TL: KSD
Peoples tastes are like the sea. Endlessly vast.
Trends are like waves. Without form, without rules.
They just crash in when the ti cos.
Thats what fashion is.
Dousing oneself with ice water. Dancing to strange music. Squid gas. Hip-hop. Trot. The youngest mber of an idol group. Insulting soone. Etc.
Theres a culture that dominates a certain period of ti for no reason.
Liking sothing because others like it.
If you ride that trend well, you can make a lot of money.
You probably got the gist of it, right?
You have to keep these facts in mind if you want to work at a broadcasting station.
Now lets extract the essence of literature.
The current wave crashing in was nad literature.
EP 3-Magic Sword~nim, please control !
Its my first ti at a broadcasting station.
Everything was unfamiliar.
The entrance that requires a card key to enter. People bustling about. The occasional celebrities. The implicit hierarchy among people. Filming equipnt. The bright light of the lights.
The unfamiliarity felt in the overall atmosphere peaked when we arrived at the set. It looked natural on screen, but in reality, the space seed unnatural and a bit too much.
A typical variety show filming set. I will soon be sitting right in the middle of it. The reality of filming a broadcast hit , bringing an intense sense of nervousness.
Are you okay, Author Moon?
Yes, well
You look really pale
Baek Seol, who was acting as my day manager, looked at with a worried expression.
She gently pushed my back, covered in a blanket, hurrying my steps.
We better go sit in the waiting room quickly
I dont know much, but shouldnt we greet the PD first?
In other companies, maybe, but were all from Baekhak Cultural Broadcasting. Since were from the sa company, its not a big deal if were a bit late in greeting. So dont be too nervous, Author. Your face is really pale right now
Yes
Hearing that my face was pale made suddenly feel nauseous.
Finally arriving at the waiting room, a familiar face was visible.
Huh? Youre here?
Ah, Kim sunbae
Kim Byul, who had finished her broadcast makeup, looked older than usual. That ans she looked like she was in her early 20s.
However, as she started to laugh at my appearance, she reverted back to looking like a mid-teen.
Ahaha! Look at him! He must be nervous about his first variety show filming? His face has gone completely white. You really look like a primary school student today?
Kim sunbae looks a bit older today.
Do you want to die?
I shrugged my shoulders and passed her a sharp look.
Kim Byuls manager and Baek Seol exchanged business cards, greeting each other.
Ah, hello, Im Kim Sung-geun, team leader at Baekhak Entertainnt Managent 2 Departnt.
Hello. Im Baek Seol, manager at Baekhak Entertainnt Publishing Managent Departnt.
!
What?
Manager?
Baek Seol avoided my gaze, laughing awkwardly.
Ah, ahaha.
Werent you clearly a deputy until last ti?
Well Guitar sold so well I ended up getting promoted.
But still, such a rapid promotion, is that even possible?
-I wanted to question it, but having no experience with corporate life, I simply left it at a doubtful glance and moved on.
anwhile, Kim Byul had already approached us. She whispered with a sly smile.
You seem to get along with the manager, huh? Dont be fooled. Those people are ultimately just company people pretending to be on your side.
Shes not a manager but an editor, but I can see what Kim sunbae thinks of company people.
If youre going to ignore my warning, I cant help it Just dont co crying and regretting it later.
Kim Byul introduced to a boy she had brought along.
The boy, who had dyed his hair pink, was very noticeable.
Let introduce him. This is Min Hyo-chan. Hes in 8th grade, an idol.
Hi! Im Min Hyo-chan, the main rapper of Rapid Boys!
Min Whats-his-na suddenly tapped my forearm and said,
Are you in 6th grade of primary school? Call hyung!
Ah, yes
Is this your first ti on a broadcast? Ill teach you a lot!
As soone with the ntal age of 23, I couldnt bring myself to use the honorific hyung for a middle schooler. Its the sa reason I dont use noona for Kim Byul.
But why was this idol in the waiting room?
The answer ca from Kim Byuls explanation.
There are four guests for the talk show. You, , Hyo-chan, and one more person. The concept is young geniuses.
Feels like Radio Star, doesnt it?
We copied it.
Ah.
Kim Byul handed the script.
Theres a script, but we wont be following it exactly. Its mostly freetalking, so stay sharp. Problematic statents will be edited out, but if you zone out, you wont get any airti.
I was about to say I didnt mind not getting any airti when Min Whats-his-na interrupted.
Hey- This broadcast is practically centered on Author Moon, and were just extras, you know! Sunbae! Worry about first.
Why am I your sunbae? You ran away from being a child actor to beco an idol.
I have to make a living too! And I like acting and rapping.
After that, Min Whats-his-na kept interrupting Kim Byul and my conversation, stealing her attention.
I looked at the boy with pity.
His crush was all too evident.
From what I could see, if it was this severe, Kim Byul already knew. She was just playing dumb
That beca clear when Min Whats-his-na went to the bathroom.
I tentatively asked Kim Byul.
You know, right?
Hmm? Know what?
Min What was it again. Anyway, Min~ssis feelings.
Min~ssis feelings? You speak so strangely, you
Kim Byul smiled aningfully, indirectly acknowledging it.
Dont you know romance is forbidden in this industry?
That used to be the case, but not anymore, right?
Thats up to the managent level. The fans hearts are the sa as ever. They dont want their favorite celebrities flirting with others
Kim Byul gestured towards Min Whats-his-nas manager, who was nervously biting his nails.
He debuted this year. This is all just temporary. Once he goes back and gets a scolding from his manager, hell give up on his own. So why should I outright reject him and bear a grudge? Being accused of being too picky or too expensive
It feels like my energy is being drained even before the variety show starts.
Welco to the entertainnt industry.
Then, the door to the waiting room opened.
Kim Byul and I thought Min Whats-his-na had returned, so we stopped our conversation and pretended to be distant.
However, the person who entered was the last participant of this variety show.
Hello!
I froze at the sight of her.
She was soone who shouldnt exist at this ti.
Ah.
My forr lover.
A past connection I had severed with soone so inconsequential.
The woman with long hair flowing down greeted with a handshake.
Nice to et you, Author Moon!
Im the novelist Gu Yubin. Do you know ?
Ah.
I know.
Very well.
Gu Yubin. A genius novelist.
Professor Gu Hak-juns eldest daughter.
My ex-lovers older sister.
And.
-Is he oblivious? Or pretending not to know?
-Ask yourself. You already know, dont you?
-Whether youre really suitable for my sister.
The person who despised more than anyone.
* * *
Gu Yubin was soone who couldnt stand the orphan clinging to her sister.
Not just because of his background, but also because Gu Yubin herself was a famous novelist, which made her even less tolerant.
Inheriting the talent of the great author Gu Hak-jun, Gu Yubin published poetry collections since middle school and wrote novels that were adapted into dramas as an adult, although the drama flopped.
Regardless, her literary discernnt was indisputable, and Gu Yubin, unlike her mother who simply belittled for my background, completely shattered in literary terms.
-Its about deficiency, isnt it? The the of your novels. They all start with a deficiency and end with one.
-Can you confidently say that your love for my sister isnt just a struggle to fill that deficiency? That you, who have never been loved, can fully love soone else? Dont say Im being too harsh. Its all from the inner thoughts youve revealed through your novels. Am I wrong?
-You asked to critique this novel, didnt you? Heres my review. Please break up with my sister. Just by looking at this novel, I can tell. Youre soone who uses the dark things accumulated inside as the driving force for creation. If youre willing to go mad for the sake of creation, who would trust you with their family? Or answer . Which is more important, writing or my sister?
-Why cant you answer? Say my sister is more important than writing. Then Ill persuade mother. Say it.
-You know, right? Youre this kind of person.
Gu Yubin, who looked at with a colder and more indifferent gaze than anyone else in the world.
Now, she was sitting in the guest seat on the set, sending a warm gaze.
I was really surprised! How could a kid write this?
Gu Yubin from ten years ago bore a chilling resemblance to my old lover I knew.
It seems she is a high school student now.
However, Gu Yubin, regardless of her age, was skillfully continuing the conversation with the MC.
I published a few poetry collections in middle school and received the lavish praise of being a genius, but after seeing a real genius, I felt truly embarrassed.
Didnt you feel jealous?!
Jealous? Jealousy requires being on the sa level! I was completely overwheld as soon as I saw Author Moons writing.
Ah! To that extent?!
Have you not read Author Moons novels?
Yes!
Please read the participants novels beforehand!
Hahaha-!
Amid the laughter of the audience, prompted by the staffs cue, Gu Yubin smoothly continued the conversation.
Especially Notebookist. It was really a great novel. Everyone has their own deficiencies, right? It objectively highlights those deficiencies while also warmly embracing them
Ah
I was really, really moved by it, Author Moon!
Gu Yubin smiled brightly at , and I delivered my line.
Thank you.
But I wasnt thankful at all.
Enjoyed reading my novel?
Especially Notebookist?
Surely, 10 years ago, no, 10 years later, no, in the ti beyond my mory, wasnt it the novel she disparagingly criticized as disgustingly creepy?
Ha!
Only laughter cos out.
How does one beco a novelist and change their judgnts based on the situation, devoid of any steadfast artistic spirit?
Well, that was always Gu Yubin.
She was never serious about literature.
Even while being praised as a genius novelist, to her, literature was rely a hobby and an escape.
Did you think you were the only one? I didnt like you either.
So stake their lives on their writing.
Wasnt Gu Yubin the one who suddenly quit being a novelist one day to take over her mothers business?
So
This is my petty revenge.
Take it in stride.
I also was deeply impressed by your novel, Author Gu Yubin.
Really? For real?!
Gu Yubin received my words with exaggerated gestures. Though it seed pretentious in person, through the cara, it appeared endearing.
Author Moon read my writing? Wow! Really? Which book did you read?
The Cabin in the Snow Mountains.
Ah You read that?
The reason Gu Yubin was flustered is simple. Its because the novel has a very high level of maturity.
However, my reason for ntioning that novel wasnt to childishly tease her by bringing up its risqu scenes.
As Gu Yubins face turned red, she was drinking a sponsored mineral water, I sharpened my knife in my heart and threw it like a dagger into Gu Yubins heart.
The owner of the mountain lodge that appears there Thats Professor Gu Hak-jun, isnt it?
Pfft-!
Gu Yubin choked. The mineral water soaked the sets table.
I didnt stop there but continued to dig into Gu Yubins heart.
The pain of inheriting your fathers talent but not being able to reach his level The novel conveyed a distorted longing and jealousy towards your father very well.
Wa, wait
The unpossessed talent, the bloated ego, and the irony within such a heart were unraveled in a grotesque narrative, which also felt inherited from Professor Gu Hak-juns writing.
Ah, ahh
It seems you also use deficiency as the driving force for creation, writing novels quite similar to mine Thats the impression I got.
In my view, the reason Gu Yubin hated wasnt because I was a miserable wretch clinging to her sister.
It was self-loathing.
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