The Malicious Member is Back! - Chapter 115
“Neulbom, what’s up? You look kind of strange.”
NBML, sitting beside her newfound friend AG Corporation, who she met at her first live show, whispered during a break as the cameras were being adjusted.
It was thanks to AG Corporation that NBML was able to snap some photos of Son Jae Ha during his arrival today.
“Ah, nothing. I just got a DM from some random account wanting access to my private account…”
“Oh dear, just ignore them. If you let people like that in, they’ll leak your private posts everywhere.”
“They suddenly sent me a signed photo of Chunyong. Judging by the handwriting, it’s really his.”
“…Take it.”
“Yeah, but how on earth did they get it? I should ask right now…”
“We’re resuming shooting!”
Hearing the staff’s call, NBML quickly composed herself and grabbed her hidden camera.
“Can you cover me with your coat?”
“Of course. I’ll block you.”
“Thanks. I’ll send you the files I took of Jae Ha later by email.”
With a determined nod, they both focused on their respective tasks.
The third competition’s position battle performance was in full swing.
The stage before belonged to AG Corporation’s favorite, Son Jae Ha, who performed in the vocal team, also known as the “Vocalz.” They covered Serenia’s Musica in an acoustic version, which could only be described in one way—
The power of AG’s ace, along with Bang Yu Chan’s standout performance.
– Music, Musica
When I see you dancing
When I see you singing
It’s the night of living notes
Or perhaps, a daydream
With no teammates holding him back today, Son Jae Ha could fully display his skills, shutting down comments like “Isn’t AG’s ace overhyped except for his looks? Lol” on SNS.
– A blue butterfly is a dream
This place where I stand is UNREAL
Once again, Music, Musica
The night of living notes
No, surely a daydream
“Wow…”
[ㅆㅂ he can sing as well as he looks…]
But it wasn’t just his looks and voice.
“Jae Ha… Jae Ha!”
“AG Corporation, shhh.. shh!”
Even at the far back row, AG Corporation was punching her own hand and crying, earning a playful wink from Jae Ha on stage, recognizing her.
‘I mean, isn’t it unfair that Chunyong and Son Jae Ha can pull off winking on stage like it’s nothing?!’
Even NBML, who was trying to calm down AG Corporation, was shocked by the performance.
Besides Jae Ha, another performer who held his own was the fellow AG pureblood trainee, Jang Si Woo, and of course—
– Beyond that is reality
This place where we stand is REAL
Now, Music, Musica, Musica
The sun and crescent moon together
In an endless dream of Musica!
Bang Yu Chan, who had entered the Korea National University of Arts as the top student.
“Even as the original artist, I don’t think I could sing it like that…”
Even Serenia’s Choo Si Yeon, today’s special mentor, was astonished by the vocal abilities on display, making any further explanation unnecessary.
“I’m honored to sing such a great song!”
On top of that, Yu Chan’s social skills, honed from his time in university, ensured that he wasn’t intimidated by the mentors, further boosting his ranking.
So naturally—
[1st place: Son Jae Ha
2nd place: Bang Yu Chan
3rd place: Jang Si Woo
……. ]
It’s natural that the results were as they were.
While the pressure on the next team to perform was high, NBML wasn’t particularly worried.
“Hello, I’m Kim Chunyong!”
After all, her favorite trainee was not the type to be easily intimidated by such things.
“The dance team’s performance today will be my debut song, Crucial Boy, from none other than Choi Gaon! This brings back memories!”
“We’re really nervous to perform such a legendary song from Gaon Seonbae!”
‘Chunyong! It’s your noona! Your noona is here!’
As she captured Kim Chunyong naturally responding to the hosts, NBML worked hard to avoid security’s watchful eye.
In a white shirt with a harness and leather gloves, his hair slicked back, Kim Chunyong was making full use of his sharp looks.
‘That’s crazy, and next to him…!’
“We can’t forget to mention the chemistry between Liu Wei and Kim Chunyong! I’ve heard a few things! Wow, look at them sitting together now!”
“Ha ha, my chemistry with Liu Wei? Well, I’m close with all the dancers, no—actually, all the trainees!”
‘No, Chunyong! The cold-and-cool combo between you and Liu Wei is rare and precious!’
Despite what NBML might have been thinking, Chunyong briefly met Liu Wei’s eyes before slowly continuing.
“Honestly, a lot has happened while preparing for this stage.”
“Wow, hearing the words ‘a lot happened’ from Kim Chunyong? I thought you were always calm and collected!”
At Choi Gaon’s enthusiastic words, Kim Chunyong covered his mouth and chuckled softly. Liu Wei, standing beside him, simply stared at him in silence.
Kim Chunyong and Liu Wei’s gazes…
“……”
Met once again.
NBML, oblivious to the meaning behind their exchanged glances, continued to press the shutter rapidly. In fact, no one but Liu Wei and Kim Chunyong could truly understand what passed between them.
‘Things won’t go the way you want them to.’
And just before the dance team’s performance was about to begin—
“Logan.”
“God… Mom, Dad.”
The others were also in their seats at Sangam, ready for the show.
