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Afterward, there was silence for a while.

This was because Lee Geum-suk repeated Sun-il’s words several times.

“Hmm?”

That was the reaction that came out after a long time.

“Sun-il, you’re saying you’ll participate?”

“Yes.”

“You’re talking about Ye-ji’s script, not my next work, right?”

“That’s right. Netflix’s flagship project.”

“Hmm?”

Lee Geum-suk’s doubts grew.

Kim Sun-il’s joining statement didn’t align with his past actions. He always pursued perfection in his work, and he was the kind of guy who would do anything for it.

So, the current situation is strange.

“Sun-il, you haven’t even seen Ye-ji’s script, have you?”

Kim Sun-il hasn’t even examined Hong Ye-ji’s script yet, so how can he express his intention to join? He hasn’t even grasped the level of completion, let alone his personal likes or dislikes.

“If I know you, you’d ask for the script first thing, right?”

Kim Sun-il was taken aback, but he casually brushed it off.

“I’ve become interested in the OTT market. And Lee Geum-suk writer-nim’s team has already built up enough trust.”

“If you say that, I’d be touched, but really? It’s bizarre that you’re not being picky for once.”

“I’m not kidding. I’m serious.”

“Okay, I know you’re serious. I know, but…”

Lee Geum-suk writer-nim soon thought of someone.

“Did you discuss it with Mystic’s CEO, Kim I-seo-nim?”

“Not yet, but she won’t oppose it.”

Rather, Kim I-seo would be happy if Kim Sun-il said he would do something. Kim Sun-il had been being picky and rejecting every proposal Kim I-seo had made.

Doubt was laced in Lee Geum-suk’s voice.

“If Sun-il, you do it, the male actor side will become much stronger, but I’m curious why you want to do it. Is there a reason why you’re suddenly doing this? Is it related to your younger sister again this time?”

Kim Sun-il gave a suitable reason.

“This is an industry where you’re forgotten if you rest even for a moment, so I have to work diligently. It just so happened that my schedule was open.”

“So, you’re going to try OTT too?”

“Yes.”

“I see…”

Lee Geum-suk writer-nim pondered for a moment, but the time wasn’t long. From the beginning, there was no reason to delve deeply into Sun-il’s strange behavior. His joining is a huge boon.

“Okay. We’d be very welcoming. Let’s set up a meeting right away.”

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The next morning. Mystic Headquarters.

Sua was stroking Sumi’s head in the break area.

“Sumi, wait here just a little bit. I’ll be back after the meeting.”

“Yes. Mother.”

Sumi didn’t know what “meeting” meant, but she didn’t bother to ask. She had faith in her mother.

“If you get hungry or anything, just tap the people around you. They’ll probably give you what you want.”

“Are they soldiers under Mother’s command? I understand. I will try to act with as much dignity as possible.”

“Huh?”

Sua wondered how to explain this, but soon decided to just let it go. Usually, people who are treated roughly by Sumi are actually very happy.

…It makes sense. Even if this little arctic fox acts up, it’s just a body slam, but if such a cute fluffball runs at you, anyone would be happy.

Um, yeah, isn’t everyone happy in the end?

At that time, Kim I-seo opened her mouth.

“Sua, let’s go up. The guests are waiting.”

“Yes.”

Afterward, Sua and Kim I-seo headed to the meeting space on the upper floor of Mystic Headquarters. Kim I-seo emphasized that it was an important occasion several times, so there was quite a bit of tension.

Huh? You’re asking if Sua was actually nervous?

That wasn’t the case! It was just an appearance.

‘Mystic’s building is so big that there are quite a few unused spaces, should I just make a room for Sumi? Fully furnished with luxurious interiors and expensive toys….’

Sua was thinking about things like that in her mind.

A daily life with Sumi had begun. In the meantime, Sumi had never complained about her lonely center life, and Sua was so grateful for that. The emotion was great.

Sua happy! Sua touched!

At that time, soaked in affection for Sumi.

“Sua.”

Unexpectedly, Kim I-seo broke the silence first.

“To be honest, I’m a little nervous.”

“Hmm?”

“Mr. Yusaku is a director with recognition in both Korea and Japan. If this deal is properly concluded, Sua will gain influence in Japan as well. A lot of it.”

Yes, the meeting that Sua was about to handle, and the meeting that Kim I-seo had emphasized several times as important, was none other than a meeting with Director Yusaku.

They had deliberately postponed it, but now it was time. Therefore, there is a meeting between Mystic and Yusaku today.

But Sua’s reaction was.

“I don’t think anything of it.”

It wasn’t a bluff, it was sincere. Huh? Why?

‘Yusaku? The grandpa who broke my trophy?’

When Sua thought of ‘Yusaku,’ the first thing that came to her mind was the grandpa who broke the trophy at the short film awards ceremony. It was her first award, and it’s still a bit of a shame even now.

Wi Ji-hye subtly chimed in.

─He’s a strange one, normally you should be the most nervous in this situation….

─That’s how young children are. They’re afraid of sunbae two or three years older, but they don’t know adults are scary.

‘Aish, what are you saying. You’re making me nervous by saying that.’

Around that time, Sua arrived at the conference room.

Mystic employees were standing at regular intervals at the entrance so that anything needed could be procured at any time, and there was also an intention to create a luxurious formality.

Because the other party needs to feel treated with respect.

Someone might consider it a useless act like the formalities of the aristocracy, but for Sua from now on, even this was important. Sua is rising to the ‘aristocratic’ rank. From the people she meets to the opportunities, every element was like that.

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“Mystic everyone, long time no see.”

Director Yusaku greeted happily first, and beside him, a shy girl was sitting in a wheelchair.

‘Amazing. That middle schooler is the writer?’

On the one hand, she was also uneasy.

‘…I heard they completely overturned the scenario.’

Looking back, Sua had never directly checked the rating of the revised script. The meeting where they said Sua would suit the yakuzas was the end.

And that was the reason why the meeting was postponed until now.

Sua postponed the meeting because she couldn’t check the script rating, and Kim I-seo postponed it for strategic advantage.

‘…Age doesn’t matter, but will she have written a high-rated script? She looks completely ordinary on the outside.’

Of course, since they haven’t signed a formal contract yet, they can call it off if the rating is bad, but Sua wanted to advance into Japan if possible. So she prayed.

Please give it a good rating! Please! Sua desperate!

Meanwhile, Kim I-seo also greeted politely.

“I’m so happy to see both of you in Korea.”

Sua also bowed her head. Kim I-seo went through translation, but Sua didn’t need to. She’s good at Japanese.

“I’m actor Sua.”

Then Director Yusaku smiled brightly.

“Sua-ssi seems to be getting fiercer every time I see you.”

Sua thought for a moment. Is it a compliment? It must be a compliment?

“…Thank you for the compliment.”

“There are many stories I want to share, but today’s meeting will be led by this friend, not me. Let’s say hello.”

Then the girl sitting in the wheelchair opened her mouth.

“Sua-nim, hello. I’m Sawako.”

“Yes. Hello.”

“I was surprised. You speak Japanese very well….”

In fact, there was a lot of surprise on Sawako’s face. When she was with Ye-ji, the language barrier was quite burdensome, but there was no such thing with Sua, so the feeling was great.

Sua nodded.

“Of course. Feel free to speak comfortably.”

“Ah, then first of all….”

Sawako said, fidgeting with her fingers.

“First of all, I wanted to say that I was impressed with Sua-nim’s acting. I also looked up Special Task Force 808 separately.”

“It’ll take quite a while to binge-watch it.”

“Rather, I was sad that it was short. It was so much fun.”

For a while, stories went back and forth between Sua and Sawako. Sua gradually began to relax.

‘It feels like I’m dealing with a middle schooler who’s my fan, not a big-name writer? This position doesn’t feel particularly difficult.’

Therefore, Sua’s words and actions became more relaxed, and Sawako closely observed those aspects.

‘The human itself is flawless. It’s like looking at a perfect sentence that I can’t dare to touch anymore. To think that I can entrust my writing to such an actor….’

Sawako had a lot of things to be surprised about with Sua in many ways.

‘Besides, she sings really well, and she’s trustworthy for some reason.’

Soon Sawako mustered up courage.

She put a scenario that she had placed on her lap onto the desk. It was a yakuza work script that Sawako had rewritten from beginning to end.

“Sua-nim.”

“Yes.”

“This is the completed version, and if you like it after reading it, can you sign a contract for the lead role?”

Then Sua’s heart started beating for the first time.

Thump thump thump—.

If what they had been discussing so far was just everyday stories, now it really felt like something related to work. Besides, she was also curious about what the script rating would be.

‘Will the script rating be okay? I hope it’s high? No, but what happens if it’s high? Am I really going to Japan? The birth of Japanese star Lee Sua?’

A long time ago, she saw a variety show that covered the life of a Korean Wave star who had succeeded in Japan. She had three mansions. Will Sua become like that later?

‘There are so many handsome and pretty people in Japan, I’ll film dramas with those people, eat together, and see the tourist attractions I’ve only seen in pictures?’

It’s a fun thing just to imagine. Sua’s personality is timid, but that’s a problem that can be overcome!

“Let me check for a moment.”

Sua checked the script first.

And.

“….”

She stopped the hand gesture of turning the pages without even realizing it. Sawako also clenched her fists, probably nervous for no reason.

[ Happy World ]

▶ Sufficient implementation elements

▶ 1st Grade

‘I, is it real? Is this real?’

Sua shouted inwardly.

‘From the start, it’s 1st Grade?’

Sua pretended to read the script a little more, then barely and naturally lifted her creaking head. She was already staring at Sawako with determined eyes.

“Writer-nim.”

Sua nodded.

“I’ll really do my best.”

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Afterward.

The contract between Mystic and Yusaku was concluded smoothly. Sua left the detailed parts to Kim I-seo. She can trust her because she’s always been a being that gives Sua benefits.

Sua stopped by the restroom, and absentmindedly looked in the mirror without even washing her hands. It was because it didn’t really sink in.

‘Japanese debut…. Me, a Japanese debut….’

Sua had few experiences traveling abroad, let alone domestically. She’s always cooped up at home, so there are many places in Korea that she hasn’t even been to.

But now she’s even going abroad. Wow.

“….”

Then suddenly, she grabbed the script again.

‘Huh?’

And she was able to confirm a certain change.

[ Happy World ]

▶ Sufficient implementation elements

▶ /// 1st Grade ///

‘What is it? Suddenly it’s shining in gold.’

The fact that it’s 1st Grade is great in itself, but now it’s not enough, and it’s emitting golden light. A completely different feeling from the vagueness that hinted at ominousness.

…It’s like the rating is going to go up even more.

‘Anyway, it’s a good sign, right? Good! Let’s raise it more!’

Sua was curious about the realm beyond 1st Grade.

‘But, why is it suddenly shining like this?’

She pondered for a while, but couldn’t find a suitable answer.

‘Huh? Maybe?’

…Maybe it’s thanks to Sua’s own participation?

‘Really? Now the rating goes up just by my participation?’

Of course, this isn’t certain, but it’s plausible. Sua is doing some acting now, right? Sua great!

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The next day. A vocal training center in Gangnam.

Employees who were on lunch break discussed Sua. They are the ones who once taught Sua how to sing.

“Did you see the video where the actors reacted to the famous scenes of Special Task Force 808? It was so much fun.”

“I saw it. Most of it was Sua-ssi and Sun-il-ssi’s portions.”

“I wonder if Sua-ssi can film season 2? If you look at the internet articles, there are more than one or two things she’s scheduled to participate in?”

“I know. There’s even talk of her going to Japan. Gee, I never imagined Sua-ssi would become like this.”

One of the employees clicks their tongue.

They’ve gotten used to it now, but when Sua first appeared on TV, everyone felt like they’d been struck by lightning. Sua-ssi? That Sua-ssi is going to be on TV?

“She may not be good at singing, but she must have had talent for acting.”

“No, well, I guess that’s possible.”

Then suddenly.

One of them cautiously brought up a story.

“But, haven’t you ever felt something like a sense of incongruity while watching Sua-ssi’s interviews or acting?”

“Incongruity?”

“Yes. The vocalization is somehow…. Too different, right?”

“Ah, I felt that too. Was Sua-ssi’s voice that deep? Absolutely not? She was clumsy even at making a voice, and she always had clams.”

“Hmph, what is it, did she realize how to use her voice now?”

Since they are the ones who handle voices, they were really wondering about the ‘timbre’ aspect of Sua’s changes.

“Was our teaching method strange?”

“Was it really that? Then I’m really sorry….”

“I don’t think we were strange. Basic vocal warm-ups are done everywhere. Um, but I don’t know at all. Did Sua-ssi deceive us?”

“What reason would Sua-ssi have to deceive us?”

“If she practiced acting a role who can’t sing? I think she has a lot of passion, so it might have been real.”

“If that’s real, it’s so creepy….”

Everyone wondered, but it wasn’t a problem that they could find an answer to on their own.

At some point when their own speculations were rampant.

“Ah, come to think of it.”

The director, who had been quiet all along, opened her mouth for the first time.

“Sua-ssi said she’s going to reveal something else at 3 o’clock. What could that be?”

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And finally 3 o’clock.

[ Lee Sua Gallery ]

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[ Title: Wtf Wtf Wtf Wtf Wtf Wtf ]

[ Title: Wow what is this so crazy ]

[ Title: Holy shit insane ㅋㅋㅋㅋ ]

[ Title: Lee Sua! Lee Sua! Lee Sua! ]

[ Title: Huff huff huff ]

[ Title: Wow…………… ]

[ Title: I turned on Notepad for real ㅇㅇ ]

[ Title: Gallery master’s form is crazy ]

There is no one who can properly use human language. It was a scene as if a beast had been given a keyboard.

There’s only one reason.

[ ‘Summer Special’ Lee Sua, Swimsuit Model on the Cover of Jog Korea…. Unprecedented Treatment for Pictorial, Bold Participation Attracts Attention ]

Sua’s summer special pictorial has been released.