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[Episode 14: The stars are shining for you]
Don't schedule everything around your schedule.
But you don't schedule things on Sundays.
You're not going to be here.
Who are you?
Me?
I'm Artist Sin Dae Ryuk's mom.
You're Artist Sin Dae Ryuk's...
mother?
Your office is a bit...
too simple, compared
to the brand name of Neon, right?
Mother, shall we have a word over there?
Oh, my.
Who is this handsome person?
I'm PD Seok Ji Hyeong.
He's the Deputy Editor.
Oh, you're a higher-up person.
Right?
I'm not really a high-up. Just another PD.
Let me bring you to the conference room first.
PD On, please.
Okay, this way, please.
Whoa...
- On Ma Eum? - Yes...
- Seok Ji Hyeong? - Yes.
It's the right etiquette to memorize the names quickly.
My name is Gyeong Ja.
Kang Gyeong Ja.
Mother, Kang Gyeong Ja, okay.
By the way, what brings you here today?
- I don't like it. - Sorry?
Please address me as Ms. Gyeong Ja.
O-Okay, M-Ms. Gyeong Ja or...
M-Mrs. Gyeong Ja?
It's just that my Dae Ryuk won't respond to my contact.
So I came here to Neon to see
if I'd be able to meet him.
Where does my Dae Ryuk live?
Well, that's... personal information, so...
I'm sorry.
What do you mean by "personal information"?
It's just a mother wanting to see his son...
Do I look like a weird person to you, PD On Ma Eum?
N-No...
it's just that Artist Sin
needs more time before you two can meet.
I'll try my best to arrange a meeting for yo-
I don't have time for that!
Do you even know how many years I've been separated from my child?
Are you telling me to wait even longer?
W-Wait, Mother, no, Mrs. Gyeong Ja,
- we understand yo- - You two don't understand me!
You also don't know anything about my child.
Dae Ryuk needs me right now!
You think I won't be able to find him
just because you people won't tell me!
Wait, Mother.
What's the matter?
What's the deal with that woman?
- Don't do it... - Don't do what?
She's completely different from Artist Sin Dae Ryuk.
Deputy Editor...
What if we keep it a secret from Artist Sin that his mother had visited for now?
Shouldn't we still share it with the artist?
Did you hear something in advance about this matter?
No, it's just that...
he'd be unnecessarily more sensitive at this important time.
In "Peeve Weapon,"
I loved that I could strongly feel what you were lacking in life.
What I was lacking?
The story of a boy where that "Peeve" was your mom.
I gave Neon's offer a deep thought.
It's all good.
It's all good, but the problem is that
I know nothing about managing a company.
I believe that everyone should make a living doing what he is good at
so even though I was working my body to a grind, I've never even fathomed starting a company.
Please consider it with more of an open mind.
As far as management,
you can also have something like a Co-CEO.
Exactly.
- Sorry? - So, with these conditions,
I think I'd be able to accept Neon Webtoon's offer.
I've been thinking of doing this all along.
I think it's a good opportunity.
I mean it. I think this is the time to do it.
I missed it every time,
b-but I-I guess it was meant to w-work out this way.
Artist Na Gang Nam also was willing.
If we organize the plan for the establishment and operation of an affiliate,
- it would be appealing to him. - That's good.
Should I pull a proposal together and send it to you?
Gosh, you know what to do right away now.
If he's good, he's Heung Bu*? (A Korean folktale character known for his good character)
Aigoo, we only overcame one crisis.
Everyone, please take good care of other artists, too,
so that they can follow our lead.
Anyone else has something to say?
What did you just say? "If he's good, he's Heung Bu"?
- If he's bad, then? - He'd be Yeong Bae.
Correct.
Acting like he's upset again, geez.
By the way, PD On Ma Eum,
Artist Sin's manuscript is coming out nice and fun, right?
Yes.
Since your manuscript was taking longer than usual,
I came to see if your work is going well, Artist Sin.
Are you okay, Artist Sin?
I can't think of anything at all.
It feels like the insides of my head
suddenly went white and blank.
It's okay since we still have some previews.
You can take your time to pick up on your pace again.
This is the first time something like this has ever happened.
It's also your first time to be running a weekly series.
I think it's also natural for you to temporarily be stuck on a manuscript.
We just need to find a way for you to overcome it.
Now,
shall we start by talking about the spot where you're stuck?
Okay...
Is it because of Artist Sin Dae Ryuk?
Yes...
What do you think is the problem?
- It's... - By the way,
is it related to why his mother came here?
Not only is getting involved in a personal matter risky for us,
but also, wouldn't it be another matter
for us to get involved and stand in between them?
We don't know what's best for
Artist Sin yet.
I wanted to ask for your advice out of frustration, Mr. Baek.
Not to mention, you also know Artist Sin Dae Ryuk well.
Yes...
I think...
it's a lot more serious than you think.
Is it really?
When I asked other PDs,
they said it's common for rookie artists to be stuck on manuscripts...
Yes. That's true.
But that is the problem.
Because Sin Dae Ryuk has been working in a different manner from other people.
For Dae Ryuk, who has been too busy to draw out the ideas pouring out of the sky,
what he'd have to do to get his
inspirations back, when his inspirations
stopped coming...
How should I explain...
It's like the amount of work required to use a muscle
that you've never used in life.
Restroom, please.
Artist Baek,
did your lower back condition worsen?
You kept massaging your hand.
Your pain must be pretty bad if you need to do that.
Well, I'm never perfectly well anyway.
I guess you're completely used to working together now?
I also don't look for you as often, right?
That's true. It's a little upsetting.
- Seriously? - Totally.
Isn't it good for the artist to look for the PD in charge often?
If I were just a bit more slow-witted,
I'd have misunderstood you just now.
What do you mean?
If I didn't know that you like someone else,
I'd have fallen for what you said.
Have you confessed yet?
I think you'd better confess your feelings soon.
Even from a woman's perspective, she's very charming.
Wow, Artist Pomme, your manuscript got a lot better nowadays.
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Six.
Seven.
Eight.
- Nine. - What are you doing?
You're back?
Sometimes, if I work out my body first,
my brain tends to work better.
I think you'd better confess your feelings soon.
Even from a woman's perspective, she's very charming.
- What? Why are you blushing? - What?
No, it isn't.
Right. Did the thing with Artist Sin get resolved?
Oh, that...
I think it'll be resolved somehow, but
I'm still mulling over things.
In what way?
Anyway.
It's a secret.
Yes, hello?
Artist Sin, I'm near your atelier right now
and on the way to your house with someone.
Who is she bringing?
Hello.
Artist Sin.
How did you come here, Hyung?
How do you do?
Don't you need an assistant by any chance, Artist Sin?
I heard about you through Mr. Baek.
He came up to Seoul right away wanting to help you
as soon as he heard about you.
Still, how can I make Hyung do...
I might not look it, but I'm a high-spec assistant
who worked under a master for 10 years.
Are you going to reject me by chance?
I was about to call you to demand the next episode of "Peeve Weapon."
If this gets delayed,
you'll be stoned by the readers.
If you go on a break after making them curious about what's next,
it's a crime. A crime.
Thank you, Hyung.
- Thank you. - No problem.
Hello, this is Webtoon Witch.
Everyone, today's webtoon for review is
- Artist Lee Wu Jin's "Full Count." - Oh, wait...
Is "Full Count" eventually...
Wait, did I eat too much? Oh, wait...
- just a story about romance on baseball field? - It's coming out...
There are a lot of people saying that romance is indeed interesting...
W-Wait, wait.
Oh, my gosh, what do I do...
I'm home.
- Why are there opinions like this? - Webtoon Witch?
- Surprisingly, "Full Count" was, in fact, - Aigoo.
- popular as a growth-story. - It's about "Full Count" this time?
- Why? - What?
A woman trying for professional baseball, not a man.
For a female main character to dream of becoming a professional baseball player
- is a very refreshing topic. - Why is she editing this?
However, because of the physical differences between a man and a woman,
the main character eventually realizes the obstacle in reality.
- Hello, Unni. - Still, fitting for a main character,
- Nu Ri. - Mal Yeong starts to show
how she's growing up over time.
Why? Because she's our main character.
All of a sudden, however...
- Hey, you! - Unni!
- Hey! - Wait, wait!
I can explain this!
You know exactly what kind of work I do right now!
Please listen to me first!
You? Her?
Hey, come right here.
Yes, Artist Dong Hui, is there something wrong?
Yes, I'll head over there then.
Okay.
S***, I'll see you when I get back!
Don't come back!
I don't know how I should break this to you, but...
I don't think I can resolve the problem with Dae Ryuk's manuscript.
Why?
If something happened while the two of you
- were working together... - No, no. It's nothing like that.
Right now, the main issue with Dae Ryuk is
not a problem with his drawing.
It's a psychological issue, I think.
Perhaps, do you have an idea
about what it could be about?
My life was a continuation of bad luck.
I may be a mess, but...
please help me...
so I don't become a bigger mess.
With you by my side...
I think I could also...
run away from bad luck and misfortune.
Not only is getting involved in a personal matter risky for us,
but also wouldn't it be another matter
for us to get involved and stand in between them?
You two don't understand me!
You also don't know anything about my child!
Dae Ryuk needs me right now!
Artist Sin...
are you, by chance...
not able to focus right now because of the past...
events that you spoke of last time?
It felt like you had a knot that couldn't be untied...
when you told me about your story.
Your suffering like this right now...
Wouldn't it also be caused by your unhealed wound?
I do have one thing...
I want to ask that person.
"Why did you do that to me?"
Artist Sin, by any chance...
are you willing to meet your mother?
No.
Just thinking about that person is a horror.
I do not want to see that person again for the rest of my life.
One moment, please.
Who are you?
Dae Ryuk...
It's me, your mom...
Dae Ryuk...
It's mommy...
Are you okay, Mother?
I'm okay...
I'm fine.
Did you call this person here, PD On?
No, I didn't, Artist Sin!
No, Dae Ryuk...
Mommy just...
- missed you so much... - Get away.
Get out, get out!
I don't know whom he takes after...
How did you know about this place?
I just...
followed you, PD On.
- Mother. - I told you.
I don't have much time.
Okay?
[PD On Ma Eum]
Dae Ryuk...
It's me, your mom...
Let's start the meeting.
First of all, PD Choi, did you pick a good item for PD Oh Yun's new series?
Yes, I think Artist Oh got the hang of it.
Just look at this guy's face.
It came out well, didn't it?
I'll be looking forward to it.
Next, PD Gi, what about the short story series you're planning?
Since Romantic Fantasies are trending so much,
we're preparing one where the main character gets possessed into a Romantic Fantasy.
We even have...
a handful of readers suggesting that we change
"Peeve Weapon" into a Romantic Fantasy.
Nah. Even if Romantic Fantasy is trending,
with the drawing style of "Peeve Weapon," it's a bit...
Okay, I'll consider it, at least.
[Na Gang Nam Studio] Na Gang Nam Studio is sailing smoothly, right?
Yes, it's going by without trouble.
Of course. We know who's in charge.
It's my turn.
The executives' meeting is really up to our nose now, right?
I'm going to talk about two things as the main topics at this executives' meeting.
The first one is making Artist Sin's "Peeve Weapon" into a drama.
Also, the possibility of continuing it into season two at the time of adaptation.
The second one is Na Gang Nam Studio.
I'm going to try pushing these two issues.
A blessing in disguise.
If this briefing goes well,
our team's position within Neon Webtoon might improve.
To achieve that,
we need Artist Sin to keep running the series without trouble like now.
You've done more than well thus far.
But PD On,
please carry on for just a little more.
Yes.
She matured more or something, right?
Is something wrong?
My gosh.
This was my secret place...
Artist Sin's manuscript is...
stuck right now.
Could it be related to his mother?
Yeah.
He's having a hard time because of a personal issue,
but for our team,
I need his series to be running at the same pace.
He's struggling as is, yet
I'm in a situation where I need to keep pressuring him to work.
I'm having a hard time with it.
Since PD On Ma Eum always did a good job,
she'll also overcome this one.
So have some confidence and
cheer up.
Hey...
you seem to say "cheer up" more often than I do lately.
Do I?
Thank you.
I'll cheer up.
I need to cheer up.
Now...
there is no more...
preview episodes after this one, Artist Sin.
Then...
To prevent a break in a series,
the manuscript needs to be made...
by the end of this week's deadline.
I'm really sorry.
But I can't think of anything right now.
Why don't you try meeting your mother?
You said you had one thing you wanted to ask her.
After hearing the answer, maybe...
I don't want to.
- If that woman meets me, she'll agai- - Artist Sin.
You're not...
that weak little boy anymore.
I'll go with you.
W-Wait.
Artist Sin Dae Ryuk has difficulty with someone touching him.
Why?
Because you had me tied like a dog.
You...
remember that?
Remember?
Of course.
What's the reason for your shameless return?
What exactly do you want?
I just missed you so much...
Let it all out. Please?
The words you wanted to say to me...
I'll listen to whatever curse or resentment you have.
I don't need it.
Whatever we do, nothing changes what you did.
Nothing changes.
I'm sorry...
Why did you do that to me?
Why did you?
Why...
Why did you abandon me?
I couldn't...
take responsibility for you...
I had no other family members...
so I had to leave you alone at home to go make money.
Although I knew that you hated it so much,
I had to tie you up like that...
When I came back...
I was afraid that each and every day of that
will never end until I die, Dae Ryuk...
What about now, then?
Can you take responsibility now?
Tell me honestly.
Thinking of my money...
didn't you come to get money from me?
I don't think I should've come. I'm sorry.
Mother...
Mother!
Mother.
Mother!
Mother...
Yes, Deputy Editor.
What?
[Exposing Artist Sin Dae Ryuk!]
There are all kinds of explosive stories on Artist Sin Dae Ryuk all over the place!
How can people just post these without checking the facts?
[Neon, PD On Ma Eum] The large image of the employee's business card is posted to prove his story, too.
Have you contacted the source?
I think we need PD On Ma Eum here to confirm...
On Ma Eum.
What happened?
I heard you went to the police station over Artist Sin!
Well, that's...
Did you cover that up?
I'm sorry. I told her that it'd be better to keep it quiet.
- What? - No. That's not it.
I made a request to PD Gu Jun Yeong.
I was afraid Artist Sin's debut would get canceled.
- Aigoo. - So you two...
consulted each other and decided not to
report an issue that might affect the team, no,
an issue that might affect the entire company, yes?
I'm sorry. I was rash.
I'm sorry.
It was a misunderstanding while he was sketching.
In fact, Artist Sin was the one who was beaten down.
Artist Sin himself thought that he had done wrong
and decided not to make an issue out of it,
so I thought it was something that could be resolved like that.
I'm so sorry.
You still should've reported it!
PD Kwon, that's enough.
So the exposé article is different from the fact, right?
Yes, it is.
What a relief.
Anyhow, Artist Sin can't be shaken right now.
Let's grab hold of the situation and
fix it up as much as we can by next week's executives' meeting.
Don't worry too much about it.
I'll make it so that the legal department can respond.
It's not even a true story, right?
Do you have the person's phone number?
I have the detective's phone number.
Gosh, what's going on here?
It's a mess over here, too, with everyone trying to sort this out.
Furthermore,
we're talking about a crime-exposing article!
That's not true at all.
I'll sort out this situation right away.
Direc-
I'm exposing Artist Sin of "Peeve Weapon."
Popular Artist Sin went after my girlfriend and touched her,
and I barely got there in time to stop him.
I only lightly pushed him away to protect my girlfriend,
but the female PD in charge of that artist came to the police station
and forced me to keep my mouth shut, baselessly claiming I had hit him.
[Artist Sin Dae Ryuk (Perpetrator)]
He's not even picking up his phone.
Did Artist Sin Dae Ryuk take any photo evidence of the beating?
Most likely not.
[Artist Sin Dae Ryuk (Detective)]
Hello Detective, this is On Ma Eum, who called you earlier.
The other party isn't picking up our calls.
I called you to ask if you could...
contact him for us since this is your case.
And the CCTV footage we asked you about earlier...
Okay, I understand. Thank you.
He said he couldn't?
Yeah, I think we need to obtain the CCTV footage ourselves, too.
Sir, I'm sorry, but please go to Yeonju Church.
Let's check it out.
Whether it's a dashcam or a CCTV from a store,
we might be able to find a trace or witnesses.
I'm sorry.
For what?
I put you in a difficult situation.
We made the decision together.
So it's only right that we take responsibility together.
Even PD On Ma Eum's business card has been exposed.
[Neon, On Ma Eum, Webtoon Service]
She hasn't contacted you?
Could PD On...
be put in a difficult situation because of this?
This is the webtoon?
Even a one-star rating is too much for this bastard.
Lame webtoon, lame artist.
- Totally sucks. - Shouldn't it be Criminal Weapon, not Peeve Weapon?
These kinds of people need some rating terrorism.
I wondered if the artist was a psycho, but I guess it was true.
Yes, we're currently discussing it with our customer service and legal team.
Yes, of course, it's not true.
Yes, I'll follow up with you as soon as the situation is sorted out.
Yes, I understand.
An article has been released.
Other departments keep calling regarding advertisement and marketing inquiries.
What should we do?
I'm going nuts.
[No wonder the art was really lame, too] [Please take down the Peeve Weapon review video]
They're even making a fuss on my channel.
Why, what's wrong?
Well...
that Peeve Weapon artist...
Everyone's going crazy over the crime-exposing article.
It's even like this here...
Imagine how chaotic it must be at Unni's company.
- Let me see. - You can't.
- Huh? - You can't, you can't, you can't!
Take it. I'll let you read it if you can take it from me.
I think we should look around here.
There aren't any street CCTVs.
Should we try to ask for the store CCTVs?
Let's go over there.
Okay, okay.
Our CCTV?
It's been broken for a while now.
It doesn't work?
Thank you.
Do you happen to have a CCTV outside?
Yes, hello?
Kang Gyeong Ja?
Yes, I know her.
What?
All right. Got it.
All right.
What's wrong?
Artist Sin Dae Ryuk's mother got into an accident,
but they can't find any guardians.
I'll stay and look around, so you should go.
I'm so sorry. How could I?
You said loving your coworker is loving my country.* (Korean saying usually for military service)
I can do this much for you.
Hurry up and go.
Taxi!
Jun Yeong, I'm really sorry.
I'll keep you posted.
Can you go to Sungjin Hospital?
Just stay put!
- I'm going to leave! - Gosh, please!
- Just stay put! - Ma'am!
You're finally here!
This ahjumma suddenly ran onto the road and scared the crap out of me!
Whoa, hold on!
How could you let a dementia patient walk around on the streets?
What do you mean, dementia patient?
Gosh, look at this.
[I am a dementia patient... Please take sympathy for my difficult situation and...]
[Dementia Patient Card: Kang Gyeong Ja]
Ahjumma, you're here to pick me up?
Take me with you.
I have somewhere to go.
I hate hospitals.
I have somewhere to go. I hate hospitals.
Ma'am...
You know...
I'm really okay now.
You should go, PD On.
I'm still worried.
It's right here.
Really. I'm really fine.
Go on.
Okay.
He's inside.
I'm sorry, PD On.
It's all right, Artist Sin.
You're probably suffering the most.
Have you eaten yet?
Dae Ryuk has been starving the whole day.
You should still eat, Artist Sin.
We're also working really hard to disprove the false information.
Don't worry.
It'll definitely work out.
And Artist Sin...
- Your mother- - This happened because I'm such an idiot.
I'm really sorry.
I screwed up everything...
that we made together.
Don't be too hard on yourself.
It's not entirely your fault.
I told you...
that I don't have much time.
I just missed you so much.
Of course, I remember!
That giant of a man beat someone to a pulp,
and everyone here gathered around
and recorded it with their phones. It was crazy!
Then there must be a lot of people who have photos or videos, right?
Of course!
Everyone here took some!
Oh, my goodness...
Unni must be having a hard time...
I'm home.
Unni.
Are you okay?
I saw the article.
Is it true?
No.
Of course not.
Then how could he write that?
What has Artist Sin Dae Ryuk ever done to him?
Exactly.
We'll have to find a solution however we can.
Thanks.
Everything will work out.
[Neon]
[Neon, On Ma Eum, Webtoon Service] In this situation,
would holding an executives' meeting make a difference?
[Neon] That post includes false information.
I recommend taking legal action from the company.
Everything will be over if we just fire a single artist.
There's no need to fight with the company's honor at stake.
Getting rid of the Webtoon Team through this opportunity
will be for the greater good of the company, CEO.
How could you say that?
We just need to straighten the facts that have been twisted.
- Why- - Even if the facts were twisted,
it's true that Artist Sin Dae Ryuk has been involved in a scandalous situation.
Did you not have a grasp on the situation going on in your team?
CEO!
Didn't that artist also sign a dramatization contract?
If you don't tell me immediately when something goes wrong,
I'll have no way to protect you.
I'm sorry.
So we don't even have any evidence to prove anything. Right?
We weren't able to obtain any CCTV footage,
but when I went around the area, there were quite a lot of people who had witnessed it.
Then is there a way to obtain those witnesses' videos?
This wouldn't have happened if you had just told us from the start.
Hello everyone, I'm Webtoon Witch.
This is my first time broadcasting live,
so I think a lot of you are surprised...
Well, the reason why I'm broadcasting live like this
is because I need all your help.
On August 16, around 3:25 p.m.
I'm looking for anyone who witnessed the physical assault that took place in front of Yeonju Church.
If anyone has photos or videos of the incident,
you can contact Neon's SNS account,
- which would be a huge help. - How did Webtoon Witch end up helping out?
To be honest...
she's my younger sister.
I found out recently, too.
Oh, okay.
- For those who provide help, the company- - She might not get a good reaction,
- but how nice of your sister. - will give you a free subscription to Neon Webtoon.
She said she'd help even if she lost subscribers.
She holds great love for her channel, too.
If we don't want to cause her any inconvenience, we must expose the truth.
We should.
The post you wrote earlier got shared a lot, too.
Really?
Then should we use various keywords to search SNS or community forums?
There's a chance a photo or video could get posted.
Sure.
- Yeonju Church, Yeonju Church. - Yeonju Church?
- I'll search on my phone. - Sounds good.
But still...
- Please? - I think you should see Dae Ryuk next time.
The situation right now is a bit...
I know...
that our Dae Ryuk is in a difficult situation.
But I still want to help him in some way.
I just want to take care of him.
I packed all the things he likes,
so he'll eat well.
Please go back inside.
Will you find an answer by sitting at the desk like that? Huh?
Eating something and moving around will be more helpful.
In order to recover from this situation...
whether it's work or drawing.
I don't think I can eat.
Jun Yeong,
coffee.
Thank you.
Nothing came up yet?
All right.
You got the tea, right?
Yes, thank you.
- Thank you. - You haven't found anything yet?
Not yet.
- Let's search a little more. - Okay.
Oh, thank you.
Hey.
I just wanted to see certain CCTV footage.
You're a cop. It's just mere footage. What jurisdiction?
♫ I wish you'd hug me ♫
♫ That would be so nice ♫
♫ Like my mom ♫
♫ Say that you're on my side no matter what ♫
♫ Don't try too hard ♫
♫ Take a break when it's too hard on you ♫
♫ There's still a lot of time ♫
♫ I'm wondering if I'm doing all right ♫
♫ Did I come away too far? ♫
Go among the people
and face them, although it may be tough.
I'm sure you'd be able to feel what you've been missing
all this time, Dae Ryuk.
♫ I wish you'd hug me ♫
♫ That would be so nice ♫
♫ Like my mom ♫
♫ Say that you're on my side no matter what ♫
Still nothing...
♫ Don't try too hard ♫
There aren't any videos yet?
No.
[Neon Webtoon SNS]
What have you been doing?
Refreshing the page.
I wanted to see if any reports were made.
But there aren't any so far.
Nothing will come up just because you keep refreshing.
Let's go eat.
What, what, what?
Did something come up?
Something came up!
"This is the video of Artist Sin Dae Ryuk getting assaulted!"
[This is the video of Artist Sin Dae Ryuk getting assaulted!] It's posted right here!
I refreshed it, and it was right there!
Refreshed... Wait, hold on!
There's another one! "I saw it, too!"
- He saw it, too! - Yes! We did it!
We did it!
This is a video from a witness!
Okay. Let's eat.
Let's eat. Let's eat some food.
I can't eat.
Falling apart like this
just makes it harder for the people working with you. Okay?
Eat.
If PD On running around out there is to be meaningful,
you need to do what you need to do here.
Let's eat.
Let's eat and work.
Currently, a lot of video reports have surfaced,
and it's spreading in other communities, too.
Thanks to witnesses and witness accounts,
at least the misunderstanding of Artist Sin harassing someone has been cleared.
Aigoo...
How's public sentiment?
It's been revealed that the other party lied,
so a lot of them have changed their stance.
We did it.
- Thank God. - That's how it should be.
This man-
- Why? - Who is it?
The perpetrator of Artist Sin Dae Ryuk's case.
[Artist Sin Dae Ryuk (Perpetrator)]
Answer it.
I'm really sorry!
- I'm sorry! - Why are you doing this?
It's fine.
Why on earth did you do it?
You didn't even pick up our calls!
You put us in a difficult situation.
I didn't write that post because I wanted to.
What?
They said the company wouldn't make a big deal out of it
and asked me this favor.
What do you mean, a favor? From whom?
Well, that's...
[Apology Letter]
[It's all my fault. The rumors regarding Artist Sin Dae Ryuk are all false...]
Is this the best you can do?
You should've made sure he'd keep his mouth shut!
You should've dealt with things so the company didn't have to!
What?
Neon's legal team is taking action!
Why would Neon's legal team take-
Hang up for a sec.
Are you the one who personally instructed the legal team?
Yes.
I didn't think it was something that should be dragged on.
I mean, it had to do with a mere artist,
so there's no reason for the company to take a risk by getting involved, don't you think?
I'm not sure.
The value I saw in that artist
and the value you saw...
seem to be different.
Then you should've told me in advance!
Why should I have to tell you that?
To you, no less.
So you're saying he wrote it because someone asked him to, right?
Yes.
- Did you record him? - Yes.
Okay, how's Artist Sin Dae Ryuk?
We still...
haven't received a manuscript from him.
"Peeve Weapon" can't afford to waver.
If there's no manuscript, that means there'll be a break.
The responses will be bad.
That's right.
And it might cause a misunderstanding because of that incident.
I'll go to his atelier today and have a good talk with him.
You've done well.
PD On Ma Eum.
You're probably worried about what to say
to Artist Sin, right?
Yes.
The job of...
an editor and PD...
Making 10 out of one...
and raising that 10 to 100 is the job of an editor.
However...
creating one from zero...
is all up to the artist.
If the artist can't create one out of zero,
no matter which famous PD is by his side...
it's no use.
When an artist loses self-confidence...
and has to draw something in a situation where they're unsure of anything...
Those miserable times...
are probably impossible for us to even imagine.
Try talking it out once more
with Artist Sin Dae Ryuk.
Okay.
Um...
You're really disappointed in me, aren't you?
I'm still expecting great things, too.
Would you like to come in?
No, I'll just end up disturbing his peace.
D-Dae Ryuk finally ate your food after a few days.
That's such a relief!
I should've brought more.
Gosh...
Please...
Please take good care of my Dae Ryuk.
You should...
enjoy the food, too.
All right.
Hey, what are you doing? Stop it!
What are you doing?
That woman brought this, didn't she?
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
PD On, now really isn't a good time...
Why?
That woman came here again.
Your mother did?
What can she possibly be thinking by coming here in this situation-
I don't even want to know.
I need to tell you something about your mother.
- I said I don't want to know! - There's a reason...
why your mother came looking for you after all this time.
Your mother has Alzheimer's.
And one more thing.
There's something you're not aware of.
What is it?
A long time ago, she said there was a fire in your house.
- What's going on? - Did someone report it?
Isn't that Dae Ryuk's house?
So the kid's in there alone?
- What do we do? - Is his mom not home?
What are we going to do?
What's going on?
Dae Ryuk's mom! There's big trouble! There's big trouble!
Your house is on fire!
- My Dae Ryuk! - No, you can't go in right now!
- You can't go in! - Don't go in!
Gyeong Ja!
What do we do?
Dae Ryuk!
Dae Ryuk, hold on!
It's mom!
Dae Ryuk!
D-Dae Ryuk!
Are you okay?
My sketchbook...
Okay.
Ow, it's hot!
Don't go near the kitchen.
Got it?
I'll be back soon after work,
so eat here, and...
read your comics.
I'll be back soon, okay?
Why didn't you...
tell him about that?
I'm not sure if it's because of the shock.
Dae Ryuk has no memory of the fire.
The accident was caused by him playing with fire,
so I had no desire to tell him.
But...
It's my fault.
Leaving that young child...
alone like that.
There's nothing wrong with his resentment.
It doesn't change the fact that I'm a bad mom.
I know I won't be forgiven.
But...
as his mom...
while my memory is still intact...
I wanted to see him at least one more time.
I thought...
I'd be able to remember him a bit longer by doing so.
That was my greed.
What can I do?
Ma'am...
I just hurt Dae Ryuk!
Lies.
I don't remember that.
I need to confirm it with her myself.
What?
I can't send her off like this.
I'll give her a call.
Ma'am, where are you?
I should go now.
I leave Dae Ryuk in your care.
And thank you...
for everything, PD On.
Sir, please go to the express bus terminal.
As fast as you can.
[Express Bus Terminal]
This is an announcement from the express bus terminal.
The 2:00 p.m. express bus headed to Jangwon has arrived at Gate 7,
so passengers may start boarding the bus.
Thank you.
Sir, I'm sorry, but could you go a little faster?
[The moment you become weak, the monster will devour you]
[Peeve Weapon]
[Goyang Bus Terminal]
The second floor! Second floor.
Excuse me.
Where do you get on the bus heading to Jangwon?
Gate 7.
Wait, wait...
That can't be true, right?
If that's true...
If...
If that's true...
then who have I...
been hating...
and fearing all this time?
Is that you, Dae Ryuk?
Was that...
really because of me?
I shouldn't have come.
I only made it more difficult for you.
I just... wanted to see...
Dae Ryuk all grown up.
So...
since you saw me...
are you done?
If you just leave like this...
If you leave, that's the end?
- It's not like that. - You can't go.
I won't let you abandon me again.
Get treatment if you're sick.
Don't think of running away...
and just get treated!
I'm sorry.
He called me a god.
However...
if anyone could become...
someone else's god...
that would probably be...
their parents.
Since a child's world...
is created by his parents.
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[Today's Webtoon]
Why didn't you tell me in advance?
I always had judo. That's why I could be this strong right now.
It was my honor to have served you as your last PD, Artist Baek.
Thank you.
Our ill-fated relationship is so strange.
A report?
I reported him.
Jun Yeong.
We decided to fight together to the end.
♫ Even if we stayed up through the long cold night ♫