The Daughter of a Conglomerate Family Has Debuted - Chapter 120

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The Chaebol’s Daughter Debuted

 

Episode 120

 

“Flora?”

 

Her face was filled with displeasure.

 

Why Flora of all groups?

 

Just like how the groups on set didn’t want to perform after May Rookie, May Rookie naturally had opponents they didn’t want to be compared against either.

 

Eventually, Ja-yeon let out a deep sigh and turned around from where she had stopped walking.

 

“I’ll watch from here and then go.”

 

“Huh? You’re not going to the set studio?”

 

“Yeah, I’m curious about Flora’s stage too. Besides, they’re not filming the set studio right now, are they?”

 

Ja-yeon spoke curtly, showing the same sensitive demeanor from the VCR, and headed backstage where Flora’s stage would be clearly visible.

 

At first, it was just a group she found interesting, thinking ‘They’re individual trainees, but they’re all experienced.’

 

Former members of failed idol groups she’d never heard sing, early elimination survivors, an entertainment star with no connection to performing, and ordinary person Ryu Ji-ye.

 

It was a combination that didn’t even warrant caution.

 

But now, just hearing that they would perform was enough to stress her out as she became conscious of Flora.

 

Precisely from the 3rd round when Flora overtook May Rookie.

 

Or perhaps even before that, when they captivated the judges and general public with their unique concepts each time.

 

The better Flora performed, the deeper impression they made, the more Ja-yeon couldn’t help but be conscious of Flora.

 

Just how good would the final stage be that such members prepared with determination?

 

‘We couldn’t even see their rehearsal.’

 

All other teams had at least glimpsed May Rookie’s rehearsal, but May Rookie went first in rehearsals so they saw nothing.

 

But she heard that Flora’s rehearsal became as much of a topic among the production staff as May Rookie’s stage.

 

‘What kind of stage could it be?’

 

Ja-yeon clenched her fists tightly. Unpleasant feelings began to surge up.

 

‘Whatever you do, please fail.’

 

The victory is ours anyway.

 

It was then, as she glared at the still empty stage.

 

A commotion suddenly began behind Ja-yeon.

 

“Ah…”

 

Flora was approaching this way with the production staff.

 

Ja-yeon looked Flora up and down, then quickly changed her expression as they approached.

 

“Flora! I was waiting here because I wanted to see your stage in person! Fighting!”

 

As Ja-yeon spoke energetically, Flora looked at her.

 

Then among them, Ryu Ji-ye stared directly at Ja-yeon and bluntly said one word.

 

“Yes.”

 

“…”

 

Then she passed by Ja-yeon and headed to the stage. The other members also followed her without much reaction.

 

Those little brats.

 

Their intention not to engage in conversation was clear.

 

Why? Did I do something wrong?

 

Her stress surged greatly once again, but Ja-yeon calmed herself and focused on the stage.

 

‘The victory is ours anyway.’

 

No matter how well they perform, they’re a group that will disband soon.

 

Let’s not have such negative feelings.

 

Besides, how could they possibly beat our stage?

 

She heard that the broadcasting station’s support budget for individual trainees, meaning Flora, wasn’t that large.

 

No matter how well Flora performed, it would be very difficult to overcome the overwhelming scale of a large-scale performance with money poured into it through sheer momentum.

 

Unless Ryu Ji-ye, being Hong Jin’s daughter, emptied her own pockets to pour money into the stage.

 

‘But would she really go that far?’

 

It was questionable if that was even possible. It didn’t seem like Hong Jin would pour money into a stage just to make his daughter stand out.

 

“Now, Flora’s preparations are complete. Let’s watch right away! Everyone! It’s Flora!”

 

Choi Gyu-jin’s shout was followed by the audience’s cheers.

 

Was it Ja-yeon’s imagination that the cheers seemed louder than for May Rookie?

 

Anyway, Flora’s turn had begun.

 

The large screen on stage lit up and Flora’s VCR began playing.

 

It started with Han Da-min’s interview.

 

 

 

-How are you feeling right now?

 

 

 

At the production staff’s question, Han Da-min smiled bitterly.

 

 

 

-My feelings and thoughts are so varied that I can’t answer properly.

 

 

 

As if pondering her answer, her upper body slowly swayed back and forth.

 

 

 

-I’m so grateful that we can perform on the final stage, but on the other hand, it’s lonely because this might really be the last time.

 

 

 

Following her words, footage of the members’ first meeting as individual trainees and data showing that individual trainees would disband if they didn’t win was displayed.

 

Sighs of sympathy for them flowed from the audience seats.

 

 

 

-We members kept talking among ourselves. Since this is our last stage, let’s really give it our all. Let’s do well just once. Everyone resolved to approach this training camp with determination.

 

 

 

Then she nodded resolutely as if making a pledge again.

 

 

 

-Even if this becomes the last, I intend to do my best so I won’t have regrets.

 

 

 

Then the screen switched. In the same background, this time Ryu Ji-ye was sitting.

 

Ryu Ji-ye looked at the production staff behind the camera and spoke calmly.

 

 

 

-I don’t think this is the last time. If we do our best, maybe we can aim for victory too. If we just work hard.

 

 

 

‘Huh?’

 

What is she talking about?

 

Ja-yeon frowned deeply and tilted her head skeptically.

 

By now, don’t all the other trainees know that May Rookie’s victory is already decided?

 

But why is she suddenly saying nonsensical hopeful things about aiming for victory or that it might be possible if they work hard?

 

Flora should know best that Flora’s victory is impossible.

 

But Ryu Ji-ye in the video spoke with a gentle smile as if dreaming of an ideal.

 

 

 

-All of our members have run this far looking only at one dream, feeling like we’re standing at the edge of a cliff. For Da-min unnie and Ra-eun unnie, this is their last chance to stand on stage…

 

 

 

As her words played like narration, audition scenes of Han Da-min and Seo Ra-eun appeared.

 

 

 

-Ha-young is actually very timid, so she was really scared about coming back, but even so, she wanted to be a singer so badly that she challenged herself one last time.

 

 

 

Min Ha-young’s audition scene and her determined gaze were shown.

 

 

 

-Actually, Song-i and I are the same. To achieve our dreams, it was our last chance to gain our parents’ recognition.

 

 

 

‘What the…’

 

Why is she suddenly saying something like that?

 

Ja-yeon recalled Ryu Ji-ye, who had looked at her coldly and passed by earlier.

 

From what she’d seen so far, Ji-ye was absolutely not the type to say such emotional words.

 

Dreams, last chance.

 

She even knew that Ryu Ji-ye had recently received casting offers from MN’s Director Kim Ja-in and their mentor Ji Yu-hwa!

 

On top of that, wasn’t she the very person who had turned the broadcasting station and program upside down just a few days ago over the Hong Jin incident?

 

Why is she talking with such a bitter expression?

 

She definitely had some ulterior motive.

 

While Ja-yeon’s mind was in turmoil, Ryu Ji-ye in the video smiled softly and spoke gently.

 

 

 

-That’s why I really want to do well. It’s also my last chance, but I want to achieve our dreams together with these members.

 

 

 

With those words, their training camp video continued.

 

Drawing keywords, deciding the song’s concept under Han Da-min and Ryu Ji-ye’s leadership, building memories during the training camp.

 

“…”

 

Memories…

 

Of course, Ja-yeon didn’t like this either.

 

Other teams were debut groups, so whether they won or not, there was no concept of it being their last.

 

But Flora’s situation was different.

 

Since they had no agency, this program was naturally their last chance.

 

So even scenes of them casually doing ice treatment, enjoying games together, and having simple conversations while looking at stars touched the viewers’ hearts.

 

Their moments felt like beautiful youth and memories, making people feel emotional.

 

‘I feel like I’m losing from the very start…’

 

Can scale beat emotion?

 

Just as Ja-yeon reached this thought, the VCR ended and Flora’s stage began.

 

 

 

***

 

 

 

“Hey, it’s starting! It’s starting!”

 

At her friend’s shout, Yu-jin snapped back to attention.

 

‘Ah, I almost cried.’

 

This wasn’t a situation to cry at all, and she shouldn’t cry.

 

She needed to pull herself together and cheer for her girls with all her might.

 

The members’ friendship and effort shown in the VCR were so beautiful that she almost shed tears, putting aside her embarrassment.

 

Yu-jin, who had coincidentally become a fan of Flora right after experiencing a harsh departure from fandom, looked with determined eyes at the silhouettes faintly visible on the dark stage.

 

‘I was definitely just dipping my toes in.’

 

When she came to her senses, she realized she wasn’t just dipping her toes but was fully immersed.

 

She had been enchanted by the countdown lineup and started watching Start Plan, and before she knew it, she had reached the level where she could recognize members just by their silhouettes.

 

From the VCR, it seemed like they brought an incredible hip-hop song, but what kind of stage would it be?

 

While Yu-jin and Flora fans were holding their breath and watching the stage with tension.

 

Deep bass sounds echoed, and a spotlight fell on the center of the stage.

 

“Ugh, uaaaah! Ji-ye!!!!”

 

Yu-jin screamed without realizing it.

 

A ruined classroom set. Ryu Ji-ye sat on a school desk, staring at the camera with rebellious eyes.

 

An indescribably dangerous atmosphere emanated from her appearance and the music.

 

And.

 

“Crazy, why is she so pretty? She’s insane, really. Today is the most insane, for real!”

 

Her visuals.

 

Ryu Ji-ye, who had been showing off her appearance to the fullest, stood up and slowly walked forward.

 

Then she entered the group still shrouded in darkness and whispered softly.

 

 

 

You’re too selfish

 

 

 

At the same time, pop! All the stage lights turned on, finally revealing the formation on stage.

 

Kyaaaaaaah!!!!!

 

Cheers automatically burst out.

 

The members’ New Jack Swing suddenly began, as if exploding their condensed energy.

 

That wasn’t all.

 

“What’s with this round? Look at the number of dancers. Crazy.”

 

“The broadcasting station must have put in some effort since it’s the last round, really. May Rookie was the same earlier.”

 

Numerous dancers were dancing on stage together with Flora.

 

Large-scale numbers and fast, powerful flowing dance.

 

Beats reminiscent of the 90s and the members’ rebellious gazes full of defiance.

 

“Woooooah…”

 

On both sides of the stage, flags larger than human bodies were erected and waved.

 

The audience quickly became absorbed in the stage Flora was creating.

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