From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show

765 A Wild Wise Casper Appears!

In the span of one day, June had gained the nickname 'Nation's Boyfriend' across the entire country. Moreover, Sanipoo toilet cleaners had sold out in most cities.

Tomorrow was going to be the finale of Rising Stars, and the boys were busy practicing for a special surprise performance.

It was a song that the public wouldn't expect, so the boys were working very hard on it.

As they continued practicing, they couldn't help but converse about their future endeavors. "Our first-year anniversary is coming up,' Jaeyong said, making the boys turn to him in surprise.

"No, it's not," Akira deadpanned. "We technically debuted in November, so there's still plenty of time."

Jaeyong chuckled and scratched the back of his head. 'Is that right?" he muttered.

"The real question we should be asking is-when is our next comeback?" Zeth chimed. "True, true," Ren said.

"Well, it hasn't been that long since we released an album. It was in May, was it? I don't even think we had any time to rest for the year," Sehun said.

"That's also true," Ren remarked. "I do want our next comeback to be special, though. I hope they would give us more freedom now that they know that we have the capability to create a hit song

"Right!" Jisung excitedly said. "Luster did wonders compared to the other songs they've produced. Although getting help from other producers isn't bad, I do believe that we should have more creative freedom as artists and not just mere performers."

Casper sighed before nodding.

"I think a lot of idols also want something like that. Some companies are more lenient when it comes to creative freedom, while Azure is an absolute menace. Nonetheless, I think this is something that the industry really lacks-freedom. We aren't free to love who we want to love. We're not free to do what normal people do. We're not free to make the mistakes that are expected from humans."

"We do not even have the freedom to create what we are good at-music. So, in that sense, I really do hope that once we start getting more creative freedom as EVE, other companies will see that it actually pays well. That has already happened with Luster. More K-Pop idols are coming out with self-written songs on their albums because of it. I hope we can continued to help other artists.

They all turned silent after Casper's mini-speech.

Akira narrowed his eyes at him. "You've been observing June too much. You're also getting great at speeches."

Casper chuckled in amusement. "I've always been pretty smart. You guys just don't see it." "Pretty crazy, you mean," Zeth muttered. "However, I do agree with what Casper had said. Once the discussion of our comeback starts, let's bring it up with the company."

Ren sighed and shook his head. "I've already lost hope in Azure"

"I'm just glad that they're still giving us exposure," he muttered.

"Now, let's go. We don't have any time to waste. We have a huge crowd to impress tomorrow"

The members of EVE continued practicing even though the sun had set.

They felt rushed since they were informed that they needed to prepare a performance quite late.

However, they weren't the only people who were feeling agitated that night.

In a large, white office in Itaewon, two people-a man and a woman, were seen in contrasting moods.

"Let's go home!" Jenny exclaimed. "I'm not getting paid for my extra hours."

Pablo clicked his tongue and continued scrolling through the edits of June kissing other people's cheeks (and lips and other body parts that are not appropriate) on Navel.

"Juan, you bastard," he muttered. "What did you do to my muse?"

"Pablo," Jenny complained, bouncing up and down. "Please, let's go. I'm craving ramyun. I'm afraid I'll die if I don't eat it soon.

"We have ramyun there," Pablo said, pointing at the snacks table while his eyes were still focused on his phone.

"Those are cup noodles," she said, clicking her tongue. "I want the one cooked on the pot." "You won't die if you don't eat it for one night, Pablo argued. "Just help me out here!"

Jenny groaned and begrudgingly sat next to her.

"What do you want me to do?" Jenny incredulously asked. "You have been like this since morning. What's so bad about Juan posting June's pictures? It's for a brand shoot!"

"Sanipoo should have called me," Pablo commented.

"Well, they didn't," Jenny deadpanned.

"Besides, Jenny continued. "The photos turned out pretty well. A lot of people like it very much. The cheek kiss edits are the testament to that."

Pablo turned to glare at his assistant.

"Don't say that!" he exclaimed.

"I'm just telling the truth," Jenny defended.

Pablo groaned and leaned against his chair.

"This bastard has been my rival ever since he came to the photography scene! He keeps trying to copy my style, but he always fails to do so! He even copied my name."

Jenny clicked her tongue and joined Pablo as he continued scrolling through countless posts that praised June for their Sanipoo photoshoot.

"Well, it seems like the public disagrees," Jenny said, pointing to one particular comment.

Pablo straightened his posture and read the comment that Jenny was referring to.

"Juan is the best person who had captured June. It feels...raw. Almost as if I'm there with Junc.

Kudos to Juan! Please keep taking photos of June in the future.

Pablo's eyes twitched as he slowly placed his phone on the table.

Jenny noticed this and felt a shiver run down her spine.

"Uh-oh," she muttered. Maybe she shouldn't have pointed out the comment after all.

"Jenny," he said in an eerily calm voice, making Jenny gulp

"Bring out THE photos," he instructed, causing Jenny to gasp out loud.

"THE photos?" she shakily asked.

"Do I need to repeat myself?" he menacingly asked.

Jenny pursed his lips. "Are you sure? Wouldn't June get mad?"

Pablo smirked as he stared into the distance.

Jenny followed his gaze and frowned.

"What is he even looking at?" she whispered.

"He told me that it was a gift," Pablo said, crossing his arms in front of his chest.

"I was thinking of keeping it to myself, but then again, it was a present."

"I could do anything with the present he has given."

"So, bring out TI IE photos."

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