Chapter 46

Café on the 1st floor of Tempest Entertainment.

"Already today, huh."

"Is it your first shoot?"

"Yeah."

Today, I left the studio with a heavy heart.

Hyozhu, who followed me, had been making a fuss since morning.

"Bro, are you going to the set today?"

"Yeah, I have to."

"But how did you finish it so quickly?"

"Is the ending part okay?"

"Yes! Why did you hide such skills under Im Joo-jae? Are you a hidden gem?"

"I didn't hide it."

There was no system.

"Bro! Did you know that Campus Couple Soda has ended?"

"Really? It's been a month already?"

"Everyone is clamoring for Season 2."

"That's just advertising."

"Come on, it's a web drama. How can it be advertising?"

"It is advertising."

Although the momentum has slightly waned now.

Recently, Oh Seong Soda has been selling like crazy.

"Most of the web drama comments are positive."

"That's good."

"Is it hard to expect Season 2?"

"Why? A lot of people are looking forward to it?"

"Yes, I am."

"Huh?"

"Please write Season 2."

"..."

It was a script written by the system.

"Anyway, any news about the regressive character who erases memories?"

"Oh! Actor Kim Ji-seon..."

"What about Kim Ji-seon!?"

"She gave an interview..."

Hearing Hyozhu's vague words, I connected to Nertube.

And slowly examined the content of the video.

Before looking at the content, I was startled.

".... I thought you were going to curse or something."

"They were giving a lot of praise."

"Next time, tell me in advance. I was scared."

"Sure."

Thanks to the appearance of a member of Purple Girls or the pilot program, the regressive character who erases memories received a lot of attention even before airing.

'Of course, since it received a lot of push.'

In particular, there was a lot of interest in whether Kim Hyun-ji, a new actor, could become the next Im Jae-joon.

If she doesn't show her true skills, she'll only be seen as getting the lead role through her agency.

"Actor Kim Hyun-ji will do well."

"Right?"

"Yeah. She's probably practicing the script right now?"

"She went out to play today."

"... Have you caught all the typos in the script?"

"Yes. I made some corrections. Please check them."

"Then send them to me."

At that moment, a familiar face appeared in the 1st floor café.

"It's Team Leader Byun."

"Huh? Where?"

Instantly, Hyozhu's head turned.

Without hesitation, she approached him.

"Team Leader Byun! Why didn't you answer my call yesterday? Did you forget our appointment again?"

".... Ah, I forgot."

"You have other things to forget!"

"I was busy with work."

"I'm busy too!"

No, you're not busy.

I can vouch for it.

"Instead, if you have any other requests, anytime..."

"Then date me."

"I refuse."

"Okay!"

The conversation was not normal.

I felt like I was going to lose my mind.

Thud, thud—

Hyozhu, who looked calm despite just being rejected, slowly walked back to me.

I was trying to think of something to comfort her.

"That was your fifth rejection."

".... It wasn't a desperate confession, though?"

"The number of times is important."

Why is that important?

* * *

Rainbow Entertainment.

The two women were holding hands and heading somewhere.

"I'm only doing this once because you kept asking."

"Thank you, Unnie!"

Miling smiled and looked at Kim Hyun-ji.

Although she didn't deliberately try to become friends, they had quickly become close.

Now, they help each other with script readings as if it's natural.

Excluding the group members, Hyun-ji was the most comfortable and kind younger sister.

'During script readings, I felt a certain presence.'

Now, she looks like an ordinary girl.

Maybe she has the vibe of a successful otaku who is obsessed with celebrities.

Squeak—

Miling opened the door to the acting practice room and went in.

"Senior Kim Gi-hyun!"

"Ah? Miling?"

The only man at Rainbow Entertainment who has dedicated his life to acting.

A 10-year veteran actor who succeeded in an idol-focused company.

'Senior, you must be shocked.'

He has a clean-cut appearance that suggests a very chaotic lifestyle.

But unlike his looks, he has never even held a woman's hand outside of acting.

If Hyun-ji, who is a fan, approaches him, he might not even be able to breathe.

"Senior, how are you?"

"Miling, what brings you here?"

She greeted Hyun-ji, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.

"Miling, it's been a long time since I saw your face."

"Ah, I went to Japan and also got a new project."

"Erasing Memories, right? Congratulations."

Then, Miling squeezed out a vague memory and offered her congratulations.

"Senior, I heard you also got a new project...?"

"Ah... That project was canceled."

"Ah."

It was a mistake. I confused it with someone else.

We're not that close.

"That... You were excited about the blockbuster, right?"

"Yeah. It's a shame. But where can a good project not fall? Ha ha."

"Um, by any chance...?"

"Uh?"

"No, never mind."

Miling remembered what Kim Jin-woo had said recently.

He had already started writing a new script.

'This isn't something I should say.'

At that moment, Kim Hyun-ji was covering her mouth, overwhelmed with emotion.

She had been a fan of Kim Gi-hyun even before entering the entertainment industry.

"Bro... I've been a fan since 20 years ago!"

"???"

Kim Gi-hyun debuted 10 years ago.

* * *

Saerom read the text from Jin-woo and murmured softly.

"Already the last script..."

"Saerom?"

"Ah, yes. Uncle."

"So, what do you think?"

"About Actor Yoo Seol-a?"

"Yes."

"I don't know."

I'm not sure if my opinion matters.

"Just... It would be good if it works out, and if not, it's fine. Isn't that right?"

"Hmm..."

In a world where even 1 million Nertubers are called 1-person companies.

Then, how should we describe National Little Sister Yoo Seol-a?

A walking conglomerate?

"To be honest, it would be great if Actor Yoo Seol-a agrees."

"Does Writer Kim Jin-woo have that level of capability?"

"Well..."

For a moment, Saerom almost said "Yes."

But there was no real basis for that answer.

'Yoo Seol-a...'

Rationally, she is incomparable to a new writer who has only finished one project.

"Ultimately, isn't the most important thing Yoo Seol-a's intention?"

"I'm worried that the meeting was set up too hastily..."

"Don't worry about that."

"Huh?"

Director Saerom knows Kim Jin-woo as someone who can create a drama on the spot.

She had seen him work on a script once.

His skills were beyond the word "genius."

"When you bring a new project... Let's talk about it then."

"What? You haven't even finished the previous project yet..."

"No, you just finished it."

As the notification came, Saerom picked up her smartphone and opened Jin-woo's text.

"Erasing Memories. 16 episodes, complete."

This project required CGI, so it took a considerable amount of time.

If the shooting schedule is well planned, there will be enough time for editing.

"Now, it's just the shooting left."

* * *

The first day of shooting for "Erasing Memories."

I received a call and headed straight to the first shooting location.

Given the background, script modifications were inevitable.

Unlike my previous work, there are many outdoor shoots, so it couldn't be helped.

"It'll be fine... I've practiced a lot."

Recently, I've been checking locations and photos, putting in a lot of effort.

Maybe it's because it's a public broadcast, or maybe because it's my second project, but I want to do better.

"This production definitely requires more effort."

Upon arriving at the shooting site, I greeted the staff and looked for Director Song.

"Ah, Writer, you're here?"

"Yes, Director."

The main goal is to recreate the drama I saw.

If it's not feasible in reality, we'll try to make it as similar as possible.

"Hmm... We'll have to see how it turns out."

"Yes, Director."

Following the director's instructions, the actors appeared.

"Standby, ready... Action!"

After Director Song shot the scene, we reviewed it together.

'It's just... a perfect recreation of the drama I saw!'

Is this really a star director and a top-class director?

A faint consolation to SBC for missing out on such talent.

A little while later, after finishing the first shoot and heading home.

"Well, if there's no need to modify the script... There's no point in coming to the set, right?"

Without me, everything runs smoothly.

It's on a different level from the web drama with Im Jae-joon's CF.

Zing—

At that moment, a call came in.

"Huh? President?"

Seeing the contact saved as "President Jung Gi-tae," I swallowed hard.

"Hello?"

-Writer Kim, how are you?

"Yes, President."

-Um, I'm calling to set up a meeting.

"Huh? You don't mean..."

-Yes, that's right. Yoo Seol-a.

The moment I heard those words, it felt like a bell ringing in my ears.

It's like the feeling of a congested highway clearing up on a holiday.

"Thank you, President!"

-The date will be sent via text.

"Yes!"

Click.

I didn't think this would happen even while making the request.

With a new project and Yoo Seol-a, it feels like everything is falling into place smoothly.

"Now, I just need to secure a broadcasting station..."

Maybe my standards have gotten too high, but I want to return to a major broadcasting station.

It might be a bit difficult with SBC for a while, and MBS is fine, but...

"Hmm..."

Or, an exclusive contract with Disney+ is also worth considering.

Since they made the first offer, it's not a bad option.

Ding—

Shortly after, the text from the president contained the meeting date with Yoo Seol-a.

"Ah, a meeting the day after tomorrow? It's a bit rushed."

It seems like it's time to start writing the new project.

I need to have a script ready before the meeting to have something to talk about.

"At least, I need to have the first episode written."

* * *

The next day, at the 1st floor Holis Café of MBS Broadcasting Station.

As soon as I entered the café, I checked for the white light.

"There's... a spot!"

After placing my order, I immediately found my seat.

The familiar light was covering a wide area.

"Busy."

This year, thanks to the system, my workload has been overflowing.

How long has it been since I finished "Regressive" and already have a new project?

Thud—

I sat down and absorbed the light into my mind.

"Ah..."

From start to finish, the content of the drama instantly 'remembered.'

Putting aside the content, I examined the main characters.

"There are four main characters..."

As they said, it's an ensemble drama, so there are quite a few characters.

The main female lead is a given, and the three other new employees have significant roles.

A gentle guy during the day, but a club rat at night.

A muscular guy who is surprisingly gentle for his size.

A career woman who is strict at work but a novice in love.

"This casting is no joke."

Among them, two were already assigned by the system.

Of course, the main female lead is Actor Yoo Seol-a.

Kim Na-yeon from the International Sales 3rd Team, playing the role of Kim Na-yeon.

An elite new employee who lost her parents at a young age and has a strong defense mechanism.

However, the problem was one of the three main leads, the club rat.

"Phew, this is a bit much."

An actor who caused a social scandal and is currently in self-reflection.

Especially, he was caught using drugs in a club not long ago.

This is not a club rat character, but a vlogger, right?

"There's no choice."

I checked the benefit the system gave me.

I need to use a function that wasn't necessary in the previous project.

【Using Actor Change (Lv 1) based on the user's will.】

I removed the main character, just like when I deleted Im Jae-joon as a test.

The secondary male lead became a generic handsome actor.

The actions and dialogues of the character in the drama also subtly changed.

".... I need to cast three people."

This is the first time I've had to do this.