“I’m sorry that I didn’t fit the ‘Merwi’ image. It seems like I didn’t match well with the main target audience of ‘Merwi,’ which is middle-aged women.”
“What?”
Go Hyeon-a’s face showed a completely unexpected expression when Yeorun gave such an answer.
Yeorun continued speaking with a kind and friendly voice.
“It seems like you suit the image better, Hyeon-a-ssi. Congratulations on becoming the ad model.”
Go Hyeon-a awkwardly raised the corners of her mouth while looking at Yeorun’s genuinely congratulatory expression.
“Oh, and I wanted to play the role of ‘Eunsoo’ in ‘The Last Wish,’ too. I envy you for being the final cast. But, Hyeon-a-ssi.”
Yeorun examined Go Hyeon-a’s nails and hair and then innocently smiled.
“‘Eunsoo’ is a role of a cancer patient, so doesn’t dark manicure and red hair look a bit inappropriate? Oh, right. Are you really going to shave your head later?”
“…What? Shave my head?”
Go Hyeon-a looked at Yeorun with wide eyes, seemingly completely unaware. Yeorun was internally astonished.
Could she have decided on the role without properly checking what it was?
“You didn’t know? Ah, but, Hyeon-a-ssi, you have such a pretty head shape, so I think you’ll look good even with a shaved head! I’m looking forward to it.”
“Huh.”
Seeing Yeorun’s innocent expression, Go Hyeon-a burst into a forced laughter with an expression of disbelief.
Between her slightly parted lips, a bitten lip was visible. Yeorun looked at her with a smile on her lips.
‘How does it feel to be treated the same way?’
Although Yeorun didn’t find it entirely enjoyable to mock the other person with a fake smile, this wasn’t her usual style.
But it was irritating that someone who didn’t read the script properly was talking about the role.
She had pondered a lot after receiving the script and drawing the character of ‘Eunsoo.’ It felt unfair that someone who didn’t even know the role properly was taking it away.
At that moment, Seol Ji-oh, who had finished the call, sat down next to Yeorun.
Upon seeing him, Go Hyeon-a alternately glanced between the two for a moment before standing up.
“May I go?”
Without answering Seol Ji-oh’s question, Go Hyeon-a left the seat without saying a word. Her departure, with no attempt to hide her discomfort, was not like Go Hyeon-a at all.
“Did she catch heat?”
Yeorun muttered, and Seol Ji-oh suddenly extended his palm, saying, “Did you catch a rabbit?”
Yeorun laughed and high-fived Seol Ji-oh’s large hand, her hand on top of his.
Even during the call, it seemed like he had been looking at this direction. Yeorun, feeling happy at the cheerful clapping sound, smiled and said, “I’m hungry. Let’s eat meat quickly.”
The after-party turned out to be more modest and enjoyable than expected.
Everyone, from actors to staff, had a moment to share their impressions. Surprisingly, the first person to shed tears was Director Byeon Ju-ho.
It was like finding a tender emotion hidden behind his steel-like exterior.
Yeorun laughed at the tears streaming down Director Byeon and the staff who followed suit, creating a sea of tears.
They were people who seemed invincible on set.
But the funniest thing was Min Jiwuk.
Even in this situation, he was filming people crying without losing his expression, capturing each moment in an artistic close-up.
‘I wonder if he’s a real cinematographer…’
When it was her turn, Yeorun gave everyone hand-written letters that she had written diligently whenever she had time over the past week.
Upon receiving them, everyone started calling Yeorun’s name with a moved expression.
“Ah! It’s so embarrassing!”
When Yeorun shouted, they playfully called her ‘Mythical Vending Machine’ in louder, more mischievous voices.
Because of that, Yeorun hastily escaped outside.
“Phew, I really can’t live.”
Wearing her coat, Yeorun sat on the bench in front of the store. The cold night breeze cooled her warm face, making her feel a bit alive.
“Let’s cool down a bit and then go inside.”
The meat restaurant was located in a slightly secluded area away from the busy streets, which made the surroundings quiet.
Yeorun liked the silent alley where not a single person passed by, so she quietly observed the surroundings.
At that moment, the store door opened, and someone came out. When Yeorun turned around, a familiar face was coming out.
Min Jiwuk seemed a bit more relaxed than usual, probably due to the alcohol.
“Director.”
“…….”
Min Jiwuk sat silently beside Yeorun without saying a word.
“Did you come out to smoke?”
“…No. To see you, Yeorun-ssi.”
Her ears perked up at his sluggish tone.
Is he drunk?
“Did you drink a bit? Your face looks even paler.”
“I’m naturally paler when I drink.”
Saying that, he chuckled to himself.
Talking alone and laughing alone didn’t seem like Min Jiwuk at all. But his unexpected appearance was quite amusing, so Yeorun looked at him.
At that moment, Min Jiwuk suddenly rummaged through his pocket and handed something to Yeorun.
“Oh, what’s this?”
“I said I would give it to you.”
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
