Ryzane's doomed fanart era

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In the end, it ended up being closer to what happened in 392 instead lol

Tl

Thoughts and descriptors both in parenthesis

KSE: (using respectful language) W-who... Oh, the auditor... W-why here...

BSH: (honorifics on) the cctvs are off

KSE (honorifics off) Why are you here?

BSH: Ha! (Enters while wearing shoes) You really know how to act

KSE: Yeah, thanks

BSH: ...

KSE: Anyway, to think you can even turn of the cctvs. It really is something else to be the section chief from the main office. But are you sure this is okay?

BSH: are you comparing me to a worker? Don't you think you're being presumptuous?

KSE: If the reason is vague, you might be suspected.

BSH: I'm different from a mere worker like you. (crooked smile) I'm doing random inspections on a few break rooms for the workers. You thought I was wasting time just because of you? You think too much of yourself.

(KSE: yeah sure... Well as long as you're certain of yourself)

BSH: Anyway, staying in this room for 5-10 mins wouldn't be suspicious at all. (shrugs) Enough with useless concerns... You received the money, right?

KSE: the bill being cancelled?

BSH: Of course that. Who did you think did that?

KSE: (wow. (sincerely impressed) thank you, I really needed that money...!)

BSH: Give me that.

KSE: hm?

BSH: Half that money is of course mine, so prepare that.

KSE: I used it all...

BSH: ~!

KSE: just kidding.

BSH: ...

KSE: But I do want to not give it to you.

BSH: (clenches fists then opens) Look at you, shamefully risking your life for a pittance. And you're even joking about the money? Can civil servants embezzle -

KSE: Hmm, shouldn't it be okay since I'm no longer a civil servant?

BSH: ...

(While BSH is quiet, KSE organizes the bag)

BSH: (suddenly) were you originally an agent, and you infiltrated Daydream?

KSE: (calmly) No. What you knew was the truth. A spy.

(Long silence)

(KSE: this is awkward.)

KSE: What you said in the morning, you were telling me to not take the pill, right?

BSH: ...at least you can read the room to that degree. Yes, I was telling you to not take the pill. Because it's a darkness.

(KSE takes out the pill)

BSH: Why are you touching it with your hand? Throw it away.

KSE: What darkness is it?

BSH: The specifics are censored in the documents. They were trying like hell to not let me know. Still, they're only a researcher working at a branch like this. I'll find out soon enough.

KSE: ... Don't do anything too conspicuous.

BSH: (snort) Didn't you ask me to smuggle you out so that you could leave safely in a week?

(KSE: I didn't go that far in asking him for help...?)

BSH: You're suddenly acting like you care a lot about me, but I don't need it. As if I'm still a supervisor.

KSE: I'm saying, be careful regardless. I can still worry.

BSH: ...

BSH: (in suppressed voice) ...I really don't know what you're thinking.

(KSE: that's what I want to say...)

BSH: ...Did you infiltrate this Namhae branch to investigate it?

KSE: Not really, but since I'm stuck here anyway, I've been looking into it. It's suspicious in many ways.

(KSE takes out glasses)

KSE: First of all, this room is suspicious.

BSH: this room?

KSE: yeah. So I'm going to take a look at what it was like before becoming workers' quarters.

(KSE takes out glasses from the case. BSH's eyes shine.)

BSH: 'What it was like'? Don't tell me those glasses show the past?

(KSE nods)

BSH: That's the item you mentioned yesterday, right? The 1st prize.

KSE: Right.

(Greed flashes in BSH's eye. However unlike before, he quickly becomes composed again.)

(But he speaks the same way.)

BSH: Well, enjoy yourself. You'll have to pay it up politely as escape fee, the day you get out of here.

(KSE: Dream on.)

(KSE sees Ho's office & hurriedly looks around)

BSH: What is it? What do you see?

KSE: Director Ho's former office

BSH: ...?!

KSE: I heard he used to work here before becoming Director.

BSH: Give me that. Let me see too.

KSE: You're saying that so easily when you don't even know what the side effect is?

BSH: ...

(KSE explores a bit more, finds door etc, takes the glasses off. His eyes bleed.)

BSH: ...!

KSE: ah, this is the side effect. It's fine.

BSH: ...

(KSE wipes his eyes and puts the glasses away)

KSE: Everything important seems to be hidden beyond that mud wall, so there's no need to take a look. Seems like there's a lot hidden in the branch office. Plenty of material for you to have fun auditing.

BSH: ...ha.

(KSE: I should be the one groaning, why are you making that noise?)

(KSE: wait, bsh might know more info)

KSE: Haven't you heard anything about this Namhae branch on your way to audit?

BSH: Well... They do say that each branch has its own characteristic. Namhae branch is... (He'd been pressing his forehead with his gloved hand. He frowns) People say that while the working environment is poor, the efficiency is high. They're good at reusing resources, uses less supplies... And there was also word that they're a bit of an experimental operation.

KSE: what about location?

BSH: they were trying like hell to keep the location a secret. Moving people in cars with tinted windows.

(KSE: so you don't know...)

(But instead of pointing it out to keep BSH disciplined etc, he just nods)

KSE: Sounds like it really would be difficult to know.

BSH: ...

KSE: ...

(Awkward silence)

KSE: ...Anyway, to investigate this further, it'd be nice if I could dig out this soil secretly. Would it be possible to keep the cctv here turned off permanently, or get rid of it?

BSH: That won't be impossible to do. (Crosses arms) But do you think I'll do it when you're talking to me like that?

(KSE: this again.)

BSH: If you're in your right mind, shouldn't you be saying '(in honorifics) Do this please, I beg of you' first?

KSE: (in honorifics) Sure. Do this please. I beg of you.

BSH: ...

(BSH looks deflated)

BSH: ...Never mind. Just keep still, don't do anything useless like investigating. I'm not going to turn off the cctv for you.

(BSH wristwatch rings)

BSH: I'll come back, don't do anything else until then. And don't unnecessarily use items. I don't like used goods.

KSE: What are you -

BSH: I'm saying, don't walk to your death when there's nothing you can do anyway.

(Turns away and walks out.)

(KSE: What is this? Is he trying to aggravate me, or help me? I don't even know why he's helping me in the first place. He was a bit friendly when I was talking to him as the agent, but I thought that would be over once he found out I'm Kim Soleum.

Well, he certainly did seem to want the item. So, is he doing this to have a reason to be able to take it?

In any case, it's nice to see someone I know after a long time again)

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Thoughts

• omg I wondered if last ep would be the end of bsh but he's still here 🩷 🩷 🩷

• 'Don't eat' <- this is said without honorifics. (But later when actually talking with KSE he uses honorifics)

• the pill is so transparently suspicious lmao

• oh hey he got his money back! I wonder if the audit had anything to do with it...

• lmao KSE immediately changing his speech when BSH says the cctvs are off

• omg it really was bsh who got him the payment?!

• lmao but he wants half

• but he doesn't insist on it once the convo turns...

• "were you originally an agent who infiltrated daydream?" aaa he was wondering about it all this time...

• ok omfg the dialogue is too good I gotta tl today's dialogue too

• omfg this was where Ho used to work!!!

• they're so awkward...

• "yes, please do it, I beg of you" lmfao

• BSH is definitely treating him as the agent... Worried that he might risk his life... Augh

Soo stylish . Makes me crazy

Behavior baek Saheon thinks makes him look hot?

Being attacked

A mystery

TL

KSE: you noticed?

BSH: what?

KSE: you noticed.

BSH: …!

(Researcher runs in)

Researcher: section chief!

Researcher: the contamination here has been removed cleanly…?! (Sees KSE and panics)

KSE: uh, um…

Researcher: I told you to not open your mouth during roll call! This is worth a penalty point. I'm not just warning you, you're getting penalty for real!

KSE: S, sorry… (moves backwards)

Researcher: (hurriedly stepping in front of KSE) Ah! Those workers with end numbers are naturally just like that, you know what it's like, haha…

BSH: I don't.

Researcher: What?

BSH: I don't know what it's like.

Researcher: …!

BSH: It seems you can tell whether or not someone is contaminated just by looking at them?

Researcher: that's,

BSH: (quizzical) then why are you at the branch office?

Researcher: …

BSH: I'll write you a letter of recommendation. With that amazing ability, you should come to the field exploration team.

Researcher: wh, what…?

BSH: For now, I'll request you for my squad. (Grips researcher's shoulder with gloved hand) It just so happens that a supervisor died 3 days ago, so there is an empty spot

Researcher: ….that's,

BSH: It was recorded as 'missing', but they died. I know, since I went in with them and saw them die.

Researcher: ….

BSH: In case you had doubts.

Researcher: I-it's fine! No, no way, what doubt, of course I believe you! But doing research at the branch office fits me, so…

BSH: Ah, I see. This life fits you so well that it's become so comfortable for you, enough to make a mistake in judgement. Is that it?

Researcher: …

BSH: Is that it?

Researcher: of… course

BSH: (Let's go of shoulder and crosses arms) Well, don't worry. That's exactly why I came here to audit.

Researcher: …

BSH: No need for a roll call. I can collect testimony directly from the worker. (Gestures with chin) Go outside.

Researcher: what?

BSH: I said, go outside.

Researcher: but…

BSH: If you have any complaints about the audit procedure, you can speak directly to the main office. Or I'll speak directly to the branch manager. I'll tell them that the person in charge seems dissatisfied with the audit.

Researcher: N, no! (Forced laughter) Haha, I'll be waiting outside!

BSH: You… (* using the casual 'you' aka 'neo')

KSE: 'You'? ('neo'?) (<- KSE has previously reacted like this when BSH tried to speak casually to him, immediately killing the attempt)

BSH: …! (Wince)

BSH: ….what the hell.

KSE: …

BSH: It is you.

(BSH takes in he looks and his one eye shakes. He approaches him and speaks in low voice)

BSH: (respectful sentence ending) You, you took my points and left…. So why are you stuck here! And why do you look like such a…

KSE: You, you're scaring me…

BSH: …?!

KSE: (respectful sentence ending) I don't know what you're talking about… (Mouths 'wiretapped')

BSH: …ha.

BSH: (uses item) That's a sound blocking item.

KSE: ….

BSH: Fine now, right?

KSE: (casual sentence ending) Yeah. (Smiles and gets up)

BSH: …!

KSE: It's been a while.

(BSH's pupil shakes, but then calms down as if trying to hide how shaken he is)

KSE: Let's see… Has it been 3 years?

BSH: …

KSE: Have you been well?

BSH: (looks at KSE) Looks like you haven't been well

KSE: …

BSH: Was it a fellow worker who did this?

KSE: well, yeah.

BSH: (sneering) Are you living like this to avoid being noticed? I guess you must have gotten beaten up less then you might have because I came.

(KSE thinks, nope… But BSH seems encouraged by his own words and goes back to a more section chief like demeanor)

BSH: Now you're a day laborer and I'm a section chief here for audit. Do you think that attitude is appropriate?

KSE: obviously?

BSH: ~!

KSE: I'm quitting in a week anyway.

BSH: If you're just going to quit, why are you here… I didn't see you for three years, were you gambling or something?

KSE: I don't know either. I woke up here?

BSH: …

KSE: Anyway, my mind has been made, I'm quitting. But I don't know if they'll let me go quietly.

BSH: What, do they kill people who quit here, or something?

KSE: I wouldn't know about that. Don't think they'll let me go in the first place. (Smile) Because last week, I got grade B dream essence with nothing but my bare hands.

BSH: …?!

KSE: and I even managed to survive contact with the darkness perfectly well during this quarantine failure incident.

BSH: That's,

KSE: I'm saying, I attracted some attention. They might not let me go.

BSH: …ha. (crosses arm, mocking smile on his face.) So, you need my help.

KSE: …

BSH: Wow, three years is a long time, isn't it? While I made it to section chief, you were stuck here as a day laborer. After all that trouble I went to save you, aren't you embarrassed?

(Tilts head) (Foregoes respectful sentence ending) But… is this your attitude when you're asking for help?

KSE: …

BSH: How are you going to scare me now? Looks like you don't have anything

KSE: ah, I have an equipment item

BSH: …?

KSE: it's really good. It's first prize. I got it as soon as I entered the darkness.

BSH: you're lying

KSE: (shrug) it's true

KSE: and I have no intention of scaring you. There's no need to anymore.

BSH: …

KSE: I was just a little glad to see you

BSH: (flinch)

KSE: why are YOU still at Daydream

BSH: …

KSE: did something happen in your hometo-

BSH: It's nothing like that

BSH: whatever. (Back to using respectful sentence ending) Anyway… Wait and see, or something. It'll be easy to find out whether you can get out.

KSE: Thanks.

BSH: You're speaking as if this is free. (Frown) You said you had an item. You can pay me back with that. If you factor in interest, you owe me more than a few…

… Anyway.

KSE: …

(KSE thinks, that confirms it, he knows I'm the jisan agent)

KSE: (thinking) 'It seems that he's sure of it, but doesn't know how to handle it…'

KSE: I'm not the only one here, assistant manager butterfly is also here. We're cooperating.

BSH: Assistant manager butterfly…? Oh, that person from squad A. I'd heard she went into debt and was sent to branch office, I guess that was here.

KSE: …

KSE: then what happened to the others?

BSH: Who?

KSE: The people from Director Ho's project.

BSH: …

BSH: I don't really know either. Ever since the project fell apart I've never even acknowledged them.

KSE: Don't lie to me. You're saying you haven't been keeping an eye on company rumors when you even got promoted?

BSH: You've lost your ability to read the room. You must have been living a comfortable life?

KSE: What?

BSH: Couldn't you tell I was choosing my words because you wouldn't like what you hear? (Turns his head away) But if you want to know that badly… Well, most of them aren't at the company. Either quit, or became missing…

KSE: (what.) Who quit, who became missing

BSH: I don't know because I've been trying not to get involved!

KSE: …!

BSH: Why? You look really disappointed. What, are you going to say something like, I should have helped others?

KSE: (Why is he so defensive? It's almost desperate.) That's not it. I just wanted to know because I'm worried about them.

BSH: Ha… (presses hands on his eyelids) I knew it, that you're this kind of person…

…more people quit than go missing. For now, section chief lizard is still at the company. Though he's not a section chief anymore.

KSE: Then,

BSH: Time's up, I'm leaving. Just wait, don't do anything weird. It's not like you're in a position to save anyone anyway.

(BSH quickly turns to leave, then pauses)

BSH: Do you still have the paper I gave you?

KSE: …

BSH: I mean, if you do, it'd be easier to contact…

KSE: Not currently.

BSH: …well, alright.

(Basically, researcher is nervous that BSH might have noticed that KSE is the goose that lays golden eggs)

Researcher: he wouldn't know…

BSH: Won't know what?

Researcher: …!! (Turns head to see BSH smile at him)

BSH: Who wouldn't know what?

Researcher: Ah, I mean, the workers wouldn't be fully aware of the quarantine failure incident, or recognize what an important audit that the manager from main office is here to do, that's what I meant.

BSH: Oh? It didn't seem that way.

Researcher: …

BSH: Well, it doesn't matter.

(Flips page)

Researcher: Excuse me

BSH: (Flips page)

Researcher: Excuse me!

BSH: What is it.

Researcher: I was just wondering if the interview went well.

BSH: Yes, well. (Closes the stack of paper) The worker who spoke to me earlier did seem a bit strange.

Researcher: (damn it!) Hahaha, as I told you, it's not contamination -

BSH: No, I'm saying he didn't seem to be in his right mind in the first place.

Researcher: …what?

BSH: The two workers who ran out of that restroom earlier have told me that Z999 is a lunatic. What do you think?

Researcher: (obviously they were trying to cover up for bullying him!) (That twitch of lips on the section chief just now, when asking me that question… As if feeling a twisted sort of enjoyment… Of course, he must be having fun bullying me!)

Researcher: haha, well, that's just how those workers are…

BSH: Where on earth did you get a guy like that? This isn't going to get the main office into something troublesome, is it?

Researcher: No way, that wouldn't happen

BSH: And I also heard some workers say that they'll quit after making it to the full month… Do you really let them go?

Researcher: well, that… yes, we do.

Researcher: The details of worker management methods is a special management policy of Namhae branch, so you really need to ask the 'branch manager' for details!

BSH: (after looking at him for a long time) well, okay.

Researcher: (phew)

BSH: It's not as if you have any authority, right?

Researcher: …Haha! (I want to kill him)

BSH: Then let's take a look at next week's section management schedule. Including who goes into what.

Researcher: Ah, that… yes!

(Researcher ends up getting him the resources)

BSH (to himself I assume) : Of course you should.

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Thoughts

BSH so effectively terrorizes the researcher lmao

him thinking Kse was beaten up less bc he arrived 😭 jfc bsh

kse still uses casual sentence ending towards bsh and bsh still uses respectful sentence endings like kse is still his superior… Until! He's talking about how kse probs needs his help, at which point he sort of naturally and smoothly changes to not using respectful sentence endings… But then he goes back to using them when he tells KSE to wait :)

To me it looks like he was trying to pose for a bit then backed down lol

bsh doesn't know what to do about the fact that kse is undeniably the jisan agent…

bsh super defensive, as if kse is gonna be mad at him for not helping others…

kse being worried over others, bsh going 'I knew it, you're this kind of person after all…' augh! Confirmation for bsh that kse is truly an altruistic person!

the … When KSE tells him he doesn't have the paper boar atm!! Augh

KSE lost as to what BSH wants…. Augh

BSH is so good at handling himself as section chief, so skilled… aaaaa

I wonder what's up with LJH. Did he make it to team leader (as opposed to to just squad leader) like he did in DER? Or………

bsh seems to now have gloves & slicked back hair...

Also btw even as BSH terrorizes the researcher he uses polite and respectful sentence endings towards him (although of course in context he's being sarcastic and such, so being rather aggresive while outwardly using polite language)