Superstar From Age 0

Chapter 22

Brown Black and Seo-jun came back from the playground with their faces stained with tears. They washed their faces first before doing anything else.

Hwang Ye Jun, who had practiced hard for the puppet show, sat Seo-jun on his lap and read him a storybook with pictures.

Seo-jun loved fairy tales. He felt nostalgic whenever the main characters or the supporting characters were not humans, but animals like pigs, dogs, or tigers, or sometimes even plants.

Kyaaak!

Seo-jun screamed and clapped his hands. His enthusiastic reaction marked the end of the puppet show. Hwang Ye Jun smiled brightly and put away the book.

Im glad you liked it, Seo-jun. It was worth practicing!

Ding-dong-

Oh, its time to feed Seo-jun and put him to bed.

Choi Si Yoon, who had been dozing off on the sofa, woke up abruptly and said.

After dancing hard, crying their hearts out, washing up, and listening to a bedtime story, they gradually fell asleep. Kevin also yawned widely.

Hmm.

Park Seojin looked at the members condition and pondered. In his hand was a bottle of milk that he had prepared at the perfect temperature. He had become a veteran in just two days.

Since Seo-jun has eaten and taken a nap, shall we sleep too?

Yes, please!

Agreed!

Spread the blankets.

Kevin quickly got up and spread Seo-juns and the other members blankets in the living room. Park Seo-jin gave Seo-jun a pacifier to suck on.

Seo-juns eyes curved into crescents as he caught the incoming milk without missing a beat. The other members also gathered around him, sitting in a cozy circle.

Ehehe.

Ah, Seo-jun is so cute.

I think hes the cutest when he eats.

Seo-eun-chan quickly grabbed the camera and took a close-up shot. As he looked at Seo-jun through the camera screen, he clutched his heart. Gasp! Is this how he became a nephew fool!

The nap was short but sweet. Brown Black and Seo-jun, who had slept soundly and woke up, were full of energy.

They played with the rice flour and seaweed that Park Seo-jin had prepared, and Seo-juns bath, which was a mess after playing, was finished in no time thanks to Brown Blacks dazzling teamwork that they had studied from YouTube videos all night.

The fun time passed by in an instant. It was already their second night with their brothers.

Round eyes and a small black nose-

Wearing a black fur coat-

Hmm. Seo-jun, who was lying on a cozy blanket, thought. Did these brothers just want to sing songs using my lullaby as an excuse?

He saw Brown Black, who pushed their faces over the baby bed and looked at him like yesterday.

They all smiled and sang nursery rhymes, and he didnt think his guess was wrong.

Pretty baby bear.

[The connection of the orchestra conductor is activated.]

Well, their singing skills have increased by 0.3 times in a day or two, so singing must be fun.

Yawn.

But today, they didnt sing all six songs that would go into Brown Blacks album like yesterday. They continued to sing the calm nursery rhymes that they had practiced.

Seo-jun fell asleep with a swoosh.

The man downstairs, who opened the window and waited for the song that would come from somewhere in the cold wind, didnt notice that the last night of Brown Black and Joons 48 hours had passed.

It was morning. The atmosphere was a bit gloomy, unlike the lively day before.

Brownblack did his job perfectly, even with a slightly dark expression.

Seo-jun ate his formula as usual, played, and took a nap. Then he ate his baby food and played happily. The time that seemed endless and hopeless passed by like light.

This is the last time Im making formula, Yejun hyung.

Choi Siyoon opened his mouth without realizing it as he was making formula.

Dont say that. Its sad.

Hwang Yejun, who was holding Seo-jun, said with a drooping eye. Seo-jun, who had his chin on Hwang Yejuns shoulder, stared at Choi Siyoon making formula and screamed.

Ding-dong-

Thats sharp!

As Seo-juns alarm and the phone alarm rang, Choi Siyoon quickly checked the temperature and gave Seo-jun the nipple.

Slurp slurp. Hwang Yejun headed to the living room with Seo-jun, who was eating comfortably.

Only the Christmas tree left to decorate and its really over.

Park Seojin and Kevin had neatly arranged the items to decorate the Christmas tree in the living room.

The two of them sighed as they put the sparkling bulbs on the floor and the small dolls to decorate on the floor.

Is the world going to end because of that?

You guys are also sad, right?

Park Seojin looked at Seo-jun, who was eating his formula deliciously.

At first, it was really hard

Yeah. Changing diapers was also very hard.

Diapers are still hard, right?

Parents are amazing.

Eeheeheehee. Seo-jun smiled shyly at the brothers who stared at him intently. Now, even Brown Black smiled softly without being flustered.

Hwang Ye-jun recalled them two days ago. They made a fuss at the babys laughter, and ran to the doctor at the drop of a tear.

It feels like 48 hours have passed in the blink of an eye.

Park Seo-jin, who had been studying childcare in between singing and dancing practice for three days, placed his index finger on Seo-juns tiny palm. Seo-jun reflexively grasped Park Seo-jins index finger tightly.

At first, I just thought it was a shoot to promote our name, but

They felt like they had become a real family.

Choi Si-yoon looked at Seo-jun with moist eyes. Thanks to this little baby, his singing and dancing skills, which had been stagnant, seemed to have improved by leaps and bounds.

It seems like were making a lot of happy memories before we leave.

Kevin gently stroked Seo-juns hair. It was a noisy and happy break from the daily routine that was filled with practice, practice, and practice.

Ill miss this place when we go back to the dorm.

Everyone laughed at Kevins words. They all agreed with Kevins words with laughter.

Well be busy anyway. We have to go on a music show in a month.

Seo Eun-chan, who had been scribbling something on a paper in a corner of the living room, said. Brown Black nodded at his words.

As Brown Black listened to their conversation, Seo-jun drank his formula deliciously. He held the empty bottle in his hand for a moment and then dropped it.

Oops!

Before the empty bottle hit the floor, Park Seo-jin caught it in a flash.

Kyahaha!

Youre good at catching, leader?

I have to catch it now, since he drops it so often.

They all smiled brightly as if they were showing their familiarity of 48 hours.

Okay, lets turn off the lights.

They closed all the curtains in the living room and made it dark. The bright living room became dark like night. The blackout curtains that Park Seo-jin brought did their part.

Hwang Ye-jun showed the heavy blackout curtains with a look of disbelief.

Why did you bring that?

Its better to have more than less.

Park Seo-jin had no idea that in the future, whenever he appeared on a variety show, a caption would say, Park Seo-jin, who prefers more than less, brought this much again!

Lets have Seo-jun turn on the switch!

Seo-jun, who was sitting on Choi Si-yoons lap, looked at the Christmas tree that was set up in one side of the living room. His small hand grabbed the switch of the colorful lights. Choi Si-yoons hand was on top of his.

Seo-jun tilted his head at the sight of the Christmas tree, which he had been watching with a look of what are they doing this time. They attached dolls and stars and beads to the tree, and now they turned off the lights without even looking at the decorated tree. They even blocked the sunlight that came in through the window with curtains.

Uhing?

Come on, Seo-jun. Look carefully.

Hwang Ye-jun stopped Seo-jun, who was slapping Choi Si-yoons arm with both palms. Park Seo-jin and Kevin also sat next to Choi Si-yoon.

They all sat in the dark living room and looked at the Christmas tree.

Three!

Two!

One!

Choi Si-yoon flipped the switch. Seo-juns finger moved along with him.

Click!

Sparkle!

The tree sparkled. It twinkled with red, blue, green, and yellow lights.

Seo-jun was startled and looked at the tree. The yellow star at the top of the tree spun and shone!

The beads that were invisible before sparkled under the light of the tiny bulbs that wrapped around the tree. The decorated dolls were also very visible.

Uh-huh?

What is this?

The light came on with a click. It was not white light like the living room lamp, but colorful lights of various colors.

He couldnt take his eyes off the tree that shone brightly. It was pretty!? It was very pretty!

Seo-jun, Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Thats the native pronunciation!

Everyone cheered and clapped for the early Christmas. Seo-jun, who was mesmerized by the tree, also clapped along with his brothers. He didnt know what they were saying, but it was awesome! It was the best!

Kyaaahahaha.

Isnt it pretty, Seo-jun?

Uh-huh!

Seo-jun wiggled his hips as he looked at the sparkling tree. He saw the amazing switch between Choi Si-yoons and his own hands.

So, if he clicked it. Seo-jun put strength into both hands. Choi Si-yoon said oh no in the meantime.

The living room went dark in an instant.

What, what?!

Si-yoon?

No, its not me! Its Seo-jun!

What?

Seo-jun felt a surge of mischief as he saw his brothers surprised faces. He laughed hehehe and put strength into his hands again.

Sparkle!

The light came on the tree. The colorful lights danced again.

Brown Blacks eyes all turned to Seo-jun, who was sitting on Choi Si-yoons lap.

Seo-jun smiled cutely. Brown Black also smiled without realizing it.

Hehe, this is fake!

Click!

It went dark again.

Click!

The light came on and off.

Oh, Seo-jun. Stop it.

Thats enough!

Curtains! Start with the curtains!

Kevin opened the curtains wide. Bright sunlight came in. It was winter, but it was very bright at noon. No matter how much he moved the switch, click click, the incoming sunlight was too bright to make a dramatic change.

Uh-hehehe.

Seo-jun showed the switch with a sullen face. Turn this on. His eyes sparkled. Brown Black tried to look away. Hwang Ye-jun and Kevin whispered quietly.

Its cute, but.

It wont work.

Hwang Yejun quickly turned away from Seo-juns gaze.

Shall we give Seo-jun his Christmas present now?!

At the sound of the word present, Seo-jun put down his switch. Present! I love presents! Seo-jun spread his arms and cheered.

Hehehe.

Thank goodness hes simple-minded.

Choi Siyoon quickly hid the little light bulbs switch where Seo-jun couldnt see it.

Brown Black searched their luggage for the presents they had bought for Seo-jun.

Then, the irresponsible uncle who was busy filming, Seo Eunchan, shouted. He couldnt miss this interesting opportunity!

Didnt you guys say you were going to rank your love for him?

Pause.

The living room, where they had been rummaging for presents, became quiet in an instant. The four men slowly lifted their heads and exchanged glances. They all looked confident.

Okay.

Lets do it.

Brown Black quickly cleaned up the living room. And they made Seo-jun sit in front of the sofa. Brown Black sat opposite Seo-jun, each hiding their Christmas present behind their backs. Park Seojin opened his mouth.

The first person Seo-jun goes to is the first place. You can use the present however you want.

I dont need to do this to be the first place!

Im the best.

Well see whos the longest and the shortest.

As the four men competed with each other, Seo-jun sat blankly.

Tree It was fun It was so sparkly! Its so fun and new to be with my brothers!

Seo-jun!

Brown Black called Seo-jun, who was still mesmerized by the Christmas tree. They decided to show him their presents one by one.

Uh-huh?

Huh? What are you doing there, brothers? You said youd give me a present?

Here, a very cute rabbit doll!

The first one was Hwang Yejun, who won the rock-paper-scissors. Hwang Yejun cheered and took out something from behind his back. It was a doll.

Unfortunately, Hwang Yejuns doll looked exactly like the attachment doll, Todori, that Seo-jun had thrown away when he was five months old. Seo-jun pouted his lips. Thats boring.

Seeing Seo-juns reaction was not good, Hwang Yejun was discouraged. No, doll shop owner! You said this was the best seller!

Next was Choi Siyoons turn.

Seo-jun, look at this! Its amazing.

What Choi Siyoon took out was a snow globe. When you flip it over and put it down, it snowed. Oh, that Seo-juns head turned to the cabinet. There were about ten snow globes. Choi Siyoon was startled by the small voice behind him.

Sorry. I buy it as a present every time I come. Snow globe.

Ah, sigh!

Next was Park Seojins turn.

A bag appeared from behind Park Seojins back. It was a snack. A baby snack. Park Seojin shook the snack bag with confidence.

Seo-jun, are you hungry? Here are some delicious snacks. There are banana and apple flavors.

The sound of crinkling bags filled the air, but Seo-jun didnt react much. He just tilted his head slightly.

Why? Why? Park Seo-jin exclaimed as he took out the snack bags from his backpack and piled them up. Choi Si-yoon, who had found the reason, showed him his phone.

It was a good gift that perfectly matched Seo-juns taste, but the timing was bad. Seo-jin hyung. Its not snack time yet.

Damn Bad biological clock!

He restrained himself from swearing. Next was Kevins turn.

When all three of them failed, Kevin swallowed his saliva. Hmm. This was serious.

I give up.

Give up? Why?

At Park Seo-jins question, Kevin showed him the gift behind his back. There were Hwang Ye-juns rabbit doll, Choi Si-yoons snow globe, and Park Seo-jins snacks. Kevin shrugged his shoulders.

They didnt say to buy only one thing.

This shameless

Hwang Ye-jun pointed his finger at him. He couldnt say anything out loud because Seo-jun was there and they were filming, but his face was cursing. Choi Si-yoon and Park Seo-jin had the same expression.

After cursing with his face for a while, Park Seo-jin came to his senses.

Well, then. This will be the purest ranking of affection.

Yeah. Trying to woo him with gifts is just a gift foot!

Brown Black, who regained their confidence, put away all the gifts and sat side by side again.

Okay, lets start again-

Ding dong.

The doorbell rang as they were about to start. At the sound, Brown Blacks eyes reflexively turned to the clock.

2 p.m. sharp.

Brown Black and Juns 48 hours were over.

Hey, hyungs. Did you forget anything at 2 p.m.?

Ahh!!

Ah! Seo-juns formula!