episode_0102
by adminWhoosh─!
Mystic’s van sped down the road.
The destination was Director Go Tae-min’s studio.
It was Sua’s first scheduled activity after winning the Grand Prize, and she currently had her eyes glued to her phone screen.
Reading the backlog of chats was just too much fun.
[Sua Chat Room]
[Deer: @Sua] [Deer: What are you doing?] [Black Bear: (Sua YouTube Link)] [Black Bear: Is this real or AI?] [Monkey: Who would make an AI of Sua?] [Black Bear: You’re right.] [Black Bear: Anyway, the squad members want to video call you once before they get assigned to their units after training. Is that possible?]
The chat room alone was this lively, and the number of posts uploaded to online communities was even greater. Plus, there were articles popping up on the internet every now and then! Sua felt very proud.
However….
Sua suddenly furrowed her brow.
‘Hey you. Why aren’t you going back to normal?’
[Huh?]
‘What do you mean, ‘huh?’ I told you to go back to your original way of speaking!’
[Acknowledged.]
‘Then why aren’t you doing it!’
Then, Special gently whispered.
[The owner’s heart.] [The will to improve.] [Currently, it is very ardent.]
‘What? What does that have to do with anything?’
[This way of speaking is most effective.] [Mirror therapy effect is excellent.]
‘….’
Sua understood the principle itself.
Special imitating Sua’s way of speaking was the greatest stimulus and the fastest way to grow.
She couldn’t help but feel a little bitter.
Am I a textbook example of a negative role model…?
‘Fine. Do whatever you want.’
[Specialnod.]
‘…?’
Sua’s eyes widened. An expression almost of rage.
The driver, who was watching Sua’s face in the car’s rearview mirror, flinched for no reason. It was at the same time that he carefully turned the steering wheel.
‘Know your limits. Don’t copy my moves.’
[Specialreject.]
Now it was even using defensive moves. She was dumbfounded.
‘I said don’t. Sua warning.’ [Specialignore.] ‘Sua pierce.’ [Specialheal.] ‘Sua instant death.’ [Specialrevive.] ‘Sua victory.’ [Specialnullify.]
The little Suas couldn’t stand it and chimed in one by one.
─This is a heart-swelling showdown. ─Even children eating sweets don’t argue like that. ─I’m going to stop watching. I might catch the barbarism.
Right then.
Thump!
The van finally came to a stop.
“Sua, we’re here.”
Kim Iseo gave Sua a faint smile.
“Shall we go?”
The two nodded without finishing their argument.
‘Suanod.’ [Specialnod.]
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Director Go Tae-min’s studio.
Even though they arrived earlier than the appointed time, the atmosphere was already bustling. Well, Sua understood. She heard that ‘Crescendo From Tomorrow’ was a project they were putting a lot of effort into.
The place was the same as before.
A conference room, but it looked like an exhibition hall. The very place where the grand piano was located.
Bang─
After opening the door and entering.
‘…Huh?’
Sua couldn’t help but check the time first.
‘Jeez, I thought I was late or something.’
Even though they arrived 20 minutes early, everyone was already gathered. The production team of ‘Crescendo From Tomorrow,’ and even Ham Ayoon’s group, who had given a wonderful performance before.
Go Tae-min got up from his seat first.
“Ah, you’ve arrived.”
Still skinny and with sunken eyes. But his tone was quite gentle. Kim Iseo and Sua nodded in unison.
Kim Iseo opened her mouth first.
“I guess we should have come even earlier.” “No. You came way too early. Shall we rest for a bit before starting? We still have almost 20 minutes left.”
“No need to postpone it. If everyone’s here, let’s start right away.” “Good. Great.”
Immediately after, everyone sat around the ㅁ-shaped table in the conference room, and only Ham Ayoon remained at the grand piano seat. However, her gaze was fixed intently on Sua alone.
At that moment, Director Go Tae-min pushed something from the pile on the table towards Sua. They were articles about Sua winning the Grand Prize.
“Sua-ssi won the Grand Prize. It’s something to celebrate.” “Acknowl…”
Sua was about to say, “Acknowledges,” but swallowed it back down.
No. No way.
She had decided to change. She had to improve to stop Special’s mirror therapy….
Therefore.
“…I’m happy you say that. But as I said in my acceptance speech, this is just the beginning. I still have a long way to go.”
She had only answered once, but it felt like her body was twisting.
It was like suddenly doing the splits with a stiff body? It’s hard. It’s hard. I can’t get used to it. Do I have to do this every moment to become stronger!
[Specialpraise] [Suaimpressive]
Sua ignored Special’s words.
Director Go Tae-min continued.
“Actually, I was also very worried at the same time.” “Worried as in?” “We haven’t signed a formal contract with Sua-ssi yet. I was secretly very worried. I’d have to offer Sua-yang better terms than before, but I had no idea how much.”
“Ah.”
Sua nodded.
That’s for sure. They hadn’t even written a formal contract yet. A verbal promise was all they had.
Only then did she realize why they had gathered so early.
They were gauging the value of the changed Sua.
Here, Kim Iseo and Go Tae-min’s thoughts diverged.
‘Come to think of it, we haven’t signed the contract yet, and Sua’s value has gone up. Should we squeeze out more profit? Or would it be better to earn goodwill?’
‘Even after the meeting, it’s hard to set a price. I guess I’ll have to probe their intentions a little.’
However, this wasn’t to lowball the other party.
It was just a benevolent concern to match what the other party wanted as much as possible. Go Tae-min pondered for a moment before opening his mouth.
“Sua-ssi, do you remember what you said before?” “What are you referring to?” “That you wanted Ayoon-ssi to play the role of Park Minseo.” “Yes. I still feel the same way.”
[Crescendo From Tomorrow] ▶ Sufficient implementation factors. ▶ 1.5 Rating
001 ─ Kim Sohee (A Rating) 002 ─ Park Minseo (Ham Ayoon) 003 ─ Lee Seungmyung (F Rating)
It was clear just by looking at the Special window again.
It was best for her to play Kim Sohee, whose suitability was A, and fix Park Minseo with Ham Ayoon. This was the only right answer.
“This is news that Sua-ssi will like. Ham Ayoon-ssi has conditionally accepted the role of Park Minseo.”
“May I ask what the condition is?”
Sua felt like she was going crazy.
She just wanted to answer with “Huh? Ah? What?” Please.
“That Sua-ssi immediately jumps in with her as soon as she signs the contract. Ayoon-ssi hasn’t signed a formal contract yet either.” “Okay. Let’s write it.”
There was no reason to hesitate.
The rating was 1.5 from the start, and it might even increase if they worked hard. The current situation was that they had found and pieced together all the necessary puzzle pieces for each role.
And perhaps….
Sua suddenly thought of Kim Sun-il.
‘Yeoncheon Gyeong (演天境).’
A realm seen when the meaning of acting reaches the heavens.
A secret move to unravel earnestly held wishes through acting, and the will to force one’s philosophy upon the world.
Kim Sun-il had finally reached it and proven it.
Could she see someone’s Yeoncheon Gyeong this time as well? Maybe Sua could awaken it.
That’s when it happened.
“Also, Sua-ssi.”
Sua’s thoughts couldn’t continue for long.
Because Go Tae-min’s words were too shocking.
“It’s probably arrived by now.” “What?” “You mentioned that you wanted it, and I said that I would somehow get it for you and give it as a reward, didn’t I? You haven’t completely forgotten, have you?”
Director Go Tae-min smiled brightly.
“The arctic fox, I mean. You wanted to raise one, right?”
An arctic fox had actually arrived!
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tvS broadcasting station, designated press conference location.
A temporary sign was placed in front of the door.
[Special Mobile Unit 808 Production Report]
Flash flash flash─! Pop─! Pop─!
Amidst the ceaseless burst of flashes, the reporters sat at a row of desks, each with a laptop in hand.
They didn’t even miss the breaths of those standing before them.
Kim Sun-il, Seo Yeon-joo, Choi Hee-won PD, Lee Geum-sook Writer.
A place to present the production report of Special Mobile Unit 808.
These days, other broadcasting stations were also holding production reports with confidence, so they were naturally doing it too. Furthermore, community interest in Special Mobile Unit 808 was high, so even more so.
First of all, the moderator’s handling was skillful.
“The existence or non-existence of a love line between Seo Yeon-joo-ssi and Kim Sun-il-ssi! This is a topic that is currently receiving a lot of attention! What’s it like? Are there any elements to look forward to in the work?”
Then, Seo Yeon-joo smiled and moved her hand. She placed one of her hands on Kim Sun-il’s shoulder.
“We’re going to show off some very great emotions. I guarantee it.”
It wasn’t a lie.
Kim Yu-han and Lee Kang-cheol were going to show a very complex and delicate emotional line. However, Seo Yeon-joo was a smart actress who knew how to properly use a place like this.
‘I’m going to have to throw away this suit.’ ‘Ugh, my nail got touched. I have to get it redone.’
Of course, Seo Yeon-joo and Kim Sun-il’s inner thoughts were trembling….
After that, it continued smoothly.
Each actor’s resolve, questions mixed with jokes, what Choi Hee-won wanted to direct, Lee Geum-sook’s final goal.
“…Well, that’s the spirit in which I wrote it. I think everyone can look forward to it. Shall we take questions from now on?”
The moment writer Lee Geum-sook finished speaking.
Hands shot up from all directions.
They were all the hands of reporters. All staring with wide eyes as if begging to be chosen, Lee Geum-sook paused for a moment before pointing to one person.
“Yes. Please speak.”
“Thank you.”
Then, the reporter smiled brightly.
A name tag in the form of a necklace stated that she was the team leader of Star Catch, but her face was young.
It was none other than Saengji – Kim Seon-ah.
“There are all sorts of speculations about suddenly putting a rookie in the lead role. Is it possible to provide a clear explanation?”
“Well, I want to tell you everything, but it’s a secret after all….”
Then, Lee Geum-sook deliberately paused.
The reporters swallowed hard, feeling nervous for no reason, and the writer pretended to exchange glances with those around her before nodding with great difficulty. Of course, it was acting.
Because all of this was thoroughly intentional.
“…Okay. So many of you have gathered here today, so I have to show my sincerity. I’ll clearly reveal just one thing.”
“…!”
The reporters immediately placed both hands on their laptops. They were prepared to write down whatever she said like stenographers.
“From the beginning, we had discussions about using Kim Yu-han as a rookie, and the one we felt was the most amazing among them was Suan-ssi. To the extent that I’m certain that Suan-ssi will win the Best Newcomer Award this year without a doubt.”
Immediately after, the reporters took the bait.
“This year’s newcomers are fierce. Just looking at Yang Ha-rin, who is from an idol group, or Lee Sua, who won the Grand Prize. Are you saying that Suan-ssi will be able to suppress them all?” “That’s correct. I don’t think there are any rivals in the first place.”
She subtly shifts the point of contention.
From why Lee Suan was used as Kim Yu-han,
To whether Lee Suan will win the Best Newcomer Award.
In the meantime, she doesn’t explicitly say that Sua and Suan are different people. That way, people won’t feel resentful later.
It’s important not to lie.
After that, the questions stopped for a moment.
It was because everyone was busy whispering.
“Does that make sense? Isn’t she just bluffing?”
“With Kim Sun-il and Seo Yeon-joo’s casting fees, and all sorts of production costs. It seems like they used a rookie because they didn’t have any money….” “The production reports from MBQ and SBT were also like that. Bluffing is the default. It seems like they just use it as a gimmick these days.” “Ah, I don’t know. Light the fire. What can we do when the person herself is saying it so provocatively? We have to write it down as we heard it.”
Soon, everyone’s heads were filled with a single topic.
A topic that was good for starting a fight and suitable for burning.
At the same time, it was the 808 production team’s aim.
‘Already a three-way battle? Who will be the main character of this year’s Best Newcomer Award?’
There was nothing else after all.
The effect was beyond imagination.
‘Yang Ha-rin seems to be advantageous.’ ‘It’s Lee Sua, just look at the community’s reaction.’ ‘Lee Suan is also worth betting on. It’s a highly anticipated work.’
Even the reporters’ thoughts were already split.
The war had already begun.
It was a chaotic time, and a hero to unify it was needed.
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