Sua had to wake up early in the morning.
Today was the special day for Special Mobile Unit 808. The schedule was packed.
‘Hmm, let me see today’s schedule…’
Even roughly thinking about it, it was overwhelming.
She had to visit the studio to shoot a profile exclusively for Kim Yu-han, and the president had conveyed that there was a lot to do at the Mystic Headquarters. She also had to watch the broadcast of the first episode with the production team tonight.
‘…Ugh, my head. I feel heavy after a bit of sleep.’
Sua barely managed to move her hand to pick up her phone.
The phone had lit up like it was on fire during the early hours.
First, there was a message from the management center.
[Sender: Assigned Caretaker]
▷ (A picture of Sumi)
▷ Sumi has arrived safely!
▷ She seems not to be scared strangely.
‘Hmm, why is that?’
Maybe it was really her goal to become bold.
▷ She’s being mature. Her eyes are bright and sharp.
▷ She looks very cute!
Sua felt a pang in her heart at the last comment.
Could this cute creature be dreaming of becoming a wolf?
An Arctic Fox, who can’t help but be cute no matter what…
▷ I trust you to take the best care of her…
In the end, that’s all Sua could reply with. She reaffirmed her promise to visit Sumi at least three times a week.
Next was Sua’s group chat.
[Sua Mobile Unit]
[Living Ji: @Sua]
[Living Ji: I gathered some articles, take a look.]
Sua tilted her head at the chat name.
‘…Sua Mobile Unit?’
Names could be freely changed, but what exactly was this Sua Mobile Unit? She soon dismissed it without much thought.
People played around with her name all the time anyway.
[Living Ji: (Article Link)]
[Living Ji: (Article Link)]
[Living Ji: (Article Link)]
There were an overwhelming number of articles Living Ji had sent.
[Living Ji: My fingers hurt.]
[Living Ji: Let’s just talk on a call.]
Subsequently, a group call naturally connected.
The members were Sua, Monkeying, and Living Ji. Three in total.
“Hello? Sua, did you see the articles I sent?”
“I just started looking at them.”
Sua checked the screen with wireless earphones equipped.
[The Historic Investment Comes to a Perfect Conclusion! Busan International Short Film Festival Concludes Successfully with a New Star.]
“There are still many articles related to the short film festival?”
“Eh, with all that money poured in, it can’t just disappear without a trace, right? They have to extract as many articles as possible.”
“Ah.”
[The Sword: Reviews from Critics]
[The Sword’s Seo Yeon-joo and Kim Sun-il → To reunite in ‘Special Mobile Unit 808.’ Will the success story continue?]
The host organization indeed seemed desperate.
“The short film festival isn’t ending after just one year. They need to maintain as much interest now so people come next year. The point is that this atmosphere will naturally help you.”
“…Help me too?”
“Of course!”
Living Ji emphasized in her voice.
[The Clinging Director, Park Jun, Who is He?]
[The Sword: Focus on Wi Ji-hye, Lee Sua.]
“The event was ultimately overwhelmed by ‘The Sword,’ so if they want to promote the short film festival, they need to put ‘The Sword’ at the forefront.”
“Yeah. I get that part.”
“Meaning, you’ll naturally get promoted for a while.”
“Aha, so I’m the leading role?”
This time, it wasn’t an act but the real Sua nodding.
She truly understood now. Sua made an effort to understand everything the other party said.
…Of course, her head hurt as if it would explode soon.
Sua effort! Sua smart!
‘It’s so incredible, I’m the leading role?’
Sua felt strange. Surprising and yet, enjoyable!
Living Ji spoke up then.
“By the way, the mentions about Yang Ha-rin are notable.”
At that, Sua couldn’t help but smile. Her laughter was soon noticed, and a question mark came back from the other side.
“What? Why are you laughing?”
“Ah, not really. Secretary? Strategist? Something like that.”
“That’s not completely off. I am helping you, so I’ll try within my reach. So keep it up.”
“Thank you.”
Sua felt warmth in her heart.
No one less than the team leader of Star Catch was assisting her personally.
Is there anything more reliable than that? It must have felt like Zhuge Liang obtaining the Crimson Horse and wielding the Sky Piercing Sword in “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”
Read “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”? No, haven’t read it!
But then,
“And let’s gradually overcome the servitude syndrome.”
“…”
Sua’s mouth suddenly turned bitter.
Before she knew it, a single word escaped her lips.
“I don’t have the servitude syndrome…”
“What did you say?”
“Ah, nothing.”
But she quickly lost her fight. Sua deflated.
Having shown such a low-intelligence act before, she had nothing to say. Plus, admitting that she didn’t have the servitude syndrome at this moment would mean letting go of such capable help.
Meaning, she had to accept it.
It was indeed Sua’s despair. Sua’s suffering…
Rather, think about giving the bone and taking the flesh.
─Ah, if only, giving the bone would…
Suddenly, she heard what sounded like Wi Ji-hye’s sigh.
“So, what about the mentions of Yang Ha-rin?”
“It’s stuff like this.”
[Yang Ha-rin, Was There a Reason for Winning the Best Award?]
[Yang Ha-rin Said ‘MBQ Drama Shoot was Exhausting.’ The Focus on the Show’s Performance Rather than the Short Film.]
‘…Huh? Isn’t that a bit too harsh?’
It was her first impression.
Since Sua too had been involved in a drama shoot, could Yang Ha-rin have said such things even after winning the award?
Luckily, it seemed like Sua wasn’t the only one to feel that way.
“Most people, except for Yang Ha-rin’s core fans, are leaning toward your side. Honestly, it sounds like an excuse.”
“Yeah. Definitely.”
“If Yang Ha-rin’s drama hits a major success, things could change, but that’s how it is now. For now, it’s still in your favor.”
Somehow, Sua found herself again crossing paths with Yang Ha-rin. Their dramas were set to air head-to-head on Wednesday and Thursday slots due to tvS and MBQ.
Just then, another voice popped in.
“Can I talk for a moment?”
None other than Monkeying.
“Briefly. I want to ask Sua a couple of things.”
“What’s up?”
“I’m managing Lee Su-a’s fan community right now.”
“…You were the manager?”
Sua was belatedly shocked. After all, she had herself posted a few times in the community before.
“Yup. We need to set some standards soon.”
“What kind of standards?”
“Criteria for deleting posts.”
Monkeying showed a few threads.
“If you search ‘itch’ in Sua’s community, this is what comes up.”
[Title: Community owner’s peak climbing ‘it’s getting itchy.’]
[Title: Community owner infant graffiti ‘it’s getting itchy.’]
[Title: Community owner’s mumble ‘it’s getting itchy.’]
[Title: Community owner ‘chopsticks sound’ ‘it’s getting itchy.’]
“…I can’t even understand the meaning.”
“Hmm, then it’s fine. It’s nothing.”
“What is it? You need to explain for me to understand.”
“Nope. I’ll take care of it myself.”
The conversation with Monkeying quickly ended.
Living Ji quickly butted in.
“From now on, I’ll show you the articles related to the Wednesday and Thursday dramas airing today. They’re going to be huge controversies.”
[SBT, Forecasting the Highest Rating within Allowed Limits?]
[Martial Arts Director Jung Hong-du, KBM Action Flawless.]
[tvS, What’s Behind Seo Yeon-joo’s Move towards Kim Sun-il?]
Even Sua could tell they were no ordinary fierce competition.
‘This is getting overwhelmingly dizzy. Is it a mud-slinging fight or what?’
With no retreat, each broadcasting station was rushing forward. The titles alone made it seem as if they were engaging in a fierce battle.
“It’s dizzying.”
“That’s right? But the important part is from now.”
Living Ji swiftly attached more links.
“You asked me to cheer on Lee Su-an, right? The production team of Special Mobile Unit 808 has made a bold move. They’re saying they’ll definitely take the rookie award.”
[Writer Lee Geum-sook ‘No confidence. Confidence in losing.’]
[Especially Unique Confidence of Special Mobile Unit 808.]
“Because of that, there are an unusual number of articles related to Special Mobile Unit 808. If the goal is simply to gather attention, they’ve succeeded. Anyway, this drama is getting the most attention now.”
“Umm, is that a good thing?”
“It’s a double-edged sword. With intense attention comes severe standards. Everyone will be watching with eyes on fire, so is it really as confident as they claim…?”
Sua thought. Oh, I’m getting nervous.
Even hearing it made her heart race. Can she satisfy the audience with crossed arms and wide eyes?
Especially since the broadcast starts today.
“Because of this, all reporters have added tons of spices.”
[Seo Yeon-joo ♡ Kim Yu-han, Already in a Relationship?]
[Kim Sun-il’s Sudden Naming of Lee Su-a, Why?]
[From the Same Agency, Kim Sun-il and Lee Su-a. ‘Perhaps?’]
“What…?”
Her honest reaction was that short.
She realized that while there were hardworking journalists, there were also those who wrote articles wildly.
“What are these reporters doing, writing whatever they want? If the facts are revealed to be different, how will they take responsibility?”
“Reporters don’t take responsibility. That’s why they’re scary.”
“…Sister, I feel even more relieved. Thank you.”
After all, the team leader is on Sua’s side. How couldn’t she feel secure?
Then Living Ji smirked and asked.
“So, what kind of article should I bring into this battlefield? Should I write as if Lee Su-an is definitely winning?”
“Yeah, please.”
“Alright. Sua, there are a few things I need.”
Living Ji continued calmly.
“I need information about Lee Su-an.”
“Information?”
“Yeah. Star Catch probably gave me the position of team leader because they thought I had an immense network of information. But it seems like you know the most about Lee Su-an.”
“Ahh, right.”
She couldn’t not know. After all, Lee Su-an was none other than Lee Sua.
“Sua, what should I write about Lee Su-an?”
However, Living Ji soon negated her own words.
“No, actually, it’s faster if I show you what I already wrote. Check this out.”
“…Am I allowed to see this?”
“Among friends, what’s the issue?”
Soon, Sua could review the article draft.
[A Few Pieces of Information About Lee Su-an]
→ With the emphasis Lee Su-an made that he completed the incomplete script thanks to Kim Yu-han, we can indeed look forward to the first episode of Special Mobile Unit 808─
Sua suddenly smacked her lips.
“Sister, is it okay if I slightly change this?”
“As much as you want.”
“…Then I’ll change it as much as I know accurately.”
At around this time, inner Wi Ji-hye and Kim Yu-han stirred.
The feeling of shouting ‘I’ll write it!’ and raising their hands suddenly came to mind. But Sua didn’t give up her body.
After all, Sua herself was caught in a strange desire.
‘Can I write my own article?’
Really?
Truly?
No, how could she possibly resist?
In the end, Sua started moving her fingers.
“Sua, are you serious? Is it written properly?”
A moment later, Living Ji’s voice sounded utterly confused.
“…You’re really writing this? Seriously?”
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As myriad articles poured in and the community was ablaze, naturally other broadcasting stations wouldn’t just sit and watch.
“Director! I’ve prepared the public opinion monitoring report!”
“Just tell me briefly! I’m so busy!”
“On the side of Special Mobile Unit 808, the bold moves are such that most of the talk is only about them! There’s no other way! We need to release something more stimulating on our side!”
“That’s obvious, what about Kim Yu-han?”
“An article related to Kim Yu-han did appear once…”
Soon, the drama production team gathered to examine the article.
Immediately, their expressions darkened.
“What’s this?”
That single muttering represented the feelings of everyone.
[Star Catch’s Team Leader Kim Sun-a]
[A Few Pieces of Information About Lee Su-an]
→ Today, a supreme genius Lee Su-an will appear, almost blasphemous to the gods. Perhaps the reason dramas could be simultaneously aired was because there was no genius like Lee Su-an? (Omitted)
“Is this written with a sane mind? What is this?”
“Team Leader Kim Sun-a? Has she lost her mind?”
“Even adding drama should have some limits. This is…”
“From now on, we need to just go all out! Write absolutely anything stimulating! Say that one wave of his hand can part a mountain!”
Beyond absurd and venturing into outright bizarre articles.
Other stations, while finding it bizarre, started heating up.
[Reporters, what’s this nonsense you’re writing?]
[What’s this ‘genius who can even offend the gods’?]
[The hype’s ridiculously high.]
[Idiots, just wait and see.]
[For real, I’ll be watching with keen eyes today.]
[Are these guys even ready for what’s coming?]
[Let’s see just how impressive they are.]
With chaos reigning, ominous rumors were unsettling the hearts of the people.
Finally, the conditions for the emergence of a hero were all set.
…Of course, Sua had no idea she wrote it that way.
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“…”
Upon arriving, Mystic Headquarters was already a battlefield.
