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Immediately after arriving at Mystic headquarters.

“…!”

As soon as Kim Iseo spotted Yeonju, her eyes widened.

“Yeonju, are you crazy!”

She immediately smacked Yeonju on the back. Unfortunately, Seo Yeonju was wearing a dress with an open back and took a direct hit.

“Representative, what’s wrong?”

“How could you let Sua go out on her own? Whew, I’ve been a nervous wreck since this morning. I kept thinking, what if she was a victim of some crime? It would have been a real disaster.”

“…Based on what exactly do you think I can control Sua? If anything, it’d be the opposite.”

Thinking about it, she had a point.

Kim Iseo belatedly cleared her throat and approached Sua.

“Ahem, Sua.”

“Yes, Representative-nim.”

“I know Sua is incredibly talented. You handled things wonderfully at the convenience store. But please, don’t go around alone in the future. It’s dangerous. I’ll assign you a bodyguard.”

“Understood.”

Sua nodded without any complaints.

It was something she had realized herself. It was nice at first, but later she didn’t know how to get out of the situation. She resolved to be cautious even when going to the convenience store from now on.

But….

‘I’m not used to this at all. That I’m hearing these words?’

The fact that people recognized Sua, even offering her goodwill, was incredibly nice and unfamiliar.

Just then, Yeonju burst out laughing.

“Representative. Sua hasn’t fully grasped her success yet. Don’t just warn her, tell her! How much the world has changed!”

“That’s exactly why I called you. Team Leader Park!”

At Iseo’s call, an employee with neatly combed hair hurriedly rushed over. He clearly looked like he hadn’t slept all night.

“Pass along the monitoring data to Sua.”

“Understood!”

“As much as possible. Without filtering.”

“Of course!”

They didn’t even have time to say goodbye.

“Representative-nim! You need to come right away!”

“I’m going now!”

The saying that they were buried in work and couldn’t even breathe wasn’t a lie. Seo Yeonju and Kim Iseo quickly disappeared. Sua remained with Team Leader Park and looked at the tablet.

“First, the final viewership ratings have been tallied!”

『‘Special Task Force 808’ Episode 8 Viewership Rating: 41.4%. A Miracle Created by the Combined Power of Two Plot Twists.』

『‘Special Task Force 808,’ Plot Twists Send Living Rooms Across the Nation ‘Rocking.’ Can It Maintain Its Viewership Ratings?』

『Weekday Dramas Finally Escape the Glory of the 90s. ‘Special Task Force 808’ Creates a New Golden Age.』

The tablet screen was flooded with articles.

Sua was busy examining them one by one, but Team Leader Park didn’t stop talking. It was as if this was just the tip of the iceberg compared to what he was about to reveal.

Whoosh─!

With a few skillful taps, the screen changed.

[Sua Zoo]

[Number of Members: 200,000]

[Manager: SuSoongIng]

“…200,000?”

“That’s right. Considering that Yang Harin, who was also nominated for the Best New Actress award, has 80,000 members in her fan cafe, Sua-ssi’s growth as a rookie is unprecedented.”

“….”

Sua felt like her head was buffering.

200,000? Did he say 200,000? How many is that exactly?

It fills up the Seoul World Cup Stadium three times? Crazy!

“Sua-ssi, do you absolutely have to keep your SNS account closed?”

“Pardon?”

She then remembered. That’s right. She had locked her account.

…She even closed it because she was sulking. SuaSulking.

“There’s no particular big reason.”

“Then it would be good to reopen it.”

“Why?”

“SNS is seen as a communication channel between actors and fans, but it’s also a tremendous business opportunity. I beg you.”

Sua quietly nodded.

It’s about time to unlock it.

Around that time, she noticed that Team Leader Park had brought something besides the tablet. It was a huge gift box.

“What’s this?”

“Ah, Writer Hong sent it.”

“Writer Hong? Ah, I see.”

She recalled. He must be talking about Hong Yeji.

Sua opened the gift box.

It was lavish. It was filled with chocolates that looked expensive at first glance, but Sua’s eyes weren’t drawn to them. That was because there was a handwritten letter inside.

[To Sua-nim.]

[Do you know the heart of a dragon trapped in a well?]

For a moment, she involuntarily thought, “What nonsense.”

However.

[Through the world of Special Task Force 808, and through the Yeouiju named Kim Yuhan, Sua-nim has clearly proven that you have the blood of a dragon. A dragon should not participate in my well, which is only fit for frogs. (omitted) I urge you to abandon my work and pursue your great ambitions.]

“….”

Sua read it exactly three times.

And she was sure.

‘…I definitely have to do this person’s work.’

Hong Yeji. She wasn’t just a cool woman.

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Black Bear swallowed hard immediately after returning to the unit.

“…?”

Not just Black Bear, but any soldier would feel that way.

Company Commander and other officers appeared in the barracks. That alone was reason enough to tremble, but the problem was that their gazes kept turning to Black Bear.

Black Bear gestured to the corporal.

‘Corporal Lee-sang, did something happen?’

There was no reply.

The unit members who had lived with him in the barracks were also gathered with unusual expressions, and they occasionally looked at Black Bear. That was it.

He racked his brain, but nothing came to mind. He didn’t cause any trouble in society, he didn’t go to places he wasn’t supposed to go, and he returned on time, didn’t he? Why?

Then, at some point.

The Company Commander strode over.

“…!”

He put his hand on Black Bear’s shoulder.

“You, are you acquainted with Lee Sua?”

For a fleeting moment, Black Bear sensed it.

That his remaining military life depended on this answer.

“Haha! It’s not just ‘acquainted.’ I─.”

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One week later.

Time flew by like an arrow.

Even though Sua didn’t do anything particularly special.

Just looking at the attention pouring out on the internet, day and night changed in a blink. It was truly a sea of information.

Sua carefully examined them.

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[Special Task Force 808 Gallery]

[Title: Latest News on Top VTuber in the Industry]

(I’m going to marry Kim Yuhan, aaaaack!)

(Kim Yuhan! Kim Yuhan! Kim Yu…. huh…?)

(Kya, kyaaaaaack! Kkyaaaaaaaack!)

─Who tore out their hair lol

─Why did they suddenly get electrocuted lol

─My noona was like that too lol

[Title: Latest News on Mig of Legend]

4th: Should I support?

3rd: ?? What is 1st doing?

2nd: Ah, another weirdo

2nd: Why are you doing that?

1st: Shh, it’s a secret.

─There are so many Kim Yuhans if you play now

─The crazy people are adopting Kim Yuhan’s tone

─Kim Yuhan is a genius, though; that one isn’t;

[Title: Makes Me Laugh With One Article]

(Lee Suan ♡ Lee Sua Dating Rumors)

─lololololol

─No wonder there were no common sightings

─It’s true that they sleep together

─I still can’t believe it

[Title: What’s Up With This Star Catch Lol]

(‘Special Task Force 808’ Kim Yuhan─Lee Kangchul End With Dramatic Reconciliation, Strong Friendship Between Men oooom??shbl?)

─They edited the title now lol

─How hasty were they to upload it lol

─They probably wrote it in advance and were flustered;;

[Title: Unexpectedly No CG Scene]

(Sua’s Body Soaked in the Rain)

─Wow lololol

─Ah, I zoomed in 10x but I can’t see it

ㄴWhy are you doing that….

─Crazy lololol

─It’s still breathtaking even if I watch it again;

[Title: Lee Kangchul, Retarded GOAT]

(Picture Highlighting Sua’s Chest)

[You can’t recognize this? It would jiggle just from breathing. No way you could even fasten the seatbelt;;]

─Ugh, vulgar

─They must’ve wrapped bandages

ㄴWould that work

─Let’s just say that’s how it is. It was still good!

[Title: ‘God’ of Romance]

(Lee Geumsuk Tilted Chin and Closed Eyes Picture)

─They even have Lee Geumsuk pictures lol

─What lololol

─Yaya lololol

[Title: What Does This Lee Seojeong Mean?]

[Uploaded a picture of Lee Sua on SNS.]

─She was just impressed. It’s a shoutout.

─Isn’t drawing a heart on the picture a little too much?

─She’s just a very unique person.

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The chaos didn’t stop in the communities.

Watching MuTube was even more fun.

[20 Things You Didn’t Know About Lee Sua]

Sua was very surprised.

‘…1.2 million views? Is it that high?’

But she soon realized the reason for the high number of views. Sua herself had clicked on the video as if she were possessed. What information did they write down? It can’t be embarrassing!

But.

[As everyone knows, Lee Sua, who rose to prominence through Special Task Force 808’s Kim Yuhan, is from overseas.]

“…?”

The very first piece of information was false.

No, all 20 of them were false.

“….”

Sua felt cold sweat beading on her forehead. What, as many as 1.2 million people have seen this video?

‘…Is this okay?’

No, more than that, do they believe this?

Sua realized that the misconceptions surrounding her were growing uncontrollably. She briefly considered correcting them, but…. No, isn’t this proof that she’s managed her image well?

‘Besides, there’s no way to correct it?’

The train had already left. What can she do!

There were many other fun things on MuTube.

[Special 8 Collection of Teasers You’ll Get Goosebumps From If You Watch It Now]

[Collection of Moments When Kim Yuhan Was Feminine]

[(Shorts) Kim Yuhan Challenge]

[♬ ─ Ombrinew Kim Yuhan remix]

From simply sharing their fun to mixing Kim Yuhan’s lines with some addictive music and dancing.

It’s a confusing but welcome world.

“I can’t put down my phone─!”

Sua shouted.

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[World Tree Wiki]

[Lee Sua]

→Kim Yuhan, Lee Suan are connected here.

MYSTIC

‘Genius’

Surprisingly, Sua was registered in the World Tree Wiki under the name Genius. A fact that would make geniuses of the past weep.

This was naturally the world’s meme and hype, and Sua knew it and liked it. An atmosphere that praises me! Exciting!

1. Overview

2. Acting Style

(See detailed document for details)

3. Filmography

4. Evaluation.

The documents surrounding Sua were still being filled in like crazy. The problem was that they were all content that Sua didn’t know. It was almost a virtual VTuber setting book.

‘…Isn’t it really close to a character setting book?’

Except for the filmography, nothing is right?

─Genius? The Chinese character is strange. Maybe 天災 (disaster).

─I agree. It’s not even a cult leader’s document.

Sua pressed down on the top of Sua Association’s head.

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Meanwhile, ‘Studio Snack’ is in the middle of a meeting.

PD Kang Hyunseong. He was leading the staff with his hat brim turned backwards as usual. He looked like a prankster, but not now.

Why, because editing work was in full swing.

“I have one good news and one bad news. Which do you want to hear first?”

“Good news first.”

Then PD Kang Hyunseong smiled.

“You guys are going to get a bonus.”

“R, really!”

“And the bad news. The workload has increased.”

“…?”

The staff who had jumped up from their seats instantly began to swagger like hooligans. The betrayal on their faces was considerable.

“Why is that a bonus? It’s just compensation.”

“I’ll give you a little more than just compensation.”

PD Kang Hyunseong continued.

“First of all, the most important thing. We need to increase Sua-ssi’s footage.”

“Increase Sua-ssi’s footage?”

“Why are you pretending you don’t know? Did you see Kim Yuhan turned Korea upside down? Now it’s all just talk about Special Task Force 808. People are going to click on the videos because they’re curious about Sua-ssi.”

“I know that. What I mean is that Sua-ssi’s footage is already plentiful. There’s nothing more to add to this video.”

“Then let’s upload a separate video of Sua-ssi.”

It was the advantage of a MuTube entertainment channel rather than a broadcasting station entertainment show. They could do whatever they wanted with the length and number of videos.

Thanks to that, they could only worry about what people wanted.

And what people want right now is….

‘…Sua-ssi. Definitely.’

PD Kang Hyunseong was confident.

“The bonus will go out according to the number of views. Focus!”

“…You have to keep that promise.”

“That’s right. And. One more important thing!”

PD Kang Hyunseong banged on the chalkboard, and the staff, who had been spacing out from editing, turned around to look at him.

“Let’s recruit Sua-ssi as the Korean representative for the Star Summit.”

PD Kang Hyunseong was one of the big fish who had been properly hooked by the information on the World Tree Wiki and MuTube, which Sua had been appalled at for ‘believing this stuff?’

“So you finally decided on Sua-ssi?”

“Yeah. The foreign language is one thing, but….”

PD Kang Hyunseong strengthened his voice.

“…Sua-ssi is said to be a genius.”

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The next day, Mystic Headquarters.

Sua was looking at the newly given cell phone.

‘…It’s not one?’

Does that mean she has to choose one of the two? What was placed in front of Sua were two cell phones. Is it because one might break? An extra?

Soon, Kim Iseo gave the answer.

“One is Sua’s business phone, but since the agency will manage it, Sua will rarely have to look at it herself. This one is for Sua to use privately. The latest model.”

“Oh….”

Sua was impressed by the majesty of the new phone.

She also changed her number with Kim Iseo’s advice. It was about time, since she was starting to lose control of the contacts from her acquaintances. Sua only told her number to Sua Task Force.

“The phone is settled, now the house.”

Kim Iseo turned on a map app.

“Sua is currently living in Yeonju’s house, right?”

“Yes.”

It started with Kim Iseo’s suggestion, but the reason was valid.

Because the reaction was so great, it was dangerous to live defenselessly in her existing house. Fortunately, Seo Yeonju seemed to welcome living with Sua, so it was possible.

But they can’t live together forever. It’s hard to manage her image, and above all, she can’t play games! She can’t eat snacks with canned beer and rub her belly!

So it’s now. She’s going to get a house.

Does she buy it with Sua’s money? The company is giving it to her!

Sua loyalty!

“First of all, is it okay to be close to headquarters?”

“Yes.”

“Okay. Then the house is settled.”

Kim Iseo started cleaning up her desk.

“Sua, by the way, did you check the world’s reaction?”

“Yes.”

It was incredible. Sua swallowed the rest of the words.

“The scene where you were getting rained on in episode 8, the reaction is amazing. Inquiries poured into the agency so much that I thought it was going to collapse. Of course, there were also offers that came in with amazing conditions.”

“Amazing conditions? What is it?”

Instead of answering, Kim Iseo suddenly put her hand on her forehead to make a screen. As if to block the sunlight.

“It’s slowly getting warmer, right?”

The desk that Kim Iseo had finished organizing.

All that was left was a picture book.

“It’s a photo shoot. Swimsuit.”