun’s shoulder beside me.

I was truly relieved that I could finally show clearly to this guy, who had greatly influenced my choice, that he was right this time.

Gyeon Hajun, who had quietly lowered his head, covered his eyes with his palm and patted my back in return. Pretending not to notice my friend’s occasional hiccupping, wondering if he had found some relief, I subtly shifted my gaze further to the side.

“To finally be able to keep a long-standing promise we made early in our debut.”

When Ryu Jaehee, who had wiped away his tears, met my gaze, he nodded vigorously.

I also made eye contact once each with Seo Yehyeon and Kim Dobin, who had been quite helpful in getting me out of the slump that had tormented me terribly, then turned my head back to the microphone to continue my acceptance speech.

“This award received with our song after I regained confidence in my music makes this grand prize feel even more meaningful.”

Rookie Award, and Grand Prize.

Awards that were unthinkable before the regression.

I thought that if I could just receive those awards I had so desperately wanted and envied, tears would naturally flow from being overwhelmed, like the members who were crying their hearts out, but surprisingly my heart was calm.

“And to our beloved Daydream, our Ilmong-ies.”

At the nickname I spoke after a long time, a resounding cheer erupted from the fan section.

Now I could vaguely understand.

Even though Daydream had many fans of Seo Yehyeon before the regression, there were definitely fans who loved the group Rev formed by the five members.

That’s why they must have been disappointed in me, who had been Rev’s troublemaker before leaving, and who had abandoned the five-member Rev first.

Only now that I had properly fastened the first button could I face Daydream completely in the relationship between idol and fans.

“In response to the excessive support and love you’ve sent us, we will repay you by not losing our original intent and remaining a proud group until the end, with the best music possible.”

It was a promise that would inevitably be kept since losing our original intent would force a regression, but it was still a promise I would definitely keep this time.

“I dare to hope through this opportunity that we can continue walking together, dreaming the same dream.”

I smiled refreshingly while looking at the section filled with mint-colored light sticks. It was Daydream’s favorite smile.

I paused briefly as my heart pounded overwhelmingly, took a small breath in and out, then opened my mouth again to say what I most wanted to say at this moment.

“I, no…”

I started to speak, then chuckled at the sniffling I heard from beside me and corrected my opening.

“This moment when the daydream we five have been dreaming became reality will be unforgettable for a lifetime.”

How could I have been the only one dreaming before the regression?

The envious light in their eyes when watching the stage, the regret contained in words thrown like jokes saying “if that had been our song, we would have won the grand prize.”

I had just turned away thinking my unhappiness and dissatisfaction were the greatest. At least the glory of being a grand prize-winning composer came back to me, but the members got nothing, yet I was foolish.

Now I had to admit it. Even before the regression, I wasn’t the only one who had dreamed of this moment.

So this was a toast dedicated even to those damn dysfunctional members from before the regression.

Realizing this, my eyes somehow became hot.

“Thank you!”

To avoid being caught with a choked voice, I deliberately shouted the final greeting loudly and bowed my head.

I was fortunate that I could hide my stinging nose tip and the blurred vision from moisture.

I came down from the stage receiving pouring applause.

The moisture that had briefly gathered in my eyes was long gone. Thanks to that, I could laugh freely while looking at the members whose eyes and nose tips were all red.

“Only Eden Hyung didn’t cry!”

“But didn’t his voice get a bit choked at the end too? Right? It did, didn’t it?”

The quite sharp Seo Yehyeon caught me and pressed me, but since there was no evidence, I could easily get away.

“You should have given me a heads up about saying such things in your acceptance speech. I really suddenly burst into tears…”

Gyeon Hajun, who was the first to stop crying and wiped his dry eyes once more, said something like a complaint then trailed off.

“It was freestyle, Jun. After winning the grand prize, the first things that came to mind were my wandering at New Born and your advice. It’s an award I never could have received if I had remained an underground rapper.”

“If you were planning to make me cry again, it’s a success.”

Gyeon Hajun grumbled while pressing his eyes with his fingertips again.

When we reached our seats, I handed the trophy I was holding to Ryu Jaehee and grinned.

“Hey, did this hyung keep his promise?”

Ryu Jaehee, who had been sniffling, carefully received the trophy and said something like asking for a bundle after saving someone from drowning.

“Then please also promise to let us win three more years.”

I was briefly dumbfounded, but winning the grand prize for three more years would break Altair’s record, so it was good for me too, so instead of punishing him by pressing Ryu Jaehee’s crown, I lightly ruffled his hair.

“Alright, let’s try it.”

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-Rev grand prize!!!!!!!!

-Do I look like a fan of a grand prize-winning artist? If so, you saw correctly

-All the kids are crying ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Aedra don’t cry ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Eden should cry a little

-This is insane ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Congrats Rev♥ I was confident about the grand prize but I’m still so moved

-Yehyun got choked up while talking ㅠㅠㅠ She’s crying, what do I do, don’t cry ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Makra sobbing is sad but funny

-Everyone’s too busy crying to give an acceptance speech, but our leader calmly taking the mic and speaking…

-Oh my god… What is this acceptance speech from Yoon ㅜㅜ I’m tearing up so just give us a lecture insteadㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ

-I’ve never seen Hajun cry like that before, but if I were him and a friend who left a major company and bet his life with me at a shitty company said that to me, I’d burst into tears too

-Coming to LnL was the best choice. If Eden had stayed at New Born and debuted with KICKS, by now because of Pomesurin… um… Rev without Eden would also be like fish cake without fish… um… anyway, neither would have been close to a grand prize

-Eden is being so leader-like after so long…

-Going through each point so meticulously, and I love how they didn’t call him by name for so long but then called him “Ilmong” after he won the grand prize

-I hope we can continue walking together, dreaming the same dream

-We’ll walk together forever, you guys also keep your promise to not lose your original intent and be a proud group until the end

-“I don’t think I’ll ever forget this moment when the daydream we five have been dreaming of became reality.” Why does this hit me right in the feels ㅠㅠ

-It’s not just a dream but a fantasy that became reality, that’s so… so much…

-A true miracle of a shitty company

-Rev, someone please hit Yoon Eden’s back, I need to see tears physically, I’m getting stubborn at this point

-His voice seemed a bit choked when he said thank you?

-Why did he bow his head so quickly? MAYBE????

-Hurry up and lift your head so we can see if there are tears

-His eyes got red!!!! His eyes got a bit red!!!!!

-A head of household shouldn’t show tears. No matter how happy or sad, swallowing tears while turning around is the true nature of a head of household. Therefore Yoon Eden is a true head of household

-I love Seo Yehyeon

I love Gyeon Hajun

I love Kim Dobin

I love Ryu Jaehee

Yoon Eden, may your energy after today be forever strong

└ Holy shit lololololol

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After returning to the dorm, we informed the agency and started an OA app grand prize commemoration live.

“Ta-da, this is our display cabinet where we’ve collected all the trophies we’ve received so far, and as you can see, the top shelf is empty. We left it empty on purpose. For the grand prize we’d receive someday.”

“And today we received the grand prize trophy. Finally, the glorious moment when a trophy is placed on this shelf! We wanted to share that moment with Daydream.”

I placed the Silver Disc Awards grand prize trophy on the top shelf of the display cabinet as the representative.

Although it was still just one, the display cabinet with a trophy finally placed on it somehow looked fuller than before, making me just smile.

After we all bowed deeply together in the dorm living room and turned off the live, we popped champagne and enjoyed a celebration party.

“I wish we could win grand prizes every day. Then Yehyeon Hyung wouldn’t say anything even if he ate chicken and steak.”

“From what I see, that hyung, what’s three times? If we win the grand prize just two more times, party food will catch his eye now. Right now he’s so happy he doesn’t even know he’s tearing into chicken.”

I whispered with Kim Dobin in lowered voices, worried that Seo Yehyeon might overhear and become self-aware.

【QUEST COMPLETE】

[▷Let’s deliver a memorable award speech! ✓

▶Your award speech left an impressive mark on the majority of fans.

▶You receive 10 Initial Heart Points and a Random Ticket as a reward.]

When the quest success window appeared, I nearly shed tears of joy that didn’t even come when I received the grand prize.

I finally finished this damn quest.

The damn anxiety about what shitty penalty would be imposed every award ceremony season was now goodbye.

‘Hmm, but I just rambled because I was overwhelmed, and that was considered a success?’

That beat the carefully prepared 4-minute award speech I had brought? Which part exactly? I thought I had begun to vaguely understand the fans’ hearts, but I felt like I was falling back into a maze.

I should ask Ryu Jaehee later. Jaehee would know better than me.

The Silver Disc Awards album category grand prize held the next day went to Altair. To break the record, we would need to win for 4 more years or achieve simultaneous wins in both album and music source categories.

Rev also received the grand prize at the Seoul Music Awards, firmly establishing our mark as last year’s grand prize idol.

The OST award that Gyeon Hajun received for 【Merry-go-round】 was placed in the trophy display case along with the Seoul Music Awards grand prize, Best Music Source Award, main award, and Hallyu Special Award trophies.

“Hyungs! We got the grand prize today too, so chicken party again today, right?”

“Aren’t we doing this too often? Originally, celebration parties should only be held once each so the joy is doubled.”

Since it was a grand prize, Seo Yehyeon couldn’t firmly stop it and presented a lukewarm counterargument.

I was wrong. What do you mean twice? To think he’d come to his senses after just once.

So instead of a celebration party, Rev’s 1,012th meeting was held on ‘How many celebration parties is the appropriate limit?’

Ah, come to think of it, the 1,000th meeting was wasted on discussing what to do to commemorate the 1,000th meeting.

It was so very Rev-like.

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