The new teaser video started with a cheerful voice.

With the ground that looked like a school playground and the blue sky in the background, Cha Yujin waved his hand and shouted.

Behind Cha Yujin, the members were seen in the formation of the choreography.

They were all wearing tight-fitting striped baseball uniforms. The members were warming up and suddenly the chorus and the choreography started.

It was an exciting choreography with large movements and finely divided beats.

When the chorus part was over, the screen stopped with the last dance pose. They stretched their feet toward the screen and turned around.

And after a while.

The members sat down on the ground as white subtitles appeared over them at the director's words.

It was a humorous and dynamic teaser in contrast to the teaser for the first released 'Magical Boy'.

Naturally, the comments quickly increased.

The Internet was hot with people who were happy and excited enough to overturn the gloomy incident from just before.

However, they were also a little perplexed.

The guys did a much better job than people had expected.

And as soon as the second episode of the reality show came out, these kinds of reactions exploded once more.

The reason the members prepared the presentation materials in one day is because it was going to be aired.

Because the broadcast connected the front and back properly, all references to the director's irrationality and mentions of the overlapping activities with VTIC were cut off.

Instead, the image of TeStar passionately grabbing the title song was well shown.

Of course, there were also those who were skeptical.

However, the fans whose deal meters exploded, left only a word or two and ignored them all. They didn't even care much.

This is because there has already been a feeling that things will go well.

The second episode of the reality show was more like a production diary. However, the claw machine scene was put at the end to add a small amount of entertainment.

It was a cut that was omitted from episode one because of the long amount of scenes from horror movie watching that was put into one episode.

It mainly showed members who failed to pick the dolls and who were crazy for winning in a cute way.

The second episode ended with Lee Sejin picking the puppy doll from the claw machine.

And when the music video preview subtitles appeared, the atmosphere heated up again with tension.

The moment the commercial ended.

The screen turned into a sunny classroom window.

* * *

"The music video is coming out."

"W-wa-wait a minute."

Seon Ahyun slid into the living room with slippers, and at the same time the commercial ended.

'Good timing.'

I focused my attention on the screen.

The first scene started with Park Moondae... So, I mean it started with me looking out the window. It was a bright blue sky.

And a paper notice was pushed in front of Park Moondae.

The person who gave the notice was Lee Sejin.

His usual uneven appearance made him seem like an awkward model high school student.

As soon as the video's Park Moondae looked into the notice and looked around, the song introduction began.

Fweet!

The song started with a cheerful whistling melody.

A modified disco song that had the rhythm of the upbeat drum was removed and an electric guitar was put in it to bring out the rock sound... I'm honestly not quite sure, but it sounded exciting.

First of all, we went as Kim Raebin recommended, and it was a relief that the mainstream cheap feeling of the song disappeared.

However... due to time constraints, the lyrics could not be changed.

...That's enough.

"The choreography fits well."

"Yujin seems to fly around?"

"Hehe."

As soon as the group choreography cut came out, the members each said a word.

Perhaps they were conscious of the reality show camera installed to extract the reactions to the music video as a content.

'I've seen all the telescript in the first place, so there's nothing particular to be surprised about.'

On the screen, the story was unfolding with choreography cuts in between.

In a nutshell, it was about a model student Lee Sejin who gathered the guys to participate in a baseball game in the class to fill in the student record.

As he was collecting guys who didn't participate in the athletic meet, he ended up collecting all kinds of geeks and unique characters... Well, that's the story.

"Moondae is in the book club!"

"I-it suits you."

I received a role in which I mainly looked at books and e-books.

The director emphasized that, but honestly, I don't know what he means by being mysterious... Without knowing much what I was doing, the scenes just came out like that.

The next one was Seon Ahyun. As everyone would have guessed... He was in the dance club.

"You're really good."

"You're like a professional."

"Th-thanks..."

Seon Ahyun, who was working hard on modern dance on the screen, definitely looked impressive. He could not refuse right away and was even dragged to play baseball in the freezing cold.

Next up was Ryu Chungwoo.

"As expected of the national team!"

"Everyone! Our hyung there actually shot that arrow and hit it!"

"Haha, I've just been practicing so my posture improved."

It was a scene where he was asked to join the team while doing archery and of course he didn't look awkward at all doing it. After all, he isn't an amateur.

And next... Cha Yujin and Kim Raebin appeared together.

It was a little acting skit that was included in.

First up was Lee Sejin who vigorously opened the gym equipment warehouse.

Creaak!

Then Kim Raebin and Cha Yujin were seen hanging out in the warehouse.

The two gangster looking guys stared at Lee Sejin, who had opened the door.

Creaaak!

The door that was just opened was immediately closed again.

"Hahaha!"

"Pfft, it came out well."

The guys watching the music video laughed out loud. I honestly found it funny too.

'It's funnier because those roles were given to the two youngest members.'

For your information, the roles the two were playing were claimed by them themselves.

'I want to experience life at the top of the peer-relationship hierarchy at least in creative work... Was that what he said?'

//TN: In Korea there's a hierarchy where it's important for younger people to show respect to those older than them, sometimes even if it's just by a few years age difference.

While recalling Kim Raebin's vague remarks, I also got reminded of Cha Yujin's bright remarks.

In any case, neither of them gave a weak impression, but instead they handled it extremely well.

Finally... Keun Sejin who was currently in the student council election, was recruited on the condition of getting an election campaign.

"As expected, it's also different for someone with experiences."

"Oh, I would win the election in that world~"

Keun Sejin said cheekily and smirked.

'He chose that role on purpose.'

There were talks about the student council president election issue at the time of the school violence rumors, so it seems like he chose that character in the music video to cover that side of the rumor.

In any case, the music video ended with a humorous ending in which a bunch of gathered hooligans somehow managed to beat other schools at the athletic meet.

Lee Sejin who's purpose was to fill the school student record appeared at the end like a post-credits scene which gave a little twist.

"Wow!"

"It was fun until the very end!"

The scenes weren't cut off to the point where it was hard to understand nor did they add too much to the story to the point that it would become tiresome. The music video came out as perfectly entertaining. The arrangements with the group choreography cuts were placed appropriately.

"Everyone worked hard!"

"Good job!"

First, words of relief came out from here and there in joy that the music video was released without issues.

And then Ryu Chungwoo indirectly brought it up as if on purpose.

"Especially... Sejin-ah, thank you."

"...!"

"That's right. Thanks to Sejin hyung-nim, the scenes came out looking natural even with us amateurs."

"Gasp! Raebin, so you think your hyungs look like amateurs..."

"N-no, that's not what I..."

Kim Raebin got tricked by Keun Sejin's words again.

"..."

Lee Sejin bit his mouth, but soon nodded his head and added a little.

"...No, everyone did a good job. And... I'm sorry if I've had a terrible attitude all this time."

"Oh, no..."

"From now on... I won't avoid things this way anymore. I'll get my act together."

Lee Sejin had both of his hands tightly clenched together.

'He must have come to his senses after the fire had been extinguished.'

Perhaps he looked back on the circumstances that happened these past few days.

"I-it's alright! H-hyu-hyung had a really hard time..."

"We're debuting now. It's natural to go through trial and error."

"Cheer up!"

"...Thank you."

The atmosphere was warm again thanks to the tolerant guys taking things well.

After Lee Sejin's incident, the slightly awkward atmosphere that had been going on for a few days seemed to have disappeared thanks to the music video.

Although, that doesn't mean we suddenly became closer than co-workers.

"Let's cheer up!"

For example, Keun Sejin, who had a big smile on his face, still didn't seem to like Lee Sejin very much, but well... It would be strange if all seven of us, who were complete strangers to each other before, got together and all started liking each other.

As long as we don't fight.

'I think the atmosphere will come out well in the reality show.'

The apology itself will be edited out.

I turned and stretched my shoulders. At that moment, Ryu Chungwoo spoke softly.

"Well then, let's go back to the practice room."

"..."

"...Yes!"

Even the happy-go-lucky Cha Yujin answered late.

Everyone was already tired of practicing because of the hard schedule, but everyone also knew that they couldn't sleep like this.

Because there was only three days left until the debut showcase...

"Let's do our best. There's not much time left."

"Of course..."

"Fi-fighting!"

After a few meaningless cheering, it was confirmed that we would practice almost all night that day.

"..."

Hopefully more fans than reporters will come to the showcase... I think that would be a relief at least.

"Excuse me."

"Yes?"

Lee Sejin spoke to me while I was pressing my eyelids. I could hear a small mumble as I turned my head out of courtesy.

"Thanks, for writing with me."

"...?"

When we were in our room?

I was so tired that I couldn't think straight for a moment.

I immediately thought of a more recent example that matched what he said.

"Ah, the handwritten letter?"

"...That's right!"

Lee Sejin shouted and then breathed in to calm himself down.

"...Thanks to you, it ended well. I'll pay you back."

"Yes... Well, you don't have to worry about it too much."

In fact, it was just a quick summary of the content that anyone in their right minds could write. Since there wasn't any time.

So there was no need for repayment, just don't have a drug scandal.

Well... In fact, the drug scandal seemed to have been a problem that started from the former agency.

'...Even though things are like this, don't tell me there's going to be something else that comes out.'

It's not like we've been hit on the back of our heads just once or twice, so let's keep being careful in case something I don't know happens.

"I said I'm going to pay you back! ...Anyway, thanks."

Lee Sejin shouted again, and soon after collected himself and left the dorm.

I'll see him again in less than 30 seconds.

'...You and I have to go to the practice room together anyway.'

It was clear that he also couldn't sleep and his brain wasn't working. I shook my head and moved my feet.

* * *

TeStar's Hi-Five music video satisfied the fans.

It was a sentence that might sound trivial, but this actually meant a lot. This was because it means that the skyrocketing expectations for the debut group of was met.

In addition, the tears of those who couldn't get tickets for the showcase overflowed.

When fans who couldn't get tickets were worried and upset, there were in fact some fans of the eliminated ones who didn't sell their tickets.

'Let's see how well they do.'

It's not sure whether there would actually be booing or disturbances, but it was certain that this was a risk factor that Tnet inadvertently overlooked.

And on June 18th, the music video for 'Magical Boy' was released.

The showcase started that evening at 8pm.

//TN: you love to see tsundere lee sejin opening up. somehow he might become my favorite even though the guy seem grumpy almost anytime he's mentioned in the story. it's kinda like liking an angry cat that you'd like to poke haha