The Genius Actor Who Brings Misfortune

Translator: Marctempest
Editor: Rynfinity

Chapter 65

[Notice] Fan Name Voting Completed! Thank you for participating.

Hello, this is the representative manager of Lee Yeon-jae’s fan cafe.

Over the past two weeks, more people than expected participated in the fan name voting. Thank you.

Currently, we are discussing with Woo-yeon Entertainment about designating this cafe as Yeon-jae’s official fan cafe, and we will announce it as soon as a decision is made.

In principle, we should confirm Yeon-jae’s intentions through the agency first before making a final decision, but as you know, since the accident, it might feel burdensome for him to go through such a process.

Please note that the fan name decided through our informal voting could change according to Yeon-jae’s preferences in the future.

Nevertheless, the reason we hurried the fan name voting is to prepare for Yeon-jae’s upcoming birthday.

Thinking of sending various gifts with the fan name already makes me excited!

We will inform you about the recruitment of staff, gift voting, and account opening through future posts, so please show a lot of interest.

Sorry for the long preamble. Many fans call Yeon-jae “Bambi,” like the animated deer character.

The fan name decided by vote is ‘Biyeon,’ taking the middle character of Bambi and Yeon-jae’s name!

To explain to those who might find the word Biyeon unfamiliar, the dictionary meaning of Biyeon (飛鳶) refers to ‘a kite flying high in the sky using the wind.’

Also, the adjective ‘Biyeon (賁然)’ means ‘brightly shining.’

Thus, the fan name Biyeon means ‘to become a being that lifts Yeon-jae, who shines brightly, high in the sky.’ ^__^

Please continue to be active. Strive to be fans Yeon-jae can be proud of!

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“Bambi, what are you doing after today?”

“I didn’t have any plans, but now I do.”

“What is it?”

“I’m going to hang out with someone who doesn’t call me Bambi.”

“Oh, why~ It’s a precious name given by fans, why act like that?”

It had been a while since I last saw Noh Bi-hyuk, who chuckled, saying I lacked a fan service spirit and that I couldn’t survive in the entertainment industry that way.

As soon as I arrived at school, he called me ‘Bambi,’ so I thought he had picked up something strange again, but apparently, my fans… call me that in the fan cafe.

Still, it was a relief that he didn’t mock me for the fact that a fan cafe was created because of the word Bambi.

Wondering if the company already knew, I contacted Manager An Jin-bae, who said he was planning to ask me about it tonight anyway.

When asked if it was okay to have the fan name Biyeon, I replied indifferently that I didn’t mind.

Isn’t it strange for me to be involved in naming my fans in the first place?

I was roughly dealing with Noh Bi-hyuk, who was acting more mischievous than usual since it had been a while, when an empty desk caught my eye among the noisy kids.

As I stared at it without realizing it, Noh Bi-hyuk, who had been grinning, also turned his gaze to the empty desk.

A large hand suddenly blocked my view.

“Hey, don’t look. Just think of good things.”

“I wasn’t thinking about anything.”

“Sure. Our Bambi is busy just thinking about the fans.”

This guy, seriously.

When I glared at him, he laughed as if he couldn’t find it any funnier. How could it be that funny?

Noh Bi-hyuk, who had been laughing foolishly, then asked, “But why Bambi, of all things?” How would I know that?

“Bambi isn’t so bad, but wouldn’t a hedgehog suit you better?”

A hedgehog, seriously. Where did that come from now?

I ignored his comment, thinking it wasn’t worth responding to, but Noh Bi-hyuk continued to talk to himself without any discouragement.

Ignoring the heavy head leaning on my shoulder, I skimmed through my book, but I was also curious.

Why Bambi? The image of a deer seems to suit someone like Sung Lee-jun more than me.

Since there was no one to ask, I quickly dismissed my curiosity.

Then the empty seat I saw earlier popped into my mind.

A seat that Oh Seung-hyun sat in just a month ago.

‘You don’t need to worry about anything, actor.’

On the day I woke up after the surgery, Manager An Jin-bae, looking like he hadn’t slept a wink, said this when I asked about Oh Seung-hyun.

I wanted to ask more, but seeing his utterly exhausted face, I couldn’t bring myself to bother him further.

After some time, I asked Jung-hyun hyung, but he also told me to just focus on resting while patting my head.

However, I didn’t have to wait in frustration.

I had Mist.

‘Shall we start from this page?’

‘Yes, thank you, Mist.’

‘It’s nothing….’

Holding Mist, who had turned into a four-year-old child, in my arms, I checked the links Mist projected onto the wall one by one.

The biggest advantage of Mist’s search feature was that it had no restrictions.

It was convenient to check various things as it could access websites blocked by security without any issues.

I checked internal documents drafted at the police station, various communities, and news articles.

The agency’s official statement was, ‘A classmate impulsively pushed me, and the motive for the push is currently under investigation.’

Of course, people were in an uproar.

I was surprised by the intensity of the reaction.

Well, it was a big deal to have almost killed someone in front of everyone.

I also found out something else.

When Mist and I meet, other people can’t be seen, but while I’m awake, Mist can move around anywhere without restriction.

One day, I asked Mist to check on Manager An Jin-bae and the agency, and the next day, Mist came running with wide eyes.

‘Yeon-jae! This person is more amazing than I thought!’

‘Huh? Why Jin-bae hyung?’

Instead of saying more, Mist projected another screen on the wall.

I thought Mist was going to search for something, but the screen showed Manager An Jin-bae moving around.

It was what Mist observed while following him today.

In addition to the search function, Mist could also record.

It really drives home the point that Mist isn’t human at times like this.

Anyway, through watching Manager An Jin-bae talking to someone, I learned unexpected information.

Manager An Jin-bae’s parents are co-representatives of the largest law firm in the country.

Moreover, it seemed he was closely connected with someone influential in the police.

‘It doesn’t matter. I will see this through to the end.’

In the video, Manager An Jin-bae’s appearance looked completely different from usual as he said this.

Recalling the conversation from a few days ago while watching his unfamiliar appearance, I remembered what Noh Bi-hyuk said.

He mentioned that Oh Seung-hyun was forced to transfer schools without going through disciplinary action or a ‘School Violence Committee,’ and he was surprised at how neatly it was handled.

I thought Manager An Jin-bae might have had a hand in it.

He didn’t have to go that far.

He was truly a manager with an overflowing sense of duty.

“So, are you really okay now?”

“How many times do I have to say it? I’m okay, that’s why I was discharged.”

“Oh~! If you knew how worried Bi-hyuk was that day, you wouldn’t say that so coldly….”

“…I get it. Let’s go to a karaoke bar after school.”

“Okay~! Should I tell Ha-eun?”

Noh Bi-hyuk grinned and ran to Park Ha-eun.

Even though he spoke so playfully now, his expression at the hospital was anything but playful.

His pupils were dilated in shock, his mouth was stiff, and his eyebrows were deeply furrowed.

The memory of his expression was so vivid that I couldn’t brush it off like any other time when he brought it up.

In fact, even if I hadn’t seen that expression, I could easily imagine how shocked he must have been that day.

After all, it was Noh Bi-hyuk who was next to me when the paramedics arrived.

If you see a classmate bleeding heavily just a few minutes after parting ways, you can’t help but be shocked.

‘Anyway, I’ve practiced my acting enough.’

Thinking that I should listen to Noh Bi-hyuk sing at the karaoke bar after a long time, I sent a text message to Manager An Jin-bae.

I told him that I’d be going to the karaoke bar with the kids today, so he didn’t need to come.

What I didn’t expect was that even after replying to my text, Manager An Jin-bae’s car was parked in front of the school.

“Hyung? Didn’t you see my text? No, you even replied.”

“I came to give you a ride. Your friends can come too.”

“…? The karaoke bar is right over there.”

“I know. Please get in, actor.”

Without giving me time to be embarrassed, he gently pushed me into the car.

Park Ha-eun, who got in with me, looked just as bewildered, but Noh Bi-hyuk was already wearing his seatbelt.

He even smiled and said, “Wow~! It’s a celebrity’s car!”

I wondered if anything was difficult for him

.

While I marveled at Noh Bi-hyuk, who sat in the car as if it were his own, Manager An Jin-bae greeted Park Ha-eun.

“Hello. It’s the first time we’ve spoken properly.”

“Oh, hello! I’m Park Ha-eun. I’m in the same class as Yeon-jae!”

“Hyung, can we go for a drive?”

“Shall we? Do you not want to go to the karaoke bar?”

“We can go next time! Ha-eun, are you okay with that?”

“Yeah!”

The sky, tinted with sunset, was perfect for a drive.

At Noh Bi-hyuk’s suggestion, Park Ha-eun widened her eyes and nodded enthusiastically.

Manager An Jin-bae smiled and started the car gently.

“Then shall we have dinner together? There’s a great noodle place nearby.”

“Wow. I really love noodles.”

“Great. Just get permission from your parents in advance.”

“I’m usually allowed to come home late~.”

“I’m also free today!”

Noh Bi-hyuk laughed as Park Ha-eun fidgeted, saying the noodles sounded delicious.

In no time, the car, which had become lively, passed by the karaoke bar.

‘……Did they forget I’m here?’

I felt a bit awkward since no one asked me, but I wasn’t in a bad mood.

Seeing how well the three of them got along made me smile too.

The impromptu drive was refreshing, and the glossy noodles were chewy.

* * *

The peaceful days were shattered one evening by something Manager An Jin-bae said.

I asked again, thinking I had misheard.

“…Did he really say that? He wants to apologize?”

“Yes. He said he really wants to apologize, even if we don’t settle. He could be an actor.”

Manager An Jin-bae’s sarcastic reply came bluntly.

Though his deeply furrowed brows made him look fierce, his expression was still gentler than mine.

An apology? He nearly killed someone and now he wants to apologize.

“I don’t need that.”

I laughed in disbelief.

An apology from Oh Seung-hyun seemed like the most useless thing in the world.

He might as well give me money.

“Got it. I’ll decline on your behalf, so don’t worry about it.”

“Hyung. Even if I don’t settle, the outcome won’t change, right?”

“Yes. Unfortunately… whether you settle or not, due to his age, the best he can get is a protective disposition.”

Tch. A protective disposition won’t even be recorded as a criminal record.

The thought of Oh Seung-hyun walking around later as if he’s a normal person made my teeth clench.

I’m not a saint, and I can’t look favorably upon someone who almost killed me. Nor do I want to.

As I pondered ways to block his future path, a shadow fell over me.

Manager An Jin-bae handed me neatly sliced apples with a gentle smile.

“I told you, didn’t I, actor?”

“Yes?”

“You don’t have to worry about anything. The juvenile law doesn’t matter. It would be better if he went to prison.”

His tone was too cheerful considering the content.

And the plans he explained next were methods I never could have imagined.

It sent chills down my spine even though I was the victim.

But I must have been really angry.

Hearing that made me laugh.

“Before you execute that plan, can I meet him?”

“To receive his apology?”

“No, I don’t need that. I have something to ask.”

Manager An Jin-bae, who seemed puzzled, smiled back when I silently smiled and replied, “As you wish.”

He said he would keep me updated on the progress, so I shouldn’t worry about it anymore.

I nodded obediently.

Of course, I had no intention of truly ignoring it.

After all, it was my matter.

Time passed, and on December 31st, the acting awards ceremony was held.