NOVEL NEXT chapter 44
[44] Next Level (6)
One day in August, just before the Chuseok holiday.
Numerous idol groups gathered in one place.
Of idols, by idols, for idols.
DK Music’s idol groups entered the ISAC shooting site.
-Waaa!
＜Top Idol＞
Another beneficiary of the Isolation.
“Nasurin, see you again.”
“I heard he was on the track and field team when he was in middle school.”
“Yes?”
They walked slowly while receiving cheers from the fans.
Certainly, they were one of the hottest girl groups these days.
“Wow, you’re popular.”
“A lot of them came out, too.”
“As much as Solar?”
“No. If that was the case, I would have been on the swearing corps today instead of Wisdom.”
“Right.”
I chatted with Jiyu leisurely while waiting for Sola’s turn.
Coach seats with a panoramic view of the field.
I sat awkwardly apart from other group managers.
After that, groups from the Big 4 big entertainment showed up one by one.
“Oh, there’s an X-ray too. Over there, Yongseob is one tool.”
“Still in Idol League, I can’t find time.”
“I must have come to see my girlfriend.”
“Ex-girlfriend?”
“You didn’t know. He and Juri broke up last year.”
“Oh, Yongseop was a fan.”
Although there are people who call ISAC the animal kingdom.
“He’s just weird.”
“Yes?”
All idols who participate in ISAC have a certain ‘purpose’.
Friends who practiced hard aiming for the gold medal.
An idol who wants to build an image of being good at sports.
Even those whose purpose is fan service.
Competitors who were selected from high school or graduated from physical education were also seen sparsely.
“Oppa, your voice is different when you’re in a boy group.”
“It usually is.”
In the industry, boy groups and girl groups have completely different marketability.
Because boy groups aim for a very small number of heavy fans rather than popularity.
“X-Ray fans are pretty much an elite special forces unit.”
“Is this the army?”
“But will Solar and Luna come out next year?”
“I have to attend by New Year’s Day.”
Because senior idols graduate from ISAC.
Maybe next year, Solar will graduate thanks to her popularity.
-Waaa!!!
Fan clubs cheering for the idol group with tremendous cheers.
After the large-scale entertainment, it was the turn of the small and medium-sized entertainment companies.
“Finally it’s our turn.”
Starting with the jet kick, Solar and Luna members entered.
Among good companies, it is by far the number one in topicality.
-Ooh oh oh-!!!
At that time, loud shouts were heard from the seats in the stadium.
“What is it, where do you hear the sound of the beast?”
“Brother, the sunlight over there.”
“Yes.”
In the direction Jiu was pointing at, the Sunlight members were sitting close to each other.
“Wow, readiness what.”
A gigantic placard spread out on one side of the playground.
[I wish Solar, the invincible sun goddess, a win at ISAC!]
It accurately sniped at the phrases of isolation fans.
It was similar, but overwhelmed by its splendid colors and size.
“Brother, I’ve been really tired lately because of the sunlight.”
“Well, the light fans are rather comfortable because that side manages them.”
“But I’m going to die die with the chairman today.”
“No, just don’t go.”
“Why?”
If you see your brother’s face there, you’re embarrassed.
Thanks to Jaeha, it was nice to manage the fancafe easily.
“It’s a good day. They’re the ones who came to support Solar.”
“That’s…”
Jiyu nodded and let out a sigh.
“Oh, if I miss it today, see you sometime.”
“You can see it anytime. Just turn your head and you’ll be able to buy it.”
“Yes?”
I patted JiU on the shoulder and confirmed the Solar members.
“What town did Yang Joo-hee come from to drink?”
Yang Joo-hee takes off the sand bag and warms up lightly.
They were compared a lot to other girl groups’ insignificant bodies.
“One well-raised daughter, I’m not envious of ten sons.”
“I think I’ll win the team battle alone.”
Girl group members who don’t eat and starve are their daily routine.
It was a world where a skinny body was a virtue.
“Rhythmic gymnastics…”
“That’s enough.”
No matter how much I tried to teach her, she was out of shape.
The picture doesn’t come out with a shoulder with a bulging trapezius muscle.
Shortly thereafter, Yeji stepped out as one of the idol representative delegations.
It was really big.
Because it is one of the 4th generation.
“Oath! All of our athletes participating in the Chuseok Special Idol Track and Field Sports Festival will abide by the game rules.”
“Respect the referee’s decision and the opposing player…”
MCs from second-generation middle-aged idols praised the good looks of Seon Seo-dan.
Idol members who became equal players before the match.
Soon after, the first running race began.
* * *
A comprehensive playground where athletics 60m competitions are held.
The leader of Isolation, Na Surin, burned her will to fight while watching Joo Hee.
“Sister, I heard you were elected?”
“Uh. If I hadn’t had overseas schedules last year…”
“I guess it was just a gold medal.”
“Of course.”
The daughter of both families who exchanges conversations with reporters.
Her self-confident look is eye-opening.
“hahahaha. How confident are you at running?”
“Wouldn’t it be just about 70% of the moderate running speed?”
“You’re good at joking.hahahaha.”
“… I’m not kidding.”
It’s a cunning thing, I’ll do my best just looking at it.
No matter how hard I try, I can’t run.
“Whoa, I’m going to put a gold medal on my neck today.”
“Unnie, fighting!”
Surin had a conversation with an acquaintance ahead of the 60m qualifying event together.
“Yang Joo-hee, that’s a water muscle, you know?”
“Of course.”
“I’m back in my prime form.”
“Oh really?”
“This is almost the difference between a professional and an amateur.”
“Oh oh…!”
Once, after being beaten by Yang, she frantically devoted herself to her workouts.
She always gets smaller in front of her.
The days of the past when she would cringe even if she raised her arm.
‘Can you run well with those gym muscles?’
I don’t know the sports that require strength, but I will never be pushed back in the speed battle.
“Now, get ready!”
At the start line, the girl group members took their own poses.
Taaang—!!!
Preliminary contestants move forward with cheerful gunfire.
“Now, wait a minute.”
The guy, her strong friend, outsmarted her in an instant.
Ordinary gym junkies won’t come out with that kind of speed.
“hahahaha!”
A fleeting moment passed, and I barely came to the finish line.
I just looked at the record in vain at the unbelievable results.
[1st place Yang Joo-hee (Solar) record 8.97]
[2nd place, Na Surin (Isolation) record 9.21]
No matter how hard she ran, her athletic talents could not be reached.
‘… Yang Joo-hee, are you good at running?’
Last year’s Chuseok ISAC girl group champion and tie record.
Even, she looked calm as if she wasn’t breathing at all.
‘Ah, it was just a monster.’
I don’t think I can find a way to beat him through exercise.
No, honestly, I didn’t have the confidence to beat Solar on stage.
“Whoa…”
After a while,
The 60m sprint finals where the best stars of ISAC will be born.
A new legend was born after a close match that was as fierce as the men’s team.
[1st place Yang Joo-hee (Solar) record 8.85]
A record that will never be broken.
Solar members rushed in and celebrated the victory.
Na Surin looked at them with her empty eyes.
“Mr. Joo-hee! Please tell us what you think!”
“Oh, there’s a paper difference between you and Surin.”
“A winner’s generosity? Ha ha.”
There is such a big difference in records…!?
“I’ll try running long distances with all my heart.”
“Well, what about now?”
“Normal running?”
A dirty world that only remembers first place.
A silver medal meant nothing.
“Surin, please prepare for the next game right after the awards ceremony.”
“What’s the next match?”
“It’s a long run.”
“… I won’t.”
Short and long distance running was just the beginning.
* * *
A place of opportunity to show off each person’s physical strength, charm, and talent.
The most popular sports at ISAC were track and field and archery.
In particular, it is a daily routine for girl group members to eat one meal a day.
Very few athletic characters were able to shine brightly.
“Juhee unnie, you’re a complete monster.”
“…”
I’ve been practicing archery with the members for about 15 days recently.
Isn’t Yang Joo-hee the best at archery?
“Did the B-Girls say last year’s winning team in archery?”
“Uh. But it’s boiling now.”
At this point, Yang Joo-hee is just cheating.
“My brother must have raised Taereung, not an idol.”
“… He was originally a player.”
Solar competed in the women’s archery final against B-Girls.
A close match with an unpredictable outcome followed.
Piyong—!
The MC, a former archer, praised Joo-hee for her perfect posture.
-Why is Yang Joo-hee an idol!? He should have been raised as a player!
-Commissioner Lee Min-seon, calm down a bit.
-Let it go, you don’t look like you’re excited right now.
– The fans are watching.
Regardless of the men’s or women’s teams, I enjoyed Juhee’s monster-like physicality.
“Wow, I want to get PT from him.”
“How would she feel if Solar did PT.”
“…”
Hear everything, managers.
You won’t have time to exercise, let alone PT.
-Oh, nine points again! Joohee got it right!
-Waaa—!!
In an instant, cheers from fans resounded in the gym.
“Jiyu, is this coming out of reverse?”
“I don’t know yet.”
“If I win this game, it’s a gold medal.”
“You’re losing.”
[Solar 230 vs B-Girls 232]
The battle continued to be tight until the final round.
The 3 members of the Solar Archery Team boasted a fantastic balance.
Joo-hee’s motor skills are at the top of the girl group.
From hard-working Kim Ye-ji to talented Shin So-mi.
With the final round left, the ace of the Begirls came out and drew the bowstring.
“Jiyu, go talk to Diana over there.”
“What?”
“If Solar wins the gold medal in archery today, it’s a dinner party.”
“Would Joo-hee like the dinner party?”
“… A one-month free protein pass.”
“Okay, Cole.”
Jiyu sprinted to deliver the rewards to her members, sandwiched between the facilitators.
In the meantime, the final score for the B-Girls was decided.
All in all, I shot 9 points three times, and the score widened even more.
[Solar 230 vs B-Girls 259]
30 points are required to win.
All of them had to score 10 points to win.
“Brother, Joo-hee said the input was completed.”
“Yes?”
Can I still get all 10 points right?
A simple strength event would have been enough.
“Aww, if unnie had lifted weights or judo, she would have won”
“… Instead, the fans seem to run out.”
“Why? Girl Crush is cool.”
“…”
Umjiyu sometimes seems to forget Solar’s concept.
No, honestly, now I’ve just put it down half way.
“Imagine that the sun goddess roars after defeating her opponent in judo.”
“Wow, what a dog.”
Your preferences are respected.
-Yang Joo-hee, can you get all 10 points right?
-Wind is not calculated, but overcome.
-… Is this indoors?
– Still, the wind blows.
After the MCs’ light jokes, Joo-hee lifted her bow.
Soon after, I let out a deep breath and focused my mind on the target.
Fans of other groups also held their breath while keeping their manners.
Juhee’s trapezius muscle, which pulled the protest, rose sharply.
Piyong—!
In an instant, the arrows fired did not stop and were stuck in the target.
-10 points! Two arrows left!
– Player Joo-hee, you are a very coveted talent.
-Okay, then the next arrow.
The second challenge of Yang Joo-hee, who occupied all the track and field events.
The second arrow that followed also pulled the string without hesitation.
Piyong—!
Soon, the cheers of solar fans resounded.
-Waaa!
Joo-hee, who found stability, scored 10 points twice in a row.
I mumbled something with my mouth holding the last arrow.
-Is Joo-hee praying now?
-Looking at the shape of your mouth, you keep repeating something…
-… Protein?
Soon, the last arrow that left Juhee’s hand hit the target.
– Eh, X-ten! You hit the camera!
-This is the moment when a new champion is born.
-Yang Joo-hee is a whopping 6 crowns!
– There are still many games left.
-The next game is…
The MC revealed the next event Yang Joo-hee will compete in.
-It’s women’s wrestling.
* * *
At the ISAC site, Yang Joo-hee shows off her crazy potential by herself.
Other group members had no choice but to look at it.
“How do you beat that monster by wrestling?”
“Ah, wrestling is a skill.”
“Do you say that even after seeing that angry string?”
“…”
Listen to the voices of the girl group members around you.
X-Ray’s subdancer, Roy, frowned.
“Yongseop-ah, among girl groups, is 6 crowns a big deal?”
“I know.”
“Girl groups win because they are skinny.”
“That’s right.”
Roy himself is the winner of the men’s wrestling club.
He obviously won the gold medal, so why doesn’t anyone seem interested.
A boring and uninteresting girl group member dominated the attention.
“Mistress, it’s annoying. The women’s division isn’t even fun.”
“Right. Roy Nee did much better.”
I want to become a star in ISAC.
So I exercised hard.
If you’re a face prodigy like Yongseop, the fans will cover you even if you’re a playboy.
‘Ah, even if it was just a last-minute spurt at 60m.’
Is it because of the silver medal in short distance track and field?
If he had won the gold medal, he would have become a star.
Although it was a well-known group for X-ray.
ISAC was a precious opportunity for an unpopular member like himself.
‘I have to leave unconditionally this time…’
The women’s wrestling club, Yang Joo-hee, organized the girl group members in a panic.
At this rate, even if you close your eyes and grab the loincloth, you’ll be straight to the gold medal.
For a moment, Joo-hee passed the members roughly and smiled.
“Wa-san, is it true that you lift it with one hand?”
“No, is that a girl group?”
“It’s the devil’s talent.”
The delicate sacrificial lambs prepared on the plate prepared for Yang Joo-hee.
As was the case with the previous events, wrestling was even more overwhelming.
“…If I win single-handed.”
There’s no way I’ll lose to a girl group member even with one hand.
How about suggesting an event-based extra game to the production team?
“Yongseob, where is our manager hyung?”
“Huh? Over there.”
With bold steps, I walked to the waiting area where the managers were gathered.
‘Eh, Solar Manager…?’
Was that the team leader Jeong Su-ho?
A great person who raised Solar alone.
Large entertainment companies were only looking for an opportunity to scout.
“Hello, I’m Jeong Su-ho, the team leader, right?”
“Ah, yes. What happened to Mr. Roy…”
Still, I recognized his face because I was related to his industry.
It’s an unpopular member, but X-Ray has a reputation.
“I want to wrestle with Yang Joo-hee.”
“Yeah?”
“I know you’re crazy.”
It’s because I want to get one more one-shot on the air.
“Roy, you’re the winner of the men’s division.”
“I’m so desperate. Help me!”
“I don’t know. The production team will allow it.”
“Don’t worry about that!”
With the power of a large entertainment company, it was not a task to complete even one event match.
Looking at the manager’s expression as he nodded, there was no need to worry.
“Hmm, are you okay?”
“Yeah?”
In an instant, the opponent scratched the back of the head as if embarrassed.
“Juhee must have won too easily. Would you be okay with one arm?”
“…That men’s wrestling gold medal?”
“I know.”
Are you kidding me now?