I’m a Genius Idol but my Passive is Sunfish Chapter 33

Seeing Cheong’s proud face, Boksoong covered her mouth again.

 

A cold-looking face with behavior that didn’t match. The fact that this icy visual squeaked the moment he opened his mouth drove fans crazy.

 

Yooyeon, who was a similar type but with a softer feel because of his dimples, and… Jihan, who was chic and aloof, but also surprisingly clumsy.

 

Yulmu, who gave off a strong ‘handsome guy from the physical education department’ vibe, had a high tension and liked to be a little clingy, and Minseong, the ‘free-pass for the in-laws’ type, was serious about everything, perhaps because he was the leader, but in the fans’ eyes, he was just a stern rabbit.

 

And Baekya, needless to say. The cutest-looking one only did the cutest things.

 

From unheard-of bite-hearts to constant little antics, she’d thought he was naturally full of aegyo, but he wasn’t.

 

A perfect introvert.

 

The fact that he was usually timid and shy was also a point that drove her crazy.

 

‘Can an idol group be this perfect?’

 

Boksoong kept watching, thinking that whoever their fans were, they were truly blessed.

 

[Cafe ‘No Games’ is closing!]

 

[Now it’s time to settle up]

 

After the customers left, the café was empty. Minseong brought a small safe to the table where DASE sat together.

 

[Cheong (Owner): You’ve all worked hard! Good job!]

 

[Baekya: Did we make about 30 cups?]

 

[Jihan: I think it was much more than that. I think I pulled over 50 shots of espresso alone.]

 

[Yooyeon: Wasn’t it more than 30 cups? I think I served quite a bit too.]

 

[Yulmu: Let’s settle up, settle up!]

 

At Yulmu’s urging, Minseong opened the safe. Inside were small notes instead of money. Someone had even put in a small bag of chocolates.

 

Dozens of notes were poured onto the table. Minseong picked one up and read it aloud.

 

[Minseong: Congratulations on your debut, DASE. We’re more grateful for you working so hard.]

 

Starting with Minseong, the members also pick up a piece of paper one by one.

 

[Yulmu: Wishing for a huge success on DASE’s comeback! Fighting! Let’s go for the rookie award~!]

 

[Cheong: I came because I heard a rumor that DASE was grinding coffee beans on the first floor. I enjoyed the drink. But this… what’s this taste?]

 

DASE burst out laughing at the note Cheong read. Yooyeon and Yulmu said in unison that that person must have drunk the Ameri-choco that he had made.

 

[Jihan: I’m really looking forward to your comeback. Fighting.]

 

[Yooyeon: There’s a rumor that the concept for this new song is amazing. I’m really looking forward to it!]

 

[Baekya: Please don’t get hurt and promote for a long, long time. We’re always on DASE’s side. ID’s maknaes, let’s go, let’s go!]

 

It was deeply moving. Boksung’s chest felt tight—how must the members feel?

 

They all read the notes with complicated expressions. Then, two figures entered the café. It was AIM’s Shiyoon and Yeonha.

 

[Shiyoon: Um… are you open?]

 

[Yeonha: We came to buy coffee~]

 

[Baekya: Ah, sunbaenim…?]

 

Startled by the appearance of their direct seniors, DASE floundered before bowing together.

 

“Hello!”

 

AIM also bowed as their waists bent 90 degrees.

 

[Shiyoon: I stopped by because I heard there’s a coffee shop that’s only open today. Are you by any chance closed?]

 

[Cheong: Yes. We’re done with our business,]

 

[Minseong: No! We’re available. What would you like to drink?]

 

Poke. Minseong cut Cheong off, poking him in the side.

 

[Cheong: Ouch!]

 

Cheong winced, clutching his waist. The fake owner was powerless in front of the real one.

 

[Yeonha: I’ll have an iced latte.]

 

[Jihan: Uh, sunbaenim, we only have American—]

 

[Baekya: Hey! Isn’t that just using milk instead of water? Just say we can do it.]

 

[Jihan: …Should we?]

 

The drink-making team whispered at the impossible menu. But their opponent was a direct senior. At the appearance of a being who could make the impossible possible, Baekya and Jihan quickly tried to change their attitude.

 

But Shiyoon’s ears were too sharp.

 

[Shiyoon: Ah, you only have americano? It’s written here, Yeonha.]

 

[Yeonha: Sorry, I didn’t realize. Um… then I’ll have peach iced tea.]

 

[Siyoon: I’ll have a hot Americano.]

 

Shiyoon held out his card.

 

When Minseong said they weren’t accepting payment, Shiyoon tried again. Until Yeonha nudged his arm.

 

He was looking at the memo and pen in front of the POS, along with the instructions for the reality shoot and payment method.

 

After reading it, Yeonha picked up the pen.

 

[Yeonha: Can we write one too?]

 

[Minseong: Of course!]

 

While the drink-making team was busy making the drinks, Shiyoon and Yeonha wrote a memo. Despite Yulmu’s dissuasion, saying they could wait at their seats and he would bring it to them, the two waited for the drinks in front of the pickup counter with the serving team.

 

Thanks to that, small talk also naturally followed.

 

[Yeonha: I watched that visual radio show the other day. Baekya’s bite-heart? It was so cute. Do you have any other hearts?]

 

[Baekya: Cough! Choke, cough!]

 

[Minseong: Are you okay? Why are you suddenly choking… Here’s some water.]

 

[Shiyoon: Are you okay?]

 

All eyes turned to Baekya.

 

The ‘can’t handle attention’ brave guardian (ISFJ) was now even breaking out in a cold sweat. He had a face that said he wished they would just turn their attention away from him.

 

[Baekya: I-it’s okay. I just swallowed the wrong way…]

 

[Yeonha: Thank goodness. I thought I said something unnecessary.]

 

He had, but of course, that couldn’t be said. That was just how social life worked.

 

[Yulmu: Ah~ sunbaenim, not at all. WWe’re actually developing new hearts for the comeback.]

 

[Baekya: …When did I ever?!]

 

[Yulmu: When, you ask? Now, on the count of three, a new heart. One~ two~]

 

[Baekya: You, really! Come here.]

 

[Yulmu: Woah! Hey, that thing in your hand! Put it down, just put it down.]

 

[Baekya: Yeah. After I hit you once.]

 

[Yeonha: Hahaha, cute. (Laughs)]

 

[Shiyoon: I told you, right? Their chemistry is good.]

 

Yulmu usually barely stayed within the lines, but it seemed he had crossed them today. Getting caught by Baekya, he was only released after being hit a few times.

 

After that, they talked about everyday things—how comeback prep was going, diet and exercise. Only after AIM left did they check the payment.

 

[If you need help or have any difficulties, contact the number below. Cute DASE is always welcome! (Phone number) – AIM Shiyoon, Yeonha]

 

Watching the video, Boksoong clapped.

 

“I’m all for this friendship.”

 

Of course, she wasn’t the only one. Most of the fans who were watching the video were moved by AIM’s kindness.

 

Judging by their full makeup, they probably came at the company’s request to briefly appear. But didn’t they write that note themselves?

 

Of course, it wasn’t revealed on the broadcast, but even the phone number they had written down themselves. The fans were enthusiastic, saying that they were more than welcome to this kind of friendship anytime.

 

[Next episode!]

 

[May 3rd, DASE practice room]

 

The scene of DASE dancing to their debut song ‘No Games’ passed by briefly. Then came scenes of them learning something new.

 

[Learning the new choreography]

 

[DASE comeback imminent?!]

 

Baekya recording in the studio.

 

[Composer: Baekya, can you go up one more octave?]

[Baekya: Yes. I’ll try.]

 

[Composer: This time, you have to do the ‘yeah’ sadly, very sadly. To the point where your nose tingles as soon as you hear it.]

 

Baekya’s eyes wavered at the composer’s strange request. But he did as he was told.

 

The scene changed, and the busy members were in the practice room at that time.

 

[A little later]

 

[DASE: Happy birthday to you~ Happy birthday to you~ Dear Baekya~]

 

[A surprise gift prepared by the members]

 

[Please wait a little♡]

 

Even the preview was perfect. Boksoong felt full even without eating.

 

And that night, at midnight. DASE’s surprise teaser was released.

 

***

 

[DASE ‘WANT ME’ MV Teaser #1]

 

A toy factory.

 

With a cheerful pluck sound, the machine operated. As the conveyor belt turned, DASE appeared.

 

Pink hair, a white half-sleeve t-shirt, and ripped jeans.

 

DASE, with sparkling stickers on each of their faces, were standing with a blank expression.

 

As a robot arm-shaped machine pressed the PACKING button, a green light came on, and a box fell on the members. The colorful letters <WANT ME!> on the transparent plastic stood out.

 

– Take me with you, Want Me

You want me too

 

[DASE]

 

21 seconds.

 

The video was short and intense.

 

– Wow, they’re coming out with a legendary concept

– You perverts, how could you think of putting stickers on the kids’ faces?

– God is DASE

– You crazy perverts, you have to have a limit to your concepts, huh?!! I’m going crazy with all six of them having pink hair, and as if a white t-shirt and jeans weren’t enough, you have to put stickers on their faces? A doll concept??? ID just sent me a murder threat right now.

– They really look like sextuplets like this

– Why did Baekya suddenly become so handsome? No, he was always handsome, but his face is just unbelievable; (Baekya screenshot.jpg)

└ Han Baekya.. please preserve your pink hair

– I think I’m really a fan of the ID vibe… how do these crazy people always come out with concepts that perfectly grasp the fans’ tastes?

– DASE’s official homepage has also changed!

└ Huh, for real? So colorful

– It looks like the start screen of some dress-up game. The torso mannequin in the middle too.

– I won’t know until it comes out, but could this be an extension of their debut song? The debut song title was ‘No Games,’ and this concept is ‘doll.’ So this comeback is doll play?

└ Then that game-like intro is…

└ We’re playing doll with DASE? Could it be that ID is such a pervert? Holy crap, this is it.

└ Conan has entered the chat

– I don’t think so, but if it’s really doll play, that means we can choose DASE’s clothes right now.

– DASE, please come back quickly. I’m getting dizzy (dizzy pic.jpg)

– A heart-shaped cubic sticker on Baekya’s face..! Bapsae is dead……