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Chapter 351 Show Dog's Trip to Tokyo (Bonus Chapter of 1 Words for Returning the World and You)
The practice room wasn't spacious, and it wasn't very big, but ever since they moved in two months ago, Hwang Ye-ji, Shin Ryu-jin, and the other five trainees have been commuting between school and the company every day, and they've been practicing with even more enthusiasm!

If they can successfully debut on February 12th next year as PDnim said, then they will have officially become [IZTY], and will move from this small practice room to the higher-level artist practice room department.

In any talent agency, the trainee department and the artist department are relatively independent and separate, and some are not even in the same building. The boundaries are very clear and distinct.

The intro to the title track "DALLA DALLA" started playing from the speakers.

Hwang Ye-ji, Shin Yoo-na, Shin Ryu-jin, Lee Chae-ryeong, and Choi Ji-soo stood ready, leaping to the beat of the drums as they prepared.

Park Jin-young's gaze swept over the trainees with a scrutinizing look... As the junior group of TWICE and their juniors, not only are the company's requirements strict, but the fans outside must also be even more critical.

If someone wants to ride on the coattails and popularity of their seniors, and they have the talent to stand out, then even if they do, it can be called "family ties." TWICE has successors, and JYP's new generation is carrying the girl group scene. If they lack talent... there won't be any talk of "family ties," but rather "leeching off"...

However, JYP's fandom is relatively easy to talk to compared to other entertainment company fandoms. They are good at "delivering babies" and often promote and support their junior groups.

The dance-style intro, with its futuristic electronic synthesizer sound effects shooting out like electricity, is followed by crisp 8-bit tones layered with increasingly loud drumbeats, instantly igniting the tension in the air between Huang Lizhi and the others...

“dda dda~la~dda…”

When the first heavy drumbeat rang out, the five people jumped up almost simultaneously. Huang Lizhi, as the center of the group, took the lead and exerted force. His arm drew an arc with an explosive amplitude, and his palm slammed down on the beat. His body sank down and then quickly bounced up. The whole set of movements was clean and neat.

"Judging by my appearance, I seem like I don't do anything productive all day."

The parts were distributed and sung by the group in turn... Gong Cheng listened to their singing and couldn't help but sit up slightly, his eyes intently watching the five people's movements and dance steps.

Shin Ryujin stood to Hwang Yeji's left, her signature "powerful wave" extending from her shoulders and neck to her waist and abdomen. The seemingly soft curves concealed undeniable control, perfectly echoing Shin Yuna's pinpoint kick on the right...

Shin Yuna's leg movements were fast and fierce. Her heels kicked into the air, creating a gust of wind, and landed precisely on the beat of the drum. Her tall, youthful face contrasted sharply with her fierce and unyielding spirit.

"Never be discouraged!"

Look up and chase your dreams!

Lee Chaeryeong and Choi Jisoo added depth to the performance on either side. Lee Chaeryeong's dance, with its strong personal style, featured highly dynamic movements that combined feminine flexibility with a powerful burst of strength beyond her years.

Choi Ji-soo's dancing was decent, but her singing was good. Her body movements remained fluid throughout, although her dance moves appeared somewhat weak. However, this complemented the explosive power of the three dancers in the middle, making the overall performance visually impactful yet harmonious.

"Me and those pretty but unattractive kids~"

"Different~ Different~ Different~"

Based on "Teen Pop + Electronic Dance Music", the verses use upbeat drum beats paired with piano notes, which maintains the smoothness of the melody while leaving room for the five vocalists to perform.

Gong Cheng leaned back on the sofa, listening to the individual performances of each person.

The singing ability isn't a big problem. To put it bluntly, it's a dance song, so it doesn't require much in terms of singing skills. The main thing is to be able to keep your breath steady while singing and dancing. And these "little jailers" in front of me, their dancing is impeccable...

Even if he were released now, he wouldn't be any worse than some already debuted groups. As for his singing skills, the company didn't have too many requirements from the beginning; as long as it was passable, that would be fine. And the positioning of this single album he produced is quite in line with [ITZY].

Besides, in today's market, even if you don't speak, fans will still support you. If you speak halfway, fans will either brag about it or not, they won't nitpick. They love it!

For a moment, Gong Cheng couldn't help but admire his own professionalism and dedication, speaking live in every performance. Wow, he really spoils his fans!
"..."

The five dancers synchronized their arm swings and hip thrusts during the chorus of "dda dda~la~dda...". Their arms moved in precise, mechanical gear-like motions, while their hips moved with vibrant energy. This contrast between strength and gentleness is the essence of the "DALLA DALLA" dance.

"..."

Standing in the center of the practice room, Hwang Ye-ji and Shin Yuna... the group moved quickly around their positions while nervously adjusting their breathing, preparing to begin the ending of the song.

Hwang Ye-ji's slender, fox-like eyes couldn't help but steal glances at the expressions of Park Jin-young and that popular senior sitting on the sofa. At some point, PD-nim stood up with a serious expression, while Gong Cheng's eyes were still scrutinizing himself and his teammates.

With their long-awaited debut opportunity fast approaching, not only her, but also Shin Ryujin, Shin Yuna, Lee Chaeryeong, Choi Jisoo, and others were all carefully and diligently practicing to ensure a perfect performance...

"I'm different, different..."

"I'm different from you."

At the end of the song, as the last part fell, the five members' final gesture—raising their hands in unison, palms facing outwards, and eyes filled with unwavering determination—perfectly showcased the core concept of the song: the attitude of "not being defined."

As the music faded away, Hwang Ye-ji took the lead and quickly led his teammates to bow to Park Jin-young and Gong Cheng in front of them. Then, the five of them raised their bright eyes, nervously and expectantly wanting to hear the evaluation or praise from the two in front of them!

The president of a company, and one of the world's most sought-after superstars.

One can influence their debut spots, while the other is a less utilitarian "prisoner"!
Shin Yuna blinked her big eyes, her chubby cheeks pouting with a smile, wanting to greet "Lao Da," but she hesitated because PDnim was there.

Ever since "Prison Master" started what the outside media called "The Young King's Great Tour," he has rarely come to see his "little brothers in prison." It's been so long since I've seen them, I really miss them!

This guy is the most influential, the easiest to talk to, and the best to them among the senior colleagues in the company.

Unlike some of his predecessors who are all arrogant and boastful!
Facing the tense and uneasy gazes of the group, Park Jin-young stood in front of Hwang Ye-ji and the others, arms crossed, his scrutinizing gaze gradually softening: "Haha~ kids, you all did a great job!"

Beneath the laughter, he knew that the arrangement of "DALLA DALLA" did not follow the sweet route of traditional girl groups, but instead used a lot of electronic elements and strong rhythm drum beats to create a "sense of power". This idea was also proposed by his junior!

After Gong Cheng and Park Jin-young agreed last year on the matter of TWICE opening up their personal information, he gradually got involved in the planning of [ITZY], which was originally handled by the second division. According to his junior brother, based on his observation, the trainees in front of him were strong dancers, definitely a dance group.

Therefore, in choosing the style of their debut album, they tended to showcase their individual uniqueness, and the dance also abandoned complicated and graceful movements, instead focusing on explosive power, precise timing, and team synchronization.

This unconventional style is precisely the key to ITZY's ability to break free from the "halo of its predecessors," taking a completely opposite approach to the company's currently popular TWICE, even though TWICE is also seeking transformation.

"Clap clap clap!"

Park Jin-young clapped his hands and smiled broadly: "One more time, 'WANT IT?'!"

He continued to give instructions, having Huang Lizhi and the others perform the second single from the album. His expression was no longer as tense as before; instead, he was full of high spirits and great joy!

K-pop is undergoing a generational shift, and major entertainment agencies are working hard to launch new groups in order to ensure a continuous flow of talent!

It seems... there's a successor!

On the boy band side, STRAY KIDS, under the management of a top-tier agency, has seen steady and gradual growth this year. Even disregarding the immense popularity of their junior group, the fact that TWICE alone topped the girl group charts is enough to make other entertainment companies wary and envious…

The accompaniment to "WANT IT?" filled the practice room.

"..."

Gong Cheng smiled as he looked at Huang Lizhi, Shen Liuzhen, and the other young inmates in front of him. They seemed to have inexhaustible energy. All five of them had neatly tied high ponytails, and their dance moves were crisp and clean. Park Jin-young's smiling voice came from beside him: "What do you think?"

"That's good. Make sure the music video is well-made, and have the people from the second division put in a lot of effort." Gong Cheng said after thinking seriously for a moment. This debut single album, created for [ITZY], focuses on youthful energy and sharp wit: "Whether it can become an instant hit depends on the music video and the stage performances..."

"As for singing skills..." He chuckled and looked at Park Jin-young: "About the same!"

The sheer energy of Huang Lizhi and her group, once they step onto the music show stage, will amplify their characteristics and the album's style and concept even further, creating an even greater impact. After all, many fans are there to watch idols perform! Others will choose to listen to their songs.

"Aigoo, you really don't trust the company's second division at all. Don't forget you're also affiliated with the second division." Park Jin-young chuckled helplessly. The company's solo artists, including himself JY.park, all belonged to the second division.

"I trusted them, and I almost became a flop!"

Gong Cheng joked that although he produced his own debut album, the marketing plan and all other debut-related matters were arranged by the second division. Then, perhaps due to bad luck, that incident happened.

Later, after the "Cannon Corps" achieved results, all his comebacks and personal projects were unrelated to the company's second and third divisions, or the first division. Park Jin-young personally handled them, which was beyond the three realms and beyond the ordinary!

Initially, the second division was dissatisfied, but the real benefits were reflected in the company's quarterly reports, and Gong Cheng felt that the whole world was full of good people!

Even May has become a "good grandson"!
"..."

During their casual conversation, the performance of "WANT IT?" ended. Park Jin-young wasn't in a hurry to urge them on their progress. He was just here to get a feel for things. There were still more than forty days until ITZY's debut, so he would naturally come over often in the coming days to keep a close eye on their progress!

After all, with such high expectations placed upon them, countless eyes are watching them closely.

"..."

Park Jin-young stood up again and took two more injections of chicken blood!

Perhaps this is the baptism that JYP's trainees must undergo before their debut...

The five easily fooled "junior prisoners" couldn't wait to continue practicing on the spot.

Then, DiCaprio gestured for Gong Cheng to say a few words. He stood up and carefully surveyed Huang Lizhi, Shen Youna, Shen Liuzhen, Li Cailing, and Cui Zhixiu. After thinking for a while, he felt there wasn't much to say; they had done quite well.
You will succeed!

He smiled warmly and left with those words, then glanced at his watch; it was lunchtime: "Shall we go to the cafeteria for a meal together?"

Gong Cheng still remembers that among the five trainees in front of him, Huang Lizhi and Shen Liuzhen were his "food buddies".

"You guys go ahead, but watch your figures!"

Park Jin-young smiled very kindly. When his junior brother was in the company, he was very close to the trainees in front of him. Everyone in the company knew that there was a strong family bond between them! In particular, the employees often saw the trainees sticking to their junior brother like a little shadow in the cafeteria in the past two years, asking him about debut matters.

With Park Jin-young's approval, Hwang Ye-ji, Shin Yoo-na, and the others immediately beamed with joy.

"You guys go wait for me in the cafeteria. I need to talk to Zhenying about something, I'll be down soon."

Gong Cheng waved with a smile and walked out of the practice room first with Park Jin-young. Then he mentioned, "Hyung, I'm going to Tokyo tomorrow. I might be back the day after tomorrow, or maybe on New Year's Day, or even tomorrow night..."

"What are you going to Tokyo for? The Kohaku Uta Gassen? Didn't you already refuse?"

Park Jin-young was a little puzzled, but then he realized that this kid never informed him beforehand, unless he was going abroad alone: ​​"You're going alone?"

"Yes, tomorrow is Sana-chan's birthday, and it's also TWICE's second year participating in the Kohaku Uta Gassen. Anyway, I'm on vacation and don't have much to do, so I'd like to go to Tokyo for a bit." Gong Cheng walked into the elevator and truthfully explained!

Park Jin-young wasn't worried about what he might speculate. He usually wouldn't miss any of the TWICE members' birthdays when they were in Seoul, and Park Jin-young knew this very well, otherwise there wouldn't have been so many rumors about a "tenth member of TWICE" in the company.

“…Is that so? But I’m worried about you going alone.” Park Jin-young said with a conflicted expression. There are so many temptations outside, with so many sasaeng fans. What if something happens to his dear junior brother?
These days, Gong Cheng is always accompanied by a large number of bodyguards whenever he goes out, but he suddenly looked up with a suspicious look in his eyes: "You don't happen to like Sana-chan, do you? Did you come all the way from Seoul to celebrate her birthday?"

At this point, his eyelids twitched, but he couldn't help but smile. His heart was filled with complicated feelings. Actually, it wouldn't be a bad thing for his junior to date an artist under the company!

Don’t let the rich water go to outsiders!

"Yes, hyung! I really like Sana-chan!" Gong Cheng said earnestly, but before Park Jin-young could react with surprise, he added, "I also really like Mina-chan~ Momo-chan~ Tzuyu~ Nayeon~ Chaeyoung~ Dahyun~"

Tie Tie, I don't like to lie!

The smiling face, when seen by Park Jin-young, instantly changed his previously blank expression into an exasperated exasperation: "Stop, stop, stop! All you do is talk nonsense and tease me all day long?"

"I really don't understand you. You get along so well with the TWICE members, yet you're not interested in any of them..."

Are the girls from SM and YG really better than those from JYP?

Park Jin-young clearly didn't believe what he had just said, thinking he was just talking nonsense again! Instead, she asked him a question in silence!
"Annyeong!"

"Of course, the girls in our company are the best..." Gong Cheng shook his head in rebuttal. Senior brother! This time, I won't let you lose to Lee Soo-man and Yang Hyun-suk! If Nayeon and the others aren't good enough, how can I eat seven of them?!
"Aish, whatever. You don't need to report your relationships with artists from other companies, and I'm too lazy to care. I'm just worried... sigh!" Park Jin-young put on a very worried expression. Generally speaking, artists under his company are required to report their relationships to the company in order to cover them up.

But to be honest, it doesn't matter whether this junior brother next to him hides it or not. After all, his reputation as a "playboy" is well-known. It would be a problem if he didn't date him! What he's afraid of is that Gong Cheng won't date him and will be engrossed in his work all day!

My junior brother is so career-minded!
"Xiao Cheng, sometimes life can't just be about work and music... do you understand? Get to know those girls who make your heart flutter more, if... I mean, if!"

Park Jin-young hesitated for a while, then looked at his junior brother very seriously: "If you really have a girl you like, even if she's an artist under the company, like Suzy or Nayeon, the company won't stop you!"

"Brother... was young once too!"

"Don't worry about the company, I'm all for you!"

"How about TWICE?" Gong Cheng asked tentatively with a smile, watching the elevator that was about to arrive at the restaurant.

"If you really like any one of the members, and you like each other, then I can make the decision!" Park Jin-yeong said seriously, not because he was being hypocritical!

Okay, he's just being hypocritical!

Who does Kang Daniel think he is, to be compared to his junior?!

"Haha~ Senior brother!"

"You're so nice!"

Gong Cheng smiled somewhat embarrassedly, his face flushing slightly, before he got up and walked out of the elevator!

We absolutely need to upgrade our ATMs next year!

I absolutely have to take my most respected and beloved senior brother with me to America! Let's go for a ride! That's so kind of you!

"Aigoo hahaha!"

"Hey kid, do you really like any of the TWICE members? Why are you blushing? Haha!"

Park Jin-young's eyes accurately caught his junior's blush, and he thought that his secret had been exposed and he was shy and embarrassed!

As the elevator doors closed, he felt a deep sense of emotion.

I wonder who the girl my junior likes is?
Nayeon? Sana? Mina? Tzuyu? Chaeyoung? Momo?

Dahyun? Dahyun definitely wouldn't...

Park Jin-young believes that Dahyun is not as good-looking as the others mentioned above, and has a very typical Korean appearance, which his junior might not like too much.

Deferred?

So handsome!
Park Ji-hyo? Get lost, you dating addict! You're not good enough for my junior!
……

Gong Cheng arrived at the company's most popular green organic canteen and greeted many of the staff who came to eat. He then spotted Huang Lizhi, Shen Youna, Shen Liuzhen, Li Cailing, and Cui Zhixiu sitting together, looking around and occasionally whispering to each other.

...Hwang Ye-ji wore a bright yellow hooded sweatshirt, Shin Yuna wore a refreshing mint green, Shin Ryu-jin chose a cool black, Lee Chae-ryeong's light pink looked particularly gentle, and Choi Ji-soo wore a clean white. The five different colored sweatshirts were paired with matching black sweatpants and white sneakers, which were both comfortable and full of vitality.

All five of them wore neat high ponytails, with the ends of their hair slightly raised, revealing their full foreheads and delicate profiles.

Hwang Ye-ji's ponytail was tied tightly, exuding a crisp and handsome vibe. Shin Yuna's hair had some natural curls at the ends, adding a touch of liveliness. Shin Ryu-jin's wispy hair was tucked behind her ears, and her eyes were bright and full of heroic spirit.

"Oppa~!" Lee Chae-ryeong had a small colorful hair clip in her ponytail. She saw Gong Cheng first, stood up and waved!
And the gentle and graceful Choi Jisoo also smiled and squinted her eyes...

"Awaited……"

Gong Cheng strode over and casually sat down next to Shen Youna. Looking at his excited younger brothers, he couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Is it really necessary for you guys?"

"It's just that he's about to debut..."

“Senior, someone like you who hasn’t experienced the trainee period can’t empathize with us~” Hwang Ye-ji raised her head, still calling him senior, but since they’ve known each other for so long, she wasn’t reserved at all!

On the contrary, he spoke in a relaxed and comfortable manner, with a happy expression on his face.

"I never intended to empathize with the trainees."

Gong Cheng spoke frankly, then lowered his head and ate the food on his plate. He briefly checked on the "little prison brothers," as he had an appointment with our Jisoo that afternoon!
I'm planning to go to the gym together and personally teach her what boxing is all about!
However, to put it bluntly, he estimated that he would still get beaten up if he went there in the afternoon... According to Kim Ji-soo, the Muay Thai coach that Lisa hired was fired by her!

"Oppa~ I'm a little nervous, what should I do?"

"What if our fans don't like us?"

Lee Chae-ryeong, her face pale, put down her chopsticks and began to ask her senior for advice! She was nothing like the person she had been asking all sorts of random questions during the past two years, before the [ITZY] project was officially announced, such as, "What's it like for an oppa to debut?", "..."—a series of chaotic yet hopeful questions.

Upon hearing this question, Shen Youna and the others looked over, and their previously good mood turned somewhat uneasy.

"If you don't like it, you don't like it. Why worry so much?"

Gong Cheng casually offered a word of comfort, but seeing the worried expressions on the faces of the "little jailers," he added, "To be honest, as long as you're an idol or artist, from the moment you debut, even if your career flops in the future, you'll still have fans supporting you!"

He shared his opinion, saying that idols have a halo effect, and even the least popular celebrities will have a small group of fans, just a matter of how many or how few. Just like Ryu Jun-yeol, one of the male leads who played Kim Jung-hwan in "Reply 1988" a couple of years ago.

He's been doing quite well in Chungmuro ​​these past two years, and he's been involved in real estate speculation in private. But in terms of looks, he's just average, definitely not handsome. Yet his fans and agency have managed to market him as "ugly-handsome"!
Pinch it, ugly is ugly! Handsome is handsome! What kind of nonsense is "ugly-handsome"?!

He was completely drunk, so in his opinion, Huang Lizhi and the others' worries were a bit unfounded...

"Once you debut, perhaps the online fan support for you will be like that."

"Handsome little sister RYUJIN~rapper~lead vocalist little sister Lia~" Gong Cheng rattled off the stage names and team roles of the members. He knew the fandom so well! But he wasn't as fandom-like or cloying as he made it sound!
"Me! Me! Oppa~"

The group laughed at Gong Cheng's words, their eyes filled with even more anticipation and longing. Shen Youna grinned and eagerly asked how her fans would support her in the fandom.

"Yuna?"

Gong Cheng chuckled and took a sip of orange juice, then pondered for a moment: "A giant maknae? It's kind of a tradition in our company!"

It seems that starting from Tzuyu's TIWCE, her exceptional height, and her status as the tallest member of the group, led to the term "giant maknae" (youngest member). Another term is "visual maknae" (youngest member with stunning visuals). This term originated even earlier with Miss A, whose maknae was Bae Suzy.

Adding to the list are Zhou Tzuyu and "Tarot" from "Patrick," both of whom are considered "visual powerhouses among the youngest members"... and then look at Shin Yuna in front of us, with a tall figure, nearly 170 cm tall, 169 cm, and she's still growing taller at 15 years old, and her looks are also amazing.

Perhaps, in the future, they will compete for the title of "Five Colors One".

"Oh my god, Oppa is making us blush with all the praise!"

Huang Lizhi picked up his drink, took a sip, and his narrow, fox-like eyes narrowed into slits with a smile!
Shin Yuna, standing to the side, was also beaming. Where could she find such a great "boss"? Not only did he protect them and let them do whatever they wanted in the company, but he also had a sweet tongue!
"Just telling the truth."

Gong Cheng chuckled, picked up a tissue to wipe his mouth, and said encouragingly, "So, as for being afraid of not having fans, that's nonsense!"

"Having a label will make you memorable."

"Now it seems that all five of you have quite a few unique characteristics, so keep up the good work!"

As he said these words, Haji Makoto was also a little emotional. How did he become a senior in the blink of an eye?

It's become a global sensation...

But when he turned around, he realized he was only 22 years old? That's only about 4 years older than Hwang Yee-ji.

"..."

……

"You're still so happy about getting beaten up?"

In a private gym at No. 21, Seongkol-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, amidst the falling snow, Kim Jisoo pushed aside the barrier of the ring and slipped inside. Standing eagerly in front of Gong Cheng, she tied up her long, straight hair and looked at the lazy [First Dawn] with a provocative gaze.

"I'm happy to see you!"

Gong Cheng leaned against the railing. The last time he stood in the ring with his beloved student Momo, teaching her boxing, was back then. Seeing himself here with Kim Jisoo was quite a strange feeling!

As for what Wuli Xiuxiu meant by "getting beaten up"?
I'm getting beaten! You'll be getting cannon fodder in the future!
Just like with my good sister Chou Tzu-yu, she's my little sister now, maybe next year she'll be my darling, and the year after that she'll be my little wife... It's the same principle. Even though I'm standing in the ring with Kim Ji-soo right now, who knows, maybe one day we'll be having a physical fight on a waterbed!
Master Gong has his own rhythm!
"Don't say things like that that weaken my punches!"

Kim Jisoo gritted her teeth and said somewhat embarrassedly. Her neatly tied ponytail hung down her back, and there was actually no hatred for the "New Dawn" in her delicate eyes anymore!
The revenge was taken a couple of days ago, and he... he even told others that she was his daughter!
Although the two are not dating yet, Kim Jisoo doesn't really want to be like Jo Miyeon, Bae Joo-hyun, and Lim Nayeon. She just wants to be with Gong Cheng in a clean and innocent way. She wants to be clean and innocent, and Gong Cheng wants to be clean and innocent too!
So, learning boxing wasn't about venting anger; it was something Kim Ji-soo had genuinely thought about seriously!

Since he's so afraid of me, if I don't learn some fighting skills, how am I going to discipline him in the future? He's the kind of person who responds better to force than gentleness...

"...You have such a lack of self-control, Jisoo!"

Gong Cheng grinned mischievously, then casually assumed a boxing stance, reminding him once again, "I'll say it again, no hitting my face!" He was actually planning to give a serious lesson; since he was going to learn, he might as well learn something!

It's for improving health!
"Aish... Arasso! Stop nagging! Are you going to bring up your face, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, again?"

Kim Ji-soo waved her glove-clad hand impatiently, her expression excited! Although she didn't hate Gong Cheng as much anymore, how could she miss this opportunity to beat up [Newborn East Dawn]?
"the last point!"

"We can't fight here either, understand?!"

Gong Cheng's face flushed, and he hesitated before pointing to his renowned second brother. Mainly because Kim Ji-soo was rather rough...

Male models in the red-light district make a living less because of their looks and more because of their prowess... This is the key reason why Jisoo, Nayeon, Miyeon, and Joohyun "share the same fate"! The real core weakness, the Achilles' heel!
"ah!"

Kim Jisoo looked in the direction he was pointing, then blushed and spat out, "How could I possibly hit someone there?!"

"Dirty!"

"Okay, okay!" Gong Cheng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her confident assurance, and then retorted, "Whether it's vulgar or shameless, it all requires capital!"

Master Gong, you've got something interesting to share!
Even if you're a jerk your whole life, you still have something to offer!

On the ring, Gong Cheng, dressed in black shorts and a matching short-sleeved shirt, stood tall in the center of the ground, his eyes scanning back and forth in front of him. He stood on tiptoe like a kangaroo, his back bent and his body hunched over like a spring.

She wore white shorts with bare legs, a pink tank top, and her fairly well-endowed chest bulged out in a cleavage. Her slender white arms were placed in front of her very serious face.

Gong Cheng couldn't help but chuckle as he watched Kim Jisoo's footsteps and the position of her fist: "Ani!"

"What did the Muay Thai coach you hired teach you?"

"That's really... hilarious!"

Beneath his careless laughter...

Kim Ji-soo completely ignored his verbal sparring skills, took a big step forward, and shouted with great momentum, "Take this punch!" To be honest, she knew in her heart that she couldn't beat this [New Dawn]!

As far as she knew, Gong Cheng, who won the championship in his first underground free fighting competition in 2014, defeated the famous "heavy hitter Park Guk-chang" in Guro District in 15, witnessed by her and Zhao Meiyan!
In my memory, the image of [First Dawn] standing on the boxing ring, so nerve-wracking and breathtaking, was truly cool!
But Kim Ji-soo was fearless. Despite his bad nature, he still had a conscience!
"Snapped!"

On the ring, Gong Cheng swayed lightly, raised his arm and blocked Kim Ji-soo's fist with a sidestep, but did not continue to throw punches!

Since coming to Seoul, he hasn't had many friends. Apart from his interest in music, he has been practicing at the boxing club. He has built a solid foundation since childhood, so he is not some child prodigy who suddenly "opened up" his Ren and Du meridians!

That's the fantasy channel...

"call!"

Kim Jisoo raised her leg again and kicked out with a "whoosh".

Aerial attack!

Gong Cheng, who had been immersed in controlling his pace and rhythm for nearly ten years, arrived behind Kim Ji-soo with just a sway of his tall figure. Before Ji-soo could turn around, he gently lifted his foot and kicked her buttocks, without using much force, just to humiliate her!
"Wow~ That's fierce, Kim Jisoo!"

He burst out laughing, his tone incredibly sarcastic!
"You almost let me warm up!"

"You son of a bitch!" Kim Jisoo had just regained her balance when she felt her shapely buttocks being lightly kicked, which made her feel quite humiliated! She suddenly came to her senses, as if her competitive spirit had been aroused, and stopped imitating the footwork that her Muay Thai coach had taught her.

He ran over with both legs, his right fist raised and resting against the right side of his delicate face, ready to strike at any moment!

Seemingly sharp...

Gong Cheng smiled calmly, leaned forward, and raised his arm to block: "Very ordinary~!"

"Perhaps he doesn't have much talent!"

He was commenting, but it sounded more like trash talk and rubbish; it was quite amusing to tease Jisoo.
"...!"

After a flurry of wild punches, Kim Ji-soo stood exhausted in front of Gong Cheng, her face covered in sweat, and shouted, "Can't you just let me win!"

"Aren't you supposed to be strong-willed?"

Gong Cheng stopped, his hands hanging at his sides, and joked with a grin, "I'm afraid you'll be angry if I go easy on you!"

As they were talking, Kim Jisoo suddenly pounced on them and hugged them tightly around the waist!

He knows...

But he was half-heartedly held by Kim Ji-soo without resisting. The thug's excited punches came to his chest. They weren't very powerful, but they still looked quite scary, and they rained down on him like a dense raindrop.

Gong Cheng lay down on the ground, with Kim Ji-soo straddling his waist and abdomen, tilting her head with a smug look on her face!
Do I have any talent?

"This is called a war that never tires of deceit!"

"..." Gong Cheng lay on the ground speechlessly, blinking as he gazed at Kim Ji-soo's happy face, then nodded: "Noona, actually I think we're more suited to the ground-based style of the octagon!"

"What do you mean?" Kim Jisoo didn't quite understand, but she listened very carefully, and then asked in confusion, "Ugh! It's been so long since I've heard you use honorifics with me, you little brat! I'm really not used to it!"

She was a year older than Gong Cheng. When they first met, he would occasionally call her "Nuna," but he became increasingly audacious later on! She didn't mind; he was Chinese and didn't like those kinds of things!

And back then, the three of them were inseparable...

"Study hard, noona, this move of mine will be very..." Gong Cheng stared at Kim Ji-soo's puzzled face. Before he finished speaking, he reached out and grabbed Kim Ji-soo's shoulder, flipped her over and pinned her down. The process of flipping over was so fast that Ji-soo was completely confused!

Gong Cheng rolled over rather dramatically, and when he pressed down, his cheek landed right on Kim Ji-soo's chest. It was so soft... He subconsciously took a breath, the faint scent of her shower gel lingering around his nose.

Kim Ji-soo's cheeks flushed bright red instantly. Just as she was about to protest, Gong Cheng raised his head, his handsome features striking, and explained in a serious tone: "In cage fighting, if you're knocked to the ground by an enemy, like this, you use a lot of grappling techniques..."

His breath brushed against Kim Jisoo's cheek as he spoke, making her heart race. Gong Cheng buried his face back in her collarbone, his chin gently rubbing against her skin...

Warm breath wafted through her vest, spraying directly onto her smooth, delicate skin, sending a shiver down her spine. Kim Ji-soo's body froze instantly, her face turning pink!

"Can you stop taking advantage of me so seriously?"

Gong Cheng was immediately displeased upon hearing this, and grabbed Kim Ji-soo's wrist with one hand: "Annyeong! Noona!"

"Am I that kind of person?"

Kim Jisoo, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed, gave a forced smile. Her clear eyes blinked as she stared at Gong Cheng. "I know exactly what kind of person you are!"

"If you tell the truth, even if you openly take advantage of me, I won't have a problem with it..."

She struggled weakly against her gripped wrists... and said helplessly.

I've been taken advantage of so many times already, and this guy is still pretending to be innocent!

"Nuna..."

"You're really good at reading people!"

Gong Cheng sniffed, then leaned down and smelled her neck. The fragrance was even stronger where there were blood vessels! His high nose tip pressed against her delicate skin, making Kim Ji-soo shudder!
He then glanced at Kim Jisoo's increasingly shy and dreamy eyes, and stood up abruptly.

"Is this the end?"

The kiss that Kim Jisoo had imagined didn't happen; he just sniffed and took a sniff.

She couldn't help but lower her head and sniff herself. This couldn't be right! I've always smelled wonderful! When did I start smelling so bad?

"if not?"

Gong Cheng shrugged and asked the question as a matter of course!
"You fucking respect me?"

Kim Jisoo tilted her head, looking at him in disbelief... Although she didn't intend to give this "Newborn Dawn" any kisses or hugs, it wouldn't hurt!

Didn't we kiss many times this month?

"I'm afraid you won't take responsibility for me!"

Gong Cheng pushed aside the railing and stepped off the stage, said lightly, and then picked up two bottles of electrolyte water from the edge and handed one over!
It's always better to stop early than to stop at the last minute!
restraint……

Anyway, he wasn't in a hurry. Gong Cheng knew very well that Kim Ji-soo wouldn't date him in a shady way, but it was only a matter of time.

"...Am I responsible for you?"

When Kim Ji-soo mentioned this, she paused for a moment, then looked at Gong Cheng incredulously: "You fucking kissed me and touched me! And you expect me to take responsibility for you?"

"You're saying you didn't kiss me, but you did hug me?"

Gong Cheng took a sip of water, leaned on the fence, and jokingly swung his tall figure, using the rebound force of the rope.

I don't know why, but I really enjoy watching Jisoo get angry.

Just as Kim Jisoo was about to explode, Gong Cheng forcibly interrupted the spellcasting and looked at her seriously: "Jisoo, now I want to take responsibility for you, is that okay?"

"If it's okay, let's officially date!"

These two sentences made Kim Jisoo's expression become unnatural. She pursed her pink lips and shook her head: "You know, I can't accept you maintaining those kinds of relationships with Jo Miyeon, Lim Nayeon, and Bae Joo-hyun while dating you..."

"Why don't you break up with them?"

She stared intently at Gong Cheng, who stood behind the fence, her eyes filled with tension and anticipation!
If the bastard in front of her is really willing to cut ties with his former friends for her sake, then Kim Jisoo doesn't mind bearing the infamy of "stealing her friend's boyfriend" or "stealing three at once"!
"Look at you..."

"You still don't want to take responsibility for me!" Gong Cheng rejected her suggestion, chuckling as he said, "Let's wait a little longer..."

Hearing the expected answer, Kim Jisoo didn't feel angry at all!
Instead, she felt only a slight sense of loss and bitterness. She smiled and said with certainty, "Then let's wait a little longer."

"They're all so wicked! You've never been with them before... I'll make you give up, you little bastard!"

Speaking of this, Kim Jisoo felt a pang of resentment at being betrayed by Lim Nayeon and Bae Joo-hyun. Damn it, they were both using their own tricks to pursue her "white moonlight"!
Zhao Meiyan is the only one who's alright, she doesn't have any "dirt" on her, but her existence is like a barrier between me and Gong Cheng, sigh!
After thinking for a moment, Kim Jisoo's gaze softened, a surge of emotion welling up in her eyes. She wanted to say something to express her feelings: "I'll come and take you away from these bad women!"

"That's not a good way to put it," she added softly, blushing, "to take you home..."

"Ha~ He's still a tacky guy after all!"

"I don't know where you learned these lines... You've been watching too many Yoona and Noona dramas..."

Gong Cheng was actually quite touched, but you underestimated Master Gong's ruthless methods, didn't you? His teasing tone earned him a glare from Kim Ji-soo, and he smiled and said, "Kamsangmida!"

"Come on, let's continue!"

Gong Cheng walked into the ring, put on his boxing gloves, clapped his hands, and smiled enthusiastically at Kim Ji-soo!

"Gong Cheng, today we will decide who is superior and who is inferior, and also decide..." Kim Ji-soo brushed away her wild thoughts and hopped around like a kangaroo!
With a happy look in his eyes, he kicked out with a grin!
【The First Dawn of the East】is still pretty good, isn't it?
He just made the mistake that every man makes. Perhaps if he hadn't given Nayeon and Bae Joo-hyun advice, he wouldn't have ended up with them, right?

"..."

……

In the evening, Gong Cheng and Kim Ji-soo walked out of the gym together and had a simple dinner at a nearby barbecue restaurant!

After she returned to her dormitory, Gong Cheng went back to his own dormitory to pack his luggage.

He called it luggage, but it only contained two sets of clothes to change into. He planned to stay in Tokyo for about a day. If Minato was soft-hearted, he would let him stay overnight. If Minato was hard-hearted, he would ask Momo-chan, a big star, or a little tiger to stay overnight...

He never puts all his eggs in one basket.

After quickly packing a few clothes into his suitcase, Gong Cheng also stuffed in the gift he had prepared in New York—it was his birthday, after all!
There has to be a gift...

I am also one of the gifts, but I don't know if Sana Minatozaki will accept it?

"..."

……

December 31st, the last day of 2018...

Around noon, Gong Cheng arrived at Incheon International Airport in a car, dressed casually in a baseball cap and mask, and quickly made his way from the VIP channel to the waiting lounge.

At 1 o'clock, I boarded the flight to Tokyo. Wuhu! Takeoff!
Come on, little puppy, your sincerity is here!
Seoul is very close to Tokyo, just over two hours away by flight. You can get there after a nap or a movie. So in recent years, many artists and groups that have ventured into the Japanese market go there for activities in the morning and return to Seoul on the same day, or stay overnight, which is very convenient.

"..."

Meanwhile, there is no time difference between Tokyo and Seoul, which are far away in Japan.

After leaving the hotel, the nine members of TWICE boarded a van and headed to the NHK Concert Hall in Tokyo. This year marks the 69th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, a highly anticipated event that is even more grand than in previous years, not because of any big-name guests.

This year's Kohaku Uta Gassen is also the last Kohaku Uta Gassen of the Heisei era, and the program will officially begin live at 19:15 PM... Many artists and groups participating in today's Kohaku Uta Gassen have already begun their journey to the venue to prepare...

"Happy birthday, Sana-chan~"

In the van, Mina sat next to Sana Minatozaki, patted her absent-minded shoulder, and whispered her blessing: "I'll give you the gift when we get back to Seoul tomorrow. It's in my bedroom; I didn't bring it."

This year, the gift she gave Sana was quite expensive. She ordered it before coming to Tokyo for the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle), as a small compensation for kicking her friend out of the competition.

"Thank you, Mina-chan~"

Sana Minatozaki snapped out of her reverie and nodded with a smile. Outside the car window, in the bustling downtown area of ​​Tokyo, many LED billboards still displayed huge banners and posters. Some of the heavyweight male and female singers from Tokyo who were participating in the Kohaku Uta Gassen that night stood in the posters, and the red and white background read: "The last Kohaku Uta Gassen of the Heisei era!"

However, the absent-minded Sana Minatozaki didn't have time to pay attention to those things, and it was another year since her birthday.

Xiaobaicai had come for her birthday the previous two years, so why not this year...? She glanced at the "culprit" beside her who had closed her eyes after giving her birthday wishes, and then remained silent.

Instead, she started having all sorts of wild thoughts: What is that bastard doing in Seoul?
Will he come today?
Mina opened her eyes, her cool face glancing at her friend's furrowed brows. As if guessing what she was thinking, she felt a pang of pity, yet spoke softly with unwavering certainty: "He will come..."

It wasn't that she wanted her friend to get back together with Makoto, but given Makoto's personality, he would definitely try to win her over.

Rather than letting Makoto surprise Sana, it's better to be upfront with her first, so that Sana's anticipation and future expectations are lessened when facing this surprise...

She was determined to nip the flames of their rekindled romance in the bud!

Making up is something you can't start once; once it happens, it'll happen again...

"???"

Sana Minatozaki turned her head, her expression surprised.

She seemed surprised that Mina could guess what she was thinking, even though she made it so obvious.
"Makoto gave me a heads-up beforehand."

Mina didn't explain much, instead adopting the air of a magnanimous first wife, "I know perfectly well why he's here, even though Sana-chan and Makoto-chan have broken up." Her voice trailed off towards the end, only the two of them could hear, "But we're still friends! I don't mind him coming to celebrate your birthday!"

After saying that, Mina grinned and gave a bright, sweet smile!
In fact, Makoto never told her any of this; it was all her guess. If she comes, her prediction is correct. Given her current situation, Sana-chan will probably be in a lot of trouble because the roles of offense and defense have reversed!

I'm not a mistress! On the contrary, I generously let my boyfriend celebrate your birthday!

Although the two are not dating, Sana-chan thinks they are!
Even if she's wrong and Makoto doesn't come... that would be even better!

No need to say anything more, Sana-chan will completely give up...

"Ha ha……"

Sana Minato sneered upon hearing this. Mina-chan's domineering attitude as the rightful wife was really infuriating! She turned to look at Mina seriously, not to be lenient with her: "You don't seem like the kind of person who would let him report to you, Mina-chan!"

"It's like...you can't control him harassing me all day long..."

"Was this also within your expectations?" She chuckled, pulled her phone out of her pocket, opened her chat with Gong Cheng, and shoved it into Mina's hand! Her expression remained nonchalant in front of the other members: "You and I are no different!"

Mina glanced at the chat history on Sana Minato's phone, but didn't look at it closely! Instead, she curled the corners of her lips into a smile, saying, "As expected!"

"I wouldn't dare date him if he didn't message you, Sana-chan~"

"If Makoto really dumped you and ignored you completely, I would worry that I might be the next one. But it seems that's not the case now~" Mina bit her lip smugly and raised her fair chin slightly.

She was telling the truth. Although Cheng-chan is a womanizer, if it were really a matter of breaking up, she wouldn't go back to him!

On the contrary, this shows how devoted he is! Family members!
If you understand, type 1!

Sana Minato was stunned for a moment, then looked at Mina Mine speechlessly, unsure of what to say.
Instead, she remarked, "You're really generous, Mina-chan~"

She was even a little curious: wouldn't Mina be furious knowing that Miyako was surrounded by so many girls?! On the contrary, she really wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with her about these things—definitely not because she wanted to beat her up, but because she genuinely wanted to hear what she thought…

Mina couldn't contain her smugness any longer. She pursed her lips and whispered in a barely audible voice, "My mother may come and go, but I remain constant! It's all just fleeting smoke!"

Only the one who reigns supreme at the end can achieve hegemony!

Hearing this slightly pretentious remark, Minatozaki Sana immediately chuckled, dimples appearing on her cheeks. There was absolutely no hint of sarcasm in her words; instead, she earnestly reminded her, "Mina-chan, you really..."

"He doesn't seem like a magnanimous person."

There was no intention to slander her; rather, she and Mina have been friends for so many years, and she understands Mina's personality well. Generous? Perhaps! But what about the future? Mina-chan's personality—not that she's petty, but like herself, she's the type who can't tolerate her boyfriend cheating or having an affair!

Therefore, Sana Minatozaki seriously doubts how long her magnanimity can last!
"You've said something wrong. It's not you who's constant, it's Miyako! It's you, me, and everyone else who come and go!" Minatozaki Sana sighed, correcting the erroneous statement. "The constant is the little cabbage, the ever-changing is the mother!" That would actually be a more accurate description.

Whether in bed or in relationships...

"What did you say?"

Suddenly, Lim Nayeon took off her headphones, leaned in excitedly, and grinned, showing off her rabbit teeth!
She shares a dorm room with Minatozaki Sana, and Mina is also a member of the high-end "Line," so the group gets along quite well.

"They're discussing how to deal with philandering men!"

Mina chuckled lightly, rolled her lips, and gave a vague answer.

Sana Minatozaki nodded in agreement, looking at the older sister for her opinion.

"You're a womanizer?"

“…This kind of man deserves to be taught a lesson!” Lin Nalian grinned, a cheerful smile spreading across her face. Her tone was light and cheerful as she gestured as if she were holding a cleaver, slashing at the air twice!

"Is Unnie that amazing?"

Seeing what Nayeon did, Sana Minatozaki exclaimed in admiration, "Her methods are really tough!"
But Mina next to her and Momo in the back row, one had a slight twitch on her face and the other secretly rolled her eyes!

Look how capable you are!
They even used a knife...

Regarding what happened to my master the other day, if you, as his wife, are really that powerful, why don't you break up with him and let me have you? Why are you still clinging to him?
That's just bragging!

"Of course!" Lim Nayeon grinned, showing her rabbit teeth, and squeezed from the back seat to the front, patting her chest: "We Jiangdong women! Really..."

At this point, she clicked her tongue, "I will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen!" Her face flushed red, and the big star was a little embarrassed. She bit her lip guiltily, because she was thinking about her boyfriend's messy affairs!

But still unwilling to admit defeat, she raised her face and said, "If you don't believe me, get off the bus and ask Chaeyoung. The girls from Jiangdong are all very capable!"

Mina smiled slightly, chuckling, "Your fellow townsman is even less successful than you!"
"Really Mooni?"

"But in my memory, men from the peninsula aren't usually this easy to talk to..." Hirai Momo may seem a bit slow, but she's actually quite clever. She seized the opportunity to ask, "Still bragging? You'd die if you didn't brag!"

In the peninsula, including this country of Japan, male chauvinism is rampant. Is it really possible that what the boss said is true?!

"ah!"

Lim Nayeon seemed to have been exposed, and jumped up in anger. She retorted angrily, "Why don't you just stop dating men from Japan and the Korean Peninsula?"

"So, you're looking for a Chinese man? Like an oppa?"

Hirai Momo still wore a simple, honest smile and asked a question.

She had long realized that things weren't peaceful for TWICE; in fact, there were many storms behind the scenes. But the bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish!
If the "master's wife" were to reveal herself now, the other members under the storm would probably be unable to contain themselves, right?

"But speaking of which, Oppa is really a good guy. He's also quite loyal. Like PDnim said, he's very honest and down-to-earth. Even though he's so successful in his career, he hasn't considered dating..."

Hirai Momo's lips twitched as she added insincerely!

My dear boyfriend, I'm embarrassed for you to say these things...

"He's devoted..."

Lim Nayeon's lips twitched, and she was about to retort, "He's loyal? What a load of rubbish!" But the words caught in her throat and she mumbled, "Is he loyal? He does seem that way! But he's actually quite a nice guy~"

As she spoke, she pouted guiltily, glancing at the expressions of the other members.

I'm going to eat the ones you all think are good!
Hey!

The name "Miya Makoto," which had been causing Sana Minatozaki so much pain lately, now made her feel a little smug and proud!
Momo-chan is also a sucker for good looks!

I've already taken advantage of you, little cabbage! Now I'm tired of playing with you, so I'm kicking you to the curb, hmph!
"..." Only Mina lowered her eyelids, feeling quite agitated!

Looking around the van, she saw that the other three members—Minatozaki Sana, Lim Nayeon, and Hirai Momo—had all eaten Makoto-chan. A wave of frustration washed over her. She was annoyed!

Why do you all have to eat?

Hey!
……

Around 3 PM, after landing in Tokyo, Gong Cheng quickly walked out of the terminal and got into a taxi.

After giving the driver directions to the hotel in fluent Japanese, she lowered her face from under her hat and started scrolling through her phone.

Today we're celebrating Minato's birthday, and we're heading back to Seoul tomorrow, New Year's Day!
The day after tomorrow, the 3rd, he has to go to France to begin the final stops of his tour, including Italy, France, Germany, and other countries, one stop in each city. If all goes well, he will completely conclude the "Cashflow" world tour in February...

Honestly, the past six months have really been exhausting!

Before heading off on the tour, on the 2nd, Dear U, a company in which Gong Cheng holds shares, will officially launch the app 【Bubble】, and has already signed contracts with various entertainment agencies, large and small, including SM, JYP, YG, and CUBE.

According to the report from the representative director of Dear U last night, most of the Kpop agencies have chosen to sign contracts. As for the remaining few agencies, they probably have other ideas, which is not important!

After all, the management companies behind the most popular and trending groups have already signed contracts with Dear U. Even if you create a similar app, besides paying patent fees, the problem is that you don't have any artists on the platform, and it's all just obscure groups under the company. Who would care?

These types of social media apps all have a "siphoning effect," meaning that many people follow the trend and use whichever app is popular. Once Bubble becomes a new trend in the market, the number of users naturally increases.

"..."

After chatting casually with the project manager of [Bubble] on his phone, Gong Cheng opened the taxi door and quickly walked into the hotel he had booked earlier.

The hotel they stayed at was the same one as TWICE's, so there was no need to ask around at the company. JYP's habit is that when they frequently travel to a certain city for activities, the hotels they stay at are almost always the same and they don't change easily.

Back in the suite, I took a shower!

Rest until 6 PM...

Gong Cheng changed into a camouflage hoodie and plain jeans, then put on a knitted hat and mask, and donned a down jacket, preparing to head to the NHK Concert Hall in Tokyo for the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle). He got the tickets from the director who was in charge of planning last year's Kohaku Uta Gassen.

If you have nothing better to do, being a spectator is a good option...

As for whether he would be caught on camera during the live stream, Gong Cheng didn't care... He could wash it however he pleased!

For example, being invited to attend and watch the last Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle) of the Heisei era?!
……

At 7 o'clock, Gong Cheng discreetly entered the NHK Concert Hall. It was a private trip; he came to give Minato a surprise!
Naturally, they didn't tell the other members of TWICE.
I imagine Sana-chan will be so happy that her heart will soften a bit, right?

Hagi Cheng was happily daydreaming.
I'm staying at Coudog's place tonight; he's definitely staying there!

Even Jesus couldn't stop it!

I glanced at my seat number. It was in the front row, third row, seat 17. The auditorium, filled with red cushioned seats, was already packed with audience members, both men and women. They were chatting excitedly in Japanese, talking about which singer they were looking forward to tonight, and discussing which team would win this year's Red vs. White battle!

This year's competition features 42 singers in the red and white categories, plus 2 special project singers. The red category consists of female groups or singers, while the white category consists of male singers or groups...

After finding his seat, Gong Cheng took off his long black down jacket, but did not remove his mask and hat. He sat down in the front row, which was only five or six meters away from the stage. The seats on both sides of him looked like a group of sisters!

The tone of their conversation was very friendly, but as soon as he sat down, the girl to his left, with her bangs blowing in the wind, spoke in a neon accent and pleaded, "..."

She basically wanted to switch seats with him, saying that the girl next to him was her sister and she wanted to sit together. Gong Cheng nodded without saying anything and got up, but before he could even sit down properly, the girl next to him asked, "Are you an artist?"

Hirose Reiko looked at Miyako with some nervousness. Just now, when this boy walked over, his appearance and height were really tall and superior!

Even with a mask covering her face, true elegance comes from within!
"Yes."

Gong Cheng smiled, his bright eyes shining beneath his hat brim, and responded softly, but he didn't introduce himself!
“I knew it!” Hirose Reiko turned to her younger sister and said, but her eyes still darted curiously at Miyako. “Are you a foreigner?”

Gong Cheng glanced at the time on his watch; there were still more than twenty minutes until the start of the Red and White Song Festival. He then chatted with the two girls beside him with great interest: "Chinese!"

"Chinese artists?"

"Yes!"

Before they could exchange more than a few words, a middle-aged man of short stature, about 1.7 meters tall, walked in from backstage. He was a married man with three children and had been the chief director of the Red and White Song Festival for the third year since the year before last. He glanced at Gong Cheng's former seat but didn't see the familiar figure. However, when he looked to the side, he saw Gong Cheng smiling and waving at him...

Naruto Yuzo hurried over, beaming, and said, "Why didn't you make a phone call first? I'll have a staff member take you to the backstage lounge to sit down."

The Hirose Reiko sisters, sitting to the side, stared in shock at the director in front of them and the tall figure they had just spoken to, eagerly guessing the identity of this celebrity!

Chinese artists?

They don't know much about him, only one Chinese artist who works all over the world and is very famous!

Upon realizing this, Hirose Reiko covered her mouth in surprise, holding her breath as if she were about to suffocate!
She should have expected it—such a superior figure and proportions, and that indescribable aura! But she was still a little unsure, after all, that person was so famous, and she couldn't believe that she was actually sitting next to him and talking to him for so long.

"This is too much of a bother. I'm just here to watch the show; there's no need for me to go backstage."

Gong Cheng smiled and declined...

"It's such a pity, the live broadcast is about to start. If you have any questions, remember to contact me?" Narito Yuzo said seriously. Last year's Kohaku Uta Gassen achieved the highest viewership rating in all the years since the Kohaku Uta Gassen was established, thanks to the participation of the boy in front of him!
This year, he strongly advocated inviting the boy in front of him and TWICE, who came to participate last year, but the result is that only TWICE came. However, I believe that Tarot's appearance here will definitely cause a wave of discussion after the live broadcast ends!

"Ok."

Naruto nodded three times, and then heard the staff preparing over his walkie-talkie. He could only smile and say goodbye, "Then I'll get back to work, Tarot!"

TTTTTarot?!
It's confirmed! The Hirose Reiko sisters' eyes widened instantly, cautiously watching Miyako, who had just sat down, their eyes practically glued to him: "Tarot oppa?"

She asked in a trembling voice, sounding somewhat incredulous.

"Hello~"

Gong Cheng smiled faintly and leaned back casually in his chair. In his line of sight, the hosts representing the red and white teams this year were preparing to go on stage.

"Can I sign it?"

"can!"

"Where's the group photo?"

"can!"

The dimly lit auditorium was filled with the noise of many people, so many people did not notice the unusual behavior of the Hirose Reiko sisters. Instead, a few girls in the back row stared at the two chattering girls.

I really don't know... what are they babbling about?

"..."

At 7:30, the live broadcast of the Red and White Song Battle officially began.

The first to appear was the third generation of J Soul Brothers from the White Team, a Japanese pop group performing "RYUSEI".

Gong Cheng listened listlessly. As far as he knew, TWICE's stage performance was in the second half of the show, and their 34th performance was "I Want You Back" and "BDZ," two songs in a row.

...During the first half of the performance, Gong Cheng remained relatively quiet on stage.

Only the Hirose Reiko sisters beside him secretly watched him, occasionally commenting, "Not as good as your performance last year, Tarot oppa!"

It's worth mentioning that Makoto Miyamoto's title track "Lemon," which he first performed at the Kohaku Uta Gassen last year, became a huge hit in Japan.

Otherwise, no domestic management company would have wanted to buy the copyright to his song and even adapt the lyrics...

The melancholy of that day~
He's speechless just thinking about it...

After finally making it to the second half of the Kohaku Uta Gassen, TWICE took the stage to perform. Gong Cheng sat up slightly, watching the nine TWICE members take the stage one by one with a smile in his eyes. Their stage outfits for today's performance were all white and light-colored plaid suits, matching black pleated skirts, and black knee-high boots, all covering up to their knees!
The LED screen projected Mina's small face, with a small mole on her nose, brown bangs hanging down, a small face, and earrings dangling from her earlobes. She looked delicate and fragile, yet possessed an extremely elegant temperament.

As the song "I Want You Back" began, the performance started...

"..."

TWICE was singing and dancing on stage when the live broadcast director, as if knowing that "Tarot" was sitting in the audience, mischievously cut the camera to his face. Gong Cheng watched his own figure appear on the big screen, and many audience members looked on in confusion.

"..."

Gong Cheng knew that if he didn't take off his mask to say hello, the director probably wouldn't take the camera off, and the viewers in the live broadcast room would probably be wondering about it too! He raised his hand, took off his mask, revealing a handsome face, curved eyebrows, a warm smile, and waved to the camera.

In the live stream of the Red and White Song Festival, tens of thousands of viewers were momentarily stunned, then couldn't help but cover their mouths and exclaim in surprise, sending out barrage comments!

Now, the audience in the auditorium stood up from their seats in unison, shouting at the top of their lungs: "TTTTarot!!"

"Oppa ahhhhh!"

The entire venue was instantly filled with screams. The nine members of TWICE on stage, listening to the piercing roars in their ears while singing and dancing, couldn't help but turn their gaze to the third row of the audience...

Just then, Sana Minatozaki turned around, her back to Makoto Miyamoto. But as she looked up at the large screen, she saw her former sweetheart, his handsome features smiling, making her overlook his slightly messy black hair and the earring in his left ear.

She paused for a moment, stunned!
But she quickly continued singing and dancing, though her eyes couldn't help but steal glances at Miyako, and their eyes met briefly. After that brief exchange, Minatozaki Sana immediately started her part of the performance!

"..."

Gong Cheng, clap your hands in support!

For a moment, Mina's heart was also a little flustered. Makoto, why did you actually come?!
Sure enough, it was that surprise attack tactic! Good thing I blocked your path!
"..."

The two songs ended quickly...

The remaining dozen or so stages were rather lackluster, not because the singing was bad, but because none of them featured a female lead. As the last stage was about to end, Gong Cheng got up and, following the staff's instructions, left the stage first!

Otherwise, he would definitely be trapped here and unable to leave. However, in response to the director's request, he didn't go to the backstage dressing room. Instead, he sent a message in the 【TWICE】 group chat: "I'm going back to the hotel first~ How about coming here specifically to celebrate Sana-chan's birthday (cake)? (Grinning face!)"

"Can't you all feel the strong team spirit? (Sunglasses)"

[Pacific Saury]: "I hope so..."

[Little Penguin]: "Great!"

[Hirai Momo]: "Oppa, you're so free?"

[Yu Dingyan]: "That's so loyal!"

[Little Monster]: "(Smiles but doesn't say anything)"

[Little Tiger]: "When I saw Oppa on stage, I thought you had a girl you were dating!"

[Big Star]: "Why didn't you say so beforehand?"

[Minato Puppy]: "Kamsammida!"

Once in the taxi back to the hotel, Gong Cheng sent a private message to Lin Nayeon: "Baby, I wanted to give you a surprise~ Are you happy?!"

Mass message: Hirai Momo, Son Chaeyoung, Mina, regardless of how much the women know!

But Master Gong is a master of feigning ignorance...

……

Around 11 p.m., all nine members of TWICE returned to their hotel.

Their faces looked slightly tired, but they didn't relax yet. After a short rest, they had a group live broadcast event at the hotel. It was Sana Minatozaki's birthday, and they wanted to celebrate with their ONCEs through the live broadcast!

The group was huddled in the suite shared by Sana Minatozaki, Nayeon Lim, and Jeongyeon Yoo, doing a live stream. The hotel suites they booked were arranged according to the members of their dorm.

Amidst laughter and cheerful greetings, joyful blessings were frequently offered.

Led by Lim Nayeon, the eight members sang a birthday song for Minatozaki Sana and brought out a pre-prepared cake...

Why did Tarot appear at the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle)?

Kim Dahyun diligently read out the ONCEs' questions! I really wanted to say, "Did you think he was your brother-in-law?" But I wouldn't dare! With a professional smile and a slightly open mouth, she replied, "Oppa was invited to watch the Kohaku Uta Gassen, and then he came..."

"..."

Wearing a birthday hat, Sana Minato turned off the lights in the living room amidst the members' boisterous revelry. The flickering candlelight of some candles illuminated the darkness. Her bright eyes swept over the members, and when she looked at Mina Mina, who was beaming with blessings, she hadn't seen her friend so pleasing to the eye in a long time!
But we're still missing one person... TWICE's tenth member!
Her ex-boyfriend...

But he didn't have an easy time working as a live streamer.

"Make a wish, make a wish!"

Lim Na-yeon's face, revealing her rabbit teeth, appeared in the candlelight-lit living room.

"……call!"

After making her wish, Sana Minatozaki puffed out her cheeks, blew out the candles, and then picked up the cake to cut it!

Everyone was busy with the event, so body management was essential. The cake was just the right size, enough for a few people to share. They wouldn't dare eat more than that, but there was still a piece of cake that Sana Minatozaki had cut on the table.

In the live stream, the sharp-eyed Once asked, "Sana, why aren't you eating the cake? Who's saving the last piece for?"

Sana Minatozaki sat on the carpet, her face very close to the screen. Upon seeing the question, she said seriously, "It's for someone very important and special!"

Members Mina, Dahyun, Tzuyu, Chaeyoung, Nayeon, Momo, and others were all taken aback upon hearing this!
They all knew perfectly well that this piece of cake was reserved for Gong Cheng...

But can we tell the ONCEs this?
Meanwhile, Kim Da-hyun, Son Chae-young, Mina Mina, and Chou Tzu-yu, who knew about the relationship between Minatozaki Sana and Miyako Makoto, became even more uneasy!

Is it about to explode?!
Sana Minato glanced at Tzuyu and Mina's expressions, her bright eyes sparkling as she raised her head. Meanwhile, the live stream chat was filled with heartbroken comments.

"Who is this special person?"

"Sana, honey, you're not dating someone, are you? (trembling)"

"Hajima, please don't do this! Please, don't talk about it!"

"Is it meant for Tarot? I advise the ONCEs upstairs not to be so sensitive. Isn't it normal for people to celebrate their birthdays together?"

In the living room, the other members held their breath!
Her expression looked unnatural...

Sana Minatozaki smiled and winked at the camera, then chuckled, "What?! What are you onces talking about? To me, the most important and special people are you guys! Onces!"

As she spoke, she pouted, looking aggrieved and complaining.

Upon hearing this, the members in the living room instantly felt relieved, while the live stream chat exclaimed: "Wow! Sana's husband! Waaaah!"

"Isn't that too much?"

"I love Sana-chan the most!"

"Career is the most important thing, Sana-chan!"

"..."

Kim Da-hyun tilted her head, her eyes wide with disbelief, and looked at Minatozaki Sana's face from side to side. This former sister-in-law seemed a little different from the one she remembered.

Sister-in-law, where is your ambition?
Where's your DouDe?
We can talk, fine... but why are you messing with the Onces? She often hears DaDaShuai say in private, "Onces, your brother-in-law is here!" and always refers to himself as "brother-in-law"!
Although it's the truth, it makes people feel strangely uncomfortable!
……

An hour later, around 1 a.m., the live stream ended.

The manager stopped Minatozaki Sana, seemingly wanting to point out her inappropriate remarks during the live broadcast, which could easily cause a big stir. However, after thinking about it, she didn't say anything. On the contrary, her actions just now allowed Minatozaki Sana's personal charm to shine even brighter.
I can't quite put my finger on it, but that's pretty much it.

The rest of the members were also feeling sleepy and their eyelids were drooping. They were all preparing to go back to their rooms to wash up and go to sleep!

After a long day, no one is made of steel; I have to go back to Seoul tomorrow!

"..."

After watching TWICE's live stream end, Gong Cheng immediately went over to greet them, just in case anyone sneaked into his suite in the middle of the night. He had come specifically for Sana-chan!

"Birthday card~Sana-chan~"

After most of the other members had left, Lim Nayeon and Hirai Momo each took a shower in the suite. The sound of the rushing water was quite alluring!
No wonder, all three girls are in the same dormitory, what a coincidence!

For a moment, Gong Cheng felt that he still didn't own enough properties. He only had Cheongdam-dong, Itaewon... no, the large apartment in Cheongdam-dong was separate from the big star! And there was a luxury apartment in Gangnam for his adoptive parents. All in all, he only had a villa in Itaewon.

We still have to buy it!

Not to mention the fortunes he's made in the music industry over the past two years, there's also the previous cryptocurrency trading, the current investments flowing into major shipping projects, and the upcoming launch of [Bubble]!

He had enough cash to squander, but it wasn't enough! Nobody has too much. Take Bubble, for example. With his massive fan base, he joined, and he owns a large stake in the company that creates and operates the app. To put it bluntly, it's about paying celebrities for one-on-one chat subscriptions…

It's really no different from fleecing leeks, but from a business perspective, if he doesn't make this money, someone else will.

For artists signed by other companies, besides the subscription fees that go to the agency and are split with the artists, a portion of the revenue still ends up in his hands...

"Kamsammida~"

Sana Minatozaki blinked and smiled as she accepted the gift from Makoto Miyamoto, but didn't look at what was inside.

Why be so polite?

Gong Cheng picked up a can of cola, opened it, and took a sip.

I felt a little uneasy...

Shouldn't you be surprised, Sana-chan? Where exactly did things go wrong?

"It's always better for friends to be polite."

Sana Minato wrinkled her nose. Although she was happy that Makoto Miyamoto came to celebrate her birthday, she felt very upset when she thought about how he had cheated on her.

"My mother was once the best!"

Listening to the sounds of Nayeon and Momo taking a bath, Makoto Miya sat on the sofa and looked sincerely at Sana Minatozaki, putting down his cola: "I won't force you to do anything. I just came here today to wish you a happy birthday!"

"Because it's a habit that we've been together in Tokyo since 16, and last year at the Kohaku Uta Gassen, I couldn't miss it this year, so I came."

He spoke earnestly, gazing at the puppy's eyes and brows, which were filled with reminiscence.

After a long while, Sana Minatozaki suddenly stood up, took a blue coat from the hanger, put it on, and then picked up a scarf to cover her chubby cheeks: "Ex-boyfriend, want to be my driver this time?"

"Why go?"

Gong Cheng asked curiously, wondering what she was thinking.

Sana Minatozaki didn't hide anything, tying a knot in her scarf and saying softly, "It's my birthday today, and a lot of fans sent birthday support from Tokyo! I'm going to check them out! Would you like to come with me?"

"Listen to you……"

(End of this chapter)