Translated by: ShawnSuh Edited by: SootyOwl Clunk . The bus rattled, and Juho woke up from the sudden impact . Yawn . He was on his way to the publis.h.i.+ng district for a lunch meeting with Nam Kyung at the same restaurant from last meeting and looked around the bus to see how many more stops were left . Two more . He thought of Seo Kw.a.n.g as he looked out of the window at the scenery zooming past . The night after he had indulged in pizza with Juho, he had asked his parents to send him to a private inst.i.tute to learn English . His parents willingly accepted his request . Not many parents would stop their child from wanting to study more . Since then, he had changed . Instead of reading books, he occupied himself with memorizing English words . What didnt change was that he still wasnt paying attention in cla.s.s . In terms of writing, he worked even harder to improve his skill . After the school essay contest, he had been gradually distancing himself from writing . He had struggled to finish his composition and spent even less time thinking . His skill had been solid from the sheer amount of reading he had accustomed himself to, but had wrestled with creative writing and hadnt bothered to overcome his weakness . However, he had been fully aware that the cause of his weakness was in himself and had asked Juho to write sincerely, saying that he wanted to read what Juho wrote . So, Juho had written with all of his heart . As a result, Seo Kw.a.n.g had lost interest in writing . Now, he began to write again, just like he had before . No, he was working even harder . The reason he had picked up his pen had been simple . He simply had found a purpose, a new purpose to write . Juho thought of the day when he shared that purpose with him in person . They had been on their way to the science room together . Hey, he called for Juho, who had been walking ahead . Juho stopped and looked back . Yeah? Seo Kw.a.n.g looked up at his eyes from where he stood and said determinedly, Im going to be translator . It had been his resolution and desire . A freshman in high school, he had finally found something that he wanted to do after his breakthrough after the Ginger incident . He had decided to commit his life to translating until the day he couldnt work anymore . He wanted to be a translator who enabled people to have access to more books . Juho looked down from where he stood and saw that Seo Kw.a.n.g had never been so determined before . So, you go ahead and be a writer . Why? Juho asked after a brief moment of silence . Your writing tends to move people . Look at how I turned out . Isnt that because of your first love? OK, now youre pouring salt on an open wound, he said sternly . Then, he stopped Juho as he tried to walk away . You should be a writer . I want you to . Its not like you want to do anything else . Well… Im not sure . Its not like I can be a novelist just because I dont have anything I want to do, you know? So, youre not going to be a writer? he asked . I didnt say that . He was already a writer . He had already made his debut and had his book released . However, that hadnt been his end goal . There were limits to being a novelist, and Juho didnt want his life to be under such restrictions . He slowly opened his mouth and proclaimed, rewarding Seo Kw.a.n.g for sharing his future goal honestly, I want to be great . What? It might sound somewhat childish and exaggerated, but thats the kind of thing I want . For a while, Seo Kw.a.n.g seemed dumbfounded . Well, then be a great writer . A great storyteller, he said with a smile . Haha . What makes you so desperate for me to become a writer? Juho asked as he laughed at the sound of the word he had become so familiar with . Its so that I can translate your books . Thats my goal, Seo Kw.a.n.g answered . Thats kind of silly . What did you say? We should get going . Were running late . I said what did you… Hey, hey! We ended up being late, and Mr . Moon looked daggers at us, Juho reminisced as he stared out the window . The bus started moving again toward the next stop . From that point on, Seo Kw.a.n.g would change even more . It was not about whether or not he was going to be successful . There was a world of difference between someone with a goal and someone without one . It hadnt been that long since he had started learning English, but Juho was certain that he was going to pick it up quickly . After all, Seo Kw.a.n.gs skills with language were quite impressive . He imagined Seo Kw.a.n.g as a translator . It suited him quite well . What would it be like if he actually translated my books? he thought . The books translated by Seo Kw.a.n.g would reach all over the world . People who spoke other languages would laugh and cry as they read what he had translated . However, it would be a while until that could happen . As Juho looked up after organizing his thoughts, he rushed to press the stop b.u.t.ton . d.a.m.n it! I missed my stop . When he finally got out of the bus, he appeared in front of a publis.h.i.+ng company . The restaurant had been long gone . The good news was that there was still time until their meeting, so he wouldnt have to worry about making Nam Kyung wait . He was left with no choice, but to let Nam Kyung know . Ill meet you in front of your office, Juho wrote in his text . At that moment, Nam Kyung was hearing about a strange man who had appeared in front of the office and hadnt even been aware of his phone vibrating on his desk . Meanwhile, Juho made his way toward Nam Kyungs publis.h.i.+ng company . There were cars parked here and there in the streets . He checked his phone as he walked, but Nam Kyung hadnt responded yet . Maybe hes busy . Im sure h.e.l.l still come out on time, he thought to himself . Look, its a fox! I like bunnies more . There was a family with children in the distance . A young boy and a girl each had a picture book in their hands . That must have been what the kids were talking about . No running! Youll fall and hurt yourselves! The kids were excited beyond control . They seemed like they couldnt be still . Juho heard their laughter from where he was and thought the sight of the little girl following after her brother was quite adorable . He watched for a bit, but continued on after he remembered he had plans with Nam Kyung . His office was right around the corner, so there was no way that they would miss each other . Scuse me . I should give him a call when Im in front of the building . Hey . Since Im already here, maybe I should suggest going somewhere nearby . Im sure h.e.l.l know a place . h.e.l.lo? Scuse me! Juho looked back to see who was shouting . Somebody must have been calling for him . The first thing that had caught his eyes were a pair of old jeans worn by a man . He was somewhat chubby and seemed to be around in his forties . Me? Yes, young man . Thanks for stopping, the man answered with a husky voice . For some reason, the formality in his speech didnt quite match his appearance . Where are you headed to, young man? A publis.h.i.+ng company, Juho answered somewhat suspiciously . What business do you have there? He didnt sound like he was criticizing . He was genuinely asking for his reason for going there . Who is this person? Is this a survey? Is he going to ask if Im interested in enlightenment or buying something from him? Contrary to his speculations, the man brought up neither of those things . Juho had wondered if he was a reporter, but he didnt seem to have a camera on him . Is he an employee for the publis.h.i.+ng company? He doesnt seem like it… he thought . Which publis.h.i.+ng company were you headed to? Seeing how Juho remained quiet, he rephrased his question . Zelkova Publis.h.i.+ng Company, right over there, Juho said as he pointed at a building . The man turned his head toward the direction Juho had pointed, and then turned back to look at him again . Juho was confused . If you dont mind me asking, who are you, ahjussi? he asked as he stared back . (TLs note: ahjussi means mister in Korean, usually referring to an older man . ) His eyes sparkled . He seemed like he was certain of something . Whats he so certain of? Im the director that you turned down, he answered brusquely before Juho even had time to think . Uh, oh! His brain spun faster than usual . Im not sure what youre talking about . Now, if you dont mind, I have a place to… Mr . Yun Woo . Haha! Yep, you hear that name everywhere nowadays, he gave a nonsense answer as he slowly stepped back . He couldnt decide whether he should run or try to strike a conversation with him . Whats a director doing in front of a publis.h.i.+ng company? Is he here to see me? Then, I should probably try to talk to him at least… He contemplated . He studied the directors face to see if he had come to express his resentment towards being turned down, but rather than anger, there was nothing but certainty . He seemed certain that Juho was Yun Woo . How did he know? Its not like its written on my face, Juho thought . You were looking at that family over there just now, right? the director asked as a way to keep Juho from running away . An average high school student wouldnt look at a family like that . Not just high school students, but people in general . They would walk right past them because theyre busy surviving . Unless they work in a field like the one you and I work in, they wouldnt bother . Youre an author, am I right? he explained his reason for thinking Juho to be Yun Woo . The field, he must have meant a field of work that required an individual to make detailed observations in a regular basis . Regardless of field, there were occupations like that . One of them was being a writer . Being a director was probably similar . He had to have been observing Juho to reach his conclusion . Juho stopped in his tracks . He had really come looking for Yun Woo . What are the odds? So, he had decided to talk to the director . What are the odds? Juho admitted to the directors speculation . It was bound to happen . Ive been coming here every morning to meet you, he said with a smile . Every morning? Yes, right here . Whether it rained or snowed . How touching, Juho thought . At once, he continued as he set aside his jokes, I apologize if I startled you . Its not pleasant to have a visitor when you had already turned him down before . But give me just a little bit of your time . I brought the scenario . His coa.r.s.e hands moved about in the air . His exaggerated movements were telling Juho that he was nervous . Id really like to make your book into a movie, Mr . Woo . Ive read it at least twenty times . I must do this, he said determinedly . The fact that he had been waiting for him day in and day out had already been impressive . However, what really left an impression was the intense pa.s.sion in his eyes . There was desperation behind them . It wasnt something Juho saw everyday . Well then, should we discuss more over tea? That sounds great! the director answered with a bright smile . At that moment, Juho saw Nam Kyung in the distance . He was running and shouting something . Speak of the devil! There comes the editor . We should all go together . Huh… he looks like hes in a rush . I wonder whats going on . Contrary to Juho, the director seemed to have an idea . He must have heard about a strange man lingering around his office . I sensed that the employees there have been looking at me suspiciously for the last several days, he said nonchalantly . Soon, Nam Kyung stopped as he gasped for air . He took turns looking at Juho and then the director . Why are you here? Ive heard about a strange… Mr . Ju?! What are you doing here?! Sang Young Ju, that was his name .