In this life, as a child (61),
there were some problems due to sudden bleeding, but fortunately, Su-hyeon was able to board the plane without any problems.
This is because it was diagnosed that although bleeding may occur again due to the difference in air pressure, it is not at a level that would be a problem.
Meanwhile, Su-hyeon’s first tooth was washed nicely and wrapped in a tissue.
“Let’s go to France and throw this under a tree. “If you throw a tooth under a tree and ask for a new tooth, it will grow quickly.”
“yes.”
Su-hyeon waited patiently for boarding, listening to sounds she could believe she was seven years old from.
The baby teeth that had already left their bodies were not his concern.
‘From now on, it’s a forced rest for a year.’
Rather, he was disappointed that his filmography would be delayed.
Excluding the molars, there are a total of 12 teeth from the front teeth to the canines.
Now that one is missing, there is a long way to go.
‘It looks good if you put fake teeth in, but it can’t be helped that your pronunciation will leak. Of course, you’ll end up looking clumsy on TV… Maybe you should have started working after your permanent teeth came out? No, if I had done that, I wouldn’t have been able to go to Cannes. If you keep putting it off because you don’t like one thing, you have no choice but to stagnate until you return from the military.’
When you are a child, your teeth are at stake, when you are a child, you are a minor, and when you become an adult, the military is a problem.
Unless it was a game, it was nearly impossible to start everything at the best time.
‘It’s a shame that I can’t do any broadcasting activities for a year… but it’s something that was also discussed with Chaemin.’
The long-term gap that would inevitably arise due to tooth replacement was a natural consideration at the time of signing the contract.
From the agency’s perspective, it would have been advantageous in many ways to sign a contract after permanent teeth erupted, but Chaemin was jealous of the child actor who would be taking a break in a few months.
‘I don’t know how you plan to take care of me… but I’m sure Chaemin will take good care of me.’
Crown, an actor agency, was similar to a jewel box where Chaemin gathered actors of his choice.
He enjoyed polishing his jewels in the best environment, and those jewels included Su-hyeon.
Although the hobby she started after quitting her job as an actress was quite grand, it was not a bad thing for Soo-hyun.
“Let’s start boarding.”
While he was lost in thought, the flight attendant’s voice echoed through the gate.
Seeing the people moving around, Su-hyeon also held Ji-yeon’s hand while carrying a cute bag.
* * *
Those who arrived at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport across Amsterdam, Netherlands, relieved themselves of their gloomy bodies.
Even though I was in business class, my body felt numb after sitting in one place for an entire day.
‘It would be even worse for the staff who went to the economy class.’
The Cannes Film Festival did not provide airline tickets to anyone except the director.
In the end, tickets had to be purchased using the production company, entertainment company, or personal money, but the costs for Soo-hyun, Ji-yeon, and Sang-il were borne by Crown, their agency.
The reason was that the agency’s family members could not be seated in the economy class seats provided by the distributor.
‘I really like this kind of detailed welfare…’
As a result, only the production company’s staff and an interpreter were seated in economy class.
This was a common occurrence in capitalist society.
“Let’s go to the accommodation first.”
After leaving the gate, the staff in charge of schedules other than the film festival called the group together.
No one paid attention to them at the international airport, where many people were busy coming and going.
* * *
“Soohyun, did you apply sunscreen thoroughly? “Let’s wear a hat too.”
The accommodation where the group stayed was a single-family home available for short-term rental.
As it is a resort area, many people stay there for a short period of time as a family, and to keep up with the demand, there are many accommodations that can be used like vacation homes for a short period of time.
“Mom, do you mind if I don’t have a guide?”
“yes. Sang-il went with us and we found the place to go in advance. “I will contact you if there is a problem.”
Jiyeon smiled at the staff’s concerned kindness and fixed Suhyun’s hat.
As a child, Soo-hyeon was too young to follow director Eul-hong around and say hello.
Even if he was the main character, it was harsh for a child to be alone among adults who were of different races and did not speak the same language.
The production company that adjusted the schedule took Suhyun’s situation into consideration and boldly excluded him from the schedule before the official party.
Thanks to this, his schedule was free until the eve of the film festival, and Jiyeon invested that time into sightseeing.
Since it was his first time in Europe, Su-hyeon also quietly followed her words.
“Shall we walk along the beach first?”
“yes!”
“Sang-il, you might want to rest, but I’m sorry for bothering you.”
“no. This is why I followed you. “There was one person who begged me to buy them a souvenir, so I had to leave anyway.”
“That would be nice, but…”
Leaving behind the loud noises, Su-hyeon walked toward the open beach.
People were moving around diligently in the hot weather.
‘You run a lot… I’m jealous of your abs.’
Is it because of the hot weather or because it is an open country?
Among those running along the trail, there were especially many men with their upper bodies removed.
Those who showed off their physical beauty all showed off their clear abs.
Suhyeon unconsciously touched her stomach.
It was better than when he first returned, but his soft belly still welcomed him.
‘I heard that kids have underdeveloped internal muscles, so it’s inevitable for them to have a little belly… Should I talk to the teacher and increase my abdominal training? I think this is a bit humiliating.’
He compared the activity levels of actors and idols and made a commitment again.
There was definitely a need to increase exercise.
“Oh, I guess someone is playing. Soohyun, shall we go see it?”
“Your mom.”
As I was walking along the trail for a while, I heard the sound of musical instruments mixed with the sound of waves.
The music, which had sounded small like a chirping bird, gradually grew in volume and continued thinly and softly like a woman’s humming.
“Do you still perform on the street in places like this?”
The man with the violin case open was playing an arranged pop song, stomping his feet and shaking his shoulders in excitement.
The tag ‘Kim Min-ho’ attached to the black hair and familiar features indicated that he was Korean.
‘A Korean comes to a place like this and plays… It’s amazing.’
Cannes, perhaps Paris, was a small resort on the edge of southern France.
If it weren’t for the film festival, this rural city would have had nothing but pretty beaches, let alone shopping streets.
Meeting a Korean by chance in such a place gave me a new feeling.
“Merci beaucoup (thank you)!”
When the song ended, everyone standing around applauded.
Some people threw bills or coins into the violin case.
‘Oh, that’s what it’s for.’
Only then did Suhyeon realize the meaning of the opened case and looked at the bills and coins inside.
Perhaps because it was a resort, or because I liked the musician’s performance, the amount of money in the case was quite large.
‘Is this also the heart of a rural person?…’
While he was lost in his wild thoughts, the busker put the cases away and the people dispersed one by one.
Jiyeon also tapped Suhyeon’s shoulder, who was thinking about something else, to wake him up.
“Soohyun, it’s over. let’s go.”
“yes.”
At Jiyeon’s call, Suhyeon calmly held her hand and turned around.
* * *
Performer Kim Min-ho, who was cleaning up his equipment after playing, turned his head when he heard Korean coming from a corner of the French countryside.
It’s because I missed hearing Korean after a long time.
He stared at Su-hyeon and Ji-yeon for a moment, then opened his mouth when he saw Su-hyeon’s face hidden in the shadow of the hat.
The child’s delicate appearance aroused admiration even from people who were not interested in beauty.
“Amazing…”
Even those who have seen Suhyeon often and got used to it describe her beauty as ‘so cute you want to bite her.’
As much as I got used to it, I just didn’t love him so much, but I still treated him with a soft look.
Those who saw Suhyeon for more than two seconds without immunity could not easily take their eyes off him, as if they were just passing by.
“Oh, by any chance, Kang-su… wow, are you at the film festival?”
Minho, who was looking at the child like that, recognized Suhyeon at some point.
I was so impressed by ‘Shadow Road’ that I couldn’t not recognize it.
“I…! “Suck.”
He was excited to see Su-hyeon and was about to call him, but when he saw Sang-il’s eyes glancing at him, he took a step back.
He was timid and couldn’t talk to actors beyond the wall of being a manager.
‘Oh, I can’t… I happened to see it up close like this, but I can’t do anything…’
Minho, who fell into despair over something insignificant, was struggling like a person caught in a swamp.
Although it was only a few meters away, it was too far for a timid person.
“What should I do… Oh yes!”
While his fingers were shaking, he immediately got a good idea and quickly took out his violin and bow.
And I drew my bow with all my might.
* * *
Su-hyeon, who was moving along with her mother, stopped at the familiar tune.
When I turned my head, the musician who had finished playing was playing the violin again.
The name of the song is ‘To my beloved child’.
It was the main theme of ‘Shadow Road’ and the song that ‘Ji-seok’ played throughout the movie.
‘…I understand it hasn’t been released in France yet?’
Suhyun looked at the performer with narrowed eyes.
As it is a product that is strictly for sale, a purchase process is necessary to listen to the sound source of ‘To My Beloved Child’ clearly.
Unfortunately, the non-global market only allowed Korean card payments for users with Korean IPs, making it difficult for overseas residents to obtain music.
‘As long as it’s not an illegal route.’
Since you can’t watch the movie or purchase the music separately, the only way to find out about that song in France is if you recently came from Korea or through illegal routes.
In a way, it was amazing to openly show that in front of the person involved.
‘…but he plays well.’
Su-hyeon, who had been listening to the performance with a slightly indifferent attitude, soon relaxed her brows.
What I felt from the performance I heard earlier was that the player’s skills were considerable.
Not only did he know how to arrange the original song to suit his taste, but he also gave a performance rather than a performance.
‘Good? Although the interpretation of the song is very exciting.’
Suhyeon tapped his fingertips and read the rhythm.
When I heard someone else playing the main song, I somehow wanted to play it myself.
‘My hands got bigger and I continued learning the violin even after the movie ended.’
Even after the movie cranked up, he didn’t let his skills go to waste.
Of course, I was confident that the results would be better than when filming.
The feeling was further heightened when the musician smiled at Su-hyeon after finishing the performance.
“mister.”
Soohyun called the person staring at me “uncle” and took a step closer.
There was no sound as it was believed that the performance was close to provocation in order to catch oneself.
“Uh huh? uh! Hello Suhyun! I saw your movie! He was really good at it! Oh my name is Minho! “I’m majoring in violin in France, and…”
As soon as he started talking, Minho hurriedly introduced himself.
Su-hyeon, who was letting the information flow through one ear, smiled harmlessly and stared at the cunning but somewhat clueless man.
As suddenly as the artist’s soul was on fire, his business was elsewhere.
“You were my fan. “Then I’ll sign it later.”
“uh? really!?”
“Sure. But man.”
“I’m still 23, so you… why?”
“Could you please lend me your instrument just once? After hearing him play, Soohyun wanted to play too. … No?”
Suhyeon attacked Minho with bright eyes.
It was a special move that always worked, except for some people who were unkind to children.
“Uh, my instrument doesn’t work… Still, I brought a sub, so it’s not a big deal, but uh… That’s right. Would you like to try playing it…?”
He was torn between cute charm and an expensive musical instrument, and eventually chose the former.
“Thank you.”
Su-hyeon, holding the instrument, placed his hand on the string and wiggled his fingers.
It was a little bigger than my chest, but it was manageable.
‘The bow is a bit longer, but it’s not a problem.’
Instead of complaining about its size, he took off his hat and held the instrument between his chin and shoulder.
The first thing to do was to draw what I just felt.
‘Affection for the unborn child… Longing for the parents…’
Soo-hyeon took a deep breath and empathized with the feelings of ‘Ji-seok’ and his parents for the first time in a long time.
And then I started playing slowly, following the sea breeze.
It was the moment when a little black-haired angel descended on Cannes, France.