A 14-year Genius Trainee's Debut Strategy - Chapter 223

#223. Crossing paths (3)

Fortunately, the flight time was not that long. Looking at it from this point of view, the time spent in the air to fly a route that wasn’t that far away was in vain.

“Are there a lot of people here at the airport too?”

To make matters worse, not only were there a lot of people at the local airport, but the roads were blocked due to bad weather, making it difficult to walk as a group.

“I’ll ask everyone to move together so they don’t fall off!”

It was even more chaotic as there were fans who came to see us and people who had gathered to use the airport but were stranded due to traffic congestion.

Should we say that it is fortunate that we do not understand the local language of this country? Even though we couldn’t understand a word, we all seemed to know that they were insulting us, so everyone was very intimidated. It was clear that if I had been able to understand who specifically was being cursed, it would have only made me feel more distressed.

“I think I just heard double insults here.”

Kyu-min found the situation so absurd that he burst out laughing. I felt like I was laughing not because it was really fun or because the situation was enjoyable, but because I had to endure it with mental victory.

“I’ve already heard it twenty times. “I think I’ve been told to go back to my country a hundred times.”

Even if they didn’t make a hundred concessions and swear at us, if the target of their emotions that day was the fans who came to see us, it was no different from swearing at us.

“Next time, should I ask you not to come to the airport?”

As I muttered inadvertently, Gyumin shook his head.

“Then again, if they say there is some kind of world tour going on, they will broadcast it in Korea and spread the word to find out about it. It will be all over the main community, rather than hearing that no one will come to see it overseas.”

That was also correct. If there are too many people, confusion arises and the risk of accidents increases. However, if we didn’t come, we would become an unpopular group that left the country for media promotion even though we weren’t invited, so there was no real dilemma.

“It’s better to have a bit of a hard time than that.”

However, if an accident were to occur here, it would not end in physical exhaustion.

I thought of articles from other groups that I had often seen. When crowds gather and are not managed, accidents and mistakes inevitably follow. Even if no one gets hurt, it is easy for various incidents to occur as it is difficult to respond to unexpected situations such as suddenly jumping out or running into you.

If an emergency situation were to arise, the name of the group would eventually be listed first, whether in the society section or the entertainment section.

‘This time, the number of members is greater than that of the staff, so I can’t expect anything.’

In the case of a concert accompanied by a team of dancers or various directing and planning personnel, the basic scale is so large that protective personnel may be requested, but this is not currently the case.

‘But even China and Japan provided security.’

Is it because they weren’t invited here, or because they didn’t think there would be this many people?

Only the manager and coordination staff leading us were being divided.

“Oh, that car over there! “You can quickly move over there!”

After a long ordeal, I boarded a large van as if making a dramatic escape, and it was only then that I felt relieved.

“Oh, I really want to rest quickly.”

It’s already late at night. If it had gone according to plan, it would have been time to eat and stop by the concert hall to check the route in preparation for tomorrow’s performance, but now we were finally able to head to the hotel.

Since it is a long-term schedule and the company is a temporary corporation without sufficient experience, there may be some things that cannot be helped. It was reaching a level where it was no longer possible to cover it just with the joy of meeting fans in a new place.

‘If this goes on, it would be perfect for someone to become stressed and suffer health problems.’

Kyu-min has already exploded once, but it was due to a combination of personal stress and an upset stomach.

Due to the excessive schedule and disorganized progress, it would not have been surprising if they went on strike because they were no longer healthy.

‘I hope this doesn’t happen anymore.’

I prayed with a low sigh, but after 30 minutes, I realized that it was a helpless wind.

“Surely this is where I’ll be staying today?”

Hyeseong, who had been sitting quietly the whole time because the scenery outside the car window was so unbelievable, tried to deny reality and asked.

“uh… wait a minute. It wasn’t like this on the website when I made a reservation… .”

The manager’s expression gradually darkened as he turned on his cell phone and checked the hotel reservation page.

It was worth it… .

“Wow, this atmosphere is really fun.”

Looking at the frame and exterior walls of the building, it appears to have been built with the aim of becoming more luxurious in its own way. The problem was that it was not managed at all.

The sign was broken and worn, and several of the windows were empty. Crucially, the sign above the entrance was half burnt out, giving off an eerie atmosphere.

It may have been quite fancy in the past, but now it has been so devastated that it wouldn’t be surprising if it was haunted, and it looked strange to be open for business.

“ah… That’s right. “The facility was severely damaged by a typhoon the year before last, but it has since undergone repair work and reopened.”

Has it gone through renovation work? this? Looking at the exterior, it looks like it opened right after the typhoon passed. Hyesung smiled and tried to calm the atmosphere in the middle as the atmosphere suddenly became dark.

“But if it was a place that used to be quite large, I think the interior would be fine, right? “I also looked at the photos posted on the Internet and the interior looked clean.”

The moment I opened the door and entered through such desperate mental victory.

“oh… .”

Fortunately, the inside looked really clean. In fact, the interior space was slightly larger than other hotels I have stayed at so far, so it was nice to spread out my suitcase as much as I wanted.

“oh! Are you okay?”

When Kyu-min suddenly threw himself onto the sheet, the soft mattress embraced his body.

“Wow, the bed here is so soft!”

The faces of the members, who looked happy because they were finally able to rest, also brightened the face of the manager, who seemed not surprised if he fainted just a moment ago.

“under… “I’m really glad that the facilities, even indoors, are good.”

While everyone was taking off their shoes, changing into their clothes, and talking excitedly about going to the swimming pool tomorrow morning, I couldn’t help but feel an ominous feeling.

‘Why… ?’

The exterior of the building is an issue, but the interior is clean and this is a pretty good accommodation… What is so uncomfortable? I couldn’t relax because of the unidentifiable ominousness.

‘Are you worried because everyone, including the manager, has worked so hard?’

Anyway, I safely went down to the restaurant on the first floor, filled my stomach with some local food, and it was time to sleep.

Maybe I’m too sensitive. I tried not to worry, so I covered myself with the blanket and closed my eyes.

Today, the people who shared a room with two double beds were me, Gyu-min, Hye-sung, and Ji-won. The remaining members were split up to stay in different rooms.

‘I’ll take care of the room over there, so everyone will sleep with the alarm set properly.’

Let’s stop worrying about the headache, the moment you put your mind aside.

“Aaaahhh-!”

From the next room, I heard a scream and the sound of someone opening the door and running out.

“what? “What’s going on?”

The members of this room were startled by the sudden noise and opened their eyes at the same time.

“what? Are there any bugs?”

Everyone was puzzled and the moment they turned on the light on the stand, the doorknob rattled, almost as if it was going to break the door.

“brother!!!! Please open the door!!! “Hurry!!”

“hurry!!!”

Even Eun-chan was shouting loudly to open the door, wondering what was going on. What is it really? I was startled, jumped out of bed and opened the door.

“What is it?”

Then, in an instant, four people in pajamas rushed into our room, pushing me away.

The spirit who came in first sat down on my bed trembling and told me the cause of the commotion.

“Bro, there’s a ghost in our room!”

“what?”

What nonsense are you talking about ghosts? When I opened my eyes horizontally and glared, Hayeon explained in an unfair voice.

“No, that’s it. I know it sounds absurd, but really… It keeps making strange noises. “It sounds like a woman crying!”

“what? Why does it sound like a woman crying? “Didn’t you hear it wrong?”

Then Youngin shook the whale as if it was unfair.

“no! “It was the sound of a real person crying?”

“It’s not like cats fighting or crying outside?”

As Gyu-min and I looked at each other with a look on our faces as if we were talking nonsense, Je Hyeon-ho spoke with a very serious expression this time.

“no. It’s definitely different from the sound of a cat. “It’s not even the sound of a baby crying.”

then… A sound that sounds like crying… Everyone was thinking about the number of cases and became speechless about what possibilities they had reached.

“no… that… .”

“hmm… .”

Neither I nor Kyu-min or Hye-seong could say anything and just awkwardly avoided eye contact.

“… … ?”

Only Jiwon, who doesn’t know anything, tilts his head. In the end, I took up the gun and asked.

“that… I guess this is a hotel… It’s like this… that… “Isn’t there a possibility of something embarrassing?”

Then Youngin raised her voice as if she felt unfair.

“Oh, it’s not really like that! “Brother, go and listen, then!”

It didn’t seem like they were making fun of me for being truly unfair. Or is it really intentional and the acting god is possessed by the camera and surprises the camera?

‘under… I’m tired, why am I like this again… .’

In the end, I had no choice but to go over to the other room to check for myself.

“Hyung, are you really going to check it out?”

When I actually put my feet back into the slippers, I guess he got worried. Youngin looked at me with anxious eyes.

“I’ll have to check. “Maybe you should listen to what’s going on and contact the front desk.”

I wonder if there will be an employee at the front desk who can speak English or Korean at this hour. The moment I was about to take a big step forward, Kyu-min grabbed me from behind.

“hey… . “What are you going to do if there really is a ghost?”

What kind of nonsense is this again? Could it be a ghost? Everyone must have heard the sound I made as crying because I was tired because there was something wrong with the facility. I answered with an indifferent expression.

“Why, will you come with me too?”

It’s okay because it’s not that scary. The person who first answered the question I asked without much expectation was not Gyumin, but someone else.