Class President Gil Da-hyun realized something.
Since she had been interacting with Seo-yeon more frequently lately, she could now read some emotions from Seo-yeon's otherwise expressionless face!
'Seo-yeon seems uncomfortable gathering with the kids in the class!'
They had conversed this way and that recently, and there was certainly a sense of having become more familiar than before.
But she also knew that there was definitely still an awkward side remaining.
'If you take me out, there's still no one she would approach first to talk to.'
Plus, without Lee Ji-yeon from the next class, she seemed anxious about that aspect.
'Seo-yeon is definitely in a position where it's hard to refuse what others say.'
First of all, Seo-yeon was an actress, so it would be difficult to separate that aspect from her daily life when discussing things.
Of course, Da-hyun had said she would grant a request in exchange for help with the exam, but she didn't want to force something she didn't like.
It didn't seem like she absolutely hated it, but there was something unsettling about pushing it forward like this.
So when she talked to the class students about it—
"Doing it with the next class? I'm fine with that?"
"Wouldn't that make it too big? How about we talk to the teacher about it?"
"Right, can't we use this as an excuse to get the teacher to buy us something?"
With such words from the students having come up, she went to the class's homeroom teacher and told her—
"That's a good idea. But wouldn't it be a bit ambiguous with just two classes? Since we're at it, how about having more kids from other classes join in and have a school-wide party? Shall I go with you and talk to the grade head teacher?"
And so, when she went to the grade head teacher again—
"Hmm, if the school is going to have such a party, it would be good to have the boys' classes join in too. Plus, with Yeonhwa Arts High School having become quite famous lately for this and that... it might be nice to bring out the school's character in this aspect... Would you like to talk to the vice principal together with me?"
"Yes?"
Huh, how did it end up like this?
Da-hyun panicked.
She just wanted to end it as a class party, but things felt like they were getting bigger and bigger.
Was it okay to decide this so lightly?
'Ah, because it's a private school.'
At Yeonhwa Arts High School, as long as the chairperson says okay, things somehow proceed!
Having realized that fact, Gil Da-hyun belatedly made an excuse.
Though it felt a little too late.
"Ah, we were just going to do it among class friends..."
"I see. Since we've come this far, why don't you ask for other students' opinions too."
Fortunately, the teachers at Yeonhwa Arts High School were somewhat flexible.
So when she conveyed this back to the students—
"Wow, crazy."
"You're not going to do it? We have to do it."
"The school lends us the auditorium for free and gives us stuff, isn't that a gain?"
The students were just excited.
Da-hyun felt cold sweat running down her back.
'Don't tell me, I have to be in charge of that??'
She was the class president, and she was the one who brought it up first.
Anyway, with the situation having come to this, Da-hyun had no choice but to convey the news to Seo-yeon again.
At least Seo-yeon would be able to be with Ji-yeon, so that was a good thing, right?
"...A party on a school scale?"
"Yeah, it ended up like that."
At Da-hyun's words as she gauged her reaction, Seo-yeon actually felt relieved.
With a larger number of people, it was actually easier to avoid attention.
Above all, wouldn't Ji-yeon be there too?
"Then that's fine."
Sending a message of cheerful acceptance, Seo-yeon headed to Ji-yeon.
To tell her about the year-end party being held at school this time.
"Hmm? I have a shoot then."
"...."
Seo-yeon, who hadn't considered this case, stiffened for a moment.
Still, she said it wasn't that she couldn't come at all, just that she would be a little late.
Those words were a relief, but the fact remained that she would have to endure a few hours without Ji-yeon alone.
Seo-yeon pondered, then scurried off running toward Da-hyun.
"Da-hyun."
"Yeah? What is it, Seo-yeon?"
"M-maybe, is it okay to invite celebrities?"
"...?"
"N-not actors, but maybe an idol group would be fine...?"
"???"
"N-no?"
As Seo-yeon said that while carefully observing her reaction, Gil Da-hyun had no choice but to squeeze her eyes shut.
Because she couldn't bring herself to refuse Seo-yeon, who was asking like this.
And so, the year-end party that was initially planned to be modestly held within the class ended up growing to an unexpected scale.
***
Anyway, when she told Manager Park Eun-ha that the year-end party had been set up like that—
"Do high schools these days have parties like that?"
"I'm not sure either."
"Well, it's your first time too."
At Seo-yeon's answer, Park Eun-ha seemed to be pondering for a moment.
"Come to think of it, the award ceremonies are coming up soon."
"Yes."
"The film festival award ceremony, and the KMB Acting Awards."
She probably wouldn't go to the Entertainment Awards since she didn't have a regular variety show appearance.
But even with just two, there was a lot to worry about.
Considering Seo-yeon's age, preparing a flashy dress would be difficult.
As neat and elegant a dress as possible would be best.
"Then you don't need to wear a dress separately for the year-end party the school is preparing?"
"They said to come wearing party attire..."
"Really?"
Then should she commission three dresses at once while she's at it?
Honestly, Eun-ha couldn't know what scale Seo-yeon's high school year-end party would be.
"By any chance, celebrities aren't coming, right?"
"They might come."
Of course, it was because Seo-yeon had invited them.
Because Cha Na-hee of Summer Girl had readily permitted it.
It happened that Seo-yeon also had things to say to Cha Na-hee, so it was the perfect opportunity.
"Really? Then should I prepare one more dress after all? Since I won't be preparing overly flashy dresses anyway..."
At Park Eun-ha's words, Seo-yeon pondered whether she should stop her or leave her be.
Seo-yeon herself also hadn't been able to decide how she should dress and go.
"Anyway, it's the 'Mine' shoot now. So just focus on that, Seo-yeon."
"Yes."
"Then do your best today too!"
"Yes."
Hearing Park Eun-ha's cheering, Seo-yeon got out of the van.
The path heading to the filming set always had a cool air lingering about it.
Moreover, Seo-yeon hadn't even been able to properly participate in the script reading.
'Of all things, overlapping with final exams.'
She's a high school student, so it can't be helped.
She wanted to say that, but it might not have looked good in the eyes of the other actors.
The set of 'Mine' didn't require going outside separately.
First of all, it was indoors, and since there would be a lot of CG, they had chosen a filming location that was easy to utilize for that.
'First of all, the cast of actors was composed smartly.'
Arthur Diaz was present, but there were no actors with particularly expensive salaries.
This wasn't because they didn't invest in actors, but rather they probably thought Arthur would be enough to draw aggro anyway.
Plus, the veteran actors were unexpectedly positioned in the supporting cast lineup.
Actors who would play the essential flavor roles.
It gave the feeling that money was spent in the right places.
'Come to think of it, I'm not an actor with a long career either.'
In terms of career, 10 years.
But most of that was her diving period, so it's an inflated career.
And Narumi Sora was a rookie.
If overly veteran actors got entangled with the lead, the focus could unnecessarily shift.
'In many ways, a very challenging drama.'
First, the fact that it was GH's first attempt at an OTT drama.
On top of that, superpower action, which is hard to find in Korean movies.
From the perspective of viewers who distrust the CG level of Korean movies and dramas, it would seem ambiguous.
"You're here early, Miss Seo-yeon."
The first person to greet her as soon as she arrived at the set was none other than martial arts director Kim Hong-baek.
For this movie, martial arts director Kim Hong-baek was personally in charge of the action.
Although he said it was simply consulting, it was because he wanted to see Seo-yeon's action acting right before his eyes.
"I'll say it again, it's action acting. Please keep that in mind. I know Miss Seo-yeon is outstanding, but acting isn't about showing off that outstanding physique."
"Yes."
"That's enough."
Though he spoke strictly, Professor Kim Hong-baek gazed at the back of Seo-yeon walking away with a satisfied face.
Naturally, the stuntmen from the 'Cheonghong Action School' present at the scene couldn't help but exchange glances.
'The director really likes actress Ju Seo-yeon.'
'Well, there's no other kid like her.'
'It was my first time seeing a sandbag chain break.'
'Is she really an esper?'
'But do we have to film the action scene together with actress Ju Seo-yeon?'
'....'
They each exchanged glances, then saw Arthur and his bodyguards swarming in.
And the stunt actors.
'Maybe that side will handle it?'
'...Hmm.'
Anyway, they were tense.
The numerous incidents that had recently occurred at the Cheonghong Action School right alone were evidence supporting that tension.
By 'rumor,' after a certain actress visited, all the chains on the sandbags snapped.
Or, while doing a car stunt, the car's engine part was damaged.
Such vague rumors, whether fact or fiction.
Now, at the Cheonghong Action School, even if someone flew off, most had become so numb that they would just think, 'Ah, another one flew off.'
In the midst of the gazes of such stunt actors, actors began to gather one by one at the filming set.
The actors appearing in this drama.
Not simply Arthur Diaz or Seo-yeon, but veteran actors who appeared like essential flavors in movies and dramas also took their places.
"You're here today."
Arthur Diaz spoke, looking at Seo-yeon who had come early and was sitting quietly.
"I was worried you might drop out of the drama like this."
"I had exams."
"Exams?"
Thinking about it, Arthur recalled that Seo-yeon was a high school student.
Since he always saw her dressed up, it didn't easily feel real.
'Come to think of it, is what she's wearing now a school uniform?'
She seemed to have come to the set right after school ended.
"So, we have some fittings to do separately today, so it would be good if you knew that."
"Yes, I understand."
Seo-yeon simply answered calmly.
At her attitude, Arthur furrowed his eyes again.
The composure felt from Seo-yeon.
It was because that was very displeasing to him.
In the first place, that attitude of having no interest in him at all reminded him of someone.
It was a truly unfamiliar thing for Arthur that a woman, no less, treated him like that.
That unfamiliarness was now turning into a bit of annoyance.
At that moment, Seo-yeon's gaze turned to Oliver, who was standing quietly behind Arthur.
"The person behind you?"
"The person behind? Ah, do you mean Oliver?"
Seo-yeon narrowed her eyes as she looked at Oliver, who was of similar height to Arthur.
He didn't seem to be an actor.
That made sense, because he was a man who had suffered quite severe burns on his face.
'As for the body, this side is much more solidly trained.'
Was this side the personal stunt actor Arthur had brought?
The physique and proportions certainly looked similar.
Arthur also had a fairly solid physique on the outside, but compared to the man named Oliver, there was no comparison.
This side had muscles not simply for shape, but for actual use.
"Oliver is the best stunt actor in America, in my view."
"...."
"...Why are you looking at me like that?"
"No, I just thought you were surprisingly honest in this kind of aspect."
Looking at his exterior, she had wondered if Arthur was abusing his power over Oliver, but it didn't seem to be the case.
When Seo-yeon looked at Oliver with interest, even he could be seen shrugging his shoulders more.
"Well, we're friends."
"Hmm."
"Anyway, Oliver is impressive enough to have appeared in America's Strongman, so his strength is amazing. For example..."
Arthur looked around for a moment, then picked up an iron bar that was contained in a box.
Perhaps it was for filming, or maybe it was a decorative prop to set the mood.
"He can even bend something like this in one go."
When Arthur gave a signal, Oliver let out a sigh.
He didn't really want to show off his strength in a place like this.
'He's not a teenage boy, but it seems he wants to see that girl somehow make a surprised face.'
Thinking that, Oliver put his strength into bending the thin iron bar Arthur had presented.
Just that alone caused gasps of surprise to erupt from the surroundings.
At that sight, Arthur shrugged his shoulders, and even Seo-yeon opened her eyes a little wider.
"See?"
"Your strength is amazing."
"Hmph, indeed. But Oliver's specialty isn't strength..."
As Arthur was continuing to say that—
『Arthur.』
At that moment, Oliver quietly called Arthur.
When Arthur turned his gaze, he could see director Han Ye-geon, who had come to the filming set.
For a director, quite rough attire.
A light leather jacket and jeans.
A face with a beard not properly shaved.
But his languidly drooping eyes were directed toward Arthur and Seo-yeon.
Only then did Arthur give a small cough and turn his body.
"Anyway, that's how it is. We'll be matching our acting in a little while..."
Unlike when he was talking about Oliver just now, Arthur stared at Seo-yeon with sharp eyes.
"I look forward to it. Whether you can show the skill befitting the days you weren't here."
Saying that, he shoved the iron bar he received from Oliver into an appropriate empty box and turned away.
Oliver stared at such Seo-yeon, then followed behind Arthur.
And, in Seo-yeon's case, she was simply quietly staring at the box where Arthur had shoved the iron bar.
"...."
Oliver felt uncomfortable inside.
It felt like he had needlessly shown off his strength to a girl.
And the iron bar left bent also bothered him.
He didn't know if it was a prop or just gathered there because it was dangerous, but he thought leaving it bent like that would be dangerous.
"Arthur, I'll be right back."
"What? Why?"
"I'm bothered by breaking that prop earlier."
"Why worry about just an iron bar. Do as you please."
Arthur waved his hand dismissively.
Oliver knew that was Arthur's way of giving permission.
And so, when Oliver headed to the place where he had conversed with Seo-yeon earlier—
"....?"
He saw Seo-yeon, who had been glancing around left and right, scurrying over to the box and fiddling with the iron bar.
She straightened the bent iron bar, and with her fingers, kneaded the bulging bent part flat.
Seeing that, Oliver quietly returned to Arthur.
"Arthur."
"What, you're back sooner than I thought?"
"That kid might really be an esper."
"What are you talking about?"
Arthur couldn't help but feel annoyed at his friend who was speaking quite seriously.