A Musical Genius Who Plays Memories - Chapter 90

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Chapter 90. New Future (3)

Several more days passed like that.

I was now riding in the principal’s car, heading to the competition venue.

The reason we were going back after the competition had ended was none other than.

“I’m getting an award! Wow!”

Aeyeon said with a bright smile.

Even though she was usually a rather calm child, she seemed happy about receiving an award.

‘Come to think of it, only children receiving awards can attend the award ceremony.’

I felt a little sorry for the other children.

– It can’t be helped! I made a lot of mistakes!

– I’ll definitely get one next time…!

But contrary to my feelings, the two children were mature about it.

They were disappointed, but still congratulated Aeyeon and me.

It was admirable how the other children also congratulated us purely instead of showing jealousy or envy.

Their sparkling eyes actually made me feel burdened.

‘Aeyeon was enjoying herself.’

When all the children were going “Wow! Amazing!” Aeyeon’s expression was truly worth seeing.

Park Bom seemed disappointed about not winning an award, as she kept sulking even after the competition ended.

– Why…

Every time I heard her muttering like that when looking at me, I felt somehow ominous.

Well, nothing major would happen.

‘More than that, it’s a shame my parents couldn’t come along.’

My parents couldn’t come because they had work.

They even said they were sorry they couldn’t go together when it would have been nice.

The same was true for Aeyeon sitting next to me.

Lee Ye-eun was a busy person.

Among the people I knew, I could confidently say she was busier than anyone else.

The only person who could compare to her was Aunt Sujin.

Still, she said she would come around the time the award ceremony ended.

‘Besides, Aunt Sujin must be even busier now.’

Last weekend, Father and I made plans at Aunt’s studio.

The conclusion was to do NewTube.

But instead of creating a channel right away, we would use Aunt’s company, Argo’s channel.

‘That doesn’t matter to me.’

Also, I had to compose music.

It had only been a short time since I finished a major composition, but starting to compose right away was a bit difficult.

Other children were overflowing with energy, so why was I so weak?

It was something I couldn’t understand even when I thought I knew.

“Are you happy that Heeseong and Aeyeon are getting awards?”

“Yes!”

“I’m happy too.”

There wasn’t much else to say.

Actually, my anxious feelings about Sasinhyeok were greater than my happy feelings about receiving an award.

‘There’s no need to express that though.’

Today was a good day.

It was a fact that Aeyeon and the principal didn’t know about.

So it would be better to keep quiet about Sasinhyeok.

“I wonder what kind of award we’ll get.”

Aeyeon muttered quietly.

Like the child said, I was curious about what kind of award we would receive.

As I kept thinking about the award like that.

“Phew! We’re here.”

We had arrived at the competition venue before I knew it.

Coming to the competition venue after the competition ended felt different.

But that would be even more true for Aeyeon than for me.

When she first visited this place, her head probably hurt from nervousness and trembling, but now her heart would be light.

No, rather, it would be incomparable because of her joyful heart.

‘Well, I guess that’s the same for me too.’

I also felt a little joy.

We entered the competition venue like that.

“Hmm, they’re still preparing. But it looks like they’re almost done.”

The principal said.

As she said, there were cameras here and there throughout the competition venue.

People who looked like staff members talking into walkie-talkies seemed quite busy.

‘Wait. Then, will I be filmed by cameras?’

That wouldn’t be good.

Because Aunt Sujin had told me.

– It would probably be better to refrain from exposing Heeseong as much as possible.

That’s what Aunt said when we were making plans.

As she said, it was better not to reveal my existence.

I didn’t want to either.

“Teacher…”

“Hm? What’s wrong, Heeseong? Do you need to use the bathroom?”

“I don’t want to have my picture taken…”

I had no choice but to act spoiled.

I was so embarrassed by myself for saying such things.

“Ah, you mean the photos?”

The principal looked around at all the cameras and said.

“But we’ll have to take group photos at least…”

As she said, it seemed like photos would have to be taken no matter what.

Then I couldn’t say anything about it.

‘Or should I say I’m going to the bathroom and hide there?’

That didn’t make sense either, so I’ll just stay still.

“I’ll lend you a mask.”

A voice was heard.

A chilling voice.

It was a voice I absolutely didn’t want to hear.

I slowly turned my head.

“What a coincidence. Heeseong.”

Sasinhyeok was smiling.

I opened my mouth to find out why he was here.

But he was faster.

“Here.”

He knelt down and handed me a mask.

It was a children’s mask.

I felt dizzy from the unfolding situation.

I wanted to know why that person was here and why he had a children’s mask.

“Ah, than…”

But I didn’t have a chance to speak.

Someone behind Sasinhyeok spoke.

“Chairman, it looks like we’re about to start now.”

Chairman?

What kind of position is that?

I was momentarily confused by this unfamiliar term.

But I instinctively knew it was definitely not a low-ranking position.

“Yes, let’s go. Well then, Heeseong?”

He looked at me and smiled.

It was the kind of smile that naturally made me think negative thoughts.

It looked unnatural, as if he was forcing the corners of his mouth upward.

Like human skin attached to a doll’s face, I didn’t want to approach him.

“Let’s have a thorough conversation later.”

“…What?”

I couldn’t understand what he meant.

But exactly 10 minutes later.

“And the winner will have the opportunity to meet with the Chairman!”

The Male Announcer’s voice was energetic.

Unlike his voice, I felt like I was going crazy.

***

‘Why are the winner’s benefits so good?’

I could understand why the Baek-eun Competition was so talked about among people.

10-year scholarship support.

Nothing else was needed.

That one benefit alone showed the prestige of the Baek-eun Competition.

Now I could understand why Jang Mi-rae had prepared so earnestly for the Baek-eun Competition.

Money was what cost the most when doing music.

Just the music equipment in Father’s room alone was worth hundreds of thousands.

What about Aunt Sujin?

There were five or six guitars hanging on the wall, each worth about as much as Father’s Piano.

Not only that, whether going to music academies or learning something from famous professors.

When doing music, money went out like breathing.

But if they supported you financially for 10 years.

If I were a parent from an ordinary family, I would want to win by any means necessary.

‘But I’m the winner, aren’t I?’

That’s right.

I was the winner.

Honestly speaking, Sa Hye-jun wasn’t that difficult an opponent for me.

But the judges might have thought differently.

Excluding me, the child who performed best at that day’s preschool competition was Sa Hye-jun.

So I had expected the winner to be either me or Sa Hye-jun.

– The winner is Yoon Hee-seong!

I didn’t expect them to call me the winner right from the start.

And as if they were in a hurry, they continued calling out winners without wasting time.

– High school division Yoon Dong-ju! Middle school division Kim Min! Elementary…!

The award ceremony ended in less than 30 minutes.

And right after the ceremony started, what the host mentioned as the biggest benefit – the meeting with the Chairman.

That benefit began immediately after the award ceremony ended.

‘Why do I have to start first of all people.’

Actually, I already knew the reason well.

He would definitely try to win me over.

By any means necessary.

“Heeseong. You may go in.”

Right now, I had no guardian with me.

The Principal protested strongly, but the response was a firm refusal.

No, it would be fair to say it was complete disregard.

The staff member said for some reason I had to go in alone.

-The meeting with the Chairman is just a light conversation to understand what Heeseong needs.

The Principal said if it was a light conversation, couldn’t she listen too.

But the staff member didn’t budge and continued speaking.

– The Chairman said that his own will without any intervention is most necessary in that process.

They were so stubborn.

– It will be such a good time, so we hope you won’t refuse.

I thought talking to a wall would be easier than this.

In the end, I told the Principal I was fine and went to meet Sasinhyeok alone.

“Phew…”

I took a short deep breath.

The cool air made my head feel cold.

I resolved not to give in to Sasinhyeok no matter what conversation we had here.

Creak.

The door opened.

And.

“Welcome, Heeseong.”

He was waiting for me.

He was wearing that stuffy black suit as always.

Seeing him with his shirt buttoned all the way up to his neck made my own throat feel tight.

I sat on the Sofa placed in front of him.

There were various snacks on the Dining Table, but I didn’t even glance at them.

“Would you like a drink?”

“I’m fine. I need to leave soon.”

“That won’t be possible. We’re going to talk for quite a while.”

“…Why?”

He smiled coldly and got up from his seat.

Then he went to a small refrigerator in the corner of the Room and brought back orange juice, saying:

“I have an answer I want to hear from you here, Heeseong.”

“What if I don’t give you that answer?”

“I don’t know what might happen.”

I realized for certain.

The person in front of me was a crazy human being.

I could clearly feel he was someone who could really do anything.

‘Haha…’

But he wouldn’t be able to get anything from me.

“Well then, let’s get straight to the point.”

Sasinhyeok didn’t seem to have any intention of hiding his feelings.

No, rather he was revealing them even more.

“Will you come to Lumos?”

The question I heard again.

I heard the same question I had heard in the Competition Venue Bathroom once more.

But there was only one thing I would say to him.

Now as then.

“I don’t want to.”

Sasinhyeok smiled coldly after hearing my answer.

It was an unpleasant smile.

Nevertheless.

“Hehe.”

I also smiled back.

***

While Heeseong was having a conversation with Sasinhyeok.

The principal was also talking with someone.

“Why did you come?”

Yang Do-gyeong stood in front of her.

The way she stood holding one arm even looked pitiful somehow.

Seeing her fidgeting, the principal frowned.

“Do you have something to say? I don’t think there’s anything for us to talk about.”

“…Where did the girl go?”

“Her grandmother took her. Is that it? Then, may I go now?”

The principal turned around just like that.

It was a gesture that showed no lingering attachment.

But Yang Do-gyeong was completely different.

She wanted to hold on, but couldn’t.

Because of her past sins.

There was nothing she could do.

‘I’m still…’

Yang Do-gyeong hung her head low.

Click.

The sound of heels echoing in the hallway suddenly stopped.

At that sound, Yang Do-gyeong slowly raised her head.

“Ha…”

The principal stood there looking at her.

Just like in the past.

At the gaze looking at her, Yang Do-gyeong unconsciously opened her mouth.

“Han Seon-ah…”

The principal, Jang Han-seon’s attitude was firm.

She waved her hand dismissively and said.

“Just tell me your business briefly. I can’t stand this uncomfortable feeling.”

“…Thank you.”

Yang Do-gyeong nodded and said.

“Heeseong might be in danger.”

“What?”

At Yang Do-gyeong’s absurd words, Jang Han-seon seemed unsure how to react.

But it was also something that couldn’t be ignored.

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