There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 178

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Part 2, Episode 4
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Entrance ceremony, Hyunbong Arts Middle School Auditorium.
The four of them had barely squeezed through the throng of reporters to reach the auditorium, and they let out heavy sighs of relief.
“Wow. The company said they’d take a hard line if this happened, but they’re completely ignoring all of that. This is really too much.”
“I know. Coming all the way out for a middle school entrance ceremony. This isn’t even an awards ceremony…. Invading privacy like this….”
In response to Jeongyun and Baek Yun’s complaints, Yewon forced out a laugh.
“It was something we expected anyway. At least the bodyguards did a good job keeping them back….”
But even as she said it, Yewon could already picture what today’s headlines would look like.
[In School Uniform, “National Child Actress”…Yewon Spotted at Hyunbong Arts Middle School Entrance Ceremony]
[Live from the Ceremony│”Next-Generation Actress” Yewon Shines with Presence at Hyunbong Arts Middle School]
Unwanted spotlight articles like these.
[Coverage Overheating at Child Actor’s Entrance Ceremony…Students and Parents Complain of Inconvenience]
[Reporters Swarm Yewon’s Entrance Ceremony…School Also Troubled]
[Chaos Because of One Child Actor? Hyunbong Arts Middle School Entrance Ceremony Controversy]
They’d conveniently leave out the truth—that Haiwon Entertainment had begged them not to come—and spin it however suited their appetite.
They’d been doing it for the past seven years, after all.
“Yewon, where are your uncles and dad?”
That’s when Jeongyun asked casually.
“Oh. Um… I thought if my uncles and dad all came, there would just be way too many reporters. So they’re coming in separately and quietly. Just Dad.”
!
At Yewon’s words, all her friends’ eyes widened.
“Really…?”
The question contained an unspoken: ‘Your intense uncles agreed to that?’
“Yeah. My uncles understand my feelings. They’re all waiting at a restaurant!”
“Ah….”
“I guess so. You’d know better than anyone.”
Who else would understand the weight of excessive attention like the members of Gleet, the top idol group?
It made sense immediately, but—
“Don’t worry about me, you guys. Um, Class 1’s line is over there. Go ahead to Class 2’s line.”
At Yewon’s calm demeanor—whether from familiarity or resignation—her three friends found themselves unable to say anything.
“…Okay, but Yewon, you alone—”
“I know. I’ll come find you guys if I get bored.”
“Promise?”
As Harin extended her pinky, Yewon broke into a shy smile.
“…Why are you smiling?”
“Just because. I really like you, Harin.”
!
At Yewon’s words, Harin’s face flushed crimson.
“What, all of a sudden.”
“Hehe.”
If she told them the truth—that she was laughing at how much our Harin had grown from the seven-year-old who used to pout so much—it would be a disaster.
Yewon kept the truth hidden.
“…Me too.”
“Huh?”
“I really like you too, Yewon.”
“What!!! Me too!!! Let me in!! I love you guys too, Yewon and Harin!!”
The moment Jeongyun joined in, all three girls pressed their foreheads together and giggled.
And just like that, the disappointment about being separated into different classes vanished like magic.
Yewon had never felt the power of close friends quite like she did in that moment.
With just these two amazing, dependable friends by her side, everything seemed like it would be okay. Actually, everything really was okay.
“…Am I not getting included because I’m a guy?”
Oh no.
Yewon looked at Baek Yun standing there with a very hurt and dejected expression.
She’d forgotten about him.
“I like you too, Baek Yun.”
!
At Yewon’s words, Baek Yun’s face went pale, then started turning red again.
“Baek Yun’s obviously a good friend too. Come here and join us.”
…….
Baek Yun simply got in line instead of joining in with them.
It was the last shred of dignity a fourteen-year-old boy could muster.
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“Guffaw-hehehehe!!”
And watching that fourteen-year-old boy desperately preserve his pride, there was one pathetic adult laughing so hard the world could collapse.
“…I do like that our Yewon is such a discerning kid, but you….”
“Pathetic.”
Eon and Yeonho looked at Weon, that hopeless adult, with sheer contempt.
“No!!! You guys just saw it and thought it was satisfying, refreshing, delightful!!! That doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate that our Yewon is a wonderful young person!!! Hey, Lee Doha! You say something! You were laughing just now! I saw the whole thing!! You laughed too!”
Weon grabbed Lee Doha’s shoulder as if wronged, but Lee Doha didn’t even glance his way, let alone agree.
He was too busy drinking in every moment of Yewon’s entrance ceremony.
He had no time to waste on Weon.
“No! Brother-in-law!! Brother-in-law!! Brother-in-law, say something!!”
Yusong, who had somehow become the brother-in-law to everyone in Gleet, similarly ignored Weon’s calls.
He had every intention of nipping any unsuitable approach to their Yewon in the bud, but right now he couldn’t spare a moment for Weon.
“Manager Kim. This is all being recorded, correct?”
“Of course, CEO. We’re capturing it in real-time in 4K Blu-ray.”
Only after hearing Manager Kim’s confirmation did Yusong relax visibly, his gaze fixed intently on the monitor.
“But this is quite the situation. Once kids start middle school, they start dating one by one… and our girl….”
As Eon muttered in an inadvertently somber tone, Yeonho glanced at him.
Seven years ago, this guy had been depressed about the other members dating someone else instead of him.
Now he was getting gloomy about his niece (?) dating someone.
‘You should at least get your own affairs in order.’
Yeonho had the thought but didn’t bother saying it aloud.
Truth be told, he’d also be pretty devastated if Yewon dated some pathetic guy without an ounce of muscle.
“But, brother-in-law.”
“?”
At Eon’s call, Yusong turned only his eyes to look at him.
“That… the principal position… Yewon gave permission for that, right?”
“….”
“You actually got permission, right…?”
Why wasn’t he answering, and why did he seem anxious…?
Four men simultaneously looked at Yusong with wavering eyes.
But Yusong never answered.
No—he couldn’t.
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Standing in the Acting Department Class 1 line, Yewon looked up at the stage with a tense expression.
[Hyunbong Arts Middle School 31st Entrance Ceremony]
She could feel the subtle sidelong glances of the students around her. There was admiration tinged with envy, but mingled with it was unmistakable ill will.
But Yewon paid no mind.
She wasn’t the type to be shaken by mere stares.
What truly drained her spirit was—
“……?”
Hyun Rion, sitting in the corner of the stage with a cheerful grin.
Why was Uncle up there…?
With tremendous acting ability, Yewon barely managed to wipe the shock from her expression.
‘What?!?! Why?!?! What is Uncle doing there?!’
Sensing her gaze, Rion looked toward Yewon.
And his smile grew even more sinister.
“!”
This was bad. She didn’t know what had happened, but this was seriously, gravely bad…!
“Dear incoming students and parents, welcome. I sincerely congratulate all of you gathered here today on your entrance. We warmly welcome you, who have become new members of Hyunbong Arts Middle School through fierce effort and passion….”
Meanwhile, the Principal, oblivious to Yewon’s turmoil, launched into a tediously long speech.
“During your three years here, you will face many challenges and difficulties….”
Principal, I think I’ve already encountered one….
Because that difficulty is standing right behind you. Wearing an extremely sinister, frightening smile….
That money-obsessed ghost taking up a position at a school—a place that brings in no money—meant….
He definitely had some insane objective…!
She couldn’t even imagine what it was, and she was already terrified….
“However, do not fear failure, but continue to learn and grow….”
Surely my uncle didn’t come to our school in person just to teach me such harsh failure and hardship, did he?
I’d really appreciate it if you’d say no.
“Then, we’ll have a welcoming address from our seventh principal of the Hyunbong Academy, Principal Hyun Rion.”
“….”
Principal?
Yewon had lost all desire to speak.
Instead, she looked up at Hyun Rion with an expression of utter exhaustion.
Let me hear what he has to say!
“Ah. Welcome, everyone. Our new students at Hyunbong Arts Middle School. I’m Hyun Rion, who has just taken on the role of principal of the Hyunbong Academy.”
So that’s why the uncles on my father’s side had been quiet—they had this scheme all along!
Yewon glared at Rion.
You could have at least told me you were coming!
“Look, even if I talk at length, you’ll probably be thinking ‘Why is he like that?’ in your heads. I don’t want to become that kind of pedant. So I’ll keep it short and sweet.”
Rion said this, then turned subtly (absolutely not openly) toward Yewon and added,
“I, Principal Hyun Rion, solemnly pledge in this very place to do my utmost for nothing but your enjoyable school life.”
‘….’
Yewon had a sinking certainty that this joy he spoke of would be one hundred percent his own joy….

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