Became The Leader of a Girl Group Destined To Fail - Chapter 189

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Chapter 189.

“Yun Chung’s ‘Falling Petals’ performance was absolutely legendary….”

At Bleduck’s words, Hong Fan nodded vigorously in agreement.
Just moments ago.
Yun Chung’s solo stage, ‘Falling Petals’, had touched the hearts of every fan present.
And only the live audience at ‘Dear My Diva’ got to witness it…?
They say true fans can’t catch every broadcast, but casual viewers always do….

“Since Yun Chung performed solo, do you think the other members will have solo stages too?”
“But looking at Ju-hong’s teaser, it felt like they might be doing a unit stage instead.”
“Unit stages… I absolutely love them. I wonder what the combinations will be? That’s what I’m most curious about.”

Hong Fan in particular was dying to know which combination her bias Yeon Ju-hong would appear in.
No matter who she performed with, our Ju-hong would showcase insane chemistry.

‘I’m already so excited…!’

The moment Hong Fan thought that.
The members took the stage again.
But.

“Are they hiding their outfits? The members are wearing these weird cloaks…!”
“Wow. My anticipation just hit 200%….”

Except for Yun Chung, who had already performed her solo, the remaining members appeared with their costumes completely concealed.

[Geum: Did you all enjoy our Yun Chung’s solo performance?]

Yes!
The fans answered with resounding voices.

[Geum: Ah, I heard it so many times during practice, but I never got tired of it. That just shows how beautiful our Yun Chung’s voice truly is, doesn’t it?]
[Ju-hong: That’s right! We actually convinced Yun Chung that she absolutely had to do a solo stage.]

Watching the members through the large screen, Bleduck and Hong Fan eagerly speculated about the next performance.

“Ju-hong’s hair and makeup today feel… different from usual…! Not cute, but fierce…!”
“Right…!”

What kind of concept was this…!
The two of them gazed at the Stage with racing hearts.

[Bora: I thought our fans would probably feel disappointed otherwise.]
[Baek-young: We did well, didn’t we?]

Yes!
The fans answered with genuine sincerity.

[Yun Chung: Thank you all for enjoying it so much. Now, I can’t skip introducing the next Stage.]
[Geum: I think you’ve all probably figured it out to some extent.]
[Ju-hong: This time~ our unit Stage! We’ll show you!]
[Baek-young: We had so much fun preparing it.]
[Bora: We’d love it if you could enjoy it with a cute vibe.]
[Ju-hong: Huh~? That’s not what I meant! It’s been a while since I prepared a cool, not-cute Stage!]
[Bora: Ha ha.]
[Bora: Right, we’d appreciate it if you could enjoy it as cool rather than cute.]
[Ju-hong: So, the Stage that Baek-young and I prepared! Shall we get started?]

With those words.
The lights went out.
And.

Honey,
Don’t be afraid of the dark
I’m here for you

A playful yet composed narration flowed through the darkened Concert Hall.

‘What?!’

The fans’ eyes widened.
This song…!

‘…Isn’t that the one famous for being an obsessive song disguised as a guardian angel?’

I actually like it.
All the fans nodded quietly in agreement.
Then, in that moment.
Red lighting illuminated the Stage.

If you’ve grown weary of the darkness that follows you wherever you go
Even for just a moment
Let’s go with me

Seo Baek-young and Yeon Ju-hong appeared on the Stage, dressed in black leather crop bustiers and black tulle unbalanced skirts, paired with lace-up boots that reached their knees.
Both had black rose tattoo stickers adorning their arms and legs.
They wore white lace gloves.
It was a gothic aesthetic concept.

Insane…

Hong Fan wondered if today was the day he would die.
Wasn’t this basically telling fans to drop dead?
Yeon Ju-hong, who always smiled brightly and refreshingly.
Today wore an entirely different expression.
A languid smile, as if concealing some hidden intention.

Don’t waste time
Even if we walk parallel lines
We’ll eventually meet, you know
Don’t let go of my hand

Standing behind Seo Baek-young, Yeon Ju-hong held her hand and sang in a whisper.
Seo Baek-young hesitated, as if debating whether to fall for it, and slightly pulled away.
Turning her back to Yeon Ju-hong, she moved toward the opposite protruding section of the Stage.
As the two of them took positions at opposite ends of the Stage.
Suddenly.
The lighting on Yeon Ju-hong’s side went dark.

Don’t doubt your fate
Cry out over your surface
Your abyss is mine

The crimson spotlight illuminated only Seo Baek-young.
Seo Baek-young glided gracefully in a complete circle, performing a solo dance.
The atmosphere was haunting yet utterly mesmerizing—impossible to look away from.
Since I had never attempted choreography with this kind of intensity before, the impact hit even harder.
Yet it suited me so perfectly that I wondered why I had never performed on a stage like this until now.
As the solo ended.
I pointed toward where Yeon Ju-hong stood.
The moment the fans turned their heads in the opposite direction.

Don’t doubt your fate
Enjoy everything of my light as well
Your darkness is mine

The spotlight shifted to Yeon Ju-hong’s side.
And I vanished into the darkness behind.
Yeon Ju-hong stood atop a circular platform that had been prepared.
Dancing like a figurine atop a music box.
Bright platinum blonde hair and a black outfit.
And feet turning slowly in place.
The fans watched in stunned silence.
Then.
Suddenly Yeon Ju-hong leaned forward as if about to fall.
The moment the fans gasped in shock.

Even if you fall
I will always catch you
Only I can

I rushed forward and caught Yeon Ju-hong.
In that moment, our hands met, palm to palm.

So trust me
You can leap anytime you wish
Falling with me forever

We smiled and pushed each other away.

Even if you’re a angel
Even if you’re the devil
I promise
I’ll stay by your side
Cause I’m your Guardian
Cause I’m your Guardian

Then, facing each other, the pair choreography continued.
It was choreography composed in completely opposite directions, like a mirror image.
Elegant and graceful, as if ballet had been incorporated into the movements.
The two seemed to be dancing a waltz together.
Yet they also gazed at each other as if ready to devour one another.

Even if you push me away
Even if you abandon me
I promise
I’ll still be by your side in the end
Cause I’m your Guardian
Cause I’m your Guardian

And so.
After singing the final chorus together.
Seo Baek-young and Yeon Ju-hong covered each other’s eyes with their hands.

Always!

They delivered the final lyrics and fell backward.
In that moment.
All the lights went out.

***

While Hong Fan was completely lost in joy.
On the opposite side of the venue, Pep-peu and Kim Deputy were together.
The two had happened to meet in the standing section.
Since both knew each other through social media, their delight at the reunion was considerable.

“Next should be the Bora and Geum unit, right?”

At Pep-peu’s words, Kim Deputy nodded in agreement.

“They said they’d never do a two-person unit together. Complete liars.”
“How did they even keep it secret? If I were a fan, I would’ve spoiled it a hundred billion times.”
“And after seeing that legendary stage just now….”
“What kind of concept do you think they’ll go with?”
“Both of them really love… strong concepts….”
“They like dramatic things….”
“So wouldn’t that make for a really powerful stage?”

Kim Geum.
Ryu Bora.
What kind of people were these two?
They were members who preferred strong, powerful concepts over cute or innocent ones.
Whenever fans requested cute challenges, these two would execute them with the stiffest expressions possible.
They did it because everyone wanted them to….
But their movements conveyed a sense of reluctance—*I’m not really good at this sort of thing*—that was almost pitiful to watch.
Both of them gave their all to showcase cuteness, yet their expressions remained so solemn….
It only made their efforts seem more sorrowful and endearing.

“But that’s exactly why I want to ask them to do cute things even more.”
“Right. Actually… lately I’ve been deliberately searching for more cute challenges. I want to see them do it….”

Sorry for being a pervert, you two….
In that moment, the two of them paused for a brief moment of self-reflection.
The lights went out.
A VCR came to life.
Over the course of a year.
Footage of the members coming down from the Stage was displayed.
Members who had been smiling brightly on the Stage.
When they came down after finishing their performance, they were drenched in sweat and wore expressions of utter exhaustion.
The screen transitioned amid the passionate cries of disappointed fans,
and the door to the Dormitory appeared.
That door, which had been seen dozens of times through their own content.
A camera had been installed in front of that door.

[Yun Chung: I’m here~]

Then, Yun Chung opened the door and entered.

[Yun Chung: What’s this, are you filming?]
[Geum: I’m shooting a self-cam. Say hi, go go.]
[Yun Chung: Hey EVEL. I just got home from work.]
[Geum: What time is it right now~? Yun Chung~?]
[Yun Chung: Let’s see… it’s 3 AM. Haven’t you slept yet?]
[Geum: I was waiting for you.]
[Yun Chung: Why?? Just go to sleep first.]
[Geum: But then it gets so lonely.]
[Yun Chung: You’re so thoughtful. Now that I’m here, let’s get some sleep.]

A flush of warmth colored Yun Chung’s exhausted face.
Then came the other members’ arrival videos, one after another.
Sometimes Geum had waited. Sometimes Ryu Bora had waited.
The common thread was that everyone beamed with joy upon seeing the member who had waited for them.

[Ju-hong: You waited for me?! Today Ju-hong’s treating everyone to late-night snacks!]
[Baek-young: Wow, you waited for me? This is so touching. I should wait for you guys next time too.]
[Bora: Why are you waiting for me too? Just go to sleep. Don’t wait for me next time, just sleep.]
[Geum: Ryu Bora. You tell me not to wait, but why are you waiting for me?!]

They grew flustered and apologetic.
Yet joy unmistakably shone through their expressions.
The fans watching felt their hearts tighten.
The video faded to black.
A spotlight illuminated the center of the Stage.

Every night
watching you return home

There stood a small structure shaped like a doghouse, cushions, and—

I had so much
I wanted to tell you

Geum wearing a cat headband.
Ryu Bora wearing a dog headband.
Both gripped their microphones while wearing animal paw gloves.

Was today hard on you too?

Kim Geum asked first.

You look unusually exhausted today.

Ryu Bora called out with a worried expression.

Is there anything I can do for you?
Can’t I be your strength?

Verse by verse, the two of them continued to sing in alternation.

I fell asleep at your bedside
And dreamed a dream.

Kim Geum lay her head on Ryu Bora’s lap and continued singing.

A dream of me growing as big as you.

Ryu Bora stretched both arms upward, making an expression that said “this big,”

A dream of me becoming as strong as you.

Kim Geum struck a muscular pose with both arms, making an expression that said “this strong.”

You are the biggest in the world,
You are the strongest in the world.

The two of them, with bright smiles, continued to exchange verses and sang the song with warmth.

I’ll become as strong as you,
Just as you protected me,
I will protect you too.

Ryu Bora waved her hand to the fans.

You know what?
When I opened my eyes, my wish came true
You know what?
From today on, I’ll protect you
Everything that makes you suffer
I’ll crush it all for you
Nothing in this world
Can hurt us
Because I’ll be by your side
If anyone comes to bother you
(Woof!)
I’ll bite them for you
(Snap!)
Just tell me the name
Just tell me their info
So don’t cry

Next was Kim Geum’s rap part.
Throughout, Ryu Bora added ad-libs.
While mimicking a puppy, her face had turned bright red.
But Ryu Bora gave it her all with the ad-libs.
Ryu Bora did her best to add cheering remarks.

Just don’t cry alone
Let’s cry together
Let’s sleep together tonight too
I’ll be at your bedside
Protecting you
I’ll protect you.

At the end, true to their cat and dog personas, they traded playful meows and barks, paw strikes and puppy punches.
The two people’s cute stage performance has ended.
In the end, true to their nature as a cat and dog, they did exchange some playful swats and barks at each other, but.

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