The Daughter of a Conglomerate Family Has Debuted - Chapter 160

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“Princess, what’s wrong?”

 

Han Da-min looked at my face with concern.

 

I shook my head saying it was nothing and started walking again.

 

Though I was momentarily flustered by the sudden mission, I immediately figured out the identity of the ‘Smiling Face Mask’.

 

‘It must be Park Nam-seok.’

 

The Unfortunate Idol’s memory started cursing as soon as they saw Park Nam-seok.

 

Besides, Park Nam-seok is also someone who always maintains a smiling face.

 

If the Unfortunate Idol’s memory hadn’t been provided as a sub Quest, I would have been very confused, but now it felt like puzzle pieces were fitting together perfectly.

 

Of course, it was still too early to be certain, so I decided not to jump to conclusions.

 

But there was one more thing that bothered me.

 

‘Then what’s the trap?’

 

Today we just came here to film a variety show, and we’re meeting all the people here for the first time.

 

It’s hard to imagine a scenario where someone we’ve known for a while would stab us in the back.

 

Could the trap the Quest is referring to be something other than what happens on the variety show?

 

‘…Well, it is a main Quest.’

 

Weren’t there main Quests that took at least several months to solve?

 

This Quest is also more likely to be something that can’t be resolved on the spot.

 

“Oh! Flora. You’re doing well these days~”

 

Just then, a familiar voice came from afar.

 

Kim Gwang-cheon, the main MC of this show, was waving at us while holding his microphone.

 

I quickly closed the system window and greeted him.

 

“Hello, senior!”

 

“Hello. I’ve been watching you lately. Don’t be too nervous, just be comfortable, comfortable.”

 

A voice and expression that could sound superficial at first glance. But the moment I heard that voice, I ended up smiling instead.

 

Because it reminded me of Kim Gwang-cheon from Hong Yeo-eun’s time.

 

“Be comfortable, comfortable. Comfortable, hard-working, good.”

 

“Ah, yes. I’ll work hard.”

 

On the other hand, Han Da-min was immediately intimidated when Kim Gwang-cheon spoke as if giving her a hint.

 

Kim Gwang-cheon isn’t as comfortable a person for guests as Park Nam-seok.

 

In fact, he’s one of the entertainers in the industry who’s known more for being difficult to deal with or hard to broadcast with than for heartwarming stories.

 

But.

 

‘Once you win his favor, there are few seniors who take care of you as well as he does.’

 

He doesn’t care at all about how successful or great a guest is.

 

He’s just someone with the loyalty to take care of a guest until the end if they appeal to him, whether they’re funny or not.

 

That was the Kim Gwang-cheon I knew.

 

And such a Kim Gwang-cheon likes people who work hard at everything without being picky.

 

The reason I was able to appear on Kim Gwang-cheon’s radio show several times when I had no popularity or anything was thanks to that.

 

“Yeo-eun does better than I expected. Next time you come, it would be good if you could pronounce things more clearly. Don’t try so hard to make a funny voice on purpose. That sounds even weirder. Got it?”

 

The first day I appeared on his radio show. After the radio program ended, Kim Gwang-cheon called me aside and gave me lengthy feedback.

 

When I asked him, “Will I be able to come here again next time?” Kim Gwang-cheon stared at me with a dumbfounded expression and then issued an order to leave.

 

And a few weeks later, I was able to appear on that radio show again.

 

It was thanks to Kim Gwang-cheon’s recommendation, saying “Yeo-eun did pretty well, let’s call her if we don’t have anyone else.”

 

After that, I frequently appeared until the program Kim Gwang-cheon hosted ended, and I remember following him quite well during that time.

 

‘I was very grateful.’

 

To think I’d meet him again like this as Ryu Ji-ye.

 

“I’ll do my best today. Senior.”

 

“Yes, I’ll look forward to it.”

 

Kim Gwang-cheon replied to my words in a tone that showed no expectation at all.

 

But I can guarantee it. He’ll definitely like Han Da-min and me.

 

The venue was quite chaotic. From the looks of it, it would take some time before filming started.

 

Following the manager around and greeting the cast members asking for their support today, the production staff soon approached and pointed to the dressing room.

 

“Flora can change costumes over there and listen to the role explanation.”

 

“Ah, yes!”

 

We hurried toward the dressing room. The most unique part of this broadcast was that all cast members played games while taking on roles that fit the situation.

 

Therefore, we would also be given roles and costumes to match, but we didn’t know what roles they would be yet.

 

“What kind of role do you think it’ll be? Will we both have the same role?”

 

“Did you see the other cast members’ costumes? There was someone wearing a police uniform and someone in a leather jacket.”

 

“Kind of like a detective story, that genre? It definitely seems to be crime-themed. Right?”

 

Chatting with Han Da-min as we entered the dressing room, we saw costumes hanging on hangers with names marked on A4 paper.

 

“Oh!”

 

Han Da-min approached with excited steps and began examining the costumes.

 

“I thought we’d both have the same costume, but we don’t? Ji-ye, this must be yours.”

 

I took my costume from Han Da-min and compared it with hers.

 

My costume was a school uniform and school bag that I had worn once before during self-content filming.

 

And Han Da-min’s costume was a leather jacket with tight-fitting black pants. Plus slightly old-style sunglasses. It looked like the active detective outfit often seen in investigative dramas.

 

“What? This looks like a genre I like?”

 

Han Da-min excitedly began changing clothes.

 

Wow, I’m jealous. I actually don’t really like school uniforms.

 

Since I’m the youngest among the cast members, I probably got this role, so I can’t complain. But I wanted a role with a costume that’s good for activities, so I couldn’t hide my disappointment.

 

The charm of this broadcast is that the participants don’t hold back and run around rolling on the ground during games.

 

‘Wouldn’t running and rolling around in a school uniform be a bit uncomfortable?’

 

With slightly mixed feelings, I changed clothes, got hair and makeup done to match, and listened to the role explanation from the production staff.

 

“Da-min’s role is a detective.”

 

“Oh, a detective!”

 

“You’re the workplace junior of Park Nam-seok, who plays the same detective role. Please portray a passionate detective with a very bold personality.”

 

“Passion! I’m good at that kind of thing.”

 

“I know!”

 

The writer in charge of the explanation said with a pleased smile.

 

“When it comes to Han Da-min, it’s all about passion, you know, among the fans. That’s why we gave Da-min this kind of role.”

 

“How do you know that?”

 

“Come on, we need to at least know what kind of charm our guests have before casting them.”

 

Then they spoke to me as well.

 

“Ji-ye’s role is a student, as you can see from the costume.”

 

“Yes, a student.”

 

“Since Kim Gwang-cheon will be playing the teacher role, you’ll probably be working together quite a bit.”

 

Huh? Kim Gwang-cheon sunbae was playing the teacher role? That’s not bad at all.

 

However, unlike me who brightened up, the Writer looked at me with worried eyes, as if feeling sorry for me.

 

“He’s such a senior and can be quite difficult, so it might be tough for you, but please do your best. Ji-ye, you can just participate in the role with your naturally calm and relaxed personality.”

 

Seeing them mention my calm and relaxed personality, they must have seen those scenes with Start Plan’s legendary classic background music.

 

The Writer seemed to be worried about the combination of me and Kim Gwang-cheon.

 

Kim Gwang-cheon’s characteristic rebellious personality.

 

And Ryu Ji-ye’s image that Start Plan had created.

 

When you put the two together, they definitely felt like polar opposites.

 

‘I don’t really mind though.’

 

I nodded casually.

 

Because I felt most comfortable with Kim Gwang-cheon out of all the cast members.

 

“I’ll do my best, Writer. Please take care of me.”

 

“Oh…”

 

The writer stared at my face with a surprised expression, then smiled brightly and said to please take care of each other before leaving the dressing room.

 

And shortly after we finished preparing and joined the venue, filming began immediately.

 

The first filming location was an after-school classroom with bright sunlight streaming in.

 

“Oh my goodness, these kids really. What’s wrong with our class students? Do they want to go to college or not? How is it possible for every single student in the class to skip evening study sessions?”

 

Kim Gwang-cheon stood alone on the set, tapping the teacher’s desk with the pointer stick he was holding while grumbling.

 

“Not studying like this, really. Our students are truly hopeless. Absolutely hopeless.”

 

I heard that not only us but even the regular cast members were just given rough situations without scripts. For an impromptu situational drama, his acting and lines were quite realistic.

 

Since it wasn’t my turn to appear yet, I was standing leisurely behind the cameras, watching Kim Gwang-cheon with admiration.

 

“Oh! There, Class President! Our class president hasn’t gone home yet? Wow, as expected, only the class president is reliable. Come in, come in.”

 

Suddenly Kim Gwang-cheon turned his head sharply to look at me, then smiled happily and gestured for me to come in.

 

Huh? Already? The other cast members haven’t even appeared yet?

 

When I hesitated in confusion and looked at the production staff, they sent me eye signals as if to say do whatever I wanted.

 

“…”

 

Wow, I knew this show’s opening was quite improvisational, but I didn’t expect even the guest appearances to be this free-form.

 

I don’t know what Kim Gwang-cheon was thinking when he called me out right away, but knowing his personality, if I don’t properly respond to his ad-lib here, there might not be any tiki-taka going forward.

 

I quietly suppressed the tension that was slowly rising and took slow steps forward.

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