The Baby Seizes Fortune - Chapter 42

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Episode 42

 

Ever since the weather warmed up, I’ve been trying to find the time capsule in the forest, but there were parts that needed adult help.

 

“Could you please take a picture of us with our teacher?”

 

“Huh-eup.”

 

I could hear Teacher Noh Ji-hye, who was waiting on the other side to take us away, sharply inhaling.

 

* * *

 

“One, two, three, MIX-!”

 

Teacher Noh Ji-hye, standing among the MIX members, had an expression of pure joy.

 

‘Wait, is she crying?’

 

While the teacher was taking pictures, a man in a suit approached us. He appeared to be MIX’s producer.

 

“You kids, are you child actors by any chance?”

 

I shook my head.

 

“No. We just came for the choir competition and ended up performing.”

 

“Oh really? This is truly fate.”

 

He soon pulled out two business cards from his jacket and handed one each to me and Hee-jae.

 

“Tell me, do you have any thoughts about becoming stars?”

 

This sounds like a catchphrase I’ve heard somewhere before.

 

“Please deliver these cards to your parents, and if you want to become stars, contact us anytime. Our Fruit Entertainment is always open.”

 

“Oh my, it’s time for us to go on stage!”

 

Teacher Noh Ji-hye, who was happily clutching the Polaroid photos and autographed papers from the MIX members to her chest, was startled and hurried over to us.

 

“Let’s go, kids.”

 

“Yes.”

 

Hee-jae firmly grasped my hand.

 

Soon we went up on stage for the children’s choir competition held in the adjacent hall.

 

We changed into blue uniforms, stood in three rows, and sang together in unison before the audience.

 

“We are growing up-”

 

Fortunately, Yeongmin didn’t pick his nose today, so the feeling on my palm was soft.

 

His face was also red with excitement.

 

From behind, I could hear Hee-jae’s voice, who had been on stage with MIX with me. It was such a beautiful voice that he could really become a singer.

 

‘Come to think of it, it’s kind of unfair.’

 

He’s so handsome, from a wealthy family, smart, and even sings well…

 

‘…No.’

 

I stopped thinking as Hee-jae’s family circumstances came to mind.

 

How painful it must have been to lose both parents on the same day. That’s why he hardly spoke and stayed alone.

 

But now…

 

Whether he had adapted to preschool or his heart was gradually healing, I could hear Hee-jae’s voice quite often.

 

Of course, it seems like he hardly talks to anyone except me…

 

‘I didn’t expect him to readily agree to do it together earlier.’

 

Given Hee-jae’s personality, he could have disliked it, but seeing me hesitate, he said he’d do it together.

 

I focused on the song again and sang enthusiastically in the choir.

 

And so our choir competition ended.

 

* * *

 

“I’m sorry for not getting your permission in advance.”

 

“Oh, no. Chaea said it was okay. If Chaea is fine with it, then I don’t mind.”

 

I watched Min-hyeok and Junho having a conversation backstage.

 

Min-hyeok bowed his head and politely expressed his apology and gratitude, and Junho also nodded and exchanged greetings.

 

Junho, who had been filming at a nearby set, came straight here as soon as he finished his part.

 

“But.”

 

Min-hyeok’s voice was heard.

 

“You look even more handsome in person than on screen, actor.”

 

“Ah.”

 

For a moment, Junho’s eyes wavered.

 

“I’m watching ‘Typhoon Internal Medicine’ well.”

 

He probably never thought that Min-hyeok, whom he secretly admired, would recognize him.

 

After hesitating for a while, Junho suddenly raised his voice.

 

“Mi, Mi, Min-hyeok sir too! I also, I also watched it well! The movie you appeared in!”

 

It was loud enough for everyone to turn around.

 

Junho’s cheeks turned slightly red, probably surprised at himself.

 

Min-hyeok smiled and replied.

 

“Thank you. Later, if you have time…”

 

Before Min-hyeok could finish speaking, I heard children’s voices behind me.

 

They had spotted the two when Junho raised his voice.

 

“It’s Uncle Dong-ho from ‘Typhoon Internal Medicine’!”

 

“Wow! Hello, Uncle!”

 

“It’s Ji Min-hyeok hyung!”

 

Min-hyeok greeted the children, exchanged eye contact with Junho, and turned away.

 

Teacher Noh Ji-hye, who had been staring blankly at Min-hyeok’s retreating figure as if entranced, flinched and belatedly greeted Junho.

 

“Oh my, Chaea’s father!”

 

“Yes, teacher. Hello.”

 

After giving a slight bow to Teacher Noh Ji-hye, Junho handed me a huge bouquet of roses large enough to cover my entire upper body.

 

“Chaea, you worked hard.”

 

“Mm-hmm…”

 

I looked at Junho awkwardly and nodded. Soon after greeting the teacher and friends, I took Junho’s hand and left the broadcasting station.

 

I could see Hee-jae watching me from afar, so I waved my hand above my head once more.

 

“Uncle Seok-min!”

 

“Our Chaea went to a choir competition!”

 

“Yes. At preschool… hehe…”

 

When we got in the car, Seok-min, who was sitting in the driver’s seat, spoke cheerfully.

 

I scratched my head shyly. Meanwhile, Junho, who sat next to me, held the bouquet I had given back to him and said to me.

 

“Chaea.”

 

“I, I told you. Last time, that there was a choir competition.”

 

“Father just thought it was an event held at preschool.”

 

Junho narrowed his eyes.

 

“Haha…”

 

I hadn’t told him the detailed situation except that there was a choir competition.

 

I just vaguely said we’d sing a bit and that’s it, you don’t need to come.

 

I knew Junho had a schedule that day anyway.

 

Most importantly, since I’m not particularly good at singing, I didn’t really want to show him me singing either.

 

“I don’t know, Father’s going to be upset.”

 

“Ah, Father.”

 

I poked Junho’s side while making a whining voice, but he turned his head toward the window and didn’t budge.

 

Instead, he just muttered to himself.

 

“To think I found out my daughter went to a broadcasting station by watching TV. Father really doesn’t seem to be trusted by Chaea.”

 

“Ah.”

 

He watched Music Bank too…

 

“And to see my princess holding hands with a boy and wearing pretty clothes on TV.”

 

Smooch-

 

I suddenly gave a kiss on the cheek of Junho, who was muttering and talking to himself.

 

Then Junho, who had been looking down, suddenly lifted his eyelids up.

 

“…”

 

“I was embarrassed…”

 

I mumbled as I spoke.

 

Even I think I did something a bit wrong this time.

 

“Chaea can’t sing, I’m tone-deaf, so I was embarrassed.”

 

“…Chaea…”

 

Junho’s expression, which had been full of sulking, softened in an instant.

 

“That’s why I did it. I didn’t want to show Father.”

 

I could feel heat rising to my chubby cheeks.

 

Ah, but it’s really embarrassing!

 

“And 【Music Bank】 was sudden! We went because our teacher said the atmosphere would be ruined if we didn’t go and asked us to help…”

 

Thanks to that, I also gained Teacher Noh Ji-hye’s favorability +100.

 

“Chaea, Chaea. Thank you. It was teacher’s lifelong wish.”

 

“Then can you help me with one favor later?”

 

“Huh, huh? Of, of course. Teacher will help you with anything!”

 

Hehehe.

 

“So that’s what happened…?”

 

Junho’s flustered voice was heard.

 

Well, since I’ve never sung in front of Junho, he wouldn’t know that I’m embarrassed about singing.

 

“Father…”

 

“Cried on the way here.”

 

Seok-min’s voice suddenly interrupted.

 

I was startled and looked at Junho. The tips of his lowered eyebrows twitched.

 

“Father cried?”

 

“Yeah. He said maybe Chaea’s heart wasn’t completely open to him. He cried bit by bit saying how could she hide something this important.”

 

Seok-min, who was driving, spoke in a voice trying to hold back laughter.

 

At this, Junho’s face also seemed to turn a bit red.

 

“No, Father didn’t cry. Father is strong. Uncle misunderstood.”

 

I couldn’t hold back my laughter and turned my head to giggle.

 

“It’s true though.”

 

“I know. I’ll believe you.”

 

“Yes yes, please believe me. Chaea.”

 

Seok-min still spoke in a playful voice and I nodded while laughing.

 

Soon Junho spoke quite seriously.

 

“Chaea, even if you say you can’t sing, to Father’s ears, Chaea’s singing would be the best. So don’t be embarrassed about things like that. Okay?”

 

“That’s right, hyung, Chaea is a bit too modest.”

 

Seok-min added to Junho’s words.

 

And he said to me.

 

“Since it’s come to this, I want to hear Chaea sing. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about now anyway. Right, hyung?”

 

Seok-min spoke as if curious.

 

Junho also had expectant eyes. Ah, it’s embarrassing but since they came to pick me up…

 

‘Should I try it once.’

 

“Then I’ll sing just a little.”

 

I cleared my throat and opened my mouth. Then I sang a verse from what I sang at today’s choir competition.

 

The car arrived in front of home, and Seok-min personally opened the door on my side.

 

“But there’s no reaction?”

 

“Ugh, it’s cold. Hurry inside, Chaea.”

 

Soon Junho took my hand.

 

On the way in after saying goodbye to Seok-min, Junho spoke with a slightly dark and serious expression.

 

“Father was sorry, Chaea.”

 

“…”

 

Eventually, I couldn’t say anything to Junho who comforted me saying that I had many talents besides singing.

 

* * *

 

The next day, through Noah, I saw an article that included a person I had set an alarm for. It was unbelievable news.

 

[Screen star Im Su-yeon found dead in car]

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