I Acted Once, and Now They Call Me a Genius - Chapter 156

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Episode 156

Meanwhile,

“…Excuse me. Are you crying right now?”

“No, what would a man be crying for?”

“Hey, it looks like you’re crying though.”

“It’s raining… I see.”

What rain indoors.

Yu Eun-jeong clicked her tongue as she watched Park Du-ho shedding tears profusely. Maybe it was because of his large build, but he sure had a lot of tears. Really, tears were flowing down like rain.

It was a happy occasion though.

There was no time when she was happier than when her work moved someone to tears.

‘…Though this isn’t really a scene worth crying over.’

But she understood that feeling.

Probably that purity was just that moving.

Yu Eun-jeong thought to herself.

‘I’m glad I added the romance.’

If it hadn’t been for Seon-woo, this romance wouldn’t have existed.

If it hadn’t been for Seon-woo’s eyes, Yu Eun-jeong wouldn’t have even thought to write Yoon-seo this way.

At the very beginning, when Yu Eun-jeong first conceived Yoon-seo, the image she had in mind was just a clumsy and pure… ordinary doctor who was still innocent. Something like the typical image of an intern doctor.

That Yoon-seo had never sparkled like what Seon-woo was acting now.

The purity that Seon-woo portrayed had never dwelt in Yu Eun-jeong’s Yoon-seo.

But Seon-woo’s acting became an opportunity for Yu Eun-jeong to rethink the character of Yoon-seo from the beginning.

So being able to create such a beautiful scene was entirely thanks to Seon-woo.

A scene that seemed to show what color human love should originally have.

In an era where pure and unconditional love was considered old-fashioned, a pure heart that seemed to pay no mind to such trends.

‘Nice. Surprisingly so.’

She even had such thoughts.

Should I try writing a romance for my next work? That kind of thought.

It was because the image of Yoon-seo and So-hee at this moment was setting off another explosion in her mind.

Because she too had been living while forgetting the beauty of love.

Somehow she felt a little choked up.

Her eyes grew a bit hot, so when she lifted her head, Park Du-ho quietly offered her a handkerchief while looking at her. Even though he hadn’t wiped the tears flowing down his own face.

Yu Eun-jeong accepted the handkerchief for now.

And dabbed away the tears that had gathered in her eyes.

Watching her do this, Park Du-ho said proudly.

“You’re learning from me.”

…Isn’t that not quite right yet?

* * *

“…”

“…”

“Hey.”

“Yes.”

“Let’s not be awkward.”

“Yes.”

“…”

“…”

“No, I said let’s not be awkward?”

“I’m not being awkward…”

“Then why aren’t you saying anything?”

“Ahem.”

After filming ended, when Yoon-seo’s flowers that had filled the world withered away, what awaited Seon-woo was a terribly awkward atmosphere.

It couldn’t be helped.

Han Jeong-hun had filmed the kiss scene three times.

That meant Seon-woo and Min-hee’s lips had touched a total of three times. Of course, it wasn’t a full kiss, just simple contact, but…

“…Ah, it’s not like it’s your first time kissing, so why are you being so stiff!”

“No, it’s my first time with you, senior.”

“That’s why I’m saying don’t think about it that way!”

Min-hee huffed and smacked Seon-woo’s forearm.

Seon-woo smiled awkwardly and opened his mouth.

“But it does feel strange.”

“No, what does!”

“Yoon-seo and So-hee. I’m curious about what will happen to them.”

“…Ah.”

So that’s what he was talking about.

Min-hee, who had almost shrieked for a moment, scratched her head with an embarrassed expression.

Seon-woo spoke in a slightly sentimental voice.

“I think Yoon-seo could wait for So-hee.”

“Really?”

“Can’t So-hee wait?”

“Hmm.”

Min-hee thought about it.

And shrugged her shoulders.

“With the current feelings, it seems like she could wait, but it would depend on how the next 2 years go. They’re both emergency doctors so they won’t have enough time to contact each other, and in this ambiguous relationship, how often would they really contact each other?”

“Maybe because they’re busy, they’ll be okay with each other. Since there won’t be any reason to feel hurt about why they can’t contact each other right now.”

“That does seem like it could be the case too.”

“I hope the two of them can meet again in two years.”

“Right. I hope they can.”

Min-hee nodded her head.

And let out a sigh.

“This is the end.”

“Don’t you still have one more cut left? You’re filming the scene where you go to America for training.”

“Well, it’s a scene without any lines anyway. You’re also done after filming just the ending scene, right?”

“Yes.”

Seon-woo nodded his head.

Now there was only one filming left.

Hanul Hospital Emergency Room. People who had experienced various situations working together.

In fact, situationally, nothing had changed much. Just because Lee Hyeok had begun earnestly appealing to the public and political circles didn’t mean South Korea’s medical system could be turned upside down in an instant.

That wasn’t something an individual could handle.

But the atmosphere in the emergency room was somehow different.

Patients were still overflowing, Lee Hyeok was still stubborn about patients, but despite all that, the emergency room’s atmosphere had mysteriously become somewhat brighter than before.

The situation hadn’t changed, the world hadn’t changed, but… people had changed.

They had grown.

The content of the ending scene was as follows.

While talking about Lee Hyeok and So-hee’s departure, a massive number of patients are generated due to a chain collision traffic accident. When asked if they could transfer them, Lee Hyeok responds with a firm expression that they can… and everyone enters combat mode, concluding the story of [Red Zone].

An ending where nothing had changed, yet somehow everything felt hopeful.

It was an ending that seemed to show that only people could be the hope to change this world.

‘…It’s regrettable.’

Seon-woo became a little melancholy.

From the moment his filming with So-hee had ended, he had actually been in a somewhat sentimental state. It was because he could feel Yoon-seo’s story coming to an end one by one.

Perhaps that was why.

Even when acting with Min-hee… Seon-woo was able to forget his own greed.

Just feeling the emotions that boiled up when looking at So-hee was overwhelming enough.

Thinking that those feelings would now become unrelated to him… that alone felt like saying goodbye.

It seemed like it showed.

When he entered the studio before the final filming, Seo Ryeong grinned as soon as she saw Seon-woo.

“Oh my, our Seon-woo… you look like you’ve had quite the farewell?”

“…Do I?”

“Yeah. You’re so melancholy that tears would come out if I poked you.”

“Come on, it’s not like that.”

“What? Are you that sad about parting with So-hee?”

“Well, that’s part of it, but…”

Seon-woo scratched his head.

“I think I don’t want [Red Zone] to end. I’ve gotten used to seeing everyone’s faces every day like this, so thinking that I won’t be able to do this anymore…”

“…Alright, I’ve decided.”

“Yes?”

“Seon-woo, be my little brother from now on. When you say such endearing things, I can’t help it. Sister will take care of our Seon-woo from now on. Come on, try calling me sister. Sister.”

“…”

“Hurry up!”

“Sister…”

As soon as the word “sister” came out of Seon-woo’s mouth, Seo Ryeong finally flared her nostrils with a satisfied expression. How difficult it had been to hear this word “sister.”

Even Min-hee these days occasionally called her “sister,” but perhaps because she found it embarrassing herself, she would call her sister and then run away.

“It feels good to hear you call me sister. Since you couldn’t say sister, I wondered if I was intimidating.”

“…Since you’re such a senior, it couldn’t be easy.”

“Don’t call me a great senior! Just senior! No, just think of me as sister!”

“Got it, sister.”

Even as he answered, Seon-woo was startled.

Just moments before, Seo Ryeong’s eyebrows had been raised as if they would touch the ceiling, but he could see them melting away at the single word “sister.”

…If he had known she would be this happy, he should have called her sister more often from the start. While Seon-woo felt sorry inwardly, Seo Ryeong hummed and nodded her head.

“Hmm~ Anyway, today is the last filming. Let’s finish it properly.”

“Yes.”

Seon-woo nodded his head.

He had already finished thinking about how to act.

Show Yoon-seo properly. Without subtracting or adding anything, Yoon-seo as she is.

It was something he realized while filming the farewell scene with So-hee.

Adding Seon-woo’s greed on top of the person called Yoon-seo wasn’t the right answer. Rather, that greed might make Yoon-seo not like herself.

He had to let go.

He shouldn’t focus on anything other than Yoon-seo’s heart.

But he was curious.

During the journey spanning 9 episodes… the people of [Red Zone] had experienced so much and grown. What kind of painting would they create at the end?

He could be certain of one thing.

“Ready~”

This was the moment when the painting they had been creating all along would be completed.

Whatever kind of painting it was, however the result turned out…

“Shoot!”

Surely, he would never forget this moment.

* * *

“…Hmm.”

Hye-seong is originally an avid fan of dramas.

A connoisseur of the drama world who crosses all genres, from ordinary romance to noir and even makjang.

As such, Hye-seong could reach a cold, unbiased conclusion about [Red Zone] as well.

“If Yoon-seo and So-hee don’t date, it’s a flop.”

“…Hyung, isn’t that a bit harsh?”

“Ah, I don’t care! They have to date! I’ve left tons of comments about it. If they don’t date, I’m really going to report this to the Consumer Protection Agency.”

“I don’t think the Consumer Protection Agency handles that kind of thing…”

Ye-chan looked at Hye-seong with a bitter expression.

He knew his hyung specialized in over-immersion, but to this extent?

“And Yoon-seo and So-hee are Seon-woo hyung and Min-hee noona. Do you really want to see them dating that badly?”

“That’s exactly why I want to see it more. It’s fun! Dopamine! Endorphins! Adrenaline!”

No matter how I look at it, this hyung needs a drug test.

Ye-chan scratched his head and said.

“But I don’t think they’ll date. It was even in the preview. She’s going to study abroad in America.”

“…She’ll cancel studying abroad with the power of love.”

“Hyung, don’t you just want to be in love yourself?”

“N-no way!?”

Hye-seong jumped up and waved his hands frantically.

While Ye-chan looked at Hye-seong with sleepy eyes, the youngest member So-ra glanced around and quietly joined in.

“But it is a bit disappointing that those two seniors aren’t coming.”

“Right. Can’t be helped though. They said they’re watching the finale together with the production team.”

Hye-seong muttered with a deflated expression.

“Such a shame. Watching while observing their expressions is the most fun part.”

“You’re too malicious, hyung.”

“Being malicious is the most fun. Ye-chan still doesn’t fully understand Cheongseong’s spirit.”

Hye-seong answered shamelessly and smacked his lips.

Nothing was more entertaining than watching Seon-woo and Min-hee’s reactions, so it was disappointing that he’d have to give up that fun today.

He’d actually considered watching the live broadcast a bit later because of this. It would be more fun to watch it all together when the two were present.

But he couldn’t make them watch the same thing twice, and more importantly, he didn’t have the confidence to wait until then without watching the final episode.

With Yoon-seo and So-hee’s relationship in a precarious crisis, Hye-seong wanted to know the outcome as soon as possible.

Perhaps that’s why. At Cheongsong Theater. While watching the live broadcast with the troupe members as usual…

“Ah.”

“Oh my!”

“No way!”

“Please…!”

Hye-seong watched the drama while making all sorts of fuss by himself.

Ye-chan sighed inwardly watching such Hye-seong. He’s definitely a good actor and cool hyung, but sometimes he’s really, well… really something, he thought.

Ye-chan turned to So-ra and whispered.

“Don’t misunderstand. Even though he looks like that, he’s a really cool hyung.”

“Ah, yes. Don’t worry! I won’t misunderstand.”

“That’s a relief then.”

Ye-chan smiled warmly. Then he cleared his voice and spoke in a deliberately mature tone.

“You can just enjoy it, but if you have any acting questions while watching, remember them. What kind of emotional line this is, how to do expressions like that. I’ll teach you everything I can.”

“Yes, thank you. Senior!”

“Right.”

Ye-chan barely held back the corners of his mouth that wanted to curl up at being called senior and nodded.

Ah, that was totally charismatic just now. It was exactly the image of a cool senior with presence that Ye-chan had only dreamed of.

It was exactly that, but…

“…Huh?”

A moment later, Ye-chan had no choice but to fall into shock, hugging his knees and covering his mouth.

The fact that there was a junior next to him who should be shown mountain-like dignity had long been erased from his mind.

M-Min-hee noona? Seon-woo hyung? What are you doing? What is this? What’s with that atmosphere right now?

Oh! They’re touching! They’re touching!

They touched!?

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