Chapter 5: [May Dump] (1)

Youngchan blinked absent-mindedly.

I still can't believe you cursed at someone from [Arkhe Entertainment]. But letting go of someone like you is more ubelievable."

"What do you mean?"

"Sure, [Arkhe Entertainment] is one of the biggest agencies out there-- but YOU'RE like a swan who lays golden eggs. You have the visuals and potential. I still can't believe they let you go just like that because of some bossy auditioner-- Wait a minute."

Geon raised an eyebrow at the younger boy's abrupt silence.

"Was the name of the man you cursed at 'Wang Hyeon'?"

"I don't know."

"What do you mean you don't know?!"

"I only remember his fucking face."

"Describe his appearance then."

"He looks like a dog's shit."

Youngchan facepalmed.

"You told me you wanted to be an idol."

"That's my mission."

"Then, what did you do in the past 2 weeks after you failed the audition?"

"I repented."

Youngchan would lose his breath at any moment.

He seriously needs to teach this 'dreamer' every, single thing about idols and the entertainment industry.

•••

"First of all, trainees, even idols, must be very polite. Cursing, bullying, especially DATING is extremely prohibited whether you're a trainee or an idol. But some agencies let their idols date after 2-3 years of their debut. You know, some fans saw their idols as perfect people. Heck! Some young ones even thought that idols don't poop! Andddddd... You must memorize the profile of the known figures in the entertainment industry. I swear, it'll be very useful."

Geon spent the whole week doing exactly what Youngchan adviced.

And before he knew it, a month had already passed.

On the third week of May, he received an unexpected mail (on his phone).

It was from [Arkhe Entertainment].

The mail contained a short pleasantry, a short message about the greatness of [Arkhe Entertainment], a short apology message about the 'incident' and...

[You have passed the audition.]

"What in the fucking world?"

•••

Nevertheless, Geon huried to the building of [Arkhe Entertainment].

"You're here!" The 17-year-old boy was greeted by a middle-aged woman in glasses.

"Hello." Geon bowed 90°.

"The CEO wants to talk to you."

•••

"Hello." Once again, Geon bowed 90° at the man sitting at the desk.

Geon recognized him.

Wang Hajoon.

The CEO of [Arkhe Entertainment].

"You came."

Geon walked near the desk the man was sitting at.

"I would like to apologize in person for the behavior my younger brother, Hyeon showed." Wang Hajoon gave him a friendly smile.

"I saw your performance in the videos recorded by the cameras at the studio. You have the potential. So, come sign a contract with us. We can asure you a bright future."

"Sure."

Wang Hajoon, and the middle-aged woman who turned out to be his secretary, were taken aback at Geon's smooth reply.

"However. I have certain conditions."

"L-let's hear it."

•••

A few days later, Geon officialy became a trainee under [Arkhe Entertainment].

And his first, ever task?

"I want you to join the upcoming survival show [Cap-Teen-Vating] that will be hosted by [KNet], and [Arkhe Entertainment]."