Vroooom—!
Lee Kang-cheol stomped on the accelerator with all his might.
As if it had been waiting solely for Lee Kang-cheol’s decision, the car revved up to its limit and surged forward in speed.
Vroooom—!
Lee Kang-cheol’s vehicle overtook the perpetrator’s. However, it didn’t swerve the steering wheel to block the criminal’s car.
Instead, it just sped away madly down the left fork.
“Ooooh…!”
The people gathered in front of the screen erupted in unison with cheers.
Having watched all the episodes until now, they understood. This was the first time Lee Kang-cheol had revealed a glimmer of greed.
Not for the sake of what must be done.
But for the sake of what he wanted to do.
“Oh, he pulled out his IV drip!”
“It’s fine. He just checked, and his fever has gone down.”
Though there had been an incident where Yu-jin pulled out her IV drip mid-way, the commotion didn’t last long. It was enough to confirm her safety. Disinfecting with an alcohol swab was all that was needed.
And then,
The production crew looked at Kim Sun-il with satisfaction. Though Kim Sun-il stared back at them with a dazed expression.
Of course, Sun-il understood their gazes.
Everyone was stepping aside, urging him to approach his younger sister. Sun-il fidgeted with the stuffed bear in his arms.
“…”
But he couldn’t easily step forward.
Was he simply hesitating, or was it because he had too much to say and was gathering his thoughts? Or perhaps his emotions were too complex to read.
An astonishing moment unfolded then.
Yu-jin jumped down from her chair.
The girl stood still, looking up at her brother as if waiting for him to come closer.
Sun-il still seemed as if he was deep in thought.
The production team watched the siblings with smiles, and at some point, Yeon-joo gave Sun-il a firm push on his back.
“What are you doing? Go already, you idiot.”
Kim Sun-il took a couple of forced steps forward.
But after that, he didn’t stop again.
It soon became steps driven by his own will, and the distance between the siblings closed rapidly. One of the staff smartly turned down the sound on the screen.
As the distance between them grew shorter.
It was Sun-il who broke the silence first.
“Yu-jin.”
He slowly knelt down on one knee to match eye level with her.
“Stuffed bear… big brother finally found you….”
Sun-il laughed awkwardly.
“…Did I arrive too late?”
But his younger sister shook her head and took the stuffed bear.
There are moments when no words are needed for hearts to understand each other; this was one of those times. The thoughts of the siblings were the same.
The day their mother left them at the bathhouse, their time had been stalled ever since. What the siblings had discovered that day and held onto till now wasn’t the stuffed bear but the lingering regret. And now, they had embraced something new.
This time, the name of the stuffed bear was happiness.
At that point, someone in a hospital gown said,
“Alright, then can I get an autograph now?”
Kim Sun-il rose from his position and nodded his head, somewhat embarrassed as he cleared his throat twice.
The appeals soon spread.
“That’s right. We shouldn’t cause a commotion in the ward, right? We have been pretending not to notice Sun-il’s presence all along.”
“I want a picture!”
As the people in the inpatient ward began to gather, the happiness of the siblings gradually became something shared by everyone. Kim Sun-il joyfully accepted their requests.
PD Choi Hee-won and writer Lee Geum-sook smiled.
“I’ve never had anything like this while eating our meal on set, but it’s not bad. I’m glad I came today.”
“I like it too. It’s giving me a lot of inspiration. At the same time, it makes me realize that novels can’t quite match reality.”
“That’s true. It turned out pretty well.”
Those who received Kim Sun-il’s autographs soon showed interest in other actors as well, and the surrounding area quickly came alive.
Kim Sun-il, amidst the crowd, looked at Sua. His eyes conveyed gratitude. But Sua quietly shook her head.
It didn’t need to be expressed. She didn’t ask for thanks. She just hoped for them to stay content like this for a while.
Sua murmured softly,
“…I’m glad everything worked out.”
The little Sua Association popped up suddenly.
─You actually had a decent thought this time.
─Given your childish level of understanding, it’s unsurprising. Did you grasp what you wanted accurately?
─…Is it something akin to the concept of ‘this only exists in fiction’?
“Huh, yeah, yeah. Go wild for now.”
It seemed like no matter what they said, it wouldn’t spoil her mood.
After all, the situation she had created reached its optimal conclusion. It was a rare feeling of satisfaction in life.
─Is that true? You, primitive and ignorant one.
─Vermin. No, a unicellular organism.
─Urrgh… stupid….
“Hmm?”
─You insect with your brain set on fire by absorption.
─Stupid people should be appropriately stupid, shouldn’t they?
─Idiot! Idiot!!
“Hold on, hold on.”
─Looks like he’s had the ‘Suction of Enlightenment.’
─Isn’t that more of a disadvantage for the absorber?
─Huh? Now that I think about it….
‘These guys are the real deal.’
As Sua prepared to enter her inner world, the small Suas fled hurriedly inside and locked the door. Seriously, they were driving her crazy.
At that moment,
“Sua!”
Looking up at someone’s call, she noticed everyone had gathered around Kim Sun-il and Yu-jin.
She immediately understood. They were preparing for a group photo.
Seo Yeon-joo smiled and said,
“Now that I think about it, Team 808 hasn’t taken a group photo yet. Let’s take one now. Come on!”
Sua nodded while thinking.
What had she experienced today?
It was an event that couldn’t be explained by the laws of nature or science but was undoubtedly remarkable. It not only united everyone with one heart and mind but also warmed their hearts.
“…”
But she soon realized.
“I’m coming now!”
Sua took light steps.
The phenomenon they had created and experienced today.
Mystic.
It was undoubtedly a miracle.
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*Attached is a congratulatory message from a friend. Thank you!
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At the same time, the official website went berserk.
To say it was chaotic would be an understatement. With each refresh, the top-post would get pushed down to the third page. It was rare to witness such a sight.
─OMG, THIS CAN’T BE REAL.
─Lee Kang-cheol!!!! Of course!!!!!
─KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
─Wow, I feel like all my grudges are finally gone.
─Yeah, this is something we need to fix!!!!!
─Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
─It’s overwhelming…
─Save Kim Yu-han at all costs!
─Kim Sun-il is insane, seriously lol lol lol
There was no more arguing over the rivalry between Kim Yu-han and Lee Kang-cheol. At this moment, all viewers experienced the unifying power of a narrative that brought them together.
Indeed, the same could be said about Sua’s team.
[Sua Unit]
[Deer: InsaneInsaneInsane]
[Deer: Kang-cheol, please please save Yu-han oppa!]
[Black Bear: Kids, let me]
[Deer: Faster faster! Step on the gas!!]
[Black Bear: Finally on vacation]
[Deer: Can you please focus?]
[Saeng-ji: Hehehe, our office is in chaos too.]
[Saeng-ji: Everyone’s ignoring their work and just watching the drama.]
[Saeng-ji: Let’s save Kim Yu-han!!!]
[Monkeying: Wow, this is crazy]
[Monkeying: Community management is impossible.]
[Monkeying: Posts I was about to delete are already buried.]
Meanwhile, some companies released articles.
[“Special Mobile Unit 808,” Real-Time Ratings at 31%? Surpassing the infamous 30% threshold. Can they maintain it till the end?]
[The 90s drama resurgence successfully achieved by “Special Mobile Unit 808.” No further explanation needed. “Historic.”]
Social media naturally jumped on the bandwagon.
This was particularly prominent in the “Aoutstagram” story feature, which allows users to attach captions to short photos, catching the attention of all sorts of celebrities.
@yangharin_thebeauty
▶ Kim Yu-han… he really isn’t dying, right…?
@i_am_seojeong.
▶ The story is thrilling. How frustrating.
@red_yeji
▶ While watching “Special Mobile Unit 808,” I’m both amazed and despairing. I’ve realized that I could work for a hundred years and never be able to write anything like this. I’ll leave it at that. Farewell. Absolute farewell.
– No way, Ye-ji! You can do it!
– Ye-ji, don’t give up! You can do it!
– Our Ye-ji will never fail!
@river_hyeon_seong_PD
▶ That combination! I want to bring them straight into a variety show!
@extreme_official_
▶ The beverage that appeared as a PPL in “Special Mobile Unit 808” is Extreme. Hopefully, you’ll love it too…
[Special Mobile Unit 808 Forum]
[Title: GOAT means Goat]
(Lee Kang-cheol Still Cut)
[More than anyone, this guy emphasized principles. Good-looking guy. He stuck to his principle of protecting his comrades till the end. He even included Kim Yu-han in that principle…]
─I revere.
─I revere.
─What if we fail to save him?
[Title: Must Wear Diapers if Need Be ]
[He’s seriously insane haha]
─Can’t believe it lol
─Seriously makes my chest warm
─Heyeeung, Brother Kang-cheol…
[Title: I’m Winning Today haha]
(Picture of someone eating three fried chickens)
[I ordered three fried chickens and coincidentally, the drama is so entertaining. Ate like crazy. They taste amazing.]
─Is that because of the drama…?
─You should stop eating…
─How can someone eat three fried chickens?
The excitement was immense.
But if Sua were to see all this, she would have made a light comment that it was only the beginning.
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After the siblings reconciled and completed the group photo, everyone settled down to watch Special Mobile Unit 808 with a much more relaxed heart.
No, their hearts couldn’t relax. Soon, the anticipation surged like lava. It was understandable.
「You…?」
SWWISHHH—!
Torrential rain poured unceasingly on the screen.
「Ssshh.」
Kim Yu-han.
No, Sua quietly placed her index finger over her lips.
This was the climax of the drama.
「This is a secret.」
And simultaneously, the impending nuclear bomb strike across Korea.
