The Idol Who Returned from Hell Chapter 167

The moment they saw the words “agility” and “training,” MILLENNIUM collectively panicked.

—What’s agility??

└It’s like sports competition-style obstacle racing between dogs

└I used to play that on Nindendo ages ago LOL. You had to run between poles, cross seesaws, it was super complicated. And that little Yorkie is going to do that?

└If it’s at the level where they hold competitions, isn’t it really difficult? Lol. Cer is just a dog that scratches his belly on the sofa following his owner around, is that even possible?

└Even during the opening, he seemed quite far from exercise…

—I wondered why they prepared 20 servings of cake, but I guess they want to give gifts to all the dogs at the training center

└Humans do baking training, dogs do agility training training. This is almost like Taenung Athletes’ Village vibes

Agility, an obstacle racing competition that can only be handled through professional training.

Since Cer had been lying around with quite a blank expression earlier, it was questionable whether he could properly receive training.

But before that, Ma Si-hyeok’s cooking skills, which had been hidden until now, were amazingly showcased, building up the excitement.

[Delicate hand movements, eyes that don’t blink once]

[An extraordinary atmosphere emerges from the moment he starts mixing the batter!]

While MILLENNIUM was being overwhelmed by this tremendous gap after immediately recognizing that this wasn’t the skill of someone who had only tried baking once or twice, Ryu Si-hwan’s enlightened comment flew out as he diligently squeezed the piping bag.

[This is why I asked for separate rooms. I look too bad in comparison.]

[Oh, but Si-hwan, your speed has improved much more than before! You did fine when making cookies last time too!]

[Thank you for the compliment.]

[As long as you don’t bring aliens from outside Earth like that youngest friend back then, it’s fine!]

It seems they also used this cooking class when preparing reverse gifts to commemorate their first fan signing.

When archive footage of the deep-sea monster and alien cookies that Yu Ha-woon had created back then appeared on screen, fans burst into laughter.

—Ha-bread suffering eternally LMAO T_T

—Ah that’s my ultimate favorite screenshot really T_T. The photo of him raising his hands apologizing for making weird cookies is still my Bluebird profile pic

—Right Si-hwan…… just make them in visuals that humans can eat

└What do you mean humans eat, if you ate what they’re making now you’d be rushed to the ER

└Oh right, they’re making dog treats now… Sorry

└If CENTIX made the food, I’d just like it all. Give me that and I’ll just eat it right away and get rushed to the ER

└Stop you crazy

The sight of two idols over 180cm in a state of ultra-concentration placing strawberry decorations was truly rare.

While Ryu Si-hwan and Ma Si-hyeok were busily working with their hands, Cer was spending leisurely time playing with the manager who came along.

MILLENNIUM said that now Yorkshire Terrier-like aspects were finally showing, and made predictions that he might surprisingly do well during training later.

Having successfully made 20 servings of dog cake, the two members headed to the agility training center in Uijeongbu.

The wide plains contrasting with Seoul’s landscape full of buildings created a refreshing taste.

CENTIX, who entered the center interior and met the trainers who had been waiting in advance, first exchanged basic information.

[Has Cer ever done this type of exercise before?]

[Well, he hasn’t received official training, but I think he’ll probably follow along well right away. He listens to what I say well usually, so he learns quickly.]

[Then could you show us a test?]

Before training, time unfolded to see to what extent Cer had formed a rapport with Ryu Si-hwan.

Since Cer had shown a look exactly like his owner from the very beginning, there was expectation that he would understand Ryu Si-hwan’s words well.

[Cer, sit.]

[Stand up.]

[Lie down. Stay. Now get up.]

[Turn around once. Now eat this.]

[—!!]

When Ryu Si-hwan gave commands in an indifferent tone, Cer moved his small feet quickly and smoothly performed all the actions.

The trainers’ eyes were wide open as if they didn’t expect it to be this good.

And MILLENNIUM, who had been watching 〈Dancing with Puppers〉 with eyes full of affection, sent enthusiastic cheers.

—See! What did I tell you, I said Cer would do well, didn’t I??

—Our Seoltang has lived with us for 6 years now but still doesn’t understand “stay” at all… Is there relative IQ among puppies too

└Our Bamtol is 3 years old but sometimes pees outside the pee pad T_T

└Um that seems like you didn’t train properly

└Hey I tried my hardest T_T

—They said from the beginning that his expression was exactly like his owner’s, but being a genius is exactly the same too T_T Genius idol Ryu Si-hwan, genius dog Cer, love them so much

—More than other commands, lying down then getting up and waiting before eating treats is pretty complex lmao. If he succeeded at one action, he’d probably be desperate to eat treats right away, but Cer’s patience is top-tier

[He seems quite smart?]

[If this level of communication with his owner is possible without formal training, he should be able to adapt easily to today’s agility training too. I’m looking forward to it too!]

[Thank you all for the kind words. Cer, you should say thank you too.]

[Woof!]

Full-scale agility training began.

Various obstacles were installed on the vast field.

Poles set up at dense intervals.

A blue tunnel about 3 meters long.

Courses where you had to jump over bars.

And even a seesaw where you had to wait still until going down.

First, one trainer came out with her partner, a dignified Shetland Sheepdog, saying she would show a demonstration.

[Agility requires very good coordination with your partner. You need to send clear signals about which obstacle you’re going to, so the dog can notice and move accordingly. It’s not just about the dog doing well – the partner also needs to perfectly understand this field.]

The trainer explaining agility rules with a strict and solemn attitude.

Ryu Si-hwan and Ma Si-hyeok, who had matching serious expressions, listened so intently that it felt like they were really planning to enter a competition.

When the overall explanation and introduction of obstacle sequences ended, practice began.

[Remember the order that Billy and I go and follow right behind!]

The trainer and her partner, Shetland Sheepdog Billy, passed through the agility gates at a fast pace.

Viewers were instantly captivated by Billy’s appearance as he gracefully jumped over bars and weaved between poles.

—He’s really good

—He jumps so flexibly, with his fur flowing behind him, it’s like filming a shampoo commercial lol

—But looking at it, dogs with somewhat long legs seem to have an advantage

└What about our Cer LOL

└It’s… it’s okay, his legs are probably longer than a Dachshund’s maybe

The camera closed up on Ryu Si-hwan’s eyes as they continuously followed the trainer’s movements.

MILLENNIUM felt a familiar atmosphere from this scene that gave the feeling of analyzing every movement down to the nano level.

—LOL Si-hwan is possessing his fansign mode right now

└What did he do at fansigns??

└Was it the first fansign? He remembered fans who brought gifts individually and while changing props, he made precise eye contact with the camera of the person who gave the gift

└Is that even humanly possible?

└Everyone reacted like this back then too lmao. The video really showed it was true

—Our Ryu-leader’s habitual competitive spirit is starting to act up again

└This isn’t about who wins lol T_T

└What can we do, our bias is a baby who learned the ways of the world wrong from starting with brutal survival…

When the trainer passed about halfway through the gates, she sent a signal to Ryu Si-hwan to start.

Ryu Si-hwan nodded and immediately lowered his arm while running forward.

[Cer, this way!]

It was a promising start just like he had shown during practice earlier.

Cer, who started running almost simultaneously with Ryu Si-hwan, arrived at the bar marked number 1.

With unhesitating jumping, Cer leaped up powerfully…!

[Sad Yorkie with short legs!]

Because he jumped too early, he ended up hitting the bar with his back feet during landing.

Cer, looking at the bar he had knocked down, somehow seemed frustrated.

—Earlier and now, why do I feel human emotions from Cer LOL

└Right, it’s not just me? LMAO. There’s resentment in his eyes

└It’s like “If only my legs were a little longer!!” being slightly upset

└But amazingly, he seems to know he knocked that down and has to do it again. Other dogs would have just happily run forward, but Cer stops right away

└He really was a genius dog

Refreshing their spirits and starting again, Ryu Si-hwan and Cer were different this time.

Cer also seemed to understand where he made a mistake earlier and lightly jumped over the bar with improved movement.

And he proceeded without hesitation through the poles that can cause many difficulties on first attempts, earning standing ovations from the trainers.

[That level is talent, talent!]

[Their coordination is so good?]

[☆Coolness☆ is exploding!]

After successfully completing one lap of the agility field with Ryu Si-hwan, Cer tried coordinating with Ma Si-hyeok after a brief rest.

However, unlike Ryu Si-hwan with whom he showed perfect chemistry, Ma Si-hyeok struggled from the beginning and eventually collapsed at the tunnel gate.

[Cer, just come out this way! This way, this way!]

[Woof?]

[You passed through quickly when you did it with Brother Si-hwan earlier, why are you like this now!]

Ma Si-hyeok kneeling and calling for Cer, who showed no signs of coming out from the other side of the tunnel.

He was so desperate that he went directly into the tunnel himself to call Cer earnestly, but all that returned was pitiful silence.

—Cer knows too well who’s the owner and who isn’t LMAO this shit is crazy I’m crying

—If Si-hyeok calls so desperately, he should respond at least once, Cer…

—Ah, setting everything else aside, it’s a relief that Si-hyeok looks good. I was worried because he really looked sick in self-content

└Come to think of it, there was another main purpose for watching this broadcast…. I forgot for a moment because Cer was too cute

└But if only fun playing scenes like this come out, will there be timing to touch on the school violence issue?

└Probably they’ll have talks while eating dinner after the agility experience ends

After distributing cake to the dogs at the training center and giving final greetings, 〈Dancing with Puppers〉 moved to the dinner part that many MILLENNIUM had been eagerly awaiting.

Since this is usually when you can hear genuine stories from guest celebrities while having talks with the veteran MC in charge of the program.

CENTIX, who moved to a campsite near the training center, sent enthusiastic applause upon seeing the barbecue party waiting for them.

While few people would dislike meat, CENTIX’s extraordinary love for meat is already well known.

[I didn’t know what Si-hwan and Si-hyeok would like, so I prepared both beef and pork for now. Eat a lot! You must have worked hard filming today.]

[Thank you!]

[We’ll eat well.]

Ryu Si-hwan and Ma Si-hyeok were enjoying leisure for the first time in a while while tearing into steaming hot meat.

Watching the logs crackling and holding warm flames, viewers also experienced indirect ASMR.

Lim Kyung-oh, befitting a veteran MC, drew out CENTIX’s natural reactions by throwing concise jokes and questions to prevent awkward silence from continuing.

Before long, the conversation shifted to today’s hot topic.

[Come to think of it, idol activities probably have many mentally difficult times. Actually, when I listen to stories from senior idols who came here, they say they all went through such periods once. Have you ever experienced similar slumps?]

[Slump… Rather than calling it a slump, there was a time when I was disappointed in myself and had some difficulties.]

[Si-hyeok? You seemed so bright and upright, what on earth caused such disappointment…]

Into the conversation that seemed like it would flow peacefully, Ma Si-hyeok threw a fastball.

[I worried a lot about whether it was okay to bring this up, and I still don’t know, but I think the time has come for me to open my eyes and acknowledge it myself.]

[If it’s too sensitive a topic, you don’t have to talk about it.]

[No. I decided beforehand and came.]

Ma Si-hyeok slowly closed his eyes and spoke quietly.

[I was a victim of school violence in the past.]