Since you asked me to write the application reason, I’ll write honestly. Only the PD should check this. Actually, there’s a reason I came to appear here—Jiseo hyung and I have known each other for a long time. You might already know this much, but from here on it’s really secret. I’m so frustrated that I’ll confess more honestly than I thought…… There’s one promise we made when we were young, and it was to get married.
As soon as he read the first sentence, Jiseo burst out laughing without realizing it.
It was because the boldly written answer naturally read in Yeongwon’s voice.
I don’t know if it’s okay to mix personal motives into a virtual program, but I thought I met the qualifications, so I applied like this. My goal is to win Jiseo hyung’s heart, but of course I’m sincere about the program too, it’s absolutely not a joke, so I won’t cause harm……
The long text, which would take quite a while just to read, was Yeongwon laying out his story in detail.
It was quite well written, so the more he read, the more persuasive it felt. But to Jiseo’s eyes, it just looked like whining.
Their relationship and the reason for deciding to appear on this program were explained step by step, but Yeongwon’s grievances could also be read here and there.
With each sentence he read, a sulky face was naturally drawn. Jiseo believed without doubt that most people who saw what Yeongwon wrote would blame him.
‘It’s not that I’m telling him to give up his feelings.’
Jiseo’s main position wasn’t to forcibly make Yeongwon give up his feelings, but to hope he’d realize his youth was precious.
Because of this program, the fact that he liked him might be revealed, but Yeongwon acted like he really didn’t care.
He himself had also tried to make a move together, but before he could even try, Jiseo, trapped in the situation Yeongwon had created, first organized the situation.
Since he had only one conclusion, he calmly drew out the results of what had already happened.
Just in case Yeongwon got into trouble later, he would have to step forward. The coming future couldn’t be avoided, but for now they’d wrapped it up as close hyung and dongsaeng, so he planned to ask people to just prettily watch them grow as actors.
To protect Yeongwon, it would be good to post it as soon as the program ends. By then, Yeongwon will have eventually accepted my opinion too.
Can we talk again?
Since there was no part that required long consideration, Jiseo immediately contacted the PD who had sent the message again.
As if waiting, it didn’t take long before the other side called first, sounding urgent.
― Hello, did you check the application form?
“Yes. I just checked it, so please speak comfortably.”
― Well. Honestly, I didn’t think someone like this would be reachable in this direction. Someone this famous, two people even, really.
“……”
― This is, from our side it’s difficult to dare have you as a cast member, so I think Joo Yeongwon probably left an explanation first.
“……”
― Then Yoo Jiseo, you must have the opposite position from Joo Yeongwon.
“……”
― Anyway, of course if you have the intention to appear, honestly the buzz would be insane, but the opposition too, we expect it to be at a level we really can’t handle.
As the other person said, if their appearance was confirmed, receiving all the attention was a predetermined result. There was nothing wrong with what he said either.
Normally, of course he would have refused, and it was an unchanging fact that Yeongwon wouldn’t have even been interested if it weren’t for him.
― This is a virtual program, but it’s actually similar to the flow of regular people’s dating programs that are popular these days.
“……”
― Since they’ve already decided to stand at the center of controversy, we planned it hoping they’d properly date. Anyway, now both viewers and cast members will accept all that. So if you’re going to appear, we can’t stop you, but…….
“Is appearance possible? We also have to open personal SNS and receive votes as the next step, right?”
― So we also discussed it on our side. To be honest, we do welcome both of your appearances. Because for us, buzz is more important than anything…… However, if coordination is possible, I think it would be good to go with a role like hidden cast members.
“……”
― Both of you would be undisclosed applicants revealed on site. How about it?
“Actually, I don’t care either way.”
― Then we’ll contact Joo Yeongwon’s side too. And let’s decide after sufficient discussion.
“Understood. Please contact me.”
Since it was a matter that needed to be discussed with Yeongwon too, Jiseo only conveyed that he didn’t care either way. Anyway, even if they were revealed in advance, it was a part he’d already prepared for.
Honestly, even the voting part seemed like it might fall through. Then it couldn’t be helped.
Jiseo, who was about to hang up, suddenly added.
“PD-nim, which one do you think is more precious? Just looking at what Yeongwon left.”
― Me? I don’t know if I can say this.
“……”
― If it’s simple curiosity, I think Joo Yeongwon is a bit more precious. I’m sorry.
The PD, who whispered in a voice where laughter could be felt, added a playful apology.
Seeing him answer without a moment’s hesitation, he felt the sign that he’d accurately seen through what intention he was asking with.
― But age is unnecessary in dating.
At the words that immediately followed, Jiseo didn’t bother to answer and just let out a short, light laugh. Because I knew it would be like that.
― It’s been coordinated with Jiseo’s agency, right?
“Yes. It’s already been discussed. I got permission too.”
― What we’re filming first is like a prologue, so I hope Jiseo can also immerse yourself without burden. Since you’ve made such a difficult decision.
“……”
― Then we’ll do it that way, and I’ll end the call here. When it’s coordinated with Joo Yeongwon’s side too, I’ll convey it to you again.
As urgent as the call had been, the finish was quite rushed, as if he wanted to have a call with Yeongwon immediately too. Jiseo planned to unconditionally follow what Yeongwon wanted anyway, so it didn’t matter which way it was decided.
***
I’m contacting you to confirm the appearance confirmation. For the preliminary meeting, I think Jiseo and Yeongwon can proceed together. I’ll convey the date and place separately, and if you have a preferred time, please let me know. If the time isn’t too late, same day is also possible
Looking at the message that had just arrived, Jiseo quietly organized his schedule. At the same time, Yeongwon, who had been burying his head in his phone screen as if looking at the same message, touched Jiseo’s arm as if gripping it.
“Baby.”
“What.”
“You heard, right? We don’t have voting.”
“You said you accepted the proposal they gave.”
The appearance was confirmed without any special process because it was coordinated as a hidden card role as the program wanted.
They were scheduled to be introduced as undisclosed cast members. And he’d heard they planned to gradually spread the news through articles.
“Now that it’s confirmed, don’t say much about regretting it once filming starts. It’s going to happen between you and me anyway, hyung, so even if you change your words, you’ll only hear that they knew it from the start.”
Whether he wanted to quickly change the subject, Yeongwon quickly pulled Jiseo into another topic.
Yeongwon didn’t know that Jiseo had already decided not to choose anyone in the final selection, and had vowed dozens more times that he would definitely keep that.
“In a few years, I’ll have to cancel all the OTT you subscribe to. If you can’t do it, hyung will cancel it for you.”
“Worried this footage will be embarrassing? It absolutely won’t be.”
“……”
“We’re going to go out and date and eat and stuff, right, hyung and me? Thinking about it for a few days, it’s really what I wanted. If things go well for us, it’ll remain as a couple video for a long time.”
“……”
“I’ve watched this kind of program, but first I just have to focus on you, hyung, no, on baby.”
“Shh. I told you to turn your eyes to other directions too. There will be people similar to you.”
Yeongwon seemed to be very much looking forward to situations where they would be tied together as one among several people in one space.
Naturally, Jiseo, who was the opposite, thought about how he should react at such times.
“If I’m not greatly swayed by your actions, I don’t have to react?”
“……”
“We’re already too close, Yeongwon.”
“I’m not a fool, I’ll act differently from usual.”
“……”
“We’ve known each other for a long time and been together whenever we had time, but we’ve never been stuck together that long. And the important thing is that I’m expressing myself now.”
Yeongwon seemed to have more attention focused on the point that he could express his feelings, rather than being excited about the officially obtained dating opportunity.
