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“I chose Hajin just by looking at her face.”

“That’s right.”

“There’s the acting part, Sora and Eugene are there, and Jungwoo has also appeared in a drama.”

“That’s right.”

“But that’s really… .”

PD Cho Seung-hyun said with an expression of disbelief.

“Hajin, doesn’t it look like she’s acting in a musical right now?”

“That seems right. The humming along with the lines and the movements fit perfectly, so it seems like an improvisation… Are you sure he hasn’t acted before?”

“Pull the camera back. I’m sure I’ll use that scene later.”

*****

I’ve been on musical stage a few times in my past life.

It’s mainly a chorus, so I couldn’t even go up to cover (temporary lead role), but it’s not a big deal to add rhythm to this kind of movement.

Stretch your body upwards~♬ ♪

The dialogue between the numbers that I hummed on the spot was enough to imitate the teacher who taught the rhythm, and my body remembered the blocking (movement line) because I had done it so many times in yesterday’s program.

Since it was my first time showing a rhythm, I tried to add a song to it, and the reaction was more dramatic than I expected.

“How can you do so well when you’re just learning it for the first time?”

“Did you just copy what Mr. Tiger did earlier?”

“Lies. You’re much better than Mr. Tiger. You’re also really good at singing lines. Who taught you? Why are you the only one who knows?”

“No one taught me this. I just sang it because it came to mind.”

“You just… called me?”

He has an expression that says, “What kind of kid is this?”

“Your voice… is pretty. Show me the dance again.”

Sora’s reaction isn’t much different.

First of all, the dancing and singing are better than both of them.

We were so absorbed in coordinating our movements that we didn’t even realize that the cameras were constantly rolling behind us.

As expected, Sora and Eugene were at a level where they could be filmed right away without any problems.

Seongsik’s stiffness has long since disappeared.

“After the introductions, please follow the cue sheet from now on. Since you already learned the dance, Seongsik hyung doesn’t need to teach you.”

“Ugh, yeah.”

He nods as if he was following the PD’s instructions.

How many times did I run the program yesterday to do something like this?

“Let’s go now.”

As I turn my head, the PD gestures at just the right time.

I guess he was watching me practice from behind.

I headed towards the camera again, feeling excited about appearing on TV for the first time.

After recording —

“Kuhahaha, look at this. I told you it would be a good drawing! The expressions on these three faces, how cool is this.”

Camera director Hyun Woo-il clenches his fist as he watches the scene we are introducing.

“Are you a lolicon? Why do you like it so much?”

“Hey Inma, why is there a lolicon there? This is pure admiration!”

The staff also admires the scene where we introduce ourselves and dance.

AD adjusts the monitor angle for me as I stand there blankly.

He did a great job of choosing a position that did not leave the screen without being conscious of the camera, handling eye contact naturally, enunciating accurately, and expressing the excitement of meeting a new friend with his whole body.

Adding to this a national treasure-level face, the me on the screen was so impressive that even I could admire it.

“If the staff are watching it with their mouths wide open, then I’ve said it all. It’ll be worth checking out the viewer bulletin board next week.”

“CP’s face is probably more worth seeing than the bulletin board. You always sang about your sore finger.”

“Now all I have to do is wait for the drama department to come out. Hahahaha.”

As I listen to Joe PD’s hearty laughter, someone grabs my sleeve from behind.

When I looked back, Sora was standing there, trembling.

Why do you look so anxious?

“Did I look pretty?”

“Yeah. Your face is pretty, you dance pretty, and your voice is really pretty.”

“Prettier than Eugene?”

huh?

“I told you she was prettier than Eugene.”

I thought he was too quiet and wouldn’t be assertive, but that wasn’t necessarily the case.

“That’s right. You’re prettier.”

“Then, will you still say I’m pretty in the future?”

Why does he keep doing this?

“Will you be ugly next time you see me?”

“Uh, ah… no!”

The area under my eyes is already moist.

This child has a very low hurdle to cry.

“Then don’t ask me every single thing. You are pretty and will always be pretty.”

People all over the world will praise your beauty.

So, from now on, never doubt your appearance.

“Smile. You look much prettier when you smile than you do now.”

“Ugh… Yeah.”

And then he smiles faintly.

It was really nice to see the smiles that colored the ball.

*****

The waiting room was black and white.

The only other color was Eugene, sitting in front.

Eugene, who always said she was the prettiest, wasn’t the only one who was black and white.

‘If I say it’s pretty, do you see the color? Will I see a different color too?’

I told her that she would grow up to be prettier than her mother, but she didn’t care.

No, it might not be a good thing to see a father getting angry because of the value of his face.

My older sister and brother complimented me for being pretty and for acting well.

As expected, she was the director’s daughter, her senior’s daughter.

‘What color am I?’

I just sat quietly in the waiting room.

Looking at Eugene’s color, who is always said to be prettier than me.

The door opened and a boy came in.

His face is full of curiosity, as if it is his first time in a place like this.

The child’s color… no, the child was light.

It was a light so bright it was blinding and full of beautiful colors.

‘pretty….’

This time, Eugene was faster.

Eugene can’t stay still when he sees something pretty.

The child did not sit next to Eugene.

As I was looking around to see what I was looking for, our eyes met.

He walked towards me with a look of finding me.

Then he sat down next to me.

“I think she’s prettier.”

There was a loud bang and sparks exploded here and there.

It’s so hot I can’t breathe or speak.

I lowered my head, unable to look at the child’s face.

Even when Eugene came and asked her about it, the girl said that I was the prettiest.

“Is that enough? The most handsome guy sits next to the prettiest guy.”

When Eugene told me to get out of the way, the kid stopped me.

“If you go to another seat, I’ll follow you.”

The child continued to sit next to me.

I wanted to ask if I was that pretty, but Eugene was right next to me, so I couldn’t ask.

You should definitely ask when you are alone.

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“I’m annoyed.”

Everyone said I was the prettiest, but I wasn’t.

Everyone said I was the best actor, but that’s not true.

No, because of him, because of Han Sora!

Even if you just sit like that, you’re prettier than me.

“Mom. Sora is prettier. She acts better too!”

“There are some places where Sora is prettier, but there are also places where you are prettier? There is no one who is all pretty. As for acting… Well, our Yujin is better at singing and dancing. As for acting, just go with Sora.”

“No. I don’t like it. I have to be prettier and better!”

I have to be better than Sora at everything.

The door opened and a boy came in.

He’s the kind of boy who hates both clothes and shoes.

But, that kid… .

‘You’re so pretty… no, you’re handsome!’

I am pretty.

So what I have has to be pretty too.

There were many pretty things, but no one pretty enough to want.

But that girl… that child was prettier than anything I had.

Sora, who had been standing still, is also looking at the child.

That face, I know what Sora is thinking right now.

If it’s him, if he’s next to me, I’ll go to Sora… .

“You. Come here and sit down.”

*****

With PD Joe’s okay sign, Seongsik Hyung sat down on the floor.

“Whew~ This doll is no joke.”

“It’s like that when you first use it. But you did really well during the recording.”

If you are not familiar with doll clothes, you will see the movements of the doll floundering in the water.

Even during rehearsal, it was like that, but after Seongsik hyung synchronized his movements with me, it became much more natural.

“As you said, it’s much better when you turn your whole body to look to the side. I prepared a lot, but I didn’t think about getting on a doll. If it weren’t for you, Hajin, I would’ve been in big trouble. I’m already digging the other corners, and if this doesn’t work… Oh, was what I said a little difficult?”

Considering my age, I choose words that even a child would understand.

He is a person who is not only sincere but also considerate.

“You can speak as usual. I read difficult books well too.”

“Yeah, yeah.”

It’s the expression on someone’s face when looking at a curious little kid.

At 6 years old and 22 years old, that’s nothing.

“You will be incredibly successful in the future. You will be on many popular programs, win many awards, and everyone will recognize you wherever you go.”

“Hehe, I hope so. Thanks for the kind words… Wait! I should be the one telling you this. How old am I?”

“It’s not a compliment, but I’ll do it like that.”

It was a shame that I couldn’t say that this was the image of my brother I saw in my past life.

I felt eyes on me and turned my head to see Eugene looking at me with a strange expression.

I guess it’s strange to be able to talk to Mr. Tiger without any hesitation.

In one hand she held a phone with a pretty decoration.

“You talk a lot with Mr. Tiger. Do you know him?”

“I’ve always known that.”

“What are you talking about?”

I just laughed and didn’t ask any more questions.

“I’ll give you my number, so give it to me.”

“Miss. You shouldn’t give out your phone number carelessly. If you want to contact that child, use this number.”

“No. I want to give you my number.”

I guess the guy she hangs out with has a phone that he uses to contact her.

Even though 2G feature phones were common, it was surprising that a kindergartener had two phones.

“I don’t have a number.”

“What?”

My eyes are wide open.

Is that so surprising?

“Ah. Your manager is contacting you instead. Give me your manager’s number.”

“There isn’t any.”

“The manager doesn’t have a cell phone either?”

“No. I don’t have a manager. I’m not an actor. The dandelion class of Somang Kindergarten has not changed… That’s all.”

I just froze, holding the phone in my hand.

I have no idea at what point I was surprised.

Because you don’t have a phone? Because you don’t have a manager? Or because you’re just a kindergartener?

His face turned pale and his shoulders started shaking.

It feels like it’ll explode if you touch it even slightly.

“Why is it that a kid who isn’t even an actor can act better than me!!”

It eventually exploded.