Big Life
037/8 - What is important
“At full speed?”
“Yes, at full speed. I'm not asking if you're willing to be the subject, but if you're willing to sign a contract. ”
The gaze of reconstruction that was looking at Tae-won was slowly lowered.
I was thinking of rebuilding. I've grown up enough to receive a full contract. from Starbooks, which is a three-fingered version of the domestic Genso design.
If you become a writer, you will not be able to publish with other publishers.
Books can only be published through the contracted publisher.
However, a steady salary comes along like an employer throughout the contract, and you can expect extra support and treatment as a full-time writer.
‘But……. ’
At one time, he envied the writers who had signed contracts with Starbooks.
He was entitled to sign and offer a full contract with the best sellers. There are also some companies whose policies are unconditionally contractual, but this is separate.
By the way, the writers behind the Starbooks who had been rebuilt didn't seem to be much of a problem after a few months of rest. It would have been thanks to a little monthly salary. I have seen quite a lot of writers who travel abroad because of the blockages or go shopping through SNS.
“I know it's not something you can just decide. ”
Tae-won said as he uncovered the cap of the newly ordered bottle.
“Think about it slowly. You don't get to decide right now. ”
The reconstruction took over the bottle and poured it over to Tae-won and Somi's glass. Once again, he collects the glasses and slams them together, and the reconstruction answers in a clear tone.
“I will decide here. ”
Tae-won and Somi stopped as soon as they lifted their glasses. Reconstruction swiftly hands the glass to their throats in front of them and places the empty glass on the table.
“I appreciate the offer, but the contract will be difficult. ”
“I see.”
“I don't want to constrain myself into writing. I want to be free to use as I have so far. ”
Tae-won smiled bitterly. I expected this answer to come out. I felt a strange feeling that was welcoming and disappointing to me.
“I think you're making a good point. I'll cheer you on.”
Tae Won simply finished the story.
Somi looks surprised next to her and clears her eyes. Is this really the end? No more persuasion or flattery. He's going to go back and report something to Jules.
The reconstruction picked up one lettuce and one seed leaf. He was a horse, placing a patch of grassland, garlic, and a stick of vegetables.
“I never signed with Starbooks. ”
“Yes?”
Reconstruction was smiling beautifully, looking at Thaewon who was asking questions again.
“I always signed with the editor. My work with the editor will continue for as long as I can. ”
“I'm embarrassed. I haven't done anything for you. ”
“What are you talking about? Please don't bother me later. ”
Listening to the two people's conversation, Somi realizes the confusion.
Even now, the two of them are caring about each other. because they're in an editor versus writer relationship, they just can't seem to get their words out of line. They would have understood each other's hearts with only their eyes.
“You should eat it while it's fresh. Now speed up. ”
“I've been eating diligently. Eat a lot with the editor and Mr. Somi. I watched him and he didn't eat anything. ”
“Yes, yes. I'll eat a lot too, Writer. ”
There were no more work-related talks.
Over the next two hours, three people had conversations about overall publishing trends or everyday affairs, big and small. One plate ran out and almost all the spicy tubs full of pots fell asleep.
“Thank you so much for eating. ”
“No, thanks to you, Hah, we ate well. ”
Tae-won smiled and replied with a corporate card.
After leaving the restaurant, three people were struck by a chilly wind. One day, it was past 9: 00.
“Oops, I couldn't sign the contract because I was too busy talking. ”
Tae-won frowned and flicked his fingers.
It was about the next contract of reconstruction. I forgot because I didn't have a history.
“We can do it now. Have a cup of coffee at the cafe. I'll buy you some coffee. ”
He pointed to a cafe across the street where the reconstruction was illuminated.
Tae-won nods embarrassingly and looks at his watch. Actually, he didn't have time. He was supposed to have a short meeting with another writer from around 9: 30. The editor's life has always been so fascinating.
“I'll take the writer and sign him in. ”
Somi, who is familiar with the editor's schedule, stepped forward. It was not difficult because the conditions were set to be the same as the original plan.
“Ah, Writer Ha. I'm so sorry, I have somewhere I need to be from now on. ”
“No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. See you next time. ”
“Yes, sir. Mr. Somi, here's the contract. ”
Tae-won took the contract out of his briefcase and handed it over to Somi for the season.
“I'll go first, then. Be careful, Writer. I'll see you tomorrow. ”
“Yes, go in. ”
Tae-won took an urgent step away.
Reconstruction and Somi also turned and headed to a cafe across the street.
“What would you like to eat, Writer? ”
“I'll buy it. Mr. Somi, what would you like? ”
“No, I can buy you a company card. ”
“Don't lie to me. You took it, and it doesn't matter, I want to buy it. Coffee, maybe."
Reconstruction asked with a look at the menu on the wall. Somi opened her mouth, puffed up her cheeks, looked at the menu, and replied.
“I'll take you to the cafe. ”
“Iced Americano and cafe mocha, please. ”
The drink I ordered was quick because I didn't have any guests.
Reconstruction and Somi go into a corner and sit across from the window.
“The title has not been set. ”
Somi put the contract on the table and took it out. Reconstruction reaches out and receives the pen she handed over.
“You have to put it under a pseudonym. ”
Somi quickly wrote the same terms and conditions throughout the contract. Subsequently, the reconstruction examined each provision and signed it. This concluded the contract with a simple termination.
“Thank you again for a while, Writer. How many books are you going to use this time? ”
“Maybe I'll go to 10. I guess the two protagonists of the masterpiece bump into each other and become colleagues. I think there's a lot to talk about. ”
“I'm looking forward to being a reader. Thousand Ma and Eugene are in the same piece. One is a very loud, very presumptuous guy, and the other is very cynical, so there's a real drama and a real drama. ”
“Yeah. I can't tell you what's going to happen. It's raining. ”
The autumn rains were falling out of the window. You see a number of runners carrying bags or outfits over their heads, avoiding the sudden rain.
“What do I do? You don't have an umbrella, do you, writer? I'll go to the convenience store. ”
Somi was already on her feet.
The reconstruction was furious and held her captive with a gesture.
“Right next to the convenience store. You can buy it on the way out. ”
“Ah, yes. So let's do that. ”
It seems that he always tries hard, sometimes he doesn't have the time to relax. Perhaps a drink made the reconstruction feel a little uncomfortable, as Somi is constantly on the move.
“Mr. Somi. ”
“Yes, go ahead. ”
“Sir, is something wrong? ”
The rebuilding was irritating.
Somi and I have been trying to ask since we entered this cafe.
Somi shrugs her shoulders in embarrassment.
“You must be tired. ”
At Somi's words, the reconstruction looks crooked.
“No matter how tired you were, you were never under the same pressure today. Mr. Somi didn't look too good. ”
“Did you feel that way? ”
“Yes, absolutely. ”
“I couldn't sleep last night, so I must have gotten wet without knowing it. I'm so sorry.I think it bothers you. You've been working late in a row, too. ”
Somi didn't reveal the truth.
He is an editor working under Tae-won, and reconstruction is a writer.
I had no intention of lying about the internal affairs of the company that were too burdensome for the reconstruction.
“You're tired.”
Reconstruction nods as if it understood. I couldn't erase the feeling that Somi was hiding something, but I couldn't guess anymore.
“Then let's get up because the contract is over. Mr. Somi needs to rest. ”
The reconstruction stands up first, pulling the chair back out.
Somi also lifted herself from her seat, carrying her bag along with her reconstruction.
“Let's start with the umbrella. ”
Reconstruction said, watching the raindrops getting thicker rather than weaker.
Reconstruction and Somi entered the convenience store through a corridor connected into the building. Three or four people who wanted to buy an umbrella stood in line in front of the stand.
“Hey? Is there only one umbrella left? ”
While taking the barcode, the part-time student looked at the reconstruction and replied.
“Yes, sir. We're out of stock, so that's the last of it. ”
“You could have been in trouble if you'd come a little later. ”
The reconstruction took the remaining pink umbrella and calculated. Somi said alongside him at the convenience store.
“Write and go. I can run. ”
“What are you talking about? We both have to get to the subway station. ”
The pink umbrella that had been ripped open by the reconstruction was widespread. Standing close to Somi, he raises an umbrella over his head.
“It's worth sharing. It's a little small. Let's go.”
“Yes……. ”
Looking down at the back of his foot, Somi replies with a slightly shy voice.
With one pink umbrella, the two of them slowly walked to the subway station side by side.
During the reconstruction, the umbrella changes hands and moves to the other side of Somi. The car was also a little considerate of the reconstruction, with a faint smile on Somi's lips.
The subway station is not far.
After a short walk, after climbing a tall staircase, it was time to break up quickly.
“Go home safely. Take this.”
with their platforms behind their backs.
Reconstruction held a pink umbrella in Somi's hands.
In front of Somi, the reconstruction showed a straight finger with a resolute expression.
“Pink is not my style. Then let's go.”
“Ha, Writer Ha. I really won't be in the rain after this. ”
“I will send up to five manuscripts within the week. ”
The reconstruction has already turned and replied with a wave of hands overhead.
After sending the smaller reconstruction for a long time or two, Somi lowers her eyes with an umbrella in her hand. Her little hands clasp on her precious gift.
......
“You went through a lot of trouble to get an interview. We'll let you know as soon as we have your edits. ”
“Yes, well done. Goodbye."
Navin's staff, who finished the coverage, disappeared out the door.
Reconstruction takes a long sigh sitting on the chair. My back was covered in sweat.
“This interview is harder than I thought. This is taking so long. I took a lot of pictures. ”
“Meow.”
Lika sits on the knee of reconstruction.
Lika also took numerous photos with the reconstruction. The writer who raised the cat was blamed for the journalist's opinions that the painting looked good. Lika was more exhausted than usual.
“But somehow I didn't tell you I wrote a genre novel under the name Poongcheon Oil. I wasn't trying to hide it. Well, it doesn't matter. ”
After a short break, the reconstruction began the process of stopping Lika from sitting on her knees.
It was the manuscript for the next novel I signed with the media. I had already finished one and was writing two. The title was simply determined as the 'Mage Swordsman of Pegelon’ according to the setting that the protagonist's son is the prosecutor.
‘Write up to five volumes in the next three days and send them to seamedia. The top three starts Monday. ’
Ten fingers shot across the keyboard like light.
The power of Seo Gun Woo's laptop and the ability to inherit the worldview of the masterpiece were literally drawn like noodles.
He doesn't realize that Lika has left his knee and gone to the Cat Tower. He doesn't know that the sun is setting and the reconstruction is falling into place.