Chapter 46 (1/2)
Chapter 46 – Follow Me If You Can
“How is it?”
“What do you think? It’s great.”
Jaegun said positively at Somii’s thought.
Who would dislike their work becoming a comic?
Jaegun didn’t think of anything else.
And it was Comic KT, so there was no need to hesitate.
“But I have no knowledge of comics, so I have no idea about the profit distributions.”
“I have no idea either…”
Somii explained with wide eyes.
“If you do this comic with Comic KT, that means your novel will be a contract. Comic KT will buy the drawer, the writer, and others. It’s also very hard to make the entire story into one comic.”
“Yes.”
“The editor said it will be about 10 percent. 10 percent of the webtoon. So 5 to 5 with StarBooks as well. Because it’s a derivative work.”
“Hm, yes.”
Jaegun was thinking about the contract that all had the word “derivate” work. Whether if it was a movie or comic remake, the original was his.
Jaegun didn’t pay any attention to this at all his entire life, because he didn’t know his work would be used for another work.
‘Modern Ranking will be made into a comic…!’
The movie that played in his mind was coming alive. It was Jaegun who still didn’t believe what was happening.
“There’s not gonna be a huge profit. If the profit is about 1000 dollars, you get about 50 dollars.”
“Yes.”
“But if the webtoon gets good, the novel gets good publicity too. The 3rd book of the Ranking series. If the paper books go out, then the electronic version goes out, and then you can let the webtoons go out. That would be great.”
Jaegun smiled.
Tewon’s expression that said to not forget his focus came up in his mind. He could always trust that man.
“I’ll do it.”
Jaegun decided without saying anything.
“I hope it goes to a good writer and becomes well made.”
“I hope it does. Don’t worry. I’ll see if it’s good. And if the candidate is decided, I’ll send him or her to you and ask for your opinion.”
“Thank you.”
The food was brought in and they started to eat.
Jaegun ate happily with Somii. The finished work relieved him.
“Uh, Writer Ha.”
Somii said as she poured him a cup of water.
“Are you writing anything?”
“No, Not really.”
“Then… do you… do you have any chance of writing a sequel.”
Jaegun was thinking ‘Of course’ as Somii struggled to speak.
As the 3rd book was done, StarBooks wanted a sequel. As Somii requested the webtoons first, the order was pushed back.
“I’m sorry, but I have no idea of story currently. I can’t think of anything either.”
“You must be tired. Then I can’t really ask either. I’ll wait, sir.”
Somii backed off quickly.
Jaegun felt relieved, but slightly suspicious. He knew Somii was the type to put all her energy into her work.
But she gave up this quickly
He thought she would ask a bit more.
‘Maybe she really thought of my well-being.’
As lunch ended, Jaegun still thought it was suspicious. He glanced at her face, but still couldn’t see her feelings.
“That was a good meal, Somii.”
“No, this meal was good because of you, writer.”
The two people went outside and stood by the road.
The wind was cool and soft. The heat was mild as well, so it would be good to go out somewhere.
“Are you going back to work?”
“No, Comic KT.”
“Now?”
“Yes, I’ve heard your response, so I should go ahead. It’s why I came out.”
Somii smiled and said.
Her foot was brus.h.i.+ng against the leaves on the ground.
Jaegun smiled as he thought of the time when Somii’s shoe came off during a writer’s meeting
“Why did you laugh?”
“No reason.”
“I’m curious and you’re always like that. Like that writer’s meeting, hm…”
Somii smiled shyly and stopped. She thought of the time that Jaegun picked up the shoe. It wasn’t as embarra.s.sing, but still was.
“Where is Comic KT?”
“Samsung.”
“A bit of distance.”
“About 30 minutes by subway.”
The two people stood looking at different places but they had the same thoughts.
‘Should I go with her?”
‘Will he like it if I ask him to go along?’
There was no point in asking Jaegun really.
But Jaegun was the original writer for the webtoon novel. If he wanted to see the contract or the process, it wouldn’t be odd.
‘No, I can’t do this.’
Jaegun made the decision before Somii.
He thought that he wanted to spend a bit more time with Somii. But now, it wasn’t as appealing.
Somii was working and there was no reason to follow and bother her.
“Let’s go the subway station then.”
“Yes…”
Somii pushed aside her slightly disappointed feeling and followed Jaegun.
They walked slowly together along the red leaves.
Somii was avoiding the lines on the concrete.
“Are you going to go home right away?”
“I’m going to stop by a bookstore.”
Jaegun answered.
He was going to stop by at the bookstore after meeting Somii. He didn’t get to read anything because he was writing so much.