episode_0152

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[The reserved video is playing.]

—Finally starting!!!!!!!

—Phew, good thing I ordered the chicken in advance.

—It was long…. It was long…. It was long….

—I miss Lee Suaaaaa

—Lee Sua, come out!!!!!

‘Wow, the firepower is no joke!’

Sua was busy admiring. Sua admires!

The number of people waiting to watch the pet special is a whopping 130,000. Considering that it’s not a terrestrial broadcast but a simple YouTube variety show, it’s a huge number.

‘If it’s this much in real-time, how many views will the final count be? It’ll be a lot, no matter what, right? I keep getting my hopes up.’

But the tension was as high as her expectations.

‘…Image management! Did I come across charmingly?’

At the time, PD Kang Hyun-sung told her to relax several times, but Sua couldn’t easily feel at ease. Because when she looked back, she had a few funny moments.

Then Kim Iseo broke the silence.

“I’m looking forward to it.”

Kim Iseo, in fact, had an expression full of anticipation. So much so that Sua next to her felt relieved.

“Sua has such a sharp image that many people find it difficult to approach her, but I predict that will ease up after the variety show. Because we focused on her human side.”

“Do you think it was well focused?”

“I saw it in advance, and I’m confident.”

After that, the video didn’t start playing right away.

A thumbnail, photoshopped for about 10 seconds, was displayed.

‘Huh?’

And Sua was puzzled after seeing the thumbnail.

‘Aren’t the only people me and Yeon-ju unnie?’

The only humans in the thumbnail were Sua and Yeon-ju. The rest were all pets.

Sua couldn’t resist her curiosity and asked.

“I thought you were going to pick the thumbnail from the group photo we took when we said we would, why didn’t you use that? Why did you put this thumbnail up?”

“In the variety show world, popularity and buzz are your resume.”

“Popularity and buzz?”

“Of course. Out of the cast, the most talked-about person right now is Sua. The thumbnail is no different from a signboard. Who should we put up to attract viewers?”

“Ah….”

Sua felt unnecessarily embarrassed. That she was stirring up so much buzz. Hehe. It feels good no matter when I hear it.

Meanwhile, the variety show officially began.

First, it was Sua’s first appearance.

Looking at it now, her appearance was unusual from the start. Why? Because Sua appeared with a fox wrapped around her neck.

—lol isn’t that a fox? —It wasn’t a scarf. I knew it lol —What’s with the sunglasses lolololol —The presence is no joke lolololol —So unusual lololololol

‘…I, is it a relief?’

Sua could wipe her heart once. Thankfully. The viewers’ reactions were still good.

But soon, Sua’s eyes widened.

Because an unexpected thing happened.

‘Wh, what? They included this scene? How embarrassing!’

It was none other than Sua and Yeon-ju’s chat.

『Sua-yah, you were here?』

『…Yeon-ju unnie?』

『What, you’re not surprised at all. Did the CEO tell you I was coming? Anyway, there’s no point in asking them to keep it a secret.』

Sua had helped translate the studio snack subtitle script into Japanese, but this part wasn’t there at the time. In other words, they added it urgently later.

Therefore, Sua had no choice but to ask.

“CEO-nim, why did you include this part?”

“The answer is already in the chat window.”

Kim Iseo smirked leisurely.

Soon, Sua could feel it herself.

—Unnie’s coming out of Sua-nim’s mouth too —What’s with the real sister chemistry between the two? —It wasn’t business? Unexpected. —Is Seo Yeon-ju’s sociability crazy? —They look good together lololol

‘So this is what creating an image means?’

Sua was taken by surprise.

Experiencing it firsthand, she understood. Even Sua’s brain could understand. Sua understands!

While editing out private conversations that shouldn’t be leaked, they show Sua and Seo Yeon-ju having a friendly conversation. Immediately, a heartwarming image was formed.

After that, the video flows on.

Before long, everyone is seated and exchanging greetings.

『Dae-ho-ssi, what is that? A raccoon dog?』

『It looks like a raccoon dog, right? It’s a raccoon.』

『Oh my, have I made a big mistake?』

『No. It’s understandable to be confused. An American raccoon dog is a raccoon. Raccoon dogs have stripes on their tails, and raccoons don’t.』

‘Oh dear. This is also embarrassing….’

Sua fiddled with her toes inside her socks for no reason.

The side that was chatting amiably had a pink effect, but the side of Sua, who was isolated alone, had a blizzard.

A scene no different from being an outcast.

But Sua didn’t even know the scene after that.

‘Huh?’

Everyone glances at Sua once, peeking with their eyes.

Sua only realized this now. What is it? Were the cast members peeking at me like that back then?

—Lee Sua what are you doing alone lolololol —Everyone wants to talk to her but is too scared to lol —Lee Sua! Loosen up your expression a bit! —I told you, that’s a wolf lololol

‘…They actually like this kind of thing?’

Sua thought that being isolated alone was a flaw, but people’s perception was different. Rather, they were enjoying the fact that people around her thought of Sua as difficult.

‘Let’s remember this. This will definitely be helpful.’

Sua’s eyes twinkled.

It was necessary to clearly understand how people thought of her and what parts they liked. Because it would be helpful for future image management.

Of course….

Fzzzt─!

‘Agh!’

Her brain immediately overloaded. Sua stupid.

The variety show continued to progress with the support of the chat window. The current scene is where everyone introduces their pets and shows off their talents one by one.

『Hello! Hello!』

Seo Yeon-ju’s Sphinx cat was cute, and in particular, the fact that the parrot could even speak English was impressive even after watching it again.

—The parrot is really smart —If that was a kid, that would be 8 years old —OMG Intelligence is crazy —So when is Lee Sua coming out —What is Yang Ha-rin doing these days —I want Lee Sua @@@@

‘Hehehe.’

Sua had a hard time holding back her laughter.

People were frantically looking for Sua even if she disappeared for a short while. Could there be such a passionate game of hide-and-seek? Sua felt sorry for the other cast members, but she was also happy.

In the meantime, it was finally Sua’s turn.

『This is an arctic fox, and her name is Sumi. As you can see, she’s very cute. And my determination for today is….』

—Wow Sumi ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ —It’s different from the Outstar photos —Wow it looks really crazy when you see it in video —Isn’t that just a pure white fairy?

In the video, Sua put her hands under Sumi’s armpits and lifted her up. And then, making eye contact.

『Awoo awoo.』

『Awoo awoo woo.』

『She says she’s in a good mood. The weather is warm today too.』

At this time, special effects were applied above the heads of the other cast members in the video. It was an effect plastered with question marks.

“Pfft….”

Kim Iseo, who was watching together, couldn’t hold back her laughter and burst out, and Sua’s face turned as red as an apple. So this is how it looks to others’ eyes. I’m going crazy.

Sua embarrassed. Sua ashamed. Sua dark history….

Sua vowed several times.

‘Next time I talk to Sumi, I have to be quiet….’

『Hahahahaha─!』

By the time PD Kang Hyun-sung burst into laughter, the chat window had already been turned upside down. Because Sua in the video, with a bewildered expression, was emphasized like a meerkat looking around.

—lolololololololol —What are you doing lololol —lololol the concept is so intense —Wow WTF lololololol —How determined was she before doing that —The agency should give her twice the contract fee lololol

In the meantime, Sua in the video seriously explains.

『I just asked lightly. How are you feeling.』

‘Ugh, you uncivilized creature.’

Sua said that to her past self.

Yeah, looking at it like this, it is uncivilized. Really….

『Awoo awoo! Like this?』

『…That’s wrong. That means seaweed soup.』

『Haha! Seaweed soup! She said seaweed soup!』

—Is she seriously explaining that lol —Wow she really puts her all into even this kind of thing —Lee Sua is really an actress —Other actors can’t do that kind of acting —lololololololol

[─To be continued in EP. 02─]

The first episode ended like that.

Sua unknowingly let out an “ah” sound.

Even though she felt like she was going to die of embarrassment, it was honestly fun. Fortunately, the others seemed to feel the same way. The chat is a mess, asking for the next episode.

—Ah what’s with releasing it weekly —Ahhhhhhhhhh —Put out the next video right now

After that, a scene of Sua holding a bat flashed during a short preview, and the reaction was great considering it was just a glimpse.

—????? —Eeeeeee —She’s going to beat all the other pets to death with that —Kyaaaaaaa —A pet serial killer has appeared!!!

Thus, Sua’s first impression was.

‘…I like it so much! So much!’

She was more than satisfied. To the point that Sua felt great gratitude towards PD Kang Hyun-sung right now.

It was the same as Sua gaining a “savant syndrome” image among her friends, and a “inability to express emotions” image among Mystic and old acquaintances, which gained her favor.

Through the variety show, PD Kang Hyun-sung gave Sua a character of “seemingly perfect but with a human side.” Happy!

I’m not treated like a patient or a machine! For the first time!

Kim Iseo stretched comfortably.

“Shall we have dinner comfortably now? Let’s try to eat heartily. By the time we finish eating, the press will be in an uproar.”

“The press? Will articles about my variety show appearance come out too?”

Sua tilted her head.

“Of course. It’s our Sua’s first variety show appearance.”

Kim Iseo just smiled leisurely once again.

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The next day.

As if the CEO’s words were not just empty boasting, the media made Kim Iseo’s words come true.

Thinking about it, it’s only natural. Special Task Force 808, which was a huge hit, was doing well, and viewers were counting down the days until Sua would appear on a variety show.

[ A genius detective who also arrests views? Lee Sua, who plays Kim Yu-han in ‘Special Task Force 808,’ makes her first appearance on a variety show on Mutube Bro. 800,000 views in just one day after uploading. ]

The pet special variety show achieved 1st place in the ‘Real-Time Trending Videos’ on the YouTube application, and reporters poured out articles, thinking that now was the time.

The ripple effect greatly affected the community.

[ Lee Sua Gallery ]

[Title: A few screencaps of the gallery master from the variety show] [I tried to take pictures whenever she was caught on camera, as if possessed, and I’m uploading a few of the ones that I thought were okay]

─Wow, the face from a rough screencap is like this? ─I find the one with the fox around her neck so funny lol ㄴlolol real ㄴ I didn’t even know it was a fox at first lololol

[Title: In the end, if you only remember this, upvote] [ ( Lee Sua photo ) ] [It was fun throughout the variety show, but in the end, if you only remember the gallery master after the video ends, upvote lololol]

─Actually the gallery master had the most screen time ─Ah it was really fun ─She doesn’t seem as scary as we thought

[Title: I like the gallery master even more thanks to today’s variety show] [I thought she was a heartless and soulless person, but she has a surprisingly cute side lol I’ve changed my mind a little]

─Me too lololol ─Real she has a human side

[Title: Guys don’t be fooled] [The gallery master is just a genius ㅇㅇ What does this mean ㅇㅇ In fact, even the acting on the variety show was part of the script]

─Gasp ─Heeeck ─Is this real ─Real it’s convincing

The atmosphere of the fan cafe was generally similar.

There was a very subtle difference.

[ Sua Zoo ]

[Title: I saw Sua-ssi a long time ago.] [We’re not close, I just unilaterally witnessed her. I saw her a few times while working part-time. But it was a little different from now….]

[Title: Sua-ssi has changed a bit.] [I’ll say in advance that I have no intention of slandering her. I’ve also joined the fan cafe, and I plan to continue cheering her on in the future. But she seems to have changed a little. She didn’t have a perfect image in the past.]

The point is that Sua’s old acquaintances are appearing more and more as the days go by. Fortunately, it doesn’t seem like there’s anyone with malicious intent yet, but Wonsoonging was annoying.

It’s only natural. There’s no good reason to delete them, and I’m worried that leaving them alone will have a negative impact on Sua. What should I do? It’s a really difficult problem.

In the end, I called Kim Iseo.

“Hello. Ah, CEO-nim.”

“Fan cafe manager-nim?”

“Yes. Please take a look at the monitoring data for a moment.”

Kim Iseo, who received it at the Mystic headquarters.

‘Hmm.’

Surprisingly, she wasn’t very surprised.

Didn’t she encounter Sua’s old acquaintance even during the pictorial meeting? They will appear more and more in the future, and the number will not decrease.

However.

Kim Iseo’s extraordinary mind activated here as well.

‘If you collect the testimonies, there is no one who saw Sua when she was young. Only those who saw her after at least 20 years old. In other words, Sua came to Korea after she turned 20….’

Even with this alone, it became much easier to deal with.

The fact that there are no acquaintances in Korea who know Sua’s childhood means that there will be no one who will dig up the distant past for no reason.

‘…Wouldn’t it be better to let it burn even more? If we announce the inability to express emotions when it is hottest, we can completely overturn public opinion. Now is the time to wait.’

After finishing the calculations, Kim Iseo felt happy with the current situation. Burn fiercely. For a dramatic result.

“This is no problem at all, next is….”

Kim Iseo rummaged through the phone’s phone book.

“…Yes. I need to say thank you.”

I’m thinking of calling PD Kang Hyun-sung. I need to thank those who edited Sua and Yeon-ju so beautifully.

But then.

─♩♪♬

Rather, Kim Iseo’s cell phone rang first.

[ Caller: PD Kang Hyun-sung ]

The caller was none other than PD Kang Hyun-sung. What a coincidence.

“Hello? PD-nim?”

“CEO-nim─!”

Even his voice sounded quite urgent.