So a trip could actually feel rewarding.
That was the very first thought Ha-eun had as she boarded the plane back to Korea.
To Ha-eun, this trip to Japan had been a very different kind of journey.
If all her previous travels had been for rest, this one had been to accomplish sothing.
‘In the end, I barely did any sightseeing.’
The promotional events for God and the Goblin in Japan.
And the collab stream with Lucid.
The things Ha-eun did in Japan were far from restful.
They required her effort and dedication.
They were things that would help her fulfill her dreams.
Because of that, even across the sea in Japan, her schedule was packed.
But in the end, the results were more than satisfying.
‘I didn’t think I’d actually get the rch, too...’
Not only did she wrap up her first overseas schedule as an actress successfully,
she also pulled off the long-anticipated collab with Lucid.
She even got gifted rch with Lucid’s handwritten signature.
In a word—accomplishnt.
It was the first ti she’d ever felt that kind of fulfillnt from a trip.
And that’s why she didn’t feel sad that the journey was over.
“You worked hard too, unni.”
“What do you an, I didn’t do anything. I just followed you around the whole ti.”
“Well, I an, yeah, that’s true.”
“...You’re supposed to say no at tis like that.”
At Ju Jung-yoon’s sheepish voice, Ha-eun gave a small smile, then turned her gaze to the window.
Outside, clouds drifted by.
Below the white clouds stretched a vast ocean.
Just a few more hours and they’d arrive in Korea.
She’d have to jump right into scheduled activities once they landed, so there wasn’t much ti to shake off the travel fatigue.
Aside from the filming for Parasite Family, the rest of her schedule wasn’t too heavy.
“I can’t believe it’s already the wrap-up party... Ti really flies.”
“Right?”
Her first schedule in Korea was the wrap-up party for God and the Goblin.
Apparently, they’d booked out an entire upscale barbecue restaurant.
The plan was to have a group dinner while watching the final episode of God and the Goblin together.
The important thing now was—Ha-eun was officially an adult.
She could now accept the drinks passed to her by the director or senior actors.
‘If I co ho drunk, I’ll probably get yelled at...’
Of course, she wasn’t planning on guzzling down bottles—just a polite drink or two.
It wasn’t about the alcohol itself, but the act of clinking glasses that mattered.
‘I wonder what the ratings will be.’
Either way, God and the Goblin had been the biggest hit drama recently.
Watching the finale of that massive production alongside co-stars like Kang Sun-woo and Ha Yun-seong—
Ha-eun found herself genuinely looking forward to it.
After the wrap party, there’d be filming for Parasite Family,
then etings related to comrcials she was modeling for.
And she had to review new advertising offers that had co in while she was in Japan.
‘I also need to give a definite answer about that movie dubbing job...’
It was clear that her busy lifestyle would continue even after returning to Korea.
Still, by now, she was used to staying busy.
As always, her plan was to do her best in everything so she’d have no regrets.
Having wrapped up her thoughts on her celebrity life as Lee Ha-eun,
she now let her mind drift to her VTuber side—Diah.
“...I need to show off the rch.”
Ha-eun’s busy schedule didn’t just apply to her life as a celebrity.
She had a ton of things to do as Diah, too.
Off the top of her head—streaming the recap of the Lucid collab.
She planned to show off the rch with Lucid’s signature during the stream,
and casually share the story of how she got to et Aqua too.
Everyone was probably going to be jealous.
At the sa ti, they’d probably be happy to see Diah rising even higher.
–♪~.
[ Ladies and gentlen, our flight will be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts. Thank you. ]
Lost in imagining the Noeulis’ reactions,
Ha-eun was still daydreaming by the ti they arrived at Incheon Airport.
She didn’t snap back to reality until Ju Jung-yoon tapped her shoulder with her index finger.
“Your return to Korea hasn’t been announced yet, but just in case—put on your hat. And let’s wrap a scarf too.”
“What about sunglasses?”
“I thought about it, but sunglasses draw even more attention at the airport. Let’s go with glasses instead. I brought your study glasses.”
Once Ha-eun had finished her little disguise,
they carefully slipped out of the airport to avoid causing a stir if anyone recognized her.
It was two hours later when Ha-eun finally arrived ho.
–Beep, beep, beep, beep.
–Ding-dong.
“I’m ho.”
“Ha-eun, you’re back?”
–Woof!
–Thump thump thump thump.
–Lick. Lick.
“Mmm, Seol-ah. Noona missed you too.”
As Baekseol ran up wagging her tail, Ha-eun gently patted her head.
The first thing she did was start organizing the Lucid rch from her luggage.
After that, she unpacked all her clothes, then stood quietly looking out the window.
The sky was dyed in soft golden sunset light.
“..........”
Even the buildings of Seoul were bathed in yellow. Ha-eun slowly reached out her hand.
A quiet world without any words, just watching.
Maybe it was because she could finally feel that she and Diah had climbed to a higher place through this Japan trip.
The events in Japan played in her mind like a panoramic slideshow.
‘From now on too...’
Let’s keep climbing, one step at a ti.
Swallowing her quiet resolve for the future, Ha-eun laid down in bed with Baekseol in her arms.
“Seol-ah, let’s sleep together...”
So much had happened these past few days.
For now, she just wanted to sleep deeply.
She didn’t really have any other thoughts.
– Lee Ha-eun: Acting is just a hobby
– A hobbyist actor terminator, LOL
– Wait, did Lee Ha-eun learn judo?? Her throw was super clean
ㄴ That kid’s just innately strong, fr
ㄴ Veterans is basically a docuntary
– Kang Sun-woo is hilarious LOL Are he and Lee Ha-eun close?
“...snore......”
She hadn’t yet heard that her interview was blowing up on social dia and community forums.
She also didn’t know that another thread about her was currently going viral.
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– Lee Ha-eun
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