episode_0066

“It’s 160,000 won.”

“Here.”

It was about 10,000 won more expensive than the recent price, but I bought it because it was impossible to get it anymore if I didn’t buy it here.

I’m thinking of buying it first and looking around for more.

Because if I don’t pay, it’s not mine yet.

Unforeseen accidents must be avoided!

“No matter what, is there anyone who wants to take what you are holding and buy it?”

“The retro game market is scary. I don’t know what kind of scheming trick might be waiting for me!”

You never know, because deception and deception are part of everyday life.

I also bought an unopened item before, but it turned out that it was a repackaged item that had been opened.

How did you know that?

With someone’s help, I took pictures of the inside using X-RAY.

And after further checking the packaging, I found out that I had been scammed.

The person claims he didn’t know, but in a previous post, someone took a screenshot of something that was being sold as an unboxed product, so he got a 100% refund.

Well, it’s not really related to today, but we need to be careful about the retro game market.

You never know when someone might stab you in the back.

“It’s scary… It feels like trading game items…”

“Because this is in kind, it is better than that.”

After paying for the items, I walked around holding hands with Da-hye.

On the 9th floor, all kinds of games were gathered, and there was even a place selling game consoles that felt like an old arcade.

That’s also a type of retro game.

These days, rather than using a game board, games are run using small PCs such as Raspberry Pi or Arduino.

So there is no emotion.

It’s too big.

“Huh? Aren’t game consoles like that supposed to be run on a computer?”

“That’s how it goes these days. But in the past, game companies made and sold boards.”

“Aha…”

“You know the game Metal Slug? A certain version of the game’s board only sells about 50 units, so it is sold for around 65 million won.”

Strangely, the price of Metal Slug has become very expensive.

Metal Slug 4, released on Neo Geo, is being sold for around 2 million won.

I think it’s inevitable that it’s a retro game.

People have come across it at least once and have a hobby for it, and the person who bought it even asks to bury it in their grave when they die.

“If you say that, you won’t let me buy anything from now on?”

“Ah…I won’t do it, so don’t say that.”

I’m scared because I feel like Da-hye is really going to put restrictions on me.

Obviously I’m older, but I look younger…

“Hehe, it’s just a joke.”

“Phew…”

“There are some restrictions for someone as understanding as you.”

“Hmm… That being said, my older sister has a lot of restrictions.”

Being banned from going out for a month and a half was a bit harsh.

It’s not that I don’t know that he treats me with respect, but I think it was too much to not let him go out just because his leg was slightly cracked.

The crutches I used are also in pristine condition.

It’s to the point where I’m tempted to just give it away as a carrot.

“Let’s sleep. Stop now and take a look around. Is there anything else you want?”

“Yes. I bought everything I wanted to buy.”

It was really nice of you to bring the car.

Otherwise, I would have had to carry it or send it by courier.

The owner smiled brightly as he watched us come back after choosing our items.

The look in his eyes was as if he was looking at a bully, but since it was similar to the market price he knew, he probably didn’t make a fool of himself.

And well… when you get the Phantom Guardian, it’s okay to buy it for 10,000 won or 20,000 won more expensively.

“Then… where should we go this time?”

“Should we eat at least today and go back to the hotel? I’ll look back on the rest tomorrow.”

“…You want to go ahead and open it, right?”

“Hot…”

This is why I bought another DS even though I already have one at home.

I can’t wait to open it and run it.

Those memories from back then…!!

“Give me the key.”

“Da…Dahye?”

“Uh huh.”

“Here…”

Dahye took the key from me.

I guess I’ll have to follow Dahye around all day.

***

The next day after completing most of the schedule in Seoul.

Today is the day I visit the management publishing company I visited on the first day.

Some people may be wondering why I’m going when my animation-related contract is over, but the boss suddenly says he has something to say, so I’m going.

What are you talking about?

Are you trying to talk about the new work you always talk about?

“A. The boss is only saying this as a joke, and is not someone who forces or does anything like that.”

“Then what is it…”

“Even if we did, wouldn’t we be talking about goods? Since you are in Seoul, you want to talk to me in person.”

“Um…”

Is this a new product?

How many books will you be making this time as well as cards, fans, keyrings, and smart talks?

I’m fine with it, but I’m sorry that management seems to be paying too much attention to it.

When it comes to selling goods, there is no benefit to the seller.

Rather a minus.

It is made to promote the work, and there is almost no profit from selling it.

“If your work is promoted, the management will also increase its profits, so there is nothing to lose.”

“I see… Then I’m glad.”

Well, my nose is three feet tall now, so if I have to worry about management, I’ll use it.

The profits I made would be nothing compared to sales.

What did you say?

Did I say that you don’t have to worry about celebrities and companies?

“But even if I don’t worry, Dahye, you should worry.”

“Why?”

“It’s a workplace…”

“Oh, that’s right.”

You’re not worried about your job.

Our Da-hye seems to have no such thing as loyalty.

“But the boss is late…”

“I will bring you.”

“No. I’m going back home today anyway, so I can take it slow.”

When you get home, your sister will tease you and tell you that you had fun, right?

To prevent that, you need to buy a gift, so you can spend it leisurely.

Haha… my head hurts less because my life is relaxed.

When I was young, I would get a headache and feel frustrated even if I missed the pick-up car from the academy.

“What is it? You two were just talking about something interesting again?”

At that time, the owner opened the door at the right time and came in.

She knows our deep relationship, so she thinks we’re cute.

All adults are like that!

People our age think it’s cute when we get along well.

“Hello. Boss.”

“I told you not to call me boss~ so just call me sister.”

“…Still, it’s a bit wrong to call the boss sister.”

“Is it okay to call the editor Dahye?”

“Hmm… That’s what the editor wanted.”

what.

Since coming here, I have never called Dahye by her name.

It seems like the boss is investigating or following us.

Otherwise there’s no way you’d know that.

“Today is no different. This time, all of Siwoo’s works have been made into animations, right?”

“Yes. Thank you so much.”

“Ugh. It was all because writer Siwoo was good at it. What do you have to thank me for?”

Even though you say that, it wouldn’t have been possible if I was alone or under different management.

This was possible because the publishing company I was managing was a company that translated and published overseas light novels, so it was related to Japanese companies.

If it weren’t for that, nothing would have happened?

“So this time, I was looking around, and an opening for a drama scenario writer came up.”

“Drama…”

“You know it’s a broadcasting station called JXVT, right?”

It’s a fairly popular station on cable TV.

In particular, did you know that there have been many interesting dramas?

I think they were watching the news too… but I’m not interested in that.

“I was wondering if author Siwoo would give it a try.”

“My…me!?”

No, I can’t believe I suddenly heard something like that.

I knew how to write a web novel, but I never imagined that I would suddenly be asked if I wanted to write a drama scenario.

Are you giving me this opportunity?

Wouldn’t it be a shame if I failed for no reason?

Rattling…

Can I do it?

“You’re going to do it, right? Of course?”

“Of course…”

There wouldn’t be a crazy person in the world who would refuse this.

They say you can go beyond web novels to dramas, so who wouldn’t?

Isn’t this a huge success for a web novel writer?

I guess it’s almost like the first time?

“It’s not the first in the world. There are quite a few in Japan.”

“Che…”

My girlfriend shattered my beauty dreams.

Well, I just imagined it would be like that.

“So you decided to do it?”

“Yes. But you don’t have to go back and forth to Seoul often, right?”

“No? Do you have to go back and forth often?”

“Ah.”

It’s inefficient in today’s world where the Internet is developed.

Is it because no other place has suffered as much damage from internet media as broadcasting stations?

However, JXVT must have benefited…

*

Not only web novels but also drama writers…

In fact, it is not difficult for me, who has a lot of reserves and can write 10 hours a day.

Even though it’s a drama, it doesn’t have a lot of screen time.

It can’t be helped because it’s a visual medium.

“You can think of the three anime episodes as part of the drama…”

“Then how many lines can I think of per episode?”

“About 20,000 characters?”

“Hmm… there are definitely a lot.”

“….It seems like a lot, right?”

As soon as Dahye heard the number 20,000, she started shaking.

For me, I can write about 20,000 characters a day, so it’s not really a problem.

Well then, I can write at least one episode a day.

If it’s a short drama, it’s about 40 episodes, and if it’s a little longer, it’s around 100 episodes…

“Oppa, you can finish writing just the scenario in 2 months?”

“Yes. Although it is theoretical.”

After honestly confessing to Da-hye that I have a reserve, I feel at ease.

Without any unnecessary pressure.

“….Did Dahye bother the author a lot by any chance? I’ve never heard or seen that a drama scenario can be written in two months.”

It seems like the boss clearly misunderstood.