episode_0084

2022 is already over.

It’s hard to believe that in just one week it will be 2023.

That’s inevitable, because so many unbelievable things have happened in 2022.

Wouldn’t the world’s common sense change overnight? Wouldn’t writing a novel about the change in common sense be a huge hit?

Plus, I got a girlfriend.

It would be strange to feel this situation now that I might soon become his wife.

And there will be an awards ceremony soon.

Oh, the awards ceremony mentioned here does not mean an offline awards ceremony, but an online awards ceremony.

This is done naturally on sites related to subcultures, such as novel sites or webtoon sites.

In particular, when it comes to the year-end awards ceremony, it is quite large in scale.

They give out various awards and prize money.

And illustration support, emoticon creation, banner promotion, etc…

It’s good for writers because they have the opportunity to promote their work better.

In the past, there were cases where a webtoon was adapted for a special award, so wouldn’t it be really great to be selected for such a special award?

“Would you like to give me a prize too…”

Just looking at the success, it’s definitely worth giving.

Write… I get a little worried because I get all the conveniences.

That’s right, the story about Yeonam Station that is currently being serialized.

They paid for it before episode 15 and didn’t they just accept all the promotions?

I have no intention of leaving the banner after nearly 10 months of serialization.

A worldwide hit! Webtoonization! What about the original work right now…

And if you wait, various promotions such as free tickets, rental tickets, etc. are still going on.

If you distribute it like that and it doesn’t become a huge hit, there must be something wrong with the work.

“Last year… I got it last year too.”

I received two awards, one for character and one for story.

In the case of the previous work, I think it was easily loved because it was a romance novel that both men and women could enjoy reading.

However, since this work is female-oriented, you never know.

A work cannot be loved by everyone.

There are people who hate my work too.

It might be among the high-ranking people giving the award.

“Isn’t it? Did you say that regardless of whether you like the work or not, as long as it makes you a lot of money, you are considered a dutiful daughter?”

Ahem! In the case of this award, due to adult circumstances, it was decided on this work that made a lot of money for your company!

Just like the style of voting that can be found anywhere in Africa.

No… Have you ever seen such a foolish bastard without grace?

It’s thanks to someone that I earn a living!

“…Am I really that good?”

No matter how much I think about it, I think I’m smart.

Rather than the intentions of those at the top of the platform, isn’t it because I enjoyed writing it and that many readers read it?

Even today, I erased humility and modesty from my mind and almost fell, but I came to my senses after seeing the comments that were steadily coming in.

A commercial writer must always be humble… It’s not like I keep a diary…

*

Just as I expected, year-end settlement and awards ceremonies began to be held on various platforms.

In the past, candidates would have been chosen directly through the platform, but in today’s world, it would be right for readers to choose themselves.

Readers will be given votes according to the number of episodes they have read so far, and the top 10 works and characters will each be selected for an award.

It’s a character…

Personally, when it comes to attractive characters in my works, there are only two main characters: the male protagonist and the female protagonist.

Because it is a romantic comedy, the role of the two people is very large and strong.

However, since there is a condition that only one character can be promoted per work, it seems likely that the male protagonist will be promoted.

Since it is a female-oriented work, the male protagonist will be selected.

Just as the female protagonist or heroine rises in the male direction.

“And the readers choose a name suitable for the award…”

It’s fun, but I’m worried that I might end up with a strange name.

For no reason, I think my award will be called something like ‘Delicious Chicken Wings Award.’

Did they include too much of the chicken-eating scene?

Still, since the male and female leads both like chicken, I had no choice but to include it…

I’m worried for no reason.

“Let’s see… You can also see the current status.”

Since voting rights are given in proportion to the number of payments/views, there can be no abuse.

So it seems that the current number of votes is being disclosed transparently.

The Web Novel of the Year award… naturally, my work was included.

They are proudly taking first place, widening the gap between them and second place.

” Wow… this is confirmation of first place.”

“I guess it would be impossible to miss out on first place in the first place, right? 2nd place is also his work.”

okay.

I understand first place, but for some reason second place is also my work.

The popularity was soaring because it was planned to be made into a webtoon and an animation… but this much?

“My work is also uploaded… but I think I’m already done with it.”

“You don’t just pick first place.”

“Ha… That’s right…”

Seongho sighed heavily.

I looked at the phone screen he gave me, and it was the last day of voting, and I was ranked 11th.

Please note, this vote only benefits those ranked 10th.

The following only shows the rankings as a total tally and that’s it.

There’s something very cruel about this.

I think I’ll be a little sad if I don’t get it in the nick of time.

“I think the number of views will skyrocket if I get this promotion… Ugh…”

“Cheer up.”

“Well… not to the point of being comforted.”

I sighed, saying it was just a bit of a shame, sat down on the sofa, and turned on the TV.

Then I opened the cookie and opened it… I wish I could eat it without spilling it.

“But why are emoticons created? They take all the profits anyway.”

“Because it’s publicity.”

“A. Is it for domestic use?”

“How many platform users are there? When all those people see the emoticon in the comment window, become interested, and come to see the work, that’s the influx.”

“Hmm… I guess so.”

It seems like Minjae, this idiot, doesn’t know that he also benefits.

As the influx of web novels increases, the influx of webtoons also increases… tsk tsk…

“Well, let’s stop talking about the novel… How are you doing these days?”

“What?”

If you suddenly ask me how things are going, I have nothing to say.

Are you talking about drama? Or animated?

As I tilt my head and say I don’t know, Minjae chuckles and crosses his arms.

“Love. How far have you gone?”

“I was also a bit curious.”

Seongho responded by saying that he was curious too.

I’m a little embarrassed…

“…Why am I suddenly curious about that?”

“No, you might be curious. Because there aren’t many people who stick together like you.”

“Almost none.”

“The rumor is that he has already proposed…”

“…..Who would say that?”

“Oh. I thought about it once, but was it real?”

“Wow… You didn’t have a baby, did you? Are you speeding?”

When I said let’s see, the two people started running towards me with no end in sight.

I want to hit them both on the head, but I feel like if I react for no reason, things will get even weirder.

Isn’t it said that a strong negative is a positive?

In times like this, you need to react flexibly.

So I slightly shrugged my shoulders and took the approach that I had no idea.

“Sseu-eup… isn’t it?”

“Looking at the atmosphere these days, it seems strange. Or should I go and ask Dahye?”

“Did you ask? I’d rather use the sequel flute.”

“Hey. I guess not, right?”

“Is it because of my mood…”

Since I threw away even your own ideas, you started to get confused.

In times like this, it’s better not to react for no reason, but to ignore it as if you’re not interested!

***

They said they were going to hang out for a while…

Minjae and Seongho return to their studio after watching movies all day.

I tried to have some fun too…

I mentioned making a flute with the intention of diverting attention, but I wasn’t really trying to make a new flute.

So I really wrote a new flute piece.

After organizing it for about 7 hours, I ended up with a flute that I could use right away.

“Still, I need to get some rest too…”

I wrote too much for a year.

The completion will be next year… or two years from now, so I’ll have to rest until October this year.

“But what do you do to rest?”

Since this is happening, should I just get married while I’m taking a break?

Anyway, I’ve confirmed my feelings, so I can propose and go see Da-hye’s parents.

Even though it is common sense for women to propose, there is no law preventing men from proposing.

Surprisingly, there are some women whose dream is to be proposed to by men.

“But what kind of ring is used when proposing…”

When you get married, it’s a wedding ring…

After all, is the proposal a wedding ring?

Or is it an engagement ring?

I’m going to get married anyway, so should I get an engagement ring and a wedding ring?

“Wait a minute… How did I write that last part?”

What kind of ring did the male protagonist give the female protagonist when he proposed to her?

I can’t remember whether I gave him an engagement ring or a wedding ring.

It would be a bit difficult to see the ending in this part.

I guess I’ll have to look it up and edit it again.

“Ha… Is next year the year of the rabbit?”

Now that I think about it, Minji is born in the year of the rabbit.

I am the zodiac sign of a tiger… Da-hye is the zodiac sign of a dragon… Next is a rabbit.

Should I raise a rabbit?