NOVEL ONLINE FREE Episode 004 - Coma Patient Was a Music Genius
Coma Patient Was a Music Genius
Episode 004
PD Kim Ki-sik pressed the play button.
“… … .”
And in that first moment, I knew.
This video wasn’t something that could be dismissed as ‘molka’.
It started with the scale of hand release.
‘her.’
A keyboard that strikes the keys quickly and accurately.
Unlike the overlapping afterimages, the fingers are technically moving one by one.
A precision that adds detail to each note, rather than mechanical repetition.
Even before the up and down movements were finished, there was already a cute(?) ad-lib as if the hands were completely relaxed!
The PD raised his glasses, wondering, ‘What is this?’
Even though it was taken outside, the sound was clear because the shooting was so accurate.
‘Yeah, look at this. I knew you’d react like this.’
But scale is just an appetizer.
The author anticipated the ensuing reaction.
therefore….
“… What the heck is this?”
Now, the Mazeppa performance has begun.
“When you see it for yourself, it’s like… .”
“Talk to you later.”
PD Kim Ki-sik took off his glasses and threw them down, almost without any sense of dignity.
As a producer who was planning a special feature on Franz Liszt, I was honestly shocked.
“And take a look at this too.”
Because the latter part was actually my mom’s reaction video.
The writer tapped the tablet.
The changed video was a street performance on Nodeul Island.
“Shall we skip the first part?”
“No, let me see you one more time.”
Even though it was the same Mazepa performance, the PD was absorbed in it without skipping a beat.
The second time I listened to the performance, I saw other things that I hadn’t seen before.
And, one more thing.
[No encore?]
A boy who, rather than being nervous in front of a large crowd of people, shows a relaxed attitude.
‘Look at this… ?’
That’s definitely it.
He knows how to grab and sway the hearts of the audience.
Simply put, stage presence.
Since he was a PD at a broadcasting station, he was definitely able to see things like this.
[Oh, it’s snowing.]
[Snow, I have to clear it.]
With that speech, the second performance began.
Franz Liszt, Transcendental No. 12.
Clearing snow.
“… Hey, just a moment.”
Even though the rest of the story was omitted, the author seemed to know.
“yes that’s right.”
Because I also got goosebumps at this scene.
“This is something I improvised while watching the snow fall. Well, it could be staged, but the weather forecast that day didn’t say anything about snow.”
“…and he even has star quality?”
A firmness appeared in PD Kim Ki-sik’s eyes.
“Hey, let’s invite pianist Ji Jae-won to this special feature.”
“!”
They said they would turn the place you are watching into a concert hall.
We will only provide proven performances to the viewers.
Because that was the place with that kind of catchphrase.
“Seo, are you looking for a job?”
But for the first time ever, we’re trying to recruit a performer who doesn’t yet have a professional title.
The writer couldn’t help but be impressed.
“You’ll get a fly in your mouth too.”
“… It’s surprising. To be honest, PD-nim is a bit conservative in that regard.”
“I?”
“Then, when you say guest, you mean? Pianist Ji Jae-won is the main character.”
“Well, before that… .”
After a moment of silence, he continued.
“I think we need to do another proper verification. It’s hard to judge based on YouTube videos alone.”
Soon, PD Kim Ki-sik leaned back in his chair and showed a meaningful expression.
“Depending on the results from that verification session, the amount of filming will be determined.”
“yes yes.”
A mother talking on the phone with someone in the living room.
Then my eyes suddenly open.
“Are you meeting pianist Ji Jae-won, who recently won the Liszt International Piano Competition?”
Oh, this time I was a little surprised too.
‘Liszt International Competition.’
I knew there was a contest to honor my achievements.
However, meeting the performer who won there was quite interesting.
A place where I can perform and be evaluated solely on the songs I composed.
Liszt International Competition.
‘Not all songs will be easy.’
No wonder Robert Schumann said that only I can perform my music.
That’s why I felt proud, but at the same time, I was also curious.
Indeed, I wonder if the recently winning performer there can properly perform my song.
I wonder what level of skill that is.
I want to meet you soon and hear from you.
“Um, I’m going to eat dinner now, so I’ll ask Hyesung then.”
My mother looked at me with a look that said, “Did you hear what I said?” and then hung up the phone.
“Brother-in-law, come for dinner!”
“What’s on the menu today?”
“Is it time to consider that in your situation now?”
“Yes, yes.”
Dinner followed.
The menu is braised ribs cooked by my father.
Each plate was piled high with ribs, which was quite excessive.
Could you feel the unspoken message?
I thought maybe it had something to do with the increasing number of students at the famous piano academy.
With the father’s subsequent words, it became a fait accompli.
“Our Hyeseong is really, … the lucky one in this house. He’s a lucky one.”
“Brother-in-law, what about me?”
“You are a nuisance.”
“… … .”
Oh, that’s right.
I looked at my mother, wondering what I had to ask.
“How much money do you earn from the number of views on my performance videos?”
The uncle who was linking the account was already laughing as if he knew the amount.
“Oh, okay.”
My mother started to take something out of her pocket. It was a white envelope.
“I was going to give you this anyway, but since we’re on the subject, I think I should give it to you now. Normally, YouTube settlement is due the following month, but I withdrew it in advance to commemorate the occasion.”
Well, somehow the envelope was thick.
“It was earned through my son’s own ability, so he should use it.”
He was a person with good educational views.
“But, just because the amount is large, doesn’t mean you should spend it recklessly?”
“Hyesung, you know I had a hard time filming, right? It’s just that. It’s not like I’m asking for something. You absolutely can’t give it to me.”
“Yes, I wasn’t planning on giving it to you anyway.”
I handed the white envelope I was holding to my father, Yoo Bong-jae.
“Here it is.”
“Huh? … All of a sudden to me?”
Because I pushed it in, my father took the envelope without thinking. His expression was clearly flustered.
“… Are you sure you suddenly started filming YouTube videos for money? Are you giving it to me?”
“Not only that, but well. There’s that too.”
I said, making eye contact.
“While I was in a coma, you took care of me even while taking a break from running the company.”
Here is what my first father, Adam List, was like.
Did you take it for granted?
But the second father just watched blankly.
“… … .”
What kind of feeling is it?
It was a face that was not easily read.
Our eye contact was getting longer, and that was when it happened.
“ha….”
My father, who had been sighing for no apparent reason, suddenly got up from his seat as if overcome by anger.
He then went into the room without saying a word.
The white envelope was left on the desk.
I wonder if your pride was hurt.
I didn’t think about that.
“Oh my, really.”
Mother sighed.
“I’m definitely not angry right now. I’m just upset. I’m overwhelmed with emotion.”
He gently patted my back.
“Your father is not working right now and is just resting, so wouldn’t you be upset if Hyesung took care of him?”
It seemed like my mother had read it.
The emotion on my father’s face just now.
“… Brother-in-law, you too. At times like this, you should say thank you. Anyway, I said F. You’re too emotional.”
A slightly subdued atmosphere.
Everyone was just eating or drinking, not talking, just holding their spoons.
Before long, my mother snapped her fingers.
“Oh, right, I should tell you this.”
“great.”
“huh?”
“Meeting the winner of the Liszt International Competition through the broadcast.”
The answer has to come out right away.
I’ve been looking forward to that meeting for a while now.
“Huh?”
My uncle asked me with his eyes as he chewed on hot ribs.
The look on my mother’s face when she heard the general situation was quite something to see.
“…Wow, you’re appearing on
I see.
As someone who has spent a long time in a hospital bed, I don’t know.
“If it were me, I would probably shiver, but what about you?”
“what.”
“Are you okay?”
“well.”
Well, how.
Should I at least pretend to be nervous?
Even in salons with sponsorship.
Even at a concert packed with nobles.
Even when I met Bethofen and he kissed me on the forehead.
Even when performing in front of kings of various countries, you didn’t feel nervous, but on TV?
Well, if you look closely, the ending is different.
At least for me it didn’t make much of a difference.
When I sit down at the piano and play, everyone ends up becoming a meek audience.
That’s all I know.
“So, does that mean that the filming will be done by pianist Ji Jae-won himself watching and teaching?”
Oh, that’s a huge deal.
“…Why are you laughing alone again? If something funny happens, laugh with me.”
I burst out laughing without realizing it.
Rather than being funny, it was genuinely funny.
‘I don’t know about other songs, but.’
This special feature is none other than Franz Liszt.
It was decided that only my songs would be played on the broadcast.
Since it’s my song, I understand it better than anyone else, but I’m receiving teachings from others.
Could anything be more ridiculous than that?
Squeak-
Suddenly, the door opened with a groan of frustration.
My father has finally revealed himself.
“Comet.”
He seemed to have calmed down a bit and sat down next to me.
But why are you secretly placing your hand on the envelope?
“Have you ever thought of any YouTube content that would be great to share in your room?”
“… … .”
“Next time, let’s surprise your grandmother. We’ll show her grandson, who is a piano prodigy, playing the piano right in front of her eyes.”
“… … .”
“There are other things I’ve thought about besides this… .”
Bam!
It was the sound of my mother hitting the back of my head.
“Hey, come here and do your work. Don’t run away.”
“… … Brother-in-law, why did it have to be our mother?”
Boom boom boom-
Suddenly a chase broke out.
My father is circling the table, and my mother is following him with a spoon.
It was fun to watch.
‘uh.’
But then suddenly I started having a runny nose.
I tried wiping it off with the back of my hand.
‘… … .’
It wasn’t a runny nose.
It was a red liquid.
Hmm. What the hell is going on?
How filthy weak.
“I ate well.”
I decided to handle it quietly on my own.
I grabbed a few rolls of toilet paper and went into the room.
“Welcome~”
Yoo Bong-jae welcomed the PD and staff.
Before the verification, they visited my home to conduct an interview.
Of course, the verification process was a secret known only to the production team.
The amount of filming will also vary depending on the results of that day.
It was briefly explained to Yoo Hye-seong’s family that there would be a meeting and a rehearsal for the performance at the broadcasting station.
‘There’s no need to bring up the topic of verification. It might just be a burden for nothing.’
Yoo Bong-jae brought out something to drink.
“Oh, by the way, I just called and they said Hyeseong is almost here.”
“Haha, we arrived a little early.”
“My wife runs a piano studio, and I was practicing there.”
PD Kim Ki-sik was inwardly amazed.
I knew about the academy.
Because the video was uploaded to an academy promotional account.
But I didn’t know that he would be so absorbed in practicing right before the interview.
Just then, the front door opened and Yoo Hye-seong appeared.
“hello.”
and.
Your skin is so pale.
I didn’t notice it because there was a distance in the video, but it looks like snowflakes were spread out.
Even his appearance was outstanding.
‘… When I look at him up close, he’s really handsome.’
‘Even though her face is so small, all her facial features fit into it.’
‘The atmosphere is also very elegant. He looks like a prince.’
I feel like I’m in another world all by myself.
His father, of course, had outstanding looks, but the boy had an indescribable aura that went beyond his simple facial features.
“Okay, then.”
Soon, PD Kim Ki-sik continued hosting the show.
The interview was held in the living room, and the camera had just been set up.
After a brief greeting and introduction.
“I’m going to watch a video now.”
It was to capture Yoo Hye-seong’s reaction while watching the video of Ji Jae-won’s performance.
“This is the most viewed video from this year’s Liszt International Competition, right? The main character is the winner, pianist Ji Jae-won.”
The song is Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 2.
The staff member pressed the play button on the tablet screen.
“I’ll take a look right away!”
On the screen, Ji Jae-won was sitting at the piano, catching his breath.
The next moment, the fingers landed on the keys and the performance began.
Yoo Hye-seong stares at the screen.
The production team stares intently at Yoo Hye-seong.
‘You said it was your first time seeing it? Then you’ll be even more surprised and impressed.’
‘I need to get the reaction right.’
The production team’s expectations were running high.
Because on broadcast, the size of the reaction was important.
‘Soon.’
The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 started out as a gentle movement in Lassan and then exploded in Friska.
And the highlight is coming.
Prisca, where Ji Jae-won’s splendid techniques rain down.
Dissonance and dissonance are on the rise.
Steeping, rising, soaring.
When we finally reached Prisca.
“oh.”
For the first time, Yoo Hye-seong opened her mouth.
As expected in this part.
‘So, what will happen next?’
Everyone’s attention was focused on it.