Chapter 101: Confession

Confession

She was performing Portias monologue from Shakespeares <The Service provider of Venice>.

The contract mentions not a single drop of blood. It solely specifies a pound of flesh, so take precisely one pound of flesh, as per the contract.

Though her voice was clear, and he or she not appeared to shrink beneath the gaze of the viewers

Nonetheless, do you have to spill even a drop of blood within the course of, all of your estates and possessions will probably be forfeited to the state by the legal guidelines of Venice. Proceed, however do not forget that not a drop of blood could also be shed.

Her immersion within the position was missing, diminishing the worth of her efficiency as performing.

You need to minimize exactly one pound of flesh. No extra, no much less. If the scales tip even by the burden of a single hair, you’ll face execution.

Yoomyeong watched Seol Soo Yeons efficiency intently. The charming engagement that when drew him in as a fan of her performing was nowhere to be felt.

Why was that?

On the day of the Rococo shoot, she embodied the position of a lady who lived alone in an empty fortress along with his assist. Again then, there was positively a hint of the performing prowess anticipated of Seol Soo Yeon, Koreas A-list actress.

Miho, who was additionally watching her, requested.

{Didnt you say that she went to see your rehearsal for Jekyll and Hyde at Oedipus?}

Yeah. She left in the course of the observe and I didnt hear from her after that.

{Youre actually detached, kyung. Shes fairly engaging, you recognize.}

Uh I used to be too caught up in getting ready for the present on the time And I wasnt all in favour of her that method.

As they chatted and watched her act, her efficiency got here to an finish.

That was Portias monologue from The Service provider of Venice. Thanks.

Clap clap clap

A number of folks clapped half-heartedly.

She seems to be fairly, doesnt she?

Im curious in regards to the particular person behind the masks. You’ll be able to inform that shes positively stunning simply by her eyes.

Ought to we ask for her quantity?

Noticing that the boys have been extra all in favour of different issues than the efficiency, Yoomyeong approached her as she was packing up. The boys then reluctantly left after sensing the assured method of a particular man, pondering he was along with her.

Youre Soo Yeon, proper?

Huh?

How are you?

Sure? How did you? Ive loved your motion pictures and dramas.

Its good to see you after a very long time. Do you have got time for a drink?

They headed to the second ground of a McDonalds in Daehak-ro.

Yoomyeong introduced her a chilly cola as she sat on a nook desk.

Do you continue to get drunk on cola? Haha.

Um Im just a little okay with it now.

She awkwardly smiled, taking a sip of the cola, after which stared at Yoomyeong in disbelief.

Her eyes have been crammed with admiration.

Is it okay so that you can be out alone like this? Youre a star.

Im not that well-known but. However, why are you right here? Didnt you have got an company?

Ah I left after my contract ended, so Im unbiased now.

How come?

It was in all probability due to the cola, or perhaps because of the good recollections she had with Yoomyeong, that he step by step opened up about her scenario.

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Why are you so stiff? Youll spoil todays shoot in the event you preserve performing like that.

What are we imagined to do in the event that they ship us somebody who hasnt even been educated correctly?! We cant work with Ga-on Leisure sooner or later!

Hey! Cant you act correctly? The place did they even discover somebody so unhealthy with the fundamentals?

Soo Yeons company wasnt precisely unscrupulous, but it surely was a small leisure firm with a poorly organized system. She obtained primary performing coaching for a few month earlier than being despatched to varied auditions and roles. At first, she bought some performing roles. Nonetheless

She didnt notice that she had stage fright.

Since her childhood, she spent quite a lot of time alone in her room, her solely companions being the TV and books. She would watch motion pictures broadcast on weekends with rapt consideration, imitate the actors on TV, or play alone by imagining herself as a personality from one in every of her books.

In her creativeness, she might go wherever and be something.

However as soon as she grew to become an actress, she confronted an sudden downside.

In contrast to when she was alone, she couldnt act in entrance of others.

Terrified by the gaze of others which appeared to be measuring her price, she couldnt immerse herself naturally in her roles.

Movies wont work. Lets transfer to pictures. Whats using a fairly face if youre like a robotic that cant even do the naked minimal of performing?

Yoomyeong smiled as he confirmed her the tickets.

[[<Comet> Theater Troupes Autumn Regular Performance [The Merchant of Venice] 18:00]]

The tickets have been gifted by Lee Seon-ha, who performed Portia on this efficiency.

Seeing them, Soo Yeon nodded eagerly, albeit shyly.

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Hiya~

Yoomyeong! Over right here.

After the efficiency, acquainted faces gathered. Lee Seon-ha, Yoon Hansung, Ban Hye-Seon, Shin Suho, and Woo Jun-ho have been there, together with the members of Oedipus, who have been all the time a welcome sight.

Their curiosity was piqued when Yoomyeong arrived with an unfamiliar particular person.

Wow~ Whats this? Is that this Yoomyeongs girlfriend?

What? Youve been preserving a relationship secret even out of your hyung? No method

Wait, isnt this the one who visited our rehearsal earlier than?

Suhos reminiscence isn’t any joke.

I all the time bear in mind stunning folks! Please, have a seat right here.

I introduced her as a result of she needed to see Seon-ha after todays efficiency.

Soo Yeon sat down awkwardly. Whereas Yoomyeong defined how they ended up watching the present collectively, her gaze was fastened on one particular person.

Huh? Do you have got one thing to say to me?

As Seon-ha smiled and requested, Soo Yeon hesitated earlier than lastly talking up.

Your portrayal of Portia was so spectacular. I actually, actually loved watching it.

Wow, thanks. Are you an actor, too?

Ah sure Im nonetheless an aspiring actress.

Yoomyeong silently chuckled as she referred to herself as an aspiring actress.

Regardless of spending years with an company, she nonetheless thought-about herself an aspiring actor as a result of she hadnt correctly acted but, reflecting her humble perspective.

Wow. With that face, youll shoot straight to stardom if you debut. Ought to I get your autograph now earlier than you debut?

I ought to be the one getting it. How might you painting Portia so realistically? I used to be awestruck all through the efficiency.

Ah Ive all the time appreciated performing, however I owe lots to this pal right here.

Seon-ha put an arm round Yoomyeong, who was sitting beside her, and laughed.

This younger one right here is annoyingly good at performing. After filming a film with him, I felt like one thing modified in me too. Experiencing how my colleagues understand my reactions made my actions extra pure, I assume.

Yoomyeong didnt deny it and simply smiled, prompting Seon-ha to playfully hit him on the arm.

Cease smiling, its infuriating. How rather more of a monster will you turn out to be if you develop up?

However I wasnt smiling.

Sure, you have been.

Soo Yeon watched with envy because the members of Oedipus bickered.

Buddies, colleagues, and individuals who have been strolling the identical path.

She had by no means had such companions.

Soo Yeon envied the one who naturally slot in amongst them.

To somebody who was performing so impressively at such a younger age and receiving recognition for it, her personal considerations mustve appeared so distant to him.

She sat with them for about an hour, silently absorbing the air of friendship that felt so healthful even when she simply listened to them.

The dialog, gentle and crammed with laughter, would instantly deepen when shifting to performing. Their wide-ranging information and agency worldviews clashed and merged, in the end reaching concord.

Im actually envious.

If she had even one pal to share her performing dilemmas with, then perhaps she wouldnt really feel so misplaced. Unable to drink alcohol, she downed her cola, feeling barely upset.

I ought to get going now.

However why? Keep a bit longer. Did we speak an excessive amount of about ourselves?

No, it was actually enjoyable! However I’ve to go now. Thanks for as we speak.

It was satisfying, but it surely wasnt her place.

Feeling like staying any longer can be burdensome, she bought as much as depart. Yoomyeong adopted her out to the bars entrance.

After which,

Would you wish to observe with me for some time when you have got the time?

Yoomyeongs suggestion was so sudden that it felt just like the cola in her physique fizzed up.

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