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While Kang Hyun-sung PD imagined Soo-ah’s cooking in Korea, a limousine sped down a road in Japan.

Boo woo woong─

Inside was Mawakubo, the CEO of RINE.

Dressed in luxury clothes and adorned with lots of jewelry, she didn’t rest even in the car. She was scrutinizing the information on the tablet in her hand, her eyes wide open.

“Hmm.”

Actually, there was something ambiguous about her checking the information.

“Shh, it’s a secret.”

Mawakubo was watching MDD 808.

“…!”

And with Kim Yu-han’s twist, she shuddered as if struck by lightning. Why? She’d already been spoiled rotten. She knew everything, but it was still so much fun.

The secretary sitting in the front seat asked,

“Madam CEO, have you checked all the data I sent you? I’ve extracted information about Lee Soo-ah.”

“I’m watching it now.”

Of course, the drama.

“Haa.”

After the MDD 808 video ended, CEO Mawakubo took a breath, filled with lingering emotion, and opened her mouth.

“It’s a pity I didn’t get to meet her when she was in Japan.”

“Her schedule must be unbelievably busy these days. She’s enjoying immense popularity in Korea, and she already has quite a few projects lined up.”

The secretary rattled off what she had investigated about Soo-ah.

“She has filming for ‘Sangnyu’ and ‘Crescendo from Tomorrow’ in Korea, and I think she might visit Japan again when filming ‘Weeds’ with Director Yusaku.”

“I expected it, but she’s busy indeed.”

“She’ll be even busier in the future. Just look at MDD 808. It’s already finished airing, but its popularity doesn’t seem to wane at all.”

“Hmm, MDD 808 was certainly very interesting.”

A beat later, Mawakubo changed her words in a hurry.

“No, it looked very interesting.”

“Yes. The amazing thing is that Lee Soo-ah is still a rookie actress of one year, who hasn’t even been through an awards ceremony yet.”

“A rookie who doesn’t seem like a rookie. Is that what she is?”

“Yes. That’s right. She’s a case that didn’t exist in Korea or Japan. The word ‘unique’ suits her perfectly.”

“….”

CEO Mawakubo admired inwardly.

Frankly, as an entrepreneur, she hadn’t thought much of actors. Just consumables that shine briefly and then change with time. That’s what she thought.

But Soo-ah was clearly an exception.

‘All her filmography is successful, and if you look at the dates, she’s been moving without rest every time. To be so diligent even with emotional expression disorder.’

The more she looked, the more certain she became of one thing.

Soo-ah wasn’t just someone who relied on her outstanding looks and shone briefly. She was just in the top 1 percent, with genius and effort combined.

“But….”

Looking at it, one thing became curious.

“There were no works related to piano in her filmography? Was her major before becoming an actress in that field?”

“‘Crescendo from Tomorrow,’ which she’s scheduled to film soon, is a piano-related work. She says that piano is a hobby, but her skills are too great for that.”

“That’s right. She’s just being humble, I suppose.”

“Excuse me, Madam CEO.”

The secretary slightly changed the subject at this point.

“By the way, it seems that ‘Weeds,’ in which Lee Soo-ah plays the lead role, is having some difficulties.”

“Difficulties? Does someone like her experience things like that too?”

Mawakubo’s tone was sincere.

Good public sentiment, good looks, good acting skills, and good personality. It seems like she’d just do anything easily.

The secretary nodded.

“The competing work for ‘Weeds’ is a work by writer Minami Akiko. Many investors have dropped out, and it seems they’re falling behind in the promotional battle as well.”

The secretary explained the details further.

From the fact that Director Yusaku and Akiko had parted ways for the first time through this competition, to the fact that there are forces that want traditional noir to win, and even the good and evil structure.

“Ah, I see.”

However, CEO Mawakubo’s face was calm.

“There’s no problem with promotion. It’s a good thing. Let’s put ‘Weeds’ on our RINE banner and promote it.”

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Meanwhile, in Korea.

The animal management center was bustling today.

“Oh my, is this the one?”

“Yes. He’s really handsome, isn’t he?”

“Indeed, the males are so dignified that it’s obvious. He doesn’t look like a fox. More like a pure white wolf?”

“That’s right. That’s exactly why Soo-ah-ssi picked him. She’s coming to see him today.”

“So that’s how it is. I guess, Sumi must have been lonely by herself too. It’s good to add one more.”

“I’m jealous…. Why don’t I get set up on blind dates?”

The keepers were chatting, surrounding one Arctic fox. Of course, their hands didn’t rest in the meantime. They were constantly brushing the dignified Arctic fox.

The dignified Arctic fox yawned.

‘Humans are all insignificant.’

The dignified fox had nothing to fear. He had been raised in another management center since he was young and had always been loved.

Human? Aren’t they just servants who give you food and wash you?

“Oh my, his fur is so soft.”

Therefore, the dignified fox just reacted indifferently, even when the keepers showered him with compliments.

‘Quiet, human. What are you going on about.’

Today, it seems like there will be a move somewhere. It’s clear from the fact that they suddenly bathe him and brush his fur.

What on earth is going on?

At that time.

“Oh my, Soo-ah-ssi is here! Soo-ah-ssi!”

“Wow, she’s gotten even prettier!”

“Soo-ah-ssi! Come this way!”

Suddenly, it became very noisy.

From the dignified fox’s perspective, he was annoyed. Because the two keepers who were brushing him suddenly got up from their seats and rushed off somewhere.

“Aook! Aook aook!”

(Where are you going! You have to finish what you were doing!)

Haa, the dignified fox soon sighed.

‘Seriously, humans are just too insignificant.’

Thinking that, he shook his head, and then suddenly noticed a change. Suddenly, shadows fell all around him. The dignified fox raised his head, and.

‘….’

He froze without realizing it.

It was instinct. Because he had encountered an existence whose eyes, aura, size, and everything else indicated a predator.

“Oh, this is the one? He’s dignified indeed.”

Soo-ah smiled.

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Soo-ah’s house.

“Ha, I really don’t know why.”

Soo-ah, holding Sumi, muttered.

Sumi had a calm expression as always, but Soo-ah’s head was full of question marks.

“Why did those foxes that were perfectly fine suddenly get sick all at once?”

Soo-ah thought.

It was like a bolt from the blue.

The first fox suddenly had a seizure, making the blind date impossible, and the other Arctic foxes they temporarily found didn’t have very different symptoms.

“Sumi, it seems like there’s an epidemic going around among the Arctic foxes. You should be careful from now on, too.”

“….”

Sumi, on the other hand, was silent.

To Sumi, Soo-ah is as high as the sky and an object of respect, but Sumi saw all the situations clearly.

The cause was Soo-ah.

Someone with overwhelming power inevitably suppresses other beings, even unintentionally. Even if it’s not an Arctic fox, animals avoid encountering Soo-ah.

“Ah, awoo woong….”

(M, Mother….)

Sumi carefully opened her mouth.

“This unworthy daughter has grown a bit. I know that Mother’s schedule is busy these days. But if I make you spend time on my wedding, wouldn’t that also be unfilial?”

“Huh?”

“So, from now on, I will take care of matters related to the wedding on my own. Visiting the center with the manager alone, so that I don’t cause trouble for Mother.”

“Sumi….”

Soo-ah looked at Sumi with moist eyes.

“…You always say such admirable things. I’ll definitely help you with all my strength. Besides, I can’t let you meet just anyone. Don’t worry! I’ll be right there to assist you! Until we find the best groom!”

“Awoo….”

Sumi’s eyes also became moist.

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Two days later. A small theater in Gangnam.

It wasn’t as big as a movie theater, but the seats were filled to the brim.

Everyone who gathered here today were people related to ‘Samjitmals’.

Everyone seemed to have come comfortably, and Soo-ah also came wearing relatively neat training clothes. Seated next to her was Seo Yeon-ju, who had co-starred with her.

Suddenly, Seo Yeon-ju put her arm around Soo-ah’s.

“I don’t usually get nervous about things like this? But I’m particularly nervous today. Is it because it’s a work I did with you?”

Soo-ah didn’t particularly answer.

More precisely, she couldn’t answer. Why? Because I’m more nervous! Soo-ah is trembling! She wasn’t in a position to comfort others.

Paat─!

At this moment, the screen turned on.

[ Lies, Lies, Lies. ]

The movie title was embedded in a black background.

The three words ‘Lies’ that were written were all the same white color, but each had a distinctly different font.

As if implying different kinds of lies.

“Whoo hoo.”

With a short deep breath.

Finally, the screening of Soo-ah’s first commercial film began.