Ch.184No, I don’t think I can make it.

“This is a dangerous movie.”

No matter if it’s a commercial film, or content made to earn money.

It’s an extremely dangerous ending to simply dismiss it as such.

“Countless… countless articles will pour out.”

Whether they like it or not, they’ll be at the center of attention.

And that’s precisely.

“…what The Real Hero is aiming for.”

An individual’s limitations are clear.

That’s why they must ask the public.

How will they view themselves as a hero?

And what judgment will they make, what thoughts will they harbor?

Since everyone’s thoughts and experiences differ.

There will be as many different answers as there are differences.

“D-did Donghu plan this?”

Director Lee Seongdeok wanted to ask about this right away, but.

‘The actors… haven’t come out of their emotions yet.’

He suppressed his desire due to the filming atmosphere that hadn’t yet calmed down.

Especially.

‘After pouring out such tremendous emotions, it will take a long time.’

Kim Donghu would need quite a long time.

After showing something this amazing, he was willing to wait that much.

And Director Lee Seongdeok wasn’t the only one thinking this.

Everyone on set was amazed by the actors’ passionate performances.

They all wanted to give them time to calm down.

In reality.

‘…When was the last time I acted this intensely? Is this the first time? That I gave my all… like this?’

Actor Han Taegeon was having difficulty emerging from his complete immersion in Jo Yongsu.

Human weakness and doubts about one’s profession.

The limitations of not being able to protect everyone and the helplessness of having to just watch private sanctions.

All these things combined to keep Han Taegeon trapped in an emotional swamp.

‘Calm down, I… I am Han Taegeon.’

At times like this, maintaining composure is crucial.

Calmly and orderly.

With an unwavering mind.

‘Even my junior acted more intensely than me, so Donghu… must be having a harder time.’

It made no sense for him to struggle with just this much.

Thinking this, he raised his head to look in Kim Donghu’s direction.

“Ha.”

Like a lie, the emotions binding Han Taegeon suddenly disappeared.

“I’m here worrying about how to get out of my emotions… and our youngest is eating a hot dog.”

He wondered what all those emotions he felt were about.

“Even brought by his manager… Huh? CEO Choi Seokho?”

It wasn’t even his manager.

No, how could someone who’s a company CEO still be running errands like this?

‘Hot dog… coffee… and he even bought things for other people.’

Even though Veritas is a small agency with elite few members.

And they must earn considerable income, yet he can still do this.

“Really makes me want to go there.”

It was an agency with a strange charm.

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After the filming ended and the atmosphere had somewhat settled.

“I’m thinking of adding something like a post-credits scene at the end.”

“What?”

“Still… I still want to show that the police, no, that everyone is doing their best in their own positions.”

Director Lee Seongdeok came to me and quietly shared his opinion.

“Um… I think it would be better to resolve that separately.”

I opposed his opinion.

“D-do you dislike it?”

“No, it’s actually too good, that’s the problem. I think it would prevent the lingering impression from being felt properly.”

“Lingering impression?”

“Yes, I think the movie should end exactly where the hero runs away.”

If such a post-credits scene were added later, it would just be an excuse.

It would obviously amount to nothing more than a hasty, ugly self-defense.

A story can’t be perfect.

Presenting arguments with evidence is for debates.

I didn’t think it was something to do in a film.

‘But this is just my opinion.’

The final decision belonged to the director.

If Director Lee Seongdeok disagreed, there was nothing I could do, but.

“…We’ll do it your way.”

“What?”

I was surprised by the easy acceptance.

Wait, why is this so easy?

“I’ve never regretted listening to Donghu, so being stubborn would make me a fool.”

“…”

You leave me speechless.

“Thank you for your hard work. You’ll come to the wrap party tonight, right?”

“Of course, I have to go. I’m an adult now.”

After finishing the enjoyable wrap party.

And shooting some additional behind-the-scenes footage to upload online.

In early July.

All filming for “The Real Hero” was completed.

And simultaneously.

『Kim Donghu’s splendid return! Breaking 45% viewership! Already? When the final episode is tomorrow?』

“Our Fake Marriage” was also heading toward its conclusion.

By the way, I couldn’t watch this final episode with Sujin.

To be more precise.

>I’m not watching with you this time

<Why?

>Are you seriously asking? Really? Are you actually human? You’re a beast! A pervert!

Sujin declared a temporary restraining order.

This kind of thing was really cute.

Especially when she would grumble like this but then.

>But I still want to see you, so contact me.

>If you don’t, you’re dead.

>(selfie photo)

This was Sujin’s way of expressing affection with sudden gestures.

‘That’s why I moved quickly when she said she was going to film a kiss scene with another guy.’

Thinking this, I went home after a long time.

I hadn’t been able to visit properly because of filming.

And if I get busy again, I won’t have time to see my family.

Visiting when I had time was the best option.

Plus.

“Oppa! Why are you only coming now!”

To avoid being scolded by Seohyun, now 6 years old.

Regular visits were essential.

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Kim Seohyun, 6 years old.

A whole 15 years younger than Kim Donghu.

Already said to have inherited Kim Donghu’s talent for good looks.

Kim Seohyun, who shocked everyone and drew attention with her charm.

Had been unusually prickly and haughty since she was young.

Everyone bowed to her because she was pretty.

She had learned early that the world was easy.

However.

There was one case where Kim Seohyun became just a little child, even a toddler.

“Why didn’t oppa come… waaaaaah!”

It was when it involved her favorite oppa.

The most handsome, coolest, only prince on a white horse in the world was her oppa, Kim Donghu.

The oppa who always smiled at her, played with her, the really good oppa, Kim Donghu.

Everything was good except.

The problem was that he was too busy because too many people besides her liked him.

Bad oppa, stupid oppa, dumb oppa!

No, take back all those thoughts just now.

Why take them back? Because.

Beep beep beep, beep.

“It’s oppa!”

Though he was late, he came now.

She had a lot to say, but scolding came first.

“Oppa! Why are you only coming now!”

And exactly one second later, she had to run and hug her oppa tightly.

“Sorry, but I came as quickly as I could because I missed our Seohyun.”

“R-really?!”

“Of course. You’re oppa’s number one, aren’t you?”

“Hehe… but what’s that in your hand?”

“Of course it’s a present for our Princess Seohyun. I heard Koongsooni and Secret Chuchu are the most popular these days?”

“Wow, wooow…!!! So we’re going to play with this today?”

“Of course.”

“Oppa is the best!”

Kim Seohyun received the toy and ran to her room, looking very happy.

She seemed to want to open it and play with it a bit first.

‘Children will be children after all.’

Why did mom and dad say Seohyun was mature and smart for her age?

Kim Donghu shrugged and smiled at Seohyun’s childlike behavior.

‘But why are mom and dad looking at Seohyun’s room with strange eyes?’

Is there something there?

He was about to go check, but Seohyun came out with the toy first.

“Oppa! Let’s play!”

“Yes, let’s play a lot today!”

While playing.

“Son, are you really okay with time? You didn’t come unnecessarily, did you?”

“No, today is fine.”

“Really? Well, if our son says it’s okay, then it’s okay.”

He also chatted with his mother in between.

“So… hmm, when you do something like ‘Will You Marry Me?’, don’t you usually… introduce your family?”

“Ah… we got an offer, but we both declined. We thought exposing our private lives wasn’t very good.”

“…I see.”

While seeing his father’s somewhat disappointed expression.

Kim Donghu enjoyed a leisurely rest with his family after a long time.

“Are you busy next week too?”

“Not busy, but I have plans.”

“What plans?”

“I have to go to my bride’s concert.”

“Ah, I see?”

“Oppa! No talking about other women when you’re with me! Especially about ‘Will You Marry Me’!”

“Ah, yes, sorry, oppa made a mistake.”

“Yes! You shouldn’t do that!”

“I understand.”

After playing for who knows how long.

Eventually, Seohyun fell asleep in Donghu’s arms without anyone noticing.

‘I wonder who will take my real little sister.’

Whoever she meets.

He hoped they would be at least as strong as him.

Thinking this, when he entered Seohyun’s room.

Kim Donghu witnessed a shocking scene.

“…She already had what I bought her?”

But she didn’t mention it and played happily with me all this time?

Why his little sister was evaluated as mature.

Kim Donghu immediately understood the reason.

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Mid-July.

Gocheok Sky Dome was engulfed in unexpected heat.

“Wow… so many people. How many is this?”

“About… twenty-five thousand? Anyway, they say it’s completely sold out.”

Bloombell’s solo concert.

Proving their popularity, the surrounding area was completely paralyzed.

A dome concert in their third year since debut.

It was proof of their unbelievable level of popularity.

It was a stage that made them nervous and one where they had to prove themselves.

And at times like this, they wanted to receive support from someone they liked.

But.

‘…Donghu is busy.’

Jaerin had honestly half given up when saying “You’ll come to the concert, right?”

Since an entertainer’s schedule could change at any time.

Even if they confidently said they would come, there were many cases when they couldn’t.

Plus.

‘As the concert got closer, there was no contact.’

He probably couldn’t contact her because he felt sorry about not being able to come.

So Ryu Jaerin gave up expecting Kim Donghu to come.

It was disappointing but couldn’t be helped.

So.

“Is brother-in-law coming today too?!”

At the youngest member’s question.

“No, I don’t think he can make it.”

She could only smile desolately.