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15 km southwest of central Paris.

Minho, who arrived at Versailles, a baroque dazzling palace that seemed to be in place for more than a generation and time, shouted "Mercy" to the taxi driver and hurriedly left.

A tremendous number of tourists were walking into the palace from the train station.

‘Too late, too late. ’

Minho squeezed the gap and arrived at the doorman standing by the front door.

Give me your vote.

Oh, here.

At the airport, the pass passed to the embassy staff, and the staff cross-referenced it with Minho's face and asked.

Are you a Korean bridge event performer?

Yes, I heard you do it at the Opera Royal. Which way should I go?

Follow the corridor on the right.

"Thank you."

The employee who confirmed his identity immediately opened the door for authorities.

Minho turned his gaze to the crowd, who were standing in a crowd of ropes, hanging their passes around his neck. I looked down at the tourists as if they were jealous of me for ignoring the order.

I came here on a 12-hour flight to play the piano solo at a Korean Buddhist ceremony that will start at 5: 00 p.m. It was a truly world-class schedule, given that he had filmed "The Master's Condition" until late last night.

‘I'm not in my right mind. ’

Directly from the airport to the restaurant 'Pierre’. I stayed 2 hours to maintain the affection of the love space, so I had more time. Anyway, I'm glad we got here before the show.

“Kang Min-ho!"

Across the hall, Kim Yunsoo, a secretary, found Minho and ran. As soon as he saw Minho, he looked like he had endured ten years.

“Why are you so late? You know the face of the Republic of Korea hangs on this event. ”

“I'm sorry."

I couldn't explain why I couldn't play the piano except for the ‘Pierre' music salon, so Minho apologized neatly and asked.

“It's not punk, is it? ”

“Yes, Kang Minho's order is after the culmination that is currently performing. This way.”

Kim Yunsoo led Minho to the waiting room. Through the hallway where the crystal chandeliers and golden candlesticks are placed, you move to the back room of the Opera House.

‘Ooh.'

Minho entered under a large space decorated with a magnificent picture of the ceiling. The elegance of the palace in Versailles pierced the sky, and even the waiting room for the cast was filled with 17th-century luxury.

However, the door squeaked a little. That's why the French cast members who were gathered on one side turned their heads to look at Minho. Minho bowed his head and apologized as everyone was preparing to keep quiet with their instruments.

Excuse me, I didn't mean to interrupt.

Kim Yunsoo who followed me was surprised to hear Minho's French pronunciation was quite proficient.

“You speak French? ”

“Well……. ”

“You won't need an interpreter. ”

The ball manager who came with him was leaving the airport for a quick departure and was on his way alone.

As Minho sat in a vacant seat, Kim Yunsoo began to talk about the preparation for the performance.

“Kang Min-ho's piano was supposed to be rented from the French Jupiter, but is there anything else you need? ”

“I'm fine.”

Today, I practiced my solo at the restaurant.

Minho sighs and listens to the sound coming from across the wall. I could hear Korean music that didn't go well with this place that I thought I would have to soak up while listening to Baroque music, but was very familiar.

It was like the palace music I had heard in a movie.

Kim Yunsoo pointed beyond the wall.

“There are now many known businessmen, scholars and journalists in the audience. The South Korean side came to you. ”

“Is that so?"

Yoon-soo Kim, who was trying to tell me not to be nervous in front of the high-ranking people because of Min-ho's frustration, got nervous.

“Official events in France's iconic cultural heritage, called Versailles, have a very special meaning. The Royal Opera House is open exclusively to national events or charitable events with great social contributions and without your active support……. ”

Minho resisted yawning in Kim Yun-soo's continued explanation. Since it was the 130th anniversary of Korean Buddhism, it was not that exciting for Minho to be filled with political and financial resources in both countries. I just accepted it because it seemed fun to be able to play the piano as much as I could with my schedule.

‘We have to show it to the Ministry for our galaxy to become a diplomat later. ’

Minho smiled in his heart as he thought it was a moderately precise action prepared for the future.

While waiting, Minho's gaze remained on the sequence of the performances on one side of the wall.

6: 10. Do we have 10 minutes? ’

The bridesmaid who announced the beginning of the classics, Solopart, was chosen solely for her performance in Pierre.

Chopin's favorite pianist yarn.

It was good until I felt that beautiful tune in a long time, but my fingers were sore from the difficulty of the song. As I stretched my knuckles, Yoon-soo Kim next to me suddenly reminded me.

“I thought you were Japanese at first because you were looking for Gamino. I persuaded Shino Gamino to take him, and he was furious. ”

“Gamino?”

Minho smiled as she remembered the faces of the two old gentlemen who cheered intensely at the restaurant.

“Gaminon!"

"Huh?

Minho suddenly turned his head to the call. An old man dressed in a neat, salty outfit walks into the waiting room. A familiar face. Minho realizes that the opponent is Deputy Mayor Zhou 'an.

Zhang Joan grabbed Minho's hand.

There you are. I can't believe I'm finally seeing this. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you!

"Good morning, Deputy Mayor.

I heard you're doing Etude today? Which part?

The 10th movement.

The whole 10th movement? Yay!

Oh, no. It's only possible in the recital, and I'm only going to play 12 of them.

Minho said that he had only prepared solo songs for a short time between the Korean and French performances for about three minutes, and he was greatly disappointed in Zhang Xiang's face.

So short?

As Zhang Joan continued to say ten songs, Reno Jube, the director of the city's stringed band in Paris, and Mincheolmo, the chancellor of the Korean Embassy, entered the back.

Master Reno. I'm looking forward to performing in the City Choir today...

"Gamignon!"

While interrupting the official's words, Reno came to Minho with the same face as Zhang Joan. When Reno entered the waiting room, the French musicians who were sitting on the other side stood up first.

Minho turns to Reno, slightly surprised by the solemn atmosphere.

Long time no see, Master.

I asked you to cooperate, and now you show up!

I don't have much time.

Zhang Joan said to Reno with a blurry face.

I heard that Gamignon plays a song with Etude.

"Really? One more song to slow us down.

When they talked, Min-ho had to be embarrassed.

Deputy Mayor, Director. This is a timed event. I'll come back when I get another chance.

While Minho was politely tying, Min-cheolmo also stood quietly beside him. I scratched my head in an atmosphere that everyone seemed to only see, and I flicked my fingers as if Reno had an idea.

Gamignon. No, I'll cooperate.

Yes?

Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 2nd movement. When your stage is over, it's our turn, so don't go down there, just stay for a part.

When I mentioned the title, I came up with a heavy piano melody in Minho's head that still has the influence of love space. But it's not a solo, it's a concerto. It couldn't have worked without a process to catch my breath with the musical instruments.

Lino immediately said whether Minho knew that she was suspicious.

I don't want to say this in front of you, but we are the Coronation Band. All high-end professionals. I'm confident I can follow your playing breath.

However….

When Minho was mobbed, Zhang Joan put his hands together as a compassionate face. Mincholmo, deputy mayor of Paris, and the head of the Kwon Hyun-ak, faced Minho with a hot look, "I beg you to Korea, young man."

‘Hmm.'

Concerto number two is about 11 minutes. It was clear that no fingers would remain, but it was difficult to pull out of this situation.

I will.

Yes!

Reno, you see. I told you to practice.

Minho felt like he had caught something in the conversation between the two old gentlemen, but he couldn't help but agree once.

[Celebrating Han and Fire Bride 5th, Pianist Solo]

The Royal Theatre in the Palace of Versailles boasted the perfect resonance because all the facilities were wooden.

“Phew.”

Minho, who had breathed backstage once, walked out into a space filled with about 700 audiences. Only a few of the Korean audiences recognized Minho's face, but most only thought of as Eastern musicians and cast an indifferent gaze.

Minho sat in front of the Grand Piano in the silence of the audience. Then you place your hand on the white keyboard of the piano.

Chopin, Etude 10-12 ‘Revolution’.

Since it was a song that was chosen to end short and thick, I was rather nervous now that I was scheduled to play later.

‘Come on.'

The ground quickly spotted the arpeggio, following the turbulent first note of the right hand, as the left hand descended.

The beginning of a glorious and mournful feeling.

This was a song written in mourning after hearing that the Russians had invaded Warsaw on their way from Chopin's home country to Paris. A song that speaks to Yan's feelings, which resonated with Yan's feelings of returning home because of the revolution.

Following the technique of the left hand that is confusing enough to cause dizziness, the melody line of the right hand 'PABAM-PABAM' continued and Minho's emotions gradually intensified.

The first silence the audience had turned into something that couldn't even breathe because of the overwhelming tune of the stage with one side of the poem.

Soon after, Minho, who was in a rage, finished the melody and played for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

Zhang Xiang stood up and clapped his hands among the breathless audience. The cheer that followed quickly spread throughout the audience, leading to the astonishing performance of an Asian pianist who held the audience in just three minutes.

- Who's the player?

- Lino Joube must have been the great Oriental.

- I can't believe there's such a pianist in Korea. It was the best Chopin revolution I've ever heard.

Minho greeted and sat down again, asking if the Korean moderator under the stage was finished.

“I'm going to do one more collaboration. ”

Behind Minho's fast-paced reflexes, the players of the Paris Jupiter began to walk in.

Lino Jube, the senior conductor, came in and greeted the audience and exchanged his eyes with Minho. Minho nods his head and squeezes his knuckles to loosen his muscles.

As Reno raised his baton, the musicians and the audience all focused on his fingertips.

Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 1, 2nd movement ‘Romans-Lagerto’.

Violin and cello's lyrical footnote curled the audience's ears, contrasting with the atmosphere of the song Minho played just before. Minho put his hands on the keyboard and started playing as all the musicians lay a soft note.

Luscious and laughable.

Everyone's gaze was focused on Minho, who became a pure young man who thought of the girl of his first love and played a sweet, unsweetened tune.

The eyes are watching the stage, but the audience is intoxicated by Minho's elegant tone in their head. As the co-musicians who were playing were united with the conductor, a romantic trip on the stage was soon taken for everyone.

When the 11-minute journey ended.

The thunder-like applause that resounded in the Royal Theatre 'Royal’ did not stop for a long time.

Minho walked backstage soaked in sweat. When I arrived in the waiting room, I wiped my forehead with a towel and changed the stage costume.

"It was not as hard as I thought it was going to be. ’

The purpose of visiting Paris was over, and Kim Yun-soo ran into the waiting room to get on the evening plane.

“Kang Min-ho!"

Yoon-soo Kim stood in front of Min-ho, gasping urgently.

“The deputy mayor asked if you would attend the banquet. I checked, because Min-ho's name is not on the list... ”

“Oh, I have to go to Korea right away. ”

“Already?”

“I have a schedule. ”

Monday at dawn I had to go to the drama studio right away. And since it was the last week, punctuality was mandatory.

I left in Incheon on Saturday morning and flew for 12 hours, but arrived in the morning at Paris time because of the jet lag. I have to fly at night today to get to Korea close to Sunday night, taking into consideration the jet lag.

“So did the prime minister, and everyone knew that they wanted Minho to come. ”

“It's the same for those who wait for Alain. ”

“Alain?”

Minho smiled and waved his hands at Kim Yoon-soo who laughed at whether he didn't know the popular drama that was playing in Korea.

“Let me know the next time you get a chance. ”

After Minho left, Kim Yunsoo shakes his head to Zhang Joan who was running late.

Did Gamignon slip away?

Zhang Joan glanced out the window and found Minho's back farther away to the other side of Versailles Palace. He bowed politely to Minho for another touching gesture instead of gratitude.

Hey, secretary.

Yes, Deputy Mayor.

Are you planning a 131th Anniversary Teaching Ceremony? Why don't we celebrate New Year's Eve with a month left to go? This time, I'll push for the Paris Opera House.

Th-that's …….

* * *

10: 00 p.m. Saturday.

Charles de Gaulle International Airport had a quiet evening. The ball manager gets a call that Minho is coming and walks out of the waiting station inside the gate and stands in front of the taxi stand.

“Phew, I think you're just following me to protect the package. ”

It was a pity that I was unable to perform Minho in Paris all day today. Since I left without staying for a day, my luggage was small, so I only lost the price of the plane. At least he was riding back and forth on the general rock.

The ball manager recently renewed his commitment to disconnect the French painting panel.

After a while.

I saw Minho's face in the taxi that had just arrived and quickly approached the landing platform.

“Thank you, Minho. ”

With a cheerful greeting, the ball manager opened the back door where Minho was sitting first.

“Hey, ball manager, you out here? You've been waiting a lot, haven't you?”

“No, what if I got a call from an embassy employee earlier and he wasn't onstage? Ambassador Min-chul also thanked me personally. ”

“I didn't do anything big, and the level of the Paris Troupe I worked with is so high. ”

As always, the ball manager smiled at Minho's humble words.

“He added that he wanted you to come to the embassy event for the New Year. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development of France is also inviting... ”

“See you then. It might be a bit of a snag. ”

The ball manager was impressed by Minho's simple instruction that the minister could jump if he was busy.

“Here's your ticket. We'll be arriving in Korea at 9: 00 p.m. on the 12th Corian Air 747. ”

“Let's hurry up and eat something. ”

“Yes, Minho. I found a nice restaurant. ”

Following Minho into the gate, the ball manager also took a light step.

Late takeoff?

Minho asked in French, then realized the airline staff was Korean and asked again.

“Maybe we can't go at all? ”

“We have been informed that the hydraulic system is under maintenance and will be completed in three hours. If you are delayed, you will receive a 20% fare reward in accordance with the terms and conditions……. ”

The ball manager next to him also changed his look, saying he wouldn't be able to come in if he was three hours late. The shooting schedule was also likely to be punctured.

“You can decide, right? ”

The airline staff expressed their apologies for not knowing it yet. In addition to Minho, most of those who stood on the airline were annoyed.

“No, work later! ”

“I'm so sorry, sir. We had to do this to keep our passengers safe. ”

The main customers of flights departing at night and arriving in Korea around Sunday night and Monday morning were mostly business men who had traveled to Europe.

“If you can't come to work tomorrow and report the results to the manager, will you be responsible? ”

“Sorry……. ”

A disturbance between the airline seeking to thoroughly inspect the defect of the gas and the busy Korean businessmen who missed a minute, Minho said.

“We can't just wait around for an uncertain delay. I have work to do in Korea, so please find a replacement. You're cleared to make it by Monday morning by flight. ”

“Please wait a moment. ”

The employee who was looking at the screen immediately said.

“Ah, 380 Air France, straight ahead at 2: 00 AM. There aren't many spots left. ”

“Can you refund this and buy it right away? ”

“You can get a refund, but the Air France line needs to go to the airline depot there. ”

Minho hurriedly told the ball manager.

“Let's go buy a ticket first. ”

The two arrived inside the airport in front of the Air France ticket window.

2 acts of Incheon. Seats don't matter.

FR380 is just one chapter away from the Economy Class in Incheon.

"Chapter One?"

Minho turned around and saw that all the businessmen who jumped ahead were buying tickets.

‘I didn't expect so many people at this time. ’

The ball manager, who didn't understand French, took a curious look.

“There's only one chapter left. ”

“Buy it first. I can be late. ”

Give it to me. How much?

At the end of the Feast of Weeks, Minho came out of the window with a single ticket to Incheon at 2 a.m. I feel sorry for the ball manager.

“We've reserved first class seats, but you're going to have to sit in a cramped first class. This is my fault, Minho. I should have been prepared.”

“This is not your fault. And it's okay, because if you get up, you'll be in Korea. ”

“I always admire Minho like the sea. ”

“Go to hell. Anyway, let's eat together before we go into the country. Give me the bag. ”

At that time, there was a man rushing past Minho, who was opening his backpack and checking for the bottle that would be most useful for this night's flight. Minho, who was wearing the ring and dodging his body gently without thinking about it, was surprised to see the bottle of peach light disappear.

"Love?"

Minho's gaze was on a foreign woman who arrived at the ticket window. A red-headed woman, presumed to have a cosmetic associated with a gourd bottle, was dressed as a sophisticated Career Woman in the late twenty-second.

The woman asked the airline attendant if she had any tickets left, and soon sighed and turned around.

‘I'm sorry to hear that. ’

Even if I was on the same plane, I would hardly have a chance to touch my favourite item, but I had no chance in any other plane at all.

Minho, who was sad, frowned at the next moment as she shouted at the people standing in front of the window.

"Air France Infantry Ticket. Who would like to exchange first class seats for a 3 hour delay in Korean Air?"

The woman repeated this in English, French and Korean. The bold words caught people's attention, but no one was willing to exchange the tickets.

A woman who once glanced at people opened her suitcase, took out her purse and shouted out all the bills.

In addition to that, 200 euros....

Minho, who was about to leave, stood still when he saw something shining in the woman's bag. The woman took out a small, little bottle and said,

"I'll also give you Josephine of Lance.

A female traveler who was preparing to return home after a backpacking trip was tempted by the words and approached her.

You did it.

It wasn't his job, but Minho felt better about his expectations. Although the exchange was costly, time seemed a natural choice if it were more precious than gold. I'd do anything to keep up with my schedule.

Minho checked that the light was young in one of the many diseases in the woman's bag and followed the ball manager into a restaurant with the idea of 'maybe’.

FR380 departing two hours ago.

François Ravle, head of the cabin team in Air France, entered the crew waiting room for a pre-takeoff briefing. For the next 30 minutes, it was a very important time to be responsible for on-board service and safety.

The distribution of reserved passengers, flight type, arrival country regulations, and information of passengers that should be of particular interest to the crew were insufficient at this time.

It was troublesome in some ways to hear that the passenger's check delayed and the seat became full.

There are five passengers with infants. Make sure Sophie and Amelie don't get into trouble with the other passengers. Hans checks in every hour for the elderly travelling alone in the second class. He's a pretty loyal customer. There is a patient in the first class with a doctor, so please be careful in case of emergency...

It only took me 15 minutes to get the instructions to you quickly. François widens his eyes by checking the passenger list and seeing a name added as the last passenger.

Michelle Audrey? Why is she in such a hurry... to get to the general seat?

With the level of mileage piled up, François scored a goal because no one in first class could compare.

Amelie, this customer is very demanding, so pay special attention. VIP, among other things.

Yes, sir.

François turned to Inan, a Korean crew member, after completing an approximate instruction.

Do any Korean passengers need to know in particular?

After reviewing the list, I found a few people.

... This is a famous company. Some of you are from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Oh, this person…….

Who is it?

I'm a Korean celebrity named Kang Min-ho. I never thought I'd get on this plane. I need an autograph.

Is it famous enough to get an autograph?

The drama is quite popular.

There are very few miles. Wouldn't he be picky because he's an celebrity?

Rumor has it I like manners. I don't know what it's like in real life.

Be careful not to make too much noise.

The briefing was not completed until the final passenger verification by nationality and temperature analysis on board the aircraft was completed and the simple stretching was completed.

Passengers are like family. Let's have a nice flight.

Yes, Mr. Secretary!

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I'll see you next Tuesday morning with a normal performance cycle.