episode_0049

[Movie that raises questions about why there’s no reshoot.]

Author: ㅇㅇ(211.36)

Mermaid Princess <- Seriously, a reshoot for this is urgent.

Realistic mermaids appeared, so why on earth are they using humans as actors?

If it's because of political correctness to cast a black actor, I don't think it's right…

Mermaids should play mermaid roles; it doesn't make sense for humans to play mermaids, right?

But wouldn't it be better if real sirens were cast instead?

From the trailer, it seems like there are no mermaids, just sea creatures;;

How is that supposed to be a loving gaze towards the prince? It looks more like wanting to devour him alive…

Even grabbing any siren playing at the beach and making them act would be better than that, right?

Recommend 231, Not recommend 5

– Sirens wanting to earn money are caught in the East Sea.

ㄴ Even if they earn, they can’t really use it… Their lower body is fish, so they can’t go far out of the water…_(Author)

ㄴ This species is truly messed up, lol

– Logat’s statement sounds quite gay-like;;

ㄴ (Is that so? Con)_(Author)

– It’s not a problem for humans to play mermaid roles; the issue is with sea creatures playing mermaid roles.

ㄴ That’s right, lol

ㄴ When I first saw the trailer, I seriously thought they were merfolk.

– But how do sirens communicate? Don’t they usually live in the water?

ㄴ They seal themselves well to prevent water from entering and briefly use it when coming out of the water._(Author)

ㄴ …Like batteries or something?

ㄴ piacommunity.com/AnotherSpecies/…<- Check here for details ㄱㄱ_(Author)

– A reshoot is indeed urgent. My childhood memories are being ruined because of Black Mermaid Princess…

ㄴ True_(Author)

– The authenticity is on point, yeah, sirens are supposed to be a species that eats humans.

ㄴ Their appearance doesn't match the authenticity_(Author)

ㄴ Ah.

After spending a long holiday of one day, was there a change in mood?

The boss, who always insisted on working seven days a week, gathered the bartenders after finishing Saturday work and made a proposal.

"Let's take Sundays off from now on. After resting for four days, I realized that no matter how good work is, people need rest."

Seems like work had become a bit overwhelming due to the increased number of customers recently.

Given the slight need for some breathing room in daily life, all the bartenders, including myself, agreed with the boss's suggestion.

Thus, we welcomed our first regular day off.

As if by habit, I woke up at 6 p.m. to get ready for work, but upon realizing it was a holiday, I lazily sprawled back onto the bed.

"I made a lot of plans yesterday, but I feel too lazy to follow through."

The plan was to watch all the online lectures that came up on Saturday morning, finish pending assignments in the remaining time, and then leisurely browse the community.

However, when it came time to execute the plan, getting up was not easy due to the cozy comfort of the bed.

…How did I shake off this lethargy and prepare for work in my usual routine?

Lying still and staring at the dim ceiling, Jaehyuk knocked on the door and spoke to me.

"Are you up? If you are, come out quickly to eat."

"Yeah…"

Forcing my sluggish body up, I opened the door, and in the distance wafted the familiar savory and hearty smell of bread.

Yawning widely, I sat at the table, and he placed a plate with a tempting sandwich in front of me.

"…You're really something."

"What?"

"Behaving so systematically even on holidays. Sometimes I wonder if you're truly human?"

How can you be so diligent even on holidays?

Shouldn't you usually show signs of fatigue and disarray?

Staring at the sandwich with disgust like it's a monster, he shook his head while licking his lips.

"It's not that impressive to make a big deal out of. How's the sandwich? Does it suit your taste?"

"Yeah, it seems perfect for a light meal. It tastes good today too."

"Well, I'm glad if it's tasty."

After speaking bluntly, Jaehyuk gulped down the orange juice.

For a moment, the guy who had been staring blankly at the sandwich in front of him suddenly let out a deep sigh, feeling frustrated for some reason.

"Sigh…"

"What's wrong? Do you have a problem?"

"No, it's just that I don't know what to do with this holiday coming up. As you know, I don't really have any hobbies to speak of."

Listening to his words, I pondered if he truly had none, but it was clear that unlike other friends, a hobby didn't immediately come to mind for him.

After sipping his juice, he thought for a while and then remembered that during the holidays, he had been watching shorts. So, I suggested, "Well, why not watch shorts or animations? You seemed to enjoy them during the holidays."

"…I only watched that because I had nothing else to do during the holiday; I don't usually watch them. They're not very entertaining."

"I see your point…"

Even before the racial mutation crisis erupted, "Mermaid Princess" had received unfavorable reviews due to casting issues.

As he said, rather than going to see that, wouldn't it be better to go to the beach and watch the sirens sing?

…Of course, until the counting compulsion is completely resolved, I won't be able to step foot on the beach.

Despite continuing the conversation with light jokes, the problem wasn't easily resolved.

Starting to feel increasingly frustrated, just as I was about to give up to avoid unnecessary stress…

Knock!

The savior who would resolve this awkward situation sent me a message.

[The cosplay outfit is ready! If you have time, come pick it up!]

"The timing is truly fantastic."

After quickly replying that I would go, I began preparing to go out with Jaehyuk.

—–

Returning to Arachne's residence after three weeks.

The place looked quite different from the last time we visited.

If it had appeared quite messy last time, now it felt like it could be vacated at a moment's notice, all neat and tidy.

With a puzzled expression, as I slowly surveyed the house, Arachne, who had finished preparing to receive guests, approached us gracefully and greeted us.

"Long time no see, you two! Was it… three weeks?"

"Nice to see you again, Son… I mean, Arachne? What should I call you…"

"Ahaha! Just call me 'Clara'! Titles like Son or Arachne are too stiff, aren't they?"

"Got it, then… Nice to see you again, Clara."

"Hehe, much smoother, I like it! It has a nice ring to it."

Noticing Clara's unusually high spirits today, I gazed at her with concern, and she, sensing my worry, quickly reassured me.

"Don't look at me so worriedly, Miss Bartender. I'm not the same as the potion-making Arachne!"

"…No, it's just that the quiet and mature demeanor you showed at the bar is quite different."

"Oh, that can't be helped. It's because my expectations as a designer have reached their peak, you could say? To put it simply…"

Snap!

While tapping her spider legs in contemplation, she suddenly snapped her fingers, as if something had come to mind.

"Winning the first prize in the lottery feels like the anticipation and happiness right before receiving the prize!"

"Oh, um, congratulations?"

"Hehe, thanks to whom do I owe this? Well then, it's time for you to check the outfit you requested! Are you ready in your heart?"

"Yes, please show me."

Unknowingly tensing up, I swallowed nervously, then chuckled at her reaction before Clara disappeared into the room.

During the short time she took to bring the clothes, I started tapping my foot with rising anticipation.

"I'm looking forward to this."

If I weren't excited, it would be a lie.

The cosplay costume I had asked Arachne to make was the uniform worn by my favorite character, a fleet admiral.

They said that the outfit had been crafted by skilled hands into excellent quality. How could a hardcore fan not be thrilled?

Although the fact that I had to wear it was a bit of a flaw, the uniform pants were trousers, not a skirt like the character wore.

Since I didn't really have any reservations about wearing them, there shouldn't be much of an issue.

"It must look pretty good, right?"

Muttering to myself, I glanced subtly at Jaehyuk, but he remained silent.

While I was poking fun at his consistently unamused demeanor, the costume I had ordered finally revealed itself before me.

But…

"…A skirt and black stockings? Why is this…"

Alongside the trousers, I noticed the uniform skirt and black stockings.

As I looked at them with a puzzled expression, Arachne raised her eyebrows and began to explain slowly.

"It was a truly charming outfit! Similar to a bartender suit, it covered everything but revealed the beautiful curves of a woman, captivating people with its allure! It was quite fun designing it!"

"But you see…"

She lifted the black stockings and skirt she held in her hand as if to show them off, expressing regret as she spoke.

"After finishing it all, I felt quite disappointed, like… how should I put it… the charm drew a line for itself and deliberately didn't cross it? Then I thought! Instead of subtly revealing a woman's beauty, let's go for a more definitive approach!"

Arachne handed me both the uniform pants and skirt, along with the black stockings, while smiling broadly.

"In my opinion, while sticking to the original is important, sometimes it's good to go beyond. So, Miss Bartender?"

What do you think?

…Why bother asking.

As if entranced, I accepted the cosplay costume she offered.

Heading towards the dressing room where I had used it before.