Chapter 37 - Old Wounds, New Paths

But even if he had time, Im Giseok wouldn't go back.

He had already left the alumni group chat and deleted most of his classmates' contact information.

People were already calling him "the disgrace of the Silla National Film Institute," so why would he go back to make himself feel bad?

Im Giseok also deleted the line in his Chirp bio that said "Screenwriting Department Graduate of XX Year, Silla National Film Institute."

Last week, when a reporter came to interview him, Im Giseok only talked about his support for the short drama format and didn't mention his time studying at the Silla National Film Institute at all.

That's just how he was — he never forgot a grudge.

[ Im Giseok never waits until the next day to get revenge, LOL. ]

[ That's because the people at the Silla National Film Institute were really awful! They only supported Kim Soseong and never thought about the struggling writers. ]

[ Im Giseok, why not come to our Goryeo Film and TV School and do a master's degree? Then you can just say you're from Goryeo Film and TV School. ]

[ Hey, watch out! Your abacus beads are about to hit my face! Come to Baekjae International School of Film and Television instead. We just started a short drama training program. ]

[ Lol, Im Giseok, who wrote <>, is called a disgrace of the Silla National Film Institute, while a 'famous' writer like Kim Soseong, who pushed the blame onto his juniors, is considered the pride of the school. Silla National Film Institute is really something, huh? Truly impressive. ]

The anniversary celebration of the Silla National Film Institute was a big and grand event.

As a rising star in the screenwriting industry, Im Giseok actually qualified for an invitation.

However, since the celebration started, many writers from the school, both famous and not-so-famous, sent their sincere blessings to their alma mater — except for Im Giseok, whose social media page remained silent.

[ Is Im Giseok really planning to quit the screenwriting industry? ]

[ Is the grudge really that deep? Sure, <> did well recently, but can Im Giseok guarantee that his next project will be a hit? It's best to leave some room for yourself. ]

The day before the celebration, Im Giseok's social media page finally showed some activity —

[ Kind and beautiful-hearted people, please help me out. ]

Fans, thinking he was facing a creative block, curiously clicked the link, only to find that it led to the "Help Him" section of a mobile game called "Let's Get Rizz 3."

Fans: "..."

[ Hurry up and write that 30-episode script, we're waiting to watch! ]

[ Let's Get Rizz 3 is a haven for middle-aged souls… Wait, after helping, I saw you're only at level 200, Im Giseok, how can you be so bad at this game? ]

[ I'm dying of laughter. Other people get to attend the anniversary, and you're just playing Let's Get Rizz 3. Shouldn't you reflect on yourself? (Angry) ]

[ Even the farm donkey doesn't rest this much! ]