Become an Idol or Become Deceased! [fan translation] P.2

Chapter 266

TL by Miru

Cha Eugene was accustomed to conversing in a language that wasn't his mother tongue. However, that didn't guarantee a complete richness in expression, and misunderstandings always arose. Therefore, his choice of words was always direct.

"These people only ask about the bad stuff."

"The documentary crew?"

"Yes!"

Cha Eugene nodded and took a bite of his ice cream.

He then began to grumble rapidly in English.

[They ask if the car accident left any scars, how tough it is to prepare for concerts, if there are any injuries or safety issues! Or have I ever felt disillusioned by this job! It's like being interviewed by a prison guard!]

Park Moondae snapped his fingers in response.

"They kept asking if you were unhappy."

"Yes!"

Park Moondae understood him. That was why Cha Eugene liked talking to this person!

"Why do they have to do that? [I mean, we already don't even have enough time to show our best selves and our amazing sides. And I am happy right now!]"

He wanted to share joy, not pain, or negative energy.

Cha Eugene had his own philosophy about his career. He didn't want to live like some celebrities, selling their personal lives for fame.

So, he crossed his arms. Coincidentally, in the same pose as the person across him.

"So, I'm not going to apologize."

It was a decisive statement, but the pink-haired person across from him just chuckled.

"...Was what Lee Sejin said that upsetting?"

It hit the mark.

[Of course!]

"Lee Sejin said that for your sake. If only the footage of you hitting the camera goes out, it'll be your loss. People will misunderstand."

"It's okay. I don't care."

"Then care about the team. Because we care."

"..."

Park Moondae used a double-meaning expression, implying both concern for the team's reputation and for Cha Eugene himself.

But Cha Eugene only understood the latter and nodded obediently.

'So, he's worried about me.'

It was a positive outcome of the linguistic misunderstanding.

"And those producers... they probably wanted to show that we handle unhappiness and hardships too. We've already shown a lot of our success and coolness."

Park Moondae slowly steered the conversation.

"Everyone has pain, and seeing it firsthand makes us seem more human. More genuine."

Cha Eugene respected his intelligent teammate and listened carefully to his words.

And Park Moondae respectfully acknowledged Cha Eugene in return.

"But we can't be forced to show our pain."

That was the right answer.

"Yes."

Cha Eugene growled.

[And those people are all damn liars.]

"Liars?"