Idol Revive: If I Don't Debut, I'll Disappear

Chapter 288: No.4


Rayen stared at the familiar face for a long time. The breathtaking face, the enchanting smile — it was similar to Plotter's, but not exactly the same. Only the short height was without a single deviation from the original one's.

It seems like he met another one of Plotter's incarnations.

'Seriously, why is this person everywhere?'

No matter where he goes, no matter what he does, there is Plotter. It was like the world had a Plotter-infestation disease.

As Plotter no.4 approached, Rayen's eyes landed on the nameplate on his chest. He wanted to know what to call this Plotter No. 4. (Plotter No. 1 is their group manager, Plotter No. 2 is Propagator, Rayen's system; while Plotter No. 3 is Hiraya, Prickles' headmaster.)

What could be this no.4's occupation?

"Yoo Gyeo"

Although Yoo Gyeo was awkwardly smiling, Rayen easily imagined him sticking out his tongue bashfully.

"....." Rayen.

Choi Jaehan frowned at Yoo Gyeo. He opened his mouth and said in a low voice, "Oi, Shorty."

Yoo Gyeo immediately halted in his steps.

"What do you think you're doing?" Choi Jaehan said. "You think interrupting us will make you look cool?"

Rayen, who was silently observing the situation, felt cold sweat cover his back. Yoo Gyeo only lowered his head, making Rayen even more scared. His eyes landed on Choi Jaehan, trembling.

'Boy, you might not know who you're talking to...'

He was afraid that Choi Jaehan might not last until the next morning. This was Plotter's incarnation he was talking to!

Finally, Yoo Gyeo opened his mouth. However, contrary to Rayen's expectations, Yoo Gyeo's voice was stuttering.

"I-I didn't m-mean to interrupt you. I-I was just saying that you're making h-him uncomfortable." Yoo Gyeo's body even trembled like a scared kitten.

"....." Rayen was rendered speechless.

Was this person really Plotter's incarnation?

'Am I mistaken?'

However, looking at him, he definitely resembled Plotter at least 80%. There was no way Rayen would be mistaken as Plotter's face was definitely unique. Whenever Rayen looked at it, his heart would be scratched with annoyance, but at the same time, it would fuzz with warmth. He's hateful, but at the same time, cute.

'What the hell am I even thinking?'

Yet, the scene that was happening in front of him was also real — Plotter's incarnation was definitely scared.

"And what does that have to do with you?" Choi Jaehan said. "Go back to your seat if you don't want me to make you even smaller."

Yoo Gyeo's eyes widened, but he didn't move.

The crease on Choi Jaehan's forehead deepened. "What are you doing?"

"....." Rayen definitely couldn't bear to watch anymore. He stood up and dispelled the building tension. "Hey, hey. Let's not fight. The break time is almost over."

As soon as Rayen said that, Choi Jaehan and the two girls looked at the clock. It was just five minutes away from the end of their break.

Choi Jaehan turned back to Rayen and smiled. "Let's talk later, bro."

After that, he stood up and went back to his seat. The other girls also followed him.

'This guy smells like trouble.'

He turned his eyes back to Yoo Gyeo, but Yoo Gyeo only bowed and trotted back to his seat.

'He also smells like trouble...'

However, if he really was Plotter's incarnation, then he was the perfect candidate for the founding member.

...

Hours passed, and finally, the school bell rang. Throughout the entire day, Rayen didn't bother to listen to any of the lectures. After all, he would be here just for a month.

Instead of listening to useless things that he had already learned in the past and he wouldn't use in his idol + minstrel work in the future, he focused his eyes on Yoo Gyeo.

But as he was just about to stand up and go to him, Choi Jaehan and the three girls had already surrounded his table, blocking him from going anywhere.

"Bro, don't we have things to talk about?" Choi Jaehan said, grinning.

'Sorry, boy, I have nothing to talk to you about.'

Rayen had already blacklisted him as a potential recruit when he acted that way earlier. However, Rayen knew that for this kind of person, saying that wouldn't make him go away. And it seemed like out of everyone in this room, no one dared to go up before Choi Jaehan.

What a troublesome person.

Fortunately, a voice saved him.

"R-Rayen, your members are looking for you!" That was Yoo Gyeo's voice.

Rayen's eyes brightened.

'Nice save!'

He stood up, raising his hand to wave at the troublesome kids.

"I'm going."

With that, he ran out of the room. However, when he went out through the door, he didn't find Xu Jiji and Yeo Haru anywhere. Yoo Gyeo also was nowhere to be found.

Still, he didn't let the opportunity go and hurriedly ran away from his classroom before Choi Jaehan could even realize that something was wrong.

After that, he met with his two members and walked out of the school. His every step was hurried as though someone was chasing after him. Xu Jiji and Yeo Haru glanced at him oddly.

When they boarded the van, Rayen let out a sigh of relief.

"Is something the matter?" Drake asked from the driver's seat.

He was the one who picked them up. Looking at how he turned from a famous singer-songwriter to a humble babysitter, Rayen could only gaze at him with pity.

"No. I just met some troublesome people."

Drake laughed. "Was it the occupational disease of getting mobbed?"

Rayen shrugged. "I guess."

However, even though he was mobbed, he knew it wasn't because he was so famous. During this first day, Rayen learned that although he already had a name in the industry, it wasn't that impressive. After all, he was just some rookie from a previously unknown company. Just that this unknown company became known as a wealthy tyrant who wouldn't blink when spending large sums even for rookies like them.

In a school full of aspiring celebrities, joining small companies would be a waste. But joining and debuting in a small, but wealthy company like Flower Garden seemed easier than auditioning on one of the Big 4 and debuting.

Rayen leaned on his chair, finally feeling relaxed.

Just then, Xu Jiji turned toward Yeo Haru with a notebook in his hand. He extended it toward Yeo Haru, who only blankly stared at it.

"What's that?" Yeo Haru asked in a weak voice.

"I wrote you some notes too," Xu Jiji said.

"....." Yeo Haru didn't react.

"Take it."

"Is it really for me?" Yeo Haru asked, finally looking at Xu Jiji's eyes.

"Why would I hand it to you if not?"

Hearing this, Yeo Haru's eyes glazed. He then turned his head back to hide his face.

"Thanks..." he said while taking the notebook from Xu Jiji's hands.

Rayen sighed in relief inwardly. There seems to be some progress with Yeo Haru now.

After Drake ensured that Yeo Haru was still intact, he finally drove off back to their agency.

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