I’m a Genius Idol but my Passive is Sunfish Chapter 116

[MC: Yes! Mr. Beom was a split second faster. Mr. Baekya, that was so close!]

 

[Baekya: Isn’t it Geum?]

 

[Yulmu: You’re right. But it’s three syllables.]

 

At Yulmu’s hint, Baekya realized the mistake he had made. His scrunched-up face perfectly expressed his regret.

 

[Beom: Geum Miran!]

 

[MC: Correct!]

 

Beom snatched away the prize that Soyoung and Baekya had practically laid out for him.

 

As the BGM—the kind that made you feel like you should be running to catch a culprit—played, Beom stepped forward, mimicking the action of firing a tranquilizer gun.

 

The childhood anime theme song filled him with emotion, and he didn’t hesitate to throw himself onto the floor in an over-the-top performance.

 

[Taehyeok: Does he really have to go that far…?]

 

Even after returning to his seat with the snack, Beom didn’t let go of the tension. Pointing his finger at the camera, he shouted the animation’s famous catchphrase with a lethal expression.

 

[Beom: There is only one truth!]

 

[Seungji: That’s amazing, seriously. You just can’t beat that oppa.]

 

Seungji, stuffing a piece of croffle into her mouth, clapped for Beom.

 

[MC: Alright, we’re already at the fourth question. Only half the snacks are left! Please, do your best.]

 

The next photo revealed was from a drama—a historical one.

 

[Seungji: Oh? I know that one.]

 

It was a palace romantic comedy about a female lead who enters the palace disguised as a man and falls in love with the Crown Prince. It was a photo of the lead actress from Love in the Moonlight.

 

[Hong Seolah]

 

[Taehyeok: I saved that one to watch later, but I haven’t seen it yet.]

 

[Soyoung: Ah~ I’ve seen that.]

 

[MC: Want a hint?]

 

[Baekya: Yes!]

 

Since the correct answer rate was lower than expected, the MC threw out a hint.

 

[MC: There is a number in the name.]

 

[Soyoung: Ah! I’ve got it. I’m going first, everyone.]

 

As soon as she heard the hint, Soyoung shot her hand up and shouted the answer.

 

[Soyoung: Soyoung. Oyoung!]

 

[MC: Correct!]

 

A sorrowful historical drama OST began to play.

 

Having guessed correctly, Soyoung walked forward gracefully, performing a dance reminiscent of traditional Korean dance.

 

[MC: Wait a second. Ms. Soyoung, you don’t have to dance. Just take it.]

 

[Soyoung: Why? I’m doing a good job!]

 

[MC: The zombie costume and the song just do not match at all. Just take the snack.]

 

[Taehyeok: You look like a complete horror show right now.]

 

Soyoung, having been banned from performing because of her zombie makeup, grumbled as she returned to her seat.

 

Now, only two snacks remained. The ones still standing were Baekya, Taehyeok, and Matae.

 

[MC: Fifth question… coming up!]

 

A photo of the female lead from Crash Landing on Love was revealed. It was a romantic comedy about the love between a North Korean officer and a South Korean heiress who accidentally crash-lands in North Korea while paragliding.

 

[Yoon Serin]

 

As soon as the drama was revealed, Baekya raised his hand and shouted.

 

[Baekya: Baekya!]

 

[MC: Yes, Mr. Baekya!]

 

[Baekya: Lee Sanghyuk!]

 

[MC: Please pronounce the surname accurately. Which Sanghyuk?]

 

[Baekya: Lee! Lee Sanghyuk!]

 

[Yulmu: You…! Hey!]

 

Yulmu looked pained as Baekya kept missing the mark by the narrowest of margins.

 

[Baekya: Why? This is right.]

 

[Yulmu: He’s North Korean.]

 

[Baekya: So what… Agh!]

 

[MC: Fail!]

 

Realizing his mistake yet again, Baekya clutched his head and screamed.

 

[Matae: Matae!]

 

[Taehyeok: Taehyeok!]

 

Matae and Taehyeok, who had been waiting for the MC to declare a fail, lunged forward ferociously.

 

[MC: Mr. Matae was a bit faster. Please give the answer.]

 

[Matae: Ri. Sang. Hyuk.]

 

[MC: Correct!]

 

[Baekya: Hmph.]

 

Matae gestured an apology to Baekya and walked to the center where gentle music was playing.

 

He worked hard to earn performance points by performing a next level dance that didn’t match the BGM at all. Baekya watched the stage with a face full of regret.

 

[Soyoung: Geez. He’s a guest, and you still stole it from him?]

 

[Matae: Sorry, Mr. Baekya. But I really wanted to try this Yulmu Latte.]

 

[Baekya: It’s okay.]

 

[Seungji: There’s only one snack left!]

 

[Taehyeok: Ah… I’m sorry, but…]

 

Taehyeok was certain the last snack was his.

 

[MC: Alright! The final snack game question. Show us, please!]

 

The final question featured an animation character—a blonde male character wearing a baker’s hat. It was the male lead from Yumeiro Patissiere.

 

[Kim Daon]

 

‘High difficulty’, the MC announced happily, noting it was worth three stars.

 

[Taehyeok: Aaaagh! I’ve seen him somewhere!]

 

As expected, Taehyeok clutched his head in agony. He claimed he used to watch it occasionally with his daughter and was certain he remembered it because the surname was unique.

 

[Beom: No, but do we really have to guess his girlfriend’s name too?]

 

[Seungji: I guess I’m getting old. I have no idea who that is.]

 

While Beom and Seungji were flabbergasted by the extreme difficulty, Yulmu had a smile on his face at the nostalgic animation.

 

[Yulmu: Do they still air this? I used to watch this when I was a kid.]

 

Yulmu mentioned that he had dreamed of becoming a baker while watching Yumeiro Patissiere.

 

[Seungji: Back in my day, things like Cardcaptor Berry and Hello Hamster were the trend. Stealing things and running away on balloons…]

 

[Beom: Angel Girl Jetty?]

 

[Seungji: Yes, that’s it! I got scolded for trying to imitate Berry by rollerblading to school and getting caught at the gate. (Laughs)]

 

[Soyoung: That is so you. But honestly, I thought it was cool too.]

 

[Beom: For me, it was Pokémon. I used to play by throwing those ‘balls’ at kids. And when you bought the bread, there were stickers inside.]

 

[Seungji: Oppa, those still come out today.]

 

[Beom: Really?]

 

[Soyoung: Oh, those breads are a huge craze these days. But Mr. Baekya, don’t you know Patissiere? Aren’t you two around the same age?]

 

[Baekya: I know it. But I’m confused about the last name…]

 

Since Taehyeok knew the last name and Baekya knew the first name, both were being cautious, afraid they might leak the answer to each other.

 

[MC: I’ll just give you a hint. Both the surname and the first name are fruits.]

 

The MC, unable to watch any longer, gave a hint. As soon as he heard it, Taehyeok raised his hand and shouted.

 

[Taehyeok: Taehyeok!]

 

Baekya looked disappointed, thinking Taehyeok would get it right. His sulky face was captured in a solo shot, but suddenly a hand appeared and gently tugged at Baekya’s collar.

 

In the group shot that followed, Yulmu could be seen gesturing with his chin toward the half-eaten croffle remaining on the plate.

 

[MC: Mr. Taehyeok shouted the answer first. I wonder who will take the final snack. Mr. Taehyeok, please give the answer.]

 

[Taehyeok: Whew. Bae Podo.] 

 

[MC: Bae. Podo. Is that correct?]

 

[Taehyeok: Yes. Exactly. I remember because his name is food.]

 

Taehyeok, claiming his body reacted just by hearing the OST of that animation, was already walking to the center of the stage to dance.

 

However, the MC’s loud voice declared a fail.

 

[MC: Bae Podo! Incorrect!]

 

[Taehyeok: Huh…? Wrong?]

 

[Baekya: Baekya! Baekya, Baekya, Baekya!]

 

[MC: Mr. Taehyeok, please return to your seat. Yes, Mr. Baekya.]

 

[Baekya: Bae Cherry!]

 

[MC: You have to pronounce it accurately.]

 

[Baekya: Bae. Che. Rry!]

 

[MC: Correct!]

 

The screen showed a hollow Taehyeok, who had missed the snack right before his eyes, and an excited Baekya running to the center.

 

The hopeful theme song of Yumeiro Patissiere echoed through the set.

 

Since he wasn’t a member inclined toward dancing and couldn’t even manage a decent freestyle like Yulmu, Baekya performed a simple routine staying true to the lyrics.

 

The Sunfish showed off his dancing to his heart’s content, even performing the hopping step from the basic choreography that every ID trainee is supposed to know.

 

[MC: Baekya, success! I’m giving you 100 points for the performance! You worked so hard.]

 

[Baekya: Thank you!]

 

After giving a deep bow, Baekya returned to his seat with the Yulmu Latte and the croffle.

 

[MC: How is it? Is it good? The ice cream must have melted a bit.]

 

[Baekya: No, it’s okay. It’s so good.]

 

Baekya, his cheeks full of croffle, mumbled while covering his mouth.

 

[MC: But Mr. Yulmu, you’re still eating yours. I guess you eat very slowly.]

 

[Yulmu: It’s so delicious that I’m savoring it~]

 

The video ended with an introduction to the next recommended videos.

 

[Baekya Solo Cam ▷ Yumeiro Patissiere: Friday Night Fancam]

 

[(Unreleased) Total Opposites! DASE Yulmu x Baekya Balance Game – Fascinating how they don’t agree on a single thing from start to finish]

 

Two videos. The one that caught the roommate’s eye was the thumbnail at the bottom.

 

She saw a dazed Peach with pursed lips and a handsome man with his mouth slightly open in shock.

 

The edited thumbnail piqued her curiosity, and the algorithm succeeded in hooking another view.

 

[MC: We’re giving out Tangsuyuk to everyone! Bring in the Tangsuyuk~]

 

A neatly prepared spread of Tangsuyuk was placed in front of the cast members sitting in a row.

 

[Taehyeok: Mr. Yulmu, I’ll enjoy the food.]

 

[Matae: Is Yulmu paying for this?]

 

[Yulmu: Enjoy your meal~]

 

Yulmu, the MVP of Round 1, playfully accepted the joke and picked up a piece of pork.

 

At that moment, the MC, watching the mukbang from the opposite side, spoke up.

 

[MC: Since Tangsuyuk is out, I have to ask. For DASE, are you Pour-over or Dipping ?]

 

[Yulmu: I’m a Dipping person.]

 

[Baekya: I’m a Pour-over person.]

 

Thud.

 

Yulmu dropped the piece of pork he was holding, unable to hide his shock.

 

[Yulmu: Pour-over?]

 

[Baekya: Yeah.]

 

Simultaneously with his answer, Baekya poured the sauce over the meat without a moment’s hesitation.

 

[Yulmu: Aagh! My Tangsuyuk!]

 

[Baekya: It’s mine!]

 

[Yulmu: With such an innocent face… Do you have any idea how cruel this is?]

 

[Baekya: It’s only good when it’s soggy.]

 

As opinions divided over Pour-over vs. Dipping, the Friday Night members began to join the debate.