episode_0105
by adminEven when storms rage from every direction, the eye of the typhoon remains calm.
That’s how Soo-ah was right now.
While the surroundings were breathlessly swirling, only Soo-ah remained at ease. Of course, it wasn’t that Soo-ah had become lazy.
Only.
—Soo-ah, please take a rest.
—We’re swamped with press releases related to Soo-ah. I’ll contact you when it’s over.
—Oh, and while you’re at it, interact with the fox a lot. Variety shows featuring pets are trending these days. Considering Soo-ah’s current growth, it wouldn’t be strange if an offer came in at any time.
Starting with Kim Yi-seo.
—Soo-ah-yang, take a breather for a while. —We’re going to release press about Soo-ahn-goon. Soo-ah-yang won’t even be filming a trailer. We’ll intentionally exclude Kim Yu-han.
Even the Special Task Force 808 production team.
‘Well, I’m an actress. My job ends with acting.’
Soo-ah’s job ended with filming.
Now it was time for those around her to work. It seemed like a public opinion battle was unfolding from all sides, but there was no reason for Soo-ah to get involved.
There was no need to feel guilty for not being able to help.
Therefore, Soo-ah was currently resting.
‘But it’s different from before!’
She wasn’t getting worked up playing games, or playing house with dolls, or wasting time sprawled out like a corpse. On the contrary, she was even busier.
Because she was currently very passionate.
“Kiiiik…!”
(Got it!)
Surprisingly, that sound came from Soo-ah, not the fox.
She had just experienced a script related to animals.
“Awoong. Awoong.”
(Can you hear me?)
Then the baby fox turned its head and stared intently at her. It was the moment Soo-ah sensed success.
‘Yes! It works after all!’
The script she had just experienced was a work called ‘Animal Paradise.’
It was a virtual world animation where a fox and a rabbit developed a friendship. Soo-ah naturally experienced the fox.
There was no need to wait for Kim Yi-seo to bring it to her.
It was a famous work aimed at young children. Thanks to that, it was possible to download the script immediately after joining the fan cafe.
And the result was.
“Awooooool.”
(Hello, we’re finally talking.)
“Kking…?”
(Mother…?)
The baby fox, Sumi, sparkled her eyes.
‘It understands me!’
Soo-ah was thrilled.
It was good news for Sumi and fortunate for Soo-ah. She would be very busy once the broadcast started, so she could interact with Sumi to her heart’s content before sending her to the center.
And one more thing!
‘Aaaah, my heart hurts….’
Soo-ah unknowingly clutched her left chest.
That tiny, adorable creature called her mother.
Soo-ah soon asked with moist eyes.
“Yes, my daughter. Is anything uncomfortable? Do you need anything?”
“I’m satisfied with my life right now, Mother. However, if I had to choose, it would be knowledge. There are many things I’m afraid of and curious about.”
Soo-ah was slightly taken aback.
‘Huh?’
Sumi was smarter than she thought.
No, was it right to call this smart?
It felt like something far beyond that….
Soo-ah tried to hide her embarrassment and said.
“Re-really? What were you afraid of?”
She was somewhat expecting Sumi’s answer.
Sumi was only a 3-week-old fox.
She had experienced a sudden change in environment at an age when everything was unfamiliar. Everything around her must be strange and frightening.
It was then that Sumi looked straight into Soo-ah’s eyes.
“Time.”
“Huh?”
Soo-ah reacted without thinking.
Because it was not the answer she expected at all.
“I’m afraid of time, which I can never grasp no matter how hard I try to hold on to it. It makes me feel like I haven’t done anything when I suddenly look back. That’s why I’m so worried.”
“O-oh…?”
“Therefore, I’m curious. How should I spend my time to grow into a majestic predator like you, Mother? I want to be your pride, not a stain.”
“….”
Sweat trickled down Soo-ah’s back.
What is this?
Are foxes originally this smart?
No, of course, it’s admirable.
After all, Sumi was agonizing over her development. But the real problem was that Soo-ah was already speechless.
‘…What should I answer to this?’
It was like someone who only knew basic arithmetic coming to me for tutoring in geometry and vectors? I don’t know either?
Soo-ah cleared her throat.
“Um, more than that, what do you mean by predator?”
“Aren’t we predators?”
“What?”
“When I was trapped in a cage, I saw many peers, but they all looked weak. But you are different, Mother.”
“No, well, like, pretty… or cute….”
“I don’t know. I thought those were something utterly useless. Because you, Mother, who is a perfect being, don’t possess any of those things.”
Soo-ah felt a huge stone fall into her heart with a thud. Perhaps the name of this feeling was despair.
Soo-ah’s despair. Soo-ah’s defeat. Soo-ah’s doom….
“….”
Yes, now she had to accept it. In the eyes of a pure baby fox, she probably looked like a perfect predator.
She felt like crying.
This tiny creature, who is cute no matter what she does, recognizes Soo-ah, her mother, as a majestic predator no matter what she does.
The cute one dreams of sharpness, and the sharp one dreams of cuteness. Soo-ah felt that this situation was comparable to the four great tragedies of the literary world.
Did you read Shakespeare? I didn’t!
Crossed birth!
Ah! What kind of joke is this from the heavens!
“Mother.”
Then, Sumi rubbed her face against Soo-ah’s hand.
Boobi boobi. Warm and soft.
“I want to be like you, Mother.”
“Ah, no. You shouldn’t be like me.”
That was Soo-ah’s last bit of conscience.
At least she didn’t want to ruin her parenting.
“Why? I’m your child, Mother.”
“You are you. You must have your own path.”
“Then Mother, can you tell me about your life? I’ll use it as my milestone. I don’t want to wander.”
“That is….”
Soo-ah thought. My life?
A life that failed to stand out in any area and was left behind, then unexpectedly unlocked good traits and turned things around?
In other words, a life that only properly started after getting a cheat?
It was difficult to say anything.
Soo-ah quietly stroked Sumi’s back.
And then tried to show a benevolent smile.
Soo-ah’s secret skill. Soo-ah’s benevolence.
“…When the time comes, you’ll naturally realize it.”
In her heart, she thought. Ah, I’m really in trouble.
Sumi’s eyes sparkled even more than before.
.
.
.
.
.
Vroooooom—!
“I’ll definitely come to see you twice a week.”
Watching the vehicle departing for the management center move away, Soo-ah waved her hand with a complicated feeling.
There was no tearful farewell. That was because Sumi didn’t seem to be very sad in the first place.
Rather, she urged Soo-ah with a determined expression. ‘Mother, I will definitely achieve something and come back.’ Or something like that.
…What are you going to achieve and come back? It’s scary for no reason.
Soo-ah also thought. No, is this right?
“…I need to work harder. Let’s get smarter a little faster.”
She didn’t want to be a parent who was dumber than her child.
Of course, it was a proud thing that her child was growing up smart, but being looked down upon by a 3-week-old fox was a bit much.
…Well, we might be on a variety show together later, and I don’t want to look like an owner who is worse than their pet. Seriously.
After reaffirming her will to work diligently for a while.
Soo-ah took out her cell phone and made a few calls. Not many. Kim Yi-seo and PD Choi Hee-won.
But the answers that came back were similar.
“Soo-ah, just wait a moment. I’ll call you soon.”
“Since the broadcast is right around the corner, it’s enough to just warm up. Ah, should I recommend a few exercises? An actor’s physical fitness is also a skill. Well, Soo-ah-ssi doesn’t have to worry.”
They seemed to be too busy to even blink an eye with the broadcast of Special Task Force 808 coming up. There was nothing for Soo-ah to do here, so it seemed like she could use this time solely for self-improvement.
Therefore.
“Let’s do some training for the first time in a while.”
Soo-ah picked up the ‘Crescendo from Tomorrow’ script.
She intended to familiarize herself with it in advance since she had already signed the contract. She could also feel that she was getting smarter the more she used her cheat.
Fwaaaaaaaat—!
Immediately entered the cheat hotel.
The appearance of the changed door was quite satisfactory.
[ Crescendo from Tomorrow ]
▶ Sufficient implementation elements
▶ Grade 1.4
The grade had risen to 1.4 in the meantime.
That must be thanks to Ham Ah-yoon taking on the role of Park Min-seo.
‘The grade has gone up, and there might be changes since Ham Ah-yoon is participating. Let’s experience it in detail this time.’
Soo-ah went into the phone booth and picked up the receiver.
She pressed 001 with her finger. The main character, Kim So-hee.
A piano genius suffering from savant syndrome.
But what was this? The call wouldn’t go through.
Soo-ah banged on the phone.
[ ‘Radiant Blessing’ questions the need for the experience. ]
[ Claims that the difference between you and Kim So-hee is not significant. ]
“Oh, what is it, and what’s with the way you talk?”
The cheat had been wandering around communities to learn various ways of speaking these days, and in the end, it seemed to have gotten its hands on web novels as well.
The one it was currently equipped with was the ‘Constellation’ style of speaking.
It seemed to think it was pretty cool in its own way. Is it crazy?
“I’ve improved a lot. I don’t just answer randomly when I talk to people anymore. I try to answer logically.”
Soo-ah narrowed her brows.
“My level has increased. That’s why I need the Kim So-hee experience.”
[ ‘Radiant Blessing’ accepts after much deliberation. ]
[ Encourages you to continue working hard in the future. ]
“What even is Radiant Blessing in the first place? Who directly attaches their own title like that…?”
Hwaaaaaaaak—!
Soo-ah’s words were cut off.
Her vision flipped. The experience had begun.
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