The Daughter of a Conglomerate Family Has Debuted - Chapter 148
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The Chaebol’s Daughter Debuted
Episode 148
Rather, it was a reaction that this was only natural.
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I downed the americano in one go.
“Kuhuh…”
“Why is she drinking coffee like it’s beer.”
Whether Han Da-min was surprised or not, I finished the remaining coffee in one shot.
That Han Da-min was also carrying around coffee in a 1-liter bottle.
Still, since it was showcase day, everyone went to bed early saying they’d manage their condition well…
Unfortunately, it seems everyone stayed up all night checking music video reactions just like me.
But fortunately, aside from being slightly sleepy or dazed, our condition was fine.
Neither I nor the members seemed very nervous this time.
Then suddenly Han Da-min leaned in close.
“But you know.”
“Huh?”
“Ji-ye, did you have a nightmare yesterday or something?”
“…Why?”
A nightmare? Did I have one? These days I have them so often that by afternoon I forget whether I even had one.
When I answered reluctantly, Han Da-min said with a worried expression.
“I could hear you groaning.”
“I was groaning?”
“Not just groaning, I heard talking too. I was outside the room so I couldn’t make out what you were saying.”
“Right. Just from the sound, it seemed like you were crying? You weren’t crying yesterday, were you?”
Min Ha-young, who had been taking selfies behind us, said.
“No. I don’t think Ji-ye was crying. I was so worried that, sorry, but I went into your room without permission to wake you up, but you wouldn’t wake up.”
Seo Ra-eun also carefully added.
Did Song-i hear it too?
When I looked at Song-i with that thought, Song-i tilted her chin with a look asking what I was staring at.
“Did you have a nightmare yesterday, unnie?”
Song-i seemed to have slept well.
I shook my head saying it was nothing and quickly changed the subject.
“Who wants to practice Q&A in a bit.”
“Oh no, me.”
Min Ha-young quickly raised her hand. Since this was her first time standing in front of reporters, she was more worried about the Q&A time than the stage.
Anyway, nightmares. I act like it’s nothing, but I’m actually quite anxious about it.
It’s not particularly affecting my daily life and there’s no way to deal with it, so I’m just getting by calmly.
But if this is really a problem related to the system, I don’t know what I should do or what it wants.
“…Anyway, tell me if you’re having a hard time. I won’t pry too deeply.”
Han Da-min seemed bothered by Min Ha-young’s comment about it sounding like crying, so she said that and left.
Since it’s my problem, I’m a bit concerned too, but right now there are more important things, so let’s worry about it later.
A very important day with even a sub-quest. Flora’s debut showcase day.
“Look at this. Youth really is good. You say you didn’t sleep well but your makeup applies so nicely. This would be impossible once you pass mid-twenties.”
“Manager, what should we do with Ji-ye’s face? Should we attach some cubic stones?”
“No. That’s too much. How about pearls? Cute like freckles.”
A special day standing before countless reporters and fans.
The stylists at the salon were also styling us with tremendous determination.
“You’ll have lots of photos taken today, and the prettier you look in front, the more U-Net will suffer. I’ll make you insanely pretty.”
I heard they had read articles about what happened with Start Plan.
So they felt more affection for us and wanted us to do well.
It might be business talk, but I was grateful for their support.
Of course I’m thankful for putting their souls into styling us.
‘Isn’t this a bit too much?’
Someone mentioned cubic stones earlier, and if they had added those too, it really would have been too much.
Stage makeup is usually heavy, but this is too flashy.
“Unnie, doesn’t it look too flashy? It seems a bit excessive.”
When the stylist stepped away, I whispered quietly to Han Da-min who had been watching me from behind.
“Not at all?”
Han Da-min looked me up and down once and shook her head.
“You can do this much for a big stage.”
“Ah…”
Right, the stage is really big.
It’s almost as big as the Start Plan finale stage.
But even so, this is almost costume-level makeup.
I guess you need to go this far to look pretty on a big stage.
“Let’s get going now!”
While we were repeatedly adjusting makeup and hair and taking photos, the staff suddenly started moving busily.
“We’re going. …We’re really going ahhhhh!”
Min Ha-young, who had been sitting dazedly with tired eyes from staying up all night, made a strange sound while flailing.
‘Finally.’
I stood up, taking a deep breath as if steeling myself.
Finally, we’re departing for the showcase venue.
This was Flora’s real debut.
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“It really is big.”
Han Da-min, who had been looking out the car window, muttered quietly.
Then she pointed outside the window and looked back at me.
“Do you believe we filled all of that?”
I nodded while wearing an awkward smile and said.
“I’m just thinking it doesn’t make sense.”
This whole situation.
The large audition hall that can accommodate many people.
Even the fans lined up in long queues to enter.
After seeing the fans’ lines, all the members had been staring outside endlessly.
Because it’s unbelievable that all those people came to see us.
When I first heard about the showcase venue from Kim Ja-in, I honestly fainted.
Why hold a showcase at such a big place.
This place is usually used for fan meetings and sometimes as a concert venue.
No matter how popular we became through Start Plan, I thought it was too much for mere trainees who hadn’t even debuted to rent for a showcase.
Even in Choux Cream’s case, it was a place they couldn’t even dream of until their 6th year after debut.
But to me, who was inwardly uncertain, Kim Ja-in said.
-You have to completely trust me when it comes to Ji-ye’s activities, right? We can fill it. We’ll fill it so much that it won’t be enough. I’m saying this confidently based on big data.
Kim Ja-in was confident and pushed through with deciding the showcase venue.
And when the tickets actually opened, I was shocked to hear that they sold out in less than ten minutes.
To think that a showcase would have an audience and ticketing in the first place.
It’s so different from my definition of a showcase that I’m finding it quite fascinating right now.
“Ah, I wish we could get on stage quickly! The fans will love it so much.”
“Right. Honestly, this song seems even better live.”
But even seeing that long line stretched out, none of the members were nervous anymore.
Because it’s our song, no one else’s.
We’ve practiced so much that now if we just play the song while sleeping, we’d reflexively move our bodies.
There’s only excitement and elation, as if we’ve prepared a wonderful gift for the public.
‘We already confirmed that the song’s reception is good anyway.’
We could confirm the reaction to the song as soon as the music video was released.
Although it’s only been about a day since it was released, it charted incredibly fast and settled in the upper ranks.
Start Plan seemed to have spread among overseas K-pop fans too, so there was surprisingly overseas traffic as well.
On NeTube, various videos are being created with the title ‘Start Plan’s Real Winner Who Came Out Grinding Their Teeth’ and are riding the algorithm.
Presenting a perfectly prepared stage amidst countless interest and love.
Could there be a more exciting situation for a singer?
“We’ve arrived. Everyone get ready to get out.”
Just then, the car entered the venue’s underground parking garage.
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