opened the V10 planner app to check if my memory was correct.
However, the content of the planner had changed.
[Everyday V10]
[Date: December 12th, 2019]
-01:30 PM
(Deleted Schedule: (Report): Gyeonggi Province Guri Set, Jung Yoo-Jin, 23 mistakes. Scolded by the writer on set.)
My mind went blank for a moment.
'What's going on? What is this planner? Can the schedule actually change? Did the future written in the planner change because of my intervention with Yoo-Jin's acting?'
One question led to another, but I quickly came to a conclusion.
'The schedule of the planner changes based on my actions.'
This suggested that the potential value of this planner was beyond one's imagination. Having ten years' worth of events written on it was already incredible, but being able to observe the impact of my actions on the future through the planner was even more amazing.
I was so surprised that I drank the coffee I was holding in my right hand in a gulp.
"Ah! It's so hot!"
I burned my tongue.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine. Make sure you're prepared because Ms. Lee is the type to jump right into things out of nowhere. She might ask you to act for her on the spot."
As Yoo-Jin got ready to act, I flipped through the planner to check if there were any other changed events.
However, there was still one significant event that had not yet disappeared from today's schedule.
[Everyday V10]
[Date: December 12th, 2019]
-05:30 PM: Kangdongkyung University Hospital Funeral Hall. Miso died.
Thump.
I felt my heart sink.
'Why isn't this schedule going away? Hadn't we already called the kindergarten to ensure Miso didn't go home? Could it be that my hypothesis about being able to change predetermined outcomes through my actions was wrong?'
At that moment, a scene from a famous movie flashed through my mind.
'Destination.'
I quickly shook my head.
This masterpiece taught that certain things were bound to happen regardless of what we did. Thinking about this made me feel anxious.
'It's only been a few minutes since I thought everything would be fine!'
I came to realize that simply making a phone call wouldn't prevent Miso's death.
'I should go and get Miso right away.'
But the timing was not good—Lee Ji-Yeon, who got out of her car, was just around the corner.
My mouth began to dry up.
'Do I have no choice but to give up the opportunity to catch Lee Ji-Yeon's attention? But Yoo-Jin worked so hard to get this opportunity!'
Then I remembered the time Miso was in an accident.
It was currently 3 PM and there was about an hour and a half left before the accident would occur.
My brain worked harder than ever.
'Calm down, Jung Yoon-Ho. I can do both. It will only take roughly about five minutes for Yoo-Jin to show her acting. Immediately once that is done, I can run to the kindergarten to pick Miso up.'
With this plan in mind, I calmed myself and took Yoo-JIn to meet Lee Ji-Yeon.
I had no time to lose.
***
Lee Ji-Yeon was an S-class writer who made more than 100 million won per episode.
She was clad in a bright leopard-patterned coat with heels over 7 cm. Despite being in her 40s, she looked stunning enough to be mistaken for an actress
However, the icy ground seemed to pose a challenge for her, as she was being supported by Kim Soll-Ip, who was wearing flat shoes.
"Be careful, Ms. Lee."
"Enough with your nagging, okay? Shut up~"
Although Kim Soll-Ip was bound to become a famous writer in the future, at the moment, she was nothing more than an assistant writer and a servant.
I was worried about Miso, but I had to focus on the task at hand.
I greeted Lee Ji-Yeon politely as soon as I approached her, mentioning Jung Yoo-Jin—the name of the actress under my care.
"It's an honor to meet you, Ms. Lee Ji-Yeon."
"My name is Jung Yoo-Jin, and I play the role of Lee Seol-Ran. I genuinely admire your work."
Lee Ji-Yeon adjusted her red glasses perched on the tip of her nose and snapped her fingers. Her index finger moved side to side like the pendulum of a metronome.
"Nope, nope nope! I don't like flattery~"
"B-but I really do love your work…"
Lee Ji-Yeon looked up and down at the perplexed Yoo-Jin and opened her mouth.
"Lee Seol-Ran, huh? You look the part, but I'm not sure if I can say the same about your acting yet. Shall we see?"
As expected, Lee Ji-Yeon wanted to test Yoo-Jin's acting. To put it plainly, Lee Ji-Yeon was obsessed with her own work. To put it nicely, she was deeply attached to her work.
"Yes, Ms. Lee."
Yoo-Jin answered confidently and began to act out her role as Lee Seol-Ran.
As Yoo-Jin immersed herself in her acting, Lee Ji-Yeon's eyebrows twitched. Yoo-Jin's performance perfectly embodied the 'Lee Seol-Ran' that existed in Lee Ji-Yeon's mind.
In my first life, Lee Ji-Yeon would interpret the character 'Lee Seol-Ran' for Yoo-Jin whenever she made a mistake. Since Lee Seol-Ran was the protagonist's friend and a confident police officer, Yoo-Jin was instructed to act with a sharp and clear diction.
Thanks to Yoo-Jin listening to my advice, which was informed by my memories of my first life, her acting was incredible and I found myself unable to take my eyes off her.
'How should I put this?'
I felt like I was being drawn into her acting. Yes—that would be the right description. Despite being in an urgent situation, I found my heart was racing without me realizing it.
A subtle smile graced Lee Ji-Yeon's face.
It was a huge success.
***
Yoo-Jin's short acting took less than three minutes. When her acting was over, Yoo-Jin took a deep breath nervously.
Lee Ji-Yeon looked at Yoo-Jin for a long time and opened her mouth to speak.
"Not bad. Your voice has a distinct quality and you seem well-versed with the script. Hmm~"
"Thank you so much, Ms. Lee!"
Then Lee Ji-Yeon said something unexpected.
"What's your name again?"
Lee Ji-Yeon was famous for not caring about actors' names unless they were famous top stars. On set, she simply referred to the actors by their roles.
I can't believe she's asking for Yoo-Jin's name. She loves her!'
Yoo-Jin answered Lee Ji-Yeon's question excitedly.
"Ms. Lee, my name is Jung Yoo-Jin from Hoop Entertainment."
"Hoop Entertainment? Isn't that the company run by President Kang?"
"Yes, it is. Mr. Kang Gam-Chan is our president, ma'am."
Lee Ji-Yeon nodded and tilted her head to the side.
"Got it~. Your name is Yoo-Jin, right? I love Park Yoo-Jin."
'Huh? But what does Jung Yoo-Jin have to do with Park Yoo-Jin?'
Well, it was fortunate that Yoo-Jin shared a name with someone Lee Ji-Yeon liked.
"Yoo-Jin~. Who taught you acting? Did Hoop Entertainment always have a good acting coach who helps their actors with character analysis to this extent?"
Compared to the actors, the acting coaches at Hoop Entertainment weren't as competent. This was because Lee Ki-Chul, the operations director, had unfairly secured the spots for the acting coaches who graduated from Seoul National University of the Arts. Director Kim Dong-Soo and Coach Choi Hyun-Min were also graduates of Suhyaejong.
Without giving me a chance to interrupt, Yoo-Jin answered Lee Ji-Yeon's question.
"Oh. My talent agent here helped me with analyzing the script, Ms. Lee."
Lee Ji-Yeon slightly raised her head and slowly turned toward me.
Then, she frowned and asked.
"And you are~?"