Life is Easier If You're Handsome novel Chapter 276

At the Cannes Film Festival, the thing most highly valued is usually artistry.

In other words, a film filled with swinging swords and flying blood—a one-sided action movie—is unlikely to win an award.

Because such a film carries the strong scent of commercial cinema.

However—

"Musashi is on a different level." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"It elevated violence into something artistic."

Director Kiryuu’s Musashi maintained its artistic integrity to the core.

"The historical accuracy of Musashi’s era is truly meticulous."

Why go so far as to build an entire village just to recreate a single period?

To maximize the artistry presented at Cannes.

Not with CGI, but by creating a village that breathes and lives, and within it, reconstructing the society of that era in Japan.

From customs, to culture, to traditions—everything is woven into art.

Some parts of the movie could even be called documentary-like.

And yet, the reason audiences still found it enjoyable—

"Was definitely the action."

"The ongoing contemplation of life and death... and especially the philosophy of practicality, it stands out."

Once a work is released, there’s nothing more laughable than the creator trying to explain it themselves.

Questions can be answered, yes, but intense interpretation? That belongs to the audience.

And so now, the judges naturally began attaching annotations to Musashi.

There must have been intent behind this.

There’s a hidden device here, and it harmonizes perfectly with the foreshadowing back then.

"The audience reaction was the best. Sure, it has commercial elements, but that’s inevitable."

"Exactly. You can feel the immense thought poured into this."

"And whenever the film gets slow, the action resolves it. That’s the biggest thing."

It’s not flashy, but it’s fast and clean.

Not frivolous, and there’s a constant center of gravity holding it steady.

Only possible because of Kim Donghu.

As the judges continued their discussion about Musashi—

"I don’t think we need to say anything more."

"Right. It’s unanimous, after all."

They concluded the meeting had no further purpose.

The conversation stopped.

At the same time, the star of the film they had so passionately debated—

Kim Donghu—

"So, how’d you get here?"

"What do you mean how? We submitted our film to Cannes too."

Was lying in bed, chatting with an old childhood friend.

"You shot a film? Why didn’t you tell me?"

"I didn’t want to distract you while you were working. I figured you’d try to help, or offer to do a cameo or something..."

"I mean, isn’t that a given? You should have."

"Whatever. You’re ridiculous."

Though she said it like that, Kim Sujin smiled faintly with a sulky face.

Because she knew Kim Donghu wasn’t just saying those words to be nice.

"I’ve got to show I can be amazing on my own too, don’t you think?"

"You already are amazing on your own."

"...Why are you saying that while staring at my chest?"

"Huh?"

"And why are you pretending not to notice while grabbing my hips?"

"Mm? Well, if I’m going to confirm how amazing you are, I have to touch."

"You’re insane! Are you some kind of pervert?!"

"I mean... not a pervert. Why is it perverted to touch your girlfriend’s body?"

"...."

The moment he said “girlfriend,” Kim Sujin’s face flushed red.

Her mouth, which had been running freely, clamped shut.

‘He’s crazy. Seriously crazy. How can he say that kind of thing so casually?!’

And this was someone who had potential scandals with other women, too.

But when he acted like this, it was as if he took full responsibility.

‘...Shin Yerim, Ryu Jaerin, Evelyn.’

Kim Sujin knew a few women who liked Kim Donghu.

Even Chisako, currently appearing in Musashi.

‘She hasn’t made a move yet, but still—I can’t let my guard down.’

To be honest, she really, really wanted to have Donghu all to herself.

And who wouldn’t?

What person wouldn’t want to receive the full love of the one they love?

But—

"I can’t do it anymore. I’m done. I swear."

"Really?"

"Do you even know how many times we did it? It’s over ten! How are you still perfectly fine?!"

Kim Sujin had hit her physical limit.

Probably something every other woman involved with him had experienced too.

"...Because I haven’t even started yet?"

"You’re insane! Totally insane!"

Kim Donghu was just too healthy.

To the point of excess.

And the more he did, the more energized he became.

Even right now—

"You know it’s usually the woman’s face that’s supposed to glow after, right?"

"...You’re glowing right now."

"Exactly, and if I’m glowing, then you’re practically radiating."

Kim Donghu stood up, looking even more energized than before he got into bed.

"Then as the one with the healthier body, I guess I’ll have to bathe you."

"No! No no no! Don’t touch me! You’re crazy! Kim Donghu, stop!"

Kim Sujin shoved his face back with both hands.

She had fallen for this move more than once before.

This translation is the intellectual property of Novelight.

"You go out first. There’s the award ceremony today, so I’ve got a lot to prep for."

"Tch."

Kim Donghu reluctantly grabbed his clothes and got dressed.

Watching him, Kim Sujin let out a deep sigh.

Everything really was perfect.

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