Great Novelist

“There it is. We were talking in the waiting room. ”

He whispered as he read the article. I got an urgent call from Nam-Kyung. It was only then that I remembered the contents of the article and its history. Even with reporters nearby, it was not strange. When I had just finished the big event, I was lacking in attention in many ways. He looked down at the phone on his desk. The voice of the scroll I just heard was ringing in my ears.

“I'm sorry.”

He looked depressed.

“I didn't want to use your name. ”

“I'm sure you did.”

In fact, it didn't matter if he was found to be friends with him. I didn't lie. I didn't get caught doing anything wrong. Like the comments on the Internet, he wasn't trying to do anything with his name. But this was known only to those who knew the scroll. There are many people in the world who don't know him. It was also on the computer screen. Most of them were criticisms of the nasty symbols in the Bible. It was a symbol that was not in the scroll. Leave it alone and things will get bigger. Something had to be done. Various ways have passed in my head.

I needed a place to express the true nature of the scroll. I had to show that I wasn't offended at all. It should be a place where evidence can be released and not damage evidence at the same time. However, it is better not to be aware that it is a favorable space on one side. I don't take any positions prepared in public by the publisher. Then where is it?

“Surprise.”

I tremble at the sudden resonance. I turned my head to check my phone. I got a call. I got a name. Flat critic. Answered the phone while hiding a rising smile.

“Sir, won't we be on the air? ”

I was glad to hear that.

“Are you really leaving? ”

I turned my head to the unbelievable voice. The scroll opened its mouth.

“Yes. Great reading convention. ”

He replied confidently.

“Why don't you go out and ask him yourself? ”

It was in a running car. We're heading to the station together. The scroll gave a subtle look.

“I always watch TV. I can't believe I'm going out there. ”

“Oh, come on. We even did a pre-interview. Surprise, surprise.”

The broadcast will take place in the name of a coincidental feature. The scroll will appear as a surprise guest in the middle. On the broadcast side, viewers also wanted to hear about this. They have a story to tell. It was not difficult to find a seat.

“It will go as I said before. There are audiences who have come to watch the recording today, and there will be time for questions. Don't worry, the facilitator will be fine. ”

“Yes.”

I spoke with the main writer. It was already informed in advance. The whole time I walked into the waiting room, the scroll was busy looking around. PD said.

“I don't know how good it is for you two to be here. ”

He looks really excited. He smiles small.

“I couldn't help but overhear the critic. I couldn't help it. ”

“Pyeongjin is feeding our professionals. ”

Soon the PD turned his gaze to the blank scribe standing beside him.

“You're new to the show, right? ”

“Yes.”

“Don't be so nervous. We know because we've brought a lot of writers along. He'll take care of it. ”

“Yes.”

“Just say what you want to say. ”

about accidental writers. The pencil blinked at the slightest addition of the PD.

“I understand.”

I don't know what I know. At that moment, a flat surface enters the waiting room. His expression was also endless.

“Glad to see you're here. Coincidental writer.”

He came straight to himself. I haven't seen this in a long time. It reminds me of an article he wrote about Alexandria. It was a pretty generous assessment. I'm wearing a green tie today. The gaze of the scribble turned to his tie.

“Nice to meet you, too, scribe. I've never seen you before.”

“Yes, hello. ”

The two of them lightly shook hands.

“I personally enjoyed reading Bank Tree. and the article that I showed you at the event. ”

“You said you saw stiffness. ”

“Well, you've seen it. ”

It was an impression of Pyeongjin's writing. There was also a certain immaturity in the writing of the bible.

“That's okay. I'll get better. ”

“Here he is. ”

Flat smile grows.

“Are you ready to go? ”

The three people who were talking about writing entered the recording by the PD. I heard a small adjective of the scroll coming out of my side. There was a large camera, a large monitor, and a large auditorium occupying a high ceiling space. He asked the flat.

“It's a different atmosphere than usual. ”

“Fancy, isn't it?"

As a person watching the Great Reading Festival, I could see today that the set was in a different atmosphere. Originally a quiet, short space filled with antiques.

“It's a coincidence we didn't prepare for anything. ”

Flats whisper along the side. There was already a facilitator at the table. He was a master of comedy. The flats head towards the center of the set, and you follow the instructions to the back of the set. When the opening was over, it was instructed to appear with an introduction. The scroll retreated back. His appearance was far away.

“I'll record it. ”

PD sent a signal. The staff in front of the auditorium raises their hands. The audience is quiet. The facilitator opens his mouth. I always shouted, "Great Reading," along with my opening remarks. The facilitator spoke to the flat, listing what was different from usual. He also mentioned that there were only two members of the cast.

“We did a little makeup for a special guest today. Now we're going to watch this video with the rest of the group. ”

“Yes, it is. Today is a very special Ultra special. But most of all, I'm here with the audience. ”

At the end of the conversation, the people sitting in the audience shouted. It was not like other interviews because it was a television show with talent.

“The person we wanted so badly has finally arrived. I'm a really big fan of his. ”

The facilitator said, using excessive facial muscles. The camera came and captured him standing behind the set. I waved my hand. I imagined a scene to be edited out later.

“He's a writer who's been mentioned a lot in the Great Reading. I used to collect books separately and feature them. ”

“Pyeongjin praises her, especially. ”

“I'm always amazed by his writings. ”

“Shall we sing it? ”

The audience responded gracefully. The voice comes from behind the set.

“Get out.”

PD has sent a signal from the side. The set opens to the left and to the right. You hear the audience louder. There was a red carpet on the floor. Too much preparation.

“Welcome! ”

The facilitator and the march stood up to greet him.

“Everyone's here to see the writer by chance. ”

I pointed to the audience. People of all ages sat there. It reminded me of an event I just had. The difference was the eyelift of the audience. At that time, there was an audience below the stage. Now, surrounding the set, the staircase seats were visible in front of him. I sat on a chair and drank a sip of water. Even then, the screaming continued.

“What a coincidence. I've never heard that scream before. ”

The facilitator calmed the audience down. Pyeongjin was looking at himself with an anticipated but remaining look.

“Do you like our set? ”

“Yes. The carpet was very soft. This table's a little different than usual, isn't it? There was no pattern like this. ”

“You have an eye sled, I see. Do you see our professionals as usual? ”

“I see you often. ”

Having listed a few interesting aspects, the facilitator acted as if he did not believe that coincidence was in front of him.

“Here comes the day. I saw the writer right in front of me. ”

There was no reaction except smiling.

“Is this your second broadcast? How have you been? You don't usually travel that well. I've heard of hiring managers. ”

I brought one of the many rumors surrounding the coincidence and asked.

“There is no manager. I'm just doing fine on my own. ”

“Ah.”

The facilitator wanted to tell a story about his popularity.

“I've done this before. I was in a taxi, and the driver recognized me. ”

He released a short episode that he had discussed earlier. They listened very carefully to the personal stories of coincidence.

“Do you think there's a chance we could be on the show? ”

“Pyeongjin critic called me personally. ”

I also talked calmly about what happened with him. I smiled at the least funny part and tried to get all the stories I could.

“I know this is a rude question, but I'm so curious. He happens to be the best writer in the country. ”

“What kind of a compliment is that to you? ”

“How much money are you making? ”

Audience concentration has risen. The exact amount was not stated.

“Earn as much as you want. ”

“Can't you just tell me? ”

“I don't think so. ”

“Do you think you can get a couple of teenagers on the road? ”

The conversation went smoothly. Playful questions and serious answers alternately appeared. The camera caught a coincidence, flattened with the facilitator, and caught the audience. The facilitator briefly exchanged his gaze with the PD and opened his mouth.

“Coincidentally, the writer himself came, but I can't help but talk about the work. ”

The facilitator switched the story. The lighting changed and the playground became a little dark. There was only light near the table. The facilitator listed the books he had published so far.

“Other translations, fragments, etc. All successful in entering bestsellers. Two international SF Fantasy Literature awards, including the Domestic Literature Award. Asia's first glowing atmospheric record. Kelly Coin is a great writer. ”

He could not keep his mouth shut in the last sentence.

“I've never heard of coin folding up. ”

“A star writer of this age who is showing off his different walks. I prepared all your books by accident. ”

At the beginning, I started talking about my favorite work that I had previously chosen.

“The writer asked me to talk to him when he came out, but the horse became a seed. Have you seen the subtitles written by our PDs? I need you to come out here. ”

“Yes. That's why I'm here. ”

“Did you hear the PD? ”

I saw the PD smiling brightly. Since then, I mentioned each piece briefly. It was about sharing opinions, quoting about people, interpreting them, and paragraphs. The story of the language of God was quite profound.

“You're really popular overseas. ”

“There were lots of interesting videos. like a video of a coincidence writer placing a bet on whether or not he's a winner. ”

As Pyeongjin put the horse, the facilitator asked the question.

“What do you think? His work is told to a wide variety of people, and he's popular. How do you feel? Besides, you're still young. ”

The facilitator emphasized the young age. He glanced at the audience for a moment and opened his mouth.

“Thanks anyway. Thank you. I think I should write better. ”

“Aren't you worried that this popularity might go away? ”

“Sometimes I get anxious. ”

He said as scripted. Next, it was his turn to speak.

“I think that has something to do with the article we just showed you. ”

The facilitator takes a quick look at the queue and nods.

“There's been an issue lately. The writer just happened to be on stage. ”

“Yes, I did. ”

“One of them, you know, had a very unexpected relationship with a writer, right? ”

The facilitator's eyes were on him. As I said yes, I heard a sudden fall in the wind. Turning your head, you see a special device running where you left off and on the other side. The set opens up. There, the scroll appeared. The facilitator called out again loudly.

“We've invited this year's featured portrait writer as a surprise guest! ”

Accidental Note (2) End

lim Han-baek