Siblings Work in Business (122)
I chose the tiramisu cake as a gift, knowing it was her favorite, based on my experience before the regression.
But I didn’t want her to know I remembered, so I feigned ignorance, letting out an exaggerated sigh of relief and smiling.
After a brief exchange…
The commercials seemed to have ended, as a cheerful, sparkly BGM started playing.
Following the PD’s cue, Son Seong-hee continued with her introduction.
—In the past, there was a bamboo forest where the king’s ears were donkey ears! Now, we have City Echoes.
—City Echoes, part 2! Our special guests today are Lee Eun-ji and Lee Eun-ho! Woohoo!
—Hello! E-UNG.
—Hello. E-U.N.G.
Although they started almost simultaneously, their greetings, as always, were slightly off, a signature E-UNG greeting.
It wasn’t intentional, but their unsynchronized greetings had become a trademark of the team.
“Lee Eun-ho.”
“And Lee Eun-ji!”
Eun-ho and Eun-ji casually glossed over their slightly off-sync introduction and finished their greeting.
Son Seong-hee burst out laughing and was about to continue when…
“Kyaaa!”
Loud cheers erupted from beyond the thick soundproof window.
The staff and the PD, startled, looked towards the window.
“Wow, E-UNG is really popular.”
Son Seong-hee, also looking towards the window, feigned surprise.
“This is the first time I’ve heard fans’ cheers this loud, loud enough to be heard through the window!”
Eun-ho, worried that the fans might be causing a disturbance…
[Please wave to your fans~]
The PD, seemingly sensing his concern, displayed a message on the screen and smiled.
Eun-ho gave the PD a brief nod and then waved to the fans.
Eun-ho waved with both hands and then bowed, while Eun-ji waved enthusiastically.
‘Kyaaaaa!’
The cheers, almost screams, were deafening.
Son Seong-hee chuckled, amused by their contrasting greetings despite their similar faces.
The PD, seemingly satisfied with the captured sound of the fans’ cheers, made a large ‘O’ sign with his arms, a pleased expression on his face.
—Following the fiery cheers, let’s continue the excitement with the highlight of part 2, tonight’s live melody!
It was time for the live performance and promotion of their new song.
—E-UNG’s new song, “Wise.” Music, cue!
At Son Seong-hee’s signal, the PD slowly increased the volume.
Three wise monkeys
Perhaps thanks to the cheers of E% beyond the window and the forced rest the CEO insisted on…
Eun-ho sang “Wise” with relaxed, free-flowing ad-libs, matching his casual attire.
Eun-ji, also in good condition, kept pace with Eun-ho’s impressive ad-libs, her voice calm and steady.
Even Son Seong-hee, a veteran in the industry who had heard countless singers, was captivated by their deep, resonant voices, listening to their live performance with a mesmerized expression.
The E%, whether fans or just curious onlookers, were quietly enjoying the song, swaying their heads to the melody.
During the hook, which had the point choreography, they mimicked Eun-ji’s hand movements.
Eun-ho and Eun-ji, glancing out the window, smiled brightly at their fans, their singing unwavering.
The mesmerized E% quickly took out their phones, but the cameras couldn’t properly capture Eun-ho and Eun-ji through the glass.
[(Video) The camera can’t capture them.]
└ Agh ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ I want to break that glass.
└ So jealous.
[What’s Rangi’s fashion in this video…? Rangi is cute, and Ji-ji is cute too…
My heart exploded seeing their casual clothes, and I’m now a pile of dust, visiting the broadcasting station in spirit.]
└ I know, right? ㅠㅠ The beige cardigan looks so good on him.
└ Eun-ji’s just wearing a boxy t-shirt, but her visuals are working hard ♥♥
[Guys!!! Did you all send support messages to City Echoes?!]
└ Of course!
└ I already sent messages from my phone, my friend’s phone, my mom’s phone, my dad’s phone, every phone I could get my hands on lol
[I came all the way from Yeongcheon today, and it was my first time on the Seoul subway, so I got lost and had to transfer three times ㅠㅠ
I was so tired I almost went home, but then I saw Ji-ji smile, and I immediately booked another train ticket lol
Past me, you did well ㅠㅠㅠㅠ]
└ You worked hard ㅠㅠ
└ Wow, I’m listening to City Echoes now! I’m so jealous!!
Among those who sent support messages to City Echoes, there were a few unexpected individuals.
[Ji Ye-chan — Are they doing the live melody segment on City Echoes part 2 now?]
[Seo Seung-yeon — Hyung, what are you talking about? It’s the ending now.]
[Ji Ye-chan — ? Really?]
[Joo Song-min — Yes, you’re too late.]
[Ji Ye-chan — Huh? I set an alarm for E-UNG’s radio appearance.]
The Toxin members responded with “LOL” and laughing emoticons to Ji Ye-chan’s genuine surprise, a rare sight in their group chat.
[Oh Hyun — It’s not like it’s the first time they’ve teased us like this, how can you fall for it, hyung? Lol]
[Ji Ye-chan — Ah… so it was a lie.]
[Joo Song-min — (A crudely drawn emoticon winking mischievously)]
[Ji Ye-chan — I was so surprised lol I even sent a message.]
[Seo Seung-yeon — You did?]
[Ji Ye-chan — Not me, the drunk guy next to me.]
[Seo Seung-yeon — OMG lol Tae-hyun hyung? A message? Seriously?]
[Ji Ye-chan — Lol seriously (Emoticon of Ji Ye-chan nodding seriously)]
[Choi Tae-hyun — WhAt dO yOu mEAn I cAn’T?]
[Seo Seung-yeon — LOL]
[Joo Song-min — Hyung, what time is it that you’re already drunk?]
[Oh Hyun — Lol what did you send, hyung?]
After the live performance…
The message Choi Tae-hyun sent became a puzzle for Eun-ho and Eun-ji, who were happily reading the supportive comments.
“Someone’s already enjoying their Friday night. Um… ‘Where, I, go, ang-i ggatsu…’ Hmm, is this a code?”
“Oh, those last digits…!”
“Why do you recognize that number?”
Eun-ji asked, and Eun-ho mouthed, ‘It’s the same as the last digits of Tae-hyun’s number.’
For Eun-ji, the type who believed ‘numbers are for phones to remember, not people,’ recognizing someone by their number alone was surprising.
Then, Son Seong-hee, noticing their exchange, asked,
—Do you recognize that number?
Eun-ho, ignoring Eun-ji’s surprised look, answered casually,
—The last digits are the same as a hyung I know who enjoys wine every Friday, so I thought it might be him. Haha.
—Oh, are you close?
—We have a group chat together, so…
—Ooh!
—Haha, I feel a bit awkward mentioning this without him knowing…
—Having a group chat means you’re quite close! I haven’t even opened the group chat I made with our PD in months.
—Haha.
Even the PD, not just the staff, chuckled.
—Then, should we try calling him?
—Haha. I’m also the type who can’t stand not knowing, so why not?
Before appearing on City Echoes, Eun-ho and Eun-ji were told by the PD that there were two opportunities for phone calls during the show, even though there wasn’t a specific segment for it.
This was also information Eun-ho already knew.
He looked at the PD and gave him a signal, the prearranged sign for ‘Let’s use the phone call segment.’
The PD made an OK sign.
Son Seong-hee, a veteran MC, seemed to have caught on quickly and smoothly steered the conversation in that direction with some ad-libs.
Eun-ho, thanks to his experience as a radio MC before the regression, responded smoothly, keeping up with her.
The familiar ringtone played as he dialed the number, which also seemed familiar.
—Hello?
—Oh! Hyung! It’s Eun-ho!
—Huh?
—Sorry for calling out of the blue.
—Ah, it’s okay.
—Hyung, I’m on City Echoes right now, and I received this message, which is a bit hard to decipher, but I think it’s a supportive message from you, so I’m calling. Is it okay to talk?
—Yeah, it’s fine.
He checked the monitor; ‘City Echoes’ was a long-running, popular radio show.
Thanks to that…
Many listeners were responding in the chat, both E% and fans of ‘City Echoes,’ curious about the caller.
[Who is it?]
[OMG, is that Choi Meong-meong (Choi Puppy)?]
[Wow… his voice is so nice.]
[My ears are melting!]
[I’m a Potion.]
[Who is it?]
[That sweet, deep voice… there’s only one person in the world with a voice like that.]
[OMG, is it Toxin?!]
Some people seemed to have recognized the deep, slightly slurred voice.
Just then…
He heard another familiar, playful voice in the background.
It was Ji Ye-chan.
—Who is it?
—Eun-ho.
—Oh, Eun-ho!
—Oh! Is Ye-chan hyung there too?
Eun-ho deliberately mentioned his name so the listeners could easily guess.
—Yeah.
—Tae-hyun hyung must have started drinking already.
—We drank together, but he’s the only one who’s not drunk. Yeah, we’re having a drink.
The monitor was flooded with even more messages.
People commenting on Choi Tae-hyun’s cute, rambling voice, how nice his voice was…
Almost 90% of the messages were about Tae-hyun.
Eun-ho, feeling an intense gaze, cautiously looked up.
It was Son Seong-hee, her eyes urging him to ‘Hurry up!’
—I put it on speakerphone. Say hello.
Just then, Tae-hyun said,
—Hyung! I’m on City Echoes right now.
—Oh, then you must be next to noona?
The moment Ye-chan said “noona”…
Son Seong-hee, quick as lightning, jumped in and greeted them.
—Hello, Tae-hyun-ssi, Ye-chan-ssi!
She had instantly become a Toxin fan.
Eun-ho and Eun-ji chuckled at her sudden transformation.
—Eun-ho and Eun-ji were… wait, Tae-hyun, when was that again?
—What.
—The day Eun-ho and Eun-ji fought.
—They fight?
After becoming close to E-UNG…
…they were sharing various anecdotes about the siblings and Toxin.