Chapter 12
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Chapter 12:
Han Yooil sighed and looked out the window. The attire of people outside had become thicker.
It's getting cold now.'
The convenience store had been Yooil's part-time job for several months since his discharge from the military.
He would have quit the job if he was receiving a substantial signing amount from acting or had a regular income but it wasn't time yet.
You'll be able to quit soon, Yooil. Don't worry.
No, I'll handle it.'
Was it Charlie Chaplin who said life is a tragedy when seen up close but a comedy in long shot?Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m
It's the same for all service jobs. Convenience stores were no exception.
"Hey, hurry! Call me a taxi! Eh?!"
This meant the occasional appearance of problematic customers.
A middle-aged man with disheveled appearance and flushed face started fumbling with items in the convenience store.
Drunken customers were present, not just late at night or early in the morning, but quite frequently. Yooil learned this through various part-time jobs.
"Why, because I'm not buying anything? I'll buy! I'll buy, okay?!"
"Sir, there's a customer ahead of you. Please wait a moment, and I'll assist you shortly."
Yooil responded calmly without changing his facial expression and began to scan the multitude of snacks the man in the hat had brought.
Then, the swearing drunkard changed the direction of his anger. He started poking at the young man standing in front of him.
"Hey, you bastard, who are you to ignore me?"
Judging by his level of intoxication and the loudness of his voice, it didn't seem like it would end easily.
"Sir. Please don't do that."
The drunkard, who had been touching the man in front, now started shaking a display stand in anger.
At that moment, the man, who had been quietly standing with his face covered with a hat and scarf, spoke for the first time.
"It's okay. You can proceed with his transaction first."
The man was polite.
Yooil responded with a similarly calm voice.
"I've just reported to the police."
"!"
The man with his face covered was startled and looked behind him. Fortunately, the drunkard didn't seem to have heard it.
"At this point, he's not in a state to have a conversation."
"Hmm I see."
The man with only his eyes showing nodded and turned around again.
That's when Brion popped up unexpectedly.
Well done, Yooil.
Though 90% of what Brion said was either unnecessary or aggressive, sometimes it could be quite helpful.
Fortunately, a patrol car nearby is on duty. They are expected to arrive in 5 minutes.
Just like now.
"Damn it! Every one of you is pissing me off! Do you think I'm easy? Am I? You bastards"
The man with only his eyes showing flinched at that voice. Han Yooil scanned the barcode calmly and said,
"I apologize for the delay, sir. I'll finish your transaction quickly. That'll be 16,800 won."
"Thank you."
The man said. It was a pleasing tenor voice. He briefly lifted his head and looked at Yooil. His eyes, the only visible feature, met Yooil's gaze directly.
He gathered the snacks into his arms and smiled with his eyes.
"Take care."
The sound of the siren was heard shortly after the man left. Soon after, two police officers entered the convenience store.
"Oh, that guy's here again."
"He's a regular troublemaker."
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine."
The officers approached the drunkard with tired expressions. After a brief scuffle, the store regained its quiet only after the drunkard left with the police.
Han Yooil muttered softly as he gazed out the window.
"I want to act."
It was a spontaneous utterance.
89% of stage 1 objective achieved.
"Well then."
As Yooil was about to leave, the man looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Then he chuckled softly and bowed his head, saying goodbye.
Is he in a good mood?'
Yooil shrugged and got on the elevator.
Now it was time to prepare for tomorrow's film shoot.
* * *
While Yooil was at the rooftop caf, Lee Hyejin, having just finished the semester, was glued to her bed, focused on her phone.
More specifically, she was engrossed in BlueChat. She absentmindedly posted anything on BlueChat.
[@jinnnny
Not doing anything but want to do even less of anything.]
Having many followers meant that even the most trivial posts quickly gathered empathy. Yet, Lee Hyejin's boredom did not fade.
"Isn't there anything fun?"
For example, like theater, theater, or theater.
Indeed.
Even after the semester had ended, she couldn't break away from .
Lee Hyejin scrolled through BlueChat posts with a dry expression.
[@gmrgmr
Her face is crazy again today (picture) (picture)]
[@qmfforvjcjehfdl
Eunho-ya, I love you (crying GIF)]
"Is fangirling fun?"
But she wasn't particularly drawn to anyone.
However, at that moment, a face suddenly flickered through Hyejin's mind.
-My love, my wife. Even the god of death, who drank all your honeyed breaths, couldn't conquer your beauty.
Murmuring his lines as if he were handling something so fragile it might break any moment, he tenderly caressed the woman's face
"that was really great acting."
If he were an actor, I would have taken photos of that scene already and set them all as my wallpaper'
Lee Hyejin shook her head. To harbor such thoughts about a mere stranger, not even a celebrity. She slapped her own cheek and refreshed her feed once more.
Then, a post caught her eye.
[@dkdlzn
Our show's vampire and the boy on stage Insane (photo) (photo)]
"Show? Ah, Jung Suho."
Theatre and musical buffs, colloquially known as thea-mus buffs,' had various nicknames for their favorite actors. Jung Suho was affectionately called Show.'
"Is this a poster?"
Staring blankly at the photo, Lee Hyejin almost dropped her phone.
"c-classmate?"
She thought she was mistaken, but she wasn't. Indeed, it was her classmate.
The first poster featured the young, frail-looking Han Yooil crouched beside Jung Suho, who was dressed as a vampire.
In the second poster, Han Yooil's face was utterly different. His skin was pale, his lips curled into a sinister smile, as he stared piercingly into the camera. This time, Jung Suho, clad in a grey sweatshirt and jeans, sat beside Yooil with a somber expression.
"Crazy."
Lee Hyejin clamped her mouth shut.
Why on earth are you there?'
Just days ago, they were attending lectures together
And yet, she found herself coveting these posters, wanting to plaster them on her wall.
From then on, Lee Hyejin began collecting tidbits of information like gathering specks of dust.
Movies too and theatre? Really?'
It seemed Han Yooil, a student of Myungwol University's Department of Korean Literature, was aiming to become an actor.
This means a real debut right?'
Lee Hyejin's heart started racing. And her lips, too, curled up uncontrollably.
I can start fangirling now!'
That was when she started sharing related articles and photos as if possessed.
Lee Hyejin creating a new account for her fangirling started around this time too.
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Chapter 12:
Han Yooil sighed and looked out the window. The attire of people outside had become thicker.
It's getting cold now.'
The convenience store had been Yooil's part-time job for several months since his discharge from the military.
He would have quit the job if he was receiving a substantial signing amount from acting or had a regular income but it wasn't time yet.
You'll be able to quit soon, Yooil. Don't worry.
No, I'll handle it.'
Was it Charlie Chaplin who said life is a tragedy when seen up close but a comedy in long shot?Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m
It's the same for all service jobs. Convenience stores were no exception.
"Hey, hurry! Call me a taxi! Eh?!"
This meant the occasional appearance of problematic customers.
A middle-aged man with disheveled appearance and flushed face started fumbling with items in the convenience store.
Drunken customers were present, not just late at night or early in the morning, but quite frequently. Yooil learned this through various part-time jobs.
"Why, because I'm not buying anything? I'll buy! I'll buy, okay?!"
"Sir, there's a customer ahead of you. Please wait a moment, and I'll assist you shortly."
Yooil responded calmly without changing his facial expression and began to scan the multitude of snacks the man in the hat had brought.
Then, the swearing drunkard changed the direction of his anger. He started poking at the young man standing in front of him.
"Hey, you bastard, who are you to ignore me?"
Judging by his level of intoxication and the loudness of his voice, it didn't seem like it would end easily.
"Sir. Please don't do that."
The drunkard, who had been touching the man in front, now started shaking a display stand in anger.
At that moment, the man, who had been quietly standing with his face covered with a hat and scarf, spoke for the first time.
"It's okay. You can proceed with his transaction first."
The man was polite.
Yooil responded with a similarly calm voice.
"I've just reported to the police."
"!"
The man with his face covered was startled and looked behind him. Fortunately, the drunkard didn't seem to have heard it.
"At this point, he's not in a state to have a conversation."
"Hmm I see."
The man with only his eyes showing nodded and turned around again.
That's when Brion popped up unexpectedly.
Well done, Yooil.
Though 90% of what Brion said was either unnecessary or aggressive, sometimes it could be quite helpful.
Fortunately, a patrol car nearby is on duty. They are expected to arrive in 5 minutes.
Just like now.
"Damn it! Every one of you is pissing me off! Do you think I'm easy? Am I? You bastards"
The man with only his eyes showing flinched at that voice. Han Yooil scanned the barcode calmly and said,
"I apologize for the delay, sir. I'll finish your transaction quickly. That'll be 16,800 won."
"Thank you."
The man said. It was a pleasing tenor voice. He briefly lifted his head and looked at Yooil. His eyes, the only visible feature, met Yooil's gaze directly.
He gathered the snacks into his arms and smiled with his eyes.
"Take care."
The sound of the siren was heard shortly after the man left. Soon after, two police officers entered the convenience store.
"Oh, that guy's here again."
"He's a regular troublemaker."
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine."
The officers approached the drunkard with tired expressions. After a brief scuffle, the store regained its quiet only after the drunkard left with the police.
Han Yooil muttered softly as he gazed out the window.
"I want to act."
It was a spontaneous utterance.
89% of stage 1 objective achieved.
"Well then."
As Yooil was about to leave, the man looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Then he chuckled softly and bowed his head, saying goodbye.
Is he in a good mood?'
Yooil shrugged and got on the elevator.
Now it was time to prepare for tomorrow's film shoot.
* * *
While Yooil was at the rooftop caf, Lee Hyejin, having just finished the semester, was glued to her bed, focused on her phone.
More specifically, she was engrossed in BlueChat. She absentmindedly posted anything on BlueChat.
[@jinnnny
Not doing anything but want to do even less of anything.]
Having many followers meant that even the most trivial posts quickly gathered empathy. Yet, Lee Hyejin's boredom did not fade.
"Isn't there anything fun?"
For example, like theater, theater, or theater.
Indeed.
Even after the semester had ended, she couldn't break away from .
Lee Hyejin scrolled through BlueChat posts with a dry expression.
[@gmrgmr
Her face is crazy again today (picture) (picture)]
[@qmfforvjcjehfdl
Eunho-ya, I love you (crying GIF)]
"Is fangirling fun?"
But she wasn't particularly drawn to anyone.
However, at that moment, a face suddenly flickered through Hyejin's mind.
-My love, my wife. Even the god of death, who drank all your honeyed breaths, couldn't conquer your beauty.
Murmuring his lines as if he were handling something so fragile it might break any moment, he tenderly caressed the woman's face
"that was really great acting."
If he were an actor, I would have taken photos of that scene already and set them all as my wallpaper'
Lee Hyejin shook her head. To harbor such thoughts about a mere stranger, not even a celebrity. She slapped her own cheek and refreshed her feed once more.
Then, a post caught her eye.
[@dkdlzn
Our show's vampire and the boy on stage Insane (photo) (photo)]
"Show? Ah, Jung Suho."
Theatre and musical buffs, colloquially known as thea-mus buffs,' had various nicknames for their favorite actors. Jung Suho was affectionately called Show.'
"Is this a poster?"
Staring blankly at the photo, Lee Hyejin almost dropped her phone.
"c-classmate?"
She thought she was mistaken, but she wasn't. Indeed, it was her classmate.
The first poster featured the young, frail-looking Han Yooil crouched beside Jung Suho, who was dressed as a vampire.
In the second poster, Han Yooil's face was utterly different. His skin was pale, his lips curled into a sinister smile, as he stared piercingly into the camera. This time, Jung Suho, clad in a grey sweatshirt and jeans, sat beside Yooil with a somber expression.
"Crazy."
Lee Hyejin clamped her mouth shut.
Why on earth are you there?'
Just days ago, they were attending lectures together
And yet, she found herself coveting these posters, wanting to plaster them on her wall.
From then on, Lee Hyejin began collecting tidbits of information like gathering specks of dust.
Movies too and theatre? Really?'
It seemed Han Yooil, a student of Myungwol University's Department of Korean Literature, was aiming to become an actor.
This means a real debut right?'
Lee Hyejin's heart started racing. And her lips, too, curled up uncontrollably.
I can start fangirling now!'
That was when she started sharing related articles and photos as if possessed.
Lee Hyejin creating a new account for her fangirling started around this time too.
Chapter 12:Han Yooil sighed and looked out the window. The attire of people outside had become thicker.It's getting cold now.'The convenience store had been Yooil's part-time job for several months since his discharge from the military.He would have quit the job if he was receiving a substantial signing amount from acting or had a regular income but it wasn't time yet.You'll be able to quit soon, Yooil. Don't worry.No, I'll handle it.'Was it Charlie Chaplin who said life is a tragedy when seen up close but a comedy in long shot?Updated from novelbin.comIt's the same for all service jobs. Convenience stores were no exception."Hey, hurry! Call me a taxi! Eh?!"This meant the occasional appearance of problematic customers.A middle-aged man with disheveled appearance and flushed face started fumbling with items in the convenience store.Drunken customers were present, not just late at night or early in the morning, but quite frequently. Yooil learned this through various part-time jobs."Why, because I'm not buying anything? I'll buy! I'll buy, okay?!""Sir, there's a customer ahead of you. Please wait a moment, and I'll assist you shortly."Yooil responded calmly without changing his facial expression and began to scan the multitude of snacks the man in the hat had brought.Then, the swearing drunkard changed the direction of his anger. He started poking at the young man standing in front of him."Hey, you bastard, who are you to ignore me?"Judging by his level of intoxication and the loudness of his voice, it didn't seem like it would end easily."Sir. Please don't do that."The drunkard, who had been touching the man in front, now started shaking a display stand in anger.At that moment, the man, who had been quietly standing with his face covered with a hat and scarf, spoke for the first time."It's okay. You can proceed with his transaction first."The man was polite.Yooil responded with a similarly calm voice."I've just reported to the police.""!"The man with his face covered was startled and looked behind him. Fortunately, the drunkard didn't seem to have heard it."At this point, he's not in a state to have a conversation.""Hmm I see."The man with only his eyes showing nodded and turned around again.That's when Brion popped up unexpectedly.Well done, Yooil.Though 90% of what Brion said was either unnecessary or aggressive, sometimes it could be quite helpful.Fortunately, a patrol car nearby is on duty. They are expected to arrive in 5 minutes.Just like now."Damn it! Every one of you is pissing me off! Do you think I'm easy? Am I? You bastards"The man with only his eyes showing flinched at that voice. Han Yooil scanned the barcode calmly and said,"I apologize for the delay, sir. I'll finish your transaction quickly. That'll be 16,800 won.""Thank you."The man said. It was a pleasing tenor voice. He briefly lifted his head and looked at Yooil. His eyes, the only visible feature, met Yooil's gaze directly.He gathered the snacks into his arms and smiled with his eyes."Take care."The sound of the siren was heard shortly after the man left. Soon after, two police officers entered the convenience store."Oh, that guy's here again.""He's a regular troublemaker.""Are you okay?""Yes, I'm fine."The officers approached the drunkard with tired expressions. After a brief scuffle, the store regained its quiet only after the drunkard left with the police.Han Yooil muttered softly as he gazed out the window."I want to act."It was a spontaneous utterance.89% of stage 1 objective achieved."Well then."As Yooil was about to leave, the man looked at him with a puzzled expression.Then he chuckled softly and bowed his head, saying goodbye.Is he in a good mood?'Yooil shrugged and got on the elevator.Now it was time to prepare for tomorrow's film shoot.* * *While Yooil was at the rooftop caf, Lee Hyejin, having just finished the semester, was glued to her bed, focused on her phone.More specifically, she was engrossed in BlueChat. She absentmindedly posted anything on BlueChat.@jinnnnyNot doing anything but want to do even less of anything.Having many followers meant that even the most trivial posts quickly gathered empathy. Yet, Lee Hyejin's boredom did not fade."Isn't there anything fun?"For example, like theater, theater, or theater.Indeed.Even after the semester had ended, she couldn't break away from .Lee Hyejin scrolled through BlueChat posts with a dry expression.@gmrgmrHer face is crazy again today picture picture@qmfforvjcjehfdlEunho-ya, I love you crying GIF"Is fangirling fun?"But she wasn't particularly drawn to anyone.However, at that moment, a face suddenly flickered through Hyejin's mind.-My love, my wife. Even the god of death, who drank all your honeyed breaths, couldn't conquer your beauty.Murmuring his lines as if he were handling something so fragile it might break any moment, he tenderly caressed the woman's face"that was really great acting."If he were an actor, I would have taken photos of that scene already and set them all as my wallpaper'Lee Hyejin shook her head. To harbor such thoughts about a mere stranger, not even a celebrity. She slapped her own cheek and refreshed her feed once more.Then, a post caught her eye.@dkdlznOur show's vampire and the boy on stage Insane photo photo"Show? Ah, Jung Suho."Theatre and musical buffs, colloquially known as thea-mus buffs,' had various nicknames for their favorite actors. Jung Suho was affectionately called Show.'"Is this a poster?"Staring blankly at the photo, Lee Hyejin almost dropped her phone."c-classmate?"She thought she was mistaken, but she wasn't. Indeed, it was her classmate.The first poster featured the young, frail-looking Han Yooil crouched beside Jung Suho, who was dressed as a vampire.In the second poster, Han Yooil's face was utterly different. His skin was pale, his lips curled into a sinister smile, as he stared piercingly into the camera. This time, Jung Suho, clad in a grey sweatshirt and jeans, sat beside Yooil with a somber expression."Crazy."Lee Hyejin clamped her mouth shut.Why on earth are you there?'Just days ago, they were attending lectures togetherAnd yet, she found herself coveting these posters, wanting to plaster them on her wall.From then on, Lee Hyejin began collecting tidbits of information like gathering specks of dust.Movies too and theatre? Really?'It seemed Han Yooil, a student of Myungwol University's Department of Korean Literature, was aiming to become an actor.This means a real debut right?'Lee Hyejin's heart started racing. And her lips, too, curled up uncontrollably.I can start fangirling now!'That was when she started sharing related articles and photos as if possessed.Lee Hyejin creating a new account for her fangirling started around this time too.
