"Daniel! Daniel! I love you, Daniel!"
"Thank you! Thank you all. I was able to get to this point thanks to your love! I will become a Kang Daniel who works even harder in the future! Please wait a little longer until my next activity~"
Daniel came out of the concert hall filled with the cheering of countless fans and their energetically moving cheering sticks and entered the waiting room, where he collapsed on the sofa.
"great job"
"Thank you for your hard work. Can I rest now, hyung?"
"how much?"
"One...six months?"
"Um... This activity was long and hard, so this is just this once."
"Thank you, hyung."
"But what are you going to do for six months?"
"I'm just... thinking about resting at home and then going out and wandering around when I get bored."
"Always be aware of your surroundings and be careful."
"Yes! I understand!"
Kang Daniel. This year marks his 8th year since his debut. He made his successful debut after appearing in an open survival audition and taking first place out of 11 finalists. After 1 year and 5 months of promotions, his first debut was as a project group. The members all returned to their original agencies and prepared for a new beginning, each securing the top spot in their respective positions. Having worked tirelessly since his debut, he poured all his energy into this promotional period, making it especially busy. It was his first 6 months in 8 years. Daniel couldn't hide his excitement at the thought of being able to eat and sleep freely at home and pursue hobbies he hadn't been able to do before.
"Then should I go home?"
"Yeah, I'm going to stay home for a while. Don't just work and rest a bit. Jisung hyung."
"I'm going to get some rest while I'm at it."
Yoon Ji-sung. He appeared on an open audition program with Daniel and was one of the final 11. After the project group disbanded, he pursued a solo career. However, wanting to test his limits, he poured all his savings into founding his own agency, promising not to starve. Daniel, who had been with him since their trainee days and trusted Ji-sung more than anyone else, joined Ji-sung's agency unconditionally, marking three years since their debut. Thanks to fans who respected and believed in Daniel and Ji-sung's choices, the two became the youngest agency presidents and, in a short period of time, established a top 10 agency and artist in the world.
"Don't be so complacent just because you're resting. Let's get together with the kids later and have a drink."
"I already got a call from Jaehwan and Daehwi."
"Okay, take a rest."
Daniel got out of the car, waved to Ji-seong, went into the dorm, quickly took off his sweaty clothes, and headed to the shower room.
#20 minutes later
After taking a shower, Daniel took a cold beer from the fridge and sat down in front of his laptop.
"Let's see what articles are out today."
Daniel quickly searched for his own name and moved his mouse. While browsing the internet, he saw [Kang Daniel Fanfic] in his related search terms.
"It's fan fiction... I guess a lot of people still write about it these days. I'm bored, so what's there to read..."
After dragging for a while, a fanfic caught Daniel's eye.
[The first snow day]
"It's the first day of snowfall..."
Daniel felt unfamiliar with the novel featuring him as the main character, but as he read the fan fiction, he became more and more absorbed and forgot himself, unable to put down his laptop for over three hours.
It was a sweet everyday romance story that started when the heroine, who had lived a different life, met the author, dealing with the stories of ordinary office workers.
However, the fanfic was interrupted in the middle and it had been a while since it was serialized.
"I'm curious about the rest of the story..."
Daniel couldn't contain his curiosity and picked up his phone to call Ji-seong.
"Brother, I'll send you something, so just find one person."
[What? Who are you looking for all of a sudden?]
"I'll send you a message, so find out as soon as possible."
[Dani...!]
"I'll figure out the results somehow."
#
"Sister! Wake up! Do you know what time it is?"
"......"
"Hey, lady!!!!"
"Miss! Lee Chae-yeon! Where did you hear that you called my sister's name like that?"
"Wouldn't it be nice if you woke up when you said something nice?"
"There's nothing to do if I wake up early.."
"I'm proud. I'm going to work now, so eat, clean the house, and don't just sleep."
".....later....."
"And then you'll just grow old and die alone. You need to move your body a bit, go out, and be active. You'll take care of your health and have a partner. Or at least get a job. What are you doing at that age?"
"....age is just a number"
"If you can't even speak. Anyway, I'm going."
"yap"
Lee Yeo-ju. 35 years old this year. She was an ordinary office worker who had only worked for 10 years. She quit her job without hesitation, saying that freedom was something you had to find on your own. However, she is a gold miss who has been living with her younger sibling for the past 5 years without a proper job.
I tried to use my writing skills, which were my hobby, to write for a while, but I stopped before I could finish it.
"Well done, since no one read it anyway."
Yeoju looked at the table prepared by Chaeyeon and then went back into her room.
๐ถActually, I liked you from the first time I saw you๐ถ
"Yes, hello."
[Is this Ms. Lee Yeo-ju?]
"Yes, I am Lee Yeo-ju. Who are you?"
[My name is Yoon Ji-sung from KY Entertainment]
"Oh yes..... yes? Yoon Ji-seong?! The Yoon Ji-seong I know?!"
[If you're thinking of Yoon Ji-sung, whom many people know, then I'm right]
"Wow, awesome!"
[I just want to meet Yeoju Lee]
"Me...me? Why me..."
[I'd like to meet you in person and talk. Is this a good time?]
"Yes!!! Totally!!!"
[Pfft...then I'll pick you up around 3 o'clock]
"Ah...ah yes...I'll see you later!"
After finishing the call with Ji-seong, Yeo-ju took a moment to sort out the current situation.
The person I just spoke to is the celebrity I know, Yoon Ji-sung, and he's coming to my house to pick me up because he has something to tell me?
".....Wow, wow....This is not the time!"
The heroine quickly headed to the bathroom, washed up, calmed her trembling heart, and prepared to go out.
# 3 o'clock in front of Yeoju's house
๐Ding-dong๐
[who are you-]
"This is Yoon Ji-sung, who was supposed to pick you up at 3 o'clock."
[I'll be out soon!]
Ta-da-dak.
After a while, the female protagonist, who had emerged, couldn't believe that the Ji-sung standing before her was real. He was the leader of the group she loved. After disbanding, he made a comeback as a solo artist and was on the path to success. However, when he suddenly retired, saying he wanted to help more people find a way to make a living, he was the president of a management company.
"Wow...is it really Yoon Ji-sung?"
"Nice to meet you, Ms. Lee Yeo-ju. I apologize for coming so suddenly."
"It's okay... It's really okay, I actually like it."
"Haha.. there's someone looking for you, Yeoju."
"Me?"
"Yes, I will take care of it."
Ji-seong waits, opening the auxiliary door towards Yeo-ju.
"Thank you...!"
"you're welcome"
After Yeo-ju got into the car, Ji-seong got into the driver's seat and quickly left the neighborhood.
"But...who was looking for me that you came here in person?"
"A person who is curious about the heroine."
"Me?"
"I guess it's fair to say that there are many people besides you who are curious. Since you welcomed me like this, I'm sure they'll be happy too."
The female protagonist looked at Ji-seong, who was speaking with a faint smile, as if she still couldn't understand him.
# R Hotel Room 1001
"You can come in here."
"hotel..."
"The open area is crowded, so I brought you here. Don't misunderstand and feel free to come in. If you have any doubts, I'll also provide the original CCTV footage, and you can record everything with it."
There was a CCTV where Ji-seong pointed, and what he handed to her was a ballpoint pen recorder.
"Above all, this hotel is run directly by a well-known official, so you don't have to worry."
Yes. R Hotel was a top 10 hotel in the world, run directly by Lai Guanlin, a member of the same group as Ji Sung. Its size and service, reflecting his reputation, were renowned, and it was a place where many companies engaged in business. Furthermore, the hotel's lower prices than typical hotels were another advantage, as it was a business strategy that attracted many people, even those not on business, to enjoy the ultimate relaxation.
"Don't worry... I'll just go in."
The heroine took a deep breath in front of the door and grabbed the doorknob.
Click.
As I opened the door and came in, I saw a man sitting on the sofa.
"Who are you?"
The man stood up at her question.
Tall, with long legs and arms. Broad shoulders. Well-groomed eyebrows and peerless eyes. His trademark mole under his right eye. Even his bright smile beaming at her. Her favorite, Kang Daniel, was standing right in front of her.
Lee Yeo-ju. 35. A five-year homebody. Formerly a Kang Daniel fanfic writer.
Kang Daniel. 30. Eight years into his debut, he's a top superstar and his popularity continues to grow.
Lee Chae-yeon, 27, is the youngest manager at L Group. She is responsible for her older sister, who is eight years younger than her.
Yoon Ji-sung. 35. Debuted alongside Daniel, but after retiring as a singer, he rose to fame alongside Daniel as the president of KY Entertainment.
Wanna One. A project group consisting of 11 members: Yoon Ji-sung, Ha Sung-woon, Hwang Min-hyun, Ong Seong-wu, Kim Jae-hwan, Kang Daniel, Park Ji-hoon, Park Woo-jin, Bae Jin-young, Lee Dae-hwi, and Lai Guan-lin, who debuted through an open survival audition. Although they have since disbanded, their popularity remains strong and they still have many fans who support them. There are currently high expectations that they will reunite thanks to Yoon Ji-sung's entertainment company.
(There are parts where members appear here and there, so I added them as characters)