Chapter 39: On the Same Boat (1)

Chapter 39: On the Same Boat (1)

I was kicked out of Seong-wons room, so I started to get ready to leave on my own.

As I entered the room that I shared with Seon-woo, I saw the cosmetics on the dresser.

I used to wonder why these guys put on so much makeup

I remembered the scolding I got from the makeup staff when I appeared on the radio last time.

Lotion I should at least find some lotion and apply it.

I recalled that Seon-woo said it was okay to use his cosmetics until he bought new ones, so I looked for some lotion.

Emulsion, skin, cleansing water, night pack. They all looked similar, but had different names.

Which one is lotion? I had never used anything other than an all-in-one product, so I didnt know what to apply.

This one looks harmless

I found a cream that said it was for the basic step of skin care on the back, and squeezed some on the back of my hand.

What is this?

The cream was not white or transparent, but had a pinkish hue.

[Waterful Tone Up Base Cream]

Can I apply this? Is this not something weird that I have to wipe off later?

I had never put anything on my face except for this one thing that was the end! The mens cosmetic! That was advertised, or sunscreen. This was an unknown territory for me.

I had no choice but to ask Seong-won for help, even though I knew I would look stupid.

Come out for a second.

I knocked on the door with the hand that didnt squeeze the cream, and Seong-won glared at me with a neat outfit.

Why?

He was the kind of guy who would hover around me when he wanted to pick a fight, but wouldnt do the opposite. He was so biased.

Can I put this on my face and go?

I showed him the tube-shaped product that I took from Seon-woos dresser, and Seong-won frowned.

Why are you asking me that?

Well, Im going to do makeup again later, and I dont know if I can apply this.

This is a base. Do you need it?

Isnt it a basic? Cant I apply it? Whats the difference between basic and base?

Basic = Base, right?

Seong-won looked suspicious, as if he had eaten something wrong, but I couldnt help it.

I couldnt understand what they were saying even if I searched it.

Just apply some lotion.

Anyway, it was clear that this was not lotion.

Okay.

I nodded and went back to my room. I threw away the cream that I had squeezed on the back of my hand in the trash can, feeling sorry.

Then what should I apply? Should I call Seon-woo and ask him? I was wondering when bang bang bang, the manager knocked on the door.

Come out quickly!

I had no choice. Ill have to ask Seon-woo what to buy and learn from him next time. I hurried to the front door.

Yes, Im going!

Hurry up and come down. Ive got a car waiting for you downstairs.

I grabbed my phone and followed the manager outside.

What kind of show is this? Are we going to the salon?

No, the staff will come to the cast waiting room right away. We dont have time to stop by the salon. I havent even received the script yet. Ill give it to you as soon as I get it at the station.

Seong-won clicked his tongue and sat in the inner seat of the minivan, looking displeased. I had been to the cast waiting room a few times, too.

Its my first time going there as Cheonise.

When I was a food business owner, Lim Hyun-seong, my appearance was not that important.

Its not like I was a celebrity, but I had a decent face for a general expert.

Thanks to that, I received only the basic level of care from the expert panels and headed straight to the set.

This time, Im an idol who needs to care about my appearance

I had to be alert, because I didnt know when and where a hidden trouble would pop up.

Yes. Seong-won changed first and is getting ready.

You change quickly and come out too. You study the script while Seong-won is getting ready.

Okay.

I obediently took the hanger and went behind the curtain. When I removed the cover, I saw the same design of the outfit that Seong-won had received.

Is this some kind of punishment outfit?

I touched the frill on the sky-blue checkered jacket with a stiff expression.

I didnt understand why this outfit was necessary for a cooking show.

But as Cheonise, I had to do things that I didnt understand. I had no choice but to do it even if I didnt understand.

When I changed and looked in the mirror, I saw myself in a dress that would be embarrassing anywhere.

Give me the script.

I shamelessly asked the manager for the script.

Just skim through it. Its not going to be exactly as it is, and you and Seong-won will split it anyway.

When I looked at the script that the manager handed me, it was written with Kang Yugeon in mind.

[School Kitchen Attack]

K-POP stars challenge to develop school meal menus! My stars menu is on our school tray? A delicious collaboration between stars and student fans!

K-POP makes money, huh. They do everything.

As with any food development show, the general menu was already decided.

The rest was a plan where the cast would just add a little bit of their own ideas and make it in time.

[Todays planned menu]

[Samgyetang]

Samgyetang in school meals Usually, samgyetang means pouring chicken broth over pre-cooked chicken legs.

A proper samgyetang would have glutinous rice inside, but It was too hard to do that with mass cooking.

The basic recipe that was commonly used in school meals was provided, and the rest of the ingredients were prepared for the cast to add their own ideas and complete it in time.

The expert judges and the invited student evaluators would decide the final pass or fail.

Thats pretty serious, huh?

I went back to the cover of the script and checked the number of episodes.

[Episode 1]

That makes sense. I wondered why I didnt hear any news. I died before they started the serious casting.

When I was Lim Hyun-seong, I never thought I would appear as a challenger, not a judge or a teacher, on a cooking show.

I should think of this as a good experience and do my best.

I made up my mind and skimmed through the script.

Now, Ise, please sit here.

By then, Seong-won had finished his simple makeup and hair styling and got up from his seat.

His clothes were quite childish, but his face was so handsome that he still looked infuriating.

Give it to me, the script.

Ill give it to you even if you dont say that.

I made a clacking sound as I handed the script to Seong-wons palm and sat in his seat.

Thank you.

I applied the thing that Seon-woo gave me last night before bed, though I didnt know what it was. I hope I dont get scolded like last time.

As I was nervous, the staff dabbed a wet sponge on my face.

Ise, you should pay more attention to your exfoliation. Its not serious, but if you dont moisturize enough, your skin will get wrinkled.

Ah, yes

I finally heard another remark. Ill have to ask Seon-woo to buy me something when he comes back today. I nodded lightly and coughed.

***

About 30 minutes later, the staff who had finished everything tapped my shoulder.

Done! Wow, you two are idols, so youre like eye candy. Ill go to the set first. See you soon!

With a hearty laugh, all the preparations were over.

Now it was time to stand in front of the camera with nowhere to hide.