“Woo-Jin hyung, if I’m being honest, I used to be your anti-fan.”

The unexpected confession caught Woo-Jin’s attention because the boy had spoken in the past tense.

“I really hated how my parents would constantly compare me to you. So I decided to check how good you really were, but… you really were outstanding.”

The boy scratched his head before asking the actor to hug him as he didn’t need anything else. Although Woo-Jin had been the target of his jealousy, he needed comforting from the person he now looked up to.

Realizing the student was fatigued and burnt out, Woo-Jin hugged him tightly and patted his back. He could see his younger self in the boy. Woo-Jin turned his mic off and quietly consoled him.

“Think only about yourself for now. You need to be happy first before you can help others.”

“How do I even do that…? Your parents are fortunate to have you, hyung.” It was exhausting because no matter what, the boy couldn’t meet his parents’ expectations due to his lack of talent. He began to wonder whether everything was his fault for being ungifted, and soon, the self-deprecation constantly gnawed at his mind.

“I’m no different from you. I made my mother cry on so many occasions, and she never wanted me to become an actor....