A Sprinkle of Snowflakes: 1-6 Princess Turandot

*Do you know someone who is at the top of their field but has both supporters and critics?*

## Info

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### Dialogue Choices

*Yoon-ah tightly clenches her fist, barely suppressing her anger.*

* Sympathize with Yoon-ah's concerns
* Silently consider Yoon-ah's words

## Transcript

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* The streetlights outside flicker to life and the Christmas tree's decorative lights shine through the glass to cast subtle dancing shadows.
* The cold wind, carrying the melody of "Jingle Bells", slips through the crack in the window to reach my ears.
* I rosin the bow of my cello.
* As I'm inspecting the bow, Yoon-ah's chattering catches my attention.
* Her eyes shimmer with anticipation as she gazes at me.
* **Park Yoon-ah:** Si-eun, what should I perform for the music festival?

* **Park Yoon-ah:** A piece that creates a fun atmosphere and brings everyone together is the most fitting choice!

* **You:** A music festival, huh...

* With the holidays approaching, the main event of Chaminade Conservatory, the Chaminade Music Festival, is just around the corner.
* In contrast to various professional evaluations, the primary objective of the music festival is to revel in the essence of music.
* Director Curtis expressed his desire for everyone to experience the pure joy and freedom of performing.
* However, in a competitive atmosphere, most performances at a music festival tend to become showcases of skill, with only a few individuals performing for the genuine joy of it.
* **You:** (Last year, I even tried to perform Paganini's Caprice No. 24...)

* Secretly shaking my head, I cast another glance at Park Yoon-ah.
* **You:** You're more familiar with playing music for fun. So, Yoon-ah, what do you have in mind?

* Observing her enthusiastic expression, I can tell that she has likely been contemplating this for quite a while and is now seizing the opportunity to share her thoughts.
* **Park Yoon-ah:** We've already experimented with both string ensembles and piano accompaniments extensively...

* **Park Yoon-ah:** How about we try adding some vocals this time?

* **You:** Vocals?

* **Park Yoon-ah:** Indeed. The cello's tone and range closely resemble that of the human voice.

* **Park Yoon-ah:** Lately, I've been watching numerous videos of cellists collaborating with vocalists, and I've had a strong desire to try it myself!

* **You:** (I knew it!)

* Yoon-ah has recently developed a passion for scouring the internet for crossovers involving cellists and has compiled an extensive list of sheet music she wants to try.
* If we're discussing sheet music that is well-suited for vocal accompaniment—
* **Park Yoon-ah:** How about considering "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" from "The Planets"?

* I swallow my words, holding back the "too easy" that nearly escaped my lips.
* Relax, Jeong Si-eun, relax. This music festival is meant for enjoying the music.
* **You:** Hmm... two cellos, a piano, and vocals... that seems quite fitting.

* I flip through the sheet music that Yoon-ah has already prepared, playfully teasing her with a half-turned face.
* **You:** We're definitely leaving the piano part to Baek Jun-hyeon, aren't we?

* **Park Yoon-ah:** Oh, definitely!

* Seeing her carefree and completely oblivious to the hidden meaning in his words, I can't help but sigh and mourn for Baek Jun-hyeon inwardly.
* **Park Yoon-ah:** After all, Lee Seung-chan is currently not in the country!

* Preface correction. It's really hard to say who between me and Baek Jun-hyeon is more pitiful.

* Not bad at all, considering Lee Seung-chan isn't even in Korea at the moment.
* He received a last-minute invitation from his parents' friends to participate in a competition in Germany, and he got on a flight two days ago.
* Originally, I had planned to get him holiday gifts. However, upon hearing the news, I didn't even bother to go to the airport to see him off. Instead, I decided to go back to practicing.
* This was supposed to be the first holiday season we would spend together!

* **Baek Jun-hyeon:** Jeong Si-eun.

* The next day during a break, Baek Jun-hyeon comes to the classroom to find me.
* When I see the sheet music he's holding, I know Yoon-ah has enthusiastically filled him in on everything about the music festival.
* **You:** Hey, Baek Jun-hyeon. It seems like you're joining the performance, huh?

* Baek Jun-hyeon's ears turn slightly red, but he maintains a gentle smile.
* **Baek Jun-hyeon:** This show seems really interesting. I'd like to try performing for fun as well.

* **Baek Jun-hyeon:** But have you found the right person for the vocals yet?

* **You:** Not really...

* **Baek Jun-hyeon:** The arrangement of "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity", actually isn't too difficult when it comes to the instrument parts.

* **Baek Jun-hyeon:** The real star is the vocal part, and its quality directly affects the performance.

* **Baek Jun-hyeon:** As far as I know, there are very few people in the vocal department who can handle such a wide range of notes.

* **You:** Really? Is it that difficult?

* **Baek Jun-hyeon:** Jeong Si-eun, you really don't pay much attention to other majors, do you?

* I shrug. I don't really bother to learn about classmates whom I don't need to work with yet, and I didn't come here for gossip.
* In terms of familiarity with top students in other fields, Baek Jun-hyeon is qualified to be my teacher.
* **You:** Do you have any recommended candidates, Baek Jun-hyeon?

* **Baek Jun-hyeon:** There is actually someone... Have you heard of Shin Min-gyeong, the "Princess Turandot" of the vocal department?

* **You:** "Princess Turandot"?

* **Park Yoon-ah:** Shin Min-gyeong?

* **You:** Whoa! Yoon-ah, don't just appear like that; you scared me.

* Surprisingly, Yoon-ah doesn't respond to my words. Instead, she furrows her brow, pondering something.
* **Park Yoon-ah:** Are you guys discussing the vocal part of "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity"?

* **Baek Jun-hyeon:** Yes, I think the best person from the vocal department to sing this part is Shin Min-gyeong—

* **Park Yoon-ah:** Not her.

* Yoon-ah firmly interrupts Baek Jun-hyeon before he finishes speaking.
* I look at her in surprise, while Baek Jun-hyeon seems to have already anticipated it and lets out a soft sigh.
* **Baek Jun-hyeon:** Her vocal ability is evident to all, Yoon-ah.

* **Park Yoon-ah:** I know that. But not her.

* I look at the two of them with some confusion, trying to discern what's going on from their serious expressions.
* Fortunately, Yoon-ah has a straightforward personality and quickly explains.
* **Park Yoon-ah:** Si-eun, Shin Min-gyeong has a really bad reputation. I mean, it's extremely, extremely, extremely bad!

* **You:** (Wow. That's a really intense tone!)

* **Park Yoon-ah:** In the past, she partnered with someone for a collaborative performance, but on the day of the final assessment, she suddenly broke the agreement.

* **Park Yoon-ah:** Once, she held a solo concert and forced her classmates to buy unreasonably expensive tickets.

* **Park Yoon-ah:** And, and—

* Yoon-ah's face turns bright red, and her lips are tightly pressed into a line.
* **Park Yoon-ah:** She has violent tendencies.

* **You:** What? Violent tendencies?

* **Park Yoon-ah:** Before, in the middle of a simple argument, she openly fought with someone in the street.

* **Park Yoon-ah:** The incident was recorded on video and it can still be seen on the campus forum.

* Yoon-ah tightly clenches her fist, barely suppressing her anger.

Sympathize with Yoon-ah's concerns

* As soon as I hear about the act of fighting in public, I can't help but feel nauseated.
* **You:** (I really don't want to work with someone like that at all.)

Silently consider Yoon-ah's words

* Although the circumstances are unknown, publicly fighting with someone at least indicates one thing...
* **You:** (This Shin Min-gyeong will be difficult to work with.)

* **Park Yoon-ah:** Basically, I can't perform on stage with someone like that.

* **Park Yoon-ah:** Just keep looking for female vocalists in other music departments! There must be a suitable candidate out there.

* I look at Baek Jun-hyeon. He helplessly shrugs his shoulders.
* **Baek Jun-hyeon:** I'm just giving suggestions based on my professional expertise; the rest is up to you to decide.

* **You:** ...

* The night is dark. I've just finished showering and am lying on the bed, browsing through the campus forum.
* **You:** This Shin Min-gyeong... there's really a lot of scandalous information about her.

* The campus forum presents a one-sided situation.
* Dozens of headlines boldly display Shin Min-gyeong's name in the most prominent places, clearly indicating what misdeeds she has committed.
* I watch the video Yoon-ah mentioned.
* **You:** ...

* In the video, Shin Min-gyeong is seen completely ignoring attempts by others to restrain her as she relentlessly swings her backpack at a middle-aged man.
* Despite the man's frantic attempts to escape and the pleas from onlookers for her to stop, she continues.
* She's surrounded by numerous students in the Chaminade Conservatory uniform, yet not a single person dares to approach or engage with Shin Min-gyeong.
* Although the video's duration is just around a minute, the comments section is abuzz.
* Some individuals who seem to have witnessed the incident claim that the man accidentally bumped into her.
* Others have come forward to argue that Shin Min-gyeong attacked the man without any provocation, simply because he was in her way.
* There are those who marvel at her ferocity, those empathizing with the man, and some offering cynical comments about something that doesn't concern them...
* In short, they are all condemning Shin Min-gyeong.
* **You:** This has really stirred up a lot of anger.

* My phone vibrates, interrupting my thoughts.
* **You:** It's Lee Seung-chan!

* **Lee Seung-chan:** Good evening, Miss Jeong Si-eun. I suppose you've just finished your shower and are preparing to rest, correct?

* **You:** Hmph, good afternoon, Lee Seung-chan. I suppose you remembered to call me only because it's your lunchtiem now.

* **Lee Seung-chan:** I called you yesterday after getting off the plane, but you didn't answer. Have you cooled off?

* **You:** No way! I'll never forget that you left me alone over the holidays!

* **Lee Seung-chan:** I'm sorry. I'll make it up to you... I heard from Beak Jun-hyeon that you guys are planning to participate in the music festival?

* **You:** Yoon-ah wants to try collaborating with a vocalist, and Beak Jun-hyeon and I are just accompanying her. By the way, do you know Shin Min-gyeong from the vocal department?

* **Lee Seung-chan:** Princess Turandot? I've heard of her. She seems to have quite an indifferent personality and rarely interacts with people.

* **Lee Seung-chan:** Sounds familiar, doesn't it?

* **You:** Don't joke around. At least I haven't done something like breaking a promise and getting into a physical fight on the spot—ah!

* **Lee Seung-chan:** What? What's wrong? Si-uen?... Hey Si-eun, are you okay?

* **You:** ...ah. It's fine, I just slipped and almost fell.

* **Lee Seung-chan:** Don't scare me like that.

* **You:** (I exchange a few more words with him, but he has to hang up hastily because his lunch break is ending soon.)

* I set down my slightly warm phone, and my gaze returns to the object that just surprised me.
* Next to my computer, the crystal ball is now emitting a faint light, like a cozy decorative lamp.
* And the contents of the crystal ball also begin to flutter.
* **You:** The crystal ball has activated? Does that mean...

* I turn my head to look at the computer screen, where the web browser still shows the video of Shin Min-gyeong.
* As the contents of the crystal move, they flutter faster and faster, gradually forming the word "Shin".
* **You:** (So Shin Min-gyeong is the target of the December Spirit's task?)