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CEO Min Ja-young, a renowned drama writer and rookie director, said this seemed like a good project for my next work.
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And today, I came to the production studio.
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In the distance, I saw Ko Eun-hyuk heading toward the meeting room I was supposed to go to.
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“No way.”
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…Did my changed future also change my co-star?
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Originally, my co-star was a male actor who insulted me, someone who loved putting others down from head to toe…
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But the person in front of me was definitely Ko Eun-hyuk.
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The guy who bombed his audition for Youth 2015 with terrible acting is my co-star now…?
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Fate is fate, I guess.
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Spotting me, Ko Eun-hyuk bowed and greeted me.
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“H-Hello!”
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“…Uh, hello?”
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“You remember me…?”
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I nodded. I shouldn’t judge by looks, but… it’s only been six months, and he’s gotten better-looking.
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“…I’m glad you remember.”
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Has his acting improved? He probably started acting around the same time as me. Back then, I was too overwhelmed to recall Ko Eun-hyuk’s early career.
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“Im Bada-ssi, Ko Eun-hyuk-ssi, come inside.”
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The assistant director for Save Me called us. Entering the meeting room, we saw the director and writer seated.
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“Hello, I’m Im Bada.”
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“Uh, hello! I’m Ko Eun-hyuk.”
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We greeted the director and writer and took our seats.
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“……”
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“……”
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The director was known for being quiet. His nickname, Kang Jo-yong, came from his real name, Kang Jo-jo.
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“You two look good together.”
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“…Uh, th-thank you.”
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“I’ll tell you about the characters you’ll be playing.”
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In Save Me, Ewha-won and Min Do-hyuk are a sub-couple, enemies. They’re called a hate relationship.
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“But Min Do-hyuk is an arrogant character, so he shouldn’t bow to others. I want our actors to fully embody their characters.”
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Director Kang Jo-jo’s tone showed concern that Ko Eun-hyuk’s kindness might bleed into his acting.
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Writer Lee Mi-na smiled warmly, looking between me and Ko Eun-hyuk.
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“Director, don’t they look great together? The moment they walked in, I thought they were Ewha-won and Do-hyuk.”
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“…I thought the same.”
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Ko Eun-hyuk blushed at the embarrassing praise.
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“The cold beauty and cold handsome combo is always thrilling. I love this pair.”
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“Other actors are coming in an hour.”
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“I know~ But these two are the best. They’ll look perfect on camera.”
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However, we were here for an audition, not a guaranteed casting. They’d check our chemistry, then our acting, before finalizing.
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Since Director Kang Jo-jo prioritizes “acting” chemistry, even great acting could lead to rejection if it doesn’t mesh with the co-star.
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“…Now we’ll see your acting. We’ll start with improv.”
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Ko Eun-hyuk’s eyes shook nervously at the mention of improv. He’d probably expected to follow the script.
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“Any acting is fine. Just show us the Ewha-won and Do-hyuk we want.”
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At the call to show Ewha-won and Min Do-hyuk from episode 1’s script, Ko Eun-hyuk’s fist trembled slightly.
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As tension rose, Writer Lee Mi-na cheered us on.
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“Fighting!”
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Despite her encouragement, knowing she scrutinized acting more closely than the director, I couldn’t relax.
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Director Kang Jo-jo, arms crossed, explained the scene.
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“Min Do-hyuk hears that Seo Min-sung, an illegitimate child, was born to his father. While Do-hyuk drinks, Ewha-won appears.”
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Drinking?
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I placed my chair across from his. I needed a prop.
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‘Nothing sets the mood like a coat.’
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“Writer-nim, can I borrow a coat?”
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“A coat?”
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“Yes.”
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“Go ahead.”
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Wearing Lee Mi-na’s coat, I went to the door.
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“Shall we start?”
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“Yes…!”
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“Yes.”
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Ko Eun-hyuk, instantly immersed, swayed as if drunk, grabbing a water bottle from the floor and pouring some into the cap.
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“Haa… fuck.”
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Drip, drip, drip.
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As his monologue continued with the sound of water, I walked forward, delivering my line.
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“Ajumma, here…”
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“…..”
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When my line cut off, Ko Eun-hyuk turned to look.
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“What.”
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“……”
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“Min Do-hyuk, you drink soju too?”
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★★★
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Writer Lee Mi-na stared at Im Bada, captivated, as if she was Ewha-won.
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‘Perfect from the first line!’
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Ewha-won’s expression, shocked that Min Do-hyuk, who only drinks wine and whiskey, is drinking soju, was flawless.
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Her eyebrows rose and fell freely before she moved to Min Do-hyuk’s side.
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“…Be quiet and leave.”
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“I’m a customer here too.”
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Sitting down, Ewha-won flipped her coat back and gestured to the ajumma.
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“One hot udon, please.”
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“You look familiar with this place.”
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“I came here a lot with my unnie.”
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“Oh, that commoner… ha.”
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Min Do-hyuk downed his drink, frowning.
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“You’ll get drunk drinking like that.”
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Ewha-won lightly rubbed his chin and grabbed the water bottle.
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‘…She really studied episode 1’s script.’
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Lee Mi-na observed Im Bada’s every move. It was one of Ewha-won’s habitual actions from the script.
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Rubbing someone’s chin to look down on them.
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Ewha-won was that kind of character—a noble woman who always had to be superior.
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“…If I get drunk, will you help?”
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“What kind of help?”
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“Take me home.”
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“Which home? Mine? Or yours?”
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“…Yours.”
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“My place? Why would I?”
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Facing Min Do-hyuk’s rare vulnerability, Ewha-won’s true colors emerged.
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With a small laugh, she scanned Ko Eun-hyuk from head to toe, as if lost in thought.
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“I don’t have a taste for bringing another woman’s man to my place.”
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“Then change your taste.”
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As Lee Mi-na had written, their fiery exchange thrilled her.
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‘My characters feel alive.’
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Ewha-won propped her chin, shaking the water bottle.
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“What’s Min Do-hyuk-ssi gonna give me?”
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“…Need money?”
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At the word “money,” Im Bada scoffed.
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“I’ve got plenty of money.”
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“I know.”
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“Knowing that, you’re trying to rile me up?”
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Min Do-hyuk smiled, his half-dazed eyes on Ewha-won.
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“No.”
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Their gazes locked, and for a few minutes, no lines were spoken. Everyone swallowed or watched in silence.
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It might’ve seemed like the improv ended, but Director Kang Jo-jo observed closely.
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“Min Do-hyuk-ssi, grant me one wish.”
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“A wish?”
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Facing his hazy gaze, Ewha-won leaned forward, whispering.
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“Don’t refuse.”
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“……”
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“That’s what I hate most.”
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As Im Bada finished, Ko Eun-hyuk collapsed, as if passing out drunk.
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The improv ended. Back to herself, Im Bada carried her chair to her seat.
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Ko Eun-hyuk, catching his breath, seemed to have been holding it.
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“……”
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“……”
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Lee Mi-na knew from the improv: these two understood Ewha-won and Min Do-hyuk well.
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Other actors auditioned first, but none interpreted the characters this well.
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Compared to Im Bada, Ko Eun-hyuk lacked in vocalization and eye control.
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But Im Bada stole the focus, masking Ko Eun-hyuk’s flaws.
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Her acting in person was intense—vocalization, diction, and above all, her haughty gaze pierced Lee Mi-na’s heart.
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‘She’s Ewha-won.’
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Im Bada is Ewha-won.
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Fresh look, fresh acting, fresh chemistry.
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Everything was perfect, but with no word from Director Kang Jo-jo, Lee Mi-na stayed quiet.
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“Nice acting.”
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Then, Director Kang Jo-jo’s next words nearly made her grab him by the collar.
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“…To be honest, I wasn’t planning to cast Im Bada-ssi.”
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What?
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★★★
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…Huh?
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I sat down to hear what came next, pausing as I removed the coat.
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Did he not like me?
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But in my past life, with Director Kang Jo-jo…
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Oh, my memories might be idealized. I never really talked to him. Never had more than necessary conversations.
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How did I forget that?
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“…Im Bada-ssi’s presence was too strong.”
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“…..”
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“I thought her intensity might overshadow the leads’ narrative.”
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Lee Mi-na tilted her head, quietly saying to Kang Jo-jo, “Director, it’s because Im Bada-ssi’s acting is so good.”
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“Yes. But.”
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A soft smile curved Kang Jo-jo’s lips, as if satisfied.
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“The improv changed my mind.”
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I earned Director Kang Jo-jo’s approval.
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Through acting.
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“I solidified my decision with the improv too. However.”
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Lee Mi-na explained Ko Eun-hyuk’s acting shortcomings, speaking carefully as he jotted notes.
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“Ko Eun-hyuk-ssi, as a rookie, the chaebol third-gen role might be a bit heavy.”
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“Yes…!”
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“But with some improvement, I think you could make a great Min Do-hyuk.”
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“…Thank you so much!”
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This pairing felt like it’d pass the audition.
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For Kang Jo-jo to say that much.
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I returned the coat to Lee Mi-na and left the meeting room. At the same time, Ko Eun-hyuk and I sighed in relief.
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Catching his eye, I spoke.
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“Your acting, compared to before…”
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“Yes.”
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“It’s improved.”
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It was shockingly better. How did he improve so fast?
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“I practiced a lot…”
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“How? At that stage, you couldn’t have improved this much in six months.”
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At my question, Ko Eun-hyuk wobbled, as if dizzy.
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“I practiced a lot.”
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“So you’re saying you’re a genius?”
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That’s the deal.
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He waved his hands, denying it, but I shrugged.
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It’d be good to know how he practiced. I could use it later.
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“…Uh, your chemistry was great.”
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“Mine too.”
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“…Yes!”
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Looking at this acting genius, I felt a warm pang of envy.
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On my way home, I warned Ko Eun-hyuk.
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“I won’t go easy during the actual shoot.”
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“Huh? What?”
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“Your acting. I’m not planning to lose.”
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He looked at me, puzzled, then spoke.
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“…I.”
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As if about to say something, he stepped closer, glancing around.
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“It’s not confirmed yet.”
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“…..”
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“Let’s get along for now.”
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Is this something to say to someone I was just growling at? Does he really want to be friends?
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“…Alright.”
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My voice cracked for a moment.
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“Yes…!”
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Then, I heard murmuring and turned.
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Who was it?
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“What? A rookie from the audition?”
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It was that sunbae.
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My former co-star.
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Kim Jung-woo.
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“Hello, Sunbae-nim. I’ll head out…”
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Talking to Kim Jung-woo wouldn’t do any good, so I tried to greet him and slip away quietly.
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“Are you two dating?”
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“…..”
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“Already cozying up as rookies.”
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That’s right.
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The reason I didn’t want to meet Kim Jung-woo came back clearly.
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Kim Jung-woo had a nasty personality and assumed anyone close was a couple.
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