Chapter 186:

Chapter 186:

"Why on earth are you so concerned about the content of the work?"

Curious about the synopsis, I was grateful for Jang Sunho's concern.

He worried that the role I was playing might be emotionally burdensome.

Would there be another manager like this one?

"I need to treat the manager well."

Resolving once again, I carefully took the synopsis that Jang Sunho handed over.

"I'll take a look."

"Yes."

I unfolded the synopsis.

——

Title: "Long Time No See, Andy"

Andy is an infant adopted from Korea to a rural American village.

He endured various abuses from his foster parents since childhood.

In addition to the abuse from his parents, Andy, unable to make real friends due to racial discrimination, found his only companion in the ‘self in the mirror.' Every day, Andy sought comfort from and shared friendship with his reflection in the mirror.

One day, by chance, Andy escapes from his foster parents with the help of a pastor.

Receiving proper love for the first time since birth, Andy finally gains a normal life.

In no time, Andy excels in academics, entering a prestigious university and eventually becoming a young doctor.

One day, in the attic of the church, Andy, who fell asleep, wakes up in shock. Holding a bloodied knife, he finds himself in the pastor's room, and the pastor, covered in blood as if stabbed multiple times, lies beside him.

Unable to recall anything, fearing being falsely accused as a murderer, Andy hides the pastor's body behind the church in a communal cemetery.

After dealing with the pastor's body, Andy goes to the shower room to wipe off the blood covering his body.

It was the moment he absentmindedly looked into the mirror.

Andy encounters the ‘self in the mirror,' sporting a bizarre smile.

——

"Ah."

The reaction that escaped my lips as I read the synopsis.

And along with that reaction, I recalled what Jang Sunho had said earlier.

"So that's why he mentioned it's intense."

I sighed lightly as I covered the synopsis.

"Certainly, this kind of work is a bit... intimidating to act in."

If it were an ordinary performance, it might be different, but my acting involves ‘possession.' It's the expression of living through and embracing the protagonist's life, a form of ‘possession.'

Honestly, I wasn't sure if I could handle the life of Andy, the protagonist of this work.

After covering the synopsis, I sat silently for a while, and Jang Sunho spoke.

"How do you feel? Would it be okay to proceed?"

"Huh? Oh... I think I understand the meaning Manager-nim conveyed. It's not for nothing that it's a James Won director's work."Fôllôw new stories at novelhall.com

The work was truly tempting, not just because it was from the renowned director James Won, but simply because of its outstanding artistic merit. So much so that I couldn't easily return the synopsis to Jang Sunho.

"Manager-nim, can I have a bit more time to think?"

"Of course. I'll contact James Won's side again during that time. We might be able to buy some time until the week after next."

"Thank you."

As I nodded slightly in gratitude, Jang Sunho spoke as if he had forgotten something.

"Oh, by the way, how is your English, actor-nim?"

***

On the way back home after finishing dinner with Jinseok.

Jang Sunho couldn't shake off the image of Jinseok reading the synopsis of "Long Time No See, Andy."

"If he's an actor, he'll eventually audition."

If Jinseok decides to audition, Jang Sunho will support him to complete the audition.

Go Seoyeong pointed to the office phone on Jang Sunho's desk.

"They asked for a prompt response. Director James Won is eagerly waiting."

"Hmm."

Jang Sunho fell into deep thought for a moment.

‘It's still difficult to answer... But I can't keep someone like Director James Won waiting indefinitely either. It's awkward.'

It was gratifying and pleasant that James Won was showing such interest in Jinseok.

Jang Sunho lifted his work phone as if resigned to the situation.

‘But I should at least give a response. I can't make him wait indefinitely.'

Jang Sunho started sending a text message to Kim Hyun.

The content of the message was a request for a response by the end of the day.

***

The next morning, in a standalone house in Hannam-dong, Seoul.

Oh Sungchan, who had spent the night with Lee Youngkyung until dawn, rubbed his neck as if tired.

"Ugh, my stomach..."

Perhaps because they had played intensely after a long time, his back hurt, and his whole body was sore.

Oh Sungchan, drinking cold water in the kitchen, regained his composure.

‘By the way, that Lee Minyoung, how dare she ignore my words?'

Lee Minyoung, who was still arrogantly talking yesterday, seemed to appear before his eyes.

Thinking that he would someday give her a big scolding for daring to defy him, he drank more cold water.

"But why is it so noisy outside again?"

It was always quiet in the house, but today, the noise from some event outside was audible even inside the house.

Oh Sungchan, looking annoyed, glanced out the window.

Outside, a group of reporters had gathered like a swarm of bees.

"What's going on?"

Just as Oh Sungchan was taken aback by the unexpected situation, someone rang the front doorbell.

Feeling a sense of unease, Oh Sungchan checked the intercom.

"Who is it?"

[This is the police. We have a warrant, please open the door.]

At the mention of a ‘warrant,' Oh Sungchan frowned.

But more than the fact that a warrant had been issued, what irritated Oh Sungchan was the attitude of the police.

‘What? ‘Oh Sungchan?' Who the hell is this guy going to...'

He wanted to open the door right away and give him a good slap, but Oh Sungchan held back for now.

With so many reporters outside, he couldn't afford to show such behavior.

‘But a warrant. Who is it from?'

One face came to Oh Sungchan's mind.

‘Could it be Lee Minyoung?'

Besides Lee Minyoung, who has been investigating various irregularities at KL Entertainment recently, there was no one else who would come after him.

‘This bitch was talking nonsense yesterday, and now she's sticking her nose out even further.'

While thinking about this internally, Oh Sungchan felt uneasy.

He knew Lee Minyoung's capabilities better than anyone.

Then, the doorbell rang again.

Ding-dong.

[Senior, it's me, Lee Minyoung. I had to come too because the police can't go alone to arrest you.]

At the same time, a familiar voice flowed through the intercom.

[Please open the door quickly. We have a lot to do today.]