Chapter 144

Overseas schedules are usually followed by Home Mama, so they never miss domestic schedules, especially concerts.

And there, smiling broadly with her face lit up, is a woman in her twenties.

Do-hee’s Home Mama was no different.

“First concert, it’s going to be a real jackpot!”

The seat she dropped her bags on was in section 8 of the second floor.

The Olympic Gymnastic Arena is famous among fans for its saying, “If you have a ticket, just go!” because any seat offers a good view; however, section 8 on the second floor, facing the stage directly, was closer than the standing area and had a clearer line of sight.

In other words, it meant she could enjoy the stage without being disturbed by other audience members and take direct cam shots and photos of the members.

“Besides, I can just go for standing tomorrow!”

Since she had already secured standing tickets with the help of her close girl group Home Mama friends, there was no disappointment.

—The performance will begin shortly. We ask all audience members in the venue to be seated…

The announcement echoed throughout the arena.

At the same time, Do-hee’s Home Mama skillfully pulled out her camera, hiding it behind her bag to avoid the staff’s gaze.

The arena slowly dimmed.

As the lights faded, the murmuring of the crowd gradually subsided.

Finally, when all the lights went out,

a strange EDM unfamiliar to the audience began to lightly resonate.

“That’s it…!”

However, the bass beat, coupled with an unconventional siren sound, was something every fan could instantly react to once they came to the concert.

As Seven’s fandom rose with the bassline, she lightly nodded her head.

—Waaaaah!

On the screen appeared the face of Sara with red eyes.

And the screen zoomed closer to Sara’s pupils.

A phrase appeared in Sara’s pupils.

“Link: to seventh heaven”

The moment the screen was sucked into the pupil,

a crossroad filled with faintly flowing rose-colored fragments emerged.

Scenes of Seven members walking freely in their own ways followed one after another.

Hana Kwon, running even with the rose-colored fragments brushing against her cheeks.

Chae-rin, holding a fragment in her hand as it danced in the wind.

Jeon Ha-rang, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and spraying graffiti on a wall.

Ye-eun, her face illuminated by the brilliant lights of neon signs, akin to a night market.

Seo-yoon, walking out with a hair tie in her mouth, tying her hair into a ponytail.
Seo-yoon walks out with her hair tied up.

Sara throws her calm school uniform onto the floor and exits the gray alley.

Finally, Do-hee walks in the constant flash of cameras bursting from all sides.

As everyone gradually comes out, they gather at the center of the intersection.

The screen, which had been shining the members’ faces in one direction, begins to capture rose-colored fragments heading towards the sky.

The scattered fragments start to take shape one by one, and finally, they form letters.

‘Link: Log In’

At the same time, the intensifying EDM synchronizes with the login sound effect and is instantly erased, while the red lasers bursting from the stage come together and slice through the center of the screen.

And just like that, the screen splits open as if cut by a beam.

White mist billows out from behind the wall.

Flashing lights.

The silhouettes of the members shine through the mist.

And then the intro of Do-hee’s ‘Rose Nebula’ starts playing.

[One day, I’ll reach the Seven gift]

—Waaaaah!!!

Surrounding screams of excitement erupted like a chorus.

[Blossoming just as I am, fit]

The members caught on the screen emerge from the mist.

Home Mama internally screamed.

‘Princess! I’ll definitely come to your place tomorrow!’

Do-hee smiled with sparkling eyes.

And just like that, the first title stage zipped by.

But she didn’t even have time to feel regret.

“Aaaah! Our Chae-rin is a genius, it’s insane!!!”

It wasn’t because of the guy next to her who was yelling and shaking his lightstick excitedly.

Rather, she totally understood that excitement.

Because the accompaniment kicked in right away, starting the next stage.

The final notes turned into a bass chorus with a funky rhythm of black music.

K-pop stans, people madly in love with K-pop, couldn’t help but react.

Among Seven’s songs, this was the hottest reaction, currently ranked #2 on the annual charts.

The title track of the second album, ‘Unsatisfied.’

[The transparent thirst remains unquenched, always seeking that sweetness]

The two consecutive title stages were a guaranteed combination that elevated the atmosphere.

In other words, dopamine was bursting out.

*

[Shabenyu, hello! This is Do-hee!]

As Do-hee’s voice spread throughout the gymnastics arena,

The fans’ cheers echoed back even louder.
The echo rang out.

[Really—]

With eyes wide and shining, Do-hee took a deep breath and continued.

[Really, the light from the cheering sticks here is so beautiful. Of course, the smiling face of Shavenue is even prettier. Thank you so much for coming to see us today.]

‘She really speaks so beautifully…’

During that sweet talk, Home Mama felt a pinch of emotion.

[Shavenue! Our youngest has been thinking for hours to prepare this message!]

Seo-yoon wasn’t going to let it go.

[No, when did I!]

[I’ve seen it in a notebook…! I really did…!]

It was Ye-eun, who enjoyed sowing discord.

At that moment, the big screen displayed a fan holding a banner.

[The youngest bunny, cute little Dorahee, I love you]

“Ah…! I should have brought one.”

Seeing Do-hee’s face turn red, the fans laughed together.

While Do-hee took a sip from a water bottle to cool off, Chae-rin grabbed the mic as if to say they still had to keep going.

[Anyway, our youngest is super meticulous like this. Isn’t she cute?]

—Yessss!!!

Cheers of agreement filled the air at Chae-rin’s question.

[But you know? Our leader Hana Unni is a capital J for being super meticulous as well. We’ve worked hard to put this stage together!]

Although the members’ voices trembled slightly with tension,

They continued their lively banter while looking at each other.

[Of course, there are some very cool and very cute stages! Aren’t you curious who’s performing it!?]

Cheers from the fans.

[Of course, you have to check that out for yourselves!]

Playful jeers from the fans.

[Now, our next stage is!]

[Not telling…! It’s a secret…!]

[Secret!]

After several cross comments from Seven,

[So, everyone, are you ready!?]

[Let’s go right now!]

The members struck their poses.

A nonstop performance of their songs began.

*

After completing the stage for all the tracks from the albums [Aurora], [Day dream], and [Dusk] released by Seven, the lights went dark.

The members rushed backstage with no time to spare.

[We should probably plan the stage ourselves. Has everyone thought about what to do?]

From solo stages to unit stages, a short VCR introducing the setlist played while they changed costumes and prepared the next stage.
From the unit stage to the setlist formation, the VCR briefly introduced the stage, during which the outfits were changed and the stage was prepared.

“Do-hee, over here!”

After drinking some water, I hurriedly changed into the clothes the stylist unni handed me and tidied my hair.

“Team 1 has 7 minutes left!”

“Do-hee, you need to fix your makeup!”

“Team 1, please check your mic!”

And I was the one from Team 1 who had to go first.

– Ah, and I really hope there’s a stage where Do-hee sings while playing the piano, or just plays the piano.

Since I’d be sitting at the piano instead of running around the stage like the other members, I could manage my energy better.

“Can someone bring Ye-eun an oxygen mask?”

“Does anyone else need an oxygen mask?”

Even though it’s not allowed for Hana unni, I’m pretty confident in my stamina.

“Team 1, please wait right now!”

“Team 2, please check your mic too!”

*

When the subheading “Who is the star of this stage?” appeared on the VCR screen and the scene switched, the face that flashed on the screen was Do-hee.

“Eh!?”

[I’ve been thinking about what song to perform…]
That’s Do-hee sitting in front of the piano.

Since the previous stage ended with a ballad, I thought the atmosphere would rise with a dance-focused cover, but watching Do-hee, gazing into the camera at the piano, heightened my excitement even more.

[It seems like I’ve only shown songs I’ve practiced by myself up until now… Anyway, since it’s a concert, it would be nice to play a song everyone would love, right?]

As Do-hee said, the performances the fans had seen so far from her had been mainly difficult-looking competition pieces rather than popular songs.

[So, I’ll go with a famous song!]

With Do-hee’s cute smile as the last image, the VCR screen went black.

When the screen turned back on, there was Do-hee in a flowing yellow dress, sitting at the shining piano, illuminated in the dark concert hall.

It looked exactly like a scene from a recital.

No prelude was needed.

Do-hee’s fingers began to move.

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