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Early morning.

Sure enough, I appear on screen, having risen early.

“Wow, you really wake up early.”

“Right?”

The panelists express a mix of admiration and relief that I at least managed to wake up early, unlike before.

Come on, do they even know how busy I am?

After all, there will be plenty of hectic scenes soon, so I leisurely crossed my arms and crossed my legs.

On screen, I was already up, washing my face lightly, and stepping outside.

“Huh? You’re out?”

“Yesterday you didn’t step out a single step… What’s special today?”

“Just watch closely.”

The sun hadn’t fully risen, so it was still dim in the early morning light.

As I stepped out through the main gate, a massive van came into view.

“Oh, what’s that…?”

“Is it the manager?”

“That’s right. They’re here to pick me up this morning.”

The scene quickly shifted to show the inside of the van.

It was quite a large and nice van, emphasizing its grandeur.

“Wow… This is nice.”

“Aren’t you still a rookie?”

The vehicle provided by the agency was impressive enough to make the panelists gasp.

“The CEO is really supportive.”

Normally, I felt a bit burdened by the vehicle, but today I proudly showcased it.

When else would I get a chance to brag?

Soon after, I got inside the car, and Park Kang-seok appeared on the screen.

The close-up shot emphasized his broad shoulders and muscular arms.

That visual is indeed striking…

“Wow…”

“He looks like an athlete.”

While the panelists were in awe, the scene transitioned to an interview with Park Kang-seok.

…When was that filmed?

[Do you usually come out this early for work?]

Park Kang-seok nodded at the staff’s question.

[Ah, yes, I do. I don’t think I’ve ever come out late.]

Just like that, Park Kang-seok impressively answered, unlike during Mrs. Jang’s time, making me uncross my arms and point at the screen.

“See? Yesterday was quite unusual. He’s usually diligent.”

“Oh, got it. Go ahead and cross your arms again.”

“Haha… understood.”

Did they catch me crossing my arms?

Well, anyway.

Next, the vehicle crossed the road and arrived at a shop.

“What’s this…?”

“This is where I get my makeup done.”

The shop and the head stylist appeared on screen, with me getting pampered.

I was almost bare-faced, applying various products and styling my hair.

After a little while, my appearance transformed completely.

If anything, “upgraded” would be a more accurate description.

“Whoa… What the heck?”

“Your makeup looks incredible!”

“The base was already stunning, but this is insane!”

Even the panelists couldn’t help but marvel at my appearance.

This feels satisfying.

Isn’t this what they call gap moe?

Thinking back, that first day, looking like a couch potato turned out to be a great stepping stone for the future.

Soon after, I arrived at the filming location.

[Hello.]

On screen, I greeted as I entered the filming site.

Then, I briefly vanished, only to reappear in my filming outfit.

I stepped out proudly, adorned in designer brands.

While I was accustomed to the routine at the filming site, the panelists had been showering compliments since earlier.

“This person looks different from yesterday!”

“Right? Is this really the same person who spent all day gaming?”

Coincidentally, the screen was alternating between my appearance from yesterday and now.

I could clearly see the difference myself.

After all, there’s a massive gap between just doing basic makeup at home and a full glam look.

Yet, just as I felt satisfied to be pretty in both styles, the screen shifted to show me heading into a meeting.

“Do you have meetings often?”

“Uh, occasionally.”

“Oh… Can I ask what role you’re playing?”

“Um… I’m a somewhat prickly third-generation chaebol.”

By the time this variety show airs, my current project “Chase” will have wrapped, and it’s about time for me to unveil my role as Sera in a drama.

So, I think it’s okay to reveal some details now, or rather, I heard it’s better to share.

“Oh… I can’t really imagine your character.”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah, your actions give off a vibe of a familiar neighbor.”

“Haha….”

How on earth did that image stick?

I hadn’t even been here long enough for that to happen.

Anyway, while having that conversation, I’d returned to the waiting room, and beside me…

“Oh?”

“Look who we see again?”

Ah right, I brought Moon Chang-sik with me because I had questions.

As I began to ask him about acting in the waiting room, the panelists were giving me strange looks.

“Aren’t you two not that close?”

“This keeps coming up…”

Oh dear.

It’s probably for fun or broadcast purposes, but I need to answer cautiously.

I don’t want any strange rumors spreading, right?

“Oh, I learned acting from this person.”

“Really?”

I pointed to Moon Chang-sik sitting next to me.

It was a bit cowardly, but it was a trick to redirect attention from me to him.

“…?”

Moon Chang-sik glanced at me for a moment.

When I averted my gaze, he finally spoke.

“…Sometimes, he asks for advice. He has a passion for acting.”

“Wow, didn’t notice that while playing.”

“Right? The real job is different after all.”

“Haha….”

Technically it’s not my real job, but… I awkwardly smiled since I couldn’t argue.

Fortunately, the conversation shifted to a new topic.

Now we were ready to delve into filming.

And shortly after.

During lunchtime, Nam Han-kyung brought a packed lunch to share.

“Oh? Is that you, Han-kyung?”

“Oh, you know me?”

“I do. You were on here last time.”

“Oh, really?”

…Is this place famous enough that everyone comes here when they get recognized?

I suppose there’s no need to explain given that I already know.

“I got to know him better since we were partners.”

“Wow, seriously?”

“How about Chang-sik?”

“His role is a bit different.”

Anyway, as I watched the screen, I caught snippets of their lunch conversations.

Earlier, they had cut the dialogue, but now they were airing it.

Why is that?

Thinking about it, maybe it goes like this…

[What are you thinking about?]

[Oh, I just have a place to go after filming.]

[Wow, you’re busy.]

[Gotta keep busy.]

Right, it seems they meant to air that scene.

As soon as I said that, the editing quickly showcased yesterday’s daily life.

“Oh dear.”

“Yeah, you were busy indeed.”

“Yes, you were really typing away at that keyboard.”

“….”

I glanced at the staff for a moment and saw them all holding back laughter.

Come on now…

Go ahead and laugh.

Considering Moon Chang-sik, it looks like he’s fading into the background; he’s not showing enough presence.

I have to ensure to pull my weight too.

Still, I don’t worry much because there are plenty of great scenes left.

Look at this, I’ve already arrived at the dance academy on screen.

“Oh? What’s this?”

“Are you attending an academy?”

“I’ve been making time to go lately.”

The scene shows me entering the academy and interacting with Lee Ye-ryeong.

“Is that you, Ye-ryeong?”

“Do you know me?”

“You were on the last program.”

I found myself slightly impressed by one of the panelists’ comments.

How do they know everything?

The entertainment industry really is small.

While I was thinking about how to be careful with rumors, the screen shifted to show the start of a dance lesson.

“You’re dancing well?”

“Oh, I’ve been working really hard.”

The panelists were in awe of my performance, noting that after a long time, I was finally getting back into form.

Watching the dance lines that I was proud of had the panelists curious, prompting them to ask me questions one by one.

“Did you always dance?”

“Oh, I did briefly before starting again.”

“Oh… is it a hobby?”

“Uh… I guess so?”

“It’s surprising! Based on yesterday, you seemed like a total homebody.”

“I am a homebody.”

A homebody and dancing?

Honestly, that’s a combo that doesn’t match at all.

But surprisingly, there’s a world where homebodies dance for a living.

And here I am, actively involved in that world.

Regardless, after more lessons and an interview, my second day wrapped up.

“Wow, you really have a busy life.”

“The dancing was a real surprise.”

The panelists acknowledged my second-day footage.

Well, as long as it’s enough.

Am I busier than Moon Chang-sik?

Taking in the slightly different admiration from the panelists, I felt proud.

“Well, this is already the last video for today, huh?”

“Wow, time flies.”

“Alright, let’s check out Chang-sik’s second day.”

“Play it, please.”

Now that my video was over, it was time for Moon Chang-sik’s second day.

Like me, it should be a workday… what will he do?

I don’t think I’ve seen any of the cameramen he brought along.

So, watching the start of Moon Chang-sik’s day from early morning just like mine.

Taking a car driven by a familiar manager, he moved around busily.

The first stop seemed to be a filming set for an advertisement.

True to his nature, he wrapped it up quickly without a single NG before heading to the next location before lunch.

The next stop was a familiar filming location with the same staff.

When did he come here? Did he come on a day when I wasn’t around? Or did I just miss the cameramen?

Anyway, after visiting the filming site, he had lunch and then went off to shoot a variety show.

Next was another advertisement, followed by…

“….”

I briefly paused and relaxed my posture.

Uncrossing my legs and placing my arms gracefully atop each other.

Oh wow, that’s really something.

I knew Moon Chang-sik was busy, but I didn’t expect his day to be so densely packed.

I might just be hopping around to two or three places at most.

Seeing the other panelists also marveling at this, I thought to myself.

I have to avoid ending up like that.

 

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