Legendary Superstar

"How am I going to do this?" 

Juwon let out a deep sigh as he scanned his surroundings. He was currently outside a private community in the middle of the city where multiple apartment-like houses stood proudly.

Known for its security, there were multiple guards stationed at the entrance of the land and surveillance cameras that were practically surrounding the whole place. 

Juwon always appreciated their security, but now, he saw it only as a mere obstacle for what he intend to do. 

"So… how am I supposed to enter my own house without being labeled as a thief?" Juwon muttered under his breath.

For sure, once the security guards saw him, he would be dragged as if he were an intruder. 

Oh well, in his new body, he surely looks like an intruder. 

Juwon rubbed his temples in frustration. He glanced around warily, scanning the area.

"This is ridiculous," he muttered.

"System, are you there?"

[What can I help you with, Host?]

The System automatically answered as if it was waiting for his call.

"I need to get inside my house, but if I go in, I'll surely be labeled as a thief. The security's too tight." Juwon frowned.

He didn't know if he was asking the impossible. But having a system and getting into a new body after dying was already beyond the explanation of humanity.

Asking for help like this shouldn't be that much, should it? 

The system paused for a moment before responding.

[Understood. Would you like the system to help you, Host?] 

"Yup. You're my last resort here. Can you get me in without setting off every alarm in this place?"

[Of course, Host. Please stand by for a moment.] 

"Stand b—" Before Juwon could ask for any clarification, a strange feeling resonated in his chest. 

Juwon felt as if his whole body was getting pushed forward. The world around him blurred into streaks of light and a second later, his mind just went blank. 

When his consciousness returned, he was already standing in the familiar interior of his living room.

"What the—" Juwon's eyes widened. 

He blinked multiple times as if his mind was still processing what happened.

"You actually did it…" Juwon whispered in the air as he ran a hand through his hair.

[Of course, Host. As long as it doesn't affect any human lives, the system can help you with your request.] 

"Thanks." Juwon let out a breath of relief. It seemed like the System will be really helpful for him. 

[You're welcome, Host. If you have any more requests, simply ask me.] 

The System responded. 

"I'll take note of that." 

As the system went silent, Juwon leaned back and stared at the ceiling. A sense of nostalgia creeping into him.

Juwon remembered how during most of his free nights, he would sneak out and go outside without alerting Donghyun or any of the staff in his house.

Right now, he was also doing the same thing, but it was rather different than those nights. He can't call this his own house anymore, with his new body. Now, he's just basically intruding a property that he used to call his'. 

Juwon's eyes scanned around. The dim light filtered through the blinds of his window casting a familiar glow over his wall. In there, a collection of awards and photos he'd gathered over the years shone amidst the darkness.

His heart sank as he looked at each one of them. They were things filled with memories that he could no longer keep as himself 

Juwon slowly walked around, letting his hand touch each piece of furniture in his house. When he reached his room, he paused, letting the reality sink in deeper than before. 

This might be the last time he'd be able to go here. What was more, he wouldn't be able to touch all the money in his different bank account since it was under his name. 

It was a pity, yet he couldn't do anything. 

He just had to accept the fact and move on. 

When Juwon reached his bed, he knelt on the ground. He pulled out something underneath his bed that was revealed to be a hidden storage. 

In there lay a medium-sized box that stored some of his important things. One of them was a few million won he'd kept for nights when he wanted to escape unnoticed, and some movie scripts he'd written over the years but was never able to show to anyone. 

One of his dreams was to direct a movie on his own. However, with his busy schedule, he wasn't able to delve into that. To not waste his effort, he just kept it hidden as a reminder that once, he had a creative spark in his mind. 

"The body that I'm currently in seemed to be poor. Good thing I have some cash here." Juwon pocketed the cash and folded a few scripts. Without a bag, he could only keep it inside his shirt and pants. 

"Is this all?" Juwon asked himself after he was done. 

However, his gaze fell on a small wooden box he also kept inside — one he hadn't seen in a long time. It was a box containing fan letters he'd saved over the years of his career. The letters inside were filled with admiration from fans that were once his lifeline during difficult times.

"This might be my last chance…" Juwon whispered to himself as he reached for the box. He flipped through the letters, each one showing the deep connection he had shared with his fans. 

Some letters were lighthearted, others heartfelt, others were confessing their love for him but each one was a reminder that his work was greatly appreciated by his fans.

It was heartwarming to read each one of them again. However, one letter at the bottom caught his eye. In the front of the letter lies his name, 'Nam Minjae '. It was handwritten in a neat script. 

"Was this body a fan of me, too?" Juwon couldn't remember it anymore as he received hundreds of letters each time. But if it was inside this box, then it should have made an impression when he first read it.

With his curiosity piqued, he quickly opened the letter, his heart pounding a little faster as he read the content inside. 

***

Dear Senior Juwon, 

Hello! I'm Nam Minjae and I've been your fan for years now! You've probably heard this a million times, but I wanted you to know just how much you inspire me. Your movies have changed my life.

It has given me hope in my hardest moments. I was really thankful when I got casted in your movie, even though I was just an extra that had less than a minute of screentime! 

Knowing that you're out there working and fighting for your dreams makes me believe that I can do the same too. Acting is really my only dream in life. Who knows and maybe I can also be like you? 

Haha, the poorness in me is making me delusional, Senior.

Do you remember when you gave me food one time while we were in the middle of shooting your drama because I was feeling dizzy? Did you know that it was the first decent meal I had that week? I was so grateful that I even kept the container of the food in the closet of my apartment. 

Oh right, did you also know that I visited the church the other day? A nun told me that if I prayed really hard then my wish would come true.

Honestly though, with my life right now, I had a lot of wishes. But since I know that it'd be impossible for me to achieve it, then I just wished that you may have a long and endless life, one filled with joy. 

Spend your time acting to make us happy!

So with this long letter, what I really just wanted to say was that don't ever stop believing in yourself even when the world turns against you! Go live your life! Trust your guts, Juwon-hyung! You got it! 

If you ever feel alone, please remember there's someone out there who's cheering for you and that's me. 

P.S. No homo though. I'm straight as a stick. 

***

'Fuck why am I tearing up?" The letter went on, but Juwon's vision blurred as he held back his tears.

All the letters, but why did this one really pierce through his heart?

Is it because his current body was the one to write this?

For the first time since waking up, Juwon felt at peace. It was as if even after finding out all the lies from earlier, everything would still be fine. 

He regretted not remembering that he had given lunch to Minjae. If he only did, how he wished that he befriended Minjae years ago. 

Closing the letter carefully, Juwon folded it and carefully tucked it in the pocket of his jeans. 

Juwon quickly wiped the tears that were still streaming down his cheeks.

"Hah… what a night," he stood up and put everything back into their original place. 

Afterward, he stood still in the middle. A bitter smile slowly showed up on his face. With the same method from earlier, he asked the system to help him get out, which the System did. 

As Juwon arrived from the same place, a moment of sadness flickered in his eyes. 

"It seems like I really had to say goodbye now," Juwon whispered in the air, his voice low and barely audible. 

"System…" Juwon called out for the system's name again as he stared at his apartment in the distance, his eyes were filled with longing and sadness.

After what happened today, he felt as if making a decision was rather easy. He knew in his heart what he wanted to do. 

[Yes, Host?]

The system immediately answered back as if it were waiting for him.

"I'll continue this life..." Juwon's voice trailed off as he slowly turned around. Despite the heaviness in his heart, he was ready to walk away from his apartment and his last life. 

"and make Minjae a Superstar."