Assistant Manager Kim Hates Idols - Chapter 77
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| Episode 77. Dress Code
I went back nine years ago with just one small carrier.
Inside the carrier were a bankbook and some very basic clothes.
And there was no school uniform inside. And the main house had disappeared somewhere.
‘Should I buy a school uniform now? Will I be able to get a name tag before the last episode airs?’
It was obvious that there wouldn’t be many uniforms in sizes other than average in the store. Now that the school admission season was over, there would be even less in stock.
“Then, kids, how about you all prepare a set of clothes by this weekend? Seongbin, Cheonghyeon, and Giyeon, wash an extra shirt.”
“yes!”
Everyone answered cheerfully, but I was the only one who couldn’t open my mouth.
Why on earth do you only tell me about such an urgent matter when it’s so close to your schedule?
I felt like foam was going to come out of my mouth at any moment.
I calculated in my head whether it would be faster to find a used uniform or buy a new one.
Then suddenly, a faster and more certain method occurred to me.
‘System you son of a bitch, come out now.’
Then the system popped up.
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[SYSTEM] Work instructions from ‘Manager’ have arrived.
You want to have an interview? Manager Kim, do you really have to do it now?
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If you don’t want to see Kim Yi-wol, who made a splash by debuting, dancing alone in a three-striped tracksuit on the last day of the show, then just cooperate.
Instead of providing KPIs that don’t make sense, this system has been delivering the necessary preparation process in the form of work.
That is, the system could be interpreted as helping me achieve my KPIs, but not harming me.
And is it being done under the framework of Hanpyeong Industry and Nam Bujang? And is it also having rules that are quite similar to the labor law?
In that case, I have no choice but to ask this guy named Gap.
‘Hand over my school uniform.’
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[SYSTEM] Work instructions from ‘Manager’ have arrived.
Mr. Kim, is that really necessary for your work? Have you thought long and hard about whether there is a better way?
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Okay, give it to me since it’s a work-related item.
If you are a company, you should provide the minimum level of support to your employees so that they can do their jobs.
Moreover, I am asking for my luggage back, which the system unilaterally threw away. There is no way that an absurd being that can even raise a person’s abilities would not give me one of my shabby school uniforms.
When signing the contract as A, you may not have anticipated this situation, but since you are now living as B, you will fight for your rights as an employee.
When there was no response from the system, I muttered earnestly to myself toward the system.
‘I really tried my best to be an idol, but the system didn’t help me… I tried hard, even putting up with the burden of turning 30 and wearing a school uniform… It’s a shame… ‘
The system consistently ignored my words, but when my inner thoughts got to the point where I thought, ‘If you’re going to work like that, you shouldn’t get paid either, you XX,’ it changed its attitude.
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[SYSTEM] Work instructions from ‘Manager’ have arrived.
I’ll give you a list of supplies, so choose from it. Manager Kim needs to know that there’s no other company that takes care of things like this. Tsk.
A. Crisp new uniform
A brand new uniform that looks like it just came out of a uniform store. It’s neat. Name tag not included.
Me. Your uniform
Your school uniform is so comfortable that you feel like you’ve been wearing it for 3 years. It’s realistic. Name tag included.
Pick one of these and report back. Oh, you can’t use it for personal purposes other than work?
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What use is there in this for personal use?
I think the new uniforms will look good when I think about showing them to the fans.
For the sake of realism, I felt a bit awkward wearing a fluffy uniform while all those handsome guys were wearing the same uniforms.
I closed my eyes and thought long and hard before choosing my school uniform. I consoled myself that it wouldn’t be any problem since I didn’t really get my uniform dirty when I was a student.
Although the system has a habit of making people look bad, it is surprisingly omnipotent.
How capable, when I arrived at my accommodation, there was already a familiar non-woven fabric in the carrier. There is no magic system at all.
While Choi Je-ho went to wash up and Lee Cheong-hyeon went to study composition, I opened the suitcase halfway and checked the condition of the uniform.
A pure white shirt was covered with a dark green outer garment.
Beneath it, a pair of trousers with thin red stripes in a checkered pattern could be seen.
‘The colors are amazing.’
It was indeed a school uniform that earned the honorable nickname of ‘walking kimchi.’
The thought of dancing among boys in pastel-colored uniforms with spicy outfits almost brought tears to my eyes. It’s all because the kimchi is so spicy.
As expected, the uniform was clean. There were no stains or anything. But… … .
‘Kim Han?’
On the chest of the outer garment was a name of an unknown person. No, it said, ‘Your uniform’?
I wonder if there was a kid named Kim Han at our school. I didn’t have any friends during my school days.
Since Park Joo-woo also agreed to wear a name tag on a plain knit vest, I think I can sneakily put my name tag on and wear it again.
Up until this point, I had no interest in who Kim Han was.
The identity of Kim Han, the classmate whose face I don’t know, was revealed faster than expected.
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“Wow. If we had met at school, I don’t think we would have been friends.”
“What’s wrong, Cheong-hyeon? We even did group projects together.”
Lee Cheong-hyeon burst out laughing at my words. His laughter was full of mockery.
This new X. Who was that guy ironing my uniform since dawn?
Current high school students didn’t have much to prepare. This was because the uniforms were pretty and neat to begin with.
The problem was the non-high school students and the liberal arts high school graduates.
Park Joo-woo’s issue ended with him getting his name tag re-attached, but Choi Je-ho’s issue, which seemed like it would end with him just receiving the package, unexpectedly became very shaky.
I sent him into the room to try on his uniform, and he came out in his original pajamas within five minutes.
‘What are you doing? I told you to get dressed and come out.’
‘That’s not right.’
‘Then at least try on some pants.’
‘It’s short. It was already short when I graduated.’
While everyone else was studying, Spark’s genius center was growing taller. Her uniform pants were 8-quarter length.
In the end, Choi Je-ho had to buy new pants and shirts in similar colors.
And Lee Cheong-hyeon and I… … .
‘Cheong-hyeon, is your school allowed to alter its uniform?’
‘No way. First, I’ll have to shorten my school uniform, and after the activity, I think I’ll have to wear the uniform I inherited when I was a freshman just in case.’
‘I see. I guess I’ll have to cut down a lot this time.’
‘I don’t think you’re in a position to talk about others, hyung.’
I had to watch the stylists take apart our uniforms right before my eyes. Even when I was a student, the only thing I could do was lengthen the uniform, but now I see they do this kind of uniform alteration.
While the silent fight was going on on one side, Lee Cheong-hyeon approached and said.
“It feels strange that it’s the last episode.”
“Yeah. That’s too bad.”
Jeong Seong-bin also nodded in agreement.
Compared to Spark’s previous debut schedule, Spark’s current schedule is quite hectic.
It must have been difficult, but you made such a statement. That is an admirable passion.
I said, looking at those awesome guys.
“What’s the point of regretting it? As soon as the activity is over, I’ll go straight to a personal chat and live broadcast meeting.”
“Personal details?”
Kang Ki-yeon asked back, pretending not to know.
“Yeah. Since we mostly move as a group during our active period, we should upload a lot of individual bait during our rest period.”
“Brother, was that what you were doing every night, checking references?”
“No, what I watch at night is music videos and stage reaction monitoring. I’m stupid so I can’t do two at a time.”
I answered no, but I was a little surprised when Lee Cheong-hyeon used the expression ‘reference’ so naturally, which is so socially appropriate. Did he pass it on to me?
“… … It seems like you only think about work, hyung.”
Park Joo-woo muttered next to me. I was about to answer that I wish UA would give me some kind of allowance, but I held back.
“Hey, stop talking. It’ll be our turn soon.”
“yes!”
The members responded loudly to Choi Je-ho’s instructions.
As I was walking backstage, Jeong Seong-bin came up to me and called out to me in a small voice.
“brother.”
“Yeah. Why?”
“We can finish the last episode well, right?”
A little worried, but still hoping it ends well.
And it was a word that gave a glimpse of the underlying confidence that transcended those complex emotions.
“Okay. I won’t make any mistakes and I’ll work hard.”
So, this is all I can say.
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“Hey, you still watch idol shows at that age?”
“What can I do? Stop arguing and go play the game you love.”
In the living room of an ordinary home, a friendly conversation took place between two siblings.
The main characters were Baek Hae-won, who was waiting for Spark’s turn on a music show, and Baek Hae-won’s older brother ‘Baek Hae-in’, who came out to eat ice (Baek Hae-won could not understand why this person was eating ice all day long).
“Haewon, you’re a high school student now. You should stop watching stuff like this and start studying. When are you planning on graduating from being a carnivore?”
“Yeah, shut up.”
Baek Hae-won answered like a machine without even looking at Baek Hae-in.
As far as Baek Hae-won knew, that person only studied for a few days during his three years in high school.
“Hey, is ‘Rorail’ coming out today too?”
“Oh, get out of here! If you keep talking when the spark comes out, I’ll kill you?”
When Baek Hae-won, who was very nervous, started to radiate murderous energy, Baek Hae-in shook his head as if to say, “What is that?”
Baek Hae-in couldn’t understand his younger brother who had to wait patiently for his turn while watching long advertisements. If it was a stage video, couldn’t he just watch it on MeTube?
‘What did the idol say?’
Baek Hae-in shrugged. At that moment, Baek Hae-won fired a high-frequency beam.
“Ahhh! Seongbin’s purple school uniform is here! XX’s outfit is amazing!”
The sofa cushion in Baek Hae-won’s hand was crushed like a wet paper cup. Baek Hae-in became a little scared of his younger brother.
Baek Hae-won’s story didn’t stop there.
“Who wrote that part, seriously… … . The introduction is by the master craftsman… … .”
“The white name tag on Joo Woo is so cute… … . XX, isn’t this a crime? Oh, my forehead is going to break.”
“Choi Je-ho, this XXX, this Fox-like guy, this XXXXXX.”
Baek Hae-won was so impressed by the men on screen that she praised them until her mouth was dry.
They’re all handsome, but is it really something to like that much?
Just as Baek Hae-in, who was wondering, was about to leave, Baek Hae-won caught him.
“Hey, isn’t that your school uniform?”
“what?”
At Baek Hae-won’s words, Baek Hae-in looked at the TV.
“Huh?”
As expected, the really dull uniform of my alma mater was right there.