Chapter 31
The scenery of Seoul unfolds before me. It looks somewhat similar to the world I once lived in, yet subtly different.
For the record, we moved houses. After Reina became a B-rank Magical Girl, she started earning significantly more money and proudly rented an apartment in the heart of Seoul.
The income difference between a B-rank and a C-rank Magical Girl is on a whole other level. To put it bluntly, there’s a saying that B-rank Magical Girls earn, on average, nearly ten times more than C-rank ones.
Of course, the income varies depending on a Magical Girl’s popularity and achievements, but that wasn’t something we had to worry about. Reina was already one of the most popular B-rank Magical Girls.
[S-Rank Monster Stopped by B-Rank Magical Girl… Promoted to B-Rank in Just One Month]
[C-Rank Magical Girl Who Defeated a B-Rank, Returns as a B-Rank After Stopping an S-Rank Monster]
[Renowned Magical Girl Hong-ryeon Praises B-Rank Magical Girl ‘Reina’]
[Magical Girl Reina Fan Club Established… Skyrocketing Popularity]
Reina was still flustered by her newfound fame. And understandably so—before I came along, she used to say that she didn’t have a single fan.
But I knew. I knew that Reina could become an even greater Magical Girl. That Lee Su-hui, the person, could become someone far better.
“This is… incredible…”
Reina swallowed nervously as she looked at the overwhelming response toward her. I couldn’t help but chuckle at her reaction.
“It’s nice to see you happy, but don’t stare at your phone too much. You’ll hurt your eyes.”
“But… but all these people are talking about me!”
“Wouldn’t you feel it more clearly by seeing it for yourself, rather than just reading about it in articles?”
At that, Su-hui responded with a puzzled voice.
“What… do you mean?”
“Ever since the incident in North Korea went public, you’ve been getting flooded with TV appearance offers.”
“TV appearances?”
Su-hui looked like she hadn’t even considered such a possibility. I shrugged in response.
“You’ve become a national celebrity. There are various offers for entertainment shows and commercials. Want to take a look? We should filter out the ones that aren’t worth your time.”
That’s right. From B-rank onwards, a Magical Girl doesn’t earn money just from hunting monsters. B-rank Magical Girls become literal celebrities. In fact, their side income from TV appearances and commercials often surpasses their monster-hunting earnings.
“Let’s skip this one.”
At my suggestion, Reina made a confused sound.
“Why? It’s a famous show…”
“If you look at the concept, it’s a show featuring ‘promising young Magical Girls,’ which means the moment you appear, they’ll lump you in with the other ‘promising talents.’”
“Is that a bad thing?”
“Yes, because you’re not just some ‘promising talent.’ While you may be in the same rank as other Magical Girls, your accomplishments are far beyond theirs.”
Indeed, how dare they try to act like they’re in the same league? Reina fought against an S-rank monster, while the others, at most, hunted D-rank or C-rank monsters. Her achievements and fame are on a completely different level.
“Usually, those kinds of shows are just a ploy by big management companies to promote their rising stars. It’s likely Mirinae or Mu-reung Do-won are behind it.”
“Oh, I see. That makes sense.”
Listening to my explanation, Su-hui nodded in understanding.
“Also, Magical Girls from big management companies are trained in media appearances. If you go on the show, there’s a high chance they’ll get more screen time than you. It’s obvious they want to use you as a stepping stone for their own girls, even though you’re way ahead of them.”
“…Really?”
I responded with certainty.
“Yes, really. The show Su-hui should be appearing on is one where she’s the main guest.”
With that, I started sorting through various TV shows and advertisements.
“This advertisement is also better to avoid. The product reviews aren’t good. And this one doesn’t seem to fit Su-hui’s image either.”
Su-hui then asked me.
“Why? It could suit me, right?”
At that, I gave a slight smile.
“This one is on the sexy side. Are you okay with that?”
Reina and sexy… I can’t quite picture that.
Suddenly, Su-hui flared up and shouted.
“I can be sexy too!”
And with that, she abruptly grabbed my hand and placed it on her chest.
“See! I have a chest too! I’m an adult now!”
I stood there, stunned by the unexpected turn of events. How… how should I even respond to this?
Something soft pressed against my hand.
And it wasn’t just me who noticed.
Su-hui’s face quickly turned beet red, and with a loud “Waaaah?!” she hastily pulled away from me.
“…Su-hui?”
“N-no, I didn’t mean it like that, I-I’m sorry!”
With her face still flushed, Su-hui quickly retreated to her room, slamming the door shut.
I stood there, feeling my own face heat up, and muttered.
“What… just happened…”
…
And so, Su-hui and I officially began managing her schedule. It was essential to boost Reina’s exposure now, increasing her value for the future. Though the number of schedules to handle wasn’t exactly small.
“Um, Seung-hyun… how many more schedules do we have?”
“There’s one more interview in a bit. After that, you’re done for today.”
“Wow, really…?”
She weakly raised her arms, waving them in mock celebration.
Feeling sympathy for her, I pulled the car over for a moment and said,
“Wanna stop by a café for some coffee?”
“Huh? Aren’t we supposed to keep moving?”
“The interview location is nearby, and we’ve got some extra time, so we can take a proper break. What do you think?”
At this, her face lit up, and she eagerly nodded.
“Yes, that sounds great!”
After parking the car, we headed to a café together. As we walked, Su-hui chuckled and said,
“It feels like things have been so hectic lately, but just chatting with you here in a café feels really nice.”
I nodded in agreement and replied.
“Yes, me too. Just hang in there a little longer. Once we get through the next few days, things will slow down. This is the busiest time right now.”
“Okay… I need something sweet. How about mint chocolate?”
Mint chocolate? Why would anyone eat that? I looked at Reina with a brief expression of disbelief but then nodded in agreement.
“Sure, have whatever you like.”
After ordering drinks and sitting down, I quietly listened to Su-hui chatter away. But then, I began to feel something strange.
It felt like someone was watching us.
What is this feeling? Maybe I was mistaken, but the odds of that were low. After all, this body’s true nature is that of a monster, so its physical senses far surpass those of a human.
I casually glanced around as if I hadn’t noticed anything. And there, I saw someone who appeared to be working but kept sneaking glances at the two of us.
What’s going on? Why is that person watching us like that?
At that moment, the man who had been observing us started talking to someone on the phone. As I listened carefully, I could hear bits of conversation about management companies and contracts.
I was certain now. That guy was affiliated with some management company.
Just as I was about to give Su-hui a subtle signal that we should leave, the man stood up and walked directly toward us.
“Excuse me, but aren’t you Magical Girl Reina?”
Su-hui, looking pleased that someone recognized her, smiled brightly and answered.
“Oh, yes, that’s right.”
He smiled as well and quickly got to the point.
“As I thought. I’m Jung il-hwan from Mirinae. May I speak with you for a moment? Is the person next to you your manager?”
At his words, I frowned. Mirinae? Hong-ryeon had warned me about them. She said they were one of the most notorious management companies.
“Yes, this is my personal manager. I’m not interested in signing with any other management companies right now, so there’s nothing to discuss.”
“Haha, a personal manager, you say? You two must be quite close. But we at Mirinae offer support far beyond what a personal manager can provide. The scope of what we offer is incomparable. Let me get straight to the point—would you consider signing with Mirinae?”
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