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Hello! My name is Lee Gyu-hyuk, I'm a recent arrival. I'm from South Korea, which is on Earth for those of you who are unfamiliar. It's so nice to meet people from other worlds here.

Before I arrived here, I was on a televised contest for musicians. I enjoy music, and was studying it prior to the show. I was wondering if anyone has studied music at the Lunatia Academy and whether you have any advice for someone who would like to do the same. I would really appreciate any thoughts you might have! :]

In the meantime, I am looking for a job. I understand that several moonblessed own businesses. I'm a hard worker and I learn quickly. If anyone is looking to hire another moonblessed, I would like to be considered.

Okay, I think that was everything! Before I go, let me leave with a(n 80s inspired) question:

What’s the most embarrassing fashion trend you used to rock?

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Mathematics. I substitute other courses on occasion but that's my primary subject. My name is Rosho Tsutsujimori by the way. I'm sorry for not introducing myself first.

[ Ah... sounds like an idol. ]

There's also a talent agency located in level 2 of the city but I'm not sure how the business has been doing lately. It might still be worth checking out for yourself however. Having television experience is a major benefit if you want to turn your skills into a career, that is if it's what you're interested in.

It's nice to met you, Mr. Tsutsujimori.

[ Yes...he's an idol ]

That's good to know, too. Thank you. I'm not sure if it's something I want to continue here. I wouldn't mind having a regular job for awhile.

Tired of the camera? It happens, so I wouldn't blame you if that were the case.

It would just be nice to have a fresh start. And I would like to finish my degree.

[ he's a little nervous still about just publicly talking about stuff like this even if it literally doesn't matter anymore. still, he'd prefer to talk one on one with Rosho than slander BStars all over the network, so the rest of his message is private. Maybe that's the biggest testament to the hold Bstars had on all of them -- even a world away, it still matters to him whether he shittalks them in public. ]

If I can be honest...it can be a lot of pressure.
I am really grateful for the opportunities that I had back home, and I know that I am very lucky.
At the same time, I'm not sure if I'm really cut out for that kind of thing.

[ Rosho notices the privacy setting suddenly change, and while he'd say he's surprised at the personal admission he's given, honestly, it's not that far off the mark of what he'd expect. Even if his own stint as a performer had been short, he understands well enough, it's not all fame and fortune and a good time. He knows, better than most. ]

I understand perfectly so please don't feel the need to sugarcoat your experience. Fame is an alluring prospect for many but it's easy to forget that performers are still people. That sort of life has its challenges, and it's dependent on you to figure out whether the challenge is worth it or not, but pushing yourself too hard can have unpleasant consequences.

I was part of a comedy duo once. I enjoyed it, and our group got pretty popular, but I started to feel as if I had less talent than my partner. I never said anything, I just tried to keep on going like nothing was wrong. I had a breakdown on stage during a performance. We broke up soon after.

I have stage fright now, so I can't perform anymore. It's hard for me to talk in front of groups. I even have trouble when I try to teach.

I'm so sorry to hear that, Mr. Tsutsujimori. That sounds really stressful.

My father was a really famous musician in South Korea. When I joined BStars, I wanted to make a name on my own, without any connection to him. Just to see if I could really do it, but it came out really early on that I was related to him.

I did well on the show, but I am worried that the only reason that I did is because of my father.

[ to say nothing of how ridiculously controlling the show was of all of their lives. part reality show, part idol competition...it was too much ]

Sometimes it can feel like no matter how hard you try to distance yourself from your parents, their influence seems to catch up with you somehow. Maybe it's a sort of privilege they're granted just for being parents.

[ That's a bit of a joke... but, you know, no tone in text. He can't insert sarcasm there like he'd want to. ]

My mother and father were teachers, so I endured a lot of pressure as a child to excel in my academics. Eventually I got tired of it and tried to do something else for myself. That's what led me to try comedy. And yet here I am, a teacher, just like them.

I enjoy what I do now but I did used to wonder whether I failed myself in some manner. In the end, I did what they wanted, even if I'd told myself I never would. I'd be my own person, is what I thought. I don't know if I accomplished that or not.

It doesn't sound to me like you failed at all. You tried something different. I think that's the important part, that you tried something new. It's okay that it didn't work out.

Still, I know it's easier said than believed. Fans of the show called me the "Silver Spoon" because of my father. It was just a dumb nickname, but sometimes it felt a lot heavier than that.

That's a terrible nickname to give to someone. It belittles your own talent and efforts completely. I really do wonder what goes on in the minds of fans sometimes, they put zero consideration into the things they say and do because they're too blinded by their infatuation.

It's only made worse by social media, it seems. It can become kind of an echochamber. They feel...entitled, I guess. There are those who believe if you put yourself into a position to be popular, you accept the consequences that go with it.

It's an unfortunate reality but that doesn't mean people should put up with that sort of behavior, nor does that excuse it. There are people out there doing what they love. I know it's not the same for everyone but all my partner ever wanted to do was be able to make people laugh. He's made an amazing career for himself. The popularity doesn't matter, it's the fact he can reach out to so many people now and make them happy.

It really is a shame that that's something others take advantage of. You're sharing a part of yourself to the world, you deserve to be appreciated, not scrutinized.

Thank you. You really didn't have to say all of that, but it's really nice to hear.

I like to support others. I don't believe myself to be good at very much else, but that in particular, I'm confident in.

If you would wish to visit the Academy I'd be more than welcome to accompany you outside of my teaching hours.

That would be nice. It would be nice to meet you in person.

[ and then a moment later, whoops: ]

That's not weird, is it? If it is, I'm sorry.

It's fine, don't worry. I've experienced weirder things at this point.

Are you caught up on the nonsense you'll have to get used to around here?

The chroma and everything? Do-yoon is sanguis, so he already experienced some of the changes.

Sanguis isn't a great one to deal with. They get really bad tempers and are over possessive. You two come out of that one okay?

He wasn't like that at all. He was some kind of bear that can purr! And he wrote me a song for my birthday.

That's really cute.

Was your birthday recently?

It was really cute.

My birthday was on the 3rd.

[ so yesterday since he posted this on the 4th i guess ]

Oh! Happy belated birthday then.

🎂

[ He is usually not one to use emojis unless he's drunk but he can make an exception this once. ]

I guess that narrows it down to you being either cordis or iris.

I'm going to hope you're cordis.

Thank you! :D

I've heard people don't like Iris very much. Why?

I'm iris. I'd rather be sanguis than iris.

I guess the benefits is you can heal yourself automatically? So getting injured isn't that much of a problem. You also get a high pain tolerance which is a good combo for the first one. You've got to be a little careful though because you can miss things like cuts and bruises since it's like you don't even feel anything.

The major downside is you go through this thing called heat. Ya know, like what animals do during mating season.

So you're aroused for hours, sometimes days.

For days? That seems really difficult.

That would be putting it lightly. I can't even work or go outside some days. Of course general opinion on being iris would differ depending on... how much you like having sex, and how easily you can get the relief.

I had difficulty with partners at first but I have a boyfriend now. So that helps. A lot.

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