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“The anime will end with episode 4, which will be uploaded on the weekend.”

Beginning Partra ends with episode 4, and the subsequent episodes will be continued as webtoons.

Dong-sik Oh, who was in charge of animation production, said he had no time because he was preparing to study abroad.

He said he would continue to be in charge of the character design of Seorim Ping.

“I’ve handed over the first part of the webtoon scenario to Yunseo, so she’ll take care of it. She said she’ll serialize the second part if she gets an idea.”

They said that if the film festival entry wins an award, they will draw a promotional webtoon.

“These two people’s roles are finished, and the film production is completely ours.”

Minji said with a serious expression.

Of course, we knew that it was just his expression, so we weren’t nervous at all.

“Since the production cost has increased, we’ll push it forward as a blockbuster. There’s no business in the face of a barrage of material, hehehe.”

“Against.”

“Why!”

Eugene rarely voiced an opposing opinion.

In fact, Eugene isn’t really interested in the process or plan that leads to the results.

It seems like it’s okay as long as the results are good enough for them to stand out.

“You’re calling it a youth film festival? You obviously know that they can’t afford to spend a lot of money on production, so you’re saying they’re going to make a good film with that money? The judges will be really happy, right?”

Everyone’s eyes widen and they look at Eugene.

Of course, me too.

“Why, why?”

“No, I was wondering why you were so right. You’re not interested in this kind of thing.”

“If you’re interested!”

As expected, it’s Eugene who has to be this angry.

“You said you wanted to win the grand prize. Then, you have to catch the judges’ eyes. It’s good to pay attention to the location, props, and costumes, but you have to make it as invisible as possible.”

Eugene is right.

Awards are given out in college, high school, and middle school categories, but the high production costs for high school and middle school can actually be detrimental.

As much as possible, you have to compete with ideas, scenarios, and acting.

As for directing, Minji is top-notch, so there’s no need to worry.

“Then, this body’s scenario is important. Okay, I’ll pick a story about love and separation that kills.”

“Don’t really kill me.”

The organizers decide on a theme every year, and this year’s theme is ‘love.’

Minji disappeared, leaving a message saying she would finish the script before the vacation.

To be exact, after school, I went scouting locations with Beomjun, took background shots to replace pre-production, and wrote and deleted the script repeatedly.

Beomjun followed Minji around, saying that he thought he would get musical inspiration if he saw the actual place.

Of course, I realized that there was another intention, so I quietly cheered Beomjun on from behind.

Several of the video production team members voluntarily followed Minji and Beomjun.

As Minzy’s videos became hits one after another, from sparring videos to the Seriming song music video, she gained followers at school.

Several of them showed interest in the youth film festival.

“Anyway, if I’m going to film part 3, I can’t do it alone.”

“Which film festival are you submitting 3 films to?”

“One film festival entry, one to be screened at the October Arts Festival, and the last one is an expose video.”

“October Arts Festival?”

“Take an interest in school. Our school festival is in October.”

The Seorim Arts Festival held in October is famous for its splendid beauty.

Since it is a school where many active actors and idols attend, huge crowds flock to events open to the public.

What we’re aiming for is a film festival that screens films made by students.

Because it has a homecoming day atmosphere, many famous directors and entertainers from among the graduates attend.

It is the perfect stage to ‘visually’ expose the chairman’s corruption.

“I’ll prepare for both the case when the chairman and his group allow our film to be screened and the case when they obstruct it, but for both plans to work, we have to win an award at the film festival. Of course, since I’m involved, I’ll win it, hehe.”

If someone else did that, you would say they were unlucky, but since it was Minji who said it, I have a feeling she will get an award.

“I understand the plan, but can you film all 3 episodes during the vacation?”

“Good question.”

Minji said with her characteristically bookish expression.

“Actually, the movie is one and the exposure video is an epilogue containing interviews. If there were three separate parts, no matter how much I did, I wouldn’t be able to film them all during the vacation.”

He said he would make two parts that would be connected like the first and second halves of a one-act play, but with a smaller ending.

“Film festival entries are usually under 30 minutes long. The ones that will be screened at film festivals are similar, so the total running time is about 40 minutes?”

The actual film, excluding the interview footage, wasn’t even the length of a drama.

“In middle school, my friend and I did all the roles of the director and filming crew, except for the actors. This time, we got a lot of applicants after seeing our channel. We’ll use you as much as we want, hahaha.”

It was an evil smile that made you wish for the applicant’s soul to rest in peace.

*****

“If you do well, you can come in at the end of the year.”

Oh Yu-jin spoke to Han So-ra on the other end of the phone.

“Yeah. I think that’s why my dad is going into fall. He wants to make a movie in Korea now.”

Director Han Jae-ryong, who moved to the United States 10 years ago, directed a total of four films there.

Although the first film was a flop, the remaining three achieved significant box office success.

“Don’t tell Hajin. I want to surprise her.”

“Okay.”

After a brief pause, Han So-ra spoke first.

“Aren’t you worried about me going back?”

“Why me?”

“Hajin likes me more?”

“Huh, that’s funny. I’ve been by Hajin’s side for 10 years. I know Hajin better than anyone else. Aren’t you the one who’s anxious? What if Hajin isn’t the same when you come back?”

“… … .”

“Why aren’t you saying anything?”

“Haha, as expected from Eugene. It was a good thing you tried it once.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I was worried that you’d die if I went back. But from what I heard, your fighting ability is amazing. This is how I feel about fighting.”

“Fighting?”

“Yeah… Fighting is a bit weird, but winning love? We both like Hajin.”

“Big.”

Oh Yu-jin couldn’t answer Han So-ra’s direct question.

“Even before I came to America, when people said Hajin was pretty, my heart would race and I would get mad. That… I thought it wouldn’t happen when I got older, but it still makes my heart race when I hear it. And… Even though it’s just my face on the screen, when she smiles, I’m so happy.”

Han So-ra’s time has stopped 10 years ago when she heard someone say, “You’re prettier.”

Oh Yu-jin, who saw the face of the girl in love beyond the screen, instinctively felt that she was a formidable opponent.

He wasn’t an easy opponent even before he went to America, but now he’s at the final boss level.

“But I won’t push you forward without thinking. Hajin is Hajin and you and Eugene are inseparable friends. You protect Hajin when I’m away… I really like you.”

“Hmm, after living in America for a long time, the trembling puppy turned into a fox? Come in and I’ll show you how many tails it has.”

“I’m going to take it all off and go in. It’s been a while since I’ve lived in Korea, so I have to enjoy it first. I’m dying of friendship.”

Oh Yu-jin’s expression softened slightly, as if it felt like the competition was being postponed.

“What kind of expression would Hajin make if he found out we were doing this?”

“I guess so. He pretends not to know, but he knows who we’re looking at. It annoys me every time I think about it.”

“Hajin would be nice. Doesn’t Eugene make someone like her jealous? Doesn’t she miss me, a rising Hollywood star?”

“Sora, you really have changed. You can even say something like that.”

“It’s been 10 years. I think I’ve grown up more than I thought.”

Certainly, Han So-ra on the screen has matured to the point where she is closer to a woman than a girl.

Oh Yu-jin, who was looking over her body, felt a surge of anger for no reason.

“Ah, I like Eugene too. Should I just split it in half and share it with Hajin?”

Oh Yu-jin felt a sense of change as she saw Han So-ra making such jokes so casually.

I told myself not to take it lightly like I did when I was young.

*

It was a similar chill to last time, if not even stronger.

‘Looks like someone’s been chewing me out so much.’

*****

The week before vacation —

Minji, who had dark circles under her eyes, called us.

Beomjun’s face was pale from how much he had suffered.

“Pain is inevitable for the creation of a masterpiece. I’ve never given birth, but I think I know the pain of labor.”

Minji’s water level is still precarious today.

“Since such words are being said, I guess it’s still worth living.”

“Please be lenient today, I’m joking to survive.”

Then, a document that appears to be a synopsis is displayed.

“I’ll probably revise it before filming, but it won’t change much. First of all, the title is… .”

[Chae Hong-junsa]

“I guess I should change the title first. What’s so hard about it?”

“No, 4 characters is difficult?”

“The number of characters is not the problem. What does this mean? Is it an idiom?”

It is said that he was an official dispatched to the provinces during the reign of King Yeonsangun of Joseon to seek out beautiful women and good horses.

It is usually called Chaehongsa, but that name appears more often in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty.

“Hong is a woman and Jun is a horse. Starting in the 11th year of King Yeonsangun’s reign, he went around the country and captured women with looks that the king would like. They say there were about 10,000 of them.”

“It’s trash.”

“So he was dethroned.”

I hastily cut him off as we were about to move on to history class.

“If it’s a Joseon Dynasty official position, is this a historical drama?”

“The story of Joseon is mentioned, but it’s about the past of the male and female leads, so it’s not very significant. This is a reincarnation.”

“Reincarnation?”

An unexpected word popped out.