Chapter 9
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Chapter 9:
After sending Yooil away, So Yijin and Seo Mihee found themselves in a deep dilemma.
"Writer So, you said Han Yooil is your junior, right?"
"Yes"
"He's really good at acting, genuinely."
"I I know"
So Yijin answered with a dumbfounded expression. She, too, was not left untouched by the impact of the audition.
"Director from what I see, both the boy and the vampire roles seem perfect for Yooil what should we do?"
"Huh."
Seo Mihee shook her head as if it was absurd, but not because she disagreed.
I never thought I'd be in such a dilemma.'
Initially, Seo Mihee didn't expect actors to grasp the emotional line of the play in one or two meetings. She intended to give them about a week to continuously discuss and shape their characters.
But Han Yooil was different. He understood every emotional line with just a few lines of dialogue. It was as if he was reading her mind.
It was the first time she felt this way watching someone's performance. And in an audition room, no less!
"I was going to cast Suho for the vampire role."
"What if we cast Jung Suho as the vampire and Yooil as the boy'?"
Seo Mihee furrowed her brows.
That's also a pity.'
Yooil's portrayal of both the boy and the vampire was tempting. She wished she could use a cloning technique if possible.
Then, as So Yijin was pulling at her hair, she suddenly spoke up.
"Director, I just had an idea Ah, no."
"Why? Tell me."
"No, it seems too out there."
"Just say it already."
Urged by Seo Mihee, So Yijin slowly began to talk. And hearing her words, Seo Mihee looked at her writer with a peculiar expression.
"That's a good idea!"
*
Having successfully completed the audition, Yooil finished a major assignment at home. Planning for an early night's sleep, he was jolted awake by So Yijin's call.
More surprising than the late call was the content.
"Excuse me?"
What do you think, Yooil? Can you do it?
"I I think I haven't quite grasped it yet. Could you explain it once more?"
Hearing Han Yooil's words, So Yijin replied in a gentle voice.
That is you and Jung Suho would perform both roles together. You two would take turns playing the boy' and the vampire.'
"!"
Brion quietly interjected at that moment.
A unique form of double casting.New novel chapters are published on
How about it, is it okay with you?
A faint smile appeared on Yooil's lips.
"Yes. I would like to take on the challenge."
Great! Hehe, I just spoke with Jung Suho, and he seemed intrigued!
Jung Suho. A 27-year-old male actor. Known for his distinct features and decent acting skills, he's one of the popular actors among theater fans. His recent works over the last three years include
Brion seemed to have been waiting to recite Jung Suho's filmography. Yooil had to tightly close his eyes to concentrate on the phone call.
Then, I'll call you back later. See you then!
Yes. Thank you, writer.
The play Friend of a Mad Scientist', the musical Moon and I'
Stop.'
Yooil lay back on his bed, feeling a mix of emotions.
The declaration to participate in both productions was half bravado.
But it really is happening.'
Congratulations, Yooil. You will start theater practice from the final exam period, followed by movie filming after the semester ends, then preparing for the play
Han Yooil, while half-listening to Brion's voice, slowly drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, feeling refreshed, Yooil arrived at school and immediately received a call from Kim Jinwoo. Ever since seeing the theater club's performance, Kim Jinwoo's eyes would sparkle whenever he saw Han Yooil. He jokingly warned not to pretend not to know him when he becomes famous.
Indeed, he was a colleague who was as good at socializing as he was at making frivolous remarks.
"Hey, over here!"
Yooil approached Kim Jinwoo, who was waving from a corner of the school caf. Their conversation, starting with complaints about assignments, naturally shifted to plans after the vacation.
Jung Suho raised his eyebrows, impressed by Yooil's composed demeanor.
Just then, the door opened, and So Yijin and Seo Mihee entered. It was the first reading, and both were very excited.
"We will have two readings. For the first reading, Yooil will play the boy, and Suho will play the vampire. In the second reading, we'll switch roles."
After saying that, Seo Mihee clapped once, echoing through the conference room.
"Alright, let's start with the first reading!"
Writer So Yijin began reading the stage directions.
"Stage. A ruined building, beneath it a cold, dark space. Occasionally, debris crumbles, creating a menacing noise."
With that voice, the first reading of From the Ground' began.
"Stage situation. A child crouches among the debris, shivering from the cold."
As So Yijin recited, Yooil's movements changed.
Even Jung Suho, who had been reluctant, found himself widening his eyes when Yooil spoke his first line.
"Mom"
Han Yooil uttered just a single phrase.
Jung Suho fixed his gaze on Han Yooil, who seemed genuinely cold, shivering slightly.
Han Yooil breathed into his hands.
"So, so cold"
Jung Suho clicked his tongue.
What's this, really?'
It was believable that he could have devoured a child.
Yet, it didn't feel like he was overdoing cuteness' or pretending to be younger.'
"Uh!"
At that moment, the boy's desperate gaze met Jung Suho's.
"Ah, mister are you hurt? Can you speak? Where does it hurt?"
Looking at Han Yooil, who inspected him with worried eyes, Jung Suho clamped his mouth shut.
It was soon his turn.
"Hey, you're alive, right? I saw you moving Definitely saw it"
"Hey, kid. Keep it down."
Jung Suho spoke with an annoyed tone. Despite the unfriendly response, the boy remained cheerful.
"I was worried that you might be dead."
"Worried? About me'?"
If Han Yooil's vampire was devoid of all emotion, Jung Suho's vampire had a twisted sense of humor.
As they conversed, Seo Mihee's face flushed with excitement.
This is a hit.'
The reading exceeded expectations.
Seo Mihee occasionally felt as if she was not in a conference room but on stage, thanks to their surprisingly good chemistry.
Just then, Jung Suho smiled, revealing his teeth. It was a chilling smile, like that of a grim reaper.
So Yijin also watched silently, spellbound.
The characters she had written were more vivid in front of her than on paper. Han Yooil and Jung Suho were already performing beyond the scope of a mere reading.
The boy spoke, with a calm and composed demeanor.
"It's too cold and dark here That's why I was worried."
"Is that so?"
Now fully immersed, Jung Suho turned to meet Han Yooil's gaze. He posed a question to this bold and irreverent boy, who claimed to be worried about him.
"What are you, to worry about me?"
The boy looked at Jung Suho with clear eyes.
The child slowly opened his mouth.
"Anyone would be worried."
"Why?"
"Because you're a person."
Transparent and innocent eyes gazed at the immortal being, as if seeing right through him.
"Mister you're human,' right?"
Jung Suho hadn't thought his acting was lacking since he became an adult.
He had never missed being the top at Korea's most prestigious arts school, had been on stage since his student days, and had never heard anything but praise.
But the moment he saw Han Yooil's eyes, Jung Suho had to admit it.
Really, he acted really, truly' well.
For the first time since his debut, Jung Suho felt a sense of crisis.
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Chapter 9:
After sending Yooil away, So Yijin and Seo Mihee found themselves in a deep dilemma.
"Writer So, you said Han Yooil is your junior, right?"
"Yes"
"He's really good at acting, genuinely."
"I I know"
So Yijin answered with a dumbfounded expression. She, too, was not left untouched by the impact of the audition.
"Director from what I see, both the boy and the vampire roles seem perfect for Yooil what should we do?"
"Huh."
Seo Mihee shook her head as if it was absurd, but not because she disagreed.
I never thought I'd be in such a dilemma.'
Initially, Seo Mihee didn't expect actors to grasp the emotional line of the play in one or two meetings. She intended to give them about a week to continuously discuss and shape their characters.
But Han Yooil was different. He understood every emotional line with just a few lines of dialogue. It was as if he was reading her mind.
It was the first time she felt this way watching someone's performance. And in an audition room, no less!
"I was going to cast Suho for the vampire role."
"What if we cast Jung Suho as the vampire and Yooil as the boy'?"
Seo Mihee furrowed her brows.
That's also a pity.'
Yooil's portrayal of both the boy and the vampire was tempting. She wished she could use a cloning technique if possible.
Then, as So Yijin was pulling at her hair, she suddenly spoke up.
"Director, I just had an idea Ah, no."
"Why? Tell me."
"No, it seems too out there."
"Just say it already."
Urged by Seo Mihee, So Yijin slowly began to talk. And hearing her words, Seo Mihee looked at her writer with a peculiar expression.
"That's a good idea!"
*
Having successfully completed the audition, Yooil finished a major assignment at home. Planning for an early night's sleep, he was jolted awake by So Yijin's call.
More surprising than the late call was the content.
"Excuse me?"
What do you think, Yooil? Can you do it?
"I I think I haven't quite grasped it yet. Could you explain it once more?"
Hearing Han Yooil's words, So Yijin replied in a gentle voice.
That is you and Jung Suho would perform both roles together. You two would take turns playing the boy' and the vampire.'
"!"
Brion quietly interjected at that moment.
A unique form of double casting.New novel chapters are published on
How about it, is it okay with you?
A faint smile appeared on Yooil's lips.
"Yes. I would like to take on the challenge."
Great! Hehe, I just spoke with Jung Suho, and he seemed intrigued!
Jung Suho. A 27-year-old male actor. Known for his distinct features and decent acting skills, he's one of the popular actors among theater fans. His recent works over the last three years include
Brion seemed to have been waiting to recite Jung Suho's filmography. Yooil had to tightly close his eyes to concentrate on the phone call.
Then, I'll call you back later. See you then!
Yes. Thank you, writer.
The play Friend of a Mad Scientist', the musical Moon and I'
Stop.'
Yooil lay back on his bed, feeling a mix of emotions.
The declaration to participate in both productions was half bravado.
But it really is happening.'
Congratulations, Yooil. You will start theater practice from the final exam period, followed by movie filming after the semester ends, then preparing for the play
Han Yooil, while half-listening to Brion's voice, slowly drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, feeling refreshed, Yooil arrived at school and immediately received a call from Kim Jinwoo. Ever since seeing the theater club's performance, Kim Jinwoo's eyes would sparkle whenever he saw Han Yooil. He jokingly warned not to pretend not to know him when he becomes famous.
Indeed, he was a colleague who was as good at socializing as he was at making frivolous remarks.
"Hey, over here!"
Yooil approached Kim Jinwoo, who was waving from a corner of the school caf. Their conversation, starting with complaints about assignments, naturally shifted to plans after the vacation.
Jung Suho raised his eyebrows, impressed by Yooil's composed demeanor.
Just then, the door opened, and So Yijin and Seo Mihee entered. It was the first reading, and both were very excited.
"We will have two readings. For the first reading, Yooil will play the boy, and Suho will play the vampire. In the second reading, we'll switch roles."
After saying that, Seo Mihee clapped once, echoing through the conference room.
"Alright, let's start with the first reading!"
Writer So Yijin began reading the stage directions.
"Stage. A ruined building, beneath it a cold, dark space. Occasionally, debris crumbles, creating a menacing noise."
With that voice, the first reading of From the Ground' began.
"Stage situation. A child crouches among the debris, shivering from the cold."
As So Yijin recited, Yooil's movements changed.
Even Jung Suho, who had been reluctant, found himself widening his eyes when Yooil spoke his first line.
"Mom"
Han Yooil uttered just a single phrase.
Jung Suho fixed his gaze on Han Yooil, who seemed genuinely cold, shivering slightly.
Han Yooil breathed into his hands.
"So, so cold"
Jung Suho clicked his tongue.
What's this, really?'
It was believable that he could have devoured a child.
Yet, it didn't feel like he was overdoing cuteness' or pretending to be younger.'
"Uh!"
At that moment, the boy's desperate gaze met Jung Suho's.
"Ah, mister are you hurt? Can you speak? Where does it hurt?"
Looking at Han Yooil, who inspected him with worried eyes, Jung Suho clamped his mouth shut.
It was soon his turn.
"Hey, you're alive, right? I saw you moving Definitely saw it"
"Hey, kid. Keep it down."
Jung Suho spoke with an annoyed tone. Despite the unfriendly response, the boy remained cheerful.
"I was worried that you might be dead."
"Worried? About me'?"
If Han Yooil's vampire was devoid of all emotion, Jung Suho's vampire had a twisted sense of humor.
As they conversed, Seo Mihee's face flushed with excitement.
This is a hit.'
The reading exceeded expectations.
Seo Mihee occasionally felt as if she was not in a conference room but on stage, thanks to their surprisingly good chemistry.
Just then, Jung Suho smiled, revealing his teeth. It was a chilling smile, like that of a grim reaper.
So Yijin also watched silently, spellbound.
The characters she had written were more vivid in front of her than on paper. Han Yooil and Jung Suho were already performing beyond the scope of a mere reading.
The boy spoke, with a calm and composed demeanor.
"It's too cold and dark here That's why I was worried."
"Is that so?"
Now fully immersed, Jung Suho turned to meet Han Yooil's gaze. He posed a question to this bold and irreverent boy, who claimed to be worried about him.
"What are you, to worry about me?"
The boy looked at Jung Suho with clear eyes.
The child slowly opened his mouth.
"Anyone would be worried."
"Why?"
"Because you're a person."
Transparent and innocent eyes gazed at the immortal being, as if seeing right through him.
"Mister you're human,' right?"
Jung Suho hadn't thought his acting was lacking since he became an adult.
He had never missed being the top at Korea's most prestigious arts school, had been on stage since his student days, and had never heard anything but praise.
But the moment he saw Han Yooil's eyes, Jung Suho had to admit it.
Really, he acted really, truly' well.
For the first time since his debut, Jung Suho felt a sense of crisis.
Chapter 9:After sending Yooil away, So Yijin and Seo Mihee found themselves in a deep dilemma."Writer So, you said Han Yooil is your junior, right?""Yes""He's really good at acting, genuinely.""I I know"So Yijin answered with a dumbfounded expression. She, too, was not left untouched by the impact of the audition."Director from what I see, both the boy and the vampire roles seem perfect for Yooil what should we do?""Huh."Seo Mihee shook her head as if it was absurd, but not because she disagreed.I never thought I'd be in such a dilemma.'Initially, Seo Mihee didn't expect actors to grasp the emotional line of the play in one or two meetings. She intended to give them about a week to continuously discuss and shape their characters.But Han Yooil was different. He understood every emotional line with just a few lines of dialogue. It was as if he was reading her mind.It was the first time she felt this way watching someone's performance. And in an audition room, no less!"I was going to cast Suho for the vampire role.""What if we cast Jung Suho as the vampire and Yooil as the boy'?"Seo Mihee furrowed her brows.That's also a pity.'Yooil's portrayal of both the boy and the vampire was tempting. She wished she could use a cloning technique if possible.Then, as So Yijin was pulling at her hair, she suddenly spoke up."Director, I just had an idea Ah, no.""Why? Tell me.""No, it seems too out there.""Just say it already."Urged by Seo Mihee, So Yijin slowly began to talk. And hearing her words, Seo Mihee looked at her writer with a peculiar expression."That's a good idea!"*Having successfully completed the audition, Yooil finished a major assignment at home. Planning for an early night's sleep, he was jolted awake by So Yijin's call.More surprising than the late call was the content."Excuse me?"What do you think, Yooil? Can you do it?"I I think I haven't quite grasped it yet. Could you explain it once more?"Hearing Han Yooil's words, So Yijin replied in a gentle voice.That is you and Jung Suho would perform both roles together. You two would take turns playing the boy' and the vampire.'"!"Brion quietly interjected at that moment.A unique form of double casting.New novel chapters are published onHow about it, is it okay with you?A faint smile appeared on Yooil's lips."Yes. I would like to take on the challenge."Great! Hehe, I just spoke with Jung Suho, and he seemed intrigued!Jung Suho. A 27-year-old male actor. Known for his distinct features and decent acting skills, he's one of the popular actors among theater fans. His recent works over the last three years includeBrion seemed to have been waiting to recite Jung Suho's filmography. Yooil had to tightly close his eyes to concentrate on the phone call.Then, I'll call you back later. See you then!Yes. Thank you, writer.The play Friend of a Mad Scientist', the musical Moon and I'Stop.'Yooil lay back on his bed, feeling a mix of emotions.The declaration to participate in both productions was half bravado.But it really is happening.'Congratulations, Yooil. You will start theater practice from the final exam period, followed by movie filming after the semester ends, then preparing for the playHan Yooil, while half-listening to Brion's voice, slowly drifted off to sleep.The next morning, feeling refreshed, Yooil arrived at school and immediately received a call from Kim Jinwoo. Ever since seeing the theater club's performance, Kim Jinwoo's eyes would sparkle whenever he saw Han Yooil. He jokingly warned not to pretend not to know him when he becomes famous.Indeed, he was a colleague who was as good at socializing as he was at making frivolous remarks."Hey, over here!"Yooil approached Kim Jinwoo, who was waving from a corner of the school caf. Their conversation, starting with complaints about assignments, naturally shifted to plans after the vacation.Jung Suho raised his eyebrows, impressed by Yooil's composed demeanor.Just then, the door opened, and So Yijin and Seo Mihee entered. It was the first reading, and both were very excited."We will have two readings. For the first reading, Yooil will play the boy, and Suho will play the vampire. In the second reading, we'll switch roles."After saying that, Seo Mihee clapped once, echoing through the conference room."Alright, let's start with the first reading!"Writer So Yijin began reading the stage directions."Stage. A ruined building, beneath it a cold, dark space. Occasionally, debris crumbles, creating a menacing noise."With that voice, the first reading of From the Ground' began."Stage situation. A child crouches among the debris, shivering from the cold."As So Yijin recited, Yooil's movements changed.Even Jung Suho, who had been reluctant, found himself widening his eyes when Yooil spoke his first line."Mom"Han Yooil uttered just a single phrase.Jung Suho fixed his gaze on Han Yooil, who seemed genuinely cold, shivering slightly.Han Yooil breathed into his hands."So, so cold"Jung Suho clicked his tongue.What's this, really?'It was believable that he could have devoured a child.Yet, it didn't feel like he was overdoing cuteness' or pretending to be younger.'"Uh!"At that moment, the boy's desperate gaze met Jung Suho's."Ah, mister are you hurt? Can you speak? Where does it hurt?"Looking at Han Yooil, who inspected him with worried eyes, Jung Suho clamped his mouth shut.It was soon his turn."Hey, you're alive, right? I saw you moving Definitely saw it""Hey, kid. Keep it down."Jung Suho spoke with an annoyed tone. Despite the unfriendly response, the boy remained cheerful."I was worried that you might be dead.""Worried? About me'?"If Han Yooil's vampire was devoid of all emotion, Jung Suho's vampire had a twisted sense of humor.As they conversed, Seo Mihee's face flushed with excitement.This is a hit.'The reading exceeded expectations.Seo Mihee occasionally felt as if she was not in a conference room but on stage, thanks to their surprisingly good chemistry.Just then, Jung Suho smiled, revealing his teeth. It was a chilling smile, like that of a grim reaper.So Yijin also watched silently, spellbound.The characters she had written were more vivid in front of her than on paper. Han Yooil and Jung Suho were already performing beyond the scope of a mere reading.The boy spoke, with a calm and composed demeanor."It's too cold and dark here That's why I was worried.""Is that so?"Now fully immersed, Jung Suho turned to meet Han Yooil's gaze. He posed a question to this bold and irreverent boy, who claimed to be worried about him."What are you, to worry about me?"The boy looked at Jung Suho with clear eyes.The child slowly opened his mouth."Anyone would be worried.""Why?""Because you're a person."Transparent and innocent eyes gazed at the immortal being, as if seeing right through him."Mister you're human,' right?"Jung Suho hadn't thought his acting was lacking since he became an adult.He had never missed being the top at Korea's most prestigious arts school, had been on stage since his student days, and had never heard anything but praise.But the moment he saw Han Yooil's eyes, Jung Suho had to admit it.Really, he acted really, truly' well.For the first time since his debut, Jung Suho felt a sense of crisis.
