The Female Lead Saves the World - Chapter 145

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Yeo Joo Saves the World – Episode 145

Did I… order a coffee truck in my sleep last night?
No, that doesn’t make sense.
“Would it be alright if I stepped out for a moment?”
“We just need to touch up your hair a bit before filming starts, so feel free to go! Just be careful with your outfit!”
“Got it.”
I tilted my head in confusion as I stood up from my seat.
A coffee truck had arrived under my name—something didn’t add up.
I needed to get outside and clarify that I hadn’t ordered it before I received any more undeserved thanks.
As I walked toward the entrance of the photoshoot studio, several staff members offered their gratitude along the way.
Their appreciation only made me walk faster.
The coffee truck must have found the wrong location.
But would we still have to pay for it?
When I finally reached the truck, my name was unmistakably written on it.
“‘Please take good care of Yeo Joo’…?”
Yeo Joo was indeed my name.
Moreover, there was even a photo of me—apparently captured from a strategy video—plastered right on the side.
The truck was quite large, too.
Inside, there were three people busily preparing drinks.
I stood there bewildered, staring at the colorfully decorated truck, when a staff member who had just received a coffee bowed politely to me again.
It was the young staff member who had spoken respectfully throughout the shoot.
“Thank you so much, Hunter Yeo Joo! I’ll enjoy this!”
“Actually… I never ordered a coffee truck. How did this happen?”
“Oh, then the supporters must have sent it! Celebrities usually have their fan clubs take care of things like this, you know?”
Supporters? A fan club?
I don’t have anything like that.
“You really didn’t know?”
“No, and I don’t have supporters or anything like that…”
“But the Justice Guild Supporters exist! Don’t you think they sent this?”
“Oh.”
Right.
We did have a community board.
But would that small group pool their money together and send something like this?
…I’m grateful.
I was at a loss for words at the kindness of strangers whose faces and names I would never know.
I heard that coffee truck was expensive.
Just then, a commotion erupted from the back.
“A coffee truck came under Yeo Joo’s name!”
“Unnie, do you have a boyfriend we don’t know about?”
“There’s no way Yeo Joo has something like that. The Hunter Supporters must have sent it.”
“It really did come addressed to Yeo Joo.”
Whether the rumor had spread throughout the studio or not, the Justice Guild members came rushing over.
I narrowed my eyes at them and asked.
“There’s no chance the culprit is among you, right?”
“If we were sending a coffee truck, we’d get permission from unnie first.”
“Right. We don’t want to get hit later for no reason.”
Yeah, they knew well enough.
From their reactions, it really didn’t seem like the guild members had sent it.
“How am I supposed to repay this?”
I hated receiving something for free.
I preferred being able to repay whatever debt I incurred.
I was thinking about going to ask the coffee truck staff, when Han Ji Sung carefully patted the crown of my head so my styled hair wouldn’t get messed up and spoke.
“Why don’t you take a photo and post it? Say you received it gratefully.”
“That won’t be enough.”
“Whoever sent it, if you smile and take a photo saying thank you, they’ll probably be incredibly happy with that.”
“…I suppose.”
Since I couldn’t send money anyway, I should repay them that way.
Just then, Director Yu, who was approaching the coffee truck, overheard our conversation and asked.
“Should I take a photo for you?”
“Thank you. I’d appreciate it.”
I handed my phone to Director Yu and stood awkwardly in front of the coffee truck.
I was thinking about asking him to film a short bow of gratitude when Director Yu shouted.
“Come on, smile! I received a coffee truck!”
“Ha ha… ha.”
It was awkward, but I smiled nonetheless.
After taking a few more shots, I finally got my phone back.
Then something suddenly occurred to me.
“Is it okay if I post these photos today, Director?”
“It’s good publicity. Go ahead! Nice Sports will probably be thrilled about it too.”
In that case.
I didn’t hesitate and immediately opened Staragram to upload the photos to the Justice Guild account.
I excluded the photos where I was awkwardly smiling, selected two that turned out more natural, and wrote a few simple lines.

(Photo)
JUSTice
I’ll enjoy the coffee!
Thank you!
— Yeo Joo

That should do it.
As I uploaded the photo, an iced chocolate was suddenly thrust in front of me.
The owner of the large hand holding the cup was Kang Han.
“Huh? Why not coffee?”
“You already had two cups of coffee this morning, Yeo Joo.”
“Oh, that’s right. I did. Thanks.”
I sipped through the straw, and the sweet, cold beverage filled my mouth.
So sweet. Really sweet.
I headed back toward the Makeup Room, then glanced over my shoulder.
The coffee truck with a few staff members lined up was still standing in the same spot.
…Who on earth could that be?

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Hunter Supporters – [Free Discussion Board]
About the Justice Guild photoshoot
LifeGG | Views: 12,881

No need for long explanations
They said if you buy sneakers, they’ll include you in the photoshoot, right?
Even if you don’t like Justice Guild, you gotta buy them…
I’m telling you…
By the way, I’m going all-in on buying Justice Guild starting today.

Comments
Comment 1: Our girl is doing a photoshoot?! (No way!)
Comment 2: No thanks, I don’t want promotional posts ~~
Comment 3: The Justice Guild’s handsomeness is overrated.
Comment 4: Isn’t this viral marketing?;;
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Comment 32: But it seems real though, it’s up on Insta

Hunter Supporters – [ Justice Guild Bulletin Board ]
Looks like the kids are doing an ad shoot!!
forgive_me_not | Views: 5543

Instagram Link

And apparently Yeo Joo even got a coffee truck!!
Who sent support without including us?!
Next time, let me in too!!!!
But Yeo Joo’s long hair is seriously gorgeous
No argument, I’m right

Comments
Comment 1: I heard it was a sneaker ad, so why is it so pretty?
Comment 2: Long hair suits her too though?!
That3 I wonder who sent the coffee truck alone ㅠㅠ
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Comment 41: The kids must’ve felt pretty good on set > <
Comment 42: Next time let's send it under the Justice Guild's name
Comment 43: Right, who specifically sent it just for Yeo Joo?

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By the time the sun had completely set, it was finally my turn—the last photoshoot of the day.
I'd been full of advice when it was everyone else's turn, but now that I stood before the camera, I felt every muscle in my body stiffen.
How was I supposed to breathe again?
"Yeo Joo, why don't we imagine we're going on a date?"
"A date?"
I'd need experience to even talk about that.
Back in my day, I was too busy making ends meet to have time for such things.
"Hmm."
When his suggestion didn't land, Director Yu came up with another idea.
"So, Yeo Joo, what is it that you like?"
"Money!"
The guild members watching my shoot from behind the camera all shouted in unison.
Those people!
Sure, I love money, but still!
"Alright then, imagine your fixed deposit has matured and you're heading to the bank to withdraw it!"
Now that I understood.
Even though I'd blown through it all on Justice Guild operating expenses, the memory of that trip to the bank made me smile without thinking—the joy of watching money I'd saved for years grow and finally come into my hands.
"Ah! Perfect! That's it!"
Click, click!
Those were good times.
The happiness of watching money I'd poured in steadily over years multiply and land in my palm.
Excitement, thrill, satisfaction.
In the end, I couldn't stop the grin spreading across my face.
Lost in fantasies about withdrawing my deposit, I suddenly heard a notification sound and looked up.
Ding!
The timing made no sense.
I was just standing here getting my picture taken.
When I lifted my head, I could faintly see a pink speech bubble beyond the dazzling lights.
It was Kang Han, whose eyes had just met mine.
Ding!

《 ♥ 25 : Colleague 》

Her favorability rating climbed even higher.
Moreover, the number that appeared was far from ordinary.
When did it rise like that?
It had been quite some time since I last paid attention to Kang Han's favorability rating.
I was startled by this unexpected gain when a piercing alarm suddenly blared from all directions.
It was a Guerrilla Gate warning text notification.
"A C-rank Gate has opened in Sinchon?"
One of the staff members spoke up.
Sinchon was quite close to where we were.
As expected.
Kang Han's phone began to ring.
"Yes, this is Kang Han."
[ "Hello. This is the Awakeners Association. We're calling regarding the Guerrilla Gate that opened in Sinchon, Seoul." ]
The voice of an Awakeners Association staff member came through the speakerphone.
[ "The Gate has been assigned to the Justice Guild." ]
At the same time, everyone's gaze turned toward Director Yu.
After all, we were in the middle of work, and though it was the final shoot, filming was still ongoing.
"It's fine. We got plenty of great shots of Yeo Joo as well."
Director Yu nodded and spoke.
"The Justice Guild will head into the Sinchon C-rank Guerrilla Gate."
[ "We've confirmed you're in the vicinity. You'll need to depart immediately. There are 15 minutes until the Gate opens." ]
"Understood."
Only after Kang Han hung up did I realize it belatedly.
Fifteen minutes? There's no time to change clothes?!
"Um, about the clothes…"
"It's fine! They're sponsored items, but we can gift them to the models!"
Well, that's a relief at least.
"Sigh."
I sighed as I watched the lace flutter with every movement in this one-piece dress and my long hair shimmer.
"Please, no broadcast cameras."

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