Chapter 70

Inside the express bus heading to the destination, Tongguk Elementary School.

Hyozoo said to me with her mouth wide open.

"When will a lowly creature like me be able to understand the profound intentions of a great writer?"

"Hmm, maybe in about ten years."

She looked at me in disbelief, her eyes blazing.

Even a worm will squirm when stepped on, let alone a herbivore.

"Bro, no matter what, this is a bit too much, isn't it?"

"What is?"

"Who goes to an abandoned school to write a novel!"

"Hyozoo."

"Yes."

"Be quiet on the bus."

"…."

The looks from the people around us were piercing.

Only then did Hyozoo sigh and speak softly.

"No matter what, it's really late…."

"Oh, right. Hyozoo, did you hear about that?"

"About what?"

"A few days ago, the first episode of the Japanese show about a regressive who erases memories aired."

"Yes! I heard it was a huge hit…. Ah, no, don't change the subject….!"

It's not working.

"Just listen. Semee and Mireung are almost treated like goddesses, and Kangjoon is also doing great."

"Ah, by the way, the sister at the record shop asked me yesterday. I'll read her message. Just a sec. Hehe."

"Are you still in touch with her?"

"Of course! Just yesterday…."

Now, Hwang Hyozoo, who talks without being asked, was babbling.

I tried to change the subject, but I knew she wouldn't fall for it.

'She's almost like a goldfish….?'

A while later, the express bus arrived at the destination as scheduled.

Squeak─

"Ah! I fell for it!"

Are you stupid?

Hyozoo, who had been talking non-stop, looked around in confusion.

"Ouch…. I didn't really want to come here…."

"Get out."

"Bro, you're not really going to an abandoned school, are you?"

"Taxi!!!"

That's how I stepped into Tongguk Elementary School again.

I came alone before, but this time I had a reliable supporter with me.

"Bro, let's come back during the day. I'm…."

"Follow me. This is all part of growing as a writer."

"Huuu."

Hyozoo, almost clinging to my arm, was dragged along.

It's sad, but having someone with me gives me strength.

Thud, thud─

We passed through the broken glass door and climbed the stairs quickly.

Hyozoo was talking about something beside me, but I ignored it easily.

-Scratch scratch

"Ugh."

"It's okay. It's just a mouse. It's nothing."

"Mom…."

"Oh, right. Thank your mother for the straw hat."

"Wha….?"

We soon reached the fourth floor and found the music room, where a light was on in the distance.

It was the place where ghosts constantly appeared in the first part of the drama.

'Sigh, even if we watch the same movie again, how scary can it be?'

We moved to the music room and settled down.

I took out my laptop and prepared to write the script.

-Meow

Then, a cat suddenly appeared and meowed.

"Aaah─!"

I grabbed Hyozoo's bag, which she was preparing to run with.

"Got you, you little thing."

"It was a ghost just now!"

"It's a cat."

"…. I see."

It makes sense that there would be a cat if there are mice.

"Cut the crap."

"Meep."

I dragged Hyozoo's bag and headed to the music room.

As soon as we arrived, we checked the surroundings like setting up a base.

After all, cowards need to check what's around them first.

I didn't do that properly once and ended up running away.

"Okay. There's nothing."

"Ugh."

"Aren't you used to it by now?"

"Um…. It's still a bit scary."

Imagine being alone.

I'm not kidding, it's really scary.

"Just wait for two hours. I'll write quickly."

"Okay."

Maybe I practiced writing scripts alone for this very moment.

With Hyozoo here, I sat down without hesitation and bathed in the white light.

Shudder─

I had the illusion that ghosts were circling around the music room, but I wasn't scared at all….

"It's really scary."

Tap, tap─

To forget the fear, I focused on writing the script.

Since I had already written it, I was determined to write as quickly as possible.

"Hwang Hyozoo, you're going to train by watching five horror movies every day from now on."

"Me?"

"Yes. I've already overcome it."

"I don't think so…."

Tap, tap─

Soon, the music room was filled with the sound of the laptop.

I almost ignored typos and wrote the script at a crazy speed.

* * *

Kang Chul-jung said loudly while driving.

"I'm going to become a lecturer in Japan, following Jai Jun and Ji Sung-ho!!"

Kang Jun sighed softly at his uncle's exaggeration.

He was afraid his uncle might say something like that somewhere.

"Uncle, please don't say that in front of others."

"Why? My nephew is so cute."

"…."

"Ah! I got a variety show soon. Running Friends."

"Really?"

"Yes. With actress Kim Hyun-ji."

A top-tier variety show on a major network.

But, it was a very meaningful casting considering which broadcasting station it was.

"Is it SBC Broadcasting?"

"Yes."

Even though dramas and variety shows are separate,

Director Cha Chung-hyun and writer Lee Min-ju's drama had already collapsed.

"Ultimately, it's a game where the popular side wins. Hehe."

"…. I see…."

"Running Friends gave us a questionnaire, so read it."

"Ah, this one?"

"Yes."

Kang Jun picked up the paper on the seat and checked it.

Among the various questions, the two at the top were.

"Most respected person…. Most relied upon person…."

"Ooh, there's such a question? Can the two be the same? Haha."

"The person I respect is writer Kim Jin-woo."

"Really? Then…."

"And the person I rely on is…."

Why did Kim Hee-jeong come to mind at this moment?

Ding─

At that moment, as if our hearts were connected, Hee-jeong sent a message.

[It's almost the final episode, right? lol]

Seeing her very sincere message, Kang Jun called her.

* * *

After dropping Hyozoo off at home, I returned home with a heavy body.

Beep, beep, beep─

When I entered the house, my younger sister was on the phone in the living room.

"Hey, I liked the drama. What? No, you were the best, Kang Jun. I only saw you. Yeah, yeah. I get it, let's hang up."

"Hmm…."

"Now the final episode is coming up. After that, I'll get some rest. Ah, anyway, let's hang up. I have to go stan Jai Jun."

"…."

I said to Hee-jeong, who was about to hang up.

"Are you dating Kang Jun?"

"Bro, you're here? What are you talking about?"

"Really? No?"

"Me? With Kang Jun? No way. He's a complete chatterbox."

"Is that so?"

"Yes. It's such a waste."

"…."

If he gave me 17% of his earnings, he'd be the pillar of our house.

He already filled my empty bank account.

"Well, it's nice to see him so confident."

"If I have a boyfriend, I'll introduce him to you."

"Sure. It'll be hard in this life, though."

"I'll only date someone stronger than you."

"…. Good luck."

So, it's not Kang Jun.

"Wait. Could it be Lee Jin-ho?"

"Are you kidding me? Why would I date a junior!"

Hee-jeong pushed me away as if she was annoyed and went to her room.

"Absolutely not an actor from my drama! Got it?"

"I don't care! Manager Nam!"

Well, you can't have both business and family.

Squeak─

Leaving the suddenly serious Hee-jeong behind, I opened my room door.

I spent a few hours at my desk organizing the script.

"Phew…."

I finally managed to write one script.

If this keeps up, it'll be a problem.

"But, it took longer because it was the first one…."

I immediately sent the script to Hyozoo to edit.

"Ah…. Just."

I also sent the completed script to Manager Jung.

I wanted to get feedback as soon as possible.

"Phew, let's rest now."

I lay on the bed and took a break by watching some videos.

* * *

Manager Jung Saerom printed two copies of the script sent by Kim Jin-woo.

Knock, knock─

At the appointed time, Ji Sung-ho knocked on the manager's office door.

"Come in."

"Good morning, Manager!"

"Sit down."

"Okay!"

He approached with a cheerful step and sat down.

Manager Jung Saerom handed him the script and said.

"It's the next work."

"Is this the horror…!"

"Yes. I just skimmed it…."

"Um…?"

"Will you be okay? You're a coward, after all."

"…. That's a misunderstanding."

How happy I was to be the lead in Kim Jin-woo's next work.

I couldn't sleep, waiting for the new script to come out.

"Manager, isn't this a great opportunity to clear my name?"

"Clear your name?"

"Last time, I was labeled as a coward on a variety show because I was startled."

"Oh, that? After becoming a pure macho, the video views doubled."

"…. I wasn't scared, I was startled."

Not really.

"Anyway! I'm going to shoot this horror properly and become a strong man. Don't try to stop me."

"Sure, I won't."

Just say you want to do it.

He's making excuses and giving reasons.

"Rather, I'm grateful to writer Kim Jin-woo for giving me this opportunity."

"Sure, I see."

Saerom smiled slightly and picked up the script.

"Shall we read it once?"

"Okay!"

Soon, Ji Sung-ho read the script seriously, unlike his usual self.

Saerom also slowly turned the pages, following him.

The more she read, the more the character in the drama overlapped with someone.

"…. This is me."

Ji Sung-ho murmured softly.

The life of a show-off.

If he hadn't become an entertainer, he might have become a streamer.

Not acting, but his usual self.

He probably would have acted like the protagonist in the script in real life.

"Yes. All of writer Kim Jin-woo's works are like this."

Jae Jun, Kang Jun, Kim Hyun-ji, Yeo Min-seo, and others.

Without exception, he tailored roles to fit the actors perfectly.

"Wow, the script is interesting. Is this really by writer Kim Jin-woo?"

"Yes, this level of content will definitely be approved by Disney Play."

"Can I take this script with me?"

"Of course."

Saerom stood up and said to Sung-ho, who was leaving.

"Do you know when the last episode of 'Memory Eraser' is?"

"Um? Ah, this Thursday."

"At that time, the Tempest family will watch it together. I've already told the manager."

"Ah, okay."

Watching the first and last episodes together.

One of the traditions that started because of someone.

Originally, it only applied to successful dramas.

But his works never failed.

* * *

A few days later, at Tempest Entertainment.

Finally, the day of the meeting with Disney Play arrived.

As soon as I arrived at the company, I knocked on the manager's office door and went in.

Soon, I greeted Ji Sung-ho, who was already sitting there.

"Mr. Ji Sung-ho, this is your second work."

"Thanks to the writer's magnanimity like the sea."

"…. You're welcome."

"Sorry to interrupt, but…."

Then, Manager Jung Saerom slowly walked in and continued.

"I just received a text. The guests are on their way up in the elevator."

Branch Manager Angela and Director Joseph Lee.

"Branch Manager Angela visited us before, so this is the second time."

"Last time was before the contract. Now, she's the representative of the co-production company."

"Hmm."

Still, she was familiar since I had seen her once.

I didn't know what Director Joseph Lee was like.

Knock, knock─

Then, Team Leader Byeon knocked on the door and said.

"Manager, the guests have arrived."

Following that, Branch Manager Angela and Director Joseph Lee appeared in the office.

"Hmm. Writer Kim Jin-woo! Nice to see you again."

"Likewise, Branch Manager. Nice to see you."

"Is this Mr. Ji Sung-ho?"

"Ah! Nice to meet you!"

Ji Sung-ho bowed deeply, which looked quite comical.

'Such a natural entertainer.'

While exchanging brief greetings with Angela, a man was staring at me intently.

The man, who looked East Asian, greeted me in fluent Korean.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Joseph Lee."

"Ah, yes! Director Lee Joseph."

"…. Just call me Joseph."

Soon, Team Leader Byeon brought coffee for everyone.

Angela seemed uninterested in the coffee and stared intently at the script.

"Is this the new work?"

"Yes, it is…."

"Wow, I've been waiting for this! Can I read it!?"

Her eyes were so bright that it was hard to refuse.

I exchanged glances with Manager Jung and nodded slightly.

Rustle─

I made a few more copies, and the four of us, excluding me, started reading the script simultaneously.

In just 10 minutes, Angela's expression changed.

"The content is very interesting. Hmm."

"Really?"

"Yes! I've been very interested in Korean horror since the Korean zombie genre."

"Really?"

"Yes. As a representative of the platform, it will be very helpful in attracting Korean customers."

"…."

Phew, should I be relieved?

On the other hand, I wished she would ask for a different genre.

If that happened, I would somehow strengthen multiple writing….

"I also find it very interesting."

Then, Director Joseph continued Angela's words.

"Korean horror hasn't been widely covered in Hollywood, but this work will definitely be a hit."

"Um…. Thank you."

"But, I think it could work as a series."

"A series?"

"Yes. In the second season, it would be fun to visit famous haunted places in foreign countries. Haha."

But I won't find it fun.

"For example, the Ghost Castle in the UK or a famous cemetery in Japan."

"Stop it!"

"???"

Bad thoughts are not allowed.

The system might hear them.

"Writer, you're famous for writing scripts quickly…."

"Really?"

"I want to see the next episode quickly. Haha."

At that moment, the system responded to his words.

Ding─

"Um, that should be quick."

【Title: Korean Horror Streamer 2】

【Genre: Horror, Thriller, Internet Broadcasting, Episode】

【Location: Tempest Entertainment, 3rd Floor Recording Studio】

【Time Limit: 3 days】

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

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

At least, being at Tempest Entertainment is always welcome.

If you gather the energy of the universe and wish for it desperately, it will come true, right?