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The gift given to a rookie writer who reported the sunbae writers' long-term corruption was

being kicked out of the literary world.

(Kicked out)

(Three years ago)

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Jung Woo.

Cha Jung Woo.

I missed you, Hyung.

Everyone's looking for me,

but there was nowhere I could go.

What can I do for you?

Can you kill me?

Please kill me, Hyung.

I think I could die if it's at your hands.

The way people... look at me...

as a traitor...

it's like hell.

Don't mind other people.

Time will resolve everything.

I'm afraid I'll be forgotten...

I'm afraid I won't be able to write or do anything...

I'm so afraid.

Hyung, was I righteous in vain?

I'm so afraid I might regret it.

You have me.

I'll protect you.

Hyung, I...

- Hyung, I- - I know how you feel.

I knew it from the start.

♫ I want to be your angel, become your star ♫

♫ Embedded in the night ♫

♫ I will protect us ♫

♫ You want to be my angel, stay by my side ♫

♫ Closer and closer ♫

♫ Share your feelings ♫

♫ On your darkest nights, you couldn't bear to stand ♫

♫ Like they're no big deal ♫

(Happy Ending Romance)

(Literature Square)

Tae Young, look at the time! Why aren't you at work yet?

Oh, yes.

I'm on my way right now. Yes.

Oh, man!

- Hello. - Han Tae Young!

Why... Why not just come in tomorrow morning?

I'm sorry.

I was proofreading Writer Cha Jung Woo's work last night, and I stayed up all night.

So did you finish it?

Yes, I finished it perfectly.

Send that to Writer Cha as his last gift

and terminate his contract.

What do you mean by terminating his contract?

Haven't you read the article?

You don't know what happened last night?

Is Writer Jang Soo Cheol just anyone?

He's a literary giant and a prolific king!

Cha Jung Woo might be a hot new writer,

but how could he bite a writer like that?

Then we just need to find out the truth.

Are the facts important? Huh?

If both of them insist the other is lying, who do you think will win?

And who do you think will take the most losses in that fight?

It's us! You and me!

- Manager! But- - Gosh, you're so frustrating.

It's Jang Soo Cheol! Writer Jang Soo Cheol!

Frankly speaking, how many publishers and writers have Jang Soo Cheol fed?

If we do a head count, it's a truckload.

They all have positions in the literary world.

Who would be crazy enough to take the side of a rookie? Huh?

When you're screwing over a big shot.

Anyway, Cha Jung Woo... Cut ties with him.

If he says he won't, give him some pressure by saying you'll press charges for damages.

How could you do that?

Huh? Do what?

How could you do that?

A big company like ours should step up and protect a contract writer.

What are you talking about?

Everyone's being cautious not to get caught up in this!

Exactly! That's why we should step up and protect the contract writer!

He's our writer.

I can no longer stay at a company like this.

Thank you for everything.

Gosh.

Did I just get s-scared?

Gosh. Gosh, that's humiliating.

♫ I lost my way, and I'm wandering ♫

♫ I see you standing precariously ♫

♫ You look like you can faint at any moment ♫

♫ A deep nightmare you can't awaken from ♫

♫ Hold my hand now ♫

♫ I will be there ♫

♫ I'll always stay by your side ♫

♫ Through your fears ♫

I feel like a stupid dumba♪♪.

I don't know what I should do from now on.

Thank you for staying by my side, Hyung.

For the time being, Jung Woo... you should live with me.

(Episode 1 - A person dwells within a person)

(3 years later)

CEO Han?

Is anyone here?

CEO Han?

CEO Han!

When did you get here?

I didn't even know you came.

This is why they say to be careful who you let in.

Tenants are superior nowadays, huh?

Why are you so mad starting this early in the morning, Madam?

If you can't pay the rent, I can just subtract it from the deposit.

How dare you act like you're not home?

But we still handed you the rent without fail at the end of each month.

I told you ahead of time we're a little short this month.

I-I mean, it's not like

I'm an evil landlord who rushes the tenant for the rent.

You're making me look like a bad person.

I came because I wanted to see CEO Han.

I don't see him around these days.

Oh, you did? Gosh, Han Tae Young, that guy...

When Han Tae Young gets here, I'll give him an earful.

That the madam landlord personally came all this way.

Since CEO Han shakes in his boots when I raise my voice.

- Don't worry. - Gosh.

You sure are thick-skinned.

Thank you, Madam.

I'll tell CEO Han to give you a visit when he comes.

I better not get another call about the electricity dying.

I won't just let it slide.

Of course, Madam.

Goodbye.

Get home safely!

I'm not sure.

Everyone's giving me a hard time, left and right.

It'll work out somehow this month, too.

Yeah.

Writer?

Yeah.

He's not here yet.

Wait, hang up for now.

Hey, CEO Han, I'm a bit late.

Yes, hello, Writer.

Were you waiting outside for me?

No, no.

I thought I saw someone I know pass by.

All right, then.

To be honest, I signed a contract with a different company.

I'm sorry, CEO Han.

Gosh, did we do something to upset you

or if the contract terms aren't to your liking...

Thanks for contacting me first,

but they treat me better.

I'm sorry.

Where is the place you signed a contract with?

Literature Square.

Literature Square...

Thank you for the tea.

I'd go to Literature Square, too.

Hey, think about it in his shoes.

Would you rather work in a major company or a hole in the wall?

You'd definitely also...

Not you.

Since you're the one who quit because of one writer.

Lunatic.

You're the same. You're a lunatic, too.

That's right. I'm a lunatic, too.

But my beloved friend, Tae Young.

All right, listen up, CEO Han.

This is a water and sewage bill. This is for the highway.

This is an overdue card bill... and this is a delinquent bill.

Wow, look at all this.

What are you going to do about all of these?

Man... there's no answer...

No answer.

Okay, we just need to continue like this.

If we continue like this, it's bankruptcy.

This company you founded with the money you tenaciously saved.

It's the end! The end!

("A Person Dwells Within a Person" Cha Jung Woo, A novel)

- Hey, Kang Woo Joo! - Why? Why? Why? What?

What?

Never mind. I need to know where he is in order to make contact.

You crazy bastard. What the hell are you mumbling about?

Anyway, I, the co-executive, Kang Woo Joo.

I've set up a new victory strategy.

What is it?

Kang Woo Joo's hidden card.

Kim. Jung. Hyun! Right?

You can tell what I'm saying, right?

You bastard, when you smile like that, it means... you have something up your sleeve.

How did you think of something like this?

Wait a minute. But how?

You just need to do as I say for now.

♫ I'm always on your side ♫

(Writer Kim Jung Hyun) I really enjoyed the novel.

♫ I'll always stay by your side ♫

♫ Won't you brighten up my day? ♫

(Star Writer, Kim Jung Hyun, New Book, Book Signing)

Yes, thank you.

Thank you.

Congratulations on your new book, Writer Kim.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

Your name is...

It's Kang Woo Joo.

I'm five classes under you, Sunbaenim.

Okay.

I knew you'd remember me, Sunbaenim.

I don't really remember you.

I'm sorry.

Sure, that's possible.

Sunbaenim, by any chance, if you have time after the book signing event, could we get a cup of coffee...

I'm a bit busy.

I know this may be stepping out of line,

but I wanted to ask if you'd like to publish your new work with a different publisher.

Already, when I just released a new book?

You're in such a hurry.

I'll call you at this number when I have plans for my next work.

- Take care. - Wait, Sunbaenim, but-

Don't you think you're inconveniencing those behind you?

I'm sorry.

By any chance, would you be able to tell me any news about Writer Cha Jung Woo?

- Cha Jung Woo? - Yes.

(CEO Han Tae Young)

Why are you looking for Jung Woo?

Well, this guy's a big fan of Writer Cha Jung Woo.

We wondered if you might know him.

Anyhow, Sunbaenim, we might be a budding publishing company-

You still haven't answered my question.

We thought you might know him.

CEO Han...

In my opinion, I don't think Writer Cha Jung Woo did anything wrong.

Even if he did, a lot of time has passed.

I'd like for him to come back out into the world.

He doesn't want to.

He doesn't want to write anymore.

He says he's sick and tired of it.

But for him to be buried like this-

Don't poke at Jung Woo.

He's someone who has been through all the dirty hypocrisy of the world.

But you can't...

You can't just go like that...

Sunbaenim.

Sunbae...

Han Tae Young.

- Han Tae Young! - You scared me! What?

It wouldn't be enough if you held onto Kim Jung Hyun's pant legs and begged him.

Cha Jung Woo... Why ask about Cha Jung Woo out of the blue?

Hey, frankly speaking, if he gave you Cha Jung Woo's number,

will Cha Jung Woo enter a contract with you?

- You think he'll write? - Right?

You think so, too, right?

You really... call this a conversation?

Are we having a conversation right now?

Writer Kim Jung Hyun...

I think he knows where Cha Jung Woo is.

Should I go back and plead with him?

Sure, let's talk about Cha Jung Woo.

Kim Jung Hyun, Cha Jung Woo.

Are they at the same level?

You just want to be a huge fan of Cha Jung Woo.

How can you go all-in with our collapsing company on him?

Do you want to see me die?

Okay.

Hey, if you're going to die, do it when I'm not here.

Where are you going?

Hurry and look into other writers.

What about Kim Jung Hyun?

Come on, figure out where we stand, Woo Joo.

Writer Kim Jung Hyun would never work with us.

I'm going to kill-

Why? What?

Grandpa.

Hello. By any chance, do you know who lives here?

I heard he's a writer.

Is his height... about this tall and face small and pale?

Yeah, that's right. That's right.

- Thank you. - Yeah, sure.

(Time Bookstore)

Book delivery!

Hello.

Oh, hello.

(On the Hill of the Moon Kim Jung Hyun, A novel)

(Time Bookstore)

- Excuse me. - Yes.

Please ring this up for me.

Okay.

That's...

("A Person Dwells Within a Person" Cha Jung Woo, A novel) Oh, this?

This isn't being published anymore, so it's not for sale.

("A Person Dwells Within a Person" Cha Jung Woo, A novel)

(Time Bookstore)

Have you been well?

Long time no see.

What's going on? You even picked up my call.

Why? What is it that Professor's asking to meet us?

I have no idea.

Only Yoon Chi Hyung knows what Yoon Chi Hyung is thinking.

Hey, he might suggest you pick up writing again.

I heard Yoon Chi Hyung is moving into Literature Square.

Hey, are you sure?

That Cha Jung Woo and Kim Jung Hyun live together?

Gosh, I said I'm sure!

I confirmed it with the neighborhood grandpa.

He doesn't know his face. He just said he saw two men going in and out.

Exactly.

Who do you think those two men are?

- One is Kim Jung Hyun, and the other is- - Exactly!

That one person could be an editor who visits often.

And it could be a different guy each time.

Hoobaes, writers...

There are so many people who could come and go.

Hey, you said Kim Jung Hyun is a sunbae from your major.

- You don't know? - Know what?

That he's a neat freak.

Even Literature Square's editor has never been to Kim Jung Hyun's house.

As if he's hiding a treasure at home,

he won't invite anyone inside his house.

Exactly.

Does it make sense that someone like that will let Cha Jung Woo in his house?

It doesn't add up!

It's my gut feeling.

Aigoo. Should we close the company and run a shrine?

- I'll receive the customers. - Hey, come on.

Why are you here? Just go.

We need to catch Kim Jung Hyun.

Who knows if he'll be touched that we waited here like this and sign a contract with us.

Hey, if we catch Kim Jung Hyun, we'll have to set up our company's stake again.

Sure. I'll give you everything.

Say that again, so I can leave evidence.

Here.

- Okay, I, Han Tae Young, - Yeah.

- Will give all shares... - Yes.

Of our company... to...

my friend, Kang Woo Joo.

Hey, don't expect anything.

It's just my deduction.

I haven't heard anything.

Yoon Chi Hyung is a total fox♪ (Cunning and sly)

Don't anticipate anything.

Yoon Chi Hyung?

He's still the same, even though he's a professor.

You're the one who's still the same.

(On the Hill of the Moon - Kim Jung Hyun, A novel) You must still like Kim Jung Hyun.

Oh, this?

That's good.

Yoon Chi Hyung is meeting Kim Jung Hyun right now.

I'm out here because I'm avoiding Kim Jung Hyun.

Go and catch up since it's been a while.

You're here to meet Professor Yoon?

Yeah...

I'll get going first.

Jung Woo,

should I wait for you and leave together?

It's okay. I'm going to talk with Joo Yeon while I'm here.

Do as you please.

Did you buy that?

Yeah.

Why did you buy it? You could've just asked me for one.

Just because.

Hyung, I'll get going.

Thank you.

How have you been?

Getting by.

I heard you're working.

Wrapping books and doing bookstore deliveries.

Is it doable?

I've got a job offer from Literature Square.

It's nothing special.

They're just offering a title since it's an honorary position.

But once I heard, you're the first person I thought of.

It's a waste to let that skill rot. What do you think?

Joining hands with me.

He might suggest you pick up writing again.

Try editing.

Proofreading.

You don't need to write it yourself to create your own work.

If it goes through your hand, that's your work, too.

I'm sorry, Professor.

I don't think I can.

I'll get going.

Jung Hyun said... that if I wait a bit longer, or if some years pass by,

that if we just wait until you're erased from people's memories, you'll be able to make a comeback.

Unless Jang Soo Cheol sunbae dies, you'll be able to make a comeback.

- Jung Woo... - I couldn't talk to you at the time,

and I didn't even contact you until now,

but thank you for looking out for me and calling me here.

I want to... try going in the direction that I want.

S♪♪♪, I'm clocking out.

Even detectives won't go this far.

Go ahead.

You're not stopping me?

I must see for myself.

And if it's not him?

If it's not him, then... what comes next...

I'll think about it then.

Sure, that's Han Tae Young.

But do you even remember Jung Woo sunbae's face?

Yeah.

I'll recognize him if I see him.

I can recognize him even if he brushes by me.

Credit

Who are you looking for?

W-Writer... Cha Jung Woo?

You... know me?

♫ A deep nightmare you can't awaken from ♫

I told you. Let's convince Jung Woo to just change the name and release it.

The writing is important. The name is not!

How many publishers and writers have Jang Soo Cheol fed?

Who would be crazy enough to take the side of a rookie?

Hyung, I want to continue writing. I can't end it here.

I'll protect you.

What's your relationship with Kim Jung Hyun?

Jung Woo, live with me for the time being.

Could you tell us any news about Writer Cha Jung Woo?

Work with me, Writer Cha.

The new novel you couldn't write until now. Do it with me.

Do you regret it?

I don't know.

This is no fun.

Han Tae Young.

- To our Jung Woo- - Hyung!

Writer Cha!

How nice to run into you.

♫ The cold wind ♫