[Episode 077] [If you can't debut, you'll get sick]

It was next week when I woke up after rearranging the choreography on Sunday evening.

This means that it is time to check the tally of album sales in the first week.

The results were terrifying.

"...670,000 copies?""

"Okay!"

I asked the manager one more time.

"Not pre-order, but sales?""

Do you know that? Anyway, it's the sales volume!

"......."

For your information, pre-order refers to the amount that the retail store orders in advance in anticipation of the album being sold.

"I suspected that it would be this way because I tend to bring in more than the initial stage."'

I can't believe 670,000 copies went out.

"I can't believe it."'

No matter how much inflation in album sales is severe recently, it is a sales volume that seems to paralyze the senses.

It was even more enormous considering that TESTA's fan base was formed mainly in Korea as a former audition professional.

It has even improved from the original.

Wasn't it 600,000 copies?'

Obviously, the initial page of the group debuting with "Ajusa" was 600,000 copies. I didn't know where 70,000 people came out and bought it for me.....

"... Our male idol debut album is breaking a new record."

"Uh, uh..."...."

"Holy moly."

The other guys were overwhelmed rather than happy.

If it had been about 300,000 copies, I would have been happy to roll on the floor, but when the double score came up, I seemed a little scared.

Of course, soon the man who came to his senses came out. This means that they have begun making realistic judgments.

"Can we win first place next week?"

"...!!"

At the moment, tension rose.

Ryu Chung-woo opened his mouth.

"What's the sales volume of VTIC this week?""

"Let me check".

Kim Rae-bin immediately started searching.

Weekly sales could be checked directly on the album chart.

[LONG NIGHT / VTIC 312,608]"

"......!"

"Wow."

It was an unbelievable figure in the second week.

"No matter how much the last day of the initial start went in, that's true.'

It was the level of total sales of popular male idols.

At this point, I'm really curious about the beginning of this album.

"...Hold on."

I touched Kim Rae-bin's smartphone screen a few times to check VTIC's first seven days of album sales and initialization.

[1,872,863]

"......."

Oh, that's wrong.

"Wow".

"Haha."

"First place, if you work hard, the day will come!"

The tension disappeared completely. The members laughed and began to encourage each other.

As expected, the basic score was so different that the winning spirit disappeared.

The tally, which was twice the sales of the album, was the right time, but it seemed difficult because it was far behind in the music source.

"Even after the beginning of the year, there's no reason for the album to go well.".... It'll probably be hard even in the second week.'

The ranking of music sources continued to rise, but I was skeptical whether I could push out the VTIC, which is stuck at the top.

I shrugged my shoulders.

"Shall we get ready to go out?"

"That would be nice."

"Fighting today!"

The members were scattered to change into their outdoor clothes.

Manager said, "This isn't it...".' I murmured the same thing several times, but soon I sighed deeply to see if I had accepted reality.

"You must have had other thoughts."'

Well, they'll figure it out on their own.

The manager's new rhyme was right after getting in the car.

"You know the fan signing event starts 2 days later, right?""

"Already?"

The members were very nervous. I heard about it at the start of the activity, but I forgot the date because I was busy with my schedule. The manager nodded.

"Yeah. You bought me so much for my album and cheered me on. I'll do my best. Be sincere and treat me well.

"Oh, of course!"

Perhaps the reason why the album sales were thrown first was to build up like this. You seem relieved to say it now.

"Since it's a fan signing."

You need to shout a little if you don't want to make mistakes while talking to a hundred people in a row at a time.

However, some members seemed to have had adverse effects. This is because Sun A-hyun's face turned blue at once.

"I, I, I don't think I can do it."

"Why?"

"Huh? Hey, I'm not good at talking."?"

"...? You're good at Korean right now."

Sun A-hyun, who was caught up in Cha Yu-jin's dog-like charm, began to be more confused.

I sighed and intervened.

"You're on the cautious side, so you shouldn't have made a mistake." Don't worry too much."

"...Thank you."

Sun A-hyun answered with a faint smile, but she wasn't very worried.

"That's understandable."

I haven't talked to fans much in the first place.

While going back and forth during the schedule, I sometimes see fans at close range, but usually I had to quickly exchange greetings or fan services and get in the car.

Sometimes it's hard to put it in a sample because it's not a fan but a sasaeng that persistently follows near the accommodation or at a convenience store.

"Anyone of the members must be nervous to talk one-on-one..."...."

"Time needs to go fast so that I can see our fans."

"......."

Except for him.

Big Se-jin in the front seat is humming and rummaging through her smartphone.

"I'm confident. This is it."'

I didn't expect to check the example of idol extremes ahead of the fan signing event.

How about me?

"I don't know."

If it's a public fan signing event for famous idols, I've been to take pictures on behalf of them several times for money.

However, I have never heard of what the two are talking about while receiving autographs.

This is because the space itself is noisy than expected, so most sounds are crushed.

'Well... I've seen you wearing a headband a lot.'

It's like that. It must be a little embarrassing, but there's nothing I can't do.

I kicked my tongue while looking back at the brain that had only a pure image left. There's no substance.

'Shall we find out what kind of conversation we usually have?'

I'm on the move, so I'm in the car, but there's I immediately accessed SNS with my smartphone and started searching.

[Fan signing event review]

"Since I put 'review' on the back, I can just roughly skip home-made photos."

However, even before moving to the popular article tab, the latest article that just popped up was caught in my eyes.

"......!"

the passing moment

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[Test: 120 fan signing cuts] It's a weekday, but it's crazy! I'm out of the game. Please post a lot of comments about the fan signing event.ㅠㅠ (Photo)]

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The image attached to the article was a capture of a proof that 100 photos were bought and dropped.

"......."

120 cards?

To be honest, I thought of this as soon as I saw it.

How much is this?'

Testa's debut mini-album is priced at 15,000 won. Even if you have raised the discount rate by joint purchases, etc....11,000 won would be the lowest price.

"Even if you calculate with that..."...'

It's 1.32 million won.

"... Huh."

My brain rolled tight.

"Even if the conversation is long, it'll be a minute or two cut."

Since there are seven tests, it means that it should be worth more than 180,000 won per person.

Isn't this too low in efficiency?'

Can I make 100,000 won worth of conversation per minute? Of course, I'm not confident.

Should I just do everything you ask me to do?'

Other than that, I couldn't think of any special measures. I lowered my smartphone and pressed my forehead.

I've been to take more than 100 fan signing cuts, but I didn't know I'd be a party.

I'm out of cold sweat.

* * *

Park Moon-dae's first home horse arrived at an art hall in Mokdong, where a fan signing event was held, fully prepared.

The small stage and audience seats accommodating 300 people accepted 100 people without difficulty.

And waiting numbers were distributed.

[07]

"Hooray for the front number!"'

Homema happily set up the camera quickly, saying she could talk to him before he got tired.

And when it's slightly past 7:30pm.

A testa entered from the side of the stage.

For a moment, a loud enough shout filled the small art hall. Originally, the sound of taking pictures was heard first, but the excitement of the first fan signing was full before that.

Testa, who was entering a little shyly with a wave of hand, stood in front of the autographed table set on the stage and bowed.

"Take your STAR! Hello, this is TESTA!"

"Wow!"

It was an official greeting like a rookie who was not yet familiar with the fan signing event. Fans cheered enthusiastically, but inside, they were crying out for the members they were cheering for.

The same was true of Park Moon-dae's home horse.

"Mundae black hair!" I love it!!'

Park Moon-dae's black hair was not the first time after visiting Sanok several times, but it was good every time he saw it.

It may be because Park Moon-dae had black hair at the time she first became a fan.

"Blonde was good, but black hair is the best.'

She briefly recalled her friend, who was a hard-core blonde, but soon erased it and quickly focused on the camera.

I had to take a good picture and spread that face.

"I think you get handsome every time I see you."'

Perhaps because of the album concept, Park Moon-dae, who is now wearing a white summer uniform, had a strangely refreshing atmosphere.

"This isn't a silly comment, it's the truth."!'

As she was muttering like that, Testa, who finished greeting, crept back to the table and sat down.

"The tattoo is the last one."'

Just in case, Homema muttered, "It's a good thing I brought gifts from the other members one by one." It's kind of weird not to give a gift to anyone while holding a full hand to the end of the door.

"It starts in the order of numbers".∼"

Soon, a fan signing event was held in earnest.

Because she received the front number, she could start getting autographs without waiting long. Moon-dae was about to meet a fan of the first number.

The first batter was Ryu Chung-woo.

"Hello!"

"Oh, hello."

Seeing Ryu Chung-woo saying hello first, Homma stuttered a little.

'He's handsome, too.'

I saw that it was called a hot Confucian nickname on social media, but when I saw it up close, I could see why.

"You look like a physical education student who will appear as Namjoo in a webtoon."...'

She shared a few light small talks and passed a small red ginseng box after a high five.

"Wow, thank you!"

"No, it's not".

The first sign ended warmly. And the next person.

"Where should I sign for you?"

It was child actor Lee Se-jin. Lee Se-jin, who has a delicate and neat impression, was not particularly active, but was not insincere.

"Who are you here to see?""

Surprisingly, I asked questions first.

"I'm here to see all the tests".∼"

"Really? Thank you."

Lee Se-jin answered without being particularly sensitive and finished signing neatly.

"It's fresher than I thought."'

Anyway, the more each and every person got their autographs, the better the image was updated.

Next, the same was true of the members who received the autograph.

"Well, then I'll try to find a space that stands out without covering my face."...'

Unlike his sharp impression, Kim Rae-bin, who seemed very nervous and signed shyly, was also good.

"Which album cover do you like the most?" "I like violet the best!"

Cha Yu-jin, who was more excited than a fan who received an autograph and threw a question bomb around her autograph, was also cute.

"I was really cheeky in the beginning."

She praised herself, saying she was glad she didn't say anything useless at that time.

And a big Sejin appeared.

"Welcome~ How was your first fan signing event today?" I was really nervous!

"I was nervous, too!"

"I don't think you're nervous".

In a friendly way, Big Se-jin quickly made her feel, condition, and worries about what she did during the day.

In addition, I didn't even say anything, but I automatically high-fived

"See you next time!"

"Yes..."

I think we've gotten close.'

It felt like I had built an internal friendship with the handsome business administration department alone. In fact, while vaguely guessing that the opponent treats all his motives friendly.

While she was impressed by the insider's vibe she felt through only two and a half minutes of conversation, she was very enthusiastic about the upcoming turn of Moon Dae.

"Now, the next and the next are going to bite..."!'

I was so excited that I was going to pass over Sun Ah-hyun quickly.

It was such an incredible face to say '...'...'

"Hi, nice to meet you."!"

Sun A-hyun smiled and listened carefully to her words. Thanks to this, she almost got an autograph as if possessed.

Sun A-hyun even put a sincere p.s. below it.

[Thank you so much for coming today] Jiwon! We'll work harder and show you our best!*^^*]

'...Natural Monument is right.'

That personality with that face. It will be difficult to maintain a character.

...And what's left is the long-awaited favorite.

She swallowed her saliva and looked back at the doorstep.

[Episode 078] [If you can't debut, you'll die]

The door next to her was already looking at her with a weak smile.

"Hello."

"...!!"

Conversation! The first conversation with Moon Puppy at a close distance!

"Gasp."

Due to the sudden tension, the mouth, which had been talking well until just now, opened half a beat late.

Years of fan signing experiences were useless.....

"Oh, hi. Moondae."

"Hmm, noona?"

"Crazy!"

A complex feeling of wanting to hit herself who suddenly spoke informally and praising herself for listening to her sister dominated her.

"Right!"

"Nice to meet you...""Will you have this?"

"......!?"

The doorknob quickly pulled something out from under the desk and stuck it out.

... It's a lollipop.

It was not just an industrial product sold at a convenience store. It was cute and large with pretty animal decorations, and it smelled like a professional store.

"You're giving it to me..."?"

"Yes, that was good."

"......."

It suits your character. Regardless of what happened, tears somehow burst into tears.

"Why, why are you giving me..."...'

Why did you prepare this when you don't have money because you haven't been settled in the literature situation yet?

"I think it would have cost me a little to buy 100 of them."...'

She almost lost her emotions with the candy in her hand, but fortunately, Park Moon-dae spoke back without giving her time to rest.

"Is that mine?""

"Huh? Yeah... Yeah!"

She realized that she had reflexively taken out the corolla because it was her turn to write.

"In the self-introduction video, I made a conversation asking you to use flower crown items instead of chicken feet."...There was no need for that. Park Moon-dae grabbed the corolla straight away and put his chin on his head pleasantly.

"......!"

"...Are you taking a picture?" I'll keep using it, so don't worry."

Park Moon-dae signed his signature on his mesmerized homma.

"What's your name?"

"Uh... My name."

Homema was embarrassed by the unexpected situation and realized only after the signing that she had said her real name, not her account name.

"I was going to get it under the name of the account from Moon Byul..."!'

However, this idea also evaporated at the words of the next sentence.

"Thank you for coming." ...It would have been nice if I had a more fun personality, but I'm not good at talking.... "Is there anything you're curious about?"

"No, um..."

No, puppy! Your personality is funny enough.

I wanted to answer that, but she asked quickly reflexively as she saw the staff approaching to shout, "Let's move."

This is because I witnessed the staff keep being tight.

"M, what's your MBTI?"

"I've never done that before, so I don't know, but I'll tell you after

After that incomeless conversation, she was forced out of her desk at the staff's beckoning....

No, I should've gotten out of it.?

"Wait a minute."

She was still sitting in front of the desk.

It's because Park Moon-dae was purposely holding on to her album with one hand!

"Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..."

Park Moon-dae asked again as if nothing had happened.

"Since you couldn't answer the previous question, let's count it as invalid. Do you have any other questions?"

Homema's brain turned in an instant.

It was part of the conversation log that had originally been prepared.