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“I don’t quite understand… Are you suggesting that we organize a special stage so that Chaeyoon and I can stand there as performers?”
Jo Sung-hyun asked in a calm voice as much as possible.
Then Professor Shin-hwa snaps his finger.
Just right.
With a clear sound, Professor Shinhwa opened his mouth.
“I understand correctly. The Seoul Orchestra wants me to become a performer. I had requested a special stage, and I originally thought that only Chaeyoon could recommend… Seeing him playing with Sunghyun today, I don’t think it’s possible at all. I think it would be a good place for the two of us to stand on stage together.”
Professor Shinhwa spoke in a soft tone.
Contrary to its calm tone, the content was awesome.
So much so that Jo Sung-hyun was quite embarrassed.
This is a completely different story from asking if I want to play with Chaeyoon.
Even if it was just an ordinary, ordinary concert, it was a story that would have been very thoughtful.
It’s the Seoul Orchestra.
Which region’s orchestra is the greatest? I don’t want to say this.
In any orchestra, its members are important.
If you have a passion and a love for music, then they are all great orchestras.
But anyway, when asked where the most recognized orchestra in Korea is, the Seoul Orchestra is the one that can always be counted in one hand.
The conductor there has always been taken over by someone worthy of being called a master.
Literally, someone who deserves to be called a ‘Maestro’ has served as the conductor of the Seoul Orchestra.
It’s probably still the same now.
Professor Shin Kyung-hwa is a friend, so if it weren’t for her, he’d be a person who would have used his nickname.
It was surprising to Jo Sung-hyun to say to such a person that he would recommend a performer as if passing by.
Those opponents are Jo Seong-hyeon and Chae-yoon.
I couldn’t help but be confused.
Jo Seong-hyeon smiled and opened his mouth.
“Because it was such a sudden proposal… My head is not spinning well.”
At his words, Chaeyoon, who was in her arms, quickly nodded in affirmation.
The child will not know the location of the Seoul Orchestra or complex things like the maestro conducting them.
But anyway, I understand how great it is to have a special stage arranged and performed in the place where Professor Shinhwa stands.
Because Chae-yoon respects Professor Shin-hwa a lot and likes her music.
It was Chae-yoon, who had been to several concerts with Jo Sung-hyun, and the fact that she could stand on that stage itself is embarrassing.
When Chae-yoon came out like that, Professor Shin Kyung-hwa had no choice but to step back.
It didn’t happen because of the strong pressure.
Professor Shin Kyung-hwa gave a more detailed explanation with a smile.
“I play as a guest performer. Literally a guest. There is no need to be too burdened.”
“No matter what, you are on the same stage as the professor. It’s the Seoul Orchestra. I can’t help but feel the pressure.”
Jo Sung-hyun said with a perplexed face.
Professor Shinhwa’s suggestion was by no means a bad one.
A proposal sweet enough to say it’s stupid not to accept it if you’re interested in the classics.
On the same day as Professor Shinhwa.
Isn’t it going to be played with the Seoul Orchestra?
It would be a career that would be highly appreciated.
If you’re going to do classical music for the rest of your life… It’s a good suggestion to accept.
It was such a big proposal that I never imagined it, so I needed time to think about it.
“It’s something you have to accept from there anyway. Let’s talk at least once. If not, I drink. If so, how about going there and thinking about it?”
Professor Shinhwa asks.
Jo Sung-hyun looked at Chae-yoon at her question.
The child had a conflicting face.
Standing at a concert in itself is a great thing, and as a child, you probably don’t want to refuse.
Because Chaeyoon liked to play on stage and in front of people.
However, since it is the first time on such a large stage, it must be a conflict.
Jo Sung-hyun looked at the child’s face, then nodded and opened his mouth.
“Yes, then… I think we should do as the professor said.”
There were many reasons for that answer, but one of the biggest reasons was that there was a high probability of falling.
It’s the Seoul Orchestra.
How likely are they to see their performance in such a place and accept that they want to perform together?
Cho Sung-hyun decided not to be arrogant.
There is no need to be too humble, but anyway, as Professor Shin Kyung-hwa said, the Seoul Orchestra must accept it, so it is meaningful to worry about it.
Judging by what Professor Shin Kyung-hwa was talking about, it seemed that there were many performers who could replace them even if they were not themselves.
If the Seoul Orchestra accepts it, then it was the right answer to go and think about it.
Professor Shin Kyung-hwa smiled as if he was satisfied with Jo Sung-hyun’s answer.
That’s how I met her that day.
* * *
I ate cookies at Professor Shinhwa’s house, so I wasn’t very hungry.
Thanks to this, Jo Sung-hyun and Chae-yoon did not eat dinner right away after returning home.
Instead, we performed together at Professor Shinhwa’s house, something he couldn’t finish.
Have a good time.
It wasn’t until late in the evening that Jo Seong-hyeon prepared a meal.
The menu was just plain mediocre.
Soy Sauce Egg Fried Rice.
The menu wasn’t difficult at all.
Jo Seong-hyeon made a simple fried rice with green onions in oil.
After making a quick bite in 20 minutes and cooking.
He called Chae-yoon.
“Chae Yoon-ah. Let’s eat.”
“yes!”
The child responds in a clear voice and quickly approaches the table.
I ate cookies, but after dinner time, I was quickly hungry.
Watching Chae-yoon eat fried rice, Jo Seong-hyeon also started eating.
If you look at it this way, you are just a child who has just entered elementary school.
Professor Shin Kyung-hwa suggested to Chae-yoon that he would not stand on stage with him.
If not, it must be a place that hundreds of people will see, but can Chae-yoon be able to perform well on such a stage?
‘Chaeyun is also Chaeyoon, but I… I don’t know if I can do it well.’
Jo Sung-hyun thought to himself.
I don’t know what kind of opinion the Seoul Orchestra will give, but it was great that Professor Shin Kyung-hwa recommended it.
At least she doesn’t mean that she thinks Chae Yoon-yi and Jo Seong-hyeon deserve to stand on such a stage.
If I hadn’t done the ensemble today, I’d probably only recommend Chaeyoon.
Jo Sung-hyun put the fried rice in his mouth and looked at Chae-yoon.
I am so proud, proud and worried that Chae Yoon-i, who is just plain and clear, is being recognized so much by Professor Shin Kyung-hwa, who is called a master.
Will Chae Yoon be able to withstand this much interest and burden?
And without being eaten by one’s own talents, can you go ahead and achieve what you want to do?
As I was thinking about it, time flew by.
All the fried rice in Jo Sung-hyun’s bowl and all the rice in Chae-yoon’s bowl disappear.
“I really enjoyed the meal!”
Saying that, Chae-yoon puts the plate she ate into the sink.
The child ran back and forth and headed to his room.
It was because he was a child who would normally watch a performance video on a tablet in the living room or roll around on the sofa.
Jo Sung-hyun looked at Chae-yoon with a slightly puzzled expression.
After he finished washing the dishes, when the child did not come out of his room, he eventually went to Chae-yoon’s room.
Looking at the child through the half-open door, Chae-yoon was sitting on the floor with the wardrobe open, staring blankly at the clothes.
smart.
Jo Sung-hyun lightly knocked on the door.
Chae-yoon turns her head to look at Jo Sung-hyun.
The child’s eyes twinkled with anticipation.
It looks like he wasn’t just looking at clothes for no reason.
“Chae Yoon-ah, what are you doing?”
“I’m choosing clothes to wear when I go out with my dad tomorrow.”
“okay? Have you decided what to wear?”
Tomorrow was the weekend.
I have to prepare the album, but I’m done recording.
It’s not like I’m working on the weekend because there’s only post-production left.
Originally, I would have met Professor Shin Kyung-hwa on the weekend, but since I came today, there was no schedule.
It means that you have enough time to play with Chaeyoon.
Even the child knew this and was preparing to go play in advance.
Perhaps, this behavior itself is appealing to Jo Sung-hyun to go out to play.
It seems like they are young, but children certainly have their own opinions.
They express their opinions in a variety of ways.
“I haven’t decided yet… .”
Chae-yoon said in a low voice.
There was a slight sigh mixed in the child’s voice.
Jo Seong-hyeon placed his hand on Chae-yoon’s head and chin.
Since his hands were not on the small side, most of the child’s head was covered by Jo Seong-hyeon’s hands.
After gently stroking the child’s head, Jo Sung-hyun continued.
“There are so many clothes that it’s hard to choose?”
“… … ?”
When I asked the child that, Chaeyoon’s eyes widened a little.
Chae-yoon turned her head and looked at Seong-hyeon with a genuinely surprised face.
Jo Seong-hyeon blinked as she looked at Chae-yoon’s face looking at her with question marks in her eyes.
“Other than that, what makes it difficult to choose?”
“I have no clothes to wear.”
“… okay?”
Jo Sung-hyun asked awkwardly.
He thought, Chaeyoon’s closet was full and there were a lot of clothes to wear.
The child’s thoughts were different.
“yes. It’s getting hotter and hotter, but right now there are only very vague clothes.”
Chae-yoon said sternly.
At the child’s words, Jo Sung-hyun scratched his cheek.
Since he wasn’t very interested in fashion, Jo Sung-hyun himself thought that the clothes he had now were enough.
But if you say that Chaeyoon doesn’t have enough clothes to wear.
‘Then that’s not enough.’
Rather, it was the words of Chae-yoon, who dresses much better than herself, and the words of the daughter Cho Sung-hyun loved.
He didn’t worry too much.
“Then, Chae Yoon-ah.”
“Yes?”
“Shall we go shopping with Dad tomorrow? Let’s go buy some summer clothes.”
Jo Sung-hyun said with a smile.
Chae-yoon couldn’t hide her joy and raised her arms.