LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 195
Chapter 195
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“Atchoo!”
“Oh dear. Bless you.”
“Bless you.”
“You guys are really annoying…”
Ban Yo-han, who had been sniffing and coughing slightly due to a mild cold, sipped on some warm citron tea.
“Are you okay?”
“Right. Usually, when this happens, On Raon is the first to get really sick. You even fell down. Are you really okay?”
“What are you talking about? I’m naturally healthy.”
Thanks to the Grace skill, I had already dealt with the onset of the cold and the pain in my buttocks from falling, so I could respond leisurely.
“He’s weak but surprisingly sturdy…”
Kang Ji-woo murmured as he looked at me in wonder.
Since it was true that I was generally weak, I decided to change the subject before Kang Ji-woo or the perceptive Ban Yo-han could dig deeper into an awkward area.
“Gyun Seong-ha, what are you watching?”
“A fancam of our event that was uploaded.”
Gyun Seong-ha adjusted the tablet screen so I could see it too.
1805×× Orca (ORCA) – Liberation (Winter) + Fantasy Garden + Holiday + Dream @Goseong Saeha-neul Festival 4K 60P Fancam
– The way they pass the mic is hilarious, like passing a towel. These guys are really funny.
– If you watch closely, the members are trying to stay serious but keep laughing on stage.
– But you can really see Yo-han’s dedication to the performance. He usually smiles a lot, so it’s rare to see him with such a focused expression. I was smitten when he tapped his mic while turning around. Then he switched back to his stage performance mode, showing how professional he is.
┗ 222 I was hooked when he naturally took over his part after getting the mic from Raon.
– I’m from another fandom but came to watch the mic passing of Orca.
┗ 2222
– Even though it was their first event after debut, they didn’t panic despite the rain and faulty mic, which shows how much they practice.
– If they had handled it poorly, it could have gone worse, but they all made the best choices, showing how prepared they were.
– On Raon doesn’t even try to hide he’s Korean anymore, naturally recommending Ssanghwa-tang, LOL.
– 2:41 Here, Ji-woo’s mic goes from Seong-ha to Raon. It’s a highlight for me. Despite having a working headset mic, he took care of the other members too.
It seemed the fans were quite fascinated by the way I handed my mic to Ban Yo-han during the performance because I didn’t want to ruin our first event.
I just thought I’d get it back right after Ban Yo-han’s part, but it turned out that wasn’t possible due to the stage layout.
Or rather, the timing was tricky.
Fortunately, thanks to Seo Moon-gyeol’s quick thinking to lend his mic, we managed to complete the stage performance.
‘I’m really glad our members practice so hard.’
A similar post titled ‘How rookie idols handle torrential rain and faulty mics at their first event.wtb’ had also gained significant views on a community site.
There were even posts with videos showing who handed the mic to whom, being shared thousands of times on social media.
“Seeing it like this, it was crazier than I thought.”
“Yeah.”
“But seriously. If they invite us, they should at least ensure the sound equipment is properly set up.”
“I guess that’s understandable. Issues can arise suddenly, but it’s common. What really annoyed me was that they subtly looked down on us.”
“Oh, right. That really pissed me off.”
Towards the end of the event, Ban Yo-han received a new mic, and the rain had subsided a bit, so we wrapped up the stage pleasantly with the support of the fans who had come from afar.
Despite our hard work, the event organizers’ attitude left much to be desired.
They were probably on edge due to the messy situation caused by the rain, but their treatment was still disheartening.
“At least the photos came out well.”
– (Photo) 1805××
Despite the rain and hardships at our first event, our water-type Raon was more worried about us.
#Raon #OnRaon #RAON
#Orca #ORCA
Though the rain was cold, wet, and slippery, making it uncomfortable, the photos taken by dedicated fans turned out to be quite atmospheric.
That was one good thing.
Just one.
* * *
A few days later, we visited the gymnastics stadium.
We had been invited to the Chronicle concert.
The area around the stadium was filled with Chronicle fans, the Eternals, dressed in the iconic red color of Chronicle.
Since the Ten to Ten event, I felt a strange sense of internal closeness with the Eternals.
“I’ve never been to a concert before.”
“Me neither. I might have gone during my time with True, but I probably erased it from my memory.”
“That makes sense. I went to a few senior concerts when I was with SS. How about you and Seong-ha?”
“Seong-ha and I have been to concerts by senior singers like Kwon Gyul and Sale, but not idol seniors.”
“No wonder. Only Raon and Ban Yo-han don’t often talk about wanting to have our concert.”
Kang Ji-woo, who often talked about wanting our solo concert soon, nodded in understanding as he looked at Ban Yo-han and me, who had no concert experience.
Although it was my first time watching a concert live,
I had memorized the fan chants for songs frequently on Chronicle’s concert setlist and prepared with a light stick, ready to enjoy the concert fully.
When we were guided by the staff to the VIP seats, most of the fans had already entered.
“How many people can this stadium hold?”
“I’m not sure exactly, but over 20,000, I think?”
“Wow…”
20,000 people.
An overwhelming number.
“Why am I getting nervous…”
Soon, the VCR that had been playing ended, and the lights suddenly went out.
The Eternals started chanting ‘Eternal’ and ‘Chronicle’ in unison.
– Eternal!
– Chronicle!
– Eternal!
Chronicle must be hearing those shouts from backstage too, right?
My heart pounded for no reason.
Finally, the concert began with the prelude of Chronicle’s first album follow-up song, “Eternal Immortal.”
* * *
The concert started off intensely, as if they intended to pour all their energy from the beginning, and it continued smoothly, showcasing the experience of the 20-year veterans.
After a series of performances, it was time for a talk segment.
Wiping his sweat, Joo Yeon-ho spoke up.
“I heard our nephews are here today.”
“They’re not your nephews.”
“After about 20 years, you’d think they’d let it slide, but Hye-sung here is a tough nut to crack.”
The Eternals burst into laughter at the familiar annual joke, only the number of years changed.
“So, where are our handsome and cute nephews?”
Joo Yeon-ho, ignoring Muk Hye-sung’s comment, exaggeratedly looked around.
Right on cue, a camera found the Orca members in the VIP seats, and the large screen showed On Raon and the others, drawing cheers from the Eternals almost as loud as for Chronicle.
Though the Orca members were each wearing masks and hats to avoid attention, the affectionate term “nephews” and their slightly revealed faces made it clear they were from Orca.
Despite suddenly being watched by nearly 20,000 people, the Orca members calmly turned to the camera and bowed.
“Hey, kids, how do we look? Still good enough?”
Kim Sung-young’s question was met with complaints from the other members.
“Wow, calling them kids when they’re only about twenty-one or twenty-two.”
“No shame at all.”
“Shut up. If you’re handsome, you’re a hyung.”
“Even our handsome Hye-sung tolerated being called hyung…”
“Haha, seeing Sung-young act his age, I guess it’s fine to call him hyung. Who knows how he’s aging.”
“Yeah, sorry. Kids, how do you like your uncles’ concert? Fun?”
Some members responded with awkward smiles and a thumbs-up, some mouthed “the best,” and others made big hearts above their heads.
Joo Yeon-ho wasn’t done yet.
“Recently, our Hye-sung and Raon danced an adorable and charming dance on a show. One of them really stuck with me. Can you show us?”
Though no one said anything, everyone easily guessed which dance Joo Yeon-ho was referring to.
“Chu Chu Chu.”
– Kyaaa!
“We kept asking Hye-sung to do a solo stage with that, but he never agreed.”
“Yeah, we even bought him meals, but no luck.”
“So instead, we want to see our cute nephews dance!”
“Raon, can you do it?”
On Raon nodded.
‘There’s no reason I can’t.’
– Together, together.
Muk Hye-sung, who first understood On Raon’s lip-reading, looked a bit displeased. Seeing his expression, the other Chronicle members also guessed what On Raon meant.
Holding back his laughter, Joo Yeon-ho spoke to the staff.
“We have that song, right? Please play the chorus.”
“I distinctly said no, so why is that song ready?”
“In life, it’s always useful to prepare just in case.”
In the end, Muk Hye-sung, unable to avoid Joo Yeon-ho’s scheme, danced “Chu Chu Chu” with On Raon, causing the Eternals to erupt in the loudest cheers of the night.