I BECAME AN IDOL TO PAY OFF MY DEBT ( PART ll )

CHAPTER 168

Han Bi-ja said.

A dragon is a type of beast that can be tamed and ridden.

But if you touch the scales arranged in reverse under the dragon’s neck, even the docile dragon will turn.

That is the reverse scales (逆鱗).

Everyone has a wound that must not be touched.

For me, that wound is…

The reverse scale…

Is my parents.

But…

“Then, Ha Ye-rin, what do you think about Ye-rin’s parents being charged with fraud, forgery, and child abuse by the police?”

The reporter in front of me had touched the reverse scale.

Whether he wanted to write a sensational article or held malice towards me, he had touched something that should not be touched.

So what should I do now?

I felt my insides bubbling.

I had the urge to throw some curses at the reporter who asked such a question… and I actually opened my mouth.

But…

“Uh…”

As soon as I spoke, I noticed the members of Rookies looking at me with concern and…

“…”

I saw fans with big, round eyes staring at me.

In that moment, instead of the angry response I was going to give…

“… They are no longer my parents.”

A rather concise and self-deprecating answer came out.

I thought I had answered nonchalantly so as not to look sad, but it seems that wasn’t the case for the fans.

“Aaaah…”
“Ye-rin Aaaah…”

A deep sigh emerged from the fans, followed by…

“Is that reporter out of his mind?”
“What’s with his manners since earlier?”

“Which reporter is this? Gosh, it’s so annoying!”

Clear anger erupted towards the reporter.

In the end, that reporter was escorted out by the staff after that question.

But…

smirk.

Even while being dragged out by the staff, he was smiling as if he had done his job.

After that, the showcase proceeded as if there were no problems, but… the atmosphere didn’t quite return to its initial brightness.

And so, in less than an hour, our Rookies’ debut showcase came to an end.

Overall, it was successful, but… perhaps because of the bitter taste at the end, I felt somewhat uneasy.

“Thank you for your hard work~”
“Thank you!”

After the showcase ended, the members bowed to the staff who prepared the event with bright smiles.

Although all the members appeared satisfied with the showcase…

‘… They’re all looking at me.’

In reality, they were trying to raise their spirits for my sake, keeping an eye on me.

Since the MS Planning incident, talking about my parents had become a taboo among us Rookies.

Our members were desperate to comfort me if I showed any sadness because of my parents.