Suddenly, I Became Crazy Handsome, and the World Became Easy
Chapter 29.2: Monster (2)

Both the articles and public reaction were overwhelming.

“It really did blow up, huh? Ah! Episode 2’s ratings went over 15%??”

Surprised, Choi Rina placed the 'Rental Lover' script she was holding back on the table and turned on the large TV. It was to watch a rerun of 'Produce That 100!' After fiddling with the remote for a few minutes, episode 1 of 'Produce That 100!' began playing on the screen.

Choi Rina started watching without much thought.

“......”

Before she knew it, it was the final part of episode 1.

-[“‘Number 1’, please remove your mask.”]

The contestant number 1, whom even the CEO had praised, appeared. Soon, contestant number 1 took off his mask on TV. At that moment, top actress Choi Rina’s eyes widened sharply.

Because of number 1’s revealed visuals.

Choi Rina was honestly shocked. Even to her, who had worked with countless top male actors.

“He really looks like his face was photoshopped or something……”

Number 1’s visuals were incredible. She now understood why the CEO had been left speechless. He could easily crush male actors who were considered good-looking. Instantly captivated by ‘Produce That 100!’, Choi Rina reacted softly as she listened to number 1’s lines.

"'Farewell'? I really love that song."

When episode 1 ended, she immediately played episode 2. And then.

-♬♪

She listened, entranced, as number 1 passionately sang 'Farewell' on stage. Her body stilled, and her cheeks turned slightly red. Of course, she had no idea that this very number 1 was the writer of 'Rental Lover', whose script was sitting right on the table in front of her.

“......”

Choi Rina had no way of knowing.

The following night, at the 'Produce That 100!' campus in Paju.

Most of the participants, having wrapped up another grueling day, were in their rooms. Still, the mood was upbeat.

“Tomorrow’s finally episode 3’s broadcast.”

“I wonder how high the ratings will be??”

“It’s been trending all week, so I’m sure it’ll be even higher this time.”

Everyone was excited for the long-awaited airing of episode 3 of 'Produce That 100!' It was around then that Kang Rojun, freshly washed, returned to Room 105. When he arrived, contestants number 19, 37, and 88 weren’t there, only number 58 was. The others seemed to still be in the showers. Kang Rojun glanced at number 58, who used the lower bunk of the second bunk bed and had a baby perm. He was lying on his stomach, writing something.

‘Is that an earphone in one ear? What’s he doing?’

Curious, Kang Rojun asked number 58.

“What are you writing?”

With little reaction, number 58 quietly answered.

“...Studying.”

Though 58 usually had a weak presence and a gloomy vibe, the public who watched 'Produce That 100!' described him as having a cute, puppy-like appearance.

‘What did they say? He gives off a vibe that makes you want to protect him?’

Surprisingly, 58 had passed the first round with his rap performance, and he won in the 'Vocal Team' during the second evaluation. Whatever the case, Rojun, intrigued by the answer studying, sat down on his bed and asked further.

“Studying? What kind? Composition or lyric writing? Ah, you don’t have to answer if it’s uncomfortable.”

58 sat up and showed a small notebook.

"I do study lyrics writing and composition... but right now it’s just foreign language. Japanese. My dream is to go to Japan. I’ve been studying it for about four years now, but I don’t improve much.”

“Ah-”

Sure enough, the notebook was full of Japanese writing. Then, 58, now even quieter, murmured.

"Want to hear a little?"

Out of nowhere? This guy’s a bit quirky. Kang Rojun scratched his chin.

“Japanese? Well, sure, I’ll listen.”

With permission granted, 58 nervously began speaking in Japanese. Internally, Kang Rojun thought, ‘Oh- he’s pretty good?’ Then, just as 58 was speaking, the energetic numbers 19 and 37 came into the room, and 58 instantly stopped his Japanese.

He lay back down again.

‘Looking at him kind of… reminds me of my past self a bit.’

After chatting briefly with 19 and 37, Kang Rojun also lay down in bed.

Then suddenly.

‘Japanese, huh- wait, would foreign languages like that work with 'AI Automation' too?’

Kang Rojun became curious.

However, there was one condition for using the overpowered 'AI Automation'. It could only be used for things related to the desired occupation of idol. After thinking for a moment, Rojun thought.

‘Foreign languages like Japanese could be considered related to idols, right? Popular idols go overseas and stuff, don’t they?’

He recalled things he had seen on TV in the past. Top-tier idols making their way overseas to Japan or the United States. He remembered watching news clips showing tens of thousands of foreign fans packed into concert halls, wildly waving glow sticks in both hands as they went crazy for Korean idols.

After thinking it over for a few seconds, Kang Rojun picked up his phone.

‘I’ll find out if I just test it.’

Naturally, he opened the 'AI Simulation' app. The character Kang Rojun appeared prominently on the main screen, and the real Rojun tapped the 'AI Automation' button. A message immediately popped up.

-[Through ‘AI Automation’ analysis, your desired outcome can be achieved. What would you like to achieve? (Only applicable to things related to the desired occupation: idol)]

Rojun typed in a test request into the blank space.

-[AI Automation: I want to perfectly learn Japanese to the point where I'm indistinguishable from a native Japanese speaker.]

Soon, a loading circle spun on his phone screen, and not long after, 'AI Automation' gave its response.

-[Analyzing with AI... Analysis complete!]

-[To achieve the desired result, 350 coins are required.]

-[※ The number of coins required may vary depending on the difficulty of achieving the result.]

Kang Rojun’s eyes widened instantly.

‘It works??! I-I can acquire Japanese right now?!’

In that moment, his adrenaline surged.

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