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-yes. Son, what’s going on?
Lee Soo-hyun answered the call with a pleasant voice.
Jo Sung-hyun opened his mouth as he watched Chae-yoon sitting on the bed and playing the piano in the living room.
“It’s nothing. It’s because of Chaeyoon’s graduation ceremony.”
-Why is Chae-yoon’s graduation ceremony? It wouldn’t be long now.
“Yeah, so I called to see what I should do. If I go alone, I’m afraid that other kids and parents will say a lot about it.”
– Who says what about going alone? How many fathers and mothers do not have graduation ceremonies?
Lee Soo-hyun spoke in a tone that seemed like something nonsense.
Cho Sung-hyun scratched his cheek.
Of course, Lee Soo-hyun is right.
There are many parents who are unable to attend the graduation ceremony for various reasons.
But, wasn’t that the same at sports events?
Even then, Jo Sung-hyun had to feel the subtle gaze.
Of course, it wasn’t a bad look.
The eyes that are deliberately trying to be a little careful, or is that him? eyes that do.
It was the same at the athletic meet, but what about the graduation ceremony?
I couldn’t help but be worried.
Because children are easily hurt.
It is Chae-yoon, who once cried a lot after hearing about the parrots.
The song that the child composed that day also touched Seong-hyeon’s heart.
Knowing all of these things, Jo Sung-hyun had no choice but to worry about Chae-yoon.
“It’s difficult. Be a good father.”
– How are you? son. Listen well.
Lee Soo-hyun, who called Jo Seong-hyun in an absurd voice, continued speaking in a calm voice again.
– You’re already a good dad. No matter what anyone says, Chaeyoon doesn’t have a father like you. No matter how many times I wash my eyes, you will be the best father to Chaeyoon.
“… … .”
Indeed, is it?
Jo Sung-hyun opened his eyes tightly.
I see the back of the child.
In the past life, Jo Sung-hyeon had turned his back on Chae-yoon.
The only thing the child saw of Jo Sung-hyun was the back.
Is such a father really a good father?
It’s always been complicated.
why are you so stupid
No, I can say, can’t you stop regretting it, or not get tired of it?
It was a life that was not enough no matter how many times I regretted it.
Because it was a life full of regrets.
While countless thoughts were floating around in his head, Lee Soo-hyun’s words continued.
– I don’t know what you keep getting caught up in, or what you have so much regret about. Wake. You are doing well. First of all, I’m sure you’re doing better than your dad at least.
At Lee Soo-hyun’s joke, Seong-hyeon shed a smirk.
Lee Soo-hyun laughed briefly at his laughter.
“What’s wrong with Dad? He’s a good dad.”
-So. Because Chae-yoon will feel the same way. Don’t worry, you’re already the best father to your child. Just be a little arrogant. Take pride in yourself as a father.
pride.
That word resonated strongly today.
Lee Soo-hyun is telling Jo Sung-hyun to act confidently in himself now.
As Chaeyoon’s father, there was a sense of pride and pride.
It was the pride and pride that came from the fact that a child named Jo Chae-yoon was his daughter.
But has Jo Sung-hyun ever been proud of himself as a ‘dad’?
‘… None.’
Never once did he treat him with pride.
-son.
“yes.”
– Do you think I’m ashamed of my son?
“… ? Isn’t it?”
To be honest, Jo Seong-hyeon isn’t that great, but Lee Soo-hyun didn’t feel ashamed of him either.
– Then son, are you ashamed of me?
“Of course not. I am not ashamed.”
What nonsense is that?
Jo Seong-hyeon always respected his mother, Lee Soo-hyun.
Because she was wiser and stronger than any person Jo Sung-hyun had ever seen in his life.
-Are you ashamed of Chaeyoon?
“no.”
– Do you think Chaeyoon would be ashamed of you?
“… No.”
– So that’s it. what are you worried about All you have to do is go and applaud, and sincerely congratulate our Chaeyoon on graduation.
Soohyun Lee says
Jo Sung-hyun nodded his head without realizing it.
Then it happened
As soon as I heard those words, it felt like it had just happened.
“thanks. Mom.”
-Okay, you’re not the only one going to the graduation ceremony, so I know that.
“yes?”
– Does it make sense for a grandmother not to go to her granddaughter’s graduation ceremony? gotta go
“… I know. Then see you then. Oh, Mom.”
-yes?
“What are you doing this Thursday?”
On this Thursday, there is Chae Yoon-i’s awards ceremony.
I was looking forward to what kind of results Chaeyoon would bring at the contest.
-Day after tomorrow? Then you go on a trip with your dad.
“Travel?”
-Your dad asked me to go on a trip. It’s been a while since the two of you went on a trip.
“ah… I see.”
-why? what are you up to on thursday?
“Then it was the contest awards ceremony. I asked because it would be nice if Chaeyoon didn’t receive an award, and it would be nice to congratulate her and congratulate her if she did.”
– The trip should be cancelled.
Lee Soo-hyun immediately said that he would cancel the trip, and Jo Sung-hyun shook his head even though Lee Soo-hyun was not in front of him.
“no. What are you canceling the trip? It’s been a while since the two of you have a good time together. Anyway, Yumi agreed to attend the awards ceremony, so it’s okay.”
It had been a really long time since the two of them went on a trip, he knew.
It was the fault of Jo Sung-hyun.
Because there were many days when Lee Soo-hyun had to take care of Chae-yoon.
It was not easy to go on a trip with a child, so there is no way the two of them could go on a trip.
This time too, if you didn’t go on a trip to attend Chaeyoon’s awards ceremony, I’m sorry in many ways.
Even though Jo Sung-hyun said that, he kept saying that he was going to cancel the trip, so that he had a good trip.
“Mom, I will go now.”
-okay. Please don’t worry about unnecessary things.
“yes. I see.”
After finishing the phone call, Chae-yoon smiles broadly when she goes to the child.
It seems that Jo Sung-hyun was a little embarrassed because he wasn’t on the sofa.
“Did you play the piano?”
dory dory.
Chae-yoon immediately shakes her head, showing that she wants to hit more.
Jo Sung-hyeon slightly turned the volume down on the piano and allowed Chae-yoon to continue playing.
That night, the child slept a little late.
* * *
Wednesday morning was bright.
It was the day Chae-yoon went to kindergarten, and Jo Seong-hyun had to go to work.
Today, I thought I would probably go to the company and simply check it out and finish it.
maybe three or four hours? I’m going to go to work and then go to work.
It wasn’t something that Jo Seong-hyeon had to deal with quickly, so it was a bit relaxing.
I couldn’t go to work on Thursday, so I was just going out today to check it out.
“Gloves!”
The child whimpered and put on the gloves, while Jo Sung-hyun wore the scarf.
Even though I worked hard, I couldn’t get the shape well, but it’s pretty no matter how I look around it.
Jo Seong-hyeon came out, holding the hand of the child who was wriggling as if it was a little stuffy.
Whew.
a cold wind blows
Chae-yoon shrugged.
Thinking it was a good idea to buy gloves and a scarf, Jo Seong-hyeon sent the child to school.
Take Chae-yoon to kindergarten.
Cho Sung-hyun headed to Pan Entertainment.
Now that the music video shooting is over, Seo Ye-na’s work was almost finished.
That also meant that reading started at the beginning of the album’s release.
When he saw the Pan Enter building in front of him, Jo Seong-hyun put his hands in his pockets and hurried his steps.
As soon as he entered the building, the warm air greeted him.
‘I think I’ll live.’
I wonder if I should buy gloves myself, and I was holding Chae-yoon’s hand, but my hands were very cold.
Thinking if I could buy it later when the time comes, Jo Sung-hyun took a card and waited for the elevator.
“Are you going to work?”
“Ah yes. Is Hyuna going to work now?”
“I went to work a little early, and I want to go buy coffee. Oh, senior, do you have time for lunch today?”
“I… Yes, there is nothing special about it.”
“How about a meal together after a long time?”
“Good. Where shall we see you?”
“I’ll go to the singer team’s office for lunch.”
“all right.”
Jo Sung-hyun nodded his head in reply.
It has been a long time since I ate with Jang Hyun-ah.
If she personally suggested that we eat together after a long time, there must be a reason.
Jo Seong-hyeon greeted Jang Hyun-ah with a light nod and then got off the elevator.
He went to the office of the singer team 2 and went to work at his place.
It had been used by Hyunjun Choi before, but he was already used to it.
“Are you going to work now?”
“Yep.”
“The meeting will start in 30 minutes, and it will be over before lunch.”
Team Leader Woo Kyung-soo says:
The biggest purpose of going to work today was this meeting.
“Are you ready for the meeting?”
“Director Jeong is doing it.”
“All right.”
After answering that, Jo Sung-hyun went back to his seat and sat down.
He turned on his computer and checked his mailbox first.
We looked at the cover candidates for this album by Seo Ye-na, which Woo Kyung-soo shared.
After looking at the concept pictorials once, he headed to the conference room.
“Did you see all the album covers?”
As team leader Woo Kyung-soo said so, he displayed the album cover candidates on the monitor.
4 in total.
Cho Sung-hyun’s one-pick was the 3rd cover.
A photo of Seo Ye-na, wearing a hanbok-style garment, sitting on the floor and looking outside.
It was filmed inside the house, and it was a cover showing the inside of the house with Seo Ye-na at the center, but so far all of Seo Ye-na’s album covers have only exposed the front of Seo Ye-na.
Jo Sung-hyun felt that it was necessary to show her from the back, not the front, for this album.
Showing the inside of the house is also very important.
Doesn’t it seem that Seo Ye-Nara reveals what a person’s inner side is like?
“I am number one. With Seo Ye-na as the center, I think it’s good that the eyes are not distracted. It’s good to have a look that looks like something vague.”
“I think #1 or #2 is the best for me.”
“Well… Numbers 1 and 4 are the ones that catch my eye the most.”
The members of the singer team 2 express their opinions.
Including Woo Kyung-soo and Jo Seong-hyun, there were a total of 6 members of the 2nd Singer Team, and all 4 of them chose #1.
The only people we haven’t mentioned yet are Woo Kyung-soo and Jo Sung-hyun.
“… What do you think of Joe Producer?”
“I think number 3 is the best.”
“Hmm… .”
Woo Kyung-soo looked at Jo Sung-hyun with a face that seemed to be thinking about something.
“I think number 3 is fine for me too, but it’s 4 to 2. First, let Seo Ye-na know that the result came out like this, and let’s proceed by referring to Seo Ye-na’s opinion.”
“Yes.”
“next… .”
Team leader Woo Kyung-soo concluded by listening to Seo Ye-na’s opinion rather than making a decision right away.
Not everyone was against that conclusion.
Jo Sung-hyun nodded and walked over.
I did not intend to express my opinion strongly.
‘Then it will only cause problems.’
Jo Sung-hyun thought to himself.
There is already a lack of trust in himself, and if you express your opinion strongly here, you will only get more ugly hair.
It was best to just say something quietly and walk away.
The meeting continued.
Every time team leader Woo Kyung-soo asked, Jo Sung-hyun answered his opinion, but didn’t go any further.
Because I thought that was the best.
And he forgot for a moment that sometimes even his best behavior could cause problems.
“But, Seong-Hyeon Jo. As a producer, you don’t know Seo Ye-na too much, do you?”
Until you hear that.