episode_0086
by adminThe afterglow of the company dinner finally came to an end.
*Paaaah!*
As soon as Sooah returned home, she visited the special ability hotel’s interior. And the place she’s currently standing is the ‘Mindscape Space.’
Just as the name suggests, it’s a place where Sooah’s inner world is personified.
Right now, this place has taken on the appearance of a courtroom. The Sooah Court.
Soon, Sooah shouted.
“Everyone, assemble!”
Immediately, a huge number of Arctic foxes ran out from all directions and took their places in the tiered seating.
In the center of the courtroom was a hexagonal shape, with nameplates placed at each seat.
Nameplates with names clearly written.
【 Wi Ji-hye 】
【 Kim Yu-han 】
【 Lee Kang-cheol 】
Lee Kang-cheol already seemed to be in his seat.
Soon, Sooah dressed in Wi Ji-hye’s attire and Sooah wearing Kim Yu-han’s uniform appeared and took their places in front of the nameplates.
The two of them were facing each other.
But the last seat.
【 Kim So-hee 】
Kim So-hee’s seat was still vacant.
Sooah glanced crookedly at the special ability window in the air.
She was planning to have a meeting to discuss an important issue, and it would be helpful to have as many people as possible. Absence was unacceptable.
“Hey, special ability. Kim So-hee isn’t showing up.”
No answer.
“Get Kim So-hee to sit down.”
Still no answer. Sooah got irritated.
“Hey! I said bring Kim So-hee and sit her down!”
The next moment.
*Pat!*
Sooah’s position had changed in an instant. When she came to her senses, she was located in front of Kim So-hee’s nameplate.
“…?”
Sooah belatedly realized what this meant.
‘Ah, this is for real…’
But first, she decided to just move on. This wasn’t the important issue to deal with in this place.
Sooah tapped the desk in front of her with her palm. *Tap tap.*
“Okay, let’s gather opinions starting now.”
Then, letters appeared in the air.
[ Agenda: Is it right to go to the regular gathering? ]
This was a concern that Sooah couldn’t find an answer to, even after agonizing over it all night.
Is it right to go?
If I go, how much information should I reveal?
Also, what attitude should I show?
Her life was so different from before that the concern was inevitable, and Sooah’s brain couldn’t come up with a suitable answer.
That’s why the Sooah Court was prepared today. To listen to the meticulous advice of the characters she had played.
With that, the meeting began, with her facing the gazes of all the assembled Arctic foxes. The first person to break the silence was Kang-cheol Sooah.
“It’s right not to go.”
“Why?”
Sooah tilted her head.
“There will be a lot of schedules to handle in the future, and Mystic’s directive is to prepare your body for that. It seems right to register at a gym or something to prepare.”
“Hmm…”
“I’ve organized a schedule considering principles and efficiency. Wake up at 6, wash and have breakfast, then 2 hours of running, then cultivation…”
Immediately, Sooah and the foxes turned away from Lee Kang-cheol.
Kang-cheol Sooah was embarrassed when he noticed that.
“…What kind of reaction is this?”
“No, no. It’s just that it’s too right, so there’s nothing to say.”
It’s too textbook-like, so it’s a bit…
It’s something that’s theoretically possible, but too difficult to realize? Something you write on a schedule, but it’s really hard to put into practice.
There aren’t many people who can’t think of something like that.
Yeah, it’s just a matter of will.
The schedule that Lee Kang-cheol had created was too close to ideal.
It was around that time that Wi Ji-hye opened her mouth.
“In conclusion, I agree. It is right not to go.”
“Ji-hye Sooah’s reason?”
“If you’re first-rate, you must have the attitude of a seeker of truth. Have you ever seen a flying bird look back? There’s no time to be relaxed. Find the script, experience it, and strive forward.”
“Hmm.”
So, that’s right after all. Just as Sooah was scratching her cheek with her index finger.
“Everyone’s spouting strange nonsense.”
The first objection raised. Yu-han Sooah shrugged her shoulders.
“You’re wrong. You must go.”
“Huh?”
“Sooah sunbae has made tremendous progress compared to the past. There’s no reason not to go in this situation. No, rather, I think you absolutely must go.”
Wi Ji-hye’s eyes widened.
“…Foolish.”
She continued speaking with the intention of scolding.
“Are you saying you’re taking the time just to show off? Know that there’s no greater waste of time than crushing your opponent to fill your vanity. A first-rate person shouldn’t do that.”
“Okay, okay, listen for a moment.”
“Shut up. There’s nothing more to listen to.”
When Wi Ji-hye drew her sword, Kim Yu-han drew his gun.
A slightly embarrassed look flickered across Wi Ji-hye’s face.
“Well, listen!”
Sooah thought to herself. So, the gun wins?
Everyone’s attention was focused on Yu-han Sooah.
“We’re not going for the purpose of showing off. Rather, it will be a place to be humble, and the goal is to make allies.”
“…Make allies?”
“That’s right.”
Kim Yu-han nodded at Wi Ji-hye’s words.
“Sooah sunbae doesn’t have family, let alone friends. She belongs to what is commonly referred to as an outcast in society, someone with severed human relationships.”
“…”
Why are you suddenly bringing up painful stories?
“In fact, this gathering is her only social group, so it’s necessary to build it well. Just go and speak humbly. Say that you’re working hard these days thanks to them.”
“What effect does that have?”
“You need to know that people like the person who has done them a favor, rather than the person who has bestowed a favor upon them.”
Yu-han Sooah raised the corners of her mouth.
“What would happen if Sooah sunbae showed off her recent achievements and gave them all sorts of gifts? They would wonder why she’s doing so well, and eventually want more and more. That’s how humans are.”
“Hmm.”
“But what if Sooah sunbae is humble? If she emphasizes that she’s been favored? If she lightly mentions that she’s overcoming difficult times thanks to them?”
Yu-han Sooah strengthened her voice.
“They will support Sooah sunbae from now on. It’s as if their share will increase as Sooah sunbae becomes a big shot.”
“Hmm…”
“Later, even if someone approaches them with the purpose of digging into Sooah sunbae’s relationships, only good stories will be told. From that point on, Sooah sunbae’s success is everyone’s goal.”
“There’s a point.”
Eventually, Wi Ji-hye put away her sword.
But she had her arms crossed, leaning back in her chair.
“However, deceiving your opponent is not chivalrous.”
“We’re not deceiving them, we’re leading them. Ji-hye sunbae, you must know that humans are not born equal from the beginning.”
“Hmm?”
“Leading humans with the potential for slander to walk the path of helpers. Isn’t this the mission of someone with an outstanding birth? Going to a higher realm together. Isn’t that also chivalry?”
“…”
Wi Ji-hye soon looked away from Kim Yu-han.
“Where did this monster-like guy come from…”
Around that time, Sooah nodded.
“It seems like it’s been decided. I’ll go and come back safely.”
Sooah took out the phone in her pocket.
But she couldn’t make a call right away. It was because Yu-han Sooah suddenly grabbed Sooah’s arm.
“Just a moment.”
“Huh?”
“Who are you planning to call right now?”
“Eun-bi. Go Eun-bi.”
“Deer nim. What are you thinking of saying?”
“Well, that I’m participating in the regular gathering?”
“That won’t do. That’s not enough.”
Yu-han Sooah shook her head.
“First, tell them that you’ll arrive late.”
“What? I’m free all day that day?”
“It’s important to express that you’re busy but barely made time. You’ll be able to give them the feeling that you’re working hard even in places they don’t see, all at once.”
“Ah…?”
“There are several principles involved, but it seems like the explanation would be a bit long, so I’ll just inject it into you.”
*Ssuk!*
Immediately, something entered Sooah’s head.
People are bound to be suspicious of sudden success, and be jealous.
Even more so, Sooah’s success is due to her special ability, so it might be something that is incomprehensible and causes resentment. Above all, it’s suspicious.
So this is important.
Subtly implying that there was a lot of effort behind it. If these small moments accumulate, then one day Sooah’s success will seem like a result obtained after a lot of hard work.
Actually, it’s not like Sooah’s effort was completely absent, either.
Yu-han Sooah intended all of that.
That’s the story.
Sooah immediately tilted her head.
“What, that’s short? You said it was long enough to inject?”
“Pardon?”
“Hey, don’t tell me even you underestimate my intelligence…”
“…Well, sunbae. Anyway, that’s not important right now.”
Yu-han Sooah grabbed Sooah’s wrist once again.
“It’s not over yet.”
“What? Why?”
“You can somehow make time, but make it sound like you don’t know if you can participate in the gathering due to financial circumstances.”
“Huh?”
“Well, they’ll readily pay the amount for you.”
“Hey hey hey, that’s too bad of a thing to do…”
“That’s not the case.”
Yu-han Sooah shook her head.
“That person will live the rest of their life honored by the fact that they helped Sooah sunbae. They’ll be buying the pride of helping a great person with a relatively small amount of money.”
…Huh? Is that so?
“Besides, you were always teased in the group chat, right? You were a punching bag, right? How much have you been sad until now?”
Well, that’s true too.
“Sooah sunbae just needs to keep succeeding silently in the future. The more their biggest point of pride you become, the more you’ll be repaying all debts. No, you’ll be bestowing grace…”
The Arctic foxes in the audience trembled.
◈◈◈◈◈
4 days later.
The day of the group chat’s regular gathering.
Finally, the short film festival began.
[ Monkeying: Is everyone awake? ]
[ Deer: I’ll go straight after work ]
[ Monkeying: Sooah said she’ll be a little late too ]
[ Deer: ㅇㅇ I heard ]
[ Deer: I’ll pay for the taxi fare ]
[ BlackBear: See you all later. ]
[ Germ: Everyone’s gathering today! Nice! ]
Together with Lee Sooah’s launch.
[Sooah: I’m too busy and tired….]
[Sooah: But I’ll join as soon as possible ㅠ]
At the same time, it was also the day Sooah was debuting.
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