Chapter 447
The first song for this festival stage is “Turning Point.”
It’s the song that gave rise to my identity as Miro, and the atmosphere matched the beginning perfectly, so it was only natural to decide on it as the opening track.
The next song will be “Happy Circuit.”
This is the song that topped the music charts this time.
Ah-young and the other members suggested saving it for the final song, but… if that happens, Hyeon-su would have to come back on stage, and I would have to end the performance alone, so I declined.
So, I’ll just perform this song alone, and then we’ll do the track I released with Hyeon-su next.
So the following song will be “Men and Women of All Ages.”
And finally, I’ll wrap it up by singing the drama OST we did last time.
…Looking at it like this, the number of tracks is a bit tight.
If we include Miro, we would have many more songs, which is regrettable.
But thankfully, I feel that even a short appearance can make a strong impact.
After all, can’t you hear it now?
The sounds of Slim Gold’s members’ performance.
Were those the people playing that game earlier?
The sound bursts out from behind me like an explosion.
I even want to take that sound and release the track again.
The top of the industry is truly different.
Listening to such a performance live makes me want to form my own band.
Anyway, after a short rehearsal ended.
“Here, take a look at this video.”
“Whew… let’s have a look.”
I accepted the phone that Park Kang-seok handed me and huddled with the band members to watch the video.
In the video, there’s a performance that can’t be captured in the phone’s audio quality, with a slightly dim workshop as the backdrop, and there I am, dressed in fluttery stage outfits singing.
…Honestly.
Yeah, to be very honest, all I see is myself.
Hyeon-su appears as a feature later on, but maybe because his hat is pulled down so low?
My carefully styled appearance overwhelms the sounds of the performance and singing, sticking in my mind.
“That looks nice.”
Seeing that made me feel good.
Performing on the festival stage is bound to be different, but surely the image of singer Miro will be firmly ingrained in people’s minds, so it should be a successful stage.
“No matter how much you hit the drums, it won’t change Soo-hyun’s face.”
“Ahaha.”
“Soo-hyun doesn’t deny it, huh?”
“Haha, good things are good.”
“Ugh, I envy you.”
Anyway, we practiced more and filmed the video several times.
But perhaps because we had already practiced a lot?
The results were similar no matter how many times we filmed.
“Whew… should we film one more time?”
But since I was in my stage outfit, I was filled with energy and practiced late into the night.
“…It’s about time to change clothes.”
“Ah, they’ll get wrinkled.”
We practiced so much that Park Kang-seok worried about the festival attire and requested a change.
“How do you clean this, though?”
Can I just clean it like usual?
I asked anxiously, since it’s still clothing after all.
But I surely can’t just wear what I practiced in again.
“If you give it to me, I’ll take it to a professional cleaning service.”
“Ah, thank you.”
Fortunately, it turns out I can leave it to them, so I changed and packed the clothes into a shopping bag and handed it to Park Kang-seok.
I do feel sorry for making him do this a second time.
“By the way, how did you find the rehearsal?”
“Oh, it was great. I’m looking forward to the festival.”
“Really?”
“Yes, it was the best among the rehearsals I’ve seen.”
Hmm, umm…
That’s quite flattering of you.
But still, people should be serious.
Since I don’t normally say such things, doesn’t it feel good to get a compliment?
Anyway, after that day, I returned home after finishing up at the gym late at night.
**
A few days later.
“What is all this?”
I woke up to the sound of Mrs. Jang freaking out.
“What?”
Wondering what happened so early in the afternoon, I went to the living room, and I found Mrs. Jang moving a big box by the front door.
“Wow, what is this?”
“You should know! It’s for you!”
“For me? Uh… oh.”
What could it be? Could it finally have come?
“Wow, this is here.”
With joy, I opened one of the boxes that Mrs. Jang brought in.
What came into view were cute dolls and items covered in characters.
Well, I didn’t buy anything separately.
These are all the goods from the other first-generation members that I asked the manager to send over.
I heard they were sold out in no time; is that why it took so long?
“Wow, that’s quite a lot.”
“There are five boxes in total! You hear me?”
…Five boxes?
It makes sense why Mrs. Jang is freaking out…
Receiving goods for five members means that’s quite a volume.
“It’s fine, I can just put them in my room.”
“Are all of these?”
“…Will they fit somehow?”
In my room, only my goods and Tenshi’s goods are arranged, so there’s quite a bit of empty space on the shelves and on the desk.
I figure I can hang up the clock and neatly put the dolls on the bookcase.
After all, since I no longer read the books, it’s time to clear out the bookcase and fill it up.
“Sure, our daughter will handle it all by herself.”
“…I’m counting on you to help, Mom.”
“Only when it’s like this? I’m off to do the shopping.”
“Ah!”
However.
The Mrs. I had trusted betrayed me and headed out to shop.
I was suddenly left home alone, staring at the boxes ahead of me.
…When will I sort all of this out?
With a deep sigh, I crouched in front of the boxes and started taking the items out.
Dolls, tumblers, mugs, and so on.
As I took everything out one by one, I honestly started to feel a bit overwhelmed.
Should I have asked them to check before sending?
I received five mugs; what am I supposed to do with all those? I’m already using a mug with my character on it.
No matter how I see it, I feel like the space will be insufficient.
Even if I have the space, once I set everything up, my room will surely become very cramped.
Yet, getting rid of them would also be ironic.
Well, still, there must be a way.
After looking at the goods for a moment, I pulled out my phone.
*
“So, I’m thinking of doing a goods giveaway.”
I turned on the broadcast and explained the situation to the viewers.
If I’ve got excess, why not share it with those who need it?
-???
-What the heck happened?
-So you’re selling them off because you have no space?
“No, no, it’s not like that, these goods are all sold out already, right? So I’m giving a last chance to those who couldn’t buy them.”
So it’s a hassle, and you’re selling them off?
I’m not like that; I’m the Mother Teresa of this era, saving souls who missed the opportunity.
I’ve already gotten the agreement from the manager and the members, too.
“Now, these goods that Buhwang will personally send are a rare opportunity.”
Moreover, I can’t exactly ask the company to handle this, so I have to send the packages myself.
Ugh, it’s such a hassle.
But what can I do? I requested them.
Time to settle this.
I tied the knot, so I have to untie it.
In that sense, I’m currently accepting applicants through the café.
“If you want the goods, show us how overflowing your love for the first-generation members is.”
Most of my viewers are pure Miro fans, but there are still quite a few from the other members.
Moreover, since the bulk is pure, such things spread quickly.
I wouldn’t be surprised if there are already related posts popping up in various communities and fan cafes.
That should be enough to attract fans who couldn’t get the goods to gather.
-Is this for real???
-No, for real?
-Don’t try to trick us
“I’m saying I’m giving them away, aren’t I? You really don’t trust Buhwang?”
-Yeah, right;;
-I don’t trust you
-How can I trust you? lol
-But why aren’t you giving away your goods??
“Mine? I need to keep my own at home.”
Why would I give away my own?
Mine should be kept as a memento and stay with me.
“Wanna fight?”
-??
-lol
“Isn’t that the most needed one?”
“Hey, I sold mine too, right? You should have bought it back then.”
-Damn
“You need to have stock in order to buy.”
-Damn this guy…
“…That’s unfortunate.”
I heard the remaining goods of mine were also released along with the members’ stuff. Since it wasn’t too many, there might be quite a few who missed out.
Looks like this means there are more than a couple of dissatisfied people.
Then, maybe I should also sell a few of mine?
“Hmm… you really want my goods that badly?”
I can always list my goods again when they become available.
-eeeeee
-oooooo
-I need it so badly
“There’s a bit in storage.”
There are a few things that are either too big or awkward to place, so they’re sitting in storage.
Last time, Tenshi took them all, but there are still some left, so perhaps I could give those?
-Really??
-Seriously?
-This time it’s not a lie, right?
“Are you saying you don’t want them?”
-No no no no
-That sounds great
-Great Buhwang
“Alright then. If you want mine, sign up.”
Now that I think about it.
Each of the other member’s fandoms has signed up, so it would be unfair if Miro’s fans didn’t join in.
Let’s list a few of my goods too.
After that, I proceeded to give a little more information and then watched to see what posts popped up on the café.
[Please, I need the goods…]
[I’ve been watching Anna for three years…]
[I live for Loa..]
[Give me the goods]
[My child is turning 18 this time…]
[My sister is terminally ill, but watches Haru every day…]
From Miro’s fans to almost all of the first-generation fandoms, everyone is writing on the post I made.
“…Hmm”
Seeing everyone gathered brings a bit of a bittersweet feeling.
-?
-What’s with the hmm?
Since everyone gathered like this, is it right to just give it away?
“There are a lot of people….”
-???
-Why are you so anxious?
-Damn what give
“Uh, well, since we’re all gathered like this…”
When would a chance like this, where fandoms come together, happen again?
“Shall we do a raffle and have a little festival?”
Gather everyone in some multiplayer game.
Wouldn’t it be nice to spend some time joyfully?