There Are Four Top Idol Uncles - Chapter 61

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Episode 61

‘She must have thrown a tantrum saying she wanted to join no matter what.’

Since she had lived a life where everything came true when she whined to Fake Uncle, of course she would have done the same this time.

Since it was expected, Yewon was calm.

…Though she felt a bit disgusted.

Just then.

“…Yewon. Your sister brought lots of sweet things. Want me to give you something sweet?”

“?!”

Juyeong Manager, who had been quietly behind Yewon, suddenly spoke to her.

What, what is this?

Suddenly something sweet…? As if she read my mind…!

Yewon looked back at Juyeong with bewildered eyes.

There was no way Juyeong could know about the relationship between Yewon and Jeyeon, so it must be a coincidence.

Yewon shook her head while feeling flustered.

“I have to say lines soon, so I don’t think I can eat anything that takes long to finish!”

“That’s why your sister brought Hi-Chew. That’s quick to eat, right?”

“!”

How does she know I like Hi-Chew?

Yewon’s iron rule of not eating anything before delivering lines was gradually wavering.

“…Wh, what flavor is it…?”

“Peach flavor.”

“…”

Did the uncles tell her in advance? How did she target my preferences so perfectly?

Yewon eventually reached out her hand.

Ever since turning 7, she had strangely come to love sweet things too much, and whenever the soft and cute ping songs that were captivating young girls these days played, she found herself unconsciously turning her head.

…Could this be the power of a 7-year-old body?

Yewon felt confused but still popped the Hi-Chew that Juyeong had unwrapped into her mouth.

‘…Certainly, eating something sweet does make me feel a bit better.’

Yewon took a deep breath.

“Thank you, sister.”

“No problem. This is my job after all.”

Juyeong said with a grin.

‘…By the way.’

What’s that thing in Juyeong’s ear?

Yewon tilted her head as she looked at something like a wireless earphone plugged into Juyeong’s ear.

Today, the 【Glittering Baby House】 side said they would send a camera or two as well.

Could it be for communication with them?

When Yewon stared intently, Juyeong desperately avoided her gaze.

‘…It’s suspicious, but the script reading is most important right now. Let’s move on.’

“Alright, now let’s introduce ourselves once and get right into it!”

“Yes!”

At Director Choi’s words, the actors answered simultaneously.

After the actors took turns greeting each other.

“Hello. My name is Yoo Baekwoon.”

Finally, the boy sitting across from Yewon stood up from his seat.

“I will be playing the young prince, Lee Yeol.”

Ah.

That kid is my scene partner.

Yewon smiled at Baek Yun.

However.

“…!”

Instead of greeting Yewon, Baek Yun just turned his face bright red and immediately sat down.

…What, what’s this?

Did he just ignore my greeting?

Yewon was flustered but tried not to show it.

* * *

Meanwhile, in a meeting room not far from the Script Reading Site.

The GLEET members were huddled together, watching Yewon.

[Lee Doha: It’s starting.]

[Weon: Wow. Lee Doha really held back for a long time. He’s only made 5 requests to Juyeong Manager so far.]

[Eon: That’s holding back?]

[Weon: Hey. From his perspective, he really used all his willpower to hold back. Remember last time during 【Strange Family】 filming, I really thought he was going to faint. What kind of person packs bundles like a peddler every time they film?!]

Subtitle: List of requests Lee Doha has secretly made to Juyeong Manager so far

Subtitle: One cushion for short Yewon, 1 Hi-Chew delivery, 1 soft and cute ping collaboration strawberry latte delivery for Yewon, 2 hot pack deliveries

Subtitle: Requests he tried to make but failed because members stopped him: 32,984 attempts to deliver words of encouragement to Yewon

[Eon: Of course she’d catch on if you suddenly cheer for Yewon like that. Lee Doha, you idiot.]

[Weon: No, Yewon doesn’t seem nervous at all, so why are you, Lee Doha, making such a fuss?!]

[Lee Doha: …The kid might be trembling inside.]

[Yeonho: (expression of genuine disgust)]

[Lee Doha: Yewon’s starting to act.]

Subtitle: !!!

[Yewon on monitor: …You cannot collapse here, Your Highness. You must keep running.]

Subtitle: Yewon acting passionately is cool

[Yewon on monitor: Keep running this way. I’ll draw their attention here-]

Just as Yewon was acting in that crucial scene.

[Lee Doha: !]

[Eon: …!!]

The GLEET members’ faces hardened.

Because one of the actors had made a coughing sound, disrupting the performance.

“Sorry! My throat hurts…”

The person who coughed was none other than Jeyeon.

Even Jia, who was next to Yewon, looked at Jeyeon with a somewhat bewildered expression.

But since she was a child, there was nothing she could say about it.

Whether Jeyeon coughed or not, whether she apologized or not.

Yewon continued her acting without the slightest waver.

As someone who had been running while being chased by assassins, she deliberately panted slightly.

“You must live, Your Highness. You told me you didn’t know why you should live, but I know the reason. Your Highness must survive for the sake of all the people. Those who persecute Your Highness like this are also those who persecute this country, are they not? Therefore, Your Highness must survive and become the dagger that pierces them.”

It was far too long a line for a 7-year-old child, but Yewon delivered it perfectly without a single mistake.

“…Even if I survive. What about you? What will you do?”

Baek Yun, the child actor playing the prince, hurriedly delivered his responding line.

“As for me, well.”

Yewon looked at Baek Yun with a bright smile, just like the real Seolhwa.

“I’m much sturdier than Your Highness, who is like an orchid. Don’t worry about me and just worry about yourself, Your Highness.”

“…!”

Baek Yun, receiving Yewon’s gaze, turned his face bright red.

“If, if I survive…”

Hm? Stuttering isn’t in the script?

Yewon looked at Baek Yun with inner confusion.

Is it a mistake?

“Then, will you come find me?”

“Where to? To the palace? To such a big and scary place?”

“Yes.”

“Do you want me to come find you?”

“…Promise me you’ll definitely come find me. Then I’ll go.”

When Baek Yun looked directly at Yewon and spoke, Yewon shrugged her shoulders.

“If I actually come to find you, won’t you pretend not to know me? You are a prince, but I’m… just a commoner.”

“Not just a commoner. If I am the root of this nation, then you are the earth that supports those roots. Isn’t that what the people are?”

“…!”

“So promise me. Hurry.”

He’s quite the actor.

Seeing Baek Yun looking much more skilled than before, Yewon nodded her head.

“I promise. Now, hurry and go!”

And so one scene came to an end.

Applause could be heard from here and there.

Since it was the most important scene for the two child actors, everyone had been watching nervously.

While everyone was praising Yewon and Baek Yun with satisfied faces.

“….”

There was someone watching the scene with a very displeased expression.

It was Jeyeon.

Jeyeon glared at Yewon while clenching her fist under the table.

* * *

After the seemingly endless script reading time ended.

“Thank you~!”

“Good work everyone!”

All the actors stood up to bow and began leaving the scene one by one.

Yewon and Manager Lee also came out after greeting the production team and reporters one by one.

“Manager. You know our next filming is there, right? We’ll see you there.”

“Yes, yes. We’ll see you there.”

When the camera director spoke to Manager Lee, Juyoung smiled knowingly.

At that moment while they were waiting for the elevator.

“!”

“Excuse me.”

Someone called out to Yewon.

“…Ah!”

Yewon turned her head and immediately recognized who had spoken to her.

“…My name is….”

“Yeah, I know. Baek Yun. You’re playing the role opposite me. Nice to meet you.”

Yewon put on her social skills again and offered Baek Yun a handshake.

Being ignored earlier was one thing. There’s no need for me to create hostility first.

“….”

“…?”

However, Baek Yun only stared at the hand Yewon extended, without taking it.

What’s really wrong with this kid…?

Then.

“Baek Yun must be shy, Yewon.”

At Juyoung’s words, Yewon’s eyes widened.

He’s this shy over just a handshake?

“Oh, no.”

Baek Yun hurriedly took Yewon’s hand, shook it quickly a few times, then immediately let go.

“?”

What a strange kid….

Yewon was flustered but didn’t show it.

“Well. It was nice meeting you. Later-”

“Baek Yun!”

Just as Yewon was about to hurriedly part ways with Baek Yun.

“What are you doing here? We agreed to go have lunch with Suheon Oppa.”

Jeyeon grabbed Baek Yun and squeezed between the two of them.

“Oh, yeah. But I was thinking maybe Yewon could come with us too.”

“…What?”

At Baek Yun’s words, Jeyeon’s face hardened.

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