Rebirth: King to Superstar

Looking at Joon-won who was happily eating the food, both of them looked at the lasagna on their own plates. It seems like Min-Seok was risking it as he slowly took a bite of the lasagna and seeing her dad do it, Yun-hee who didn't want to fall behind followed him. Both were in silence as they slowly ate the lasagna before looking at Joon-won at the same time. 

Yun-hee was the first to speak as she said, "This is good. What is happening here? He really made some good food. Oh my god. What happened to my brother?" As she took another bite of the lasagna seemingly confirming her earlier comment with a nod. 

Min-Seok also nodded and said to Joon-won, "Joon-won, when did you learn to cook like this? You never cooked back at home and said you were eating most of the time during the beginning of your stay here? So when did you have the time to learn and get good at it?" 

Joon-won wasn't at a rush to answer his question as he just gulped the lasagna before drinking some water too. He turned towards both of them and simply said, "It wasn't that hard at all. I didn't want to eat outside food after a while and so decided to just learn some simple dishes for myself. There are many recipe videos out there, so it just takes some patience." And continued to eat.. 

Min-Seok and Yun-hee looked at each other for a second before Yun-hee asked, "How many dishes do you know? Is it only this and curry that you should us a few times?" 

Joon-won shook his head and said, "No, I know quite a few dishes. I can cook another tonight for you guys if you want." 

As soon as he said that Min-Seok was the first to react as he quickly said, "No way. I am cooking food tonight. It's been a while since you ate some home food." It seemed like Min-Seok himself has some pride in his own cooking and wanted to establish himself as the best cook in the house. Joon-won just shook his head and asked both of them to eat before ut goes cold. 

After a few minutes lunch was over and the entire tray of lasagna he cooked was completely empty. It seemed like for someone who were doubting his cooking a few minutes earlier, both of them liked it very much. 

After washing the dishes with Min-Seok he came out and asked both of them, "Alright since today is a free day for us, do you guys want to go to the Museum?" 

Yun-hee nodded and quickly said, "Let's also go to the biggest mall in the city." 

"Sure, we can check it out too. Alright then, let's move in 30 minutes. Also, Jung-hwa will come too. She said she wants to meet you yesterday." 

Yun-hee nodded and got up to change her clothes and get ready. Min-Seok on the other hand just looked at him and asked slowly, "This Jung-hwa is a nice girl. She came to the house a few rimes over the summer too. Are both of you close?" Clearly expressing something else. 

Joon-won looked at him with a neutral expression and said, "No. We are just friends and you also don't talk any nonsense when she is there to make things awkard. There is nothing between us at all and there will never be." 

Min-Seok seemed to become deflated a little as he again slowly asked, "Then is there another girl you like? Someone in your class or University or even in that drama house you worked at? These are the best years of your life, so don't waste them." 

Joon-won looked at him for a second as he heard that and the only thing that flashed in hus mind when he heard his words was the image of the girl who hit him and walked down the mluntain road with him a week ago. He remembered Be Hye-Su. 

But eventually he just shook his head and said, "I don't really have anyone I like right now. I already told you, my main focus is on the career now. Ok? Let's not talk about this anymore." Even himself didn't have a clear picture of his feelings for Be Hye-Su and so it wasn't fair for himself to tell others that he liked her. So remaining silent about it is the best thing that he could do now.

Min-Seok observed his son for a few seconds before just looking away. He knew his son changed drastically in the past year and also by the looks of it for the better too. He became more decisive and goal oriented and so he just remained silent and let the guy do his things. Joon-won on the other hand jusr took out his ohine before texting Jung-hwa to be at the University's front gate.

After a while Yun-hee came out with different clothes and Min-Seok went into the room to change his clothes. Yun-hee sat beside him and asked with a curious face.

"Brother, is it true that there are many super stars that you can just see on the roads in Arios? I heard many stories of people meeting singers, heros and other stars on the road here. Did you meet anyone like that?" 

Joon-won looked at her and simply said, "I don't know. You might notice a few stars in the inner and core areas of the city because that's where many major industries and other entertainment companies are. This is the outer part of the city so you can't see people like that here. I have never seen stars on roads too. So I don't know."

Yun-hee just nodded and remained silent until Min-Seok came out ready. All three of the got out of the house and walked down the street to look for cabs. Soon they found one and made their way towards the museum. Luckily the route to the museum was through the front gates of the university and so they made a quick stop for Jung-hwa to get in. 

As soon as she got in the cab got noisy instantly. She first greeted Min-Seok and then began to talk with Yun-hee. Joon-won sighed when he saw that and just remained silent about it. Luckily the Museum was in the middle area of the city instead of the inner area and so it didn't take them long to get there. 

This time when they got out, Min-Seok seemed to have already taken out the money from his wallet as he didn't give time for Joon-won to take out his phone to pay. Joon-won so just let the old man have his small enjoyment and went towards the ticket counter. 

Paying the ticket fee all three of them got in. The museum was big and there were many things to look at so they slowly took their time in enjoying the place. Joon-won and Min-Seok walked at the back as both the girls who kept on talking like machines were at the front pointing at different things, taking pictures from time to time and doing other stuff too. 

They spent 2 hours roaming around and seeing each and everything the place had to offer as they stood in front of museum. Joon-won handed his phone to Jung-hwa before asking her to take a family picture of the three of them. 

As they stood Min-Seok said, "I don't even remember the last time we all three took a picture together. It's been so long." 

Yun-hee on the other hand looked at her farher before simply saying, "Don't be dramatic dad. All three of us took a picture together when Joon-won was coming here. At that time also you said the same thing. You even have that photo framed and I'm sure you'll have this also framed in the house." Before looking back at the camera with a smile. 

Hearing her comments Joon-won looked through the memories he got and saw what she said was actually true. At that time Min-Seok insisted them getting a picture together and called out their neighbours to take one for them. A smile formed on his face as Jun-hwa shouted cheese and took a picture. 

Taking the phone from her Joon-won then turned towards her and asked, "Do you have anything to do now? We were planning to go to the mall later now. You want to come?" He asked because he knew if he didn't either Min-Seok or Yun-hee would in the next minute or so. 

Jung-hwa thought for a second before shaking her head and said she was actually free. The university didn't give her any work as it was still the first few days of the semester. Nodding all three of them got into a cab and made their way towards a mall in the middle area of the city.

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Author Note- You guys got no idea how close I was to making a typical cliche young master or arrogant human scene in the museum but I know the onslaught of comments that would bring. So I'm asking do you guys want such a scene in the mall? Just for the lols. Hehehe. Let me know quick so I can write up the chapter by tomorrow.

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