Ch.121Wow, you’re this good at it?

The Korean Wave!

From Dongbangshinki to Super Major, Supernova, and others.

As Korea’s top idols made their name in Japan,

And naturally exposed Korean culture along with it,

Japan was able to form a solid K-pop fan culture.

As opportunities to experience Korean culture naturally increased,

Some people became core fans if it suited their taste.

Usami Chisako was exactly that type of core fan.

She was introduced to Korean culture through idol culture,

Then moved on to dramas and movies.

‘High Dream is so fun!’

In particular, Chisako really loved High Dream.

She owned it and watched it ten times over.

‘Donghu is so handsome, I love Donghu so much!’

He was handsome while playing the piano,

Handsome while acting,

And breathtakingly handsome just breathing.

Normally, fan admiration would end there.

Going beyond that is usually impossible.

But.

“I want to go to Korea.”

“What?”

“There’s a place called Korea Arts High School. Foreigners can attend too.”

“W-what are you saying, daughter?”

“I need to start preparing now, Dad, please? Chisako wants to go to Korea.”

Chisako’s family made the impossible possible.

The Usami family, boasting a long history, tradition, and influence.

Who could stop Chisako, born as the youngest daughter of such a family?

But even for Chisako, whose wishes were granted, there was something unexpected.

‘Senior Donghu is so busy!’

Kim Donghu’s schedule was completely packed.

Although there were a few meetings in the first half of the year,

Every time there was an opportunity to interact with her senior, Kim Donghu was busy,

So the actual number of times they met was zero.

At most, they made eye contact during the entrance ceremony.

As things went this way, Chisako was going crazy.

She had come abroad just to be close to one person.

Who knew there would be so few opportunities to meet?

“Hmph.”

While she was feeling depressed,

She saw some very sweet news on social media.

“Senior Donghu is in Japan right now?!”

And he wasn’t just there for fun.

He was there for voice dubbing.

‘Voice dubbing means voice acting! Voice acting means my dad!’

A natural flow of thought.

But there was an even more shocking revelation waiting.

‘…He’s working on the same project as my dad?’

And he didn’t tell me about this?

To his daughter who was too busy adjusting to Korea to properly gather information,

He had hidden such an amazing fact!

‘When he knows why I came to Korea Arts High!’

This was unacceptable.

But at the same time, Chisako chose practicality over anger.

<Dad, let me video call with Senior Donghu! Right now!

<You’re not planning to act all high and mighty like you did with those rookie voice actors before, are you? I’ll tell Mom everything!

<Instead of wasting time, connect me with Senior Donghu!

>Okay, okay, my daughter.

>Don’t worry, why would I do that?

>Just please don’t tell your mother, I beg you.

And the conversation went like:

“I, I just found out myself. This is… from that tweet… I got an urgent call from my daughter asking why I didn’t tell her… So I’d like to request a video call…”

This was the moment when the man known as the Oni of the voice acting industry, Daisho-kun, bowed to a rookie in the voice acting world.

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-Kyaa! Senior Donghu! I’m really really really your fan! I’m super super happy!

“It makes me happy that you like me so much. Thank you.”

-Y-you speak Japanese so well too… so cool, but am I taking up too much of your time right now?

“No, it’s fine. We haven’t started dubbing yet, so I have time. Come to think of it, you were the first-year representative, right?”

-Y-you, you know me?!

“Of course I do, you’re Usami Chisako. Theater and Film Department. You like voice acting, right?”

From a fan’s perspective,

How happy would they be if their favorite celebrity remembered them?

‘Extremely happy.’

Because I knew that feeling very well,

I decided to add plenty of fan service to this rare video call.

Plus, Chisako’s reactions were fun to watch.

-Y-yes! You remember?!

“Of course I remember. How could I forget the first-year representative? I wanted to meet you separately then, but I couldn’t because of time constraints. Sorry.”

-No no no no, you don’t need to apologize. I-I should be sorry for making you worry about it.

Now that the conversation is flowing well,

Let’s try to save her father’s face a bit.

“No, you don’t need to think that way at all. And your father has been very helpful, so I feel bad for causing him concern.”

-M-my father?

Of course, I haven’t actually received any help yet.

From the atmosphere, it felt more like I wasn’t welcome.

‘But now that things are starting to look up, it’s good to make each other look good.’

Isn’t it always good when everyone benefits?

“Yes, he’s very kind. That’s why I’m happily video calling you now.”

A father with a daughter, and a father weak to his daughter.

This wasn’t my first time dealing with such a father.

‘I’ve experienced this several times at Sujin’s place.’

When you praise a father to his daughter like this.

-M-my dad? That doesn’t sound like him…

“No, he’s very gentle, isn’t he a good person?”

-Yes! My dad is really great.

This is the kind of reaction you get.

After making the daughter say “I love my dad!” from her own mouth,

I checked the time and decided it was time to wrap up.

‘Let’s finish this up now.’

The way to end a call should be smooth and professional.

-I’ve been a huge fan since High Dream! So this feels like a dream right now!

“Really? But it’s a shame we’re just video calling, isn’t it?”

-Y-yes, yes?! Y-you think it’s a shame?!

“Yeah, I feel bad just video calling our Korea Arts High’s first-year representative. Shall we continue this conversation when we meet in person, more leisurely?”

-M-m-m-meet in person! Meet in person!!! Yes yes, I’d love to! I’ll get ready right away!

?

What is she getting ready for?

Well, anyway, the call is wrapping up, so it doesn’t matter.

With that conclusion, I smiled comfortably and waved my hand.

“Then let’s talk longer next time. I’ll hang up now.”

-Yes, yes! Senior!

Click.

And the call ended.

Clap clap clap.

And as soon as it ended, I heard applause.

“Such fan service, and saving my face too… Donghu, may I consider you as my son?”

The owner of that applause,

I was taken aback by Usami Kenji’s reaction.

“…Hahaha, I’ll just accept your sentiment. I only did what was natural.”

Why is this guy being so burdensome?

“Then, may I hug you once? It’s been so long since I heard my daughter say she loves her dad… I’m so grateful…”

“…”

With eyes so desperately pleading at me,

I couldn’t bring myself to refuse.

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After that series of uncomfortable welcome events ended,

The first day concluded with checking the script,

And having a brief introduction session.

‘Voice acting, huh.’

I scratched my head while looking at the script in front of me.

‘I can’t believe the day has finally come to do this.’

While I was thinking that,

Ding! Ding! Ding!

As if it had been waiting for this moment, a message from Sims arrived.

-[Recognize the difference between acting and voice acting]

-[Check ways to reach a higher level]

-[Downloading application ‘World of Voices’.]

And the moment I read that message.

‘Huh?’

Instinctively, I realized how I should approach dubbing.

It was as if the clouds in my head suddenly cleared.

‘Now that I understand the principle, all that’s left is practice.’

What could be more foolish than thinking you’re done after receiving a special benefit?

‘I need to keep researching here to bring out 100%, no, 120%.’

But before that.

Grumble grumble.

“Seokho hyung, where did you say our next restaurant was?”

“Since we’re in Japan, shouldn’t we eat sushi? Sushi? Shouldn’t we eat sushi?”

“Sushi sounds great, shall we go to a conveyor belt sushi place?”

“I’ve already looked up all the best places for that!”

Eating first was the right answer.

And that day.

“I-it’s a new record!”

I felt a satisfying fullness after eating 61 plates of sushi.

“Donghu, should we start a YouTube channel later and upload mukbang videos?”

“What? No, I’m not that special.”

“No, you really are. I mean, someone who casually runs 10km every day… it doesn’t make sense that you’d eat little.”

Seokho hyung’s usual amazement was a bonus.

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The day after the first meeting for “Traitor: The Root of Corruption.”

“Hmm, the sky is clear today.”

Unlike before, Usami Kenji greeted a very refreshing morning.

And for good reason.

>Dad is the best!

>I had such a great experience thanks to Dad.

>I love you, Dad!

He received three consecutive messages that made him smile after a very long time.

‘My adorable daughter Chisako, who I cherish more than anything.’

It seems like just yesterday when she said she wanted to become a voice actor like her dad,

And now she’s grown up enough to say such things for her dad.

As his eyes were about to redden with emotion,

Usami Kenji pulled himself together.

‘Instead of wasting time on this, I should teach Donghu more.’

A notebook containing all his voice acting know-how.

With this alone, one would be loved in the industry.

With such thoughts, Kenji met with Kim Donghu and.

‘Let’s start with a skill test first.’

The moment he asked for a simple performance to gauge his level.

“…?!”

He was startled.

‘He’s this good?’

A level that wouldn’t be out of place for a veteran active in the field.

At that moment, Usami Kenji was convinced.

“Donghu, if I die, you may inherit the Kenji name.”

“…What?”

Look at him freezing up because he’s so happy.

Kenji laughed inwardly.

‘Hehe.’

He absolutely didn’t think it was a reaction from feeling burdened.