Chapter 142
Chapter 142
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 142
Chapter Title: A Stunning Makeover
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“Truly pretty.”
My reflection in the mirror was so stunning that those words slipped out in a real voice.
What can I say? It felt like all the flaws were gone, and the good points were emphasized, thanks to the expert’s touch.
“Oh my, are you saying that about your own face?”
“Ah, but… I am pretty, right?”
When I said that, the actresses looked at me like I was talking nonsense, but… isn’t it true?
I really had to look again.
Maybe I should dress up a bit from now on?
Anyway.
“Thank you. I’ll head off to filming now.”
Now it was time to go shoot.
Just as I’d heard beforehand, after getting my makeup done, I received a prepared hat and sunglasses.
Then, heading to where the Toad Director was waiting for the actual shoot, I could feel eyes on me from all directions.
I’d felt them before, but now it was nearly double.
Dressing up really does make a difference.
Especially since I’d put more effort into my outfit than usual.
It was so cold, I wondered if my face would turn red from it.
But now that I was getting those looks, it didn’t feel burdensome.
Hadn’t even I been amazed looking in the mirror? It was understandable.
Weaving through the crowd, I nearly reached the spot where I’d been told the Toad Director was, and I could see the staff gathered there at a glance.
“Over there.”
As I got closer and spoke up, the focused staff and director turned their gazes to me.
“Wow… Suhyun, I really can’t recognize you.”
The director in particular widened his eyes in surprise upon seeing me.
Was it that shocking? It wasn’t like a total transformation.
“I was always pretty?”
“Haha, I know. But right now… you look just like Han Hyejin.”
“Oh my, thank you for the praise.”
What was Han Hyejin’s role in the drama?
A superstar known to everyone in the country.
Being compared to that was praise beyond my worth.
“Alright, seems like prep is done, so let’s go.”
Following the director, we arrived at that performance hall I’d seen earlier.
The center where the staff had been busily setting things up before—that was where I’d be acting.
“Are you ready?”
“Of course.”
Honestly, it was a bit hard to get into it.
Since the seats in the empty performance hall were different from the original scene.
But who am I?
Miro, the acting genius acknowledged by Moon Chang-sik.
Even if not perfect on the first try, I was confident I could nail it within three NG takes.
“Then let’s start right away.”
And so the shoot began.
Unlike the elaborate makeup, the role wasn’t a big one.
Just… look toward the audience seats, take off the sunglasses, and furrow my brow slightly in disappointment.
Then turn on my heel and walk out.
That’s it.
Pretty simple, right?
But the simpler the actions, the more crucial the details become.
Even for an acting genius like me, it wasn’t easy to immerse fully.
“Ah, that was good, but could you make the frown a bit more subtle?”
“Sure.”
However.
“Yeah, that was great? Just make the turn a little more haughty.”
“Got it.”
With just a few feedback notes, I could handle it quickly.
As expected, I got the OK sign before three NG takes.
For something that required coming all this way for makeup, it ended so easily it felt almost anticlimactic.
“Suhyun, that was really good.”
After the shoot wrapped, the Toad Director casually spoke up.
“Um… but have you ever thought about going pro as an actress?”
“Pro actress?”
“Yeah, you’ve got the look and the talent—you could make it big. I don’t usually say stuff like this, but it’d be a shame not to.”
Pro actress, huh…
“I appreciate the offer, but…”
It wasn’t bad… no, actually, being an actress is the dream job for most normals, right? Could see it as a good thing.
But if I had to shoot for hours every day, even occasionally, it’d interfere with my streaming schedule.
“I just love what I’m doing now.”
“Oh… I see. Well, if you ever change your mind, give me a call later.”
Since I’d said that much, the director didn’t push further.
And with the schedule fully wrapped, as I was about to head home.
“Ah, Suhyun.”
Moon Chang-sik, who’d guided me at first and then ditched me, appeared slyly.
“Did the shoot go well?”
“Yeah, it wrapped up fine.”
“Haha, thanks for doing this favor for me.”
I narrowed my eyes slightly at Moon Chang-sik as he said that.
Daring to change his words and call me back.
And in this freezing weather, no less.
I thought I’d freeze to death on the way out.
“…You’re making me uncomfortable staring like that.”
“You should be.”
I said that, but no way he was actually uncomfortable.
An actor of Moon Chang-sik’s caliber wouldn’t feel burdened just because I glared a bit.
“Hmm… Should I buy you dinner?”
“Oh dear, I wasn’t glaring expecting that.”
Free meal? Well, if it’s that…
“What’re you treating to? You’re a big actor, so how about omakase?”
“Looks like you’re planning to fleece me?”
“We’re eating together.”
As I thought about finally oiling my stomach after so long.
“Um, excuse me.”
Kang Hana, who’d saved me earlier, approached slyly.
“Ah, Hana, thanks for earlier.”
“Oh, no problem. Um… are you heading out now?”
“Yeah, Suhyun and I are about to grab dinner.”
Moon Chang-sik answered Kang Hana’s question.
But… Kang Hana’s vibe felt off?
“R-Really?”
Anyone could see she wanted to join. A guy like Moon Chang-sik wouldn’t worry about one more mouth to feed.
Or I could pay.
I’d made some money this time.
“Chang-sik, you cool with that?”
Just to be sure, I checked with Moon Chang-sik too.
It was his offer, after all. Acting on my own would be rude again.
“…Of course.”
“Permission granted. Let’s go then.”
And so, me, Moon Chang-sik, Kang Hana, and Moon Chang-sik’s manager—four of us—headed to a restaurant.
Kang Hana’s manager, thrilled at her unexpectedly early wrap-up, happily went home, while we rode in Moon Chang-sik’s car to the restaurant.
“But you two are done shooting too?”
I was fine as an extra, but these two? Curious, I asked, and they both nodded.
“Yes, we wrapped already.”
“Today was pretty much the last shoot for us.”
Ah… that explained why they looked so relieved.
“Well, congrats. You worked hard.”
Shooting in this cold—had to be tough. Kang Hana grinned at my consideration.
“Super relieved! Planning to chill until the next project.”
Chill, huh… As a broadcaster with no real breaks, it felt foreign.
“How do you rest?”
“Me? Overseas trip.”
Ooh… as expected.
Different scale.
“Overseas again this time?”
“Yeah, heading to Japan!”
Japan? I’d been there recently, so a welcome topic.
“I just went to Japan too.”
“Oh, really? How was it?”
“Loved it, so I’m going again soon.”
“Huh? When?”
“Next week or the week after.”
Tenshi-san messaged me the other day, and detailed plans are coming together, so probably around then.
Kang Hana, surprised I was going to Japan soon, cautiously suggested.
“Wow… wanna go together?”
“Huh?”
Together?
Traveling with actress Kang Hana?
Just imagining it was tiring.
“Eww, no thanks.”
What, get photographed at the airport?
But maybe I was too blunt? Kang Hana’s eyebrows drooped.
“Um… that hurt my feelings.”
Oops… too honest?
As I felt a bit awkward, Moon Chang-sik slyly interjected.
“Forgive her, junior.”
“Huh?”
“Suhyun’s always straightforward.”
“I-Is she?”
“Yeah, and just let her words go in one ear and out the other.”
“You’re too much.”
We arrived at a high-end Korean restaurant amid such nutrient-poor banter.
“…What about omakase?”
“You said you’re going to Japan, right? Eat Korean while you’re here.”
“That’s very logical.”
Convinced by Moon Chang-sik’s logic, the fancy Korean food was… incredibly tasty.
Now I get why people pay big for food.
Do successful folks eat like this daily? A bit envious, I savored it intently, and Kang Hana looked at me curiously.
“You’re eating awfully well, aren’t you?”
“Free food’s always best.”
“No, that’s not…”
“Haha, junior, eat comfortably.”
“Sh-Should I?”
We wrapped up dinner chatting in that vibe.
***
I got home.
Dinner took so long, time was late. Now to stream.
Shooting in the afternoon, streaming at night—total workaholic, right?
I entered my usual soundproof booth, booted the PC, and started the stream.
[World Unification Day 3]
- hihi
- wtf dude
- three kingdoms again?
- stop i warned you
I smirked at the viewers’ complaints pouring in upon seeing the title.
“You love it but pretend not to.”
-no
-aaaah
-kraaaah
-you wanna fight huh
“I failed yesterday and truly realized something.”
-lower the difficulty
-do cao cao not gongsun zan
-what did you realize
-why gongsun zan?
“Why Gongsun Zan? He’s cool. The White Horse Volunteers of the North.”
Riding a white horse, sweeping away the northern barbarians—the White Horse Volunteers.
How cool is that?
-not cool
-cao cao’s cooler
-zhao yun one-trick lololol
“Don’t worry. The Unification Pavilion’s in sight now.”
-but you always lose everything to yuan shao
-said that yesterday too
-please stop...
The Three Kingdoms stream was paying off—the chat was stabilizing.
Just days ago, unfamiliar nicks flooded in trolling, but now it was settling back to normal.
Just a bit more?
Three Kingdoms really is the best.