A gift of a car from a fan.
I had to see it in person.
The members all congratulated me on receiving such an expensive gift and headed to the garage.
"Wow!!!!!! It's red!"
"How much does something like that cost?"
"It looks really expensive."
"That's it! The Zeus Z-107!"
Zeus is a famous car brand in this world.
Think of it like BMW or Lamborghini on Earth.
Gyeong-taw, who knows a lot about cars, excitedly shouted, and the others got excited too.
"Really?? Wow! It's the Zeus emblem!"
"How much does that thing cost?"
"At least over a hundred million won."
"That's a gift?? Classy."
"Hey, can we take it for a spin? Sister, can we just take it for a quick ride?"
"Not yet. It hasn't been inspected."
"Then can we take a picture?"
"You can take pictures, but don't post them on SNS."
"Yes, ma'am!"
The kids seemed more excited than the person who actually received the gift.
I still couldn't believe that the car was now mine.
"Do I even have enough money in my bank account to afford a car like this? Is it okay for me to have it?"
Since our training period was relatively short, we received our earnings quickly, but the expenses for our activities were also significant, so I didn't have much money.
The government support I used to receive stopped once I got a job, so I was worried about whether I could afford to maintain the car with my earnings.
"Could this cause problems later?"
"A car is a big gift, but it's not unheard of."
"...So it's not unheard of? Has someone else received a gift like this before?"
"Women who are crazy about men will do anything. Gifts are a double-edged sword. That's why you always have to be careful. You never know what kind of madness is hidden in that gift."
It's common for fans to send dolls with cameras inside or letters written in their menstrual blood. Some even send food made with their bodily fluids or accessories made from their hair or nails.
Working at an agency for a long time, you see all kinds of crazy things, so nothing surprises you anymore.
"So don't eat anything just because a fan gives it to you."
"Yes, yes."
The manager's nagging can come out of nowhere.
Even a short conversation can turn into a lecture.
"Anyway, it looks like Hae-sol has a big spender fan. I hope it's a fan who just sends gifts quietly…."
The company is keeping a close eye on the fan who sent me the car.
"They knew we wouldn't accept it, so they hired someone to deliver it anonymously. They must have done this before with other guys.
"Could this person cause problems later?"
"Maybe? Sometimes they show up later and make demands. Like, 'I did this much for you, so why can't you do this for me?' Even if you reluctantly accept an expensive gift, it's hard to ignore it completely."
"A gift I didn't ask for is forced on me, and now I have to deal with this?"
"The world doesn't always make sense. That's why crazy dramas exist."
"Then I don't want the car. I'm already busy with schedules, and I don't want to deal with the maintenance costs of an expensive car I didn't ask for."
It's a shame to miss out on the opportunity to own a foreign car, but I don't want to be burdened by such a gift.
How can I deal with someone who makes demands just because they gave me something I didn't ask for?
"Even if you don't want it, there's no way to return it."
"So I can't refuse a refusal?"
"That's why it's clever. Most celebrities know it's happening, but they can't avoid it."
At first, they say they don't want anything.
Even after receiving expensive gifts.
People usually find the first time difficult, but the second time is easy.
Just when you get used to receiving gifts with no conditions, that's when they start making demands.
"What do they want?"
"…I'll leave that to your imagination."
The manager stepped back, realizing it was a sensitive topic.
Anyway, thanks to her, I realized that accepting the car would be like swallowing poison, so I felt reluctant to keep it.
"Is it really okay for me to use the car? After hearing that, I feel uneasy about using it."
"Hehehe, do you think this will be a one-time thing? You'll keep receiving gifts like this. So you just have to get used to it."
"What can the company do for me?"
"If you want, we can block it. But most people don't want that."
"Ah…!"
The fact that someone can afford to send such a gift means they have considerable wealth.
In a world where you don't have to choose just one woman, having a connection with such a woman is not a bad thing for a man.
"What if I say I don't want it?"
"Then we'll keep the car for you. But you can't avoid this. It's better for you to get used to it. Sometimes, gifts are given purely out of love. You can't refuse them just because you're suspicious."
Still, accepting a gift worth over a hundred million won felt uneasy.
"I'll come back for it when I'm successful enough to handle such expensive gifts. Then, even if the person who sent it makes demands, I'll be able to handle it."
"…That's a wise decision."
The manager patted my shoulder, impressed with my decision.
"I was going to beg you to let me ride in it, but I guess that's not happening!"
"You're out of luck. We should work hard and become successful enough to buy a car like that with our own money."
"It would take a lot of effort to afford a car like that…."
The kids couldn't take their eyes off the Zeus Z, expressing their regret.
Even someone who isn't into cars would want a Zeus Z if they saw it in person.
Honestly, I wanted the car too.
Leaving it to rot in the company parking lot seemed like a waste.
The car wasn't meant to be left to rot.
I came up with an idea to avoid wasting the car.
"What about this? We sell the car and donate the money."
"Huh? Donate?"
"Wow! Donate?!"
The kids were too young to think about donations, especially with their tight earnings.
"First, post a notice saying that the car is too much of a burden, and we want to return it. If no one comes to claim it after a certain period, we'll sell it and donate the money. From now on, I won't accept expensive gifts. If someone forces one on me, I'll do the same thing and donate the money."
"Are you sure about this?"
"Yes. It would be good for our image, right?"
"It would be great. People would think we're very considerate idols."
I'm starting to take my job as an idol more seriously.
I didn't want to turn a fan's generous gift into a burden.
"Hey, don't hog all the cool stuff. I want to do it too!"
"We'll donate in the name of our group."
"I feel a bit embarrassed following you, but I want to do the same. If I ever receive a gift like this, please do the same for me."
"Me too!"
"I can't be left out."
"You don't have to force yourselves to do this because of me. We don't need to show off like this among ourselves."
I was worried that the kids felt pressured to follow my lead.
Many idols happily accept expensive gifts from fans.
"I also want to become someone who can buy a car like that with my own money!"
Woo-yeon jumped up and down, expressing his ambition.
Eungyu, feeling a bit regretful, tried to negotiate with the manager.
"But can we set the threshold for expensive gifts at 100 million won?"
"…I agree."
"Me too."
These kids are something else.
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Honey Entertainment posted a notice.
Just as I had planned.
Thanks to that, we gained even more attention.
More than I had expected.
First, people were amazed that an idol had received a supercar as a gift. Then, they were impressed that we were selling the car and donating the money.
I was curious about the fans' reactions, so I checked online. The fans were touched and praised our group for being so considerate.
Surprisingly, the donation topic helped our song reach number 2 on the charts.
"This is working."
"We could even reach number 1!"
"I don't think so. Jellynyang is too strong."
"We've already reached number 2. Why can't we reach number 1?"
"If we can, that would be great, but the company says not to get our hopes up."
"Tsk! They should support us, not discourage us. I should have been in the team."
••••••••••••
Right now, I'm lying in bed naked.
Ahyeon is also lying naked on top of me.
After quitting her job, Ahyeon has been busy learning to compose.
'Even if we're busy, we should still make time for love.'
Of course, even when busy, love should not be neglected.
I enjoyed Ahyeon's soft body, exploring every intimate and secret place, slowly arousing her.
As soon as we met, we quickly took off our clothes, but I didn't rush into the main event. Instead, I asked Ahyeon about her recent activities.
"How's the composing going?"
"I don't know. Time flies so fast."
"Time?"
"I sit down at the computer to make a song, and when I look up, the sun has set."
"Wow, that intense?"
"But even after all that time, I have nothing to show for it."
"Hmm…."
"I'm starting to wonder if I have any talent. I feel confident after a lesson, but when I sit down at the computer, all I make is trash…. My mood has been up and down lately."
Ahyeon vented her frustrations about learning to compose.
Starting something new always comes with challenges and setbacks.
'Even Mei and Joanna get inspired by having sex with me. Can Ahyeon do the same?'
Maybe it's because they're geniuses, or maybe it's because of what they said about me being special.
"Ahyeon."
"Yeah?"
"I heard from someone that you should try finding a muse.
"A muse? A muse…a muse..."
It was a bit out of the blue, but Ahyeon seemed intrigued and repeated the word "muse."
Her gaze lifted, and I looked down, meeting her eyes.
I smiled mischievously and said,
"Someone like me, for example."
Wouldn't having sex with that muse inspire a great song?
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