Chapter 63

The long-awaited Friday.

I met music director Seo Jihoon near the MBS broadcasting station.

He was one of the music directors who often handled small external projects for the station.

"I'm a big fan of writer Kim Jinwoo!"

"Director Seo, I've heard a lot about you."

"Me? You've heard about me?"

"Yes, from director Na Jisu."

"Oh…"

I heard that despite his young age, he had an outstanding musical sense.

He also played a significant role in the second season of Camcosa.

"Shall we talk while we walk?"

"Uh? Oh, yes!"

After meeting music director Seo Jihoon, we started moving together.

We continued our conversation as we headed to Rainbow Entertainment.

"Going to meet actor Yoo Seol-a, it feels like a dream."

"She's the lead in our drama, so it's only natural."

"Ahaha."

I asked the embarrassed Director Seo an additional question.

"Have you heard the daily routine song sung by Yuna?"

"Yes! I thought it fit the drama 'Overseas Sales Team 3' perfectly."

"Really?"

"Um, if you have time, could you drop by when we're editing the OST tracks?"

"Me?"

"Yes. I heard you have a deep understanding of music…"

At least, I can provide some systematic help with the music I've registered.

The system can tell the exact timing of the registered music.

Of course, it excludes all the episodes that have already aired.

'Still, he's a professional, so he probably knows a lot more than I do.'

I can tell him when the music will play, but that's about all the help I can offer.

"Sure, I'll drop by often."

"Yes. Haha."

If Director Na Jisu recommended him, he must be trustworthy.

Especially since music will play a significant role in this drama.

'This drama… it's going to be really well-polished, isn't it?'

If we cast the right actors, it will be perfect.

Especially now that I've reached the Gold level and have the 'Pre-Research' benefit.

Definitely, the better I use the system, the better the quality of the drama feels.

'This time, it's worth the effort.'

A short while later, we arrived at Rainbow Entertainment with Director Seo.

We were guided by a staff member and entered the building.

-4th floor.

We took the elevator to the 4th floor, where the Purple Girls' dedicated music studio was located.

We knocked on the door and entered.

Creak─

"Ah? Writer!!!"

Rae-mi greeted me with a wide smile.

And the person standing next to her, greeting me, was.

"Writer, it's been a while."

"Yes, actor Yoo Seol-a."

"I came much earlier and was talking with Rae-mi."

Seeing actor Yoo at Rainbow Entertainment felt a bit different.

"You two seem to have gotten along well in the meantime?"

"Yes, it's our first meeting today, but we matched musically."

"I already decided to talk to Seol-a like a friend!"

It felt like a connection between musical geniuses.

"Actor Yoo, you seem to be reading a lot of scripts lately."

"Yes, I've been reading a lot. Hehe."

I mentioned this because I noticed the scripts on the side were all worn out.

'Good choice of actor.'

Or maybe the actor chose me.

Soon, Yoo Seol-a spoke to music director Seo Jihoon.

"Director Seo, please listen to the music and see if it can be used for the OST."

"Yes! That's why I'm here."

Then, Yoo Seol-a gave a subtle nod to Rae-mi and entered the recording booth.

Rae-mi, who was left behind, explained to us kindly.

"Seol-a said she brought a few songs she wrote."

"Wow! What a stroke of luck!"

The music director, standing beside us, listened with an excited expression.

"I'll play five songs for you. Two of them were composed by Rae-mi."

About 30 minutes later.

Today, I was able to register three of the songs Yoo Seol-a sang in the system.

'What a find.'

Director Seo, who was sitting beside me, listened to the music with an admiring look.

He seemed to have the same idea as me, planning to add them to the drama's OST.

Just then,

Creak─

The studio door burst open, and someone rushed in.

"…Manager?"

"Ah, hello, writer!"

Yoo Seol-a's manager, who had worked with her for 10 years.

I heard they were almost like family.

"I'm sorry, but I just got a sudden schedule."

"Ah, I see. Then you should go."

"I'm sorry."

"No, it's fine."

Yoo Seol-a, who came out of the recording booth due to the manager's arrival, said with a regretful voice.

"I had a lot of questions about the script. It's a shame."

"We have a schedule in a few days."

"Oh, the long interview."

"We'll talk more then."

"Yes, writer!"

With a smile, she said goodbye and left the studio.

The remaining people continued to work on the recorded music.

* * *

That evening.

Beep beep, beep─

I dragged my tired body home and flopped onto the sofa.

My younger sister peeked out from her room.

"Brother, you're home?"

"Yeah."

She slowly approached and asked.

"Brother, is it true you're doing a long interview with Yoo Seol-a?"

"Yeah, we're working on the same drama."

"Wow, I'm so jealous. Can you get me an autograph?"

"50,000… Fine, I'll get it for you."

I've been trying to be nice lately.

I should have mentioned it earlier.

"But brother, you're not going to the shoot looking like that, are you?"

"Looking like…?"

Hee-jung stepped back, squinted her eyes, and scanned me.

"You'll look terrible."

"…"

Anyway, Hee-jung, you shouldn't be so harsh.

Just when you think you're doing well, you do this.

"Brother, listen. I'm not trying to start a fight, I'm being serious."

"Okay, fine."

"Hey, if you appear on a 3 million subscriber channel, your face will be known nationwide, you know?"

"…"

Damn, I'm convinced.

"…So what should I do?"

"Wait and see."

Tap tap─

She quickly went to her room and brought back a few items.

"Go with this?"

A gold chain necklace, sunglasses, and a snapback cap.

It's not like I'm going on 'Show Me the Money.'

"Am I a rapper?"

"Hey, if you don't want your face to be recognized, sunglasses are a must."

"Isn't it more embarrassing to be recognized nationwide?"

"No, a writer can be seen as an artist! It's not strange at all!"

"…What about the gold chain?"

"Um, that was a mistake."

She gathered the chain and handed me the sunglasses and cap.

Even though it looked like she was teasing me,

"…I'll just wear the cap."

I put away the snapback and grabbed a plain black baseball cap.

* * *

At the shooting site of a 3 million subscriber YouTube channel.

The famous comedian-turned-MC asked me a question.

"Writer Kim Jinwoo, you recently became famous on SNS and through your singing."

"Not that famous…"

"Hehe, these days, who doesn't know you? Even with a cap, everyone will recognize you!"

As agreed beforehand, the concept was to keep teasing me.

I couldn't tease Yoo Seol-a, so it was inevitable.

'Did they invite me just to tease me?'

Judging by the number of questions they're asking me, they seem to think I'm more entertaining.

"Writer, I heard a rumor that you write scripts even when you're on a mountain."

"…Well, sometimes."

"Haha, soon you'll be writing scripts on a fishing boat."

I've already done that.

"Next… Actor Yoo Seol-a, is there any reason you decided to take this role?"

"Well, because the work is good."

"Wow. A classic answer, thank you!"

"I really decided after reading the script."

She glanced at me and spoke sincerely.

Unfortunately, it didn't seem to be the answer the MC was looking for.

"Um, then the next question…"

A short while later, we finished the interview and said goodbye to the staff.

I'm not sure if the video will be funny, but the editing is what matters.

"Actor Yoo Seol-a, your manager…"

"Ah, they're on their way. They'll wait outside."

"Let's go together."

"Sure."

We waited for Yoo Seol-a's manager to arrive at the studio entrance.

In the short time, she kept asking questions about the script.

"…Ah, as expected! In that scene, Kim Nayoung's emotions are not just one."

"Yes. She needs to express sadness, relief, and a sense of achievement."

"Hmm, then…"

Ding─

At that moment, Yoo Seol-a's phone rang.

"Hello… Yes!?"

But as soon as she answered, her face turned pale.

After hanging up, she tried to rush somewhere.

"Is something wrong?"

"Ah, right now…"

Her manager and coordinator were in a car accident.

Both were currently in the hospital.

"First, contact the Lotem Entertainment side…"

"I need to go right away."

She said firmly with a worried expression.

It seemed she had no intention of changing her mind.

"Then let's go to the hospital together."

"Me?"

"I'm worried you might get lost on the way."

"But…"

I called a taxi through a smartphone app and waited with her.

Before getting into the taxi, I put my cap on her head.

Click─

I opened the taxi door and said,

"Get in."

"Me?"

"Hurry up."

Yoo Seol-a couldn't hide her worried expression throughout the ride.

I tried my best to comfort her.

"It'll be okay."

"Manager and Coordinator… They're like family to me."

"I understand."

She hadn't changed her coordinator or manager in 10 years.

Squeak─

As soon as we arrived at the hospital, Yoo Seol-a rushed in.

I just watched her go.

I briefly considered checking on the injured but decided I couldn't do much to help.

At that moment,

Ding─

【Three consecutive writings have been activated.】

I checked the activated system while watching Yoo Seol-a hurry away.

【Content: Overseas Sales Team 3, Kim Nayoung, Episodes 9-11】

【Genre: Office, Company, Ensemble】

【Location: Tempest Entertainment, 4th Floor Lounge】

【Time Limit: 6 days】

【※ Platinum Upgrade: 110-110101-1011 (Virtual Account, W Bank)】

【※ Deposit Amount: 0 won / 3 billion won】

"Thanks, Yoo Minseo."

Or maybe it's thanks to actor Lee Jin-ho.

What's certain is that with such an accessible location selected,

I have more opportunities to study and improve my writing skills.

Especially with three episodes, it's perfect.

* * *

Yoo Seol-a quickly checked the room numbers and found her acquaintances.

When she found the room, her manager and coordinator were lying in a double room.

"Fortunately… they're not seriously injured."

Each had a cast on one leg and their neck, and they were peeling and eating tangerines with smiles.

They were chatting cheerfully.

"Just now, I really saw stars. I didn't expect to get hit from behind…"

"Right, right. We'll demand three times the hospital fees."

"When will the insurance company come? We need to pay the hospital fees."

"Ask them to make a herbal medicine for us. We'll handle the settlement later."

"Oh… You're a genius?"

Even though they were injured, they were pretending to be fine, probably for her to hear.

"Could you at least call? I was so worried."

"I was in shock when the accident happened. They said the hospital called you? Didn't you get the call?"

"Ah… I did."

"They said they called several times…"

Only then did she check her phone and see several missed calls.

She panicked when she heard 'car accident.'

She felt bad for the worry she caused Kim Jinwoo, who came with her.

'He's already gone.'

Experiencing the absence of her manager, she realized his importance.

Soon, an insurance company employee arrived at the hospital.

Finally, Yoo Seol-a could relax and sit on a folding chair.

"Ah…"

Suddenly, she realized she was wearing something on her head.

The black baseball cap that Kim Jinwoo put on her before getting into the taxi.

She took it off and stared at it for a while.

He must have given it to her so she wouldn't draw attention at the hospital.

"Thank you."

For the first time, she felt a warm sense of connection, thanks to someone.

Not hesitating, she immediately sent a message to someone.

［Writer, thank you so much today! I'll definitely repay you.］

Ding─

The reply came right away.

［The taxi fare wasn't much, it's fine.］

"It's not about the taxi fare…"

This was the first time she received help from someone outside her company in this industry.

She just wanted to repay the favor someday. That's all.

Time passed,

A few days later, Kim Jinwoo received a call and headed somewhere.

It was around the time the production of "Overseas Sales Team 3" was entering its final stages.