Chapter 132
Chapter 132
The time given to us was, at most, 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
No matter how much we had been the most talked-about rookies this year, we were still rookies.
Even though both the broadcasting station and Colors said they could get us more time.
I had immediately declined.
‘Do we really need to hear that we only got more time because we’re from a major agency?’
The year-end stage was a place where all idols gathered, as well as all the fans.
What did that mean?
It meant getting criticized was easier than breathing.
The members had already experienced a tumultuous year.
There was no need to create situations that would hurt them.
Wasn’t it unfortunate that we couldn’t show the full arranged version and special stage of “Blue”?
Of course it was.
But we could make up for that in the concert that would come someday.
We also agreed with the members to upload a practice version of the performance for the fans on OTube.
We would wear the same outfits and perform in a different place, not just the practice room.
Oh, so what was the special stage we prepared?
“But what exactly are we doing for the special stage?!”
It all started with Yeon Juhong’s very reasonable question.
“Shouldn’t we do something special since it’s called a special stage?!”
“What should we show that they would like?”
Everyone was racking their brains in deep thought.
Then.
“There’s one thing for sure.”
“That’s right.”
“It has to be cute.”
“Absolutely.”
“There’s no room for disagreement on this.”
Rookies.
Cute was the way to go.
Since the arranged version of “Blue” was heavy with a Revolutionary Army vs. Government Army concept, the special stage had to be light and cute.
So cute and bubbly that people would think, ‘Are these the same girls from earlier?’
“Should we go with the classic Santa concept?”
“If we do that, we might clash with other senior artists and get rejected by the broadcasting station.”
“…Then we need to do something unique.”
“Seriously. We are cute by just existing, so can’t we just do anything? Why doesn’t anyone recognize our cuteness?!”
“….”
We all ignored Yeon Juhong.
“Or.”
At that moment.
Kim Geum raised her hand.
We all looked at her with eyes devoid of any expectation.
Why with no expectation?
Look at Kim Geum.
She had the look of someone who hated cute things.
She also got extremely embarrassed whenever she was forced into a cute concept.
She was the smallest among the members, so she could be the cutest if she wanted to be.
Many fans saw her that way.
But she never acknowledged it herself.
“We used a gun in the first verse. Let’s use arrows in the second verse. Since the concept of ‘Blue’ was weapons.”
“…How is that supposed to be cute?”
As expected, Ryu Bo-ra immediately pointed out the grim suggestion.
Arrows… cute…?
“Arrows can be cute depending on what kind they are and who holds them. Look here.”
Kim Geum quickly searched on her phone and showed us.
“!”
Oh?
“Oh… This… This is cute?!”
“Geum… Geum came up with something cute…?”
“Is the sun going to rise from the west tomorrow?”
“What do you guys think of me? I’m a totally cute and awesome rapper. It’s not that I don’t do it, it’s that I choose not to.”
Hmm….
Anyway, that’s how our special stage was decided.
***
Back to the scene.
At the beginning of the second part of the year-end music showdown.
Finally, we had the chance to make up for not being able to perform a full song in the first part.
It was the rookie group project stage!
Three groups would each cover a senior group’s stage for about 2 minutes.
It was called a special stage.
After the first two rookie idol groups performed.
Finally, it was Steel Blue’s turn.
‘This song…?!’
As soon as the music started, all the fans in the venue reacted.
This song was by White Noise.
It was White Noise’s big hit and summer season song.
Since it was a refreshing and clear concept song from their rookie days, it was also a nostalgic song for White Noise fans.
Was it really being performed here?
I’ll fly through the clouds
The arrow aimed at you
It’s a love arrow
‘Yoon Cheong’s voice!’
Soon after.
The screen showed a lovely background video filled with a pink sky and heart-shaped clouds.
Steel Blue appeared on stage accordingly.
Wearing fluffy white mini dresses like clouds.
Inspired by toe shoes, ribbon shoes wrapped around their knees.
And behind them…
“Wings?!”
Prism Homma instinctively raised her camera.
Crazy.
Wings?!
That wasn’t all.
The members held something in their hands.
Crazy Steel Blueㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ they’re holding bows but adding cuteness to it.
Judging by the tiny arrows and bows, the concept this time is…
Cupid!
Cupid, oh my godㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Cupid Steel Blue, damn, why am I not there?
In any cloudy weather
In any darkness
I will find you
I will fly like an arrow and hit you
Seo Baek-young with a face chain is magnificent;
Not just Cupid, but an Aphrodite here
Who gave Seo Baek-young a face chain? May you live long
The arrow aimed at you
Love Love Love!
The color of our love is
Pink Gold and Rainbow
It’s my love bow
Shot Shot love arrow!
Despite the cute concept, Kim Geum couldn’t completely abandon her hip-hop vibe.
With large gestures, slightly playful yet shy glances.
It was a unique blend of toughness and cuteness that was very much Kim Geum, but the fans loved it.
Kim GeumㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋOh, being shy but doing everything is the killer point
As a different group’s fan, why does the one who just came out look so shy but also cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Meanwhile, her apple hairstyle made her even cuterㅠㅠ
The other members shoot their arrows cutely, but Kim Geum shoots like her life depends on itㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋ
You’re the bow, I’m the arrow
We match quite well
Keep shooting love arrows
Pouring out coral pink arrows!
Yeon Juhong gathered her fingers together and released them towards the camera as if shooting an arrow.
Every time she did, the freckles drawn on her nose crinkled cutely.
Her whole cheeks were painted with coral blush, and her lightly drawn heart-shaped freckles, along with her slightly lifted coral pigtails, completed the look.
Yeon Juhong’s fans decided to call this day the legendary Hong Feed of 202×1231 year-end music showdown.
It became a stage that would be remembered and talked about for a long time.
Juhong really suited this concept
Juhong: I’ll wink
Me: I’ll die
A Cupid just popped out from a painting? She’s a human Cupid?
A baby,, why are her eyes so big, nose so small,, face as big as a mic,,
This stage was made for Yeon Coral, that’s why they put her in the center
But Juhong is so white that under the lights you can’t distinguish her skin from her outfitㅋㅋㅋ Now I understand why idols do tone-down makeup…
At that moment.
The song suddenly stopped.
And Yoon Cheong pretended to shoot arrows at the other members.
When the hit members fell to the side.
Yoon Cheong stood alone in the middle with a sulky face.
Then the song started again.
Everyone is strange
Love is blue (isn’t it?)
We are Steel Blue
Steel bright blue
So explode my heart
My My My
A lot a lot a lot
Big Blue Bomb
BOOM BOOM BOOM!
At the last line, Yoon Cheong took out a small pouch and threw it into the air.
Then blue heart-shaped glitters poured out.
At the same time, blue heart-shaped glitters poured down from the stage.
It was literally a blue heart bomb.
The members got up at some point and started jumping around, enjoying the heart rain.
To the eyes of Everblue, the whole world looked blue.
Truly, it was a joyful year-end.
***
Steel Blue having a talent show while White Noise watched them like proud parents.
(Photo)
First time seeing Sayoon smile like a momㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
(Photo)
Seolhee is even taking pictures with her phone…
They’re dying from how cute their juniors singing their song are
Of course.
They’re the first girl group juniors in 6 years.
Fact: Steel Blue is the first girl group from Colors in 6 years.
When Yoon Cheong sang the edited part (something about blue) they burst out laughing
Maybe it’s because it’s their first time seeing the kids exude such senior vibes, but it’s cuteㅋㅋ
Women’s friendship,,, love it,,
More of that friendship please
Why is White Noise still being sent outdoors after all these yearsㅠㅠ
Of course, thanks to that, we got legendary friendship shots, which was nice, but not really.
It was so cold that both Steel Blue and White Noise had bright red nosesㅜㅜ
└ I thought it was Rudolph makeup, but it was just because of the coldㅠㅠ
Meanwhile, ZetaA comes out.
Only six of them are here, except for Shin Yuhwa.
Look how gaunt they look.
What did they do to deserve this ㅋㅋㅠㅠ
(((((((((ZetaA))))))))
ZetaA’s leader completely cut ties with Shin Yuhwa, even called him out on Stargram Stories… The group atmosphere is totally severed.
Shin Yuhwa used to be the main star of the group, wonder what will happen now…
└222 Honestly, Shin Yuhwa carried the group, so…
It was inevitable. You can’t keep a criminal around.
Now it’s countdown time.
Happy New Year~!
Happy New Year♥
***
“Now, the new year is really just around the corner! As we wait for the bell that rings in the new year, let’s start the final countdown.”
60 seconds.
The number was displayed large on the screen.
“It would’ve been nice if the other kids could come out too.”
Seo Baek-young said with a regretful voice.
That’s right.
Kim Geum, Ryu Bo-ra, and Yeon Juhong were minors, so they had to do the countdown separately in the waiting room.
Instead, we came out holding the group slogans we had prepared in advance.
Seo Baek-young held up ‘Happy New Year, Everblue’ and I held up ‘Happy New Year, Steel Blue’.
“Let’s make a new year’s wish, Cheong.”
“Shall we?”
“Of course. The others are probably making wishes together in the waiting room.”
Looking around, I saw other celebrities with their eyes closed, each making their own wishes.
They were probably making wishes related to the coming year.
I quietly followed Seo Baek-young and closed my eyes.
A wish… I wasn’t someone who usually believed in these superstitions.
But after seeing a cotton-like supernatural being with my own eyes, there was no reason not to believe anymore.
Then… should I make a wish just this once?
“The countdown starts. 10!”
“9!”
I want to win the rookie award for my mom.
“8!”
So… I wish my mom would be safe and come back to me.
“7!”
But I also want to win the rookie award for the members.
“6!”
I hope all the members will be happy.
“5!”
So, if you grant my wish… I hope you also grant the members’ wishes.
“4!”
Finally.
“3!”
In the next year.
“2!”
…No, I wish for all the years of Yoon Cheong,
“1!”
Seo Baek-young, Ryu Bo-ra, Kim Geum, and Yeon Juhong.
“0!”
“Happy New Year!”
I hope they will all be happy.
