Chapter 8

Music Broadcast of the Genius Troubadour - Episode 8 (8/200)

Music Broadcast of the Genius Troubadour Episode 8

Time is always relative.

Paradoxical, but a philosophical statement.

It means that one hour can be very slow for someone and very fast for another.

The total amount of time is the same, but the perceived speed varies from person to person.

In this sense, the time Kim Do-yun spent with Lee Han passed very quickly.

After listening to Lee Han's songs, his passion for music never waned.

"......So, you want me to meet him once?"

"Yeah, he's really amazing, you know?"

"Right, guys. Don't be too harsh, let's just meet him once."

"No, it's not that I don't want to. I'm just taken aback."

In a small practice room.

The man sitting in front of the drums awkwardly rubbed his neck at someone else's voice.

He was Jeon Si-woo, the drummer of the band Harang, which Kim Do-yun belonged to.

"Do-yun, you said you've only heard this person's songs once, right? This place is like our hideout, and bringing in strangers is a bit......"

"Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"Yeah."

Jeon Si-woo nodded at the voice of the man holding the bass.

It was due to his personality.

Despite having a face that people often describe as a delinquent, he was quite timid.

"I shouldn't have sent the location without thinking. I'm sorry. But, please meet him just once for my sake."

"Right, Do-yun has never asked for anything like this before. Let's just meet him once."

"Ha, I understand...... Sister! Is it okay with you too?"

"Huh? What is?"

"Ah, that idiot."

Jeon Si-woo shook his head as he looked at the woman who was sleeping with a guitar strapped on.

It seemed that there were no normal people in Harang because of Kim Do-yun.

"Oh, but, when is the person you mentioned coming?"

"Brother Han? He's at the door right now?"

"......What?"

Knock knock.

The sound of knocking on the door came with Jeon Si-woo's words.

Kim Do-yun quickly ran to the door and opened it.

"Hello."

Then, a man's face appeared.

Indeed, it was as if he didn't want to be mistaken for someone recommended by the absent-minded Kim Do-yun.

His good looks were so striking that even a man would laugh.

"Hello."

"Brother, welcome!"

"Please come in."

"Nice to meet you."

The members of Harang and Lee Han slowly exchanged greetings.

Arriving on time, he looked at the people and his eyes sparkled.

It was because in his previous life, he had few opportunities to meet people who sang.

'So, these people all sing, huh?'

Lee Han's heart raced as he saw the instruments behind the people.

Honestly, the place was better than he expected.

At first, he thought it might be a bit damp because it was underground, but it was brighter and more like a place for music than he thought.

"Is this your first time in such a place?"

"Ah, yes."

"Haha, it's not a great place, but I'm a bit embarrassed. I'm Ha Jin-sung."

"I'm Lee Han. Thank you for inviting me."

Lee Han couldn't take his eyes off the instruments even as he shook hands with the man holding the bass.

Naturally, Kim Do-yun noticed his gaze.

"Brother, are you interested in drums?"

"Uh......? I'm not particularly interested in drums, but it's the first time I've seen one, so it's a bit curious."

"Really? You've never seen a drum before?"

"Ah, actually, except for the acoustic guitar, all the instruments are the first time I've seen them in real life."

Lee Han scratched the back of his head, recalling the instruments he had only seen through 'Lee Han's' memories.

It wasn't a joke; he really was seeing all these instruments for the first time.

That's why everything here was so fascinating.

"Ah, so you really just sing as a hobby?"

"Hmm, should I say just a hobby? I'm quite interested."

"I see. Something like......"

"Disappointed because it's different from what Do-yun told you?"

"Ah, no, not at all."

Jeon Si-woo was surprised by Lee Han's gaze, which seemed to read his mind, and waved his hands.

His expression didn't seem to have changed much, but for some reason, Lee Han's eyes seemed to pierce through his thoughts.

In fact, until just now, he had been thinking that maybe Lee Han couldn't sing very well.

He didn't think that the sincere Kim Do-yun would lie, but his absent-minded reaction made him doubt him without realizing it.

But to read his mind so quickly......

"It's fine. Do-yun probably exaggerated a bit."

"What, brother! I didn't exaggerate at all. Really, your songs are the best I've ever heard."

"What? Look, you're already exaggerating."

Lee Han blamed Kim Do-yun with a look of regret at Jeon Si-woo's flustered expression.

Unlike Lee Han, who had become adept at reading people's emotions, it was probably the first time for Jeon Si-woo.

Actually, if his face was that obvious, anyone could read his thoughts, but being young, it might feel strange.

'But, why is she still looking at my hands?'

Despite being distracted by Jeon Si-woo, Lee Han noticed the woman who had been looking at his hands since he entered.

Kim Do-yun introduced her as Lee Ha-yoon, and she seemed to have a rather unique personality.

She probably wanted him to speak first.

"Do you play the guitar......?"

Sure enough.

As their eyes met, Lee Ha-yoon spoke.

She pointed to the calluses on Lee Han's hands with her usual expressionless face.

Assuming he played the guitar because of his hands, as she played the guitar in Harang.

"I heard you play the guitar...... Do you play well?"

"Ah, just okay. I'm not perfect yet...... Would you like to hear me play once?"

Lee Han naturally showed her his guitar case as she approached him more closely than expected.

He had anticipated that he would sing since he came here.

"Sure! Si-woo will understand once he hears you. Brother Jin-sung, is it okay?!"

"Ah, well...... I'd like to, but isn't it a bit difficult to hear a song right now?"

The response was a refusal.

Ha Jin-sung looked disappointed at Kim Do-yun's words.

However, Lee Han wasn't flustered.

Jeon Si-woo had already told him the reason with an annoyed look at Kim Do-yun.

"You idiot! Do you have no sense of time?!"

"Huh?"

"Si-woo, stop. Do-yun, today is our busking day. We need to leave now to be on time."

"Ah! Right! Brother, I'm sorry. I called you to watch our busking today, but I lost track of time. Can you come with us?"

"Of course. And you should apologize to them, not me."

Lee Han pointed to Jeon Si-woo, who was muttering behind him, Ha Jin-sung, who was looking at him awkwardly, and Lee Ha-yoon, who seemed indifferent.

Kim Do-yun should apologize to them, not him.

"Ah! Right. I'm sorry, everyone. I've been so focused on music lately that I haven't been thinking clearly."

"Typical of someone so engrossed in music that they forget their busking schedule."

"Ahaha. Sorry."

"Right, Si-woo's words are a bit harsh, but please pay a bit more attention. This is our first busking as a band."

"Got it. I'll get ready right away."

Kim Do-yun talked a bit with the members of Harang and organized the electronic piano to take with them.

His neat organizing skills suggested he had done this more than once.

He must have done busking elsewhere before.

'He said this is Harang's first busking, so did he do it alone somewhere else?'

But the skills of the others were also quite proficient......

Lee Han wondered if attending a music school would make one skilled at busking as he headed to the busking location.

* * *

Busking.

The act of musicians singing on the street to bring happiness to those around them.

Something Lee Han had done many times.

So he was looking forward to it.

Performing busking here.

No, seeing others perform music was a first for him.

Not just one instrument.

A time when various instruments come together to create harmony.

Lee Han looked at the busking location with a heart that beat faster than the members of Harang.

The place was designed for busking, so there were many people around, and the location was quite good.

Now, all they had to do was perform well.

'It's been a while since I've been in the audience.'

Lee Han smiled, recalling that he hadn't often watched others perform in his previous life.

Listening to someone else's music can be just as enjoyable as performing.

"Thank you all for coming to watch our performance."

Lee Han found a spot to sit as Kim Do-yun started speaking confidently.

Since Harang wasn't a famous band, it was easy to find a spot as there weren't many people standing around to watch the busking.

"Please enjoy our performance."

How long had Lee Han been sitting there?

Kim Do-yun finished his introduction and placed his hands on the piano.

The song started at that moment.

───♬♪

The first song was a popular band in Korea.

Yoon Min-seok Band's "Dolphin."

The lyrics, which compared himself to a dolphin to comfort people, didn't......

spread.

What could be heard on the street were the sounds of the instruments.

Lee Han confirmed that Kim Do-yun, the only one with a microphone, had moved it away so it wouldn't interfere with playing the piano.

The band had no vocalist.

'Unique.'

Lee Han tilted his head as he listened to the song, which had a different structure from a typical band.

Of course, this didn't last long.

He needed to appreciate the harmony of the instruments as much as possible instead of worrying about the lack of a vocalist.

'Good.'

Lee Han closed his eyes and listened to the instruments, regardless of the audience's reactions.

This was instinctive.

Until now, the only harmonies he had heard were the rustling of the grass and the chirping of birds, or the harmonies created by multiple voices.

'There are so many kinds of music in this world that I don't know.'

Lee Han marveled as his thoughts from the last time became more certain.

The thrill of hearing such harmonies, which he had never experienced before, was something only Lee Han could feel, having lived in a place where instruments were a luxury.

On the contrary, the absence of a voice made the harmony even clearer.

No matter what anyone said, this was quite a shocking experience for Lee Han.

However......

It didn't seem to be the same for Harang.