The Trashy PD Has To Survive as an Idol

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Blue Tiger, real name Lim Hyeonsu.

She was a musical prodigy who stayed on top of current trends while maintaining a solid foundation of skills. She recently delved into songwriting, and her reputation skyrocketed because of her clever lyrics.

She was a surefire bet for success, with her bank account overflowing with wealth

But why should that even matter?

She wasnt feeling well at the moment.

To add to her troubles, she was grappling with the challenge of creating the title track for the upcoming comeback of the renowned girl group White Cherry, who were making waves in Korea and even in the United States.

But she couldnt find a satisfactory melody, which frustrated her to no end.

Lim Hyeonsu became extremely irritable whenever this happened, and the studio staff avoided her.

However, today, something was different.

Hey, didnt I tell you not to let outsiders in?

An outsider was in the studio for crying out loud!

The staff trembled as they saw the man sitting in the studio lobby. He seemed to be in his early 20s and gave off an aura of someone not to be messed with.

He was handsome enough to be a celebrity, but the staff couldnt recall ever seeing him on TV.

Hello, Im Seo Hoyun.

Who?

Seo Hoyun.

The man smiled impudently and greeted her. The staff shuddered.

Shed never heard of him. Lim Hyeonsu gave him a cold look and turned her back to the staff.

Get him out of here.

Yes, yes.

Can I have a word with you for a moment?

Where were you going? I turned to Lim Hyeonsu and spoke to her, grabbing her attention. She looked at me irritably.

Excuse me, Im busy right now.

Yes, I understand. I wont take up much of your time.

I dont have time for that either.

Lim Hyeonsus temper hadnt changed. I looked at the system window hovering above her.

[Lim Hyeonsu

Musical genius

Sometimes she works as a lyricist as well.

Note: Her temper is very, very, very bad.]

I knew that. Didnt you know Ive worked with Lim Hyeonsu several times? Id been cursed at by her on more than one occasion for making a mistake.

As she glanced at me from head to toe, shaking her head in disgust, it seemed she didnt really remember. I realized again that I was really in a game. I held out the shopping bag Id brought with me.

Whats this?

Lim Hyeonsu was taken aback by the sudden appearance of the shopping bag, but I seized the opportunity.

Ms. Composer, I heard that you like this particular sake from Hokkaido, so I looked it up and brought it for you.

What? This is hard to find in Korea.

Lim Hyeonsu took the sake out of the shopping bag and examined it closely. I could tell from her expression that she was thoroughly enjoying it.

Yeah, thats right. It was hard to find.

Despite being wary of me, Lim Hyeonsu accepted the gift without any resistance. It seemed she didnt want it because she thought I was expecting something in return.

Why are you giving me this?

Ms. Composer, Im sorry for dropping in on you so suddenly But its important to prepare even the smallest things.

Hmm.

I chuckled quietly while smacking my lips. This was my typical sales approach. Perhaps my flattery had some effect because after contemplating for a moment, Hyeonsu glanced at the sake and took a seat in the lobby.

You must have gone through a lot of trouble to get this, so it would be impolite to turn you away like this. I can spare you five minutes.

Thank you.

Great, thats half the battle won.

So why did you come to see me? I mean

Im Seo Hoyun.

Okay, Seo Hoyun. What do you do?

Yeah, I knew this question was coming.

Im an idol. Were preparing for a comeback right now.

Ha. Lim Hyeonsu laughed.

Okay, an idol.

The suspicious look directed towards me contained a hint of mockery, suggesting that someone like me wouldnt appear alone out of nowhere.

Lim Hyeonsu was a surefire path to success, causing idols struggling to follow in her footsteps to become nervous and uneasy.

Seo Hoyun? Ive never heard of you before.

Im from Daepaseong Entertainment, an actor management agency that still lacks a lot of push toward idols. I think its natural that even a composer hasnt heard of me yet.

Well, youve been through a lot.

Hurry up.

I gestured to her with a friendly smile. Lim Hyeonsu hesitated but couldnt resist her curiosity and flipped the tablet. A piece of music began to play.

It was a song from a male idol that topped the charts last year. A Blue Tiger composition.

This song was really well done.

I just said that, but Lim Hyeonsu slammed the tablet on the desk. It looked like it was thrown away like a piece of junk that had been used for about ten years. She didnt know the value of money.

My tablet.

You, F-fuck How did you?

Lim Hyeonsus face turned pale. I looked at her happily.

How did you get this?!

The song on the tablet earlier was not a Blue Tiger composition.

It was composed by an unknown indie band guitarist.

Thats right.

Lim Hyeonsu plagiarized it.

You, you!

How many times did you meet the guitarist at a drinking party? Was it at Hapjeong? You met two or three times at the izakaya over there and even received a USB from him.

As I spoke fluently, as if I had been present there, Lim Hyeonsu trembled as if she had seen a ghost.

Music manipulation, right It may pass by as if its nothing or the truth has been distorted.

But what about plagiarism? As soon as this goes out into the world, people will know its not an original unless theyre completely clueless. Then everyone will speak up.

Stop it.

I clapped my hands.

Ah, Blue Tiger plagiarized!

Lim Hyeonsu glared at me as if she could strangle me at any moment.

Ah, I feel so satisfied.

I didnt know that my investigative program would come back so rewarding. Fortunately, I was in charge of assisting with producing a program about music manipulation. And it was also fortunate that Lim Hyeonsu was still alive in my reality!

[Are you trash?]

Dont ruin the mood.

This was a chance given to me by God to threaten Lim Hyeonsu, who still trembled cluelessly.

[Excuse me, did you plagiarize anyone else?]

Im sorry, but Im in a hurry.

I lowered my eyebrows as if I was really sorry. I carefully chose only words that would provoke Lim Hyeonsu.

What about our composer? Youre working on a White Cherry song right now, and youre also working on several ballads Youll have to pay a lot of penalty fees if theres a plagiarism controversy.

Now, what kind of reaction would she show?

Would she shout at me to leave immediately? Or would she be defiant and dare me to try? Or will she strangle me?

Either way, it doesnt matter. But the last one was a bit scary, so lets call the police if that happens.

No, I knew Lim Hyeonsu well.

I spoke gently and even imitated her by flicking my nails as she had done earlier.

You suddenly became quiet.

Three.

Should I go now?

Two.

You must be very busy.

One.

I was about to stand up when Hyeonsu grabbed my arm.

Just a moment.

Yes?

What do you want?

Ah, this is why I liked Hyeonsu.

She adapted quickly to reality. I chuckled.

Oh, Ms. Composer, youre trying to take advantage of me. Do I have to spoon-feed you the answer?

You should think for yourself, right?

Ding!

[Seo Hoyun, are you the devil?]

I was pissed off because my tablet was broken, so I hit it once.

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