The slight tremor in her gaze.
Eyes instinctively lowered before the palpable aura of intimidation.
Her voice carried the unmistakable quiver of fear.
âHmmm⦠as expected, Min Da-Yeon.â
To Director Kim Hong-Sung, Da-Yeonâs performance was authentic and riveting.
It captured the raw reaction of an ordinary person facing someone as unpredictable as Lee Ye-Seoâan immersive portrayal that resonated deeply.
"Apologies, Director. I promise this will never happen againâ¦"
"Promises arenât made with words. Trust is rebuilt through action, donât you think?"
Then, Ha-Eunâs left hand rested lightly on Da-Yeonâs shoulder.
The slight pressure from her grip made Da-Yeon flinch, her head bowing deeper, her face etched with genuine terror.
To Director Kim, it was another brilliant moment of acting.
Even as a cameo with a short appearance, Da-Yeon was fully immersed in the role, and he appreciated her dedication.@@novelbin@@
However, Da-Yeon wasnât acting.
She was genuinely terrified of the hand on her shoulderâthe same hand that had, mere days ago, crushed a VR controller with raw grip strength.
â...She hasnât figured it out, has she?â
Her unease was unavoidable. Da-Yeonâs guilty conscience meant she feared Ha-Eunâs presence more than anything else.
It was a fear that went beyond the emotional beats of the scriptâit was primal.
Even though she knew this was just a shoot, fear was still fear.
After all, why do people feel scared when they stick their hands in a crocodileâs mouth, even knowing itâs part of a controlled experience?
"Iâll do my best to make it rightâ¦"
"Not just âdo your best,â but do it well. Please."
With her final line delivered, Ha-Eun let go of Da-Yeonâs shoulder with a bright smile.
Yet the fear lingered on Da-Yeonâs face.