Chapter 145
Chapter 145
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 145
Chapter Title: Coffee Truck Surprise
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I…… had I impulsively ordered a coffee truck in my sleep last night?
No, I hadn't.
"Can I step out for a bit?"
"We can just touch up your hair right before shooting, so go ahead! Be careful with your outfit!"
"Got it."
I tilted my head and stood up from my seat.
A coffee truck in my name? There must be some misunderstanding.
I should go tell them I didn't order it before the innocent staff thanked me any more.
A few more staff members bowed in thanks as I headed toward the entrance of the set.
Because of that, my steps quickened.
It seemed like the coffee truck had come to the wrong set.
But did we still have to pay for it?
When I finally reached the coffee truck, my name was indeed written there.
"'Please take good care of Nayeo-ju'……?"
My name was Nayeo-ju, sure.
And there was even a photo of me from a攻略 video capture, prominently displayed.
The setup was pretty big, too.
Three people were bustling inside making drinks.
I stood there dazed, staring at the colorful truck, when a staff member who had just grabbed a coffee bowed again.
It was the young staffer who had been speaking so politely throughout the shoot.
"I'll enjoy it gratefully, Nayeo-ju Hunter!"
"Um…… I didn't order this coffee truck. What's going on?"
"Oh, then it must be from your supporters! Celebrities usually get these from their fan clubs, right?"
Supporters? Fan club?
I didn't have anything like that.
"You really didn't know?"
"Yeah, but I don't have supporters or anything……."
"The Justice Guild has supporters, doesn't it? Maybe they sent it?"
"Ah."
Right.
We did have that bulletin board.
But that tiny group pooling their money to send something like this?
……Thanks.
I was speechless at the kindness from strangers whose faces and names I didn't even know.
Coffee trucks were expensive, I heard.
Just then, a murmur rose from behind.
"A coffee truck in Unnie's name!"
"Noona, do you have a boyfriend we don't know about?"
"As if Nayeo-ju would have one. It's from the supporters."
"It really came for Nayeo-ju-ssi."
The rumor had spread through the studio, and the Justice Guild members came rushing over.
I narrowed my eyes at them.
"Any culprits among you?"
"If we were sending one, we'd have asked Noona first."
"Right. We wouldn't risk getting smacked later."
Good, they knew better.
From their reactions, it didn't seem like the guild sent it.
"How should I repay this."
I didn't like receiving freebies.
Better if I could pay back somehow.
As I thought about asking the coffee truck staff, Han Ji-seong gently patted my head, careful not to mess up the styling.
"How about taking a photo and posting it? Saying you received it well."
"That wouldn't be enough."
"We don't know who sent it, but if you smile and take a picture saying thanks, they'd be thrilled."
"……Maybe."
I couldn't send money, so that would have to do as thanks.
Just then, Director Yoo approached the truck and overheard us.
"Want me to take the photo?"
"Thank you. Please."
I handed him my phone and awkwardly stood in front of the truck.
Should I ask him to film a video of me bowing in thanks? But then Director Yoo shouted.
"Okay, smile! I got a coffee truck!"
"Haha…… ha."
It was awkward, but I smiled anyway.
After a few more shots, I got my phone back.
Something occurred to me.
"Can I post these photos today, Director?"
"Great for promo. Post them! Nice Sports will love it."
Then.
I immediately opened Begram on the Justice Guild account and started uploading.
I skipped the obviously awkward smiling ones and picked two natural shots, adding a short caption.
(Photo)
JUSTice will enjoy the coffee!
Thank you!
- Nayeo-ju
This should do it.
As I uploaded, an iced chocolate was thrust in front of me.
The large hand holding the cup belonged to Kang Han.
"Huh, why not coffee?"
"Didn't Nayeo-ju-ssi drink two cups this morning?"
"Oh, right. Thanks."
I slurped the straw, and sweet, cold liquid filled my mouth.
Sweet, so sweet.
Heading back to the dressing room, I glanced behind.
The coffee truck still stood there, with staff lining up.
……Who could it be?
It wasn't until the sun had fully set that my turn— the last shoot— began.
I'd nagged freely during others' shoots, but standing in front of the camera myself, I felt every muscle tense up.
How do you even breathe?
"Nayeo-ju-ssi, think of it as going on a date?"
"A date?"
As if I'd ever been on one.
Back then, I was too busy scraping by to have time for that.
"Hmm."
When his advice didn't land, Director Yoo tried another idea.
"What does Nayeo-ju-ssi like, then?"
"Money!"
The guild members watching from behind the camera shouted in unison.
You guys!
I did like money!
"Okay then, heading to the bank after a term deposit matures!"
That I knew.
I'd blown it all on Justice Guild operations, but recalling the way to pick up my matured savings brought a smile to my lips unbidden.
"Ah! Perfect! That's it!"
Click, click!
That had felt so good.
The joy of years of deposits ballooning into my hands.
Excitement, thrill, pride.
I couldn't stop the grin spreading across my face.
Immersed in the fantasy of cashing out, my mood lifted, when I heard a favorability chime from somewhere.
Ding~
Timing made no sense.
I was just posing for photos?
Lifting my head, beyond the blinding lights, a faint pink speech bubble hovered.
It was Kang Han, our eyes meeting.
Ding~
《 ♥ 25 : Comrade 》
It even rose again.
And the number was impressive.
When had it climbed like that?
I'd barely paid attention to Kang Han's favorability in ages.
Stunned by the unexpected gain, piercing alarm tones blared from all around.
Guerrilla gate alert texts.
"A C-rank gate opened in Sinchon?"
One staffer said.
Sinchon was pretty close to us.
And sure enough.
Kang Han's phone rang.
"Yes, Kang Han speaking."
[ "Hello. This is the Association. Calling about the guerrilla gate that opened in Seoul's Sinchon." ]
The Association staffer's voice came from speakerphone.
[ "It's been assigned to Justice Guild." ]
All eyes turned to Director Yoo.
We were in the middle of work, and though last, the shoot wasn't over.
"It's fine. Plenty of good shots of Nayeo-ju-ssi."
Director Yoo nodded.
"Sinchon C-rank guerrilla gate— Justice Guild will handle it."
[ "Confirmed nearby. You need to head out now. 15 minutes until gate opens." ]
"Understood."
Only after Kang Han hung up did it hit me.
15 minutes? No time to change clothes!
"Wait, the outfits……."
"No worries! They're sponsored, but we can gift them to models!"
Good then.
"Sigh."
I sighed, eyeing the lacy dress fluttering with every move and my swaying long hair.
"Please no live cameras."