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You guys are watching...
A Family of Fans.
Okay. Got it.
What are you looking at?
The fan site.
What?
Hey. Come on.
When are you going to stop being such a fangirl of idol groups?
A lot of people want to have a fan meeting.
What? Don't tell me you're planning to go.
CHO SEOK'S FAN SITE
LET'S HAVE A FAN MEETING! I WANT TO MEET YOU.
What is this?
I'm just planning to set up a fan meeting for my boyfriend. Why?
You're so cute.
You're so adorable.
I'll issue 100 tickets, okay?
We need to limit the seats to make it seem more desirable.
Sure.
Give me an egg.
Bite it in half. This is the last one.
Bite it...
Oh, no. See?
Are you okay?
Are you dying?
If you're not dying, could you hold this for a sec? My phone's ringing.
Hello.
Mr. Cho.
I hear you're having a fan meeting.
The PR team
will be there to take pictures. Congratulations.
Yes, I am, but...
Photographers aren't necessary.
Okay. Thank you.
They're sending photographers.
What will you wear?
You can wear the designer t-shirt
your fans got you to celebrate your 500th episode.
Yes, that's right.
I was saving it for a special occasion.
Good. Let's go.
Where did it go?
Hello.
Hello, Mr. Cho.
Do you not have a brain or something?
How could you sell that?
Your fans are demanding that we cancel your webtoon.
What do you mean?
We're going to cancel the photographers
that we were going to send to your fan meeting.
What? Hello?
What's going on?
Dang it.
"ID, IamChoSeok.
He sold the limited edition T-shirt that we bought with our precious money."
If it's that important,
why did you abandon it in the back of your closet?
Mom. I didn't abandon it.
I put in the back of the closet to keep it safe.
Why did you have to use my ID?
Your ID was automatically logged in.
What is it now?
Wow. Cho Seok is a total d-bag. He has no morals. He's disgusting.
Bye. Adios.
Cho Seok, do you only care about money?
This is an insult to the fans.
I'm so disappointed. I'm no longer a fan.
-Mom. -What?
This is it, right?
There's no more, right?
There's no more. Of course, there isn't.
That's a relief.
What?
"I bought Cho Seok's external hard drive.
There was an awesome video inside."
I'm the buyer of the hard drive.
Thanks for the hot video.
Cho Seok is a real man.
What was in there?
Was it porn?
You should've kept something that important somewhere safe.
Seok!
Shoot. Seok...
No.
This is driving me nuts.
Almost all of the tickets were returned.
Your mom has caused so much trouble.
Should we sell those tickets at half price?
It's better than wasting them.
Should we?
Let's do that.
This person, Ironking, wants to purchase 50 tickets.
You're right.
That would pay for the venue.
Okay.
Ask the person to meet. Now.
I'll deliver them.
This is the place.
I'm sure we're supposed to meet here.
Where...
Excuse me. Are you the person who wanted 50 tickets?
Hi, honey. It's me.
It's me.
Sit down.
-Why are you... -Sit.
Don't tell the kids.
-Let's say we sold all the tickets. -How will you fill the place?
I'll find a way to get people there.
I never did anything to help my son's career,
I can't be the one to ruin it.
I should die.
I should just die.
I should just die right here.
Aren't you going to stop me?
What?
Should I really die?
Seriously?
WE'VE BEEN WAITING, CHO SEOK FOREVER
FIRST FAN MEETING WITH CHO SEOK
There's no one here.
It was half price, but we sold out, so it won't be empty.
Don't worry.
Ae-bong, can't we just cancel it--
Seriously...
You're being weak, Seok.
-Why did you call him here? -What could I do?
Sin said he would be the host, but he backed out for a higher paying gig.
-Gosh. -Mr. Cho Seok!
Yes.
-Hello. -Yes, hello.
Hello. My ID is Devoted2ChoSeok.
I took the first train from Yeosu
just to come to your fan meeting.
-My gosh. -I can't believe I got to meet you.
It's...
such an honor.
Oh, my gosh. Are you okay?
Here's a tissue.
-Oh, no. -Here.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
-Thank you. -I'll work even harder.
-Okay. -Okay.
He held my hand.
Thank you.
I'm so overwhelmed. I'm so...
Hello, everyone.
Thank you for waiting.
I think I hear people. I think a lot of people came.
They did not. I looked earlier, and there was no one here.
Okay, we will now begin the fan meeting
with the webtoon author, Cho Seok.
FIRST FAN MEETING WITH CHO SEOK
-Hey! Seok! -Seok!
Hi! We're all here.
What's going on? Why are all of my relatives here?
I don't know, either.
Do you think it was your parents?
Seok. I invited them.
I brought them!
This looks staged. This is so humiliating.
Just go.
Mr. Cho!
I love you!
Okay. I'll do my best today, for my one true fan.
First up, we will play
"Who Knows Cho Seok the Best?"
We have prepared many prizes as well.
-Ta-da. -Wow.
First question.
When is Cho Seok's birthday?
-May 30th! -May 30th!
Where was he born on that day?
-Gangwon! -Gangwon!
In Gurae-ri, Sangdong-eup, Yeongweol-gun.
I was working in Yeongweol District Office when Seok was born,
-so I know for sure. -That's right.
Okay.
Cho Seok, who was born on May 30th
in Gangwon, has a mole. Where is it?
-Under his left butt cheek! -Under his left butt cheek!
How did they know that?
Okay. The moment you've all been waiting for.
The highlight of the fan meeting.
An auction for Cho Seok's prized items.
Okay. His first prized item.
Any true fan would be dying to have this.
Seok has never washed this
so it has his scent.
It's his yellow t-shirt.
-Ta-da! -We will
start the bidding at 1,000 won.
-One thousand won! -Okay. One thousand won.
Do we see 2,000 won?
Anyone?
Daddy, when can we go?
-I'm bored. -It will be over soon.
Sold, for 1,000 won!
-Congratulations. -Congratulations.
Okay. Here you go.
Here.
Would you take a picture for me?
-Sure. -Okay.
-My gosh. -Okay.
Look here. One, two, three.
One more. One, two, three.
To my precious fans.
I am always thankful to you guys.
Without all of you,
I would be nothing but someone who likes to draw.
I know I exist only because you guys exist.
So what?
I am so grateful and want to tell you guys something.
Thank you, guys.
From now on, let's not be author and fans.
Let's be like family,
and treat each other like brothers and sisters,
so we can be comfortable around each other.
Starting today, we are brothers and sisters.
Hey, punk. I love you a lot.
Who are you calling punk?
That's right, punk!
You rude little punk.
You raised him wrong!
I'm sorry.
You should've raised him better.
-Here you go. -Thank you so much.
You must be thirsty. Have this.
My gosh. No. Thank you.
Thank you.
INVISIBLE FUN
Sign here, here, and over here.
Sorry?
Hey.
Auntie said you would apply for insurance if I came here.
Oh, my stomach.
-Hold on. -What?
Nothing.
I...
-Where? -Here.
What's wrong with my stomach?
Mr. Cho!
I've been looking for you.
I have to leave to catch the last train.
Okay. I see.
Thank you for coming.
I will work hard repay you.
-Thank you. -Sure.
I'll be on my way, Mr. Cho!
Okay.
Okay, then. Relieve yourself.
Uncle Jun!
-Scram. -Okay.
-Hello. -Yes, hello.
Thank you for coming today.
No, thank you.
Actually,
-I'm Seok's big brother. -I see.
-Sorry? -We don't look alike, right?
We're brothers, but...
I'll see you again.
Who else is there?
What?
I'm his big brother.
Is he a brother I didn't know about?
My gosh.
-Thank you for your hard work. -Sure.
I'm Seok's big brother.
Seok's big brother?
Yes. I'm greeting everyone on my behalf of my brother.
Gosh.
Seok's brother?
Honey, do we have any soju?
My cousin wants to drink soju with beer.
Are you kidding me?
This isn't your birthday party.
I need to talk to you. Come with me.
I'm so tired.
I feel drained.
The event has come to an end.
Seriously, great job everyone.
We have prepared some finger foods.
Please enjoy--
Hello!
I'm sure some of you know me already,
but I'm Seok's big brother.
What?
Brother?
We're sorry, but we got a call
that our parents are in critical condition.
-What? -So,
Seok had to go first.
So, I'll be collecting the fan club membership fees.
If you thought it was 30,000 won,
be advised that it went up to 50,000 won this year.
We will start from this side.
Dad! Mom! Are you guys okay?
You're sick?
You should've told me! I'm family!
Are we sick?
What?
Oh, no.
Are you okay?
Seok's mom and dad are dying?
Grandpa!
-We're right here. Why would we die? -Dad!
Who are you?
Who the hell...
I'm Seok's big brother!
-What? -Mom!
Do I have a brother I don't know about?
He says he's Seok's brother!
He said that to you, too?
-What? -Who are you, kid?
Who are you?
Well, the thing is...
-Seok's brother? -No.
-I... -Who is that?
What?
You little skinny little punk!
-Get over here! -Wait.
Get over here!
You con artist!
Con artist?
You're not our brother?
Who are you?
You con artist bastard!
I dedicate this chapter to my other family, who trusts me
supports me through thick and thin,
and who is incomparably precious to me. To Mr. Devoted2ChoSeok.
Goodness.
So? The police arrested that jerk?
Yes. Turns out, he acted like a naive fan from the suburbs,
and stole membership fees.
He was an evil serial con artist of fan meetings.
Seok doesn't know yet, right?
He wouldn't have dedicated an episode for that con artist if he knew.
He can never find out.
Secret.
Yes.
Mr. Devoted2ChoSeok.
I'll work hard today as well.
Next up...
My Beloved Ae-bongs.
It's so nice out.
Ae-bong.
Why do you look extra pretty today?
It's been a while since we went out, so I dressed up.
Why?
Because you look so pretty.
Okay, then.
-Let's go. -Let's go.
Let me use the bathroom before we go.
Mother!
It's so cold.
INCOMING CALL
-Hello? -Are you on your way?
We're seriously almost done setting up.
-Hey-- -Hey!
I can't hear you.
You punk.
You were upset you're getting married when you never dated anyone but Ae-bong.
Are you choked up about proposing?
Hello?
Can't he hear me? What's wrong with him?
Hey, Seok!
Hurry up and get over here.
Hey.
Why isn't this punk Bu-wuk talking? He's the one who called.
It's been a while since I drove.
Get in.
-Here? -Higher.
-Here? -Give me a hand, will you?
WILL YOU MARRY ME?
When will you stop following me around?
You're so clingy.
What the heck?
I'm utterly speechless.
You pretended to give me flower and touched my hand on purpose.
You think I didn't notice?
What are you talking about?
Stop with your bullshit,
and help me with this.
I'll say this just once.
Seok is proposing to Ae-bong today.
What--
Don't use that as an excuse to try something with me.
This is seriously so stressful.
Seok, where are you?
Yes.
Darn it. What's their problem?
I can't listen to my music in peace.
Hey, Ae-bong.
You know, we are
going too slow.
I mean, we are going way too slow.
What was that?
Hey! Face forward!
You're driving.
You should face forward even if you're talking.
Okay.
What's your problem?
What's wrong with you?
Hey! Woman! Go home and cook!
What?
A woman should what?
Hey. Stay still.
In situations like these, a man's protective instincts kick in.
Shut up!
-What? -I can't eat her cooking!
We're going to eat out, you punk!
What the heck? Seriously.
-Are you hungry? -What? No. I'm fine.
We will be having delicious food soon.
Check my bag in the back seat.
I have a candy bar left over from yesterday.
You'll be less hungry.
Really? Okay, then.
I'm starving.
Why is it so hard?
Hey. This expired over a year ago.
I ate it yesterday, but it was fine. It's okay.
You won't die.
My stomach...
Hey, Ae-bong.
Let's stop by somewhere with a bathroom.
-I... -What?
Let's stop by a gas station or a rest stop. Anything.
Ae-bong!
Just pull over. Anywhere. Stop the car.
-Stop the car. -Okay.
-Are you okay? -What? Yes.
Once the client arrives,
I'll stand by the door and pop the poppers.
When Ms. Ae-bong jumps in surprise,
-you hand her the flowers. -Okay.
You appear with their rings.
When Ms. Ae-bong is moved to tears,
you start playing the guitar.
That's him. He must be here.
Hello, sir. We're almost done--
Sin, I...
What? You can't come right now? There will be a surcharge.
Okay. I...
What?
Cancel stage one of the proposal?
There's a cancellation fee.
Candy...
So, Ae-bong drove, you were late
-and you ate an expired candy bar? -Yes.
Okay. I guess there's nothing you can do.
Come as quickly as you can.
Seok's running late.
Why?
I have to go play volleyball with my mommy.
How late will they be?
I don't know. I think it will be a while.
I'm going out.
What's the point in wasting time here? I'll go look for other work to do.
Want to come with me?
I don't want to.
My mommy said not to go outside because of the fine dust.
I'll go with you.
-Sounds fun. -Let's go.
Why is he so late?
What's with that crappy look?
We're late.
What? Where did she go?
Seok!
What? Where's our car?
-Why are you asking me that? -Who else would I ask?
Just a moment ago, you were in the car like this...
They are towing our car.
What?
Oh, no.
Hey!
Why did you get out of the car?
We're late as it is!
Yes, Mother.
Yes. Start with Father first.
Okay. I'll see you later.
Everything is making sense.
Sin is one thing,
but you got Suk-ja in on it too?
-To be alone with me? -That is some creative crap.
Look at you, all flustered because you got caught.
What an amateur.
You're finally showing your true colors.
You beast. You monster!
Move your butt!
You're ruining the bouquet.
This is so much fun. Isn't this so much fun?
I don't know if it's the truck, but my stomach's grumbling again.
Ae-bong
is upset because it feels like you're trying
to distance yourself.
Were we that uncomfortable around each other?
I'm mad.
Ae-bong hates that.
Ae-bong doesn't want Seok to do that.
Ae-bong doesn't like Seok saying that he's embarrassed
and crap like that.
What's wrong with you? You're scaring me.
You're so cute.
There's no need to be afraid.
Come here.
Stay still when I hug you.
What's wrong with you?
What is it?
So? Do you like it?
Not at all. You're scaring me.
Weren't you upset about marrying me without having dated anyone else?
Who said...
Sin. That jerk got money from you and blabbed, didn't he?
That bastard. I'm going to...
I wanted to let my upset boyfriend experience different kind of girls.
How was it?
Come on. We were just fooling around among ourselves.
You're being like this because of that? Are you mad?
Aggressive Ae-bong.
I like this one.
No. Don't do that. Stop it.
Shy Ae-bong.
Stop that.
How could that hurt?
No. My stomach really hurts.
Wait.
Hey...
Mister. Stop!
Stop!
Wait for me.
Who knew we would find a job at a place like this?
-Suk-ja. -Yes?
Labor is sacred.
What the heck?
You mother-trucking annoying bastard.
He must be laying big ones.
I'm so screwed.
There goes the barbecue, room service champagne, and everything.
Shit. I wanted to give her a cool proposal.
But instead,
I make her see me take a dump on the road.
Seok, are you okay?
Seok. I'll sing so that no one else can hear you take a dump, okay?
But hang in there You made it this far
Hang in there!
You can do it
-Let’s change this world -Stop it! Don't do anything! Please!
Hang in there You made it this far
-You can do it -I'd rather you not hear me.
The world is complicated That's what makes it fun
Because of one reason...
Do you feel better?
Good work.
Don't touch there. It's still sensitive.
Okay.
You must be tired.
Should we rest somewhere?
Why do you keep wanting to rest?
We're already late as it is.
That's perfect. We can rest there.
Let's go.
What am I doing here right now?
It's romantic and thrilling at the same time.
Isn't it?
If the truck driver comes, we bolt. Okay?
Do you know
how much I prepared and how much money I spent for today?
Exactly. Why did you do something stupid like that?
Why are you trying to propose to me?
What?
How did you know that?
You were being so obvious. How could I not know?
What? What do you mean, why am I proposing?
Because we're going to get married.
Don't do that.
I don't want to get married.
I hate marriage.
In this country, women lose so much by getting married.
Why would I want to get married?
I thought you wanted to get married.
No.
I don't want to get married.
I like being with you.
I was confused for a bit because I thought marriage was the answer.
So, don't do it.
But...
That's not it. I...
What?
Shit! It started!
What is it?
How cool.
It must be fireworks season or something here.
Wow. Seok. We are really lucky.
We get to watch that for free.
It's not free!
Do you know how much that cost? That's my money!
-What? -I planned the fireworks for my proposal.
I spent all my money on expensive room service champagne
and I called all our friends...
And a barbecue dinner, too.
What? A barbecue dinner?
Why didn't you tell me that?
That's not the point.
It was a surprise. How could I tell you what I planned?
Why couldn't you tell me
that you prepared something I'd go crazy for? A barbeque!
I thought you were just going to ask me to marry you.
How stupid.
-Let's hurry. -Stop it.
Where's the barbecue?
It's over.
Shit.
My barbecue.
What's taking Seok so long?
I'm leaving.
I was just about to go too.
Just get your phone.
Sorry, my bad!
Don't you know that
it's worse to back off now?
I know.
Let's go.
Hey. Why are your hands so cold?
Who cares if my hands freeze and fall off?
I lost my precious barbecue.
We can have a barbecue another time.
Aren't my hands warm?
You have to take me out for barbecue next time, okay?
Of course, I will.
My face is cold too.
Your face is cold? Let me see.
How's that? They are warm, right?
-Are you cold anywhere else? -What?
Not somewhere that's visible, but somewhere hidden.
Why you...
You can't go a day without getting hit, can you?
That hurts.
Ae-bong.
Yes?
You know it's been hard on me because of The Sound of Your Heart lately, right?
I know.
Out of the 365 days in a year,
every time your deadline draws near, you whine like a baby.
Not just lately.
So? What about it?
My editor suggested
introducing a new character if I was stuck.
But as you already know,
every character in my comic is real. They are all based on my family and you.
That's right.
So...
I need a new character since it's a family comic.
How about we make a new character?
Seok, why you...
-You were joking? -Seok.
Goodbye, troublesome family.
Translated by Jeong Lee