episode_0246

Were “Lies, Lies, Lies” and “Alien Game” really being released around the same time? Sua tilted her head in confusion.

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“So, you’re saying the schedules overlap?”

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Kim Iseo nodded emphatically.

“That’s right. That’s why I’m so excited.”

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Sua, however, didn’t quite understand the situation.

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‘Is that a big deal? Why is she so thrilled?’

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Didn’t the fact that the two works were being screened at the same time mean that that period would be even busier? Or did it simply mean she was happy because there was more work?

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It was understandable that Sua couldn’t quite grasp it.

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She was only used to standing in front of the camera and acting, and sticking to concepts, and she didn’t yet know how the public received commercial works. Sua the earthworm.

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—You dullard.

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Wi Ji-hye cracked her whip without fail.

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—You’re the one doing the acting, so you might not feel it, but the public will be quite shocked to see contrasting works at the same time. They’ll think, “It’s the same actor in both?”

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‘Hmm, is that so?’

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—Let me give you an example. What if I and that Kim Yuhan were actually the same person? What would you think?

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Sua was disgusted.

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‘Eek, those two are too different! Two people who are actually the same person? I can’t even imagine it…’

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—That’s exactly it! The gap between the two roles!

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‘Ah?’

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The gap between the two roles!

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Sua finally understood. Sua understands.

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‘Ahhh! I get it!’

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It wasn’t just significant that the two works were being released. The gap between the dopamine addict “Seong Si-hyun” and the stoic gangster “Im Su-hui” would be shocking.

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—…Is this something that really needs explaining?

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While Wi Ji-hye sighed, Kim Iseo said,

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“Therefore, they’re planning to hold a private screening of *Samjitmal* soon for people involved. Of course, we’ve been invited too.”

“A screening?”

“Yes. Mystic is practically begging us to come.”

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Kim Iseo chuckled.

“That means the production team is watching what we do. It also means that if there are any parts we feel uncomfortable with before the release, they’ll revise them.”

“Ah, so that’s why they’re so eager to invite us. Because they need to check our requests beforehand.”

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Sua smart!

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It seemed they really wanted to get Sua and Kim Iseo’s OK sign. Oh, being in this situation made her feel like she had become someone special. In other words, Sua smug.

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And one more thing.

Sua thought of something.

“Oh, we’ll get to see Yeon-ju unnie after a long time, won’t we?”

“It’s so awkward to hear the word *unnie* coming from Sua’s mouth. Anyway, that’s right. Yeon-ju will be there too.”

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The representative continued calmly.

“Actually, it’s rare for commercial works to proceed so smoothly like this, but both *Samjitmal* and *Alien Game* are going like clockwork. The production teams are overflowing with enthusiasm.”

“Everyone’s so passionate.”

“The important thing is that Sua is what created that passion.”

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Kim Iseo emphasized her voice.

“They said that seeing Sua’s acting made them feel motivated to work! I don’t think they were joking.”

“Ooh….”

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Sua ooh. Sua sheepish.

If you praise me suddenly, I get sheepish….

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Sua scratched her head awkwardly.

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‘…What’s this? I’m suddenly getting nervous now.’

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Come to think of it, it wasn’t something to just be happy about that two of her works were being released around the same time. It also meant that she would be receiving cold evaluations from the audience, right?

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‘Right. The only movies I’ve experienced are short films.’

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Although she had gone through the Busan International Short Film Festival as a “sword,” *Samjitmal* was clearly a commercial film. Since the audience was paying money to see the film, the evaluation would naturally be stricter.

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Thump thump thump—

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‘What will it be like? Will I get good reviews?’

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Still, to take comfort, the level of the special perk was excellent. Could it be a huge hit? Please be a huge hit!

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Thump thump thump—

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Just when Sua’s heart started pounding.

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“Sua, aren’t you curious?”

Kim Iseo asked tentatively.

Sua startled and asked back.

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“Yes? About what?”

“The dopamine addict ‘Seong Si-hyun’ and the gangster ‘Im Su-hui’, which one do you think will be more popular among people?”

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“That’s….”

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Sua quietly rubbed her chin.

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…Hmm, you’re right? Who will be more popular?

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Sua was also genuinely curious.

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. . . . .

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The next day. Mystic headquarters.

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Another meeting was held.

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If yesterday they discussed the simultaneous release of *Samjitmal* and *Alien Game*, what they would discuss today was the schedule right in front of them. That was Sua’s trip to Japan.

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For the record, Seo Yeon-ju was also participating in today’s meeting.

“I get excited every time I get on a plane, no matter how many times I fly. Sua doesn’t have that, right? I guess it’s just a hassle for you.”

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Yeon-ju muttered, carefully examining her nails. Sua shook her head wildly from side to side internally.

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‘There’s no way! I’m super excited right now!’

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Sua’s experience with overseas travel? She had none! Sua had never even been to Jeju Island in Korea.

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Sua began to imagine in her head.

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‘What should I do first when I go to Japan?’

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In fact, she already had things in mind. You could say she had finished pre-studying with MyuTube. Buy and eat a bunch of Japanese convenience store food, eat ramen, eat sushi, eat *donburi*….

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—Are you some kind of livestock? Your whole day will be spent eating.

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‘….’

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You’re being too harsh, Wi Ji-hye.

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—Old Woman Wi shouldn’t be saying that, should she? These days, maid Sua makes the rice, gangster Sua does all the cleaning, and you just lie down all day scratching your butt….

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—How can a commoner know the will of the world’s greatest?

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—Tsk tsk, I really hope a strong role comes in.

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—Tch tch, I’m confident that I can beat anyone who comes.

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Ah, whatever. Sua soon pushed them away.

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Moreover, she would soon realize that she wouldn’t be in a position to do this and that in Japan in the first place. The reason was a timetable that Kim Iseo had handed to Sua.

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“….”

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Despair quickly clouded Sua’s expression.

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Sua screwed….

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Why else? Because the schedule was too packed!

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Kim Iseo’s explanation continued.

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“It’s almost like we’re just dipping our toes in Japan and coming back. First, we’re going to stop by the hospital…. Is this really okay?”

“Yes.”

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Sua nodded.

Because it was a part she had already decided to face head-on.

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However, there was still a remaining problem.

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‘I haven’t experienced a role that can deceive the doctor yet. Ugh, I really need to get one now….’

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Sua decided. She would definitely get one within this week.

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Kim Iseo’s explanation continued.

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“After the hospital, the full schedule begins, with one *Alien Game* offline promotional event and a few formal photoshoots the next day. This is the basic framework.”

“Framework?”

“Yes. A few more things will be added here. Sua’s schedule is so tight these days, right? Since we’re going to Japan anyway, it’s good to do everything we can while we’re there.”

“….”

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There’s a lot of stuff.

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Doing everything we can. It’s a nice thing to say.

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But the problem is that it doesn’t mean doing all the sightseeing we can. She realized that there was a mountain of work piled up.

“Ah.”

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Then Kim Iseo narrowed her eyes slightly as if she had thought of something. At the same time, she brought her face closer to Sua’s.

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“Of course, we’ll exclude any schedules that Sua says she doesn’t like without hesitation. That’s why I gave you the schedule. Sua’s intentions are the most important, so feel free to take a look.”

“No.”

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Sua shook her head.

“I can do everything.”

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It would be physically tiring, but Kim Iseo would have carefully selected only things that would help her career.

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She couldn’t miss a single one.

“Really? Well, I guess it won’t be a problem for Sua. I was worried for nothing. Ah, one moment, I have a phone call….”

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After Kim Iseo left to take a call.

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“Hey, Sua.”

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Yeon-ju quickly approached as if she had been waiting for the moment when only the two of them were left. Along with a script.

“Unnie?”

“Yeah. It’s nothing much.”

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Yeon-ju tapped the script with her fingertips.

“I wanted to ask you about this. I’m thinking of participating in this work, and you have a good sense for this kind of thing, right? Can you read it and tell me what you feel about it?”

“Of course. But don’t trust me too much.”

“I can’t promise that. I’m a Sua fanatic.”

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At Yeon-ju’s joke, Sua slightly raised the corners of her lips and placed her hand on the script. She flipped through the pages noisily, *palak palak*. Of course, she was just pretending to read it.

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‘Ugh, even pretending to read is hard. All I need to do is look at the level.’

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*Ssssssss*!

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Sua immediately entered the special perk hotel.

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[ Rose Flower, Red Lotus ]

▶ Sufficient Implementation Elements

▶ Level 3.5

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‘Well, the level is just so-so for now.’

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She quickly finished checking the level first. Now that she had finished her business, she could leave the special perk hotel right away.

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But then.

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‘Huh?’

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A telephone booth caught Sua’s attention. No, more precisely, a few lines of warning written there.

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001 ─ Rose Flower

002 ─ Red Lotus

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[ ※ Special Abilities are included. ]

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‘Special ability!’

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Just as a sparrow can’t pass a mill, Sua couldn’t pass a special ability. That’s because getting a new ability had never been bad for her, right?

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Foreign languages, being a fox, and everything else was like that. It had changed Sua’s life.

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Therefore, she didn’t hesitate for long.

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‘I don’t care! I’ll get it first!’

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*Taak*—!

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Sua confidently picked up the receiver. The number was 001.

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And the next moment.

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*Ssssssss*!

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[ ‘Special Ability’ is included. ]

[ Learning ‘Apathy’ from now on. ]

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‘Apathy?’

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After muttering unconsciously, she cheered a beat later.

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‘Apathy? Crazy!’

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Because the thing she needed most was in her grasp!