Chapter 75 – Doll Play #1
There was a Christmas holiday mood on the streets. Despite the early hour, people were gathered together to enjoy the festival.
The new PD of ABS Station, Shin Se-ho, yawned as he watched the people. The AD, holding the camera, asked with a smile. (TN: AD = audio/assistant director, I think? If it is something else, let me know in the comments)
“PD-nim, did you have a late night yesterday?"
“Bah! I'm so numb that it feels like my bones are breaking. Originally, I tried to sleep until the afternoon but it couldn't be helped. We are hyenas searching for a scoop."
Shin Se-ho was suffering from the life of being a part time worker, so he had to go to the interview with an AD instead of a proper cameraman. He wanted to be in charge of a popular current affairs program one day. That opportunity might be surprisingly close.
Shin Se-ho rose from his seat. It was time for the investigators to go to work.
"Straighten your spirit. From now on, we are going into battle."
The AD rubbed his hand on his shirt and asked,
"But PD-nim. What incident are we going to now?"
"Ah… I need to restore my spirit. I didn't explain. Amputated body parts were found yesterday morning, and the arms and legs were used to decorate a Christmas tree. It was already reported on the airwaves. I think it will probably be on air tomorrow."
"Wah, jackpot… A completely psychotic bastard. By the way, I haven't seen it on the news."
Shin Se-ho clicked his tongue with a regretful expression. He didn't know how the AD could get this job if he didn't know how the press worked.
“Of course not. What day is it today?"
“Christmas.”
“But what would happen if there was such drab news? On a day like today, the contents of the broadcast should only be delightful and warm.”
The AD nodded with an expression of understanding.
Then Shin Se-ho laughed and said,
“Of course, that is just for the big stations. We don't have to worry about public opinion so we will broadcast it today."
“Did you get permission from the chief?"
“Of course. This evening, we will be the first ones to report on this incident during the golden hour. So shoot it properly. There is no time to edit it."
"Yes! I understand."
It was time for the interview. Shin Se-ho and the AD tried to enter the crime scene, but the police stopped them. They showed the ID of the broadcasting station and searched for Cho Kang-suk.
"Detective Cho! This is a coverage from ABS Station."
Cho Kang-suk walked out of the crowd with a dignified expression.
“You have another coverage. Aigoo, you were sent again."
Shin Se-ho laughed at Cho Kang-suk and waved,
“Wow, who is this? If it isn't Detective Cho Kang-suk! You always seem to be busy. Haha."
Of course, Cho Kang-suk wasn't feeling very pleasant towards them.
“An interview will be tough right now. I can only give you a brief overview."
It was a perfect response from the manual. However, Shin Se-ho wasn't satisfied with that much.
“Can't we see the bodies? They will be covered with a mosaic during the broadcast."
"…Sorry, I'm afraid that isn't going to happen, as they have been transferred to the morgue."
Kang-suk's voice was smoother than when they last met at the cafe. Kang-suk didn't like it, but he was on duty.
Shin Se-ho covered his mouth with his hand and whispered,
“I really can't see it? Ah right, there is a rumor that you have an important position right now. If you don't mind then please tell me about it."
Kang-suk confirmed that the man holding the camera also had an audio recorder. If he made even one small mistake, then it would come out in the newspaper. The fatigue from staying up all night seemed to pile on him instantly.
Where did the PD get the scent? Rumors were surprisingly scary. Maybe he even knew the existence of the [God of Crime]. Even so, he had to avoid letting that name out of his mouth.
“I’m sorry, but it is out of my purview. I'll give you the interview and let you film the scene as much as possible. Although it is impossible to take you directly to the crime scene, you can draw a picture of the situation.
Shin Se-ho smiled. He knew that the police were hiding something. But right now, he wanted information about the case. He needed to draw the line precisely to get it.
“Then let's go to a coffee shop nearby and talk. I'll buy the coffee. In addition, I have a corporate card. Haha!"
Then Shin Se-ho gave a secret signal to the AD. As previously discussed, the AD disappeared from other people's eyes into a nearby building. Kang-suk saw it and asked,
“Where is the cameraman?”
“He needed to go to the toilet all of a sudden."
"I see."
Shin Se-ho inwardly laughed.
What? They wouldn't show the scene of the incident? He had brought a camera equipped with a telephoto lens that cost several million won. It would be like capturing a vivid scene in front of him. He could do anything dirty in order to pick up a scoop. That was Shin Se-ho.
“Uh, I have a call so just give me a minute."
Kang-suk hurriedly looked at his smartphone. Shin Se-ho noticed that Kang-suk's expression changed as he confirmed the caller. It smelled like a scoop.
His prediction was accurate. The caller was [God of Crime].