The Genius Actor Who Brings Misfortune

Translator: Marctempest

Editor: Rynfinity

Chapter 271

After confirming that Lee Yeon-jae was completely asleep, An Jin-bae came out to the living room.

Lee Jung-hyun was sitting on the sofa with a complicated expression.

"Jin-bae."

"Yes."

"What do you think about what Yeon-jae said?"

An Jin-bae answered without hesitation.

"I don't believe anything I haven't seen with my own eyes."

"......"

"I don't believe in the existence of God either. But that doesn't mean I don't respect those who do."

"So you believe what Yeon-jae said, but you don't believe in the existence of Mist?"

"Yes."

An Jin-bae nodded.

"Because I haven't experienced it myself. That's just how I am. You know that too, right?"

His tone was rather light.

In contrast, Lee Jung-hyun looked troubled.

"I, ha, I don't know. Of course, I know Yeon-jae isn't lying. But does something like that really exist? It doesn't make sense."

"By that logic, it doesn't make sense that he figured out where Ha-ram was being held either."

"......I know that too."

That was what was driving him crazy.

Lee Jung-hyun rubbed his forehead.

"Should we really not tell a doctor? There might be something we don't know."

"That's possible. But even so, we can't tell a doctor."

His next words were firm.

"We both promised you, didn't we? That we wouldn't tell anyone."

"......"

"I won't break my promise to him."

Lee Jung-hyun sighed deeply.

"Ha, it's not that I want to break the promise. It's just that Yeon-jae is still a kid. I want to help if I can."

"We have plenty of time. We can talk with him more later."

An Jin-bae said they could figure out how to help as they went forward.

In fact, he didn't think it was something to worry about too much.

In a way, he felt relieved.

They had finally figured out who Mist was and what he meant to the actor.

"Everyone believes in something. Some people believe in the existence of aliens."

"Jin-bae, this isn't something to take lightly. You're saying his hyperventilation was all related to Mist."

Lee Jung-hyun was serious.

"I don't care if it's aliens or monsters, as long as Yeon-jae finds comfort in believing in something. But Yeon-jae doesn't just lightly believe."

The mere thought of Mist disappearing was enough to send him into a panic.

'What if he really disappears?'

He couldn't stand by and watch the kid fall apart with no time to react.

Just as Lee Jung-hyun was important to Lee Yeon-jae, Yeon-jae was equally important to him.

The memory of the boy not being able to breathe properly and falling into complete panic was still vivid.

"He's been through enough already. I just don't want him to get hurt anymore."

"I feel the same. That's why I said our attitude is important right now."

An Jin-bae recalled the actor's calm face and steady voice as he explained about Mist an hour ago.

But his hands had been trembling, and his face had turned pale.

His eyes had shown fear of being seen as a madman.

"Yeon-jae is an excessively rational person. It couldn't have been easy for him to talk about something so unrealistic."

Despite that, he had trusted them and told them.

An Jin-bae had decided to stake everything on that trust.

"The best we can do right now is to stay by his side. And be grateful that we can."

"......"

After a long moment, Lee Jung-hyun nodded.

"Yeah, you're right. Let's do that."

The two discussed for a long time about what aspects they should be careful of in the future.

Thinking of Lee Yeon-jae, who was with Mist at that moment.

*    *    *

"Yeon-jae, what are you thinking about?"

Mist asked.

I stared at him for a moment before answering.

"That your head feels heavy?"

"......Sheesh."

Mist, who was using my arm as a pillow, pouted.

I chuckled at the sight of him lightly hitting my arm with his head as if upset.

"I was thinking about the hyungs. Wondering what the two of them are talking about right now."

"I'll tell you tomorrow!"

"No. You don't have to."

I smiled and patted Mist's forehead.

"The reaction was better than I expected, so it's okay. If it were me, I would've thought I was really crazy. They're such nice people."

"If they had, I would've scolded them!"

"Thanks, even if it's just words."

"It's not just words! I'm serious!"

Mist looked aggrieved that I didn't believe him.

"Okay. Calm down."

I gently coaxed the whining boy and hugged him.

'Sigh.'

Everyone around me is like a kid.

I couldn't help but laugh at the thought that he seemed to be getting more childish.

'It smells good.'

The familiar scent from Mist, who was in my arms, reached my nose.

A scent of rain that moistened my nostrils deeply when I inhaled.

A bit of wood scent mixed in, an indescribable smell.

As always, I thought Han Ha-ram’s scent was similar to mine.

‘Do all kids have a similar smell?’

When I took a deeper breath out of curiosity, Mist laughed, saying it tickled.

"Yeon-jae, you seem in a good mood today!"

"Yeah, I'm feeling good."

Bi-hyuk, Jin-bae hyung, and Jung-hyun hyung.

I wasn't sure how much they believed what I said.

Maybe deep down, they thought I was crazy.

Even if they didn’t show it, they might unconsciously be looking for a treatment method out of concern for me.

‘But it's okay.’

 It was okay.

Who knew having someone who knew about Mist would bring such great comfort?

"Did you hear what Bi-hyuk said earlier? He said he likes you."

"I like that human too!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Mist transformed into Noh Bi-hyuk.

Even though he was much taller than me and couldn't fit in my arms, he still tried to squeeze in somehow.

"Ah, but don't misunderstand! I like you the best, Yeon-jae!"

"I like you the best too."

"Hehe!"

Mist laughed brightly.

Looking into his clear eyes, I thought.

All the times I was hurt, sick, distressed, and struggled.

Maybe they were all leading up to this moment.

If that was the case, I thought it was worth it.

‘I’m glad you’re here.’

I hugged Mist tightly.

Whether it was the misfortune factor or the black stone, it didn't matter anymore.

Right now, I had Jin-bae hyung, Jung-hyun hyung, Bi-hyuk, and countless other good people around me.

‘I can't be without you.’

And all of this was possible because of Mist.

"Mist, don't go anywhere and stay by my side."

"Of course! Absolutely!"

His bright voice lifted the corners of my mouth.

The warmth and gentle breath felt from my arms.

Once again, I felt relieved.

*    *    *

[Title: Let's Hold a Best Achievements Competition for Our Favorite Stars]

I'll start.

My actor won the Art Award at 16.

The youngest in Korea, haha.

Oh, and he also won a small award at Cannes last year.

That was the youngest in the world too, haha.

Everyone, share your favorite star's achievements in the comments! ^^

―Saying you want to play a word chain game and then dropping sodium, smh

―What will you do if the host closes the shutters?

―So many different kinds of nonsense, jeez

[Title: Isn't Bambi's Award Acceptance Speech Still Overwhelming Every Time You Watch It?]

Everything was perfect.

Those eyes, that voice, the content….

It's so strange that a kid who is also a kid himself would ask to take care of the children like an adultㅠㅠ

I just keep watching the video blankly.

It makes me feel melancholy for no reason.

―Bambi is so mature for his age that it breaks my heart. But because of that, I think he'll become a great actor and a great adult, so I'm looking forward to the future.

―It was definitely one of the best acceptance speeches in our country's history.

―Other communities are also full of praise. They say Lee Yeon-jae deserved it.

―Considering he said it the day after stopping a kidnapping, it came across as even more sincere.

[Title: But What Was the Kidnapper Thinking?]

Kidnapping a kid in broad daylight where there are CCTVs;;

Leaving the kid with his own mother, what was that about?

So the mother was an accomplice too. Are they being investigated together?

They say Lee Yeon-jae subdued the criminal himself. Imagine what could have happened if he hadn’t, it's terrifying

―Not even a first-time offender;;

―(WTF) Seriously?

―Yeah, they had served time before for an attempted child abduction.

―Jeez, why are people like that allowed to walk the streets? ㅠㅠㅠㅠ They should all be locked up ㅠㅠ

―At least this time, since he's not a first-time offender and there's clear evidence, he'll get a severe sentence.

―Seeing the kidnapper's face, he looked too normal. That's what made it scarierㅠㅠ If I were a parent, I'd be really anxious.

―Exactly; how could you leave a child alone?

*    *    *

"Ha-ram, what did I say earlier?"

At my question, Han Ha-ram immediately shouted.

"Don’t leave Jin-bae hyung’s side, don’t go to the bathroom alone, and tell Jin-bae hyung if you want to drink water!"

"What should you do if a stranger talks to you?"

"Don't respond!"

"Good, well done."

I patted Han Ha-ram's head.

Although it seemed like an extreme measure and bothered me a bit,

It's better than being in danger.

“Wow! The sea is so beautiful!”

“I'm glad you like it.”

We arrived at the ‘Shin Yoo-young’ filming location.

The peaceful scenery, unchanged from three days ago, gave me peace of mind.

“Yeon-jae, are you feeling okay? Can you shoot?”

“Of course.”

Every staff member I encountered asked about my well-being.

Why did everyone act like I was the one who had been kidnapped?

‘Anyone would think I was the one who got kidnapped.’

It was a bit embarrassing, especially since Han Ha-ram was right beside me.

"Hello, Director."

"Yeon-jae, you’re here? Oh, is this the kid you saved? He's cute. What's his name?"

At the director’s words, Han Ha-ram quickly hid behind me.

He listens well.

"His name is Han Ha-ram. He's very shy, so please understand."

"Oh, of course, I understand. I have a four-year-old daughter myself. You did a great job."

The director patted my shoulder and asked me to do my best for today's shoot.

As he was about to walk away, he pointed to Han Ha-ram’s shoes.

"Did you tie your shoelaces like that on purpose? It’s unique."

"......"

Han Ha-ram lowered his head deeply.

He fidgeted, trying to hide his feet, and the director, realizing his mistake, quickly apologized, "Oh, I didn’t mean it like that. I’m sorry, sorry."

"Yeon-jae, am I weird?"

"Not at all."

"But that person…."

Han Ha-ram's shoelaces were tied in a single continuous loop, looking like a child had done it.

Of course, he had done it himself.

‘He insisted on doing it by himself.’

In the morning, he refused my help, saying he didn’t want it.

Now, just because someone made a comment, his attitude changed completely.

Seeing his suddenly deflated face made me laugh.

He’s really just a kid.

"The director said it's unique, not weird."

"Isn’t that the same thing?"

"Unique means different from others. It means special. It’s not weird."

Despite my explanation, his expression didn't brighten.

‘Sigh.’

I bent down and untied my own shoelaces.

I tied them similarly to how Han Ha-ram had tied his, then looked at him.

"Okay? Now we're a pair."

"......Hehe."

Han Ha-ram giggled.