Genius Composer Who’s a Dedicated Fan

RT Entertainment’s recording studio.

Currently, Ryu Won and Ryu Se-ah were preparing for recording there.

And…

“Why did you come in, CEO?”

“This is my building in the first place, you know?”

“Oh… When you put it that way, I have nothing to say. But actually, it’s fine if you want to watch.”

“That’s good then. And honestly, how can I not be curious? A song by Ryu Se-ah, who was called a piano prodigy…”

I can’t resist this no matter how busy I am.

Kang Beom-joon said with a grin.

Moreover, it’s said that she’ll be singing a song composed by Ryu Won.

Is he the type to make songs for just anyone?

Extremely speaking, he’s the kind of person who only wants to make songs for Baek Yerin, and if she were to give up her path as a singer, he would give up his talent along with her. That’s the composer Ryu Won.

Therefore, it’s a bit difficult to imagine him making songs for other people.

It would be absolutely impossible with ordinary talent and skill.

In other words, doesn’t this mean that the talent of Ryu Se-ah, who’s now in the recording booth, is real?

With such thoughts, Kang Beom-joon asked Ryu Won.

“So, in your opinion, how good is she?”

“You mean my sister’s singing?”

“Yeah. You must have heard it before giving her a special song, right?”

“Well… I heard it when we were young, but I haven’t properly heard it since we’ve grown up.”

This means that he gave his song without knowing Ryu Se-ah’s true singing ability.

This came across as quite unusual to Kang Beom-joon.

Ryu Won isn’t a heartless person, but…

‘He’s not the type to carelessly give away his songs just because of blood relations.’

It meant that there must be other reasons for giving the song without even hearing her sing.

That’s when.

“But she’ll sing well. She said so herself.”

“What? Is that all?”

“Yes. Ryu Se-ah as a musician isn’t someone who would speak without basis.”

Ryu Won said with a confident expression.

There was no lie in that expression; he genuinely believed it.

And now it was time for Ryu Se-ah to repay the faith of the composer Haon.

As Ryu Won operated the PC, a familiar melody began to flow through the headset Ryu Se-ah was wearing.

Ryu Se-ah slowly closed her eyes along with that melody.

It was to recall the lyrics she received from her brother yesterday.

Ryu Se-ah smiled bitterly.

She couldn’t help it when she recalled the content of the lyrics her brother had given her.

You are…

‘Cruel.’

Ryu Won wrote lyrics to match the infinitely bright and sweet melody of ‘Cantabile’.

More precisely, he incorporated Ryu Se-ah’s story. Despite knowing that it would be infinitely cruel content for Ryu Se-ah herself.

But Ryu Se-ah might have been reassured by that fact.

While the public still considers him premature, at least Ryu Se-ah thinks this way: that the composer Ryu Won is the best among active artists.

Because it was a song given by such a person, she doesn’t even doubt it.

Along with the thought that he must have some idea behind it.

So even if the content within is sad for her…

‘Let’s sing.’

To see again some scene she dreams of, the only way is to walk the path her brother has shown her.

That’s how Ryu Se-ah’s song began, and as time passed, someone’s expression outside the booth began to change.

‘Crazy…’

It was Kang Beom-joon.

He was literally surprised while listening to Ryu Se-ah’s song.

If Baek Yerin has a clear and elegant tone that you can’t forget once you hear it, this one feels moist and bouncy as if reminiscent of dawn.

A rich but not cloying voice, one that can move hearts without being forced, such a comfortable voice.

No…

‘What kind of siblings are they?’

Kang Beom-joon couldn’t help but laugh wryly while listening to Ryu Se-ah’s song.

One is a composing genius, the other is on track to master not just piano but now even vocals.

It’s too much to say they inherited good genes as neither of their parents professionally learned music.

In simple terms, it means they’re both mutants.

With such thoughts, Kang Beom-joon looked towards Ryu Won, who was quietly appreciating Ryu Se-ah’s music.

Ironically…

“I admit it. She sings well.”

He was faintly smiling with such a self-mutter.

That smile was, how should I put it…

Like the face of a child who found a new toy.

Though he probably doesn’t realize it himself.

‘Look at this guy?’

In that sense, Kang Beom-joon couldn’t help but grin.

It seemed the situation was unfolding quite interestingly.

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After finishing the first recording, Ryu Se-ah came out of the booth.

And she immediately heard this from Ryu Won.

“I guess I was thinking wrong.”

“About what?”

“I originally thought ‘Cantabile’ might be too much for a high school performance practice… but seeing your singing skills, you might be able to show even more than that.”

Hearing those words, Ryu Se-ah felt relieved.

It seemed that the composer Ryu Won quite liked her singing.

But…

“So if we’re going to do it, let’s do it properly. First, let me ask one thing. Can you not play the piano at all? Or can you play to some extent?”

For Ryu Won, who had become interested, there were no brakes.

* * *

“So even the stage direction was all planned by that acquaintance of yours?”

Exactly 5 days before the performance practice.

Ryu Se-ah nodded to the major teacher’s question.

“Yes. So I think we’ll need a piano as a prop. Would it be okay to use the piano from the auditorium?”

“The piano from the auditorium? This might be the first time using such a large prop… I guess it should be fine. More importantly, isn’t it about time you tell us?”

“You mean who the acquaintance is, right?”

“Yes. The composition major students are going crazy because of that. They all wanted to work with you, but they lost the chance and were beaten to the punch because of that unnamed acquaintance. If it’s someone not very well-known, they might still propose to work together even at this point with 5 days left?”

Ryu Se-ah covered her mouth with her hand and snickered at the news the major teacher delivered.

From Ryu Se-ah’s perspective, the dissatisfaction of the composition major students looked too cute.

Seeing this, the major teacher made a puzzled expression, and Ryu Se-ah just said this:

“Then should I tell only you, teacher? Anyway, the moment the song is revealed, I think the world will know who made that song.”

“What?”

“Actually…”

Ryu Se-ah told the major teacher in a very small voice about who the acquaintance was.

And as if hearing the most shocking story recently, the major teacher’s eyes suddenly began to widen.

“Re-really? That person really gave you a song for this performance practice? No… why?”

“Somehow we came to be connected. It’s a bit difficult for me to tell you the details about this part. Ah, and please keep it a secret.”

“Oh my God… Se-ah! You should have told me such things as soon as possible!”

“Pardon?”

“In other words, it means that person is interested in our school’s performance practice this time!”

From the major teacher’s standpoint, they had to deliver the message to the students participating in this performance practice to do their best as quickly as possible.

Along with the message that an amazing person might be watching their stage…

Because of the promise with Ryu Se-ah, they couldn’t reveal who that person was, but it might be a life-changing opportunity for the students.

Of course.

“They probably won’t be that interested.”

There’s no way Ryu Se-ah’s acquaintance would be interested in this performance practice.

If it weren’t for her request, they wouldn’t have even known about the existence of this performance practice in the first place.

Still, they said they would come to watch the practice performance.

More precisely, they said they would only watch the last stage where Ryu Se-ah performs.

The last stage of the performance practice is scheduled to start around 4 PM.

If they come according to the school dismissal time, they should be able to see the last stage just in time.

But the major teacher has no way of knowing this fact.

The fact that Ryu Se-ah’s amazing acquaintance is just a middle school student…

* * *

Seolhwa Arts High School’s performance practice is almost classified as an event-level occasion.

It has such a high level of interest within the school, and since grades are basically given on a relative evaluation basis, it inevitably creates fierce competition among students.

But the competition in this year’s first-year Applied Music Department was even more intense.

Especially the composition major side is said to have prepared while grinding their teeth.

The major teacher’s words that a good opportunity might come this time probably had some influence, but it didn’t have that big of an impact.

What had the biggest influence was the actions of Ryu Se-ah, the top student in the vocal major.

The composition major students got properly heated up by Ryu Se-ah’s actions, which they didn’t even look at.

So let’s show such an amazing stage that she’ll regret not choosing us!

It was a simple idea that high school first-year students would have, and thanks to that, this practice performance competition could heat up.

However.

“…”

Ryu Se-ah didn’t care about such aspects at all.

She didn’t even have the leisure to do so in the first place.

The only thing occupying her mind now was how to sing ‘Cantabile’.

At the same time…

“It’s been a while.”

She was recalling the memory of practicing piano over the past few days.

Thanks to someone’s request, she ended up practicing both piano and singing simultaneously.

While thinking about that, the student right before the last turn sings on stage. As it got closer to the end, the audience’s concentration increased even more.

Probably because they placed more skilled students towards the end, and as the performance practice was coming to an end, the concentration naturally increased.

Ryu Se-ah watched all of this from below the stage, and soon her turn came.

She brought the piano to the center of the stage with the help of students acting as staff.

Honestly, she wanted to bring the piano from home, but it was too big, so she couldn’t bring it in the end.

But it didn’t matter.

Because the nameless piano in front of her now was no different from a precious friend who would decorate the stage with her.

So Ryu Se-ah sat in front of the piano placed on stage after a really long time.

For the first time since the accident.

Or…

For what might be the last piano performance in her life.