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“Wow, our youngest is so brave. What if Noeul really ends up in Fantasy Land Season 2?”

“If I get accepted into Fantasy Land because of me, wouldn’t that be amazing?”

Dia’s voice, without a hint of anxiety.

A confident voice followed, saying that if Noeul, who had passed the fierce competition of the Fantasy Land audition, could easily grant Dia’s free pass.

Of course, this was also a statement made without any thought of the consequences.

Yet, Dia’s brave statement was not stopped.

After all, from the perspective of Ji Hyemin and her company LUX, it wasn’t a bad statement.

‘Legal rebellion… Sounds fun, right?’

From Ji Hyemin’s perspective, Dia’s free pass promise was a kind of motivation for the Fantasy Land Season 2 audition.

At the same time, it was an opportunity for the new faces of Fantasy Land to receive Dia’s help.

Dia’s free pass was an item that would greatly help the new broadcasters of Fantasy Land Season 2 to settle in stably.

The content of the junior Fantasy Land Season 2 freely playing with the senior Dia was sure to be a hot topic.

As Dia was the most talented in broadcasting among the Fantasy Land members, there was no doubt that she would show good chemistry with the juniors.

It was thought that broadcasts with the tag ‘with Dia’ would greatly help the influx of Fantasy Land Season 2.

Not long after, the <Fantasy Land Season 2 Recruitment Notice> was revised in real time before Ha Eun’s eyes.

-Tak tak.

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Title > Fantasy Land Season 2 Recruitment Notice

Fantasy Land(M) | 16:30

Hello, this is Fantasy Land.

An audition to find new members to walk with Fantasy Land will be held from mid-February.

Please check the recruitment form for detailed precautions.

(Application link)

We look forward to your interest and participation!

*Spirit Country residents will be provided with Dia’s free pass (new!)

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“Now it’s a done deal, Dia. Be prepared~.”

As Dia’s free pass promise was embedded in the official Fantasy Land notice, the speed of the broadcast chat increased by several levels.

The anxiety that was felt only after facing the chats burning with enthusiasm to properly educate Dia.

– I’ll quit vocal academy starting tomorrow

– Yeah, you need to be disciplined lol

– Dia’s numerous dark histories are about to be created

– Just passing the audition gets you Dia, what a deal

– 24-hour public game, let’s go

– You must do a maid cafe broadcast, everyone’s so naive

‘…Hmm.’

At first, it was clearly a light joke like any other, but it felt like things had gotten too big.

There was also the fact that if the Fantasy Land Season 2 members insisted they were Dia’s fans, there would be no way to respond.

Well, still.

I remember most of the Fantasy Land Season 2 members having gentle personalities.

Even the mischievous ‘Nael’ wouldn’t go too far.

Thus, it ended with the remark, “If you’re confident, why not give it a try~.”

After all, Dia’s free pass was limited to broadcast content.

If Dia’s free pass could help her get closer to Fantasy Land Season 2, that wouldn’t be a bad thing.

Of course, the Fantasy Land Season 2 members’ discipline would need to be tight.

The story outside of Fantasy Land Season 2 started after that.

“I’m working on a slightly big project, but I’m not sure if I should talk about it~.”

Ji Hyemin’s voice, hiding something secret, caused the chat to shake greatly for a moment.

Shortly after, it was revealed to be Fantasy Land’s 1st anniversary 3D avatar project.

“We’ll debut them in 3D right on their 1st anniversary.”

– What

– 3D?

– Is this for real???

– If it’s a lie, your head’s gonna roll, Ramji

– So the Spirit Grand Wizard, Slime Demon King, and Griffin will all move in 3D?

“It’s the 3D you’re thinking of. But, it would be disappointing if it just ended with the release of 3D avatars.”

– What else??

– Big Ramji

– Ganda Sal lol

– Is it big? Is it big? Is it big? Is it big? Is it big? Is it big?

– How much money are you spending, damn it

Then, another secret project was revealed.

Although the exact title hasn’t been decided yet, it was announced that the first group song of Fantasy Land Season 1 would be released in the future.

“Of course, we’ll perform on stage with 3D avatars! Everyone, look forward to it!”

– Crazy ㄷㄷ

– Already full

– What’s up with Fantasy Land’s style

– Big Ramji King Ramji, now just get married for perfection (message deleted)

Soon, Ha Eun and other members also expressed their anticipation through the broadcast mic.

Strictly speaking, they had only known about the existence of these projects for a few days, but it wasn’t a bad thing anyway.

Especially Ha Eun, who thought it was fortunate to be able to utilize the dance skills she had honed in the past.

The full-tracking broadcast, which had been imagined for quite a long time, would soon be possible.

“Where else would you find a company that takes such good care of you, really.”

Ji Hyemin’s voice, roughly reciting the costs invested in this project.

A joke followed that if this 3D avatar project failed, they might all end up on the streets.

“We’re now a community of fate, guys. So, you have to practice dancing hard, right?”

“Yes~.”

“Boss, you’re the best! Awesome, Ramji!”

Thus, after a round of compliments and thanks from the Fantasy Land members to Ji Hyemin.

Finally, the last part of the Fantasy Land group year-end broadcast, ‘Rolling Paper,’ began.

The first order was Ramji, the head of Fantasy Land.

“｢Thanks to the boss, I can now eat rice and meat soup, really really thank you｣.…Yuna, don’t use the northern dialect I don’t even use─”

“Ni, nickname mention prohibited!”

– Huh

– In the north, we couldn’t even eat rice or meat soup lol

– Was that the Demon King?

– Oh no, don’t blush in a different way

– There was a reason the Demon King concept suited so well ㄷㄷ

After reading the messages from other members, the rolling paper of Mile, the eldest sister of Fantasy Land, was read.

Next, Yuna, Cream, and Ria’s rolling papers were read in order of age.

In other words, the rolling paper of Dia, the youngest of Fantasy Land, was read last.

“｢ReallyX999 amazing person~. Is there anything our youngest can’t do?｣. No matter what, I can’t match Ria unnie in drawing.”

“What, how did you know it was me?”

“Just look at it~.”

Thus, the messages written on Dia’s rolling paper were read over and over.

Since the handwriting alone could tell which member left which message, the messages to Dia felt more touching.

Perhaps that’s why.

“｢I’ll call more often from now on! Always LV.U｣. Ah…. …Thank you….”

When reading the last part of the message left by Cream, Ha Eun’s favorite VTuber, her breath and voice trembled for a moment.

Unsurprisingly, the chat became noisy.

– What’s that sniffing sound

– Baby crying?

– Hey, she’s crying lol

– Hmm, where’s the感动 coming from

– Whoever it is, can you call me too

Dia’s rolling paper was read again from the beginning shortly after.

Of course, this time it was only read with the eyes, so it didn’t take much time.

However, reading the messages left by the Fantasy Land members and Ji Hyemin, there was a lot to feel.

It became emotional in a different sense than before.

Then came Ji Hyemin’s calm voice.

“Well, today we had a year-end gathering with all of Fantasy Land. It seems like everyone enjoyed it.”

– Oh, don’t grab the 방종각

– The boss stays

– Part 2? Part 2? Part 2? Part 2? Part 2? Part 2? Part 2?

– The chicken hasn’t arrived yet, wait!!!

– Is it goodbye now?

“Anyway, it’s been a year full of many things. But, there’s still a long way to go~.”

-Click.

“I’ll go rest now! Take care next year too~.”

Thus, the Fantasy Land group year-end broadcast finally ended.

Ji Hyemin’s gaze shifted to the food still on the table shortly after.

“No one can leave until this is all eaten. So, let’s eat first, Ha Eun.”

“…Yes.”

The soft castella handed to Ha Eun.

After that, they sat around the table until there was really no food left.

The following stories were all just small talk, nothing more or less.

It was an ordinary meal time.

Just because they were with people they thought they couldn’t be with.

‘…I hope we have a year-end gathering next year too.’

Ha Eun sensed that this moment would remain in her memory forever.

The scenery she faced, the voices she heard, everything was special.

***

Time passed after the Fantasy Land group year-end broadcast, and finally, December 31st arrived.

Narae High’s winter vacation had already started, so there was no need to go to school early in the morning.

The only schedule for today was <The Sunshine> filming.

Therefore, originally, it would have been a slightly leisurely morning, but.

“Mom, I’ll be out for a bit.”

“Okay~.”

A phone call early in the morning required a brief outing.

[ Do you have some time today? I couldn’t tell you last time, but I want to tell you today. ]

-Step.

[ Is lunch okay? Then, let’s meet at the cafe in front of the station. Around 11. ]

-Step step.

[ Oh, right. Can you wear something like a suit? Or a school uniform is fine too. ]

-Step.

-Squeak─.

[ I thought about it, and clothes with charisma? would be better than comfortable clothes. I’ll tell you the reason when we meet. ]

“…I’m here.”

“Ah, Ha Eun. Come on in.”

Soon, the familiar face of Yoo Seongjae.

And, right next to him, an unfamiliar face.

‘Who is that…? A manager?’

Thus, with a slightly puzzled expression, Ha Eun sat across from Yoo Seongjae.

At that moment, the unfamiliar man, who had been observing Ha Eun carefully, spoke to Yoo Seongjae.

“The school uniform really makes a difference.”

“Does it look that way to you, director?”

Shortly after, an unexpected self-introduction.

However, perhaps because among the unfamiliar voice’s words, there was a very familiar name.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Kim Hongseong, the director of <Veterans>.”

Shortly after, Ha Eun, momentarily speechless, only blinked as a hand was extended to her, then belatedly reached out her hand.

After a brief handshake, Yoo Seongjae’s real business followed.

“We’d like Ha Eun to play the villain in <Veterans>. Do you have any thoughts?”

A guess or confidence that Ha Eun could do well in villain acting followed.

An explanation of the villain role in <Veterans> that they wanted Ha Eun to take was also added.

But, it was a movie they already knew.

A character they already knew.

“He’s a third-generation chaebol, with a bit of a psychopathic tendency? A character who thinks and feels differently from ordinary people.”

Finally, with the thin script of <Veterans> handed over, the conversation continued.

Ha Eun’s gaze was briefly drawn to the character’s ‘third-generation chaebol’ trait.

‘…A psychopath.’

In a way, it might be true.

Ha Eun, who briefly recited words that couldn’t be told to others in her heart, then flipped through the script again.