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[Why is Miro so serious? LOL]

What kind of interview is this, and they’re even forming a team?

– He always had that action-driven energy, for real, LOL.

– You have to do that much to be a monarch.

For real…

The attitude is just different, huh?

[But isn’t this seriously career talk?]

With Miro’s level, he should probably have a track on the charts, right?

If he participates in a track like that, it’s a huge gain, for sure.

– Seriously, is the chart a joke? Did Miro just say “bam” and get on it?

– Nah, he’s been doing that though??

– That’s Slim Gold’s influence;

– The pivot point, LOL.

– That’s the great artist Miro;

– Oh, true, LOL.

[So who’s the outsider?]

I thought they were only selecting from the café, did they get someone else?

– They have to look elsewhere, LOL. You really think someone would apply in the café?

– Honestly, there aren’t many talents to choose from, LOL.

– How do you even recruit a composer from a fan café? LOLOL.

– Miro’s got a good head on their shoulders, they probably hired a pro.

[Isn’t this guy the outsider??]

(Slim Gold’s profile picture)

I can see it…

– Damn, LOL.

– That annoying suspect;;.

– I just wish he’d match up with a young popular actress besides Miro;;

– For real… Who was it? Kim Soo-hyun?? They’d look good together.

– Damn it, dude.

[Look at the high school kid’s voice, LOL.]

Is that a high schooler??

– Yeah, seems like it.

– Looks like Miro is a bit flustered too, LOL.

– What kind of compositions can a high schooler make, LOL?

[Seriously, what can a kid do? LOL.]

(Slim Gold’s profile picture)

Will they even do it right… or not?

– Damn, LOL.

– I just wish they’d log off the forum for a bit, though;;

– Is it that guy again??

– But, he really is a historical figure, LOL.

– That’s true, LOL.

– Don’t know why he’s comparing himself to Miro, LOL.

– Miro is a historical figure too, though?!

– In a different way, true, LOL.

[Jeong-hoon is super enviable.]

At that age, collaborating with Miro… Damn, he probably got his phone number too, right??

– If you’re jealous, just compose like he does, LOL.

– For real.

– Jeong-hoon does look enviable, LOL.

[These guys are eagerly waiting, LOL.]

(Group profile picture of the Celestial Realm)

Waiting with mouths open for featuring, just a passive ^free ride squad^ LOL.

– Damn, these dudes, LOL.

– Aren’t they just riding free, though? Everyone’s got a weight class.

– Who made them that weight class, huh?

– Honestly, even without Miro, they’d probably hold up as mid-level VTubers, LOL.

– They got big because of Miro, LOL.

– Without a doubt, it’s not like Annan isn’t mixing it up with them, right?

– Damn, LOL.

[If this guy features with Miro, is the place going to explode??]

(Breakpoint link)

Featuring the singer Miro <—

If a plagiarist trying to imitate Miro’s style comes out, is it game over??

- They shouldn’t show up if they have a conscience, LOL.

- They might come out to make peace, for real.

- If they come out, the thread will definitely explode, LOL.

[Miro's taking charge and making things happen, I’m actually really looking forward to it.]

But when they do, they do it well, LOL.

- For real.

- They do it well... but they don’t do squat...

- Actually, they’ve been working hard outside...

- Just a piece of trash, though...

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For now, I gathered three members.

Still need to add more, but technically, it’s enough to be considered a team, right?

Not yet at the stage to draw detailed plans for track production, but to raise our connections, we moved from the group chat to setting up a Discord Channel.

People need to converse by voice.

If you only talk through chat, it might lead to awkwardness when you actually meet later.

So, as I invited people and settled into the voice chat, the first to join my channel was Lee Seo-yeon.

“Have you arrived?”

[Is that you, Miro?]

“Yes?”

[What’s the deal with Lee Kang-jun??]

Seems a bit surprised since that's the first thing they said after entering!

Wasn’t showing it in the group chat, but now trying to act all nonchalant.

“Ahaha, he’s an outsider. Heard he does well with composing, so I invited him. He even agreed to feature.”

[Wow... Featuring too? How did you even recruit him?]

“Introduced through Kang Woo-hyeon, the composer.”

[Oh....]

Still, since Seo-yeon knows the composer as well, she quickly understood.

Because the relationship I have with the composer isn’t just your average acquaintance.

“And, well, we've met a few times.”

[You know each other?]

“Met by chance and he took my autograph.”

[So you mean, he ‘took’ it instead of just ‘got’ it?]

“Yes.”

Thinking about it, Lee Kang-jun is the first and only person to get Miro's autograph.

I wonder if my autograph is still with him?

I often see the hat with Miro’s autograph on it that I gave to the composer whenever I go.

[I have a lot of questions to ask, but I’ll hold back….]

“Haha, you don’t have to hold back.”

Aren’t we a team now? I can tell her most things.

[Then can I get an autograph too?]

“Yes, when we meet someday.”

Once we meet, what’s an autograph?

I can take a picture with her too.

If she wants a hug because she’s a girl, I’ll give her that too.

[Will you really meet me?]

“Let’s have a get-together sometime later.”

[Wow, I’m glad I joined….]

Now that the red pill has been fully revealed, how could I not have a gathering with the teams?

Well, if all goes well, we’ll have the gathering.

If it all crashes and burns, then it would be a vibe that's not for gatherings.

[But are we just ending it with the three of us?]

“We need to recruit more.”

[Oh… with just one track, three seems like quite a bit, are you planning to do more?]

Seo-yeon, being professional, seemed to have caught onto what I wasn’t even saying.

“Yes, aiming for something around the size of an EP album.”

[Really?? Then three won’t be enough at all.]

“Right?”

What’s three even, at least five should be there.

We might need even more.

But if it’s too many, that can be an issue too.

As we talked for a bit, I noticed Jeong-hoon’s Discord was showing online.

“Should we call Jeong-hoon too?”

[Jeong-hoon? Sounds good?]

I got confirmation and sent a message to Jeong-hoon to come into the voice channel, and shortly after, he enters the Discord.

[Hello....]

Seems like Jeong-hoon just woke up, as his voice was still groggy.

Hmm, his voice sounds even more groggy than usual.

“Yo, Jeong-hoon, just waking up?”

[Yes, Miro.]

“Jeong-hoon.”

[Yes?]

“You should call me boss.”

[Yes... Boss....]

"Your voice sounds weak... dislike calling me boss?”

[Oh, not at all...!]

I plan to keep making Jeong-hoon call me boss.

Actually, I want the other two to do the same, but... it feels awkward bringing it up.

Jeong-hoon is easy to talk to, so I can just be straightforward with him.

[Why are you picking on the kid?]

At that moment, Seo-yeon gently remarked.

“I didn’t pick on him, did that look like I was?”

[A little?]

Picking on him? It looks like he’s having trouble blending into the team, so aren’t I just helping him out?

Recognizing the struggles of a young one caught with older folks, I’m the only one who gets it.

“Jeong-hoon, am I picking on you right now?”

[Huh? No, not at all?]

“You see? You’re actually grateful, aren’t you?”

[Yes, yes....]

And Jeong-hoon admitted he was receiving help from me.

[Seriously... it’s just like the broadcast.]

“Ahaha, more importantly, Jeong-hoon.”

[Yes?]

“Are you studying at all?”

Thinking about it, he’s the same age as my cousin Kim Nam-seok (18), right?

This kid is actually putting some effort into studying, so if Jeong-hoon is also good at it, they could be good friends...

[Uh, no...? Not at all.]

“Okay."

Canceled.

Jeong-hoon, you’re out as Nam-seok’s friend.

Students should be studying, right?

[Why did you ask about studying?]

“Oh, it’s nothing, you should focus on composing.”

So what if he can’t study?

He might not be Nam-seok's friend, but he can be on my team.

[Miro, are you discriminating against the kid based on studies?]

“How did you know? I'm discriminating right now.”

[Whoa... Miro, did you do well in school?]

“Me? Of course...”

Of course, I did well.

During the college entrance exams, I totally blew everyone away, and at the school I went to, everyone would clap just at hearing my name...

Um... I’m pretty sure I went to one.

“....”

[See? You can’t even say it.]

But that’s not true now.

“Ahem... I majored in design, you see.”

Damn it, Kim Soo-hyun didn’t study—what was she doing?

Sure, getting into an In-Seoul design department wasn’t bad either, but compared to my original academic background… I couldn’t even show my face.

[Our Jeong-hoon can apply to study composition, right?]

“Well... that’s true.”

The kid has talent, so it seems like he can go if he wants.

[But I don’t plan to go to college….]

But Jeong-hoon seemed to have no intention of going to college.

[Huh? Why?]

[What’s the point of going….]

“Sigh.”

What’s wrong with this kid?

You have to go to college.

“You should go to college, right? You should experience the joy of youth and have your CC moments and all.”

Your twenties only come once.

So you should enjoy it more than just working on compositions at home.

[Miro, did you have a good college life?]

“...I didn’t really have one.”

[You didn’t get to experience what you said, it’s completely the opposite. Shouldn’t you go to college and enjoy your youth, Miro?]

“I could go any time as long as I want to, I just choose not to.”

Huh?

If I just study hard for one year, I could probably get back to college during my masculine days.

…Probably?

Honestly, I’m not sure, but still.

And CC?

It’s obvious that any college student passing by would just say “Let’s make today Day 1,” and I’d easily get it.

Of course, I have no intention of doing that at all.

[I just want to compose at home.]

Jeong-hoon seems to be of the same kind that doesn’t plan to go.

I did ask that jokingly, so there was nothing more to say.

It’s not my place to interfere, but also, it’s not polite to act rude during our first conversation.

However…

[But Jeong-hoon, if you want to compose, going to college might be a good idea?]

[Is that so?]

Seo-yeon’s take seemed a bit different.

Is it because she’s in the industry? The tone from moments ago vanished, and she started giving serious advice.

[Because connections are important in this field....]

[Oh, I see... but about that...]

[And if you go to college, the professors... ]

Seems like Seo-yeon graduated from a relevant university, and she rapidly shared advice, while Jeong-hoon listened carefully.

Wow... is this the Miro Family effect?

Already, I’m happily watching some good influence spreading.

While we were chatting like this.

Ding-

Suddenly, Lee Kang-jun, who had been late to show up, entered.

[Ah, ah, can you hear me well?]

“You’re clear.”

[Thank goodness. It’s been a while since I used Discord. Wow— I used to use this a lot when playing games back in the day.]

Seemed like Lee Kang-jun was showing a slightly more active side on the call than in person.

Online Lu Bu, or something like that?

[Ah, Kang-jun, welcome.]

[Yes, nice to meet you.]

By the way, it felt a bit awkward as soon as Lee Kang-jun joined.

Thinking about it, Seo-yeon, Jeong-hoon, and I have this framework of Miro’s broadcast, but Kang-jun isn't really an audience of mine, so it must feel awkward for him.

[So... what were you guys talking about?]

Kang-jun seemed to notice the slight awkward air and tried to break it by speaking first.

“Oh, we were talking about Jeong-hoon’s college plans.”

[Jeong-hoon?]

“Yes, we exchanged hellos in the chat room already.”

Since they’d all introduced themselves in the group chat, they knew each other.

[Why college?]

“Huh?”

[What’s he going to do in college?]

Going to college, what’s he going to do, huh?

Oh, come on.

Is he throwing shade because he’s not a grad?

“Going to learn, build connections, and all that.”

[What’s Jeong-hoon going to do?]

But have they gotten close in that time?

Kang-jun seemed a little more relaxed now when speaking with Jeong-hoon.

“Are you looking down on Jeong-hoon right now??”

But still, I felt like I had to intervene, because Jeong-hoon might get hurt.

[No, it’s just that Jeong-hoon is Kang Woo-hyeon’s son. Why build connections in college when you have connections around you?]

“Excuse me?”

What’s that even mean?

Suddenly, Kang-jun, who just joined, dropped a bombshell.

 

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