episode_0163

“…You can’t act?”

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Park Moo-ryong crossed his arms, looking dumbfounded. He looked as if he’d just heard the earth was square.

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Seo Yeon-joo nodded.

“Yes.”

“You’re asking to postpone the shooting date?”

“It’s not about that.”

“Then, you mean you can’t do it in the future either?”

“Yes.”

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“Hoo.”

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Director Park Moo-ryong took a deep breath.

“May I ask why?”

“I’ve decided that it’s beyond my capabilities after all.”

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“That’s what I’m asking. In my opinion, your acting today was perfect. There was nothing to criticize. I’m very bewildered by this sudden change.”

“I thought I was doing well too.”

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Seo Yeon-joo shook her head.

“But, after seeing Soo-ah’s acting, it’s not.”

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Seo Yeon-joo recalled Soo-ah’s acting she had just witnessed. Something flawless enough to dare to use the word ‘perfect,’ and at the same time, filled with passion.

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She can’t pull off the climax scene like that. Forcing herself would only be a nuisance to Soo-ah. Also, she shouldn’t. Because Soo-ah is sincere right now.

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‘The real me, and honesty.’

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Seo Yeon-joo spent all day thinking about only that, but she couldn’t find the answer today either. Probably not tomorrow either.

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So, quitting now was the best option she could take. She’ll have to take other responsibilities separately, but there is no other way.

“Soo-ah has a genuine affection for this work and seems to understand the role of Im Soo-hee perfectly. But I don’t. I don’t know the role of Park Si-yeon. So, I don’t know Park Si-yeon’s honesty either.”

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“…Why didn’t you say so earlier?”

“I thought I was something special. I thought I’d become close to Park Si-yeon as the days passed, but that’s not the case. Director, I don’t think I can act like Soo-ah.”

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“Hmm, if it’s the acting Soo-ah showed just now….”

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Park Moo-ryong hummed and recalled what he had just seen.

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S # Climax Introduction

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First of all, the start was Kang In-hak’s decision.

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『….』

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Kang In-hak sits at his luxurious office desk, reviewing the reports he received. Soon, he puts a cigarette in his mouth and bursts into laughter.

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『She’s really enjoying herself.』

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The materials he’s examining are about Park Si-yeon.

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It detailed how Park Si-yeon (Seo Yeon-joo) spent her money, how she used her manpower to do what, and how she spent her time doing what.

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The problem is that it’s grating on Kang In-hak’s nerves.

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A prosecutor is not a god. It’s true that they are in a more superior position than others, but they can’t handle everything omnisciently. But now, Park Si-yeon’s actions have clearly crossed the line. To the point where it’s hard to cover up.

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Moreover, Kang In-hak was gradually getting tired of Park Si-yeon (Seo Yeon-joo). Making the decision was easy. Let’s get rid of her.

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『I was just going to let her play around a little, but I guess it’s too difficult. That bitch, this is what happens when she mistakes herself for something special. It’s time to throw her away.』

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Kang In-hak rubbed his cigarette into the ashtray and said.

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『Give some money to the Gyeil Faction. Get rid of Park Si-yeon.』

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Vroom─!

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Inside a car heading towards a junkyard.

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One member of the organization is driving, and Im Soo-hee (Soo-ah) is sitting in the passenger seat. The member of the organization hummed a song, looking relaxed, but Soo-ah is different.

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『….』

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Soo-ah suddenly opened her clenched fist. It was all sweaty. Yes, she was very nervous right now.

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It’s only natural.

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Because the order to get rid of Seo Yeon-joo came down.

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At that time, the organization member in charge of driving opened his mouth.

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『Noona, are you sick somewhere?』

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『Just drive straight.』

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『I drive well even without saying anything. It’s just that Noona looks unwell. You couldn’t be nervous just about getting rid of a mere girl, right? Should I buy you some medicine?』

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『What do you mean unwell? I’m the same as usual.』

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『Really? I don’t think so? You’re definitely different from usual?』

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『…Just drive. Before I kill you.』

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『Okay, okay. Now you seem more like Noona.』

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The guy in charge of driving smiled cheerfully and whistled. He followed Soo-hee like his own older sister.

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Vroooom─!

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The car runs diligently.

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After focusing on driving for a while, the guy opened his mouth again.

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『Noona.』

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『What.』

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『Being a prosecutor, I don’t think it’s just smart people who do it. I guess there are also stupid prosecutors.』

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『What nonsense are you suddenly talking about?』

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『No, why, there’s that Park Si-yeon girl, right?』

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Soo-ah’s toe twitched when Park Si-yeon was mentioned. But the organization member, who was focused on driving, didn’t see it.

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『What about her.』

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『She’s going to die today because she didn’t know her place and acted up after giving her body to Kang In-hak. Even someone like that is a prosecutor. Looking at it this way, aren’t we better than prosecutors?』

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The driver turned his head for a moment and smiled.

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『At least Noona and I know our place. We work like dogs without going against the Gyeil Faction’s will. Woof woof!』

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『Dog….』

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Soo-ah muttered the words for no reason.

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『That’s right. You and I are dogs.』

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She was a dog with a leash held by the organization.

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Looking back, that was also why she helped Seo Yeon-joo. When she was young, Seo Yeon-joo looked like a similar dog to herself. Seo Yeon-joo was a dog held by the leash of poverty.

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…But what about now?

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Seo Yeon-joo created a master named Kang In-hak to escape the master of poverty. In the end, it means she didn’t escape the fate of a dog. That’s not what I was helping her for.

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『Hey.』

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『Huh?』

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『How can a dog become a human.』

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『…What?』

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The guy in charge of driving soon burst into laughter.

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『I knew Noona was a gangster! I thought you were too smart, but now I see you’re a gangster. That’s right, Noona. Gangsters say stupid things like that.』

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『What?』

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『How can a dog become a human? It has to be born again.』

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『….』

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Im Soo-hee leaned her head against the car window.

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Is that so. Can a human who has turned into a dog ever become human again? Is the only thing to do to pray to be reborn properly after dying once?

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There are many concerns.

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She had a conflict at the street stall, but she still doesn’t hate Seo Yeon-joo. She wants to help, but she doesn’t know what helps and what harms.

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Clunk─!

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At that time, while she was lost in thought, she arrived at the junkyard.

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『Noona, we’re here.』

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The guy who finished driving rummaged and took out bread.

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『Let’s wait here for about an hour and then leave, and after kidnapping her, we have to grind the body.』

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『Is a dog a dog until the end….』

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『What are you saying? Noona, do you want to eat some bread too?』

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Right then.

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Thwack─!

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『…!』

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The organization member’s eyes widened.

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It’s because something sharp pierced his chest. He dropped the bread he was holding and moved his stiff neck. He looks at Im Soo-hee with widened eyes.

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Yes, it was Im Soo-hee who did it with a dagger.

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『Noo…. Na…?』

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『I’m sorry.』

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Im Soo-hee was also sweating coldly.

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Because it was the moment she betrayed the organization for Seo Yeon-joo. It really took an incredible amount of determination to turn her back on the organization she had been loyal to all her life.

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Im Soo-hee quietly kept her ears open.

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She didn’t kill the organization member instantly on purpose. It was because she was prepared to listen to whatever resentful words he had.

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However.

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『Noona, do you know what?』

The organization member told an unexpected story.

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『Before, the boss said he thought Noona was suspicious and ordered me to get rid of you properly, but I couldn’t do it. Noona was like my own older sister to me….』

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The organization member raised the corners of his twitching mouth.

『…So, I shouted at the boss, risking my life. Noona is definitely not a suspicious person.』

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『You….』

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『Noona.』

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The organization member grabbed Soo-hee’s hand with his bloodstained hand.

『I was actually cheering you on. Noona didn’t want to be a dog, right? So just say one thing. Can Noona become a human if I do this? If so, I….』

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『….』

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The organization member died before Soo-ah could say anything in response. But even if there had been a little more time, the situation would not have changed.

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Because she didn’t know what to say.

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『Dae…hee-ah, Dae-hee-ah, Dae-hee….』

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But one thing was certain.

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The driver already knew that Soo-ah was helping Park Si-yeon behind the organization’s back. And he didn’t resent Soo-ah even in his last dying moment.

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『Ah…. Aaaah….』

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Now it can’t be undone.

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Soo-ah wailed, tearing at her face.

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Shooting has ended.

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“Cut! Cuuut! This is crazy, crazy! It’s gone mad!”

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Director Park Moo-ryong was expressing his satisfaction with a megaphone, and supporting actors and staff also raised their thumbs and gathered near Soo-ah.

“Soo-ah-ssi! That was great! It was so good!”

“Soo-ah-ssi! Thank you so much for participating!”

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The officials also no longer kept silent. They spit out what they felt as it was. It was almost like they were a crowd who came to watch a sports game rather than a film shoot.

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However.

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“….”

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Soo-ah herself kept silent and sparkled her eyes.

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‘How to make a dog a human, the method Im Soo-hee will take to save Park Si-yeon, the method Lee Soo-ah will take to save Seo Yeon-joo, one move to solve everything….’

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The surrounding noise didn’t even enter her ears.

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‘I think it’s coming to me. No, it’s almost all coming to me. Think. Think. Think more, Lee Soo-ah. You can do it.’

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She erased the surrounding compliments and fuss from her awareness and was solely absorbed in thought. She’s almost there. It seems like she can really go a little further.

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However.

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Fzzzzzzzzz─!

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‘Ugh!’

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Again, the problem was the brain overload.

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It was a very painful feeling for Soo-ah.

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When she thinks she’s starting to concentrate, her concentration breaks, and when something seems to fit, she can’t remember it.

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But at the same time, it was only natural. This isn’t a cartoon. It’s almost impossible for Soo-ah, who hasn’t been using her head to live, to suddenly show genius.

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─I want to help, but…. This is difficult.

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─There is no way. I can teach you the dictionary meaning of honesty, but this is a problem dealing with relationships with precious people. Only you can do it.

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Even the Soo-ah Association can only cheer her on right now.

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Fzzzzzzzzz─!

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Soo-ah’s head kept creaking. It feels like it’s going to break.

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[ Warning. ]

[ Intelligence Overload. ]

[ Request to stop thinking. Danger. ]

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Even the perk gave a warning.

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However.

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‘….’

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Rather, Soo-ah grabbed her head tightly.

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‘…Shut up.’

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Soo-ah covered her head with both hands and desperately racked her brain. It would be a lie if her intelligence was high, but at least her will to solve this problem was not a lie. She needs to think more.

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‘Ughhhhh…!’

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Soo-ah ignored the warnings in the perk window and continued to think. Her head sometimes made crackling noises and her eyelids also twitched, but she desperately endured it.

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And at some point.

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Finally.

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Trickle─

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At the moment when Soo-ah was dripping blood from her nose.

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“S, S, Soo-ah-ssi! Are you okay!”

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“Tissues! Bring the tissues quickly!”

“What are you talking about! We have to bring the medical team!”

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“I knew it was too much!”

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Everyone around her was shocked, but Soo-ah rather laughed, making a hee sound. She may look like a crazy bitch, but it’s okay. When was I ever normal?

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I’ve always been like this! Moron! Crazy bitch Lee Soo-ah!

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Yes, nothing else matters! I can be a moron! I don’t care if I’m a crazy bitch! The only important thing is one thing!

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What is honesty?

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The answer to tell my precious person came to mind.

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Dawn.

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After the medical team took care of her, Soo-ah immediately looked around for Yeon-joo. It wasn’t difficult. Seo Yeon-joo could be found at the entrance of Director Park Moo-ryong’s waiting room.

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“Unnie.”

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“Ah, Soo-ah-ya.”

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Seo Yeon-joo seemed to have just finished talking with Director Park Moo-ryong and came out, but she paused when she saw Soo-ah.

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Soon, Yeon-joo’s expression became quite serious.

“Um, I have something to say for a moment.”

“No, please concede this time.”

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Soo-ah said confidently.

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There has never been a time in Soo-ah’s life when she was so confident, but she could be now. It was somehow that kind of feeling. The feeling that she had to convey the answer she had found right away.

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Therefore.

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“You asked me last time, right? What is honesty? How to find and follow the voice in your heart. You definitely asked me.”

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Soo-ah grabbed Seo Yeon-joo’s hand and said.

“…I’ll tell you. I’ve finished thinking.”