Superstar From Age 0
Chapter 120

Chapter 120

Seo-jun stretched his arms wide after finishing his workbook.

Two days ago, the filming of Over the Rainbow had ended. He had taken a day off yesterday and did nothing. He was told to rest for a few days, but being unusually healthy, Seo-jun was doing this and that.

He was about to read the book that his aunt Nara had bought him as a gift after finishing his workbook for the day.

“Seo-jun.”

“Yes?”

Da-ho came in with a bunch of papers.

Hmm. The filming was over, but wasn’t it too soon to show him the script? Couldn’t he rest for a few more days? Brother?

Even though he thought so, Seo-jun’s hand naturally reached out and took the script. Hehe. He was curious what kind of script it was.

But the paper was thinner than he expected. A lot. Was it a synopsis?

“What is it, Da-ho?”

“It’s from director Ryan.”

“Shadowman 3?”

It felt like ages ago when he filmed Shadowman 2. Already, one year, two years… four years had passed.

Was he finally filming it? Seo-jun was excited and flipped a page.

“It’s Shadowman 3, but…”

“It’s a cameo.”

“He said he’ll put it in Assemble 2. He said, how about filming it while you’re in the US. He said the date doesn’t matter.”

“Wouldn’t it be okay to film it after the post-recording and Jason’s recital?”

“Really? Then do you want to do that?”

“Yes!”

“Okay.”

Da-ho left to contact director Ryan and Kings Agency.

Seo-jun sat on the sofa. He had nothing to do since he wasn’t filming or busking. He was bored. He picked up his phone while sitting blankly.

[I can’t say anything because of the confidentiality agreement, but I’m touched.]

#OverTheRainbow#MovieFilming#ExtraReview

[But, it’s the same as busking, but totally different.]

#OverTheRainbow#FirstSongAsAnAlbum#ExtraReview

[So when is the release?]

#OverTheRainbow#ILiveInLA#FirstComeFirstServedTooMuch#IWantToWriteAnExtraReview

[What you need for music is, talent, effort, no, money.]

#OverTheRainbow#AdLine#Cold

The concert that was filmed with ordinary people was raising the expectations of other people with the reviews of the attendees.

As expected, a subsidiary of Marin. The publicity scale was different. Seo-jun was browsing his SNS when a message arrived. It was Grace Walton, the little witch he met at the Halloween festival.

-Grace: Nora’s book started selling yesterday! It took almost two years, I can’t believe it.

<Congrats! Oh, I’m in LA!

-Charlie: Is there anyone who doesn’t know where Jun is right now?ㅋㅋ

-Grace: I know, rightㅋ The internet is buzzing because you’re filmingㅋ

-Charlie: What’s the title of the book? Can you buy it in France?

-Grace: I don’t know. It’s only sold in the US.

-Charlie: Is it fun?

-Grace: It’s awesome!

-Grace: She asked me to write a review.

<Okay!

Seo-jun jumped up and headed to the kitchen.

Nara’s craving for boiled pork made Seo-eun-hye and Lee Min-joon busy. They made kimchi salad and boiled pork with soybean paste with the cabbage and seasoning ingredients they bought from Kings Market.

“It looks delicious.”

“That’s the tenth time you’ve said that. It still needs to boil for another 10 minutes.”

At Seo-eun-hye’s words, Nara ate the kimchi salad with chopsticks and only looked at the pot where the boiled pork meat fell off.

Seo-jun entered the kitchen.

“Mom, can I go to the bookstore?”

“Bookstore? Do you have a book you want to buy?”

“Yeah! Grace’s sister wrote a book.”

Seo-eun-hye remembered the girl and her family she met at the Halloween festival two years ago and smiled brightly.

“Really? Then you should buy it and read it. But aren’t you still a student? Writing a book is amazing.”

“She’s going to college next year.”

“That’s amazing.”

Nara and her husband were amazed at the young age. Lee Min-joon scooped up the fluffy rice into a bowl and opened his mouth.

“Seo-jun. Let’s eat before we go to the bookstore.”

“Yeah! Should I call Da-ho?”

“He’s still boiling the pork, so call him later. He seemed busy with work.”

“Yeah. Okay.”

Seo-jun took his seat at the table. Nara picked up the kimchi salad with chopsticks and said.

“It looks delicious.”

“Eleventh.”

Seo-jun and Lee Min-joon burst into laughter.

***

With Seo-jun’s post-recording, the filming of ‘Over the Rainbow’ was over.

Director Sara Roth was stuck in the editing room, and Whale Studio announced the completion of filming.

Korea was buzzing with the news that Lee Seo-jun’s movie filming was over. Many people were on alert to welcome Seo-jun back home.

But Seo-jun still had things to do in the US.

“Is this your first time listening to Jason’s performance?”

Seo-jun nodded at Catherine and Paul’s words.

“He showed it as a test during the lesson, but that was very short.”

“Besides, Jun was so good that Jason didn’t have a chance to show off.”

Seo-jun and Catherine laughed at Paul’s words.

Today was Jason Moore’s first recital in his life.

Seo-jun and his party were invited to the best seats at the violin recital held in the largest hall in LA. Catherine and Paul, who met after a few days, sat next to Seo-jun.

The people who saw Seo-jun, Catherine, and Paul without hats whispered to each other. It was a hot topic even though it hadn’t been released yet.

Well, they had managed to get tickets that sold out early, and they came all the way here to listen to the performance, so they must have been interested in the violin. They might have been interested in the violin movie as well.

The people who were whispering closed their mouths at the sound of the start of the performance.

A super star for violin lovers, Benjamin Morton’s disciple. It was Jason Moore’s first recital in his life.

It was thrilling to see him perform with famous orchestras, but the violin playing alone was also very exciting.

Everyone’s eyes sparkled as they waited for Jason Moore to appear.

“The outfit is different, but it’s just like Gray’s concert.”

“That’s right. There are a lot of people and they are all looking forward to it.”

Seo-jun nodded at Paul and Catherine’s words.

Everyone was dressed in formal suits and dresses. It was quiet and not noisy like when they were filming. It felt different, but the eyes of the people waiting for the performance were the same.

The curtain opened and Jason Moore appeared in a black tuxedo. He had swept back all his hair and looked serious, which contrasted with his usual chubby face. The kids giggled quietly at his sight.

Jason Moore stood alone on the wide stage and lifted the violin to his shoulder. It was the Stradivarius he had borrowed from Seo-jun for a while.

The kids and adults who knew well what kind of sound it would make looked at the stage with anticipation.

Jason Moore couldn’t help but chuckle at the eager eyes of the people who filled the auditorium.

He used to feel burdened by all this, but now he was excited. He looked forward to the compliments, the cheers, and the applause from the people who would listen to his performance.

In the silence that was so quiet that even his heartbeat could be heard, Jason Moore’s arm moved.

[Benjamin Morton, Violin Concerto, No.1]

Jason Moore’s violin recital consisted of Benjamin Morton’s pieces, except for the last one.

The pure and intense melodies that the young Benjamin Morton, who had not yet reached the master’s level, had composed flowed out.

The violin pattern on Seo-jun’s finger sparkled. It was a mark imbued with the power of the violin dream fairy.

When Seo-jun first saw Jason Moore, he noticed a faint trace. It was a dream fairy. He never thought they existed in this world…

Seo-jun looked at Jason Moore, who was shining on the stage. The faint trace of the dream fairy showed how talented Jason Moore was.

The performance of Jason Moore, the genius violinist recognized by the dream fairy, continued.

It was similar to Gray, but different. The melody and emotion that resonated through his body. And the guidance of Benjamin Morton, who smoothed it out.

The splendid collaboration of the master and the disciple was revealed here, at the recital.

The applause erupted at the amazing performance. The clapping and cheering did not stop throughout the recital.

The maestros and musicians who were seated in the auditorium shone their eyes, and the students looked at Jason Moore with envy.

“It’s the last piece.”

“Yeah. There’s no title either.”

They all looked at Jason Moore, who was standing on the stage, with more anticipation.

Jason Moore wiped his sweat and came up. He sighed and rested his chin on the Stradivarius. He moved his right arm vigorously.

***

“How was it?”

“It was awesome!”

“It was really cool!”

The kids who came to the waiting room gave Jason Moore a bouquet of flowers.

Jason Moore had overcome all his pressure and finished the recital splendidly. Seo-jun clearly saw Jason Moore’s proud face in the standing ovation of the people.

“You did well.”

“Thank you.”

Jason Moore smiled faintly at Benjamin Morton’s praise. His gentle smile resembled his master, Benjamin Morton. The kids laughed at his expression that they saw for the first time.

Catherine and Paul nudged Seo-jun. They had become quite close, but Seo-jun was still the most comfortable with Jason.

Seo-jun asked, following the kids’ signal.

“I especially liked the last piece. You composed it, right?”

“Yeah.”

Benjamin Morton coughed at the mention of the last piece. It was a piece that expressed his gratitude and admiration for his master, which Seo-jun and the kids could tell.

Benjamin Morton’s eyes were red as he listened to Jason Moore’s performance. He didn’t want to miss a single moment. My disciple is the best.

As Benjamin Morton wiped his tears that seemed to come out again, Jason, who was holding a bunch of flowers, looked at Seo-jun.

“Next time…”

“Yes?”

“Contact me if you want to learn violin next time.”

“Okay! I will!”

He had found a violin teacher with incredible talent and skill.

Seo-jun and the kids, who were chatting with Professor Jason and Benjamin, gave up their seats when their friends came to the waiting room.

As he was about to leave the waiting room, Seo-jun peeked his face out and said.

“I’ll keep in touch even if nothing happens! Is that okay?”

Jason Moore and Benjamin Morton blinked their eyes and smiled alike.

“Sure. Do as you please.”

“Anytime is fine.”

Seo-jun grinned at their cheerful answers.

***

Seo-jun and Ahn Da-ho gasped as they arrived at Marine Studio to shoot the cookie video for Assemble 2, or the trailer for Shadowman 3.

Swalin Arnham, a famous Hollywood actor, who was walking with Director Ryan Will, waved his hand when he saw them.

“Long time no see since the last film festival party. How have you been?”

“Yes! Hello, Swallen!”

Seo-jun greeted him excitedly, his eyes sparkling. Ryan Will and Swalin Arnham smiled, noticing how much he liked Swalin Arnham.

Seo-jun thought of a character that Swalin Arnham could play in Shadowman.

The king of Natra, the fearsome invaders of Earth.

“Is Swalin Arnham Jin’s father?”

“Yes.”

“Wow!”

Seo-jun’s eyes sparkled at Director Ryan Will’s answer. He was going to be in the same work as Swalin Arnham! It seemed like yesterday that he studied watching the documentary that he starred in! He was so happy that his heart was pounding.

“You know it’s a secret until the article comes out, right?”

“Yes! I won’t tell anyone!”

Seo-jun and Ahn Da-ho closed their mouths at the director’s words.

Swalin Arnham smiled and offered a handshake. Seo-jun reached out and shook Swalin Arnham’s hand lightly.

“Nice to meet you, son.”

“Yes! Me too!”

Seo-jun watched Swalin Arnham head to the dressing room with his eyes shining.

“Is Swalin Arnham really in Shadowman?”

“Yes. We’ve signed the contract.”

“Wow. I really wanted to work with Swallen! Do you know? My favorite documentary is the one that Swallen was in.”

As he was talking excitedly, Seo-jun suddenly felt an empty space. He looked around, but there was no one who should be right next to the director.

“Director. Where did Jonathan go? I don’t see him.”

“He went independent.”

“Independent?”

Seo-jun tilted his head.

“Yes. He wanted to do something too, after I made Shadowman, the movie I’ve been dreaming of for 20 years, and it became a series. He went independent a year ago and is making an indie film.”

“He never mentioned that when we talked… What’s the title of the movie?”

“It’s still in production. It was the first time he experienced a lack of money, time, and people, since he started following me around when we were shooting Shadowman.”

“I see.”

Seo-jun’s eyes sparkled. He still remembered Jonathan Will, the middle schooler, clearly. He could see his face, tired of the crying of child actors.

Jonathan Will had started walking the path of a film director, like his uncle.

“Here he comes. Jun. It’s your turn.”

“Yes.”

Swalin Arnham appeared after finishing his makeup. Seo-jun headed to the dressing room, taking turns with him.

There were not many staff or actors, as the cookie video was shot on the set.

When Seo-jun finished his makeup and appeared, Director Ryan Will shouted ‘Action’.