Chap.1 – Final Program

I seemed to be able to see Anna on the other end of the line, petrified.

Anna: “Did you meet the CEO of LFG, Victor?”

Clover: “No… I couldn’t even get past his assistant. All we have now is one last episode of Miracle Finder.”

Anna: “Oh… Still, they probably spared you some heartache. I’ve heard the CEO is a real terror. If you’d met him today, I doubt we’d even have a final episode to make.”

Hearing those words, somehow a gangster boss image popped in my mind, like in The Godfather.

Clover: “…Really?”

Anna: “Of course! You’re still so green. You have a lot to learn. This Victor is a legend in finance. Loveland Financial Group was founded 8 years ago, and it’s the industry leader today. Really incredible…”

Clover: “… How did they manage that…”

Anna: “Nobody knows… Some invisible tycoon is probably pulling the strings behind the scenes.”

Clover: “No matter who’s pulling the strings, they’re pulling our funding.

Anna: “We can’t complain really. The show doesn’t have much of an audience anyway… When your dad was sill around, it was really popular. Maybe the culture’s just moved on…

Clover: Anna, you practically ran everything for 2 years after dad passed… We owe you a lot…

Anna: Just doing my job, and I didn’t do it well… Just trying to keep the lights on until you graduated and could take it over.

I still remember the promise with Dad when I was a kid: we will  make the best show in the world…

Clover: Anna, though it sounds unrealistic, I don’t want to give up.

I just can’t give up this dream Dad built for me. Just then, a scream drew my attention.

Passerby Maiden A: Ahhhh! Look, that’s him! My lifelong idol, my one and only – KIRO!

Passerby Maiden B: Where, where? Let me see. Just one look and you fall in love? Seriously?...

Following the eyes of the girls, I saw the ad on the giant screen of Trade Tower. Superstar Kiro – in concert, he exudes a glowing aura, attracting every girl that passes by.

Passerby Maiden B: My gosh… How handsome he is… He’s glowing! – Ahhhhhh! He’s looking at me! No, I’m gonna cry!

Passerby Maiden A: Ahhh! He’s looking at me, not you! You aren’t a fan of his. Drop the act!

Passerby Maiden B: I’m dizzy! Kiro must have the superpower to make everyone fall in love with him!

Passerby Maiden A: So now you admit it? I thought you said before that was all nonsense?

Passerby Maiden B: I’m a believer now! If superpowers really exist, then Kiro’s gotta have one!

Passerby Maiden A: Okay, okay, dry your eyes. Come on! The line for the album is getting longer by the minute.

Clover: !!

An idea pops into my mind. The perfect plan.

Clover: Anna, I got a plan! You said before there are countless ways to get a show popular. How about… for the last show, we put everything we have into getting one, giant superstar to come on.

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