There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 46

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Episode 46

 

“….”

 

At the members’ intense reaction, Doha made a very displeased expression.

 

Even if it wasn’t tremendous cheering, he thought they would all be happy for him.

 

But these suspicious glares right off the bat.

 

“If you don’t want to participate, you don’t have to. Just like always, I’ll handle it myself-”

 

“No!!!! Hey!! No take-backs! No, this isn’t the time for that!! Yewon, bring some paper!! We need to get his thumbprint!! We have to document this so he can’t say otherwise!!”

 

“What thumbprint in the 21st century. Where did you put your phone? Hey, Lee Doha. I’m turning on the camera now, so say the same thing again. I’m recording this as a video. I’ll upload it to Sparkle so all the fans can see it, then this bastard can’t say otherwise either. He might talk nonsense to us all the time, but he can’t do that to the fans.”

 

“….”

 

Doha glared at the two annoying members, then turned his gaze to Yewon.

 

It was a look that meant ‘Do I really have to work on an album with these pathetic guys?’

 

And.

 

Yewon did her best to smile brightly.

 

It was a smile that meant ‘Of course. Endure it. Blessings come to those who endure.’

 

“…As I said on the broadcast, I judged that my strength alone would be insufficient to release an album within this year. And… you guys are also in your 7th year now. I concluded that it would be unreasonable for me to exclude you from the work with my arbitrary decision.”

 

“You bastard realizing that only in your 7th year is really not ordinary stubborn.”

 

“Exactly. No matter how much we talked until our ears were ringing, it didn’t work at all. What wind suddenly blew? Don’t tell me…?”

 

Weon said that and glanced at Yewon.

 

And.

 

“It’s you!!! Our lucky little baby bird!!! As expected!!! I believed in you!!!”

 

…Baby bird?

 

At the quite bewildering word choice, Yewon’s eyes wavered.

 

However, without even a moment to be flustered, Weon lifted Yewon up and showered kisses on her hands.

 

“!!!!!!!!!”

 

Wh-what is this…!!!

 

Yewon struggled in confusion at the hand kisses she was receiving for the first time in her life,

 

“Hanwon, you…!”

 

Doha immediately kicked Weon in the solar plexus and snatched Yewon away.

 

“Are you out of your mind?”

 

Eon punished him by putting him in a headlock around the neck.

 

Yewon, who safely escaped thanks to the cooperation of the two men.

 

“…?!”

 

Safely held in Doha’s arms, she looked at Eon and Doha with bewildered eyes.

 

No, no.

 

She was flustered, but there was no need for such a harsh reaction…? It was just hand kisses?

 

“Hey!!! No, damn it, I can kiss my niece’s hands!!! You bastards!!! Is it okay to beat someone up like this over hand kisses?? Huh?!”

 

“Who said you could do that on your own.”

 

“Just die.”

 

“Wow!!!! Really!! This is too much!!!”

 

Weon grumbled but put his hands together apologetically toward Yewon.

 

“Sorry, Yewon. Were you surprised? Uncle just thought you were so precious and pretty, and you just seemed like the light of this world, the salt, the truth…. Yeah….”

 

“Oh, you don’t have to be sorry…?!”

 

“He should be sorry.”

 

“He should apologize with his life. If he did that in England, he’d go to prison.”

 

At Doha’s firm appearance and Eon nodding in agreement, Yewon broke out in a cold sweat.

 

Hmm. This….

 

Later when I’m older and film kissing scenes and such….

 

Won’t the uncles go crazy…?

 

Yewon had an ominous premonition (probably 100 percent accurate).

 

* * *

 

The long-awaited first filming day of <Strange Family>, at a rundown playground in the outskirts of Seoul.

 

Glitt and Yewon arrived at the filming location in the <Glittering Baby House> van.

 

This was because <Glittering Baby House> was also planning to capture Yewon’s first filming location.

 

“Wow, it’s really a filming set. Even the air feels different.”

 

“Yewon, let’s tie your scarf more tightly. It’ll be big trouble if you catch a cold.”

 

Doha got out of the car almost carrying Yewon in his arms.

 

Yewon was buried in the outer clothing that Doha had taken off and hurriedly put on her, with only her eyes barely visible.

 

‘…Really overprotective….’

 

I really didn’t know uncle would be like this.

 

Unexpected in many ways…. Yewon looked up at Doha with her eyes barely visible between the scarf.

 

As if even that wasn’t enough, Doha continued to adjust Yewon’s clothes, gave her hand warmers, and fidgeted restlessly.

 

“Hey, Lee Doha. The kid’s going to suffocate to death. Do it in moderation.”

 

“…It’s her first filming. For us, it’s like a debut stage. This much fussing is natural.”

 

Yewon herself was so calm she looked almost like a stone Buddha, but in Doha’s eyes, she seemed to be the most pitifully trembling 7-year-old in the world.

 

‘…I already memorized all the lines the day I first got the script.’

 

It was possible because there weren’t many scenes with Yewon in the first place.

 

‘Plus, this drama is also a 2-episode special.’

 

It’s been a while since a special drama.

 

Yewon took out the script from the bag Doha bought her and flipped through it.

 

The script was densely filled with writing, not just for Yewon’s scenes but overall.

 

Her handwriting was a bit crooked because her hands were small, but at a glance, tremendous care had gone into it.

 

‘…It’s been so long since I could study a script this comfortably that I just….’

 

In her previous life, Yewon had to practice while reading Jeyeon and Fake Uncle’s faces.

 

The two didn’t interfere with Yewon’s acting practice, but they couldn’t understand studying lines for roles other than her own.

 

It was their daily routine to give her looks suggesting she should do housework instead during that time.

 

So for Yewon, who purely loved acting itself, those were painful days.

 

But now.

 

No one gave her looks or anything. The uncles occasionally worried that she shouldn’t overdo it, but that wasn’t burdensome at all.

 

No, rather, the thought of becoming a newcomer with much to show again only made her more excited.

 

She was so excited that Yewon ended up memorizing all the lines in the play.

 

‘…I want to live like this forever.’

 

With good uncles, just immersed in acting….

 

Yewon was thinking that when she startled.

 

How long has it been since she entered this body, and she’s already forgetting about the Quest and her previous life?

 

‘…No. Let me get my head straight.’

 

Yewon took a deep breath.

 

“Miss Lee Yewon! We’re preparing for rehearsal! Please come this way!”

 

At the assistant director’s shout, Doha’s shoulders jumped up.

 

“You have to go. Yewon, are you ready?”

 

I’ve been ready since yesterday.

 

Yewon smiled brightly.

 

“Yes!”

 

“Yeah. Don’t be nervous. The uncles will be behind the monitor the whole time.”

 

“I understand, Uncle. I’ll be back!”

 

Yewon answered spiritedly and walked following the staff.

 

Doha’s expression watching that small back move away was as solemn as a parent sending their child to war.

 

“Why are you being all solemn?! Huh? At this rate you’ll cry, you will. Just cry. Why don’t you do the crying acting for her?!”

 

Eon clicked his tongue and pushed Doha’s back.

 

The four people took their positions behind the monitor booth where the director and staff were gathered. The <Glittering Baby House> production team was also moving busily behind them.

 

“….”

 

Doha looked at Yewon with fresh eyes.

 

Standing in the middle of the playground, Yewon looked so small. The already small child looked even smaller.

 

The thought that such a small child would be acting among so many adults—in front of cameras—felt strange.

 

‘…Is this how all parents feel?’

 

Or am I the strange one?

 

Doha let out a short sigh at the confusing feeling.

 

Then the full-scale filming began.

 

“Alright, Yewon. You know what scene this is, right? This scene has no dialogue, so you need to express emotions even better. Just with your facial expressions. You know? It’s a crying scene, so it’ll be difficult, but can you succeed in one take?”

 

“Yes!”

 

“Wow, what a spirited answer!”

 

Even as the Director said this, his expression was somewhat indifferent.

 

He didn’t really expect Yewon to actually succeed in one take. Whether child actors or adult actors, it was extremely rare for anyone to succeed at crying scenes on their first shoot, first scene.

 

“Then shall we jump right in? It’s just a rehearsal for now, so don’t feel too pressured.”

 

Yewon nodded at the Director’s words.

 

“Yes, Director! I’m all ready!”

 

Her resounding answer, delivered while clenching her tiny hands into fists, softened the heavy atmosphere on set a little. Small chuckles of endearment leaked out from among the staff.

 

But Doha couldn’t smile. He swallowed dry saliva and stared intently at Yewon’s face on the monitor.

 

His heart was beating harder than right before his debut stage. He felt like it would be better if he were standing there singing instead.

 

“We’re starting filming now!”

 

At the Assistant Director’s shout, the set instantly became as quiet as a mouse. Doha held his breath too.

 

“Ready, action!”

 

The Director’s signal dropped.

 

And at that moment, Doha’s eyes widened as he watched the monitor.

 

The bright child Yewon, who had been sitting on the playground swing playfully kicking her feet, was nowhere to be found.

 

There sat Bora, biting her lips tightly while looking down at the tips of her worn sneakers.

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