episode_0026
by adminThe audition venue was in chaos.
With the situation already not good, two more auditionees had appeared. This alone was enough to cheer about, but the shock to be received wasn’t ending there.
The identities of those who appeared were Seo Yeon-ju and Kim Seon-il.
The audition venue became as quiet as a mouse. This was because something no one there had predicted had happened.
“….”
Shouting and being surprised is only possible when you’re only moderately surprised.
What was unfolding before their eyes now was a defection. Everyone’s eyes widened as they tried to understand the situation.
Eventually, it was Seo Yeon-ju who broke the silence.
“…Only Sua-ssi’s reaction is different? You’re not surprised.”
One word directed at Lee Sua.
Immediately, everyone’s gaze converged on Sua.
“….”
A nearly flawless blank expression.
Moreover, Sua’s gaze wasn’t even directed at Kim Seon-il and Seo Yeon-ju. It was still fixed on the auditionee who was performing.
Thanks to that, questions and surprise bloomed everywhere.
‘Even in this situation, her concentration doesn’t waver. She’s extraordinary.’
‘Is that person not even surprised by Kim Seon-il and Seo Yeon-ju?’
‘I’m seeing this woman for the first time today, and she’s crazy bold.’
Of course, the person in question’s circumstances were different.
‘Ouch.’
Sua winced because her tongue, which she’d accidentally bitten, hurt so much.
The word ‘unresponsive’ was a huge misnomer. In fact, her current state was closer to ‘petrified’ or ‘frozen’.
…She was so surprised that she had completely frozen.
The reason she only fixed her gaze on the auditionee?
It was only natural because she didn’t even dare to look at the two actors who had suddenly appeared. She might jump if she looked at them.
‘What on earth is going on?’
‘Sword’s’ situation wasn’t good at all. That’s why it was hard to understand. Would actors of such high caliber volunteer to jump into a fire?
She wondered if Park Jun knew the answer, so she turned her head, but to no avail. He was also sitting there with a vacant expression.
‘Could this be what they meant by a 1st-class script?’
If Sua’s guess was correct, it meant that the script’s rating could change depending on the actors involved. It was an important factor.
‘Well, anyway, it’s good for me…?’
She couldn’t understand it at all, but it was definitely beneficial. Just as Sua was barely managing to repair her broken brain,
“I was hoping to see Sua-ssi surprised this time, but far from being surprised, you’re not even welcoming me?”
Sua thought. Not at all?
She was surprised, and the joy was immeasurable. She was already having a hard time because the Ha-ryeong applicant was missing from today’s auditionees. How could she not be happy?
“Sua-ssi, do you not like me much?”
Seo Yeon-ju asked playfully, smiling slightly.
Sua only composed herself, even more nervous. She was very worried that she might make a mistake. Furthermore, she even bought a rabbit doll with Seo Yeon-ju’s card…
“No. Welcome.”
“Hearing you say that makes me scared, though.”
She smiled even brighter, but Sua only had more and more thoughts. Thinking about whether or not she reported that incident to the police…
Sua soon came to her senses. Ah, let’s not have unnecessary thoughts. First, completing a work with 1st-class value comes first.
“…Are you interested in the Ha-ryeong role?”
“Of course. Why? Ah, I see.”
Seo Yeon-ju smiled and shrugged her shoulders.
“Are you worried I won’t be able to pull it off? Should I really have to audition in front of Sua-ssi?”
The pride she playfully revealed didn’t come across as abrasive at all. Rather, the bright and cheeky feeling only blended with her innocence. At least, that’s how Sua felt.
‘We absolutely have to hire Seo Yeon-ju-nim. Is there any doubt…?’
Her face is pretty. She’s good at acting. She has a good personality.
There was no reason to fail her, and it wouldn’t do for Sua to act as an audition judge. Seo Yeon-ju was already a proven actress.
Sua nodded.
“You can do Ha-ryeong. But you have to be prepared.”
It meant she should be prepared for it to fall apart since the investment and everything else hadn’t been resolved yet. But it seemed to have been conveyed differently.
A flame-like thing flickered in Seo Yeon-ju’s eyes.
“Of course. I have no intention of being easily devoured by a rookie. Rather, I hope Sua-ssi is well prepared.”
…It seems she stimulated a different part.
As Seo Yeon-ju and Kim Seon-il blended into the atmosphere.
The spy sent from CT Entertainment, Son Ji-a, still hadn’t picked up her phone.
‘…What on earth is going on here?’
The appearance of Kim Seon-il and Seo Yeon-ju was shocking, but she adapted to that fact surprisingly quickly. However, what Son Ji-a couldn’t truly understand was another being.
Lee Sua. A completely unknown rookie she didn’t even know existed.
‘Seo Yeon-ju and Kim Seon-il have been only looking at Lee Sua since they arrived.’
‘Sword’ is clearly Director Park Jun’s work, but Seo Yeon-ju and Kim Seon-il have only been looking at Lee Sua since they entered.
As if all decision-making power was in the hands of that rookie.
Let’s say even that is possible. There are all sorts of circumstances in the world. But what Son Ji-a found most difficult to understand was the attitude Sua was showing.
‘What, she’s treating Seo Yeon-ju like an ordinary aspiring actress?’
She shows no sign of welcoming them, even though Kim Seon-il and Seo Yeon-ju came. Rather, isn’t her face closer to being uncomfortable with the commotion?
…She looks like she might even fail Seo Yeon-ju.
‘This is a headache, what should I report? No, I should report it as it is. But if I report it as it is, will they believe it?’
While Son Ji-a was confused.
“Ah, uh, Yeon-ju-ssi, Seon-il-ssi, first, oh my, there are no chairs left. Just sit here for now….”
Park Jun’s mouth spat out honorifics, even though he was flustered. He knew how to distinguish between public and private, even though they were comfortable talking to each other in private.
He even got up to make a seat for Seo Yeon-ju and Kim Seon-il, and the other auditionees acted similarly. It was an instinct when seeing celebrities.
But Kim Seon-il shook his head.
“I’m a supporting actor, Seo Yeon-ju is Ha-ryeong. That’s enough for us.”
“Thank you. It’s a truly grateful story, but I’m so flustered. So suddenly? What on earth is the reason?”
“Well, actually.”
Seo Yeon-ju opened her mouth.
“We didn’t just come because we liked the work.”
“…Then what’s the reason?”
“Hmm? What could the reason be?”
Seo Yeon-ju answered nonchalantly, while also rolling her eyes and meeting Sua’s gaze.
Intently.
She looks at Sua very intently.
Sua was shaking.
Me? Did you come because of me? No way, right?
Meanwhile, Kim Seon-il placed a pile of scripts in front of Park Jun.
“Anyway, we didn’t come as a joke. Look at this part. Seo Yeon-ju even underlined the script as she memorized it.”
“…Are you crazy? Why did you take someone else’s script without permission? Ah, more importantly, it’s almost time to go. Director-nim, we’ve delivered everything anyway.”
Seo Yeon-ju waved her hand.
“Then we’ll be waiting for your call.”
The two left after saying those words. Afterwards, Park Jun had to resume the audition, holding his bewildered head.
What was interesting was that the audition changed completely after they left. As if a parallel universe had changed.
『If you truly intend to pass, then cut me down.』
『That can’t be!』
There were clearly only expressions of regret for coming here, but now it was very different.
It was as if the actors were begging him to pick them. Their will was like a hero protecting the world from a demon king.
Sua, who had been watching everything, couldn’t help but realize it. The power of a famous actor’s name is this strong. It was amazing.
And after a while. Finally.
When the audition ended and only the two of them were left.
“Sua-ssi, Sua-ssi!”
Park Jun immediately stuck his face in front of Sua.
“Oh my gosh, I can’t believe this! What on earth is going on? Did Sua-ssi make this happen?”
“….”
Sua remained silent. How could she answer when she didn’t know anything?
─♩♪♬
It was then that Park Jun’s phone rang.
“Yes. Hello? It’s an unknown number, who is this?”
Soon, Park Jun widened his eyes and stood up.
“Ah? It’s CEO Kim I-seo from Mystic Entertainment? Ah, I know them! Yeon-ju and Seon-il’s agency. Yes, what’s the matter….”
The call continued.
“Yes, please speak comfortably. I’m listening.”
The call was quite long, and Park Jun glanced at Sua from time to time. As if Sua’s existence was the topic of the call.
Then at some point.
“Yes?”
He suddenly collapsed. Not on the chair, but on the floor.
“…You’re giving us the full investment?”
It was accompanied by a mumbling as if his soul had left his body.
◈◈◈◈◈
The next morning.
Sua hadn’t left her bed yet, even though she was awake. It was because her heart was strange even when she touched the rabbit doll’s ears.
Restless. She felt so good, but also amazed and stuff.
First, she retraced what had happened yesterday.
‘What is it? Everything was solved at once.’
Short film ‘Sword’. There were many problems.
How to gather investors, what to do about actors…
But all the problems were solved all at once. Mystic’s CEO, who appeared out of nowhere, put a full stop to all the questions.
“…What on earth is going on?”
She pondered for a moment, but soon decided to abandon these thoughts. It was a waste of time since she couldn’t know it right now anyway.
Yeah, it’s twice as important to think about what to do in the future.
She can now do a work based on a 1st-class script. Two of them, in fact. She was so happy that she could only worry about what to do in the future.
“Kim Seon-il and Seo Yeon-ju. It turns out I’m working with them on two projects.”
She was amazed even as she muttered to herself. Is this real?
She suddenly thought of Saeng-ji. A friend who’s an entertainment reporter.
What kind of reaction would Saeng-ji have if she knew that Sua was working with the two actors? Would she make a fuss about it being an exclusive scoop? Maybe she’ll get a promotion.
…Should I contact her after a long time?
“No, no matter how I think about it, that’s not right.”
She slapped her cheeks with the palm of her hand. *Tok tok tok*. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Do I have time to meddle in other people’s business right now?
“Lee Sua, this isn’t the time to meddle in other people’s business. It’s time to worry about not being called a nuisance rookie….”
From Sua’s point of view, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity had come, and it would be a problem if it resulted in falling into the abyss. She had to use it as a stepping stone to make her jump straight to success.
And for that, of course.
“Acting!”
Acting ability is key.
Only acting ability is important.
“Do my best. Do my best….”
Sua repeatedly muttered and checked the delivery that was at the door. The script for Kim Yu-han’s role had finally arrived.
…The box is quite big?
She wondered if it was because of the safety packaging, but it was also quite heavy.
*Buuuk*!
Afterwards, when she opened the delivery box using a box cutter, a unique paper smell came up and tickled the tip of her nose. Five volumes of scripts were looking up at Sua.
“…Are there usually this many scripts for a drama?”
As she took them out one by one, she found a note from the writer.
[ I’m sending everything to Sua-yang just in case. You only need to be familiar with the final version, but if you have time, read the others too. I hope you’ll show the answer that Sua-yang has found in front of the camera. ]
What are the other scripts besides the final version? What does it mean to find the answer in her own way? Sua tilted her head for a moment, but.
She was able to understand writer Lee Geum-suk’s words after activating the Special Ability.
[ Special Mobile Unit 808 Final Version ]
[ Special Mobile Unit 808 Kim Yu-han A Option ]
[ Special Mobile Unit 808 Kim Yu-han B Option ] ….
“Ah, so that’s what she meant by sending everything.”
Sua, who even struggles with assembling Legos, understood this time!
From the beginning, nothing about Kim Yu-han was certain. In the end, it seemed that she was given the discretion to choose. It meant she should read it and choose what she thought was most appropriate.
It would usually take a normal actor a lifetime just to look through everything, but….
“…Doesn’t it matter much? I have a Special Ability, right?”
When the thought reached there, a rosy imagination unfolded in her head. She was perfectly performing in front of the camera, and the director was giving the okay sign with a face full of emotion.
Sua only nonchalantly swept back her hair, and everyone grabbed Sua’s hands and said, “Unnie, please take me. Take my assets too. No, just take my house deed too….”
“….”
What am I doing now?
Sua stopped imagining with a red face.
“Ahem.”
After clearing her throat, she obediently entered the phone booth in the Special Ability space. Let’s just practice properly.
[ Special Mobile Unit 808 Final Version ]
▶ Sufficient elements to implement.
▶ Experience completed / 1st class
001 ─ Kim Yu-han
002 ─ Lee Gang-cheol
003 ─ Ha Yun-jin ….
Sua dialed. But this time, 002.
She had decided to learn all the scripts, but that didn’t mean she only intended to experience Kim Yu-han in each script.
She intended to experience all the roles besides the one she was playing. It would be helpful to learn about Kim Yu-han from the perspective of other characters.
*Sssssssss*!
Afterwards, Sua devoted herself to the script experience, even skipping meals.
No, it would be more accurate to say that she even forgot her hunger.
The experience was more fun than she thought.
◈◈◈◈◈
Three days later.
The tension of jumping into her first work and the fun of the script experience.
Thanks to the combination of these two elements, Sua devoted herself to the script experience for 3 days and went out after a long time. Park Jun’s call was the reason.
The destination was a cafe with a rather gloomy interior, but the darkness of the lighting wasn’t felt. It was because Park Jun was smiling so brightly.
“Sua-ssi! This way!”
Park Jun, who was raising his hand, was much neater than before. In addition, he often burst into laughter, which she hadn’t seen before.
Sua understood his jumping-for-joy heart. How happy would he be to be able to create the work he had been hoping for?
However.
However, what Sua couldn’t understand was.
“Sua-ssi, thank you so much. I was able to get investment for my work entirely thanks to Sua-ssi.”
The fact that Park Jun was giving Sua the credit for getting the investment. Of course, Sua blinked because she couldn’t understand.
“Um, didn’t you say you received investment from Mystic Entertainment?”
“Yes. That’s right.”
She was even more confused by Park Jun’s joyful nodding.
Mystic Entertainment? I don’t know them at all. Mystic Entertainment’s CEO? Of course, I don’t know who they are.
“The CEO of Mystic Entertainment is very interested in Sua-ssi. Not only did they allow the two actors to participate, but they also promised the investment. Thanks to that, all the paperwork—”
So why are they interested in me?
After that, Park Jun excitedly continued to talk.
The story that he was easily introduced to other roles thanks to Seo Yeon-ju and Kim Seon-il’s name value, the story that he found a good film company thanks to Mystic Entertainment…
…I don’t know. I don’t know. Sua only nodded.
How much time had passed since then.
*Tak*.
Park Jun put several film photos on the desk.
Inside the square frame was a forest filled with tall trees. It looked quite gloomy to Sua.
“This is a cypress forest located in Wanju, Jeollabuk-do. I think we’ll be filming our movie here.”
“I see.”
“In fact, the fact that I’m telling you about the filming location itself is overwhelming. I thought it would definitely fall through….”
“…I’m glad I didn’t have to sell my organs.”
Sua said it sincerely, but Director Park smiled.
“I know, right. This is all thanks to Sua-ssi too.”
Afterwards, Sua received scripts and was given information about the schedule while being thanked several times.
“We’re aiming to wrap it up quickly and concisely. We plan to start filming in two weeks and finish it within that week.”
She felt new and nervous as she was given the exact date. It was becoming clear to her that she would be in front of the camera.
As she signed the contract, Sua only said briefly.
“I’ll do my best.”
She was sincere.
◈◈◈◈◈
Time flowed like water.
“What? Hey, Imma. Son Ji-a. Are you serious right now?”
After receiving Son Ji-a’s report from CT Entertainment.
[ Saeng-ji: I’m so busy I’m gonna die…. ]
[ Saeng-ji: Ah, I wish there was an exclusive scoop ㅠ.ㅜ ]
[ Deer: Anyone wanna play games? ]
[ Monkeying: Breaking news breaking news ]
[ Monkeying: Yang Ha-rin is going to the short film festival!!! ]
[ Monkeying: I heard it’s Director Jo Eui-shin’s work? ]
A group chat room that was as noisy as usual.
[ Unsaved number ]
[ Sua-ssi, this is Mystic Entertainment CEO Kim I-seo. I’d like to meet and talk to you briefly. ]
And a call from the CEO of Mystic Entertainment.
[ Seo Yeon-ju-Kim Seon-il enters mock filming of ‘Special Mobile Unit 808’ ]
[ Seo Yeon-ju… What’s her resolve for the mock filming? Just like she always does. ]
[ Kim Yu-han, veiled in mystery, will he participate in the mock filming? ]
[ Refusal to cover mock filming. How great is what they’re hiding? ]
Articles that are still pouring out from time to time.
“Ugh.”
Leaving all of that behind, Sua put on her shoes in the shoe rack. At the same time, she took a deep breath while looking at the mirror next to her.
“Hooo….”
The time had finally come.
The day of the mock filming of Special Mobile Unit 808.
“I’ll be back.”
Sua hugged the rabbit doll tightly and left the house.
After completely finishing the experience of all the scripts and all the roles.
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