Chapter 560
Chapter 560
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 560
Chapter Title: Common Sense Alteration (11)
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The director's confidence in his directing skills wasn't just empty talk.
Filming scenes of a filthy, frivolous god had felt truly unjust at times, but checking them on screen afterward made them look like works of art, which put my mind at ease. The mise-en-scène captured the curves of the nude body elegantly, barely covering just the right spots. So even when I got annoyed, I'd grit my teeth and push through the acting… but today, I was genuinely awestruck.
Even I had to admit, I looked stunning on screen.
It wasn't just any highlight scene for nothing.
The Okbun on screen was so captivating that I wondered if it was really the character I was playing. She shed her stoic mask for the first time, revealing a radiant smile. In a life that had only been boring and stifling, she discovered the joy of song for the first time—and utterly immersed in that joy, Okbun looked like the most precious thing in the world. On screen, she seemed like an angel descended from heaven.
Someone that pretty… no wonder Ryu fell for her at first sight?
When I first read the script, I honestly thought the setup lacked plausibility…
But sure enough, movies are all about the directing.
"Hasn't Deok-bae shown up yet?"
"Ha, haha… Sorry about that, Director. It's taking a bit longer."
"Is something wrong with Deok-bae? He hasn't been on his game today."
"Who knows… Maybe he ate something bad yesterday? Haha…"
But what the hell was up with Gam Deok-bae?
Gam Deok-bae rarely ever flubbed a take.
Except for… ahem, that wasn't my fault, right? Anyway. Aside from filming bed scenes with me, he always delivered flawless performances that left everyone in awe. But today, he kept fumbling his lines by himself… Was I imagining it? That murmur of "beautiful" he let slip, like he'd fallen for me without realizing it. It felt weird. I'd never experienced anything like this before.
Falling for your co-star mid-shoot—what the hell?
I didn't know how to react.
"Sorry! Something came up suddenly… Haha, I'll focus now!"
"Want me to grab you some digestive meds, Deok-bae?"
"I just took some, haha."
So I decided to be upfront about it.
Beating around the bush would just feel worse. Better to clear the air.
We had weeks of filming ahead where we'd need to sync up—I didn't want things getting awkward again.
"Sunbae, you fell for me, didn't you?"
"…That's a new one."
"You did. Like a hormonal teenage boy."
"Me? Falling for you?"
"You don't remember your face turning red?"
"That was for Yumiko, not you. She was seriously gorgeous."
"…Huh?"
"Her voice, on top of the singing… It really got my heart racing."
But… Deok-bae was just as bold.
His senior confessing so earnestly and honestly. It sounded like he was talking about the character… But I was the one playing her! My face, my voice—so doesn't that mean he fell for me? As I floundered in confusion, he lightly knocked me on the head. Typical violent sunbae.
"It wasn't you, so don't get any weird ideas."
"…Sorry, sunbae. I get how you feel, but I already have someone I like…"
"If you get it, then focus on acting, yeah?"
"Oh? Who's the one who can't focus today?"
"Ahem… You wouldn't get it, but this is method acting. It's not lack of focus—it's too much focus. Tsk tsk, gotta explain everything?"
"Uh-huh, sure. That's why you kept messing up."
"…Go read your script. Scram."
So, it wasn't real after all.
Back to his usual self in front of me. He must've really fallen for the character 'Yumiko.' I felt a bit relieved. But even so… Hmm, why? Urgh? For some reason, I felt a pang of regret… Nah, must be my imagination. Deok-bae was rubbing off on me, making me act weird too. I shook my head and got ready to shoot again.
"Okay, everyone, focus!"
"Shooting in three… two… one… Action!"
Thanks to that idiot sunbae, we had to reshoot the highlight scene.
Leaning against the bookshelf with a broom in hand, I recalled my idol days. Terrified of the spotlight on stage, I'd just scrambled to keep up with the lyrics. But singing was everything to me—why hadn't I enjoyed it? Filled with regret for the past, I reflected on myself… and sang. Today, I wanted to savor it.
"Love, it's the mismatched times of you and me…"
"Passing by like a chill wind."
"Love, it's the inexplicable longing for you…"
"My deep lingering regrets with someone else… Kyaa?!"
But this wasn't a stage—it was a movie set. Lost in memories for the scene, I stopped singing as if caught. Yumiko, secretly singing and getting busted; Ryu, watching and captivated. This marked the shift in their dynamic… Ugh, what now? Sunbae fell for me again. Our eyes met—his face flushed red.
"…K-Keep singing."
-BAM
At least he nailed the line this time.
Ryu slammed the door and fled in a panic.
Yumiko screaming alone—that was the final shot.
"Aaaahhh!"
"Cut! Perfect!"
Did it pass? We got the OK sign.
The director said the slight awkwardness actually worked in our favor.
I let out a sigh of relief, and Deok-bae sunbae approached.
What advice was he gonna dish out this time?
I racked my brain for a comeback.
"Yeji, your acting was great."
"…Huh?"
"Honestly didn't expect you to be this good… Sorry, really. I looked down on you for being an ex-idol. Apologies. Your singing was badass. For real."
"Uh, um…"
"Let's keep killing it from here on out."
With that, he walked away from me.
Never thought he'd compliment me… It hit like a sucker punch to the back of the head.
But it didn't feel bad.
Wait, did I just get acknowledged?
A rush of emotions welled up unbidden.
His departing voice lingered in my ears, tickling my lobes.
From that day on, the set's atmosphere got weird.
Not in a bad way…
More like, good? Hmm, good? Yeah, weird in a strange way. All because of Deok-bae sunbae. He had the worst personality for sure, but lately, no outbursts, no cursing… What the hell? He was especially meek around me… Of course I'd start noticing. Ignoring it would be weirder.
He said it was Yumiko he fell for, not me…
What, was that a lie?
The other sunbaes congratulated us on finally getting along,
but as the person involved, I knew better.
I could feel Deok-bae sunbae's little acts of consideration in the small things.
Back when we met, he'd treated me like I didn't exist, but lately, he'd find excuses to approach me, sticking by my side whenever he could. Looked like his feelings had shifted from Yumiko to me… Sigh, what now? I already had a guy I liked. Guess I was just too pretty, and it was his sin…
…Pfft, hehe…
He pretended otherwise, but it was so obvious—he was kinda cute. With his looks, he'd have broken plenty of girls' hearts… but maybe he was unexpectedly single? Pfft, he'd come over himself, then act all awkward next to me. Ah, what to do? Tease him a little, and he'd jump like a scaredy-cat… Puh, messing with Deok-bae sunbae was fun.
"Hey, Lee Yeji. You gonna keep messing around?"
"Not messing—getting into the emotions."
"Nobody gets emotions like that."
"Why? Embarrassed 'cause I keep staring?"
"Wh-Who said embarrassed? You're just distracting."
"I'll stare without distracting you, so stay still. Practicing the glare scene ahead. Ryu's a jerk. Ryu's a loser."
"…Isn't that too harsh on Ryu?"
"A guy who drags in a girl to rape her—is he a good person?"
"…Fair point."
Staring him down made Deok-bae sunbae's face turn red. How could someone be such an idiot? That's what they call reversal charm, huh? No wonder he had so many fans. I'd laughed at fans screaming "Oppa, you're so cute!"… Okay, fine, a little valid. He had serious sides, innocent sides—not a top star for nothing.
"Yeji, go easy today."
"On what?"
"That… Be serious when you do it."
"Do what?"
"Argh, damn… Be careful sucking dick."
"Hmph, no problem with Shin Yu-eun sucking it."
"That's 'cause you're better at… Ahem, just be careful."
"…Heh."
Anyway, once the prejudice faded, our chemistry improved big time.
The fellatio scene we were shooting today had grossed me out at first… but now I could perform it freely, feeling totally at ease. When my sense of normalcy shifted, I wondered how I'd manage… but humans adapt, right? Filming lewd stuff mid-shoot didn't faze me anymore. Especially with Deok-bae sunbae as my partner.
"Yeji, aren't you pushing too hard?"
But… did he see it in a bad light?
Siwoo oppa started worrying about me.
It felt a bit much, if anything.