Suddenly, I Became Crazy Handsome, and the World Became Easy
Chapter 48.1: Evolution (5)

Kang Rojun's face reflected in the bathroom mirror. His black-haired visuals were, once again, displaying absurdly destructive power today as well. At the corner of Rojun’s mouth, a smile was spreading.

'AI Automation One-Time Free Pass. This is crazy sweet.'

Suddenly, the ‘AI Simulation’ had gifted him an incredibly tempting item. If he could use ‘AI Automation’ once for free, then it made absolute sense to apply it to something that normally cost a lot of coins. What immediately came to mind was English learning, which had required 400 coins.

'But seriously, will 400 coins' worth of learning be free?'

Was it possible that there was a limit on the ‘AI Automation One-Time Free Pass’? That possibility couldn’t be ruled out. Like, maybe it only covered up to 100 coins’ worth or something.

'No, but then wouldn’t it have said so in the item name or notified me?'

Either way, it was faster to check directly. Kang Rojun quickly picked up his phone and opened ‘AI Simulation’. He could see the changes around the character, Kang Rojun.

-[Title: Side Job Tycoon+3 / Recognition Monster+2 / Global Genius+1]

-[User: Kang Rojun / Age: 24 / Height: 182.8 cm / Desired Occupation: Idol / Coins Owned: 555]

-[Side Job: [1] Screenwriter, [2] Actor, [3] Lyricist]

-[Global Language: [1] Japanese]

As expected, the ‘Side Job Tycoon’ title had been enhanced to +3, and just as Rojun predicted, ‘Lyricist’ had been added to his side jobs. This brought Kang Rojun’s side jobs to three. On top of that.

-[Title Bonus Coins +6]

The title enhancement increased his bonus coins to 6, and his daily coin acquisition changed to 11.

“Wait, if I study English now, wouldn’t the ‘Global Genius’ title get enhanced too?”

The ‘Global Genius’ title had appeared when he learned Japanese. So, if Kang Rojun gained English, it was highly likely it would get a +1 enhancement. Swiftly moving his fingers, Rojun tapped the ‘Inventory’ button, and the item he had just received was displayed.

-[1] AI Automation One-Time Free Pass

When he tapped the item, the screen switched. The familiar phrase ‘AI Automation’ appeared.

-[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)]

As if he had already thought about it, Kang Rojun quickly filled in the blank.

-[AI Automation: I want to learn English perfectly, to the point of being indistinguishable from a native American.]

A loading circle spun on the screen until a result was produced.

-[AI Analysis in progress...... Analysis complete!]

-[To achieve your desired outcome, 400 coins are required.]

-[Would you like to use the item ‘AI Automation One-Time Free Pass’?]

Thankfully, it seemed there was no limit. Rojun’s smile deepened as he tapped ‘Confirm’ without hesitation. Then the phrase immediately changed.

-[Using item ‘AI Automation One-Time Free Pass’.]

-[Applying...... Application complete!]

As expected, this time too there was a tingling pain from his wrist where the smartwatch was. Similar in intensity to when he had learned Japanese. It was stronger than usual, and Kang Rojun’s brows furrowed.

'Ugh- it hurts a bit as expected.'

However, it didn’t last long. Soon, he could feel it.

“...English learning complete.”

Because his brain was telling him. English is now yours. Rojun then accessed the internet through his phone. Specifically, a famous American news site. It was filled top to bottom with English, but

'I can see it, I can see. I can see it clearly.'

It was nothing for Kang Rojun, who had learned English, but it was always an exciting moment. His adrenaline was about to explode.

And at that very moment.

-Bzzzz.

-Bzzzz.

Several short vibrations went off. Of course, it was from ‘AI Simulation’.

-[You have completed the title mission 'Second Step Abroad!' A reward of 30 coins has been given to you.]

-[The title ‘Global Genius’ has met the conditions and is enhanced by +1!]

-[With the ‘Global Genius’ title enhanced to +2, your bonus coins increase to 2.]

A flood of rewards poured in. Rojun’s eyes widened slightly as he immediately checked his status. Just like the notification said, the ‘Global Genius’ title had been enhanced to +2.

-[Global Language: [1] Japanese, [2] English]

English, which hadn’t been there before, was now added. Additionally, from now on, his daily coin gain from missions.

‘Nice, 7 title bonus coins.’

Had increased to 12.

Sunday morning.

Kang Rojun, who had woken up earlier than usual, completed his missions first. By finishing all his missions, he was able to gain 12 coins instead of the usual 10.

-[Coins Owned: 597]

Compared to when he had only 5, this was more than double. Feeling good, Rojun invested 20 coins into enhancing his stats. The target was, as planned, dance.

-[Appearance (100/100)│Singing Ability (12.2/100)│Rap (11.2/100)]

-[Dance (18.5/100)│Eloquence (10/100)│Acting (7.8/100)│Lyrics Writing (64.8/100)]

Kang Rojun was quite surprised when he saw the results.

'Huh??'

It wasn’t because the dance stat had nearly reached 20. What caught his eye was lyrics writing.

'Wasn’t it around 61 points?'

The lyrics writing stat, which had been 61, had increased by over 3 points in just one day, approaching 65. Of course, Rojun hadn’t enhanced the lyrics writing stat. It had risen naturally. While other stats also increased slightly when left alone, the jump in lyrics writing was significant.

It was comparable to spending 30 coins on enhancement.

'I think this is because I started gaining knowledge in lyrics writing.'

Or perhaps ‘AI Simulation’ had assessed Rojun’s potential in lyrics writing very highly. Either way, there was nothing bad about it. It was enough to make him break into a shoulder dance.

'Evolution is progressing smoothly.'

Excited, Kang Rojun quickly washed up and joined Team 1 gathered in the hallway center. According to what PD Woo Han-suk had conveyed yesterday, Team 1 was scheduled for the first group dance evaluation and rehearsal for ‘Produce’ starting now.

The faces of Team 1 were filled with tension.

“......”

“......”

All of them had stiff expressions. Rojun also had a blank expression, but it wasn’t out of nervousness. On the contrary, it was closer to anticipation. PD Woo Han-suk, who stood in front of Team 1, opened his mouth.

“Let’s move.”

PD Woo Han-suk and a few staff members led the way, followed by Team 1 including Kang Rojun. The camera crew followed as well. Team 1 arrived at the largest practice room on the ‘Produce That 100!’ campus.

Lee Han-na was already there.

“Did everyone eat a good breakfast?”

It was a lighthearted greeting with a small smile. But to Team 1, it sounded more like, “Brace yourselves because you’re going to suffer like hell today.” Around this time, Lee Han-na glanced at Kang Rojun in the front and inwardly admired him without showing it.

'His visual keeps getting better every time I see him. Good thing I see him often. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to manage my expression, seriously.'

Unaware of this, PD Woo Han-suk and the production crew moved into the pre-set camera area, while Lee Han-na, holding a tablet, began the briefing.

“Today, we’ll be doing group practice in this studio all day, and evaluations will also take place. Like I said before, if your skills aren’t up to par, you won’t be allowed on stage. I know everyone’s been working hard, but it can’t be helped.”

Reciting her words with a businesslike tone, she began calling numbers.

“No. 1, No. 15......”

The 13 members of Team 1 were divided into two groups in front of Lee Han-na. She pointed with her index finger at the group on the right, which included Rojun.

“This side is Team A, the left is Team B.”

It seemed they were going to recreate the group dance video from ‘Produce’. Sending a glance to the crew in the back, Lee Han-na then signaled to Team 1.

“Just do it exactly like you practiced.”

In the wide practice room, the song of ‘Produce’ resounded.

Lee Han-na raised her index finger again and pointed at Team A. It meant they should start first. Accordingly, Rojun and Team A began their dance, while Team B stood still with both hands gathered in front of them. At the right timing, Han-na’s finger shifted to B. The moving Team A abruptly froze.

Just as Team B was about to dance, Han-na intervened.

"Stop, hey, are you not focusing properly? You were too early."

Her cold voice startled a contestant with a slightly pointed chin. It was No. 94, who had received a D in the first evaluation. Clicking her tongue briefly, Han-na gave the signal again.

-♬♪

The 'Produce' song resumed. This time, fortunately, the switch transitions went smoothly, and the alternating A and B teams merged. A unified Team 1 performed the group dance.

Then.

-Swoosh.

Four people moved to the front while the rest took a step back. The dance resumed in that formation. Watching quietly, PD Woo Han-suk muttered softly.

“Amazing. To have raised the skills of those ragtag bunch to this level.”

That was how not bad Team 1’s group dance was. At least in the eyes of PD Woo Han-suk, the staff, and Lee Han-na.

The group dance continued for about an hour.

When they finally got a break, the 13 members of Team 1 collapsed on the floor. Even Kang Rojun, whose body was well-trained from workouts, was grabbing both knees, gasping for breath.

'Wow- shit, this is crazy intense.'

At that moment, Lee Han-na, who passed by Team 1, whispered quietly to PD Woo Han-suk behind them.

“Team 1, all okay.”

It meant that all of them could perform on stage.