From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show

Chapter 744 A Better Azure

Chapter 744  A Better Azure

With that, June went back to his waiting room, leaving Mei to ponder upon everything that had happened. He opened the door and saw Jay pacing back and forth. "June!" Jay exclaimed as soon as he saw him. "Where have you been?" "I just talked to someone," June said with a small smile. "You didn't wait that long, did you?" "I didn't," Jay said, massaging the bridge of his nose. "But, you should have told me. They're also waiting—" "Hey, just because I'm dying, you don't have to be so concerned. I'm still in pretty good shape, you know?"

Jay's eyes widened comically. Then, he pursed his lips and gestured for June to cut it off, making the latter even more confused. "You're...dying?" Just then, June realized why Jay was acting as such. June's eyes mirrored Jay's as he slowly turned around to meet the gazes of Casper and Jaeyong. Jay cleared his throat and walked next to him before whispering in his ears, "That's what I've been meaning to tell you. Casper and Jaeyong are waiting with me." "Oh," June said, pursing his lips. "Hi, guys!" Casper continued to frown while Jaeyong was in a state of confusion. "Dying?" Casper repeated his question. "What are you talking about?" Jay scratched the back of his head and tried to come up with an excuse. "His Grandma is dying," he chuckled. "Did I tell you that already? She's very sick in the hospital and looks like she's going to pass soon." June glared at Jay while the other two didn't look convinced. "No," Jaeyong stubbornly said. "I heard you say that YOU were dying—not anyone else." Jay chuckled once more. "Forget about what I said about Grandma. June just meant that he was dying from laughter because I'm such a funny joker." "You didn't even make a joke," Casper deadpanned. June sighed. "I'm sick," he finally revealed, making Casper's and Jaeyong's expressions soften. It seemed like they couldn't believe what June was saying and that they couldn't find the right words to say.

"Like a flu?" Jaeyong asked, almost in denial. June pursed his lips before shaking his head. "Very sick," he vaguely said, making the two instantly feel emotional. Casper went to his side and held onto his body, inspecting his arms, chest, and face. June sighed and let him be, knowing just how much Casper loved him as a friend. "How sick? Shouldn't you be at the hospital then?" "Yeah," Jaeyong urged, already on the verge of tears. June chuckled and hit Jaeyong's chest. "Stop crying now. The performances are long over." "Stop joking," Jaeyong muttered. "You should listen to what Casper had said." "I already went to the doctor," June sighed. "They told me that it's too late. I don't have much time." Casper and Jaeyong still appeared lost. June understood them very well. He would react the same way if one of his members had also gone through such a thing. "I know that it's hard to process, but we can't do anything right now. We can just accept it and move on. I've been doing my best to give you guys the best while I'm still here, and I'll make sure that you keep receiving the best even when I'm gone. You don't have to worry—" June didn't get to finish his statement since he felt the air get knocked out of his lungs. His eyebrows raised when he felt two bear-like figures by his side, hugging him like he was their long-lost child. Then, his eyebrows relaxed when he felt a wet sensation on his shoulders. He patted their backs, comforting them. "It's alright," he said. "It's going to be okay." Casper raised his head, tears on his eyes and cheeks. "How can it be okay when we're just finding out that you're dying?" he exclaimed. Jaeyong also turned to Jay with narrowed eyes. "You betrayed us. You should have told everyone." Jay pursed his lips, also feeling emotional. "June didn't want me to tell you guys." June nodded. "Don't blame Jay. He's been helping me a lot. I still stand by what I said that the other members shouldn't know." "But why not?" Jaeyong exclaimed. "Don't they deserve to know it, too?" June sighed and raked his fingers through his hair. "Think about Jisung," June muttered. "Think about how much he'll cry. He won't even function," he said, smiling as he remembered their youngest member. The other two turned to each other and suddenly understood. "There's no reason to hide it from you guys since you've already found out," June continued. "But I hope that you keep it to yourselves—that's just one of my wishes." Casper, despite being against it, nodded in agreement. "I'll do whatever you say," he muttered. Jay shook his head as he wiped his unshed tears. "Gosh, you're still a simp even until now." "One of your wishes?" Jaeyong suddenly asked, changing the topic. "Do you have other ones?"

"Yes," June smirked, suddenly appearing evil. Jay scooted closer to Casper. "Somehow, I'm not worried when he looks this evil. Why does it feel like he's going to be better in no time?" "He looks hot," Casper whispered back, making Jay recoil back. "Jay already knows of the plan," June continued.

Jay snapped back to reality as he stood next to June. "You're going to tell them?" "The more trusted hands I have, the better," June said. Jaeyong frowned despite his tears. "What's happening?" he asked. June's smirk widened as he continued explaining the plan. "I have some vital information against Mr. Ong," he said. Casper and Jaeyong finally realized the gravity of the situation. So, they let go of their sad emotions for a moment and intently listened to June. "One that could cause him to get kicked out of the company." "We're going to be revealing it after the last episode of Rising Stars airs—on July 6th," he continued. "Now, I'm unsure if I'll be able to make it until then, but I've already talked to news outlets, and they know we have a blind item coming. This is courtesy of Mr. Choi Pablo," he said.

"However, only Jay and I know of such information as of the moment." "Well, us too, right?" Casper asked. June shook his head. "You'll know once it's out. What I need you guys to do is to push Jay to be the new CEO." The guys' eyes raised in surprise. Jay, too, pursed his lips. "I still can't believe it," Jay said. "But June made a pretty reasonable point." "Jay is already part of the board of committee as our manager. EVE is currently the biggest artist in the company—even more than those actors they have." "With this in mind, Jay is a great candidate for the CEO—one that wouldn't mistreat you or the new girl group from Rising Stars." "And with your guys' cooperation, Jay should have a stronger chance to be nominated." "Then, we'll witness the fall of Mr. Ong..." "...and the birth of a new Azure."