“Do you think 2.4% is a good result?”

Maru poured some of the broth into a paper cup and put it down in front of Daemyung.

“It’s lower than the programs airing on the other channels in the same time slot. I don’t think it’s something to be joyous about.”

“That’s such a pity. I enjoyed it a lot. Though, mom said she didn’t like it that much.”

“What did she say?”

“She said it was too bland. She likes provocative stories. Can I eat another one?”

“Sure, go ahead.”

Daemyung grabbed another skewer in joy.

The first episode aired without a hitch. The people at the bar yesterday all applauded when they heard the drama’s ending song. Jayeon sighed in relief, perhaps because she was nervous as the person in charge of the drama. After the drama ended, Jayeon and Ganghwan, who originally looked like they were going to drink until they passed out, finished their Friday with just two more bottles of beer. Jayeon had to go to work, and Ganghwan had practice.

“What are you up to these days?”

Having received a question, Daemyung started chewing quickly. A fishcake skewer disappeared into his stomach.

“I’m commuting to the library.”

“The library?”

“I’m going to study basic production skills. There were too many things I don’t know yet. Also, I have to write a script as well, so I think I’m wracking my brain even more than when I was at school.”

“You kept writing that.”

“Of course. We decided to shoot...