Chapter 17

0 Years Old to Superstar Chapter 17

The living room fell silent. Seo Jun dropped the empty baby bottle he was holding onto the floor.

Unlike the veteran dad who caught it in one go, Brownblack didn’t even react.

The empty baby bottle rolled and stopped.

Hmm. I shouldn’t do this in front of the kids.

Seeing the dazed Brownblack and Seo Eunchan, who was grinning, having secured enough footage with the hidden camera, Seo Jun recalled last night.

* * *

“Write the first line as Seo Jun’s daily routine.”

“The meal times must be clearly written. If you’re even a minute late, he’ll cry.”

Seo Eunhye and Lee Minjun took out A4 paper and wrote down the daily schedule like a plan. Wake up, eat, play, take a nap.

“Looking at this, it seems we live a very simple life, Seo Jun.”

Lee Minjun’s words made Seo Eunhye laugh.

“Even with a simple schedule, I struggle to find new games every time. Moreover, Seo Jun seems to be getting bored with playing with me lately.”

Seo Eunhye glanced at Seo Jun, who was playing with the Twin Headed Ogre, pulling its heads in opposite directions.

Seo Jun’s body twitched, but the couple didn’t notice.

‘Lately, it has become a bit boring.’

While it might be different for a normal baby, Seo Jun, with many past lives, was getting tired of the repetitive doll play. Plus, as a baby, the people he met were limited.

‘Babies and moms, uncles...’

There were only a few of them. But new people were coming tomorrow.

Seo Jun was excited. Kyaah! He twisted the Twin Headed Ogre’s head.

The doll didn’t tear, either because the baby’s strength was weak or because Kim Heesang made it sturdy.

As Lee Minjun wrote down the points to be careful about while taking care of Seo Jun, he said,

“If he’s an idol, he must be good at singing.”

“Hmm. According to Chan, he practiced for a long time, so he’s pretty good...”

Seo Eunhye recalled Seo Eunchan’s words.

Seo Eunchan sighed and said,

-They’re all good kids, good at singing, dancing, and rapping, but there’s something slightly lacking. He says the kids are working hard, and the other staff members say they’re doing well, but he’s not sure.

Seo Eunchan, who couldn’t share his true feelings with the staff and the kids, confided everything to his sister.

“He thinks the kids are lacking, but he’s not sure if it’s just his imagination. But Chan says he really hopes that the missing part can be filled.”

The Cacao Entertainment staff said they were very good. Only Seo Eunchan had a slight unease.

Lee Minjun tilted his head.

“Is it because they lack practical experience? That can be gained on stage after their debut.”

“Is that so?”

“Oh, this baby food recipe seems wrong?”

“Oh my. It really is!”

Seo Eunhye quickly picked up the pen. Seo Jun, who had been listening intently, thought,

‘Lacking...’

It was just Chan uncle’s opinion, but Seo Jun felt it might be correct.

Seo Jun was lost in thought. A four-member male idol group. What could be lacking?

‘I hope it goes well for Chan uncle and for Mom.’

Seeing his parents prepare late into the night, Seo Jun fell asleep.

When he opened his eyes, he was in front of the Library of Life. The only open door was the blue one.

“Will this open next year?”

What books are next to the blue door? There were so many books that he couldn’t remember. Seo Jun crawled into the blue door.

The library was still a mess. Seo Jun crawled through the spread-out and overturned books.

“I’m sure I read this...”

While searching for [The Envious Packaging of a Small Mimic], he remembered reading books about music-related lives.

Seo Jun read the titles of each book. There was a skill that would be perfect for the people coming tomorrow.

[Composition Fairy] No.

[Instrument Slime] No.

[Song Bug] Definitely not.

“Oh, here it is.”

Seo Jun opened a book. Reading the written life, he thought there couldn’t be a better skill than this.

“Perfect!”

The book glowed, and a round bead seeped into Seo Jun’s palms.

Seo Jun spread his palms. Two long batons were engraved on his palms.

[Orchestra Conductor’s Connection - Lowest Tier]

The music skills of connected beings increase or decrease by up to 1.3 times based on the bond with the conductor.

The bond with the conductor and the bond between connected beings is expressed in numbers.

Maximum connections: 4

* * *

Brownblack, who had regained his senses, gave Seo Jun the only remaining teddy bear and sat in a circle.

Even if it was a small YouTube variety show, there needed to be a main storyline.

Brownblack and Seo Eunchan roughly outlined the flow of the show.

Now, it was time to introduce Brownblack to the viewers and Seo Jun.

MC Hwang Yejun took out a toy microphone from the luggage.

“Now, let’s do the introductions!”

Clap clap!

Seo Jun also clapped. New faces had come to his boring routine.

His heart was pounding.

Creak!

“Our Seo Jun already looks happy! First, let’s introduce the main character, Seo Jun!”

Park Seojin read the paper given by Seo Eunhye. Seo Eunhye and Lee Minjun’s voices would be added during editing.

“Name, Lee Seojun. Born on March 10th. He’s already 8 months old. He has two bottom teeth and his favorite game is playing with dolls.”

“Wow! 8 months! That’s really young! A complete newborn! Next, let’s introduce the Brownblack members who will be with Seo Jun for the next 48 hours!”

Hwang Yejun passed the microphone to Park Seojin. Park Seojin held the microphone and waved at Seo Jun.

The video for the viewers would be shot separately later.

“Hi, Seo Jun. I’m Park Seojin, the leader of Brownblack...”

“Does Seo Jun understand that you’re the leader?”

Park Seojin hesitated at Choi Siyoon’s question. How would he explain it? Hwang Yejun raised his hand.

“If we get that picky, he won’t understand the introduction either!”

“You’re right. Let’s just do it.”

“Brownblack’s leader... main... vocalist.”

No matter how he thought about it, explaining leader and main vocalist to an 8-month-old baby was daunting. As expected, Seo Jun’s head turned to the side after hearing Park Seojin’s words.

Huh?

Hwang Yejun, Choi Siyoon, and Kevin burst into laughter.

“He didn’t understand anything!”

“Let’s see how good you are.”

Hwang Yejun excitedly waved his hand.

“Hi! Seo Jun! I’m Hwang Yejun, and I’m the second-best singer in Brownblack!”

“Ooh!”

Sub-vocalist. Hwang Yejun spoke energetically, and Seo Jun clapped, whether he understood or not. Kevin and Choi Siyoon also clapped.

“He’s smart!”

“He’s got a good sense! Yejun!”

Park Seojin also clapped. Ahem. Hwang Yejun’s microphone was passed to Kevin.

“Hi! I’m Kevin Kim, and I can speak fast. I’m from LA, and both my parents are Korean. My favorite singer is D. Ray, and my favorite food is galbijjim...”

The rapper continued rapidly. The only words Seo Jun heard were the first three. Hi! I’m Kevin!

“Ahhhhh!”

“Bam!”

Seo Jun tapped the floor with his palms. Don’t talk like that, bro!

Seeing Seo Jun’s reaction, Hwang Yejun crossed his arms in an X.

Next was Choi Siyoon.

“Hi! My name is Choi Siyoon. My specialty is dancing, and I want to show it...”

“No. If you dance here...”

If Choi Siyoon danced, he would move around a lot, and something would definitely break in the living room with the table in the center. Choi Siyoon shrugged.

“I’ll show it later!”

Clap clap!

Seo Jun clapped. Dancing. He had seen it on TV, but he was excited to see it in person. Seo Jun’s clapping made Hwang Yejun shout, “Passed!”

Ding dong.

“Oh, it’s the alarm.”

Choi Siyoon took out his phone. Choi Siyoon, who never parted with his electronic devices, set alarms for Seo Jun’s daily schedule as soon as he saw it.

“It’s time for Seo Jun’s nap.”

“Where’s the blanket?”

Park Seojin brought the blanket from the room. Seo Jun’s blanket was laid out in one corner of the living room.

Kevin, who was holding Seo Jun for the second time, carefully lifted him and laid him on the blanket with the teddy bear.

Starting with the legs, slowly. His hands were a bit shaky, but he safely placed Seo Jun’s head on the pillow.

Seo Jun, lying on the blanket, saw his chance and reached out with both arms, grabbing Kevin’s cheeks.

Clap!

No, he tapped.

[Using Orchestra Conductor’s Connection (1/4)]

“Huh?”

The Brownblack members looked at Kevin. Kevin, whose cheeks were slightly red, rubbed them with his palms.

The small, soft baby’s palms touched his cheeks. Kevin rubbed his cheeks for a moment and smiled.

“Seo Jun really likes me, doesn’t he?”

Seeing this, Hwang Yejun, who was unpacking, quickly approached Seo Jun.

“Seo Jun. Bro. Bro, do it for me too!”

Hwang Yejun leaned in, and Seo Jun raised his hands again, tapping Hwang Yejun’s cheeks.

[Using Orchestra Conductor’s Connection (2/4)]

Hmm. He tapped Hwang Yejun’s cheeks a bit harder than Kevin’s. Seo Jun clenched and unclenched his slightly warm hands. Fun.

Unlike Seo Jun’s thoughts, Hwang Yejun laughed happily.

“I like me more, right? Look, it’s completely red!”

Choi Siyoon and Park Seojin also came to Seo Jun’s blanket and leaned in. It was like cat owners hoping for head rubs from their kittens.

With high expectations, Seo Jun pondered who to do it for first and tapped Choi Siyoon’s cheeks, who said he would show his dance. Then he tapped Park Seojin’s cheeks.

[Using Orchestra Conductor’s Connection (3/4)]

[Using Orchestra Conductor’s Connection (4/4)]

“Seo Jun’s affection ranking is out!”

Hwang Yejun, looking at the camera Seo Eunchan was holding, said. He laughed and raised his arms high, boasting to Seo Eunchan or the future viewers.

Seo Eunchan and Kim Hwaryeon, who were in charge of filming and couldn’t appear on screen, looked at Seo Jun with regret.

“First place is me, Hwang Yejun!”

“But I was the first to be tapped?”

At Kevin’s words, Hwang Yejun snorted. He showed his almost faded red cheeks to the camera.

“Look, look! The red cheeks! Seo Jun’s love made me redder than you!”

“No! I was the first!”

Park Seojin, who was last to be tapped, was silent, looking disappointed. The youngest, Choi Siyoon, patted Seo Jun’s belly, impressed that he chose him before Park Seojin.

Kevin and Hwang Yejun barked and argued. Then they dramatically compromised. Hwang Yejun and Kevin held hands and raised them.

“So, joint first place! Hwang Yejun, Kevin Kim! Third place Choi Siyoon! Fourth place Park Seojin!”

Seeing the two members jumping with raised hands, Park Seojin, dreaming of a comeback, said quietly,

“This is just the first impression.”

The members’ gazes turned to Park Seojin. He smiled meaningfully.

“The true affection ranking will be revealed on the last day.”

“I’ll be first then too?!”

“Sure. It’s a competition!”

“Of course, I’ll be number one now and in the future!”

With Park Seojin’s challenge, everyone burned with determination.

Seo Jun, lying under the blanket, slowly closed his eyes. He smiled. It had been fun, even though it was just a few hours.

They were really interesting brothers. He looked forward to the evening after his nap, and the next day, and the day after that. It would be a very exciting two days!

“Oh, Seo Jun is sleeping.”

The enthusiastic Brownblack members instantly became quiet. They sat around Seo Jun’s blanket without making a sound.

“We seem to be fun. He keeps smiling.”

“Yeah, he’s really cute.”

Through the blurry vision, the faces of Brownblack were visible. Above the four directions of the blanket, numbers floated.

The two numbers were high.

The ‘Conductor Bond’ number, representing the bond between Seo Jun and Brownblack, was high, and the ‘Connector Bond’ number, representing the bond between the members of Brownblack, was also high.

Although they had only met a short time ago, it seemed that Brownblack really liked Seo Jun. Moreover, the bond between the members of Brownblack seemed very strong.

With both bonds being high, it was certain that their skills would improve to the maximum 1.3 times.

It’s a good thing. Seo Jun, who had confirmed their affection with his eyes, fell asleep.

Seeing Seo Jun’s closed eyes, Brownblack looked up at the clock. It was exactly nap time.

“They’re really accurate.”

The members carefully examined the daily schedule, impressed by the accuracy of Seo Jun’s body clock and the schedule.