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Jihoon: Lately, you're the only thing on my mind, Kang Eden.
Eden (internally): what...what does he mean? He said he's been thinking about me....no way, he doesn't mean...?
Jihoon: Cuz you're a member of my team.
Eden: huh?
Jihoon: Cuz our debut is just in front of us. It wouldn't be good if you still found me uncomfortable.
Eden (internally): Ah that's what he meant...and I thought...
SFX: breathing out
Jihoon: So? What happened in your dream?
Eden: Ah, it really wasn't much.
SFX: this is like a sulking sound. He's upset that Eden won't tell him
Eden starts to walk away
Jihoon: Ah, Eden...
Eden: I'm, I'm leaving!
SFX: hmmm...
Jihoon: He won't give in easily...
Scene change to backstage at a fansign
Eden (internally): a fansign already...I'm so nervous...I haven't even debuted yet...
Dajung Manager: Eden-ssi, your face is too stiff.
Eden: oh, is that so?
Dajung Manager: It's just a pre-debut fan meeting! There aren't that many people~ so don't worry too much~
SFX: patting on the back
Eden: ye...yes!
SFX: noisy chatter
Fan: ah, they came out!
Fans: Gong Jihoon!! Den-ah~!
SFX: Screaming
Staff: you've waited a long time! We'll start 'BoK's pre-debut fansign now.
Fan (to Jihoon): Oppa- do you remember me? The last time I saw you was at your final solo fansign, we're meeting again after such a long time! Do you remember what you said at that time?
Jihoon: Long time no see. I knew you'd come. You've never missed a single fansign. What I said? Hmmm... I would buy you a meal if you got into Hankuk University. Did you make it in?
Fan: So you remembered! I even brought my student ID card! I thought I was gonna die studying for the entrance exam!!
Jihoon: I'm proud. You can go around and brag.
Eden (internally): oh....wow he's really good. Ok, I'm gonna do my best too!
Fan (to Eden): Hi Den-ah!
Eden: ah...Hello.
Fan (to herself): so, so cute...! Is he...an angel?
Fan (to Eden): I saw the pre-debut teasers and immediately became a fan! I'm looking forward to your debut! Your outfits and the concept were all so pretty!
Eden (internally): she said she's looking forward to it...
Fan: How can Den-ie be such a cutie patootie squishy soft prince?
Eden: cu....th, thanks....that's the first time I'm hearing such words so it's a bit embarrassing...
SFX: blushing
Fans (thought bubble): what the heck, this is crazy, is he even human? No, he's an angel. He is the very essence of an angel...I can't deny it...ah, what am I going to do. I'm so nervous...
Jihoon (internally): Thank goodness, he's doing way better than I feared.
Fan (to Jihoon): Oppa, this! Yours and Den-ie's are both in here. Please put them on!
SFX: sound of holding the gift out to Jihoon
Jihoon (internally): this is...
Eden: Sunbae?
Jihoon: This is yours.
SFX: sound of Jihoon putting the cat ears on Eden
Eden: huh?
Jihoon: It suits you
SFX: screaming
fans: so cute!
Eden: yeah...
Eden (internally): why is Sunbae so excited...?
some time passes
Eden (internally): looks like the fansign is almost done...
male fan (to Eden): Hello
Eden: ah, hello!
Eden (internally): oh, there was a male fan too...
male fan: I skipped work to come here.
Eden: Oh, is that so...
male fan: I, I...want to become a cool person like Eden-ssi. So I've started working out recently. Eden-ssi you are my icon!
(tn: he means that Eden is his inspiration/wannabe body/goal)
Eden(internally): icon...
Eden: thank you. Good luck with working out! Um, what's your name-
male fan: Park Jonghyuk! Please remember my name!
Eden: of course.
Eden (internally): I can't believe someone like me who was just a trainee a few days ago is now someone's icon...
Eden: Please come again next time Jonghyuk-hyung. I'll look forward to seeing hyung again.
(tn: hyung is similar to oppa. it's what younger men call older men that they are close to or want to be close to. Eden calls Jonghyuk "hyung" to be friendly and approachable. )
Park Jonghyuk: yes! ah, Eden-ssi....can I ask...for one favor? Can I have a hug? It's my first time liking a celebrity so...I don't know if I'll be able to come to the next fansign. Of, of course, I'll try my best!
SFX: recoiling in shock
Eden: a...hug?
Eden (internally): ah...what should I do?
Park Jonghyuk: yes!!
SFX: nodding
Eden (internally): With the way things are going, it would be weirder if I rejected...I guess it's unavoidable...
SFX: clenching his jaw
Jihoon (internally): ....he should be ok right. It's just a simple hug.
Eden: Ah, yes. ok.
SFX: Eden stands up
SFX: Jihoon grabs Eden's arm
Eden: Oh...?
Jihoon (to Kim Jonghyuk): I'm sorry, but I don't think that's going to be possible.
End of chapter 8
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ŞİMDİ OKUDUĞUN
Bump Up Business 범프 업 비지니스 (English Fan Translation)
RomantizmThe story of fifth-year idol trainee Eden who is about to debut and meets Jihoon, a top star from his agency. Eden's company gives him a surprising offer: debuting as a shipped couple with Jihoon ("business gay performance"). Eden wants to reject th...
