Chapter 55
Chapter 55: End of “Afterlife Restaurant” Filming
Translated by POWERPUFF
Cha Minhee.
It was true that she ate very little, enough to be called a “small eater,” but it wasn’t because she disliked food.
The reason she didn’t eat much was simple.
Taste.
She had a very picky palate, so she ate little when food didn’t suit her taste.
In fact, when she found something she liked, she ate a lot.
Though those foods were usually desserts—
cream puffs, cake, gelato ice cream.
But today, a new dish was added to her list of favorites.
Baek Seungchan’s spicy soft tofu stew.
The spice level, seasoning, aroma, even the doneness of the egg—
it matched her taste perfectly.
She focused on eating, enjoying the rare experience of truly delicious food.
Baek Seungchan watched her with a satisfied smile.
For him, the greatest joy of cooking was seeing someone enjoy his food.
“Looks like he’s going to keep filming…”
He glanced at Park Taeho.
Even though the scene had ended, he hadn’t called “cut.”
His face was filled with satisfaction as he watched the monitor.
“Well, the scene is good.”
Cha Minhee, forgetting it was filming, was eating wholeheartedly, even wiping away sweat.
Her genuine enjoyment made the scene even better.
It was the best possible version of a food scene.
So Baek Seungchan decided to continue as well, watching her with a smile until she finished.
“That was great!”
After finishing a bowl of rice, she leaned back, satisfied.
It wasn’t acting—it was real.
“How was it? Did you like it?”
“….”
She froze, realizing they were still filming.
But she quickly recovered.
“It was amazing! From now on, I’ll take rent in meals.”
“Cut!”
Park Taeho’s voice rang out.
“That was perfect!”
The improvised scene turned out even better than the script.
Afterward, a small commotion occurred.
“Is there any left?”
“How good was it for her to eat like that?”
Even the staff gathered, curious.
“I wanted to try too…”
But there was nothing left.
“Want me to make more?”
“Really?”
Everyone looked at him eagerly.
“It won’t take long.”
Soft tofu stew wasn’t complicated, and ingredients were already prepared.
“Please.”
He quickly made nearly 20 servings.
The staff watched in amazement.
“Can all military cooks do that?”
“Of course not.”
They began eating.
“!!!”
Their reactions were unanimous.
“Wow!”
“This is insanely good!”
They devoured it completely.
Baek Seungchan smiled.
Baek Seungchan had a rare break from filming.
But it wasn’t really rest.
It was a special day.
“Long time no see.”
“You’ve gotten even more handsome.”
“Oppa, it’s been a while.”
Kang Dongwook, Ma Donggi, and Kim Gahee gathered again.
“Both of you will win Rookie of the Year, right?”
Today was the Heavenly Arts Awards.
Baek Seungchan and Kim Gahee were nominated.
“Who else would win?”
As expected—
“Best New Actor goes to Baek Seungchan!”
“Best New Actress goes to Kim Gahee!”
They both won.
The ceremony ended successfully.
With the news of Baek Seungchan’s award, the atmosphere on set improved even more.
His cooking also contributed.
Whenever there was a cooking scene, he prepared extra food for everyone.
Filming continued in a warm atmosphere.
Time passed quickly, and the final shoot approached.
“You’re here?”
“…Yeah.”
Cha Minhee approached him.
She had changed slightly.
She had gained about 3 kilograms—
all thanks to his cooking.
But it suited her.
“You know this part—let’s try something different.”
It was the final scene.
The protagonist defeats the evil spirit and finally recognizes his wife.
But in doing so, he is fatally wounded.
“How?”
“What if instead of just crying, the female lead smiles—like before?”
“…I like it.”
They agreed.
Park Taeho approved.
“Action!”
Filming began.
“D-don’t come closer!”
Cha Minhee backed away in fear.
Kim Namseok, now an evil spirit, approached.
“So it’s you…”
He realized her identity.
“Fate is cruel.”
He moved to kill her.
She was cornered.
But suddenly—
she smiled.
“…You’re smiling?”
Too late.
“Got you.”
Baek Seungchan appeared in a black suit.
“You!”
Their battle began.
Kim Namseok was strong, but no match.
Baek Seungchan defeated him.
“Die.”
His voice was chilling.
Then—
Kim Namseok made a final attack.
Baek Seungchan realized too late—
it was aimed at Cha Minhee.
He rushed and blocked it.
“Urgh!”
He collapsed.
“Boss!”
The curse was broken.
He finally recognized her.
“I found you… too late…”
“I don’t care about promises… just stay…”
She cried.
“You look ugly when you cry…”
“Please… get up…”
“Smile for me… you’re prettier that way…”
“…Okay.”
She smiled brightly.
“Next life… I’ll keep my promise…”
He closed his eyes.
“Get up! Please!”
She cried like a child.
“Cut!”
“That was perfect!”
Applause erupted.
Filming ended.
“…What’s wrong?”
“Nothing, just something came to mind.”
“…What is it?”
“…A secret.”
That evening,
Baek Seungchan went to Baek Seunghee’s studio.