23) Coach (2)
“Why are there so many journalists?”
Director Bang Ji-ho muttered with a stricken face. Park Sang-hyuk was also filled with tension.
It was the first time they saw so many reporters swarming the streets.
However, Lee Shin who was wearing gla.s.ses had a calm expression.
‘It must be because of me.’
The e-sports media and even entertainment reporters were gathered.
There were all types of rumours running rampant about Lee Shin’s fatal wrist injury. There was a lull until Lee Shin appeared again to commentate and ignited interest.
So the reporters swarmed like flies.
Lee Shin walked through the door. He showed no signs of tension.
“He looks completely composed.”
“Like a star.”
Park Sang-hyuk and Director Bang Jin-ho hurriedly followed.
Snap! Click.
There were lots of flashes.
Lee Shin was wearing sungla.s.ses so his expression didn’t change at all.
“Yes…in order to bring new life to our MBS team, we have recruited player Lee Shin as head coach……”
Park Sang-hyuk started giving his statement. The reporters waited in silence for the question time after the announcement.
Finally, the announcement ended.
The reporters swarmed and hurled questions. Lee Shin raised his hand and pointed to one.
“What do you think about the incident where the gunmen injured you in the attack?”
“It is unfortunate.”
The meeting room filled with laughter.
Another reporter asked a question.
“Do you think the attack might be related to a conspiracy?”
“Unless the people are caught, there is no way to know.”
“There are rumours about player Hw.a.n.g Byeong-cheol.”
“I won’t repeat the same answer. Another one.”
Lee Shin turned away the inflammatory questions.
But the reporters were persistent.
“Hw.a.n.g Byeong-cheol won the league last year due to Lee Shin’s incident, do you think it is likely that Hw.a.n.g Byeong-cheol’s side is behind the incident?”
The one who asked the rude question was a third rate newspaper sports reporter.
Lee Shin opened his mouth without changing expressions.
“Hw.a.n.g Byeong-cheol is a player who always goes crazy after meeting me on the big stage, so he wouldn’t have enough taste.”
The reporters laughed again.
Bang Ji-ho looked at Lee Shin with a stricken face.
‘He doesn’t hesitate to say something like that.’
“Have you now retired as a player?”
“My wrist is getting better but it is still premature to return as a player.”
After answering several questions, the three men finally posed for pictures.
And the next moment.
[The beginning of ‘Coach Shin’ at MBS.]
[The return of Lee Shin!]
[Lee Shin returns as MBS’s head coach, ‘considers returning as a player.’]
[Lee Shin on the Hw.a.n.g Byeong-cheol conspiracy ‘he wouldn’t have enough taste.’]
[Lee Shin returns as head coach, receives the attention of the international media.]
[The bizarre reunion of Lee Shin and Director Bang who had a cat and dog relationship.]
[The enduring efforts of Director Bang Ji-ho? Successfully recruited Lee Shin!]
[Lee Shin’s suit is the fashion topic.]
After losing the ace Shin Ji-ho, MBS Team drew attention.
The effect of Lee Shin!
They thought MBS Team was over after the ace Shin Ji-ho left.
In addition, MBS Team had no star players except for Shin Ji-ho. A star had signed onto MBS Team!
Of course it was as a coach, not a player.
The photo of Lee Shin, Bang Jin-ho and Park Sang-hyuk took over the internet community.
Especially Lee Shin’s sleek navy blue suit drew a lot of attention.
-Shin oppa is clad in a suit ㅠㅠ and alive! ㅠ ㅠ
-Oppa is back!
-Now it is time to change to MBS Team.
-Shin oppa seems to be dressed in a new suit for the sake of MBS Team!
-I’m in Busan, it is too far. ㅠㅠ I’m buy tickets online instead. I’ll become poor due to Lee Shin oppa. ㅠ ㅠ
-This is the return of Lee Shin!
-Lee Shin’s resurrection! I can see Lee Shin again!
-Tickets to MBS Team matches are being sold.
-ㅋㅋ Watching Coach Shin at the stadiumㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-What is the brand of that suit?
-Lee Shin got a brand new suit……
-I voted in a poll to gift Lee Shin with that suit. It looks good. ^^
-ㅋㅋㅋ But no one is commenting about MBS players ㅋㅋㅋ
-ㅋㅋㅋ MBS is a transparent team!
-The players of MBS has always been known as a group wearing a invisibility cloak, huhuhu.
-Originally they were Shin Ji-ho’s dark priests but now they are serving the true dark priest!
Now that Lee Shin joined, the MBS Team gained more recognition
In the second half of the pro league, the MBS Team received a favourable impression due to Lee Shin.
“I didn’t know this topic would have so much popularity.”
Park Sang-hyuk said after hearing the talk.
He had been troubled by Lee Shin’s salary of 100 million but there was a synergy effect of raising the team’s awareness.
‘The team right now isn’t bad.’
The ace Shin Ji-ho had left but Lee Shin’s coaching skills can increase the abilities of the players.
Park Sang-hyuk dreamed of a bright future for the MBS Team.
* * *
MBS Team’s headquarters.
The team’s practice room was located on the 5th floor of MBS station. At first glance, it was reminiscent of a PC room.
The players practiced the game for a long time.
The door to the practice room opened and two people appeared.
“You’ve arrived!”
“h.e.l.lo!”
The players greeted in unison. Director Bang Jin-ho nodded.
Normally they would go back to the game but today was different. Everyone paid attention to the man who came in with Bang Jin-ho.
“Now, everyone wait a minute!”
Bang Jin-ho clapped his hands and shouted. The players quit the game and stared.
“Do you know who he is?”
Director Bang Jin-ho pointed to the young, handsome man that he brought.
A 25 year old man wearing a navy blue suit who had caused a buzz on the internet. Any e-sports official would know his face.
“This is Lee Shin. He will be your coach starting from today.”
Lee Shin had been speechless after opening the door. Some players older than him had greeted him politely.
But he didn’t speak polite words.
“My first goal as a coach is to raise you up from being called dark priests.”
The concept of dark priests were invisible a.s.sa.s.sins. And that was also the nickname given to the MBS team players who were invisible.
Of course, the players expressions distorted at once.