He wasn't someone who could be blunt about what he said, especially if it was something that would make the other party displeased. This was also the reason he wasn't able to reply to Jiwon's innocent question.

"Uhm, noona." Yoonseok put the camera down.

Jiwon stared at him. If he kept hesitating, Jiseon would probably explain in his stead. After all, she was a very considerate person. However, this was something he had to say. It was his responsibility as a director.

"What is it?"

"It was really good when we practiced it by ourselves. I'm not lying. But seeing you and Maru-hyung on camera…."

"It's bad?"

"Yes."

"To the point you can't bear to watch it?"

Yoonseok pulled his chin inwards instead of replying. He didn't know it would be this bad. This wasn't a scene that had any dynamic lines or complex actions. It was a scene where they just had to look at each other. He thought that they wouldn't have any trouble in this scene given Maru's acting skills, but now that they actually checked it through the camera, it was unbearably bad.

Just exchanging gazes was this bad, so how would it be if they exchanged lines? He couldn't possibly imagine.

"So I really can't do it. I didn't learn professionally after...