chapter 26
26. Provence Restaurant (2)
After a few minutes of waiting in the car.
I heard the voice of Detective Kim, who was sitting in the passenger seat.
“This is a sparrow. Did you all board?
Got it. Destinations were sent to each team driver, for confirmation. Check communication.”
After finishing the radio, Detective Kim slightly turned his head and looked at us.
“You waited a long time. We are leaving now, have you forgotten anything?”
“No, no.”
“Yes, then, let’s start.”
Detective Kim nodded at his mother’s answer, then put his hand on the earpiece again and said.
“This is a sparrow. Vehicle A, let’s leave first.
Vehicle B departs in 5 minutes as per the plan and joins at the indicated range. More.”
After a while,
I could feel the car moving slowly.
At that time, I heard the small voice of Detective Yoo who was holding the steering wheel.
“…… Curtain.”
“Curtains? Ah.”
At Detective Yoo’s words, Detective Kim answered in a voice that he wanted to be right and told us.
“If you look in front of the rear seat windows, there are car curtains installed.”
At Detective Kim’s words, I turned my head and looked in front of the window.
Car curtain?
Ah~ You were talking about curtains for car windows.
I was fascinated by the small curtain I had never seen before, so I reached out and touched it.
When I was intrigued by the unfamiliar black cloth, I heard Detective Kim’s explanation.
“Since the original purpose of this car was for public service as a stealth patrol car, the tinting is not that dark.”
“Ah, of course. It was for that reason.”
Since I didn’t know much about tinting, I didn’t understand Detective Kim’s explanation.
Unlike me, my mother was nodding her head as if she finally understood Detective Kim’s explanation.
“Yes. If the tinting is too dark, complaints may come in. hahahahaha.”
Umm, was there such a law in tinting?
I don’t know.
More than that, civil complaints seem to be a big headache for public officials in this world.
“If you don’t mind being seen outside the car, you can pull up the car curtains.”
“Hmm? I guess you’re saying you don’t have to hit it?”
“Yes. There is a security issue, but since reporters are outside. That’s why I’d recommend putting up a car curtain….”
Detective Kim shrugged his shoulders and went on with his words.
“No matter how reckless the reporters are in front of the scoop, they will not be able to point their cameras at us without fear.”
Despite Detective Kim’s ambiguous explanation, my mother smiled silently as if she understood this time as well.
Umm, am I the only one who didn’t understand this time again?
Fortunately, Detective Kim answered my questions with some additional words…
“A reliable son on our side,
In other words, a man is riding.”
… He couldn’t give it to me, but rather amplified my doubts.
Well, what do you mean?
What does it have to do with having a man riding on it and not being able to hold the camera?
It was at a time when I was confused because I couldn’t understand the relationship for such a long time.
My mother must have read my thoughts by looking at my face, so she opened her mouth with a caring face.
“It seems that your son did not understand the detective’s explanation well. Mum, can you explain?”
“Yes. Please.”
“Huh, yes. If you mean what the detective said,
No matter how unintentional it is, the act of filming a man on camera is against the law.”
Eh? Really?
… Huh? But it’s strange….
Shelters have a lot of security cameras, are they an exception?
I asked my mother.
“The shelter had security cameras, is that an exception?”
“Yes. Also, my son is smart. If you know one, you know two.
As my son said, security cameras installed for the purpose of protecting men and security issues are an exception.”
“Aha, I see.”
By the way, is there any leakage problem?
… Thinking more closely,
That’s very unlikely.
It is said that men rarely go out, so she is rarely seen on street security cameras.
And even if it was caught on a security camera,
In a world where filming is not allowed, who would fearlessly leak what was recorded on a security camera?
No way.
I look like a fool for worrying.
As I was thinking about security cameras, another question arose.
Unable to contain my curiosity, I carefully asked my mother.
“Um, but Mom. I have a question for you.”
“Huh? Which one?”
“Even if it was really unintentional, what happens when a man is filmed on camera?”
“… Huh? Uh… ….”
Was my question too absurd?
My mother looked at me with a very puzzled look.
“Ha ha ha ha! This is a great question.”
At that time, I heard Detective Kim’s delightful laughter and words from the front.
“If you don’t mind, can I explain that part?”
“Yes, may I ask you a favor? I’m not sure about this part either.”
“It is natural that you do not know. It is a law that is not well known unless you are a member of the legal profession or the media.”
My mother and I nodded at Detective Kim’s explanation. Then, Detective Kim continued his explanation in a pleasant voice.
“Even if it is unintentional, if a man is filmed in a photo or video, you must voluntarily report everything that was filmed to the Ministry of Men and Women.”
“Hey.”
To voluntarily report to a government agency?
It’s quite a troublesome situation just listening to it.
“And when submitting to the Men’s Division, it must be submitted in its original form, and all other copies must be destroyed. But this is where the troublesome problem arises.”
Another problem here?
There was no time for me to be astonished by the detective’s explanation, and the detective’s explanation continued.
“It needs to be certified by the Ministry of Science and Technology that the disposal was properly completed, and it must also be proven that it has not been leaked.”
“… Can you confirm that?”
“I don’t know much about that part. Because I’m not from science. hahahaha.”
Mmm, that’s right.
Anyway, judging from Detective Kim’s explanation, it was clear that it was a very hard job.
Hmm……
Then what about this case?
“Hey, I’m sorry, but is it okay if I ask you something else?”
“This is it, Jinhyo-nim is more curious than he looks.”
With my understanding, Detective Kim said in an interesting voice, and the mother who heard this said with a bitter smile on her face.
“I’m sorry. I’m just bothering the detective-“
“No, no, it’s okay. When you’re your son’s age, you’re always curious about everything.”
Before the mother’s words were finished, the detective held back her mother’s apology by saying that it was okay.
Hmmm, was it too inconsiderate?
It seems that I caused trouble for no reason.
I bowed my head apologetically and swallowed the question silently.
Then, this time, I heard the embarrassed voices of my mother and Detective Kim.
“Ah, son. It’s not that her mom was trying to scold her.
So it’s okay to ask the detective. Huh?”
“Yes! It’s really fine! Rather, it is an honor!
Come on, ask as many questions as you like!”
My mother, as if trying to soothe me, said that it was all right, and gently stroked my hair with her concerned hands.
It seemed that he was very sorry to see me dying.
At my mother’s request that it be okay, I raised my head and carefully opened my mouth.
“Well, maybe.”
“Yes, what is it?”
“What if my image goes live?”
“…… Is it live?”
Was my question too absurd?
Detective Kim asked me back in a very embarrassed voice.
“Live broadcast… Is it a live broadcast? Uh…… “
“Son, why do you ask such a question?… “
My mother looked at me with a puzzled face, as if she did not understand the point of my question.
I carefully explained to my mother why I had this curiosity.
“Well, when I watched the news on TV for a while earlier, they talked about me in real time.”
“Yes, but why? Did you ever hate the news about your son?”
“Ummm, no. Rather than hate… Just a little uncomfortable?”
“I hate that. Must have been very uncomfortable
You did a good job talking to your mother even now. Mom will talk to her male department and ask her to stop reporting.”
“No, it’s really fine. Thank you for your concern. Rather, what I am curious about.”
I swallowed once and continued talking.
“Detective Kim’s explanation is that the filmed data will eventually be destroyed.”
“Isn’t it?”
“Isn’t it?”
“Then, even if the people broadcasting the news live outside didn’t mean it…
What happens if I accidentally take a picture of myself with a camera and it goes live on TV?
And I got curious.”
“…… Hmm?”
“…… Huh.”
Upon hearing my question, the two men salivated, and the sound sounded like this.
‘What’s really going on?’
My mother must have been very interested in my absurd question, so she stroked her chin and began to ponder.
And from the direction where Detective Kim was sitting, the sound of scratching his head could be heard.
I don’t know because I can’t see it well, but it seems that Detective Kim is also worried about my question.
Because of my absurd question, silence fell in the car.
Feeling apologetic for the two of them silently worrying for a long time, I tried to withdraw the question with the words that it was okay.
Just then, I heard a small voice.
“…… Transmission suspension will be issued.”
“… Yes?”
“Hmm? Stop transmission?”
The identity of the small voice is none other than
At this time, it was the voice of Detective Yoo, who had been silently listening to our story.
“What are you doing? Did you know Why have you been silent all this time?”
“…… Concentrate on driving while driving.”
“Huh? Ah, you stopped for a while because of the departure process. That’s why you opened your mouth now.”
Listening to the detectives’ story, I looked out the window and saw that the car had pulled out of the underground parking lot before I knew it.
“…… Without the permission of men or the men’s department, it is absolutely impossible to broadcast videos related to men on TV.”
“Huh? What does that have to do with live broadcasting?”
“…… As soon as the transmission goes live, it violates the Male Media Protection Act.”
“Aha, that’s what you’re talking about. Regardless of whether it is a live broadcast or a recorded video, the same applies in the end, that’s it.”
“…… Until the broadcaster proves that it was not intentional, broadcast transmission is suspended.”
“I see. So, as if the destruction of the filmed material had to be certified, the Ministry of Science and Technology-“
“…… Ministry of Information and Communication.”
“Really? Anyway, you have to prove it there before the suspension of transmission is lifted, you mean?”
“…… (Nod)”
“Hwiyu, this is no joke. It will be very difficult for broadcasters.”
“Hey….”
I see.
It must be quite a headache for a broadcaster.
Hmm… Then…
Do you mind if I ask again?
“Hey, Detective Yu.”
“…… !”
“Can I ask you one more question?”
“Oh my, he’s really good too.”
“hahahaha!”
After I finished speaking, her mother looked at me with an expression that she couldn’t stop, and Detective Kim burst into laughter.
And Detective Yoo,
Clap, giggeek!
He pulled the strange lever placed on the right side of the driver’s seat and said.
“…… Whatever.”
“Eolssigu, do you even lock the side brake?”
“…… (Jizzle)”
“hahahahaha, yes. You are behind the wheel, so do as you please, do as you please.”
“Uh… hmm….”
After confirming that the conversation between the two had ended, I slowly opened my mouth and brought out the question I was about to ask.
“When it comes to permission, does it matter if I send it if I get permission from a man?”
“…… Yes.”
“Son? Do you have permission to transmit? What do you mean?”
My mother answered my question in a puzzled voice.
“No, I’m not specifically trying to allow it to be broadcast. I’m curious about the side that proves that lack of willfulness.”
“… ….”
“Well, if my image is broadcast and I prove that I allowed the transmission at that time, will it prove that there was no intention at once?”
“…… It is possible because it is not against the law.”
Whoa, that’s right.
“Then, if the man said he gave permission, the men’s team won’t say anything?”
“…… The male opinion is stronger.”
“Hee~ I see~”
That’s right~ Hmm.
Can I use this?
I looked at my mother with a smile.
My mother, who saw my smile, smiled as well as I did, but she was looking at me with her eyes, very puzzled.
I just did that.
I assure you,
My face was sure to have a mischievous face my mother had never seen before.
“Mom, Mom.”
“Huh? Why?”
“I have a request.”
…
……
………
“…… What?”
“… Pooh! Whoops, yup. Cuckoo!”
“…… !!”
After hearing my explanation, my mother looked at me with an expression asking if I really meant it.
And Detective Kim suddenly laughed at my story, and started coughing as if he had heard the sudden burst of laughter.
Detective Yoo…
I don’t know because I can’t see it well, but it seemed that I was very surprised because my shoulders were greatly shaken.
“Oh, son? That’s too….”
“Pu-hyang, ke-hup! Küu, kuhak! Cough Cough! Ha ha ha!”
“…… Calm down.”
Hmmm, I think that’s a pretty good method…
“Haa… How am I supposed to accept this?”
“Puh hah. When I saw it, it was. Jinhyo-nim’s method seems pretty good, right?”
“… Detective, are you serious?”
“You decided to break through head-on anyway, so you think it’s pretty good? Besides, it’s a proper meal. hahahaha.”
“Haa, if the men’s division makes this a problem….”
“Does the male department dare to take issue with what the man did? Oh, that will never happen.”
“Whoa… ….”
Mother put her hand on her forehead and let out a big sigh. She seemed to be troubled.
In order to completely convince her mother, I brought out one crucial thing.
“Mom, you are also a celebrity. Reporters have been bothering her mother, of course, right?”
“… Of course.”
“I want to punish the reporters who bullied her mother.”
“…… !”
“So can you please allow me?”
Did my persuasion work on her mother?
My mother looked at me with a very moved face.
She
She couldn’t help but feel the rising emotions, so she hugged me and said,
“Son! Are you going to do that for her mother?”
“hehehe, yes.”
Isn’t this killing two birds with one stone?
My mother said, rubbing her cheek on the top of my head.
“Aww~ pretty~ Was it for mom?
Yeah! Okay!
Son, do whatever you want!”
◈◈◈
Seoul Men’s Comprehensive Welfare Center.
Employee lounge.
Since it was lunchtime, many welfare center employees were gathered in the break room.
To be exact, there were groups of threes and threes gathered in front of the TV set in the break room.
All of them were angry as they watched the news that was appearing on TV.
“Those, what are you doing, Jinhyo-nim….”
“What is the men’s department doing?! Not even blocking a single station like this!”
“Did you post on the bulletin board of the broadcasting station? And the next station bulletin board is—”
The reason why they were so angry about the news was for a very simple reason.
Their angels,
It was not enough to carelessly talk about Jinhyo, it was because they didn’t like the news that they speculated about and talked about on their own.
Of course, men in the news,
So, I was handling the news about Jinhyo very carefully.
No matter how big the media was, they didn’t openly talk about Jinhyo in a weird or bad way.
This is because the broadcasting station itself could be overturned if it was said incorrectly.
So, no matter how much the broadcasting station wanted to increase the ratings, they were reporting very carefully without being greedy.
But they didn’t like it.
It was because they didn’t like the fact that their angels were mentioned by mere humans (?).
「―I think it might be like this.」
「Yes, thank you for your opinion. So, let’s connect it back to the scene. Reporter Song.”
「Yes, I am Reporter Song on the scene.」
「How is the scene now?」
「Yes, there is no news coming from the site yet.」
「I see. Reporter Song, then what happened to the patrol car that was dispatched earlier?”
「Yes. According to our reporters… 」
「Woong-seong-woong-seong.」
「… Uh?”
「… Reporter Song?」
“Huh?”
“What?”
“Eh?”
Watching the news, they could notice that something was strange.
No, to be precise, I could feel that the situation at the scene was going strangely.
「Reporter Song? The scene is suddenly noisy. What the hell is going on-“
「…… ! Huh?!」
「Wow!」
The reporter shouted with a very shocked face, pointing with her hand in the direction from which the shouts were coming.
According to her hand gesture, her camera angle also changed, and the screen that was being transmitted changed.
And the employees who saw the screen,
“Kyaaa!”
“What?! What happened?!!”
“Eh? To?? Ehh?!”
All of them had no choice but to scream.
Because on TV,
“
All the press on the street,
Like an extreme fan meeting a celebrity,
It was screaming like a scream.
And in the streets,
「Hello~ Hello~」
Jin Hyo-ga in the car,
With the windows down, She
Looking at her camera and waving her hand, Because she was saying hello.
「Hello there too~」
「… To? Uh huh What?!”
Jinhyo’s sudden face reveal and greeting,
The scene was literally a crucible of chaos.
In such a chaotic situation,
A scream-like cry began to be heard.
「―――! Hey! Put down the camera!”
「Everyone put down the camera! Get down quickly!”
「Sorry, a sudden situation happened at the scene―」
After a few minutes,
Unprecedented in Korean history,
No, something that would never happen in the future happened.
【Transmission temporarily suspended due to circumstances of the broadcasting company―】
【Sorry. Currently, our broadcaster is temporarily―]
【Currently adjusting. Viewers-]
During a live broadcast about Jinhyo,
All news channels are suspended,
It was a rare event.
… ….
hehehe, will it be quiet for a while?