chapter 20
20. I was happy to be able to act together
The situation was more serious than I thought. Isn’t that a real life saver?
ㄴ I thought it was at the level of taking care of me, but he went into the fire again.
ㄴ I’m a firefighter, but it’s not easy even if I wear all the equipment.
ㄴ I’m a former fire chief, and this is true ㅇㅇ Usually suffocates from smoke.
ㄴI’m a firefighter in Cheonjoguk, so this is correct
Due to Jeong Seol-ah’s interview, the Incheon Paradise Resort fire incident was re-examined, and Kyu-ha’s name was once again listed in real-time search terms. Most of them only praised Kyuha’s courageous actions, so in the end, it was an issue that helped her image.
Kyu-ha, who came to the set of ‘Pygmalion’s reverse effect’ for filming today, exchanged greetings with Jeong Seol-ah, who arrived first.
“Goodbye. You came early today.”
“Is your brother here? I’m sorry… The interview bothered you for no reason, right?”
“What is there to be bothered about? Did you like the company? The image has improved.”
“It was my first solo interview, so I guess I was excited and talked about this and that without realizing it.”
“Well done. Actually, I was worried that you might have a trauma from the accident, but I’m glad you seem to be fine.”
“Hey, I almost passed out, so there was no time for trauma. hahahaha.”
“Then I’m really glad.”
At that time, AD informed the two of them to prepare for the shoot.
“Kyuha-san, Seol-ah-san, I’ll start shooting soon~! Please prepare.”
“all right. Then get ready and see you later!”
***
[Pygmalion reverse effect]
Si-chang (Kyu-ha) and Na-yeon (Seol-ah), who officially became lovers, proudly walked around the Seogam University campus and enjoyed a sweet campus couple life.
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Nayeon forcibly dragged the sight spear, which she was still reluctant to go out into the world, but she didn’t hate it either.
It was because I was happier spending time with Nayeon than hating people’s attention.
Sichang and Nayeon held hands and enjoyed a sweet date while walking along the cherry blossom road, which is also famous as a drama filming location on campus.
“Sichang-ah, my leg hurts! Let’s take a break on our bench.”
“Does your leg hurt? Let’s go over there right now.”
The two of them sat on a bench under the tallest cherry blossom tree, and Nayeon rested her head on Sichang’s shoulder.
At that time, three female students passing by looked at the two and started whispering.
“Hey, isn’t that Jeong Na-yeon? Korean language and deer?”
“Right. hey that’s a big deal Even the seniors who say they’re going to be good are all scolding, so why are you dating a weird kid?”
“There were a lot of rich and handsome seniors, but he… looks a bit normal, doesn’t it?”
Si-chang’s expression hardened as if he had told him to listen, and Nayeon gently held her hand while observing Si-chang’s eyes.
Startle
Si-chang immediately relaxed his expression and looked at Na-yeon and smiled.
“What time does class end today?”
“Well···. Let’s see. The last class is at 5 o’clock. you?”
“Oops, my last class is at 6!!! Will you wait for an hour to settle?”
“Even if you don’t say anything, of course you have to wait!”
“Ah, time goes by so fast… I don’t want to fall. Shall we skip class?”
“I like it, but if you don’t get grades this time, you said you have to take a seasonal semester.”
“Oh right!! I hate listening to seasonal semesters more during vacation!! Calm down Jeong Nayeon! Let’s go to class.”
Si-chang, who took Na-yeon and entered the classroom, was lost in thought.
What the women were saying earlier was something I couldn’t forget.
“Am I really qualified to meet Nayeon…? Will it suit me?”
This worry, like anguish, follows the sight glass and afflicts it.
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[‘TVM Pygmalion’ reverse effect’ episode 12 highest viewership rating of 8.9% Nielsen Korea nationwide]
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Viewer ratings also began to rise in proportion to Sichang and Nayeon’s Daldal Index heading to MAX.
ㄴ Ah, I love it so much!! The author will give you something sweeter
b My dead love cells are reviving. You’re alive! guys
ㄴ But isn’t there a breakup signal… No, I’m a writer ㅠㅠ
After finishing today’s filming, Gyuha’s phone rang while he was resting at home early for the first time in a long time.
[Winter]
“uh? Long time no winter! How are you?”
“brother!! No matter how busy you are, there is no contact, isn’t it too much?”
“Sorry. I was too distracted.”
“Hee hee, that’s a joke. I know you’re busy. Actually, I called to say thank you and brag to my brother. Love Song reached 9th place on the Kiwi Chart!!!! Jackpot case!!”
“Wow, number 9? I heard that it was popular, but I didn’t expect it to go that high.”
“Thanks to that, the company says we have to row when the water comes in, so we’re working on a follow-up song right away! It’s all thanks to my brother. thanks.”
“Is it because you sing well? It’s because of me. Anyway, congratulations.”
“This loyal woman Midwyeol! She’s not a sensible woman who just goes over her bare mouth, isn’t she? Oppa, will you rest after your drama?”
“The company will probably tell you to take a break for two or three months.”
“Then go somewhere with me then! The OST this time went well, but I need to buy a lot of presents for the children at the nursery school and shoot something delicious for my brother.”
“Oh, is that a good idea? Then then.”
“You promised!? I’m not talking about anything else.”
Winter, who made a distant appointment with Kyu-ha, covered herself with a blanket after the phone call ended.
“Kyaaah! That’s it, that’s it! It was natural! great. Wouldn’t that look odd?”
In fact, I was a big fan of ‘Pygmalion’s reverse effect’ even in the dead of winter, but when I saw Kyu-ha and Seol-ah appearing so sweetly in the drama, I got grumpy for some reason.
It was a feeling close to jealousy, but Winter, who was not good at such things, seemed to be closer to Seol-ah than herself, and felt that her close brother had been taken away for no reason.
“Oh, what are you wearing then? I’ll have to ask Cody.”
***
Time passed like a stream, and ‘Pygmalion’s reverse effect’ was already running toward its final destination of episode 16.
[Pygmalion reverse effect]
It seemed that the happy times would last forever, but she noticed Sichang’s existence in Nayeon’s family, a so-called quasi-conglomerate.
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Na-yeon’s mother sends someone to find out about sight-changing, and when she finds out that there is nothing special about her family and ability, she forces Na-yeon to break up.
For the first time in her life, she rebelled against her parents, but due to the persistent pressure, Nayeon gradually began to get tired and eventually decided to break up with Sichang.
Since Na-yeon couldn’t tell Si-chang the truth, she coldly bids farewell against her heart.
Shocked Si-chang just blames himself for being ugly and closes his heart.
And a few days later, Nayeon and her best friend, Hyo-joo, came to Si-chang, who was like a disabled person.
“Do you think only you are sad in the world? Because of you, Nayeon too…”
“What?”
After hearing the whole story through Hyo-joo, Si-chang has a strange experience of hearing his heart beating loudly while his head seems empty.
Si-chang felt angry, but also sad, but also happy.
Anger was for himself, who was stupidly doing nothing and wasted his time, sadness was for Nayeon, who forcibly broke up with him even though he loved him, and joy was for Nayeon not breaking up with her because she hated her.
Sichang handwritten and sent a heartfelt letter to Nayeon all night long.
‘I’m so grateful that someone like you appeared and shed light on my life, which was just darkness. Thank you for giving me undeserved love and letting me know that the world can be beautiful. Right now, I’m too short to stand by your side, but the next time I show up, I’ll be very different. I hope you are always happy. Until the day we see you again, be well. hi.’
And Sichang takes a leave of absence from school that day and heads to France.
8 years later
[Asia Times]
Did you know that there are some Korean national artists who are famous overseas but not well known in Korea?
So this time, I would like to introduce a Korean artist whose genius has been recognized overseas. In particular, he was an artist that France coveted so much that he was invited to naturalize in France, the country of art.
In 2022, France has selected three of the world’s most outstanding sculptors. Henry James from England, Alexander Moore from America, and the last one is Korean sculptor Lee Si-chang.
The French government invited them to an exhibition of the world’s top 3 masters and recognized them as the world’s top 3 sculptors.
Henry James’s work was exhibited in the ‘Garden of Sato Bagatelle’, and Alexander Moore’s work was exhibited in ‘La Défense Square’. And Sichang Lee’s work was exhibited at the first-class art museum ‘Sal Sengjang’, which is a very unconventional treatment considering that it was difficult for Asians to show art in the West.
With this, foreign media evaluate that Korea’s status in the world art world has risen as much as Hong Kong.
“Sichang-ah…”
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Nayeon, who turned 28 after graduating from college, joined the marketing team of her father’s company, a mid-sized trading company, and was busy.
Then, when I saw the news of Sichang in the Asia Times newspaper, which I came across by chance, I felt mixed emotions.
How much I cried in my room after reading Sichang’s last letter.
I thought it would change a lot, but it was unexpected that Nayeon would become such a famous person.
On the one hand, thinking that he was the first person to recognize Sichang’s sculpting talent, he smiled as he remembered those days.
“It’s great.. Really congratulations, Sichang.”
“Agent Jeong! Is the DP plan for this exhibition coming to an end?”
“Yeah, we’re almost done! I’ll send it before 3 o’clock.”
At the request of Deputy Manager Park of the sales team, Nayeon returned to focusing on the computer screen.
On the way home from work after a busy day of work.
Maybe it’s because I’m soaked in toxic emotions these days.
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Nayeon thought she wanted to go to her alma mater for the first time in a while, so she turned around.
The school that I came to after a long time has changed quite a lot.
The place that used to be called Tiger Convenience Store had been changed to Heaven Eleven, and there was a large Byeoldabang cafe by the front door.
“A lot has changed since then.”
I walked around the cherry blossom road inside the school while reminiscing about memories such as the cafe where I studied with Sichang, the restaurant where we ate together, etc.
It was dark at night, but the cherry blossom road was lined with beautiful lights, making it a very pretty avenue.
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Nayeon’s eyes widened when she inadvertently looked at the bench under the biggest cherry blossom tree at the time when she remembered this road she and Sichang had walked affectionately with.
“I’m here? Did I make you wait too long? sorry. It won’t happen anymore.”
Tears of joy formed in Nayeon’s big eyes.
***
“Thank you for your effort!!”
“Thank you all for your hard work!!!”
The official filming of ‘Pygmalion’, which had a better atmosphere than any other drama filming site, was completed.
As it was the last filming, energy and affection coexisted on the set. Jeong Seol-ah also had a tired face from the continuous filming, but she always kept a smile on her face and played the role of setting the mood for the set.
“Your brother has been through a lot. I was happy to be able to act together.”
“Me too. You have suffered too.”
“hehehehe, then see you at the finale party!!”
Finally, the final episode of ‘Pygmalion Backfire’, which had a lot of talk and trouble, was aired, and articles related to it were poured out on the Internet the next day.