Top Girl Group Scenario Rewritten with My Own Hands - Chapter 13

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Chapter 13
What on earth had made this high schooler so furious?
Within a matter of seconds, I tried to pinpoint the cause.
But no matter how I thought about it, the only conclusion I could reach was that I hadn’t done anything particularly wrong.
I was an adult, I’d given notice about being late, and it was a trip I’d mentioned to both Go Hyun-seo and Team Lead Lee Su-bin.
“I’ll explain. I’ll take it slow, so just calm down for a second, okay?”
“What do you mean?”
“You’re getting angrier than you need to. Look, I’m an adult, and I already called to say I’d be late.”
At my words, Go Hyun-seo seemed to realize only then that she’d been irritated, letting out a small sound of acknowledgment and looking a bit sheepish.
“I’m sorry I didn’t pick up the phone. I thought I’d put it on vibrate, but when everything was done, I realized it was on silent. That’s why I didn’t answer.”
…….
“Since I didn’t just leave without saying anything, I thought you wouldn’t worry too much. Not picking up was my fault. I’m sorry.”
Honestly, I’d never imagined she’d be upset about me coming home late at dawn.
I’d figured, given that I’d told her beforehand I’d be late, she’d just be asleep.
“The reason I was late is because of songwriting. I’ll explain properly after you get back from school, okay?”
“…Yes. Um… I’m sorry for snapping at you suddenly. Because you didn’t answer, I thought maybe something had happened to you….”
Go Hyun-seo, who looked slightly out of it—as if she’d been up all night—offered me a disjointed apology.
Ah, how predictable. She’d lost sleep and was exhausted, and her culprit of an older sister or whatever came home right at the time when she’d be most tired, so of course she got angry first.
“No, I should have been more considerate. Did you pull an all-nighter?”
“Um… yes…. I was worried and couldn’t sleep….”
It’d be easier to live if she were a bit more detached, but here she was, losing sleep over someone else’s troubles…. Is she the type who can’t rest until she’s taken care of everyone within her boundaries? She’s really got that leader personality.
I patted Go Hyun-seo’s back lightly and continued.
“Tell your homeroom teacher, and get some sleep. You’re in third year anyway—missing one day of school isn’t the end of the world, right? When I was in the second semester of my third year, I lived in a dorm and still skipped school a few times to go straight to the academy practice room.”
“…But is it really okay?”
“Did you ever skip in the first semester?”
“Um… no, I didn’t.”
“Then one day won’t matter.”
Our Hyun-seo really is the model student of a new country, isn’t she…?
Still hesitant, Go Hyun-seo got pushed roughly onto the bed, and I started getting ready to leave again.
A grumpy kid who hasn’t slept needs to be put to bed first, that’s how it works. Of course, the new country’s grown-up has to head back out to catch first period, no matter if she’s pulled an all-nighter….
Unfortunately, a college student’s free periods come straight back to haunt her GPA.
I had to go to school. I’d paid tuition, after all….
I got a scholarship this semester, but….
***
“Why do you look so fine, unnie?”
“What’s that supposed to mean? Did I do something wrong?”
In the early afternoon, just after getting to work, I was confronted by Ju Hye-rin in the lobby with what seemed like a new accusation, and I quickly ran through recent events in my head.
As far as I could tell, the only thing was teasing her a little when I listened to her song…. As I was thinking, Ju Hye-rin quickly shook her head, saying that wasn’t it, and added more.
“No, see, Kang Su-a unnie came in and just collapsed in the Vocal Room saying school life was so hard. But you said you pulled an all-nighter, and you don’t look tired at all….”
“Oh, that’s just her being dramatic. She practically flies through school? She’s practically famous in the Practical Music Department at Seojeong University.”
Within the Practical Music Department at Seojeong University, Kang Su-a is known as a (somewhat) famous personality—”incredibly pretty but hilarious at vocals.”
A classmate I took a class with today even marveled at how Kang Su-a was truly a beautiful weirdo today. She really is a talented, pretty weirdo….
I heard that in their ensemble class, during orientation and a light jam session, she suddenly did some sweet, meaningless Scat during the theme “Really Hating First Period.” Kang Su-a’s reputation in her department generally stems from patterns like this.
The most annoying thing is that she sings well and has good visuals, so it becomes this whole picture…, or so they said, but I understood exactly what they meant and laughed for ages.
“But who said I pulled an all-nighter?”
“When I went to the dorm to change clothes, Go Hyun-seo was looking for you and mentioned it. She said it was hard to tell whether it was a dream or reality….”
“Goodness….”
“But you told her to go to school before you left, and said to just let Go Hyun-seo sleep, right? When she mentioned that, she was like ‘That’s true~’ and everything.”
It seemed the real point was this. Watching Ju Hye-rin enthusiastically reenact the situation, clearly wanting to describe it vividly, I couldn’t help but let out a laugh.
The well-behaved kid who couldn’t sleep and was grumpy seems to have slept enough, and Ju Hye-rin seems to have gone to school fine too.
Lee Han-byul and Hyun Jae-i, who go to school nearby, must’ve come in early and are practicing the cover Choreography. Kang Su-a is probably passed out somewhere in the Vocal Room as Ju Hye-rin said….
Okay, everyone’s accounted for.
“Hye-rin, can you go get Kang Su-a from the Vocal Room? Bring her to the Dance Practice Room. Call if she refuses. Is Go Hyun-seo in the Dance Practice Room?”
“Yes, Go Hyun-seo is practicing with Hyun Jae-i and Lee Han-byul right now. What are you going to do?”
“Um, explain what made Go Hyun-seo angry.”
“…What?”
“I was planning to say something once I was sure, but I think it’s okay to tell you guys first.”
Ju Hye-rin, who’d been tilting her head in confusion, acknowledged with a word and bounced up the stairs.
Let’s see, then….
How should I explain to the kids where to start, where to end, and how to say it?
The company’s in such bad shape that I ended up writing a song?
…Doesn’t that sound like I’m rushing into things?
***
The company is a mess.
I haven’t refrained from saying this to Go Hyun-seo.
Rather, Go Hyun-seo, MusicProof’s first idol trainee, knew this all too well—there wasn’t really anything she didn’t understand about it.
‘We did a Survival Show and it’d be a shame to end it like this. We have fans. The company’s making idols for the first time, but… that’s exactly why we need someone like you. What do you say—want to give it one more shot?’
Go Hyun-seo’s trust wasn’t in the company but in Team Lead Lee Su-bin.
After the grueling Survival Show ended, Go Hyun-seo quit Indigo Studio. It was Team Lead Lee Su-bin, competent and kind-hearted, who reached out to her separately and transferred to MusicProof.
The CEO practically despises idols. There’s no A&R team, and the Planning Team is exactly what you’d call a pay-per-presence operation.
Neglect. That word fit the system perfectly. In a good sense, it’s self-directed; in a bad sense, it’s just abandonment.
Still, Team Lead Lee Su-bin remained capable. She’d bring in these sparkling young talents, and after one debut fell through, she brought Hyun Jae-i from the major agency PN Entertainment—kids good enough that you’d think, actually, debuting together would be really fun.
So Go Hyun-seo pushed back her dream deadline, which she’d drawn at nineteen in the summer, just a little further.
One more time, just one more time—and if she doesn’t debut by the winter she turns twenty, she’ll quit cleanly.
Even so, she didn’t think it would work out.
Even if a company pushed with all its might, survival in this industry is uncertain. A company that won’t even hire a Vocal Trainer? Fat chance.
Too strong a hope can bring despair in its wake. Desperate to avoid that sting, Go Hyun-seo had long since learned to think practically.
If she was lucky, she might set foot on a Music Show stage once more.
With just that much thought, just that much lingering attachment, she was still holding on in the entertainment industry, when—
“…Hyun-seo, are you listening? If you’re tired, we can talk about this tomorrow, no pressure.”
“Oh, um… no. Sorry, I was just… thinking about something else for a moment.”
“You definitely look tired. Am I wrong?”
“You literally pushed me into bed at dawn yesterday…. I slept plenty.”
“Haha! I figured a grumpy kid who can’t sleep might as well get some rest.”
“…A kid…?”
“Anyone who’s not an adult is still a kid.”
Seo Ji-on tapped her own shoulder and smiled wryly, saying she’d hear the argument once Go Hyun-seo became an adult.
Only one year older than her, yet with zero trainee experience, and somehow handling most things so skillfully—where on earth did this person come from?
According to the original plan, that summer when Go Hyun-seo was nineteen, one person entered at that starting point and began to shift the naive flow of this company.
The younger members, frustrated by lack of proper Vocal Training, improved because of this person. At the monthly evaluation, the CEO, who usually just threw tantrums, gave surprisingly good feedback this time.
And—
“The Top Line can be adjusted, and the lyrics are just rimmed, so I’ll be rewriting them. It’s still an unfinished sketch demo—just the first verse, no Bridge yet.”
A heavy, impactful kick sound flowed from the speaker, shaking the practice room.
Finely-chopped Hi-Hat and soft-toned Synth sounds balanced out what might otherwise be too heavy or dark. The Groove-friendly rhythm and memorable hook naturally evoke a playful, lighthearted image, creating one clear visual identity.
“My major’s Composition, so I’m trying to appeal with some Self-Producing. What do you think? I pulled an all-nighter working on this, came in at dawn, and got scolded by Go Hyun-seo for it.”
“I’m… I’m really sorry….”
“There’s nothing to apologize for. It’s already done.”
But unnie’s got a long way of holding grudges. Should probably add a hundred years or so?
At the deliberately playful words, not meant as blame, Go Hyun-seo didn’t bother to suppress the laugh bubbling up.
“Still, I hope you get my calls and don’t pull all-nighters….”
“I’ll try. But I get caught up in the track, and before I know it, it’s just about done, and then I look at the time and the sun’s already up?”
“You’re the worst, Seo Ji-on. Just tell me you’re not planning to keep your word!”
“Kang Su-a says it’s because my field is creation, so I tend to lose track of time. I can’t promise anything about work hours, but I will get better about answering your calls.”
Seo Ji-on answered with a sheepish smile, while Kang Su-a complained loudly, “What do you mean ‘Kang Su-a says’—call me by my name!”
Go Hyun-seo watched, finding it natural how Seo Ji-on politely made her excuses while gradually pushing Kang Su-a away. Where exactly did this person come from?
“Originally I was planning to talk to Team Lead Lee first and get the company’s approval before telling you all, but it seems you’ve been worrying quite a bit. It’s nothing special—just that I was working on a demo.”
“But writing a brand new song isn’t nothing…?! It’s so amazing….”
“Well, Jae-i, my major is Composition, remember? Anyway, thanks for the compliment.”
“What’s the title?”
“Um, well, it’s just a working title for now.”
Awesome_Demo_ReallyFinalTheEnd.mp4
That was the filename on Seo Ji-on’s phone screen.
“Awesome? The title might change once the lyrics change, but… I don’t think this part will.”
Awesome things new like that
One more step toward a new era
Awesome things do right now
You’ll meet it soon new paradigm
As Seo Ji-on pulled the playback bar, a clear, solid guide vocal burst cleanly through the speaker, locked into the strong beat at the chorus section.
Choreography on the more dynamic side would suit this song well. It’ll be hard work, but lots of jumping, lots of power…. Using formations would probably work too.
Without realizing it, Go Hyun-seo had already begun mentally sketching out a performance. It was her habit—something like an occupational hazard—to instinctively choreograph music she liked.
“Well—obvious, but this still doesn’t have Choreography.”
Seo Ji-on, who’d been watching Go Hyun-seo intently, curved her mouth into a small smile. She’d been planning to suggest it, but had Hyun-seo already taken the bait halfway?
“Would you want to take a shot at the Choreography? I saw that freestyle choreography video you did for Dragonfly last time—”
“Wait, wait. Why did you watch that…?!”
“Haha, I was just curious?”
…….
Actually, it wasn’t bad enough to be embarrassed about. It was a mission that got good reviews for the Choreography and placed well.
But as time passed, the rough parts became visible. If asked now whether she’d want to show it again, the answer would be no?
“You were really good. If you’re interested, want to create the Choreography for Awesome? This song was made with you in mind from the start anyway.”
“…What?”
“I wrote it with you in mind. I made this song picturing you taking Center.”
You’ll do it, right? Seo Ji-on watched Go Hyun-seo intently, grinning.
Seeing Go Hyun-seo’s eyes widen in surprise, I had to be careful not to burst out laughing!
“If you’re not confident or don’t want to, you don’t have to.”
“…Oh, no, I… I want to try! I think I can do it.”
Scare her and she reflexively says let’s go try it.
It was one of the things Seo Ji-on had newly noticed about Go Hyun-seo after spending more than two months with the members who would become her future team.
Rewriting a Top Girl Group Scenario with My Own Hands
Author
: Nam Seo-rang
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: January 5, 2026
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