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“Ahaha! Did you really doubt me?”

“I’m sorry….”

The next day.

I confessed everything that happened yesterday to Nam Han-kyung.

“Ha… how can you doubt someone?”

“Well, it’s just that… there was so little information… I’m really sorry….”

I awkwardly fidgeted in front of Nam Han-kyung, who was laughing heartily.

…I’ve got nothing to say.

I could keep the fact that I doubted him a secret, but since I would be seeing his face throughout the filming, it felt too bothersome.

It’s better to just say it openly and get forgiven.

At least it’s a relief that Nam Han-kyung doesn’t seem bothered at all.

In fact, he’s smiling with such glee.

His sharp impression has completely changed as he laughs.

He seems even more mischievous now.

“Didn’t your father mention that the one who doubted you said nice things about me?”

“Oh, yes… I guess I had a good reputation? He even invited me to have a meal together.”

Even though Manager Kim is known for being rather strict, if he said that, it means Nam Han-kyung must have been excelling in social situations.

“It feels rewarding to work hard until I resign. So when are we going home?”

“Eh, are you really coming?”

“I’m just kidding. You think I would go?”

“Um, right?”

You should really make jokes sound like jokes.

…Honestly, I don’t think our family’s elders would actually dislike a visit.

They would probably ask a lot of questions and feed him well, just like when Tenshi came.

Wait. Would the reaction be different if I bring a guy?

I have no idea. I’ve never brought one before.

“Anyway, my manager said I owe her one.”

“Oh, that….”

“Thanks. It’s hard to rest in the car.”

“The reason for that is….”

As I confessed that my manager also felt guilty about doubting him and let us borrow the waiting room, he burst out laughing again.

“Hahaha! If you’re going to apologize, why did you doubt me?”

“It was more of a curiosity….”

What’s going on? Is there really something? That kind of curiosity.

I’m confident it wasn’t some malicious suspicion.

…Probably.

“You’re terrible. Huh? To doubt your partner.”

“No, no….”

Well, although I don’t have much to say even in the face of Nam Han-kyung’s words.

“Buy me a meal sometime.”

“Yes… understood.”

I’m just glad that Nam Han-kyung doesn’t seem to take it too seriously.

“Okay. Now go to the next filming.”

Now that we’ve cleared up the misunderstanding, it’s time to go film again.

Currently, we’re at a park in Seoul.

We rented this park for filming today.

“Ah yes.”

“It’s that person again.”

“….”

That person, huh… right.

Among the people filming this next scene is idol-actor Han Se-ryeong.

I don’t think about why we keep filming together…

I mean, well….

“Let’s give it our best today too!”

“Yes…!”

In the story, she builds a bad fate with Sera, which ultimately causes Sera’s downfall.

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“Alright, that’s a wrap! Great job everyone!”

“Thank you for your hard work!”

Compared to yesterday, we finished filming the scene relatively quickly.

Fortunately, this time Han Se-ryeong didn’t have many lines.

But more than that….

“Kim Soo-hyun, great work!”

“Ah, yes.”

I mainly had scenes talking with the female lead, Han Ye-eun.

She acts really well.

There’s a reason she got the lead role.

“Se-ryeong, you did great too!”

“Ah, yes….”

She’s incredibly bright.

There’s something about her smile that shines.

It’s the complete opposite of Han Se-ryeong, who was about to cry from her few seconds of dialogue just a moment ago.

“I’m really sorry… I made another mistake today…”

“No, it’s okay. That can happen. Cheer up!”

Look at her. Even now, she’s comforting Han Se-ryeong.

Considering Han Se-ryeong’s role, she usually films with Han Ye-eun.

That means the more mistakes Han Se-ryeong makes, the later Han Ye-eun will get off work.

Honestly, I would be annoyed too if I were in her place, but seeing her brush it off with a smile, I think it’s really impressive.

Anyway, since it’s finally over, I stepped out of the set and took a moment to rest on the nearby chairs.

Sitting still and watching the set, I could see the staff hurriedly organizing and moving about.

As the staff was moving the cameras to the next filming location, I was taking a short break.

“Drink this.”

A water bottle was subtly pushed next to my face.

“Ah, thank you.”

I thought it was Nam Han-kyung and took the water.

“Did you film well?”

And as expected.

Nam Han-kyung sat down on the chair next to me.

“Somewhat?”

“Hmm.”

Nam Han-kyung was already out here since he would be in the next scene too.

Moreover, it’s a scene where he’s filming with me for the first time.

I’m a bit excited to see how it will turn out.

“By the way, were you okay today?”

“Okay? How so?”

“That person.”

Saying that, Nam Han-kyung pointed to Han Se-ryeong, who was in a corner of the set.

She’s been looking like she’s about to cry since yesterday.

She seemed a bit bright when she first arrived on set, but seeing her like that, I can’t help but look over.

“Are you that worried about her?”

“Excuse me?”

“No, you kept looking over there.”

“W-well, not really.”

It’s just that my eyes gravitate towards her.

I’m not that nosy of a person.

“If you’re really worried, why not give her some tips?”

“Me? Oh, where would that come from?”

Even if I wanted to give tips, I wouldn’t have any to give, and to be honest, I’m busy trying to survive on set myself.

Just look at me. I’m struggling opening the water bottle I just received.

Why won’t this open? I’m starting to feel a bit pathetic.

“Well, I guess we’re all just busy looking after ourselves.”

I pretended not to notice, but perhaps sensing me struggling with the bottle cap, Nam Han-kyung casually took it from my hand and effortlessly opened it for me.

“Oh, thank you.”

“Can’t you even open this?”

“I didn’t eat enough today.”

“For goodness’ sake, let’s start moving. The staff seems to be ready.”

“Oh, right.”

Looking around, I saw the cameras already moving.

The staff really works hard.

Nam Han-kyung and I got up from our seats and headed to the next set.

Next up… it was a scene where we meet by chance, I believe.

And after that, I know there will be a scene with Moon Chang-sik as well.

With the female lead included, it’s the first face-to-face with the lion.

Since it’s an important scene in the early part of the story, I was diligently memorizing my lines in my head when suddenly—

“Hyung, about the script….”

“Oh, I made a mistake. That’s not it….”

Before I could even finish my thoughts, I spotted Moon Chang-sik, who seemed to just arrive.

It’s been a while, huh?

I felt a sense of familiarity and warmth seeing him since it’s our first meeting since the script reading.

“Just a moment.”

I wanted to say something, so I asked Nam Han-kyung for a bit of understanding and approached Moon Chang-sik.

“Excuse me!”

Waving at him, who was with his manager, he turned his head towards me.

“Oh, Soo-hyun!”

“Did you just arrive?”

I was wearing heels for filming today, so I was a bit taller than the director, but I looked up at Moon Chang-sik, who was even taller than me.

“Yes, I just got here. But why are you calling out to me like that?”

“Well, I have something to ask you.”

“Something to ask?”

Since it seemed a bit inappropriate for the people around us to hear, I gestured for him to come closer.

Moon Chang-sik nodded and stepped closer, putting his ear near mine, and I began to tell him about Han Se-ryeong.

Honestly, even though I pretended not to care, wouldn’t it be nice if she does well?

That’s why I wanted to ask someone with the best acting skills I know, Moon Chang-sik.

“…So, do you have any handy tips for her?”

“Hm, such a thing.”

Since it’s only the second day of filming, and today is the first day Moon Chang-sik is here, he turned his gaze toward Han Se-ryeong when he heard about her troubles.

“Well… I think Ye-eun will guide her well, but I’ll try to find a chance to give her a tip later on myself.”

“Oh, would you really do that?”

“Yes. I have a lot of scenes with her after all.”

Come to think of it, Moon Chang-sik is the male lead.

Naturally, he would have many scenes with the female lead and her friend Han Se-ryeong.

“Are you seriously starting to worry about someone else now?”

“Cough….”

“You’re the one who just a little while ago didn’t know the basics and needed to be taught.”

“Why are you bringing that up from who knows when….”

It was just a few months ago when I was learning the basics.

Now, I’m practicing well on my own.

“How far you’ve come—I’ll have to keep a close eye on that.”

“Hmm. But you seem busy these days?”

I turned the topic around since I felt cornered by being nosy.

“Oh, lately I’ve got various things I need to handle.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, the trailer is set to come out soon.”

“Trailer…?”

A trailer?

What trailer?

I looked at Moon Chang-sik, wondering if he had filmed something else, and he seemed to suddenly realize something and said,

“Oh, you haven’t heard the news?”

“Excuse me?”

“Our drama is now set for its release schedule.”

“Huh?”

Already?

The nonchalance with which he shared the news left me feeling a whirlwind of emotions.

Excitement, anxiety, tension, worry, surprise, and more.

But the biggest feeling was….

“When is it?”

But of course, it’s excitement.

 

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