episode_0247

[Ending ‘Emotionless’ learning.]

Fwoooooosh!

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Sua returned to reality.

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‘Ugh, I never want to experience that again…’

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That was Sua’s impression.

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Thankfully, the memory is already fading, but it was quite nauseating. Getting into a car accident, damaging a part of the brain, and losing emotions as a result…

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Just as Sua was replaying the experience.

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[The perk has learned ‘Dumbness’ through you.]

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What the heck? Sua was dumbfounded.

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‘…Why are you learning something, too?’

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No, more than that, why are you learning *that*?

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And what is ‘Dumbness’? Learn something good, okay? I should have a lot of good qualities. Tsk.

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Anyway!

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Back in reality, Sua handed the script to Yeon-ju.

“Unnie, I don’t think you should do this.”

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“Oh? Really? I guess I really like you. As soon as you told me not to, I lost all interest.”

Yeon-ju smiled gently.

“Thank you, Sua-ya, for taking the time.”

“It’s nothing. I’m more grateful.”

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She meant it. Unnie, I’m so, so thankful!

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The next day.

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Besides Sua and her group and Mystic headquarters, many other places were busy. One of them was the ‘Alien Game’ production team.

“Hmm…”

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Director Kim Young-gon, with his Guan Yu-like beard, stared at the monitor with a serious expression. He had detected a problem now.

“Stop for a moment.”

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At Director Kim Young-gon’s words, a staff member pressed the spacebar to pause the screen. Stroking his beard with an unusual air, Director Kim Young-gon said.

“About the extra scene, is it Sua-ssi’s influence from the previous scene? It feels unusually awkward. Is it just me?”

“…I actually felt it a little too.”

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The scene where Sua performs in a solo shot and then transitions to the extras. This part is the problem.

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‘It’s because Sua-ssi’s acting is too vivid. Because it’s followed immediately by the extra scene, the difference in acting skills is noticeable.’

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No matter how trivial, they can’t just let it pass.

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‘Alien Game’ is a symbolic work that Netflix put forward as its flagship work when it landed in Korea, and it is even being launched simultaneously in Japan.

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It means they have to give it their all.

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Therefore, Director Kim Young-gon soon made a decision.

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“Before transitioning from Sua-ssi’s scene to the extra scene, let’s edit in something else, even if it’s short. We need to work on neutralizing it to make it more natural.”

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This kind of work was the same for the ‘Three Lies’ production team.

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“This last scene, where Seo Yeon-ju is jogging and looking at the distant scenery. I think it would be better to clear the fog.”

“You mean, while she’s jogging, it’s foggy, but when she looks at the final scenery, it clears just in time?”

“Yes, yes! That’s right! The feeling of living in a muffled reality like fog, but now seeing a clear future.”

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“Good. Then let’s add some CG.”

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It’s not just ‘Three Lies’ and ‘Alien Game.’

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The passion Sua showed on set had sufficiently spread to those nearby, and therefore, anyone working on something related to Sua was giving it their all.

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A week later.

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While the editing of the works Sua was involved in was nearing completion, writer Park Yu-mi’s ‘High Society’ released promotional materials. It was a desperate effort for them.

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Why?

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‘Alien Game’ at least has the position of being Netflix’s flagship work, but ‘High Society’ doesn’t have such a title. If they want to attract viewers, they have to promote it often.

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The funny thing is.

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[Writer Park Yu-mi, who participated in the ‘Netflix War,’ successfully completed the script reading for ‘High Society.’ It will become a hidden flagship work.]

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[Lee Sua is also appearing in ‘High Society’ after ‘Alien Game’? In what role? … Intense role foreshadowed.]

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[Lee Sua shows another side in ‘High Society.’]

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Sua is only a supporting actress in the role of a ‘maid,’ yet the main articles are being written in a way that mentions Sua.

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It proved that Sua’s name value was increasing.

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The ‘High Society’ side just realized it. That an article stating they had secured ‘Lee Sua’ was much more helpful for promotion than all sorts of other expressions.

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Even before ‘High Society,’ there were many stories about Sua. No, the internet is overflowing with things related to Sua.

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The rumors about her debut in Japan haven’t cooled down yet.

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[Lee Sua’s departure to Japan is imminent… Who is she going with? What’s her airport fashion? Interest is already insanely UP]

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[Japanese maestro director ‘Yusaku,’ is the first time a Korean has won the lead role. Can she live up to the expectations?]

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The schedules Sua had been juggling while fighting off sleep. Her efforts were paying off in this way.

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Movies, dramas, commercials, variety shows, overseas expansion. In any field, there was always something to talk about with Sua.

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The ‘Alien Game’ side did not miss this trend.

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[‘Alien Game’ Korean and Japanese version trailers released!]

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They uploaded the trailer to YouTube.

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【YouTube】[KR]

[Alien Game | Official Trailer | Netflix]

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A simple title. The video length is only 1 minute and 54 seconds.

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But the number of views and the comment section did not lie. Even though it’s such a short video, the reaction is very hot.

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─Damn, I’m excited

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─But do I have to sign up for Netflix to watch this? I haven’t done this before, so I’m a little reluctant. ㄴ The first month is free ㄴ It’s already famous in the US

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─What’s up with Lee Sua smiling at 58 seconds? She looks kind of dimwitted. Was it an NG? Or is the character like that? ㄴ The character must be like that ㄴ But even I think it’s weird. She’s smiling so stupidly. What kind of character is it?

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─Please release it right away!!

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─I just trust and watch if it’s Lee Sua

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It’s the same noisy situation in Japan.

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【YouTube】[JP]

[Alien Game | Official Trailer | Netflix]

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Sua hasn’t even started any activities in Japan in earnest, but already she is an unavoidable topic here. First of all, the success of MDD 808 is the reason.

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[MDD 808 still holding a high ranking]

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But that’s not all.

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Her inability to express emotions, and the fact that master director Yusaku abandoned the golden hand writer Akiko to choose Sawako and Lee Sua. Various things were intertwined.

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Of course, the comment section was a mess.

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Support? Or hatred?

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Expectation, jealousy, contempt, criticism… everything was mixed up. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it chaos.

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─So when is this girl going to the hospital for a checkup? www

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─Lee Sua supporters always say why do they have to go so far, but conversely, if they’re so confident, shouldn’t they be able to go to the hospital? The abuse is too severe.

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─A bunch of unemployed people gathered here. When I actually meet my friends, all they say is that they enjoyed MDD 808 ww. Shut up, hikikomoris.

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─The title Alien Game is unique. Is it a bit anime-like? Or is it even more unique than that? I’m looking forward to it!

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Here, a bomb was added on top of it.

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【Japanese Media】

[Japanese national variety show ‘Celebrity Zoo’ decides on Korean actress ‘Lee Sua’ for the next special! Controversy already raging?]

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The news that Sua would appear on a Japanese national variety show.

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Time flowed like water.

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Screech─

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The sound of a suitcase dragging on the floor. A huge crowd.

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Yes, Sua had finally arrived.

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‘Right here! In Japan!’

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The place Sua is currently standing is Narita International Airport.

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Why did she come to this airport? The exact location? Sua didn’t care about any of that. Right now, she’s just excited about the fact that she’s visited a foreign country.

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‘Wow…. Are all those people I see foreigners?’

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Sua was so excited that she frantically looked around. Japanese people she had only seen in manga are right in front of her!

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The Mystic staff members felt slightly afraid.

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‘Is something not to Sua-ssi’s liking?’

‘Why is she suddenly looking like she’s looking for someone to kill….’

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Around that time, Sua was disappointed.

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‘Ugh…. Japan isn’t that different? It seems like the way women do their makeup is similar to ours….’

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─…What exactly were you expecting?

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‘Huh? I thought Japanese women would wear loose, long socks, have tanned skin, and blonde hair.’

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─Sunbae, national differences, cultural differences, these are all old news now that the internet has developed. Please don’t learn about the world through manga.

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‘Ah, yes, yes.’

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Sua pouted and nodded.

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Well, it’s better this way. If there was a big difference between Japanese people and Korean people, I would have been more nervous for no reason. It’s like coming from Korea to Korea? Nothing special!

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Sua straightened her shoulders.

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‘Ah, that’s right.’

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At that moment.

“Alright! Let’s depart now! Keep in formation!”

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The ‘Alien Game’ team leader shouted from the front as if to show off. At the same time, huge men stuck to Sua and Lee Seo-jung’s sides. Sua was startled.

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‘Are they even human? How can they be so big?’

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Not only are they big, but more than anything, their muscles are amazing. It feels like they could deflect bullets?

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And more than anything, they’re reassuring. They didn’t even glance at Sua once and just kept looking around.

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Of course, in reality, the bodyguards had other things on their minds.

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‘Ugh, I have to be so careful with women even with this body….’

‘Sua-ssi is crazy in real life.’

‘It’s unbelievable up close. All I see are her chest and butt no matter where I look? I don’t know where to put my eyes. Maybe I shouldn’t even look at all….’

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As they headed towards the arrival area.

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“Lee Sua.”

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It was then that Lee Seo-jung came up next to her. She is also an actress involved in ‘Alien Game,’ so she is on the schedule together.

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“I expected it, but you don’t seem nervous. What are you like usually? Are you the type who likes to have your picture taken?”

“Suddenly?”

“I like having my picture taken when I’m doing *it*. It’s fun, thrilling, and a little erotic when I look back on it later…. In many ways.”

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Doing *it*? Doing what?

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Sua couldn’t understand what Lee Seo-jung was talking about, but the first thing she needed to ask was clear.

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“I mean, why are you asking that all of a sudden?”

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“Well….”

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But Lee Seo-jung’s words were not finished.

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To be exact, there was no need to finish them.

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The moment Sua understood why Lee Seo-jung had thrown out such a random question.

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‘Huh? People?’

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It started with seeing people over there in the distance. It felt like there were a lot of them gathered.

But they’re not empty-handed.

They’re all holding familiar objects.

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…Cameras?

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The moment she realized that.

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Flash! Flash! Flash!

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Flash! Flash!

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A barrage of flashes bursting like crazy.

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“….”

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There was no time to judge whether she liked being photographed or not. Sua just froze in place.

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“撮って! もう一枚でも撮って!” (Take the picture! Take another one!)

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“イスア! イスアを撮影しろって!” (Sua! They tell her to photograph Sua!)

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“スア! ここにイスアがいる!” (Sua! Lee Sua is here!)

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Flash! Flash! Flash!

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Flashes bursting like a tsunami in front of her eyes, Japanese words pouring out without even giving her a chance to collect her thoughts. She can’t even guess how many people have gathered.

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Maybe around 800?

A crowd beyond imagination.

Therefore.

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─Sunbae, get a grip! Sunbae? ─A-hya? ─Master? Can’t you hear us?

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‘…Eh.’

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In the end, Sua’s brain stopped. Sua-pause.

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After a while.

“Um, Sua-ssi. You should be leaving soon….”

“Sua-ssi? What’s wrong? Are you not feeling well?”

“Uh? Sua-ssi? You have to say something?”

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The ‘Alien Game’ team gradually noticed something strange.

It was like Sua had suddenly died while standing there?

Her eyes are empty, and she doesn’t answer when they call her.

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“Di, did something happen to Sua!”

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Mystic’s Kim Yi-seo rushed over.

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“What’s going on? Is it serious?”

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“Ah, well….”

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The bodyguard calmly explained the situation.

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From the fact that Sua suddenly stopped in her tracks as if she had been electrocuted, to the fact that she had not reacted since then.

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“Sua, can you hear me? Sua?”

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Kim Yi-seo called out to Sua with a heavy heart.

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This is not good.

This is not a closed room, but a space where about 800 people have gathered. If Sua shows a flaw here, it will definitely damage her image.

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No, her image doesn’t matter. More than that, Sua herself is worried. Just as Kim Yi-seo was about to call out to Sua again.

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Swoosh─

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Sua’s eyes returned.

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“…!”

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Everyone was surprised and relieved. They don’t know what happened, but it seems like she’s back to normal.

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Blink. Blink.

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Sua blinked a couple of times.

『Alright, alright.』

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Suddenly, she raised the corners of her mouth.

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『I just thought about it for a while, but I thought it would be too heartless to just pass by. I should give them a little fan service before I go. Is that okay?』

Kim Yi-seo asked with wide eyes.

“Sua? Are you okay? I thought something happened….”

『How could that be? Whether it’s a coincidence or not, the people who found me are also people who have the potential to become my fans at the same time. I was thinking about what I should do for them.』

“Ah, I see.”

“I was so worried.”

“Sua-ssi, you really surprised me.”

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Sua chuckled at them.

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『Well, I’ll go sign autographs for a while.』

She turns around as if showing off and quietly takes a breath.

…It’s somehow the tone and gait of a genius detective.